Preparing for Coronavirus?

[hmaria1609]

Today, Gov. Hogan announced the reopening plans for Maryland:
https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/04/maryland-gov-larry-hogan-coronavirus-recovery-plan/
Schools aren't included in the plan.

Also today, Gov. Northam announced the plan for VA:
https://wtop.com/virginia/2020/04/northam-shares-rough-blueprint-to-reopening-virginia/

[nebo113]

And for Virginia higher ed:

https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/fall-semester-on-the-minds-of-virginias-colleges-and-universities/

[Caracal]

Today, Gov. Hogan announced the reopening plans for Maryland:
https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/04/maryland-gov-larry-hogan-coronavirus-recovery-plan/
Schools aren't included in the plan.

Also today, Gov. Northam announced the plan for VA:
https://wtop.com/virginia/2020/04/northam-shares-rough-blueprint-to-reopening-virginia/

I am sort of convinced that the lack of discussion about things like schools, daycare, summer activities for kids, reflects this American idea that childcare just isn't a public concern. Figuring out how to deal with these things is obviously complicated, but don't they need to be part of the plan. Countries in Europe like Germany and Denmark are moving towards reopening preschools as an early part of their plans. The idea here seems to be to just sort of pretend that people can work from home effectively with kids around.

[Cheerful]

This morning the shelves at the nearby low-end "save more" supermarket were about half empty -- fresh produce, meat, canned goods, everything. The company's supply chains are getting worse, not better.

I've been concerned about this for awhile.  I received many fewer, basic items I requested for my last curbside grocery pick-up than the previous one.  Large grocery store.

Positive news:  received almost all items requested for latest, relatively large grocery pick up.  After Puget reported improvement, I was hopeful.  Pleased and thankful.

[Economizer]

Uh..disinfectant, no bleach, not too harsh, not lethal..Eureka, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE!!!

[nebo113]

Scored TP!  Went to Walgreen's to pick up prescriptions and asked masked clerk about TP.  He said he'd heard that Publix had some, so instead of going to another grocery, I headed to Publix where I, for the first time in my entire life, bought one six pack of Charmin...only stuff they had.

I felt a bit like Russians must have felt back in the old days.

[science.expat]

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

[nebo113]

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is. 

[fast_and_bulbous]

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is. 

Admit it: It's really about the dingleberries.

[Caracal]

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is.

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

[marshwiggle]

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is.

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

Well, it kind of has the same problem as "feminine products"; showing things "in action" is problematic, as is describing their benefits in that context.

[apl68]

Since we're on the subject of TP, our main regional employer, the tissue mill, has said that since there is such a boom in demand they will recall some of the hundreds of workers they laid off last year when they shut half the mill down.  It's an ill wind that blows no one good, I guess.

BTW, they make Charmin.  They make ALL the major brands.  Not all of any of them, but some of each of them.

[Caracal]

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is.

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

Well, it kind of has the same problem as "feminine products"; showing things "in action" is problematic, as is describing their benefits in that context.

Right, I really don't think of myself as particularly prudish about such things, but the idea of this family where the main topic of conversation seems to be who has toilet paper stuck to their butt is really off-putting.

[downer]

Since we're on the subject of TP, our main regional employer, the tissue mill, has said that since there is such a boom in demand they will recall some of the hundreds of workers they laid off last year when they shut half the mill down.  It's an ill wind that blows no one good, I guess.

BTW, they make Charmin.  They make ALL the major brands.  Not all of any of them, but some of each of them.

Are people actually using more TP now? (If so, why?) I would have thought that many households won't be buying any more TP for a year now they have stockpiled.

[marshwiggle]

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

Well, it kind of has the same problem as "feminine products"; showing things "in action" is problematic, as is describing their benefits in that context.

Right, I really don't think of myself as particularly prudish about such things, but the idea of this family where the main topic of conversation seems to be who has toilet paper stuck to their butt is really off-putting.

Sure, but the interesting question is whether there are certain products that should be prevented from advertising in certain media (such as television) because of the nature of their use. (Should Viagra ads be on TV? How "informative" should they be allowed to be? Imagine a group of people discussing THAT product's virtues. The mind boggles....)