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Freddie

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28. Same for my husband

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 12:09 PM

Mar 2020

But he works with a small group of people and does not interact with the public. Guess that’s a relatively safe workplace. I’m retired but watch the grandkids all day. Older 2 are in school so they could bring something home with them. I’ve read that children rarely get sick with it (or only mildly) but can be carriers.

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Are you following CDC's advice for over 60's? [View all] MLAA Mar 2020 OP

Yes htuttle Mar 2020 #1

YES. onecaliberal Mar 2020 #2

Tucson just cancelled a Book festival event that draws 100,000 MLAA Mar 2020 #5

I'm not 60 but my husband is. He had a stroke 3 years ago and is diabetic. onecaliberal Mar 2020 #10

Yes indeed. gademocrat7 Mar 2020 #3

Over 60 and I need to work full time to keep my job. milestogo Mar 2020 #4

Ditto for part of my work. And I have a chronically ill spooky3 Mar 2020 #7

Sending your pet healing thoughts! 😻🐶🐸🐭🐰🐥🐴🦜🐠 MLAA Mar 2020 #19

Thank you so much!!!! spooky3 Mar 2020 #43

Same here. onecaliberal Mar 2020 #11

Same for my husband Freddie Mar 2020 #28

Easy peasy, I'm all bunkered in and can probably procon Mar 2020 #6

Going old school: I have a big back up supply of books in case the 'dang internet' goes out 😬 MLAA Mar 2020 #15

That's a good idea. procon Mar 2020 #22

Our son is getting married April 18 Freddie Mar 2020 #8

Very difficult decisions. MLAA Mar 2020 #12

My husband's niece was to be married in August in Ireland CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #37

Wow Freddie Mar 2020 #48

Not staying home - Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #9

Glad you've developed good habits. MLAA Mar 2020 #17

Under 60, still trying to limit my interactions. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #13

I'm 67 PCIntern Mar 2020 #14

Do you work in an industry where you interact with a lot of people? MLAA Mar 2020 #16

I'm a dentist and am going to get sick. PCIntern Mar 2020 #26

Damn, so sorry to hear that. MLAA Mar 2020 #30

You're welcome PCIntern Mar 2020 #32

About 2 months ago (before Corona) I had a dentist appointment MLAA Mar 2020 #45

You're a human being... PCIntern Mar 2020 #47

We're still walking with our friends in the morning malaise Mar 2020 #18

A baggie full of alcohol and paper towels is brillian! GemDigger Mar 2020 #21

It's cheap too malaise Mar 2020 #23

Wow! You exercise in a bar? Why didn't I think of that. llmart Mar 2020 #58

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise Mar 2020 #60

Is that why they are called barbells? MLAA Mar 2020 #64

Hehehehehehe malaise Mar 2020 #66

My parents are in their 70s and flying tomorrow Takket Mar 2020 #20

I'm Rebl2 Mar 2020 #24

I'm trying to limit my interactions. Raftergirl Mar 2020 #25

I have a compromised immune system and am almost 65. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #27

I would stay at home, but my youngest is expecting her son AJT Mar 2020 #29

Glad you are driving. I keep a container of Clorox wipes in the car MLAA Mar 2020 #34

I have them in the car too. AJT Mar 2020 #57

Over 60, but neither my husband or I have serious medical problems karynnj Mar 2020 #31

Add this to poll: I'm over 60 and wish to stay home but have to go to work mdelaguna Mar 2020 #33

I will see if I can edit it, that is a good point. Thank you. MLAA Mar 2020 #36

Added options to the survey if you want to change your vote. MLAA Mar 2020 #40

I work in a school. If it's a true pandemic, I'm dead anyway Bucky Mar 2020 #35

Good luck 😬😷😬😷 MLAA Mar 2020 #38

I'm in my 30s and in excellent health Amishman Mar 2020 #39

Now you have an excellent excuse for staying way from people. MLAA Mar 2020 #41

I just turned 66. I'm retired, healthy and staying home, however... pdxflyboy Mar 2020 #42

As much as possible... N_E_1 for Tennis Mar 2020 #44

Good luck with the hip replacement! MLAA Mar 2020 #46

I gotta work. no work , no pay. and I don't make a whole bunch KG Mar 2020 #49

The way we've treated the planet and climate change MLAA Mar 2020 #51

I am but my 80 year old Trump supporting FIL is ignoring it. He's here right now. Kaleva Mar 2020 #50

How about telling him you are implementing social distancing MLAA Mar 2020 #52

My wife, his daughter, would nix that idea! Kaleva Mar 2020 #55

Yep. nt The_jackalope Mar 2020 #53

As mentioned before on DU, I am "financially quarantined" Backseat Driver Mar 2020 #54

I'm 42 and in excellent health. a la izquierda Mar 2020 #56

70 and in excellent health. safeinOhio Mar 2020 #59

Over 60 here. Handwashing, hand sanitizer, avoiding large groups:yes. But I still go to the gym pool Nay Mar 2020 #61

I keep a Clorox wipes in the car and wipe down all surfaces MLAA Mar 2020 #63

I do something similar -- I have hand sanitizer in the car, and when I get in I wipe Nay Mar 2020 #67

I am over 60 and have made a few changes Runningdawg Mar 2020 #62

We're all under 60 Bettie Mar 2020 #65

Polls are often overbroad in their options. Igel Mar 2020 #68

Sure hope he is right! MLAA Mar 2020 #70

Staying home except for medical appointments. n/t totodeinhere Mar 2020 #69

I am being cautious Chainfire Mar 2020 #71

Got my fingers crossed for you both MLAA Mar 2020 #72

I cancelled two shanti Mar 2020 #73

How about over 70, lives in NYC and doesn't see anything problematic about going into the streets? dhol82 Mar 2020 #74

Wish I could go to Buddha Bodai vegetarian restaurant in NYC Chinatown! MLAA Mar 2020 #75

Thanks. :) keep passing that place but have never stopped in. Now, I have to. :) dhol82 Mar 2020 #77

I liked going to dim sum at Buddha Bahai. MLAA Mar 2020 #79

Over 60 and staying home as much as possible.. luvs2sing Mar 2020 #76

I'm working. Great excuse to avoid coworkers. Throck Mar 2020 #78

Love any excuse to be a hermit🙂 MLAA Mar 2020 #80

I am 49 and limiting my exposure Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #81

60 and must work...retail pecosbob Mar 2020 #82