How long will the quarantine/shut downs/social distancing last?

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What’s your best guess? Geography undoubtedly will play a part. But as things ramp up here in the US where I am, I’m asking folks to place your bets.
 
I’m thinking the same. It’s going to be a long haul… I am grateful to know that many people over many centuries have endured much worse and that I have it better than so many today.
 
I found out Greenville County, South Carolina had a case, so I called my friend who who lives up there , he said he estimates it’ll be about 2 months. Also, he’s from Saudi Arabia , and he teaches at Clemson, so I’m going to guess that he’s not going to visit his mom for quite some time. He told me that pretty much the only place he goes, is to the grocery store now.
 
They’re estimating 4 months over here (UK), but I reckon it’ll be longer than that. They estimate that they’re 18 months away from a vaccination. I think they’re too reliant on the idea of warmer weather for easing this. Just my opinion ofc.
 
China’s about at the 3-month mark since the first case that we know about. Since they’re still getting active cases, even 12 weeks may be a bit optimistic.
 
Where I live, it’s actually going to be colder, it was in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit, now it’s going to be in the 50s Fahrenheit, high 50s but still 50s. And it still spread, not too far away from me
 
sudy said:
They’re estimating 4 months over here (UK), but I reckon it’ll be longer than that. They estimate that they’re 18 months away from a vaccination. I think they’re too reliant on the idea of warmer weather for easing this. Just my opinion ofc.
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China’s about at the 3-month mark since the first case that we know about. Since they’re still getting active cases, even 12 weeks may be a bit optimistic.
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I think this experience will have a lasting effect on us all.
 
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I found out Greenville County, South Carolina had a case, so I called my friend who who lives up there , he said he estimates it’ll be about 2 months. Also, he’s from Saudi Arabia , and he teaches at Clemson, so I’m going to guess that he’s not going to visit his mom for quite some time. He told me that pretty much the only place he goes, is to the grocery store now.
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There are two confirmed cases in my area and we, too, only go to the grocery store.
 
One of the adjacent counties to where I live, but not where I’m at, has a case and I was freaking out about it, because of course I was
 
I think it’s important to try to look at the facts. If you’re younger or in good health, this is unlikely to be worse than a regular flu for you. I’m surprised that South Carolina is going to be colder, btw. This is mainly being spread by water vapour… either you directly breathe it in or you take it to your own face with your hands. If you can keep your hands clean and away from your face, avoid eating with your hands etc., then you only risk breathing it in/being coughed on or something similar. Just take all necessary precautions and try not to be too worried, if possible.
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I think this experience will have a lasting effect on us all.
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Unfortunately I agree.
 
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I think widespread rationing could be in our near future here in the US.
 
If people can’t/won’t control their bulk buying, I reckon that’ll be the case everywhere.
 
I totally agree. I’ve been wondering, when the hoopla dies down and we once again have freedom of movement, if church attendance for all denominations will increase, and if the Catholic enrollments will show an increase. If yes to those questions, I’m wondering if the increase percentages will be higher in the countries with the most decimation.

Lol! It’s a cinch that birth rates will increase! They always do after any events that keep people homebound. 😀
 
LOL! A popular Everly Brothers hit record best sums that up: “That’ll Be the Day!”
 
If you don’t mind me asking but how are they doing things in Singapore @lea101?
 
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If you don’t mind me asking but how are they doing things in Singapore @lea101?
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On campus, there’s daily temperature taking and contact tracing. They take pictures of us in classes to see who’s near us. Lectures are cancelled and we have online ones instead.

All buildings I’ve been to have a compulsory temperature taking procedure, and we have to declare recent travel history.

As for the government, people who been to affected countries will be issued to stay at home for 2 weeks. People with symptoms will be sent to a centre where they are tested for the virus. If positive, they will be warded into a hospital/the infectious disease centre until they recover. The government will also do contact tracing and identify the people in contact (through cctv, family interviews etc) with the person. These people will also have to stay at home for a while.

For the most part, life is pretty normal here. I don’t see much difference besides the temperature taking, and perhaps more people are hygienic now. Masks are more common too.

We’ve been hit with Sars before, so I think the government was a lot more prepared. However they are warning us that we will see a spike and resources may be overwhelmed, so we shouldn’t be complacent.
 
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