2020 CoronaVirus Outbreak - That began in Wuhan, China and is spreading

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Hi Internetking,

The wellbeing of our Convo Community is of the utmost importance to us, and as concerns over the COVID‐19 (Coronavirus) continue to rise, we believe it's important to prioritize the health and safety of our community and staff. We are monitoring all information provided by public health officials and following recommendations in taking precautionary measures to minimize the risk to our interpreters, employees, and community.

We are committed to supporting you during this time by delivering high‐quality, reliable support during your calls, and interpreting accurate and timely information just as 911 operators and first responders do. Our support team is also available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your Convo services during this time.

Since the COVID‐19 virus has spread and is now impacting more communities and areas of North America, we want to share the actions we're taking to help protect our employees and you during this evolving situation to hopefully provide some peace of mind in the coming days.

Supporting our employees
Our team is committed to keeping all work areas clean and sanitized in order to protect the health of our employees and interpreters so we can continue to serve you. We will also be increasing staffing to ensure your service continues uninterrupted.

Closely monitoring the situation
We're following updates on COVID‐19. It’s important that you stay up to date by following credible, official sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and your local government health departments so that you can respond quickly to changes that could affect you and your loved ones. We will continue to send you updates as this situation evolves, but in the meantime please reach out to our Support Team should you have any questions.

Stay informed
We encourage you to follow signing resources that report from official sources such as Health Signs Center and The Daily Moth.
– Follow Health Signs Center on Facebook or Instagram
– Follow The Daily Moth on Facebook

We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID‐19) and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our customers and employees during this time, we are here for you!​
 
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PRESENTED BY BAY CLUB*​
March 13, 2020​
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Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Friday, March 13, and I’m writing from Los Angeles.
Since opening its gates in 1955, Disneyland has operated seven days a week, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Happiest Place on Earth has suspended operations only three times in the past: for a national day of mourning after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, after the 1994 Northridge earthquake and in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. The world’s most famous amusement park is more than just an international symbol of the Southern California good life — it also generates $8.5 billion in economic activity each year for the Southern California economy and is responsible for 78,000 jobs, mostly in Orange County.
But on Saturday morning, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will close their gates through the end of the month in response to the coronavirus.
[Read the story: “Disneyland and Universal Studios to close for the rest of the month because of coronavirus”in the Los Angeles Times]
News of more suspensions and closures came hard and fast Thursday. The National Hockey League and Major League Soccersuspended their seasons indefinitely; Major League Baseball is suspending spring training indefinitely. The NCAA has canceled March Madness. Live Nation and AEG, the two live entertainment promotion firms that overwhelmingly dominate the global concert industry, have suspended all touring activities. The San Francisco Unified School District is closing all schools for three weeks, beginning Monday through the end of the regularly scheduled spring break April 3.
All of this comes a day after Gov. Gavin Newsom called for the cancellation of gatherings of 250 or more people through the end of March, marking the first time he has applied so-called social distancing practices to the entire state of California. On Thursday, he released a sweeping executive order that allows the state to commandeer hotels and medical facilities to treat coronavirus patients and permits government officials to hold teleconferences in private without violating open meeting laws.
The long and short of it? Life as we know has been indefinitely suspended.
Emergency room physicians nationwide are preparing for a surge in patients infected with the novel coronavirus, and the number of known cases is likely to explode in the coming weeks as testing increases.
But, as my colleagues Soumya Karlamangla and Emily Baumgaertner write, testing for the virus continues to face severe limitations, as California health officials lack key components to conduct laboratory analysis, marking another barrier in the state’s efforts to identify infectious patients.
[Read the story: “Problems mount with coronavirus testing, limiting access and sowing confusion” in the Los Angeles Times]
And the financial markets plunged deeply Thursday, notching their worst day of trading since the 1987 crash and furthering fears of the economic difficulties to come. House Democrats and the White House are said to be close to a deal on an economic stimulus package to address the widening impact of the coronavirus on American workers and businesses.
The rippling effects of the pandemic are only just beginning to play out in California workplaces, with many white-collar workers already being given the option to self-quarantine from home. But, as my colleague Suhauna Hussain writes, “many workers — typically low-wage blue-collar workers — will be asked to continue to show up to work as usual. Still others will lose work and wages as events are canceled and operations halted because of the viral outbreak. And a few will be asked to carry the weight of the heightened safety measures enacted to protect the many.”
For Californians wondering about their own options, Suhauna has put together an excellent explainer on what labor lawyers, state officials and government agencies say could unfold in the workplace, and the rights workers have in California.
[Read the story: “Coronavirus and labor law: Know your rights, from paid sick leave to working from home” in the Los Angeles Times]
Despite how it might feel, the world is not ending. Yes, we are entering an unprecedented period of disruption. And yes, there will be great difficulty. But there will also be an after.
The only certainty here is that no matter what happens, there will be an after. We all play a role in determining what our communities look like between then and now.
Social distancing measures will be crucial to “flattening the curve” and slowing down the rate of infections so that our healthcare system isn’t overwhelmed with patients.
My colleague Matt Pearce wrote that he imagined all the closures and cancellations were giving people “a sense of ominousness.” But, he continued, “it’s really an amazing act of social solidarity: We’re sacrificing so we can give nurses, doctors and hospitals a fighting chance. Start from there and hopefully we can figure out the rest.”
If you haven’t already started to take this seriously, now is the time. Not for panic, but for solidarity.
We all share space in the world. And that world — fragile and imperfect as it is — remains a place governed by an unwritten social contract to take care of each other. Please wash your hands. Please take precautions and follow the social distancing guidelines. Every other person on the sidewalk also has desperately loved elderly and immunocompromised friends and family members, or is themselves at greater risk for those same reasons.
It’s easy to feel like nothing matters amid so much uncertainty. But those small things matter now more than ever.
Here’s what else you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak, in California and beyond:
  • Coronavirus cases continued to mount across California, as counties both big and small reported new tallies on Thursday. Los Angeles Times
  • Should L.A. Unified close schools to half a million students? The coronavirus debate rages. Los Angeles Times
  • A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was physically close to the president. Trump does not plan to be tested or go into self-quarantine, the White House said. Los Angeles Times
  • Can Tom Hanks and the NBA stop coronavirus skepticism in boomers and others? Public health officials say it’s been difficult to persuade older generations to comply with precautions as many of them resist such drastic measures. Los Angeles Times
  • Has the spread of COVID-19 affected your work or employer? We want to hear from you. Tell us about your experiences here.
Sign up for Coronavirus Today, a new special edition of the Los Angeles Times’ Health and Science newsletter that will help you understand more about COVID-19.
 
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Coronavirus Update
March 13, 2020
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Dear Sorenson Family,
Many of us have questions about the current coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impact to our daily lives.

Our commitment.
Your health and safety are very important to us! Sorenson is doing everything we can to support your wellbeing and that of our employees and our community. We are dedicated to ensuring you continue to have access to quality communication.

Your communication.
During any widespread crisis, staying in touch with family, friends, and colleagues is more important than ever. We want you to know Sorenson is open for business. Our interpreting, tech support, customer service, and other teams are ready to serve you. We are currently suspending previously scheduled Sorenson appointments, but will be in touch to offer alternative ways to meet your needs. For questions, please visit our customer service page or call through VP at 801-386-8500 or telephone 866-756-6729. You can also visit our technical support page or call through VP at 801-287-9403 or via telephone at 866-496-6111. Visit www.svrs.com.

We care about you. Here’s what you can do.
Health officials recommend you wash your hands often, stay home when you are sick, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, consider social distancing, and follow established guidelines for healthy practices. We recommend you closely monitor updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and your local public health authorities.

Steps we are taking.
We are closely following the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC's) guidelines and recommendations on steps we can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. We have shared specific instructions with our employees on the importance of hand washing and staying home if they feel sick. In addition, if employees have tested positive for COVID-19, been exposed to someone who has tested positive, or if they are returning from an area of the world identified as posing a coronavirus-related risk, they will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

We have implemented a strict travel policy for employees. And, again, to help prevent the spread of the illness, we are following the recommendations of the CDC in regard to participation in large events, meetings, and business gatherings.

Let’s all do our part in keeping each other safe and healthy. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
 
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the global monkey economy is in shambles since the coronavirus

please send thoughts, prayers, and all your bananas


 
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Ok, people are just fucking retarded!

I went to four stores today and not a single roll of toilet paper in sight.

All these idiots panic buying for no reason which causes the rest of us to struggle just to find the necessities

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Scot said:
Ok, people are just fucking retarded!

I went to four stores today and not a single roll of toilet paper in sight.

All these idiots panic buying for no reason which causes the rest of us to struggle just to find the necessities

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No such issues locally. Texas Panhandle. Shelves staying stocked even at the walmarts.
 
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Doomsday said:
No such issues locally. Texas Panhandle. Shelves staying stocked even at the walmarts.
Keep reading...

Apparently Texans aren’t quite the retards that Angelinos are

People are loosing their fucking minds here in L.A.

But we also have a huge Asian population so that doesn’t help the situation
 
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Apparently Texans aren’t quite the retards that Angelinos are
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I've seen some reports down state like in the Metroplex and San Antonio and Houston, some issues with runs on materials. Population density might have something to do with it. That and libtarditis. Seems to be common in big cities.
 
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That's not helping in the big cities though. We don't have that problem here, even at walmart.

The sheep, the retards congregate in the big cities.
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Not necessarily. Only places you even have a chance to find toilet paper here are the smaller gas stations and small towns 30 miles or so away.
 
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