Coronavirus in DFW - News & Discussion (Dallas, Van: 2013, transfer)

[RJ312]

Originally Posted by calgirlinnc

Just got back from Walmart and Kroger.

Walmart had only some large frozen turkeys and hams left. All other meat was gone. (I bought the last pack of bacon.). No hamburger, chicken, pork...nothing. There was some fish left.

They still had a lot of frozen food. Can goods were being restocked.

Almost all the pasta and rice was gone. Very little butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc.
There was no sliced bread at all.

No TP. (They said they would get a delivery tomorrow). No paper towels. Limited supplies of soap, detergent, etc. Toothpaste was almost gone. All flu type medicine was gone.

Kroger had more of everything so I would start there if you need supplies.

I was at a Kroger location yesterday and it was madness. Worse than any weekend day. I couldn't get everything I desired, but with substitutions and having set up an emergency food supply during rational times, I should be good now for weeks so long as the power grid is ok. I visited a Tom Thumb location as soon as I woke up this morning and finished getting anything I needed. Sliced bread supplies at Kroger and Tom Thumb were not good. I was already stockpiled on eggs prior to yesterday. Cheese wasn't good. Pasta is limited. I was able to get some rationed paper goods.

[Skipito]

As long as the power grid is Ok? Jesus, some of you people have gone off the deep end.

[Katana49]

Originally Posted by Skipito

As long as the power grid is Ok? Jesus, some of you people have gone off the deep end.

It's not too far fetched... With everyone staying home, there's going to be a huge power draw during the day vs normal, but we'll probably be ok because it's not summer and no one is really running their AC yet. Most likely we'll all have much slower internet speeds than normal though.

[Aggielina]

Originally Posted by serger

Wow, we are coming back tomorrow to an empty fridge. Should we shop in Colorado, lol, the grocery store here seemed ok the other day. The madness was reserved for the slopes.

My relative who lives north of Denver has asked my family in Houston if they can ship her some toilet paper, because she says every single place is out. Unbelievable. We're about to go on spring break to BFE Texas and I'll be curious to see if the panic exists there. If not I might be returning home with a cooler full of food!

[NDGRAD07]

Originally Posted by Katana49

There are a lot more infected people than is being reported. Most people who suspect they are infected are unable to get tested if they don't meet the criteria for it. I have a friend who either has coronavirus or has suddenly developed bronchitis, Collin county doesn't have a testing facility and his PCP says he doesn't qualify for testing since he hasn't traveled recently or been in contact with one of the known infected people. They just told him to stay home and stay isolated as much as possible. What a joke.

I agree. I came down with flu like symptoms last week (fever, body aches, nausea). Tested negative for the flu. Now have a lingering dry cough. Can’t get tested bc I haven’t traveled. The number of cases are so much higher than they are saying.

[Skipito]

Originally Posted by dallasmomof3

I agree. I came down with flu like symptoms last week (fever, body aches, nausea). Tested negative for the flu. Now have a lingering dry cough. Can’t get tested bc I haven’t traveled. The number of cases are so much higher than they are saying.

And unless you’ve got an underlying condition or are over the age of 70, you’ll likely shake it off within a couple of weeks. Hydrate, rest.

[NDGRAD07]

Originally Posted by Skipito

And unless you’ve got an underlying condition or are over the age of 70, you’ll likely shake it off within a couple of weeks. Hydrate, rest.

I know. I’m not worried about it. It would just be nice to know one way or the other. It would also be good to have accurate numbers to show how it’s spreading and where.

[aquietpath]

I did my weekly grocery run yesterday - what a circus! No water at all in Walmart - Aldis only had gallons available. No dried beans or rice in both places, but no problem with pasta. Canned goods practically wiped out and no paper products in either place. Plus the lines were out of control.

I was able to pick up the majority of what I needed, but will use this as an opportunity to use up whatever I have in my pantry and freezer as well.

At work, we have been told our teams are being split between 2 floors so the the entire team won't be wiped out if it spreads within the team.

While I don't disagree this is a virus to be concerned about, I believe this has been hyped by the media to an elevated level to induce panic and create an impression that will reflect badly on the current administration.

[calgirlinnc]

Originally Posted by elan

Yes, we are supposed to stay home as much as possible. They are trying to slow the virus down so not to overwhelm the hospitals. One person going out is better than four people going out. It just lessens the chances of contact with infected people.

Thank you, this is what I/we will be doing.

Tarrant County has its third case:


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbc...2330375/%3famp

[CDContribuitor]

Please note that the rule that if you have not traveled or if you have not been in contact with someone tested positive for Covid-19, you cannot get tested, does not apply anymore. If you truly believe that you are infected, you should call the city and get guidance on where you could get tested. At the least, as a precaution, please isolate yourself in a room in your home until your symptoms completely go away.

Originally Posted by dallasmomof3

I agree. I came down with flu like symptoms last week (fever, body aches, nausea). Tested negative for the flu. Now have a lingering dry cough. Can’t get tested bc I haven’t traveled. The number of cases are so much higher than they are saying.