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[MU Fan in Connecticut]

My boss has had symptoms and a fever for the last week. Went to urgent care yesterday, said it was likely COVID but unless he was in an ICU bed they weren't going to test him.

We've got a loooong way to go if that's still the approach to testing.

If he was in Connecticut he could make an appointment online at one of the three 5-minute test locations set-up.

[jesmu84]

My boss has had symptoms and a fever for the last week. Went to urgent care yesterday, said it was likely COVID but unless he was in an ICU bed they weren't going to test him.

We've got a loooong way to go if that's still the approach to testing.

Location? This story isn't adding up. But also, urgent cares aren't testing.

[mu_hilltopper]

My boss has had symptoms and a fever for the last week. Went to urgent care yesterday, said it was likely COVID but unless he was in an ICU bed they weren't going to test him.

We've got a loooong way to go if that's still the approach to testing.

That is just bullshít.  Two months ago, fine.  Now?  Utter bullshít.

[MUfan12]

Wow - hope he does OK. Is that in WI?

Milwaukee area. He said he's back home, fever has dropped but still feels terrible.

[Warriors4ever]

The Melrose Park cop who died was the son of one of the security guards at my church.
And I found out that two parishioners I have known for decades had it but recovered.

[warriorchick]

The Melrose Park cop who died was the son of one of the security guards at my church.
And I found out that two parishioners I have known for decades had it but recovered.

Not to change the subject, but what kind of church needs security guards?

[Sir Lawrence]

Not to change the subject, but what kind of church needs security guards?

Churches can attract panhandlers, purse snatchers, homeless folk that are compromised. 

[Warriors4ever]

The church offices for Old St. Patrick's are in the same building as the archives for the Archdiocese of Chicago.  And because of our location, we do attract all sorts ( more in the old days than now, with the West Loop being gentrified,but still). And we have all sorts of meetings going on all the time.

[4everwarriors]

Not to change the subject, but what kind of church needs security guards?

Ah, synagogues, hey?

[GooooMarquette]

Ah, synagogues, hey?

I was thinking the same thing...and mosques. They aren't technically called 'churches,' but they are houses of worship where I would totally understand the need for security.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I was thinking the same thing...and mosques. They aren't technically called 'churches,' but they are houses of worship where I would totally understand the need for security.

I think he was referring to DeBlasio.

[MU82]

One of my wife's co-workers, a 40-year-old NICU nurse whom she says is in good shape and has  no underlying conditions, is infected, on a ventilator and fighting for her life.

So freakin' sad.

[Lennys Tap]

One of my wife's co-workers, a 40-year-old NICU nurse whom she says is in good shape and has  no underlying conditions, is infected, on a ventilator and fighting for her life.

So freakin' sad.

Heartbreaking, Mike. So sorry to hear.

[GooooMarquette]

One of my wife's co-workers, a 40-year-old NICU nurse whom she says is in good shape and has  no underlying conditions, is infected, on a ventilator and fighting for her life.

So freakin' sad.

Very sorry to hear. Really hope she can turn the corner....

[MU82]

Thanks guys. I don't know her, but my wife says she's a great person and a wonderful nurse.

As a society, I'm not sure there's any way we really can repay the debt we owe to these courageous health-care professionals.

Selfishly, I'm very glad and relieved my wife is not on the "front lines." Mostly working from home doing phone triage, parent consultations, etc.

[Goose]

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Prayers out to your wife's co-worker. Hope all is well with your family.

[MU82]

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Prayers out to your wife's co-worker. Hope all is well with your family.

My family's doing great, thankfully. Hopefully the same is true of yours.

[#UnleashSean]

Update on my group homes:

a 70+ year old home last week had 6 of the 8 residents tested positive for corona. 2 have passed away, the rest are asymptomatic. 3 staff have also tested positive. In the meantime, as predicted our 11 dollar an hour employees have started dropping out all over the company.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Update on my group homes:

a 70+ year old home last week had 6 of the 8 residents tested positive for corona. 2 have passed away, the rest are asymptomatic. 3 staff have also tested positive. In the meantime, as predicted our 11 dollar an hour employees have started dropping out all over the company.

Is it just absenteeism or are people able to quit their job and collect a benefit?

[#UnleashSean]

Is it just absenteeism or are people able to quit their job and collect a benefit?

Probably two fold here:

A: Those who don't want to work, and would rather claim "scared of covid" and claim their unemployment (which is more then they make)

B: Those who are actually scared of covid and $11 is not enough to persuade them.


I've been clamoring for "hero pay" but its fallen on deaf ears.

[forgetful]

Update on my group homes:

a 70+ year old home last week had 6 of the 8 residents tested positive for corona. 2 have passed away, the rest are asymptomatic. 3 staff have also tested positive. In the meantime, as predicted our 11 dollar an hour employees have started dropping out all over the company.

This shows how dangerous this is. I wouldn't work for $11 an hour at such risk either. They should be, being paid substantially more, and people should drop out unless they feel they feel the income is worth the risk.

[tower912]

Probably two fold here:

A: Those who don't want to work, and would rather claim "scared of covid" and claim their unemployment (which is more then they make)

B: Those who are actually scared of covid and $11 is not enough to persuade them.


I've been clamoring for "hero pay" but its fallen on deaf ears.

Completely agree on hero pay.   Whom have you been clamoring to?

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Probably two fold here:

A: Those who don't want to work, and would rather claim "scared of covid" and claim their unemployment (which is more then they make)

B: Those who are actually scared of covid and $11 is not enough to persuade them.


I've been clamoring for "hero pay" but its fallen on deaf ears.

I totally agree on B/last statement.  In what I track there has been an increase in absenteeism in manufacturing.  From what I gather due to B.

[#UnleashSean]

Completely agree on hero pay.   Whom have you been clamoring to?

Director of Wisconsin. Who reports directly to the ceo.

[rocky_warrior]

A: Those who don't want to work, and would rather claim "scared of covid" and claim their unemployment (which is more then they make)

B: Those who are actually scared of covid and $11 is not enough to persuade them.

Unemployment isn't paid to those who quit.

But I agree with the arguments about pay & risk.