COVID-19 virus discovered at re-opened businesses
Now more than ever is a time to be cautious as businesses re-open.
When a business opens back up we can’t help but want to go there, because let’s face it, staying home all the time is TOUGH. However, it’s important to keep ourselves safe especially if you work in these businesses.
If commuting on a train for 2 plus hours a day taught me anything it’s do NOT touch your face after you touch a surface. Just don’t.
Speaking of…
Common areas where COVID-19 can be contracted are from touching surfaces such as bathroom door handles, elevator buttons, and chairs in food courts of shopping malls according to an NBC4 I-Team investigation in Orange County, CA.
"It's kind of inevitable when we're out in our daily life, that we're going to touch a lot of surfaces that others have touched," said Dr. Annabelle De St. Maurice, an infectious disease expert at UCLA Medical Center who looked at the results of the I-Team's investigation.
This month, the I-Team swabbed 25 surfaces in Orange County, which has led the way in reopening malls, indoor dining at restaurants, and movie theaters.
The I-Team used a COVID-19 test kit made by Phylagen and of the 25 surfaces swabbed by the I-Team in Orange County, eight of them (almost 1/3 of the samples), showed the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
With the presence of the virus found on commonly touched surfaces, infectious disease specialist Dr. De St. Maurice says the public should remain vigilant about taking safety precautions when out in public.
Just a reminder to:
-Wear a mask
-Keep six feet distance from others
-Use hand sanitizer
-Wash your hands frequently
Stay safe everyone!
My job changed during the pandemic...
More work less pay. #covid # no respect
My job changed during the pandemic...
I have been a bartender/server since 2017. I have worked in food service for over a decade. Working in the bar industry during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging to say the least.I worked for three different bar/restaurant establishments and lost all employment back in March. Slowly as the case numbers appeared to drop bars and restaurants began to reopen. Unfortunately during the time that my local state government was doing their best to work with the health departments to get the virus under control, many residents of my area fled to open states to have some semblance of normalcy. Along with vacationing they were spreading the virus and the numbers went back up. Targeted and easier controlled establishments that didn't take the necessary steps to adapt became frustrated with the double down on state mandated restrictions. I was in and out of work, remaining loyal to the bars I worked at. Restaurants in my area decided to go against the government's mandate and reopen despite the alarmingly high positive case rate in our region. This pandemic has made me highly disappointed in a lot of the key holders of this industry. It was a majority of people unwilling to both understand the severity of this virus and to adapt to the changes that are necessary for the safety of our people. I am now unemployed because it is impossible to find good and stable work in my specific industry right now. It's incredibly frustrating because the same people that do not believe in the severity of the virus are the same people backing my industry on it's foolish decision to remain open indoors. It's incredibly aggravating to claim to root for you meanwhile putting your health and safety at risk in an industry that rarely offers STEADY pay or health insurance/benefits of any kind.
Let's share some positive thoughts!
It's hard to believe that #COVID has been affecting our daily life for SIX months now. It's easy to get caught up with negative thoughts and feelings of demotivation.
So today I'm asking you all to share a feel good story you've heard recently or a positive moment you've experienced!
I'll start... I recently read a story about a toddler who was OBSESSED with garbage trucks. He admires the men and women who drive them, and even has his own fleet of toy trucks himself! As a birthday surprise this year, four of his local trash collectors came riding through in their trucks, horns hoking and screaming words of celebration to celebrate his special day.
Read the full story (and watch the ADORABLE video) here!
Share yours below!!
Defunct IDES and lack of state services for veterans.
I gave up trying to get thru to Illinois unemployment benefits. I moved to Illinois @ end of March for a new job from DFW, Texas. Which, due to covid, dematerialized on my start date of 30 march. If it wasn't for my military retirement income my wife and I would be on the streets. Ya know, atleast in Texas they actively took care of veterans. I wouldn't have a problem getting to an unemployment services rep or any other state service. Here in Illinois it is a crap shoot you even get a call back. #covid #veterans #coronavirus #foodservices #government
Are the unemployed tired of staying in the house all day everyday, but that is the only way to be safe. I will glad when Covid 19 is over. It seems to be getting worse though.
Getting back to the Malll #motivation #unemployment #jobsearch #covid
help understanding what my claim amount is saying ?
hi can anyone tell me why it says $10580? Literally it just changed from yesterday checking this to now i just checked and all the amounts are here, it said $0 and benefits not payable, now i have this but the math is incorrect, as $230 plus $600(pua) plus additional weeks not including the new pua if that passes or not i am unsure but i have as you all can see been waiting since march and literally struggling so bad. my car just went so i feel good finally it is complete not that i received money yet but why is it saying only $10,580 because i get i forget exact but like $18/$19 thousand...? #coronavirus #advice #covid #covid19 #benefits #pandemic #newjersey
same here dont know whats going on