COVID-19 Mega thread

[lfromnj]

i mean obviously its more 900 if multiple cases are basically already in the US.

[lfromnj]

https://twitter.com/damianpaletta/status/1233486006474674176

How are tax cuts going to help combat a pandemic though? SMH

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynesian_economics

[lfromnj]

Thanks a lot nature!

‘Corona Beer Virus’ Searches Show Brewer Can’t Evade Coronavirus

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-27/corona-beer-takes-a-hit-from-coronavirus-as-brand-image-suffers

The novel coronavirus has an unlikely victim -- one of the world’s most popular beers.

Corona has become the subject of memes and videos shared on social media as the toll from the virus climbs worldwide. Reports of an increase in online searches for “corona beer virus” and “beer coronavirus” show the Mexican beer hasn’t been able to escape the association. The so-called purchase intent among adults in the U.S. has plunged to the lowest in two years, according to data from YouGov Plc.

The damage has become more severe in recent days as infections spread. Shares of Corona-maker Constellation Brands Inc. dived 8% this week in New York. Corona’s buzz score -- which tracks whether American adults aware of the brand have heard positive or negative things about it -- has tumbled to 51 from a high of 75 at the beginning of the year, YouGov said.

The 8% dive is actually a good sign though compared to the rest of the market.

[lfromnj]

McDonald's hourly workers in U.S. demand paid sick leave as virus spreads

The burger chain has not trained or given any guidelines on the epidemic, McDonald's cooks and cashiers associated with labor group Fight for $15 and a Union said in an email statement here

Maurilia Arellanes, a McDonald’s worker in California, said on a media call organized by the labor group that she cannot afford to take a day off if she is sick.

“McDonald’s needs to step up and do everything it can to make sure workers like me are safe and that if we do get sick, we can take time off to get better without falling behind on our bills,” she said.

U.S. health insurers to waive some fees, extend coronavirus coverage, Pence says

The number of cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the virus has risen steadily in the United States this week, stoking concerns of a health and economic crisis that could pummel workers and companies.

“We want the American people to know that they are covered with private insurance, they are covered with Medicare and Medicaid,” Pence said at a White House meeting with health executives, referring to the government-funded programs for Americans over age 65 and the poor.

Who are they demanding pays the leave?
Mcdonalds the corporation or the franchisee?

[lfromnj]

Shut the f**k up, Donnie.


https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1238113667754995712

This is good even if his reasoning may be bad.

[lfromnj]

As of 3/13, 8 out of the top 10 states with the most cases are blue states.


Washington - 457
New York - 328
California - 237
Massachusetts - 108
Colorado - 49
Florida - 42
Illinois - 32
Georgia - 31
New Jersey - 29
Virginia - 29

Woo! Population density!

What about the texas triangle?