Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates

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death exceed 7000 globally


Infection outside China, exceeded that inside China

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-03-17/coronavirus-cases-hit-174-000-worldwide-deaths-exceed-7-000-video

[Coolkidsrock2]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1967482\" time=\"1584459534\" user_id=\"14025:

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967478\" time=\"1584458366\" user_id=\"43981:

Anyone getting/start getting affected by this situation? I find myself getting more affected, busy updating with family members etc and my work got slowed down :stupid:

I am stressed over this crisis though I know I can't do anything about it.

Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.

But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.

Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.

[sharonkhoo]

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967492\" time=\"1584481963\" user_id=\"48901:

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1967482\" time=\"1584459534\" user_id=\"14025:

[quote=MrsKiasu post_id=1967478 time=1584458366 user_id=43981]Anyone getting/start getting affected by this situation? I find myself getting more affected, busy updating with family members etc and my work got slowed down :stupid:

I am stressed over this crisis though I know I can't do anything about it.

Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.

But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.

Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.[/quote]I have been working from home for years, so I'm fine with it. It's the cancellation of events that is irritating - so many things we planned have to be cancelled (work, personal, my kids' activities etc). After all the planning and work that went into things, and seeing other people's disappointments too, that can be hard. One of my daughters has had so many plans fall apart - as a mother, I hurt too!

Adult interaction - now that so many people are stuck at home too, I guess we can WA/Skype etc?

[Mochilatte]

Just have to stay calm keep clean and try our best to live life as we can as normally as possible and look out for one another

[zac's mum]

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967492\" time=\"1584481963\" user_id=\"48901:

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1967482\" time=\"1584459534\" user_id=\"14025:

[quote=MrsKiasu post_id=1967478 time=1584458366 user_id=43981]Anyone getting/start getting affected by this situation? I find myself getting more affected, busy updating with family members etc and my work got slowed down :stupid:

I am stressed over this crisis though I know I can't do anything about it.

Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.

But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.

Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.[/quote]I agree, it’s beyond our control so just have to go with the flow, wait it out.

Maybe it helps that I don’t have a TV? I control what info I “feed on” so that I don’t keep hearing bad news all day. I just read from a few reliable sources & that’s it. Go about my day with relaxing music, upbeat music, online sermons etc. Chat with kid about normal daily stuff (I do not initiate mention of the latest panic news or infected/death toll in XYZ countries as it does not concern him, it will only cause more panic etc).

Fear is also contagious. So be very vigilant & careful cos some boliao social media are not only time-wasters, they are damaging to our mind health, spirit & soul also.

[MrsKiasu]

almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play…Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go…This is frustrating to me…not only virus but dengue also…yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush…feeling frustrated again… today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride…relax relax…

[Coolkidsrock2]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967493\" time=\"1584489914\" user_id=\"28674:

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967492\" time=\"1584481963\" user_id=\"48901:

[quote=starlight1968sg post_id=1967482 time=1584459534 user_id=14025]

I am stressed over this crisis though I know I can't do anything about it.

Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.

But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.

Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.

I have been working from home for years, so I'm fine with it. It's the cancellation of events that is irritating - so many things we planned have to be cancelled (work, personal, my kids' activities etc). After all the planning and work that went into things, and seeing other people's disappointments too, that can be hard. One of my daughters has had so many plans fall apart - as a mother, I hurt too!

Adult interaction - now that so many people are stuck at home too, I guess we can WA/Skype etc?[/quote]My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.

WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.

Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.

We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end.

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967497\" time=\"1584491636\" user_id=\"43981:

almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play..Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go..This is frustrating to me..not only virus but dengue also..yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush..feeling frustrated again.. today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride..relax relax...

Try to find ways to go out - it's hard for kids to stay in all the time for so long. But choose open-air places that are less crowded. Parks etc are a possibility, or just go for walks. Help them find some active things to do - skipping, cycling etc? If you have a balcony, maybe try growing some veg, flowers etc.?

[MrsKiasu]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967506\" time=\"1584494369\" user_id=\"28674:

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967497\" time=\"1584491636\" user_id=\"43981:

almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play..Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go..This is frustrating to me..not only virus but dengue also..yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush..feeling frustrated again.. today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride..relax relax...

Try to find ways to go out - it's hard for kids to stay in all the time for so long. But choose open-air places that are less crowded. Parks etc are a possibility, or just go for walks. Help them find some active things to do - skipping, cycling etc? If you have a balcony, maybe try growing some veg, flowers etc.?

I bought 1 plant for each from Ikea few days ago..

[Cloud Cloud]

Just came back from ntuc. Replenished most of the stuff except toilet paper…bought slightly more ready to eat food to stock up…just in case.


Life is as per normal. We still dine out but avoid going to town or tourist popular places. DD still attend enrichment classes and I go for my exercise classes.

Saw the movie troll with DD2 yesterday. Only a few audiences…enjoyed the movie

On crowded trains, then we wear masks. Use sanitisers and wash hands more often.

Largely, life as per normal.