Thanks Aaron, Here is some made up math. Chance of getting it if I go to work 1/2 Chance of getting it and having symptoms 1/4 Chance they present as respiratory 1/8 Chance of having severe symptoms 1/16 Death 1/50- 1/100 Without work probably can half all of those numbers
Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2020, at 7:37 PM, Aaron Mann <[email protected]> wrote: > > C4/5 @ 15, 31 yrs post, Network Engineer past 20yrs > > I've been very fortunate to have been working from home since this whole > thing started. They also have all sorts of guidelines in effect. The big rub > is that the required guidelines present barriers to the workplace preventing > me from being able to physically be present. I cannot put on/remove a face > mask or thoroughly clean my hands and desk reliably. > > Anyway, on to your situation: > >>> 1. They are following distancing guidelines > > Ask any Dr 'distancing' only helps if you're the one that's sick. If so, you > shouldn't be out anyways. (true regardless of illness; cold, flu, etc) > >>> 2. My states case numbers are steady and relatively low / low positive rate > > Do your own research on this, but too many sources are cropping up that show > the states are not calculating and/or reporting the stats properly (check out > <start at 13:40> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFnUGSr3fw0 Good mask > wearking facts too) > >>> 3. I take public transportation there > > Probably at the same risk as before COVID. Public transportation is a natural > petri dish. > >>> 4. My work does not require much face to face work with the public- desk >>> job. > > Can you justify working from home? > >>> 5. All guidance on SCI shows that we are at higher risk > > SCI are at higher risk from any 'breathing affecting' illness. Bad colds, Flu > (Corona virus btw), COVID, etc. The risk of becoming infected is NOT greater, > just the effects IF infected. > >>> 6. Very little actual outcome based results on COVID and SCI. Only a single >>> case study > > My opinion: I think it is the immune compromised who are experiencing the > severe effects of COVID. I believe that if you are generally healthy with a > good immune system, then getting COVID is similar to getting a bad cold or > flu. Both of which I've had numerous times. I do take several immune boosting > vitamins as a preventative measure and am aware of those around me exhibiting > signs of illness. > >>> 7. I live in a place where community transmission has been active for a >>> while and may have had it asymptomatically already. > > Me too! > >>> 8. I'm typically pretty healthy (besides UTI, occasional skin breakdown) > > Me too! > >>> 9. One of my caregivers has emphysema > > This one's tough because your circle is their circle and vice versa. I assume > they go to the store, get stuff for home, maybe a restaurant? If so, that's > no different from you going to/from work. Both of you being conscientious of > each other in your interactions. My attendant and family do that for me too. > >>> 10. I'm not impacted economically either way > > I like to see fellow SCI working when and if they can. Get back on the horse > as soon as you are set for care. > >>> 11. If I do come down with it mildly symptomatic, it may be difficult to >>> get my caregivers to show up. I would likely need to be hospitalized due to >>> lack of care- even with mild symptoms. > > Have the conversation w/ your caregiver(s). Make a plan, because the hospital > is the last place you want to be. I think you in a mask and them with gloves, > mask, and washing/purelling religiously would be safe enough. (consult your > Dr on this) > >>> 12. I'm getting bored staying home > > I too have binged everything Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube have to offer. > Want to zoom or Skype sometimes just hit me up! > >>> 13. Due to lack of human connection while isolating, I could see myself >>> taking part in - or may have already taken part in activities that could be >>> more risky than work. > > Like "I bet I can use those stairs going down if I just go fast enough" or > "Can I eat just one Lays chip". No, seriously the odds are you have and will > do things that everybody is ram-rodding into our heads as dangerous. We face > danger every day (if we're living life). I still go places and enjoy the > outdoors. My family goes to the lake every weekend. (mask-free) > >>> 13. I think staying out too long may affect my reputation as a reliable >>> useful employee. > > Stay in constant contact with your manager. Make certain they are being very > candid with you. Express your concerns.
