*Stressing that this is my opinion:* I live in Arkansas and there was a full lockdown for a couple months. Following federal recommendations. I'd say early June everyone seemed to realize that if you're under 70 and don't interact w/ the over 70 year old population, then the symptoms and infection were no worse than a 3-4 day cold/flu. Everything opened up and has been since (restaurants excluded). So, I personally, do not feel at any more risk from this than getting the flu from someone (For my own reasons I've not taken a flu shot in over 20 years). I really lean on healthy living, eating good foods, and vitamins. (exercise when I can)
Long path to my point: Your odds vary based on your lifestyle. I think 50/50 odds going to work would be true if you purposely seek out sick people. Everyone is a 'raw nerve' right now regarding this. You are probably safer than ever going to work. Aaron Mann On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 7:33 PM Joe Olson <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > >>
