Starting from next Monday, H will work from home. I see this measure coming a bit too late. H’s colleague’s girlfriend is tested positive, no idea for the colleague, probably a YES as well.
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I’m not sure why people need gas if we are all going to be quarantined at home 
Where are they going to drive to?
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Maybe because price is low. But wait, you’re in US., price shouldn’t be affected.
My sister in law sent me a photo of the paper towel and toilet paper aisle she took at her local NJ ShopRite this morning. Nothing on the shelves.
I hadn’t seen the same yet here in MA yet, but I haven’t been at the grocery store for more than a week. Tomorrow I may see it with my own eyes.
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Who is “H” ? I am assuming this is your spouse.
Oh my … Sorry to hear.
Yes, husband. I was feeling quite down last night. He said they lunched together everyday!
Good write up here, but I think most know this: https://www.washington.edu/news/2020/03/05/the-food-you-need-uw-expert-on-preparing-for-an-extended-home-stay/?fbclid=IwAR0vR2sbnVxxoB-3cjbTehKLjFGbGlm6rMTZ48CJxcXPsefXBqLczMbmsyU
Husband and I are both officially working from home until further notice. My daughter’s school is still open… we are expecting that to change soon. We have both stopped going to the gym for now. He has set up the weight bench in the garage and I’m praying my spin bike doesn’t get delayed. It should be here Tuesday.
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Toilet paper, and all bathroom necessities in addition to coffee, teas and herbal infusions and of course, the foods that you enjoy and use …
Schools, ranging from Nursery, Kinder, Elementary, Middle School, High School and All Universities are closed until officially until end of March however, this could be extended …
Air flights to Italy, South Korea, China and other places have been banned either by the Spanish Government or other countries´ Governments in regard to Italy and Spain.
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Whew, good for you and your Dad.
My dear neighbor and I see eye to eye on many things, and I expect the convincing is easier than if we were related. Human nature is funny that way, yes?
I’ve been working from home for fifteen years. My wife has been doing so for twenty-five. Long-term work-at-home is different from the occasional remote day. If our perspective can help you during this time please reach out. I’m happy to share. Many of my clients are transitioning to less conventional work environments also.
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I’m working from home for years as freelancer… H is an office worker. Sure for tips, thanks.
That’s outrageous! I imagine you won’t have much luck, but have you ever considered calling your insurance company to see if they can put any pressure on the MD? If something ever goes wrong, your H will be the one to suffer for it, of course, but the insco will have to pay for it…
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MY HEB in Houston yesterday had pallets in the front of the store with toilet paper, paper towels and water.
Calm down everybody.
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Good point @paryzer - dunno, maybe to drive themselves crazy? 
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Our cars are rolling gas tanks for our generator.
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Yes to human nature @tomatotomato! My own kids accuse me of being stubborn, but I don’t think soooooo…now I just need to call my dad’s neighbor who faithfully takes him shopping with her and her children, every Friday to their favorite grocery store. He looks forward to this greatly, and entertains the kids, while she helps him find what he needs, due to his AMD. Need her to express concern that he shouldn’t go with her during this time of crisis and uncertainty. I’m going to be sending her a very nice gift soon, to show my appreciation for all the kindness she has shown my dad, since mom died 5 years ago. There’s nothing I can ever do to fully repay that debt, however, just pay it forward to others, I suppose.
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You will pay the kindness forward, I can tell. 
I feel you: My own Mom passed away four years ago this week. We lived in different states all my adult life. If it weren’t for her friends, neighbors, and extended family, she could not have stayed independent and in her home as long as possible. We were incredibly grateful.
Now I’m lucky to be friends with a wonderful older lady next door, and pay it forward as well. This chapter is a win-win in my book.
Take good care!
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I am so grateful and thankful for my dad’s girlfriend as well, since she makes him so happy, as he does for her. It would be so different for me if he didn’t have her, with me probably having to live in his state every other month or so, as need would require. Hard to do when you have a life and family of your own to manage. Even though my kids are now grown. Have a good day @tomatotomato. I think we’ll all get through these challenging times, especially by kindness and support to others. 
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Most times a visit is required for a reason. That’s the whole idea behind prescription medication.
Sigh. That’s all I’m going to say about that. I hope.
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I’ll resist the urge to say “hundreds” since I have no idea what the actual numbers are, but many, many prescription meds are routinely refilled without office visits - they’re “by prescription” (usually) because they present various risks if they’re taken without medical supervision at all, not because they require constant, close supervision. Especially not when there’s a risk that the prescriber won’t be available (and apparently won’t have made arrangements for suitable coverage when they’re not) to timely renew the 'scrip, even when medication is something as important as a blood thinner is to someone who has already experienced a life-threatening clotting condition…
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