Anyone NOT under a shelter in place or stay home order?

[Quorra2.0]

I think there are other EO's he might need to undertake including, again, shelter in place. However, he was interviewed by a reporter today from ABC15 news about it and he still states that essentially, he won't be doing so at this time. :/

Our son who works in retail for a local Goodwill has taken an approved LOA and because he's afraid given the amount of people who still show up to shop, at least at the GW he works at, he could bring something home to his father and myself. My husband is a heart patient who was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a year and a half ago. While tests now show he is no longer in failure, his heart is still not at 100%. Combine that with COPD, and it's particularly scary at this time. He's doing very well and we're keeping a very close eye on him...his vitals, including his pulse ox are taken a few times a day as usual as is his temperature. He's also a Type 2 diabetic though honestly, his pcp believes he may no longer be given his A1c and daily blood checks being so good.

Anyway, I respect our son's position though I know it was a very hard one to make and something he struggled with this week. Luckily his store manager and the HR department completely agreed with him and have told him he has a job when the time comes.

Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll see Ducey issue a shelter in place unless city/town officials do not by the time it escalates.

I respect your son’s decision too. That had to be a very hard decision and it’s even harder when the consequences could be negative even though it’s the right decision. I’m so glad they are giving him a loa. Dh works for an aerospace company. They are contracted with the military and also private contracts to clean and repair engines and engine components. They are providing them gloves and masks, changed breaks so only 2 are on break at a time, if anyone even has the sniffles they are sent home, they have changed some work procedures to physical distance like only 1 person at each area at a time.

That’s great about the diabetes with your Dh, I hope it continues to stay that way and that he continues to do well after the heart failure. Have any of his drs advised using a mask, not specifically now, but in general. Lung disease runs in my family, my aunt has CF, my mom has COPD from chronic bronchitis and asthma. I’m asthmatic, was diagnosed with COPD from chronic lung infections but was re-diagnosed as asthmatic with bronchiectasis. When I switched pulmonologists about 8 or so years ago, it was the first thing he recommended to do during flu season and AQ advisory days. If he hasn’t, I’d recommend it. I prefer Cambridge, I just did a pre-order, the size I need is on preorders, they only have certain sizes available right now, because I sent my parents and aunt my extras. While I know this may not be immediately helpful under the current situation, it may in the future. Stay safe!!!

We are now at 14/15 AZ counties with positive Covid cases and while some new restrictions have been put in place, no, I am starting to suspect we may not see a shelter in place here. I really believe we should though.

Our son's stress about this has been washed away and I am happy too, that they're working with him. While he did glove up and wear a mask, he still had reservations.

Your husband's company that he works for is doing 100% the right things. I wish more companies...all of them, in fact...would do the same things.

I will look into Cambridge masks. We DO have surgical masks which I purchased only a few days after Dh got out of the hospital in 2018. I did this because he was initially seeing all of his specialists and new primary care doctor along with a transitional doctor (the doctor he saw the first few weeks after he got out of the hospital) so often and it was flu season. We purchased all kinds of things for home...a BP meter, blood sugar meter, pulse ox, and he still has the oxygen machine (recycled room air) that they sent him home with. So in that regard, I suppose we are lucky to have these things here at home.

A few weeks ago, our youngest Dd and I bought a box of sterile gloves to have in the event we went anywhere which is very, very rare and will be for us this coming month.

Thank you so much for this great conversation.

Sounds like you’re pretty set on having what your Dh May need through this. That’s great!!! Everything is really so uncertain.

I think we are 15/15 now. Greenlee now has a case. I’m surprised at the hesitation. I get not wanting to create panic and hardships, but little action isn’t beneficial either. I am concerned Ducey won’t step in to order the shelter in place soon enough if at all.

Keep staying safe. Your Family is in my thoughts.

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You are so very sweet and thank you so much!! <3

Yeah, things are quite stressful in so many ways but I know that things are even more stressful for others. At least we can all be here together...the four of us in my little family. I keep in touch with my Mom who will be 81 in June and I worry about her all the time. She has stage 4 kidney disease so of course, I am very worried. But she's been SQ'ing as long as my husband has been. Our oldest Dd is considered "essential" in her field of animal medicine but is contemplating an LOA as her boyfriend has Leukemia and she's so afraid to bring anything home to him.

Is there any way of contacting a local hospital in your area to let them know that there's a possibility those PPE's are still there at the Goodwill store you saw them at? If so, that is fantastic if they could help. They'd have to be cleaned, obviously, but it's there for the taking hopefully still.

Thank you again and please be safe yourself. I never thought we'd ever see something like this in our world. Was I naive? Hopeful? I don't know.

Many hugs to you and your family!!

You must be so relieved that his doctor says he shows no Covid-19 symptoms. I can't even imagine how stressful things must be for you right now. Sending calming vibes your way and ones filled with lots of strength for him (and you...and your family) to continue to ward off this darn thing. HUG to you.

I just read an article about one of our local Goodwill stores. While our state has been told that no non-life sustaining businesses may be open, people are still dropping donations at the back of the Goodwill Store (parking lot). It looks like a dump! I would imagine that as many people as there are dropping things off, there's an equal number of people TAKING THINGS. I really wish that everyone who is supposed to be staying home would just obey the order and do that. I have to tell you, though, every time I hear someone say that their hospital (or themselves) doesn't have some of the PPE that they need, I think of my local Goodwill Store. The last time I was there, they had THREE 9 foot shelves filled with BOXES of NEW disposal healthcare "clothing" (I can't think of the proper term for it right now. LOL But it's the top, pants, hat, and booties that you often see healthcare workers wearing.) It's driving me nuts that I know that stuff is there and that someone could probably use it! Just had to tell you that story.

But anyway...Stay safe and healthy AZLizardLady. And lots of strength to both you and your DH!

Thank you so much for your comments.

It is scary with him but we're keeping a very, very close eye on him. He's got allergies right now, which is typical for him this time of year, but every cough or sneeze has had our youngest Dd panicking. He's gotten the all clear from his primary care doctor as far as no Covid symptoms along with another medical professional. He's been in the home now, what will be 20 days in SQ, if I am doing the math correctly.

We are in AZ and at the present time, while there are some new restrictions in place, we currently do not have a shelter in place order. Like you, we were all surprised that Goodwill here was still open. It's not an essential business. Even more surprising, our son has said, is the amount of shoppers that are still donating and shopping like nothing is going on in the world.

Thank you again, and the very best wishes to you and your family as well!

I'm really glad to hear that your DH is doing well. I'm sure all this is particularly scary for h and your entire family. Stay safe and healthy.

For what it's worth, I think your son made a wise choice to take a leave of absence at this time. I'm not sure what state you are in. I'm surprised the Goodwill store is even still open. Makes me wonder if my local one is open, too.

Best wishes to you and your entire family. Stay strong.

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Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll see Ducey issue a shelter in place unless city/town officials do not by the time it escalates.

I respect your son’s decision too. That had to be a very hard decision and it’s even harder when the consequences could be negative even though it’s the right decision. I’m so glad they are giving him a loa. Dh works for an aerospace company. They are contracted with the military and also private contracts to clean and repair engines and engine components. They are providing them gloves and masks, changed breaks so only 2 are on break at a time, if anyone even has the sniffles they are sent home, they have changed some work procedures to physical distance like only 1 person at each area at a time.

That’s great about the diabetes with your Dh, I hope it continues to stay that way and that he continues to do well after the heart failure. Have any of his drs advised using a mask, not specifically now, but in general. Lung disease runs in my family, my aunt has CF, my mom has COPD from chronic bronchitis and asthma. I’m asthmatic, was diagnosed with COPD from chronic lung infections but was re-diagnosed as asthmatic with bronchiectasis. When I switched pulmonologists about 8 or so years ago, it was the first thing he recommended to do during flu season and AQ advisory days. If he hasn’t, I’d recommend it. I prefer Cambridge, I just did a pre-order, the size I need is on preorders, they only have certain sizes available right now, because I sent my parents and aunt my extras. While I know this may not be immediately helpful under the current situation, it may in the future. Stay safe!!!

We are now at 14/15 AZ counties with positive Covid cases and while some new restrictions have been put in place, no, I am starting to suspect we may not see a shelter in place here. I really believe we should though.

Our son's stress about this has been washed away and I am happy too, that they're working with him. While he did glove up and wear a mask, he still had reservations.

Your husband's company that he works for is doing 100% the right things. I wish more companies...all of them, in fact...would do the same things.

I will look into Cambridge masks. We DO have surgical masks which I purchased only a few days after Dh got out of the hospital in 2018. I did this because he was initially seeing all of his specialists and new primary care doctor along with a transitional doctor (the doctor he saw the first few weeks after he got out of the hospital) so often and it was flu season. We purchased all kinds of things for home...a BP meter, blood sugar meter, pulse ox, and he still has the oxygen machine (recycled room air) that they sent him home with. So in that regard, I suppose we are lucky to have these things here at home.

A few weeks ago, our youngest Dd and I bought a box of sterile gloves to have in the event we went anywhere which is very, very rare and will be for us this coming month.

Thank you so much for this great conversation.

Sounds like you’re pretty set on having what your Dh May need through this. That’s great!!! Everything is really so uncertain.

I think we are 15/15 now. Greenlee now has a case. I’m surprised at the hesitation. I get not wanting to create panic and hardships, but little action isn’t beneficial either. I am concerned Ducey won’t step in to order the shelter in place soon enough if at all.

Keep staying safe. Your Family is in my thoughts.

Sometimes I feel set while other times I don't...if that makes sense? As ornery and tenacious as Dh is....stubborn as hell, too....I think that helps in some ways but can stress me out even more. lol

We are now at a "stay at home" order, which apparently is different from a shelter in place? Honestly, I was looking at the list of things we can/cannot do and the truth? A stay at home is not going to be enough. I have no idea why Ducey is so hesitant to take it further.

You too stay safe and I'll be thinking about you and your family as well. <3

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[Quorra2.0]

We are now at 14/15 AZ counties with positive Covid cases and while some new restrictions have been put in place, no, I am starting to suspect we may not see a shelter in place here. I really believe we should though.

Our son's stress about this has been washed away and I am happy too, that they're working with him. While he did glove up and wear a mask, he still had reservations.

Your husband's company that he works for is doing 100% the right things. I wish more companies...all of them, in fact...would do the same things.

I will look into Cambridge masks. We DO have surgical masks which I purchased only a few days after Dh got out of the hospital in 2018. I did this because he was initially seeing all of his specialists and new primary care doctor along with a transitional doctor (the doctor he saw the first few weeks after he got out of the hospital) so often and it was flu season. We purchased all kinds of things for home...a BP meter, blood sugar meter, pulse ox, and he still has the oxygen machine (recycled room air) that they sent him home with. So in that regard, I suppose we are lucky to have these things here at home.

A few weeks ago, our youngest Dd and I bought a box of sterile gloves to have in the event we went anywhere which is very, very rare and will be for us this coming month.

Thank you so much for this great conversation.

Sounds like you’re pretty set on having what your Dh May need through this. That’s great!!! Everything is really so uncertain.

I think we are 15/15 now. Greenlee now has a case. I’m surprised at the hesitation. I get not wanting to create panic and hardships, but little action isn’t beneficial either. I am concerned Ducey won’t step in to order the shelter in place soon enough if at all.

Keep staying safe. Your Family is in my thoughts.

Sometimes I feel set while other times I don't...if that makes sense? As ornery and tenacious as Dh is....stubborn as hell, too....I think that helps in some ways but can stress me out even more. lol

We are now at a "stay at home" order, which apparently is different from a shelter in place? Honestly, I was looking at the list of things we can/cannot do and the truth? A stay at home is not going to be enough. I have no idea why Ducey is so hesitant to take it further.

You too stay safe and I'll be thinking about you and your family as well. <3

My dd just sent me this^^^.
Sadly, it’s pretty accurate. I didn’t have strong opinions of Ducey before this but this doesn’t reflect well on him.

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Sounds like you’re pretty set on having what your Dh May need through this. That’s great!!! Everything is really so uncertain.

I think we are 15/15 now. Greenlee now has a case. I’m surprised at the hesitation. I get not wanting to create panic and hardships, but little action isn’t beneficial either. I am concerned Ducey won’t step in to order the shelter in place soon enough if at all.

Keep staying safe. Your Family is in my thoughts.

Sometimes I feel set while other times I don't...if that makes sense? As ornery and tenacious as Dh is....stubborn as hell, too....I think that helps in some ways but can stress me out even more. lol

We are now at a "stay at home" order, which apparently is different from a shelter in place? Honestly, I was looking at the list of things we can/cannot do and the truth? A stay at home is not going to be enough. I have no idea why Ducey is so hesitant to take it further.

You too stay safe and I'll be thinking about you and your family as well. <3

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My dd just sent me this^^^.
Sadly, it’s pretty accurate. I didn’t have strong opinions of Ducey before this but this doesn’t reflect well on him.

lol Honestly, it nails it!

He is said to have commented that he wanted a "holistic" approach to this stay-at-home order.

So I am guessing that is why golfing, getting your hair done, and going to Home Depot are still considered essential per our beloved Governor?