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[SoggyBottomBoy]

Trump looking to put troops near Canadian border amid coronavirus fears - National | Globalnews.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed talks are ongoing on U.S. border concerns amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

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it would be weird and this move, imo, is way unnecessary

1000 at Canada and 540 at Mexico:



and "use of force" as necessary? huh?????


also, more people cross into Canada from the US than vice versa:


the whole thing strikes me as.... just odd

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. The combination of two national parks across the border of Montana and Alberta. After a few days in Glacier, we went to Waterton and took a boat ride back into Glacier. At the dock there are two U.S. customs officers checking passports (basically in the woods). When this blows over and the national parks are open again, I highly recommend it. Glacier is stunning.

 

[BobE]

 

[where yat brah]

 

[Optimus Prime]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

 

[0rion]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

I can't bring myself to do it but everything I've read says the risks are low. It's actually not the food that worries me....it's the containers.

 

[Rickboy]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

I’m making a point of getting take out at least twice a week. I’m trying to help local business.

 

[IntenseSaint]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

I am not touching take out at all.. Imagine one worker coming in who shouldnt be and coughing in the prep area....

 

[Krodwhodat]

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

Nah, I'm not pinning that one on Trump. Many other things, but not that one.

 

[superchuck500]

For New Orleans or the USA? New Orleans I'll agree.

USA, now so sure about that. We're going to have a really long curve.

Agree

 

[bclemms]

I mean, if she cancelled Mardi Gras while the president was telling everyone it's just the flu and the threat to Americans is low, there were no cases in New Orleans at the time because no testing was made available. If she cancelled, she would have had her head rolled. Not that NOLA ever needs an excuse to screw the pooch.

 

[BobE]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

Does Taco Bell count? If so yes, twice and it was fine.

 

[gpupil]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

I have been but I'm not in New Orleans. But yeah I'm in the trying to keep my favorite local places going camp.

 

[buzd]

Is anyone getting takeout from restaurants/fast food?

I've been to the grocery store multiple times and have plenty of food but I was just wanting something different but I feel a little nervous about takeout

Should I be?

There is an article on serious eats about that that was linked earlier here and should put your mind at ease. Essentially, the virus is respiratory, so you can’t eat it and get infected. Similarly, it’s not going to last long on food with even the most basic precautions. So your biggest threat is the same with any interaction - touching surfaces and then your face, etc. If you keep washing and sanitizing, you should be fine.

With that all said - I’ve had a lot of extra time to spend in the kitchen lately which I am really enjoying, so we haven’t eaten out much - by choice though, not by fear.

 

[0rion]

I mean, if she cancelled Mardi Gras while the president was telling everyone it's just the flu and the threat to Americans is low, there were no cases in New Orleans at the time because no testing was made available. If she cancelled, she would have had her head rolled. Not that NOLA ever needs an excuse to screw the pooch.

Is she elected and paid to lead or follow? Ultimately who is responsible for the citizens she was elected to serve? I get it....people want to blame the feds but there's enough responsibility and blame to go around. I'm never a fan of someone not taking self responsibility.