on With kids home from school many places are offering free educational sites for kids to learn and play. Here are a few and there are many more out there. Scholastic, ABC House, and so many more. Also the Cincinnati Zoo is introducing a daily animal at 3pm. Many other Zoo’s are doing something like this, just go to the actual Zoo and see if they are doing anything. It should be listed on the home page.
on Hoping you are all safe. However it always help to have the information somewhere you can find it if you get sick. There has been so much information everywhere and many conflicting reports about this virus. Things are changing quickly and things are happening that have never happened before.
IF you think you have COVID-19 you have 4 steps you need to follow to be tested in Jackson County. The flyer below gives all the information but here is the highlights. Many people are going to their local hospital. PLEASE do not do that. If you call the number below and don’t get a response try calling your primary care physician and they can walk you though what to do.
Some information says doing a sinus cleanse at the beginning of symptoms could help, also stay away from others, wash hands often and always after coughing and sneezing. Throw your Kleenex in the trash right away. Clean surfaces often. Do NOT go out into stores.
STAY HOME~ Call the PanCare COVID-19 response line at 850-215-4181. They will prescreen you over the phone. IF you qualify for the test you will be assigned a id number and directions on where to go and when.
Be safe and practice social distancing of 6 to 10 feet with everyone you see.
on Social Distancing is being said by thousands of people every day. But what does it really mean? Do you need to do it? It seems like so many aren’t even trying, then there is the group that is out daring each other to do stupid things like licking shopping carts, coughing and spitting on things in grocery stores, having and attending parties, etc. This is a chance no matter your political opinions to do the right thing. The longer people don’t social distance the longer we will all be home. Let’s encourage our kids, friends, others on social media, and even our families to stay home if possible and social distance if not. Hope this video makes you laugh at least once. Please be aware this video does contain bad and crude language so turn your volume down if kids are around. We all need to think of the positives as much as possible. Be say and please stay 6 to 10 feet away from everyone you encounter throughout your day.
on A State of Emergency has been declared due to the Coronavirus. With store shelves emptied of soup, tp, and sanitizer, businesses are being warned against raising prices on in-demand items.
Price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on medical supplies, food, gas, and other essential supplies. Price gouging is illegal during a declared state of emergency. In general, stores that carry certain supplies—such as food, emergency supplies, and medical supplies—cannot charge more than 10% of the price of that item before the declaration of emergency.
The law also applies to repair or reconstruction services, emergency cleanup services, transportation, freight and storage services, hotel accommodations, and rental housing.
If you have been the victim of price gouging or know of a situation where a business may be charging excessively for goods in high demand, you should immediately file a complaint. They will ask you to provide as much detail as possible, so take out that smart phone and snap a photo. Price gouging can be reported by calling 1-866-9-NO-SCAM or by clicking on this link MyFloridaLegal.com
Those who are found guilty of the state’s price-gouging statute are subject to penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,000 for multiple violations committed in a single 24-hour period.
on Are you or loved ones practicing self-isolation? Social distancing is important for helping limit the impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) but it can be an emotionally tiring time. If you or someone you know is in need of a pick-me-up, try these self-care ideas to brighten your mood and occupy your mind:
~Write a letter to a friend or family member. Catch them up on the good things your life as well as the bad. Best part? You don’t have to interact with anyone to take your letter to the mailbox or keep ahold of it until business returns to usual. You can also write a thank you letter to a local police station, hospital, trucking company, grocery store, a restaurant, etc. They could use all the kind words you can give!
~Email a local business owner and see what you can do to help. Maybe they are in need of you posting a positive review, buying a gift certificate, ordering food for pick up, or sharing the company website on your social media. Let’s do what we can to help locals.
~Do something you remember bringing you joy when you were younger; blow some bubbles, read a book, play a video game online, call and gossip with your friends/family.
~Take a walk! Going outside is okay as long as you stay 6ft away from others; go visit a state or local park, walk around the neighborhood, or simply try walking in place while looking out an open window. Close enough, right?
~Don’t forget basic self-care such as hydration, gentle stretching, food, and basic grooming. All these activities help lower stress and anxiety because they help instill a sense of normality.
Be safe, and thank you to all those on the front lines dealing with this everyday.
on COVID-19 more commonly being referred to as the coronavirus has changed the norm for everyone. The nation and a lot of the rest of the world is on self-quarantine. The world is battling an outbreak which started in the city of Wuhan, China, and has been spreading around the globe. The World Health Organization declared a global pandemic on March 11.
What can you do? Stay home. Unless you are one of those providing for the US. The truck drivers, doctors, nurses, restaurant workers, grocery store employees, police officers, and all of those on the front line that are helping us all. Wash your hands. Surprisingly that isn’t something everyone does! 20 seconds with soap and warm water if it is available. Try to not touch your face. That is a hard one. On line it said that you will touch your face on average of 25 times every hour. Cough/blow your nose into a Kleenex then throw it away! Help to stop spreading the germs even if it is just allergies, or not the COVID-19. It will be a good chance to train you for a healthier habit. And PLEASE stop hoarding toilet paper(and other necessities)! Below is a photo of the shelves at Walmart in Marianna this last week. Not everyone has the money to buy in bulk or a way to get it to and from the store. They may only have $2 to buy one pack a month and now they have none. As for medicine. Do you know that thousands of people are in need of daily vitamins like Vitamin B, C, and D to stay healthy daily. When you go buy it all they have none. Those with already compromised immune systems and the elderly. So please when you purchase enough to last your family for a year, right now that isn’t over buying, that is hoarding! And one more piece of advice don’t believe everything you read and stay calm.
