Absolutely not and for anyone to go about their daily routine and not quarantine would be totally irresponsible.

What would the benefit be for the entire world to lie to us and what are they lying to us about?

“She gave me money, when I’m in need.......” lol

Well then you explain it

I know of one young adult who went to Cal. and brought the virus back. She went to work where she got sick and went to the hospital where she tested positive. They tested everyone in the restaurant where she worked to see if anyone was infected. No one was and so they knew they could disinfect the place of business and those who were there were safe to keep working. None had symptoms . Was that over reacting? If one had tested positive would you have them go to work in a food service place knowing they were a carrier?

I know you may not have had time to read the whole thread. I posted this a while back and did not skirt your question but I had already gave one example of why they may test someone without symptoms. LLL

. I think the fear is mostly from the unknown and we may not know if the moves made were the right moves until this is all over.I myself don't want to be responsible for infecting or possibly killing anyone if possible.
So I follow the guide lines i don't see how it can hurt. As far as trillion dollar stimulus packages that's to fix the economic mess that has been created I don't think it can be avoided at this point.

If a person contracted the virus in the very early days, and recovered, would he/she test positive because of antibodies in their system?

I don’t know of anyone that test positive that wouldn’t quarantine themselves.

If you were knowingly exposed, you should be tested because of the higher risk.

So I am to believe that the whole government to include Rand Paul and Donald Trump want to wreck our economy? Come on man. You are way smarter than that. They see what is possible and the potential of what may happen if nothing is done. If Trump did not act and a bunch of people died then you would have this type of anarchy potentially as the new norm. They would blame him for inaction and elect someone else. Food shortages and fuel shortages are no big thing when communists run things. LLL

That is all I am saying. Go back and read some of the posts on the first or second page and you may see that ignorance is a potential reason. Or selfishness. LLL

That is what I am beginning to think LL. The lie is that this bug is 100 times worse than we are being told. Death rates will be huge if left unchecked and may be anyway. We should know in a week or so. In spite of Calvin talking about the superhero immune systems of the homeless, if this thing is worth collapsing our economic infra structure over, they will be dropping like fleas off a dead coyote you just sprayed with raid.

I could see it if we had socialists in power but for liberitarians and conservatives who love capitalism and a free market? I have to say BS on that one. Rand Paul tested positive for it and has pulmonary issues. I wonder if he thinks it is a lie? LLL

Larry I would isolate myself if I got it. I'm almost there now lol.I do find it ironic you will get to keep working cause you work alone yet everyone else is supposed to shut down.

Danny? Vibrant economy? It is a false economy and events like this bring it to light. The trillion dollar stimulus is the tip of yhe ice berg, the Fed announced unlimited bond and MBS purchase program

for those that care what quarantine looked like in the beginning couple of weeks in China here is a pretty good mini doc video

49er I could be shut down and if they did I would do so. Where is the irony? I don't work in a place where there are a lot of people in close contact? Is it ironic that a trapper could keep working? Logger? Like I said I have been self isolating for decades. Been saving all my life. I cannot help it others have choose to be unprepared or choose the professions they are in. I believe in the concept of tithing. Not patting myself on the back but instead giving credit to where I believe it belongs. The more I am blessed the more I give to those who have nothing or little. This is not something my wife and I started yesterday. We taught that to our children and now they practice it also. They are all considered essential workers by the government and have been given papers that say that.

In my belief there is no such thing as Irony. God is not ironic in those matters. LLL

I see so aal the other workers can lose their houses but because of your job choice you can work. Of course if the economy goes in the tank people will start mowing their grass and coons will be worth 3 bucks.

Guys like you, I and most trappers will get by but I have a real concern the cure will be worse than the disease

49er you think that this virus thing is to cover a collapsing dollar?

LL you don't think our government, Trump included, is capable of telling us that a disease is lot less dangerous than it is to stave off panic? We average 3000 deaths A DAY from vehicle accidents world wide and 100 of those are in the U.S.

Danny I do not believe the virus was created to sink the system I do think the system is destined to fail, not necessarily now

I never once said I do not have compassion for others. I stated quite the opposite. My people are all older and have me mow because the heat would kill them faster than the virus. We all have our choices we make. It is a free country to do what you want as far as how you make a living. I am saying if you are not prepared for things that is on you. I will help someone whenever I can. I will do things for others beyond what I am called to do. I see no irony in being blessed or cursed for that matter. My faith is what I rely on in all seasons not just storms. Coons are near worthless but I do not rely on them to pay my mortgage or my utility bills. I was planning on getting a different pickup this year because we just paid the wife's car off. (another blessing). I will not because I do not think it is wise and I can get by with out it. It is guys like us that have a little extra to help out others in times like this and I am sure you are. LLL

"LL you don't think our government, Trump included, is capable of telling us that a disease is lot less dangerous than it is to stave off panic? We average 3000 deaths A DAY from vehicle accidents world wide and 100 of those are in the U.S."

Danny you are the one saying it is not as bad as they are saying. That statement belongs in the good joke thread because it is very funny (ironic).

The traffic fatality death is the only reason the government makes you wear a seat belt and can be compared to why they are giving the guidance they are on the virus. If you do not listen it CAN kill you. Do what they say and it may save a life. Thanks for pointing that out. I would add that no one can quantify how many lives are saved by just buckling a seat belt just like we cannot quantify how many lives are saved by doing what they are asking us to do here. Some will say it was overplayed if it does not kill a lot of folks. If it does kill a lot some will say we did to little. That is the nature of the human ego. Can't please everyone. LLL