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Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« on: March 04, 2020, 04:57:45 PM »
This is a place to consolidate all existing and future coronavirus threads into one convenient board. This subject has become important and widespread enough here on DDF that having everything together will allow everyone to keep abreast of the situation in an easier manner.

When (if?) this all blows over this board will be dissolved and all threads moved to the applicable original boards.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2020, 05:08:19 PM »
Thanks Fishy!
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2020, 05:18:06 PM »
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2020, 06:02:23 PM »
Well the most important question is will the posts here count towards my post count?

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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2020, 07:46:12 PM »
This is a place to consolidate all existing and future coronavirus threads into one convenient board. This subject has become important and widespread enough here on DDF that having everything together will allow everyone to keep abreast of the situation in an easier manner.

When (if?) this all blows over this board will be dissolved and all threads moved to the applicable original boards.
Thanx.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2020, 07:46:13 PM »
Can't like posts in this board.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2020, 07:55:34 PM »
Can't like posts in this board.
Fixed.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2020, 08:04:25 PM »
Can't like posts in this board.
Liked.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2020, 08:05:01 PM »
Wow! I was confused for a minute. I'm thinking 'was I just dreaming, where did all the corona stuff that I was avidly following go?' and then I found this.

Bittersweet I guess.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2020, 10:24:40 AM »
I would post this in the wiki of each thread in the board, but instead, I'll put it here:

Generally, when I appreciate the idea of a DDF post, I push that small button under the post, aptly titled "like", so that the poster can get some recognition and know that people appreciate his/her contribution. I also use the button when I recognize that the DDFer exerted effort into bringing us the information contained in the post, and as a sign of gratitude, I hit the like button.

On this board, it has been increasingly difficult for me to hit the like button. How can someone like a post of this nature?
I have what to say on this topic as my shver a"h came out of there in a body bag this week, but my shver would have shushed me that the hospital didn't do anything and that's what Hashem did and only him.
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My shver was niftar motzei Shabbas in NYC. He was ‘lucky’ enough to get a Tahara but we had to bury him al tanai in a temporary grave so we can move him to Israel at a later date. Only option to get to Israel was via a private jet but body could not be escorted by anyone due to the quarantine laws.

I have to say this has been one of the most gut wrenching, heart breaking experiences of my life and watch someone who was a true yoreh shamyim to have had a levya with a few people in the rain at the grave site. Not being able to say Kaddish for him, not have a shiva and give proper respect to him has been truly unbearable.

This is not to mention he was isolated in an icu unit for two weeks by himself on a ventilator and died by himself with his children not being able to goodbye.

I am not someone who would typically share this info but people need to know what we are dealing with here. The pain is too much.
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My shver a"h is on this list. May his soul rest in Gan Eden. I have no doubt that he's there.
I therefore wish to make an open declaration, which I'm sure others will join me in asserting.
On this board, the like button does not connote that the contents of the post is enjoyed. Rather, it has taken on a new meaning:
"I feel for you; I care for you; I hope your pain goes away and only good news should be forthcoming."
I look forward to the day when the like button will retain its literal sense, but until then, know that a push on it means that we are with you, living this nightmare alongside you.
« Last Edit: March 31, 2020, 10:34:22 AM by YitzyS »

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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2020, 02:45:11 PM »
When (if?) this all blows over this board will be dissolved and all threads moved to the applicable original boards.

Is this still true??
I doubt all threads here have another applicable board.
In the short-medium term this board will have traffic.
In the long term...?

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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2020, 02:46:50 PM »
Is this still true??
I doubt all threads here have another applicable board.
In the short-medium term this board will have traffic.
In the long term...?
Let's daven that there's nothing left to talk about!
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2022, 11:49:14 PM »
After two and a half years we are B"H in a situation where Covid has faded into the background.

L'kovod the new year, this board has officially been renamed the Health Discussion Board!

In order to avoid a full-on DDF revolution and possible coup, posts in the board will continue to be counted towards you post totals.

Yehi Rotzon that the new year bring only health and happiness to all, and never again should we go through a situation like the one that prompted this board in the first place.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2022, 04:59:01 PM »
After two and a half years we are B"H in a situation where Covid has faded into the background.

L'kovod the new year, this board has officially been renamed the Health Discussion Board!

In order to avoid a full-on DDF revolution and possible coup, posts in the board will continue to be counted towards you post totals.

Yehi Rotzon that the new year bring only health and happiness to all, and never again should we go through a situation like the one that prompted this board in the first place.
I guess now Covid is officially over!

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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2022, 05:06:13 PM »
I guess now Covid is officially over!
The pandemic, not covid.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2022, 05:06:36 PM »
I guess now Covid is officially endemic!
FTFY..
There were at least a quarter of a million confirmed cases today worldwide, including quite a few in Lakewood.
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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2022, 12:42:21 PM »
COVID is finally over!  ;D

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Re: Welcome to the Coronavirus Board
« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2022, 01:19:42 PM »
Perhaps this thread needs a name change too?
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