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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by twostorytower on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:30PM (#22416445)
I'm glad some people are starting to take this more seriously. We're still at least a few weeks away from a shift in mentality in the US. Right now, it's general apathy. Next, it'll be alert and preparedness. Last, it will be panic. I don't think it will reach chaos, but you certainly don't want to be at Costco in a few weeks.

There's no downside in being prepared - worst case scenario you slowly consume the perishables or donate them. In related news, Zoom's stock is surging. I wonder if Slack's stock will eventually have a similar boom.

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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by rayhendricks on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @07:23PM (#22419057)
Well Costco has been selling the emergency food supplies, at least out on the Olympic peninsula. Of course I’m sure some people will capitalize off the panic, I’d be tempted to dump 50k into VTSAX and head for the hills too.
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by trianglem on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:48PM (#22416661)
What does Zoom and Slack have to do with this?
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by Nannooskeeska on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @03:03PM (#22416828)
I'm assuming it's the increase in people working remotely, thus having to use tools like Zoom and Slack to communicate more effectively with their teams.
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by caseysoftware on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:55PM (#22416741)
In simplest terms, tools that allow you to be remote (aka stay home) and still be mostly effective are immensely valuable.
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by kradeelav on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:55PM (#22416750)
Remote working is most likely going to get popular as a way to limit spread of the virus.
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by huanwin on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:54PM (#22416736)
I assume that they're commonly used by remote workers/teams.
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