The Daily Valet. - 3/17/20, Tuesday
✔️ A New Reality, Delivered
Tuesday, March 17th Edition
It’s St. Patrick’s Day ... who’s up for day drinking over FaceTime?
Cory Ohlendorf , Editor ⋯ @coryohlendorf
Today’s Big Story
A New Reality, Delivered
Our social distancing is requiring us to order more food and supplies. A lot more.
You probably got the emails on Monday from Grubhub and Doordash, announcing that they will provide no-contact deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic. After all, with so many of us staying in, working from home and restaurants no longer allowed to serve dine-in customers, food deliveries are about to skyrocket.
UPS and FedEx have relaxed their signature policies as well, according to Bloomberg, to help limit exposure and prevent the spread of the virus.
Meanwhile, Amazon says that the company is being overwhelmed with an unprecedented amount of orders for household staples—so much so that they started having trouble keeping up with orders.
To help fulfill the onslaught of purchases, the company announced a hiring spree for 100,000 warehouse workers and delivery drivers (along with a pay boost through next month), reports the Wall Street Journal. That should quell any fears that we won't have what we need while we stay home, away from groups.
And, in case you're wondering, the CDC says that because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there's very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient or refrigerated temperatures. Meaning you likely can't catch it from touching a box.
But you should still wash your hands. Over and over again.
↦ Tip BIg: Mel reminds us our delivery drivers are risking their health and livelihoods to keep us fed and stocked. So tip them well.
Not Quite Quarantined
Trump calls on Americans to avoid gatherings as outbreak threatens to afflict country for months
President Trump said Monday that Americans should avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, eating in restaurants or taking nonessential trips, reports the Washington Post.
The plan is the closest the federal government has come to calling for a nationwide quarantine, with the White House arguing that the United States has just 15 days to halt the spread of the virus. The stricter guidelines marked a shift for the president, who has repeatedly stated that the virus is under control. "Whatever it takes, we're doing," Trump said.
According to the New York Times, the new plan appears to draw on a distressing scientific modeling report that warned without action by the government and individuals to slow the spread of coronavirus and suppress new cases, 2.2 million infected people in the United States could die.
To say that we've officially entered the scary part of this whole ordeal might be an understatement. In the meantime, let's all do everything we can to flatten the curve over the next two weeks.
↦ FYI: The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that the guidelines were only meant to be operative for 15 days.
The Outbreak Is Grounding Airlines
The aviation industry may not fully recover from the effects of the pandemic
Between the lockdowns, self-isolations and travel bans, it's not surprising that the airlines are already bracing for big trouble.
Time reports that one analyst firm predicts many carriers will go bankrupt by the end of May without government intervention. "Coordinated government and industry action is needed now if catastrophe is to be avoided."
It did suggest airlines in countries like the US, China and some in the Middle East will likely survive due to government help or support from their owners. Still, up to 50 millions jobs globally in the travel and tourism sectors are in serious danger.
Beijing has already promised bail-outs to make up for their losses, according to The Economist. And late on Monday, Airlines for America, the trade group representing US carriers said the industry needs up to $50 billion in grants and loans in order to survive. They are also seeking tax relief that could be worth tens of billions of dollars through the end of at least 2021.
↦ FYI: Airlines are expected to lose as much as $113 billion in lost revenue this year, according to the International Air Transport Association.
Distilleries Are Now Making Hand Sanitizer
And giving it out for free to combat coronavirus
Over the weekend, news broke that Louis Vuitton's parent company stopped production of perfumes and started cranking out hand sanitizer. Now, we've got the same altruistic action happening on this side of the pond.
As a nationwide shortage leaves people searching for hand sanitizer, American alcohol distilleries are crafting their own high-proof sanitizing sprays.
Durham Distillery, which makes gin in North Carolina, said in a statement that their alcohol enables them to develop a highly effective sanitizing solution of ~70% ethanol and distilled water. "At this concentration, microbes are killed upon spraying and evaporation."
According to CBS News, other craft distilleries around the country from Portland to Atlanta are mixing up batches as well. And all are donating them to the public and local businesses in need.
↦ Proper Technique: Rub your hands together, covering your entire hand, including between your fingers with the sanitizer. Stop rubbing in the sanitizer only once your skin is dry.
Other Things We’re Talking About Today
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Boost Your Immunity by Working Out
Just a little exercise at home can keep you healthy
We're not telling you to go to the gym. Your gym is probably closed anyway. But you should stay active. For your sanity and for your immunity.
According to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, exercise causes immune-system cells to attack viruses, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of colds and other illnesses. Scientists reported that those who worked out five times a week suffer about 50 percent fewer colds. And if they do get a cold, their symptoms are significantly milder than those who do not work out regularly.
Plus, as Dr. Larisa Corda explained to The Stylist, "By incorporating exercise into our routines, it releases endorphins, those feel-good hormones that improve our sleep quality and reduce stress levels—two known components that can compromise the immune system."
So pull up a few YouTube workouts, of follow some fitness influencers (like Nathan McCallum above), to find a few solid workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home.
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Morning Motto
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