Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Day 18, Lefkas marina community

While under lockdown, with most people in the marina staying put and venturing out only when necessary, individual preferences and quirks are becoming more obvious. Some people are noticeably more eager to socialize and from their cockpit chat up people walking by, while others are happy to stay inside. I imagine that with some couples, it can get difficult to be cooped up with one's partner 24/7 and I notice that often either one or the other head out to the shops or for exercise. 
I think that those who have projects to tackle, whether boat maintenance or writing a book, will be able to better cope with the lockdown. People who are used to sitting in cafes for hours at a time and chatting will find it the hardest to adjust.
There are those who out of habit, must go to the shops each morning, probably risking an infection more than necessary. Even though there is only one known case on the island, there could be quite a few people without symptoms. 
Most of us in the marina are retired, over 60, possibly with pre-existing conditions, such as heart and lung problems and thus more susceptible to getting a serious case of the virus. I'm very glad to see that the government is insisting on social distancing to slow down the progression of this pandemic. There is some talk of the virus not being as aggressive when it's hot - let's hope that the weather warms up soon.
A rainy day today again but a bit warmer - I'm glad to have gone running yesterday but I need to do some indoor exercises today perhaps with some hand weights. It's the 1st of April, so anyone who needs to or wants to can with port authority's permission move their boat to the town quay but it's not possible to return to the marina if things don't work out. So far, I haven't seen anyone leave yet.
A few people began organizing online events: birthday and anniversary parties, meetings. Tonight we are having a virtual quiz night and on Sunday, a talent night. 

Statistics: 1314 cases, 85 intubated, 49 dead and 90% had underlying health issues. 
The recommendation is not to wear masks and to leave them for health workers, those who are infected and those who look after the infected. However, since 10-50% of transmissions are due to asymptomatic patients, we should all be wearing masks. Make your own and leave the others for the health workers.

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