First, let me say that I prefer Dos Equis to Corona, so I'm not really worried...
However - Pandemic Outbreak is THE number one EOTWAWKI event, or major SHTF that is actually likely to happen, in my opinion. Way more so than EMP putting grid down, Blue Hats taking over, or any of that other silliness. So what does one do?
I'll say this again, because I have worked in Public Health, and been on conference calls with CDC updates: In a pandemic event, THE most important thing you can do is NOT come in contact with other people. That means stay home if at all possible.
What that DOES NOT mean is get as many N95 masks and rubber gloves and pretend you are on a CDC Hot Team. If you do that, you will fail, and you will likely get sick. Observe basic hygiene, and even consider a mask if you must, but don't pretend for a moment that you are doing anything truly significant.One slip and an accidental eye wip, nose-sniff at the wrong time, or forget to hand-sanitize and you are contaminated.
Instead:
#1 Be fit/healthy! Always a good move SHTF or not
#2 Basic hygiene habits
#3 If it gets bad - arrange life to stay home/work from home if possible (That takes PREPARATION!)
- That also means Water, Food, etc....Which is why I always say food and water will get you through more SHTF events than any amount of bullets
Finally - Remember; If you DO get sick, you are sick in America. Even Ebola, while not fun, is generally not fatal! Relax, and remember, that your survival is a media spin opportunity. Unless you are immune compromised, elderly, etc. you may be unhappy for a time, even hospitalized, but will most likely survive.
So relax, AND ENJOY THE MEDIA HYPE. THERE IS LITTLE/NOTHING YOU CAN DO - EXCEPT MAYBE STOCK FOOD & WATER!
