{"id":40275,"date":"2020-03-02T12:51:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T03:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=40275"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:25","slug":"covid-19-stockpiling-vs-hoarding-hospitals-ambulances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200302\/announcements\/covid-19-stockpiling-vs-hoarding-hospitals-ambulances","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: The difference between stockpiling and hoarding. Hospitals and ambulances. Everything about the government and WHO seems fishy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I suppose… but I’ve never felt like everything was this suspicious.

There was the nuclear accident on March 11, 2011, which I’ll admit was sketchy too…

Regarding this new COVID-19 coronavirus,
the government and WHO don’t seem to be showing their true intentions\u2014whether they’re fully committed or just half-hearted.

It feels like the government is hiding something… <\/strong>



Close contact <\/strong>means
\u2460 proximity and \u2461 duration. It’s when you touch someone without necessary infection prevention measures, or when you’re within arm’s reach facing each other (roughly 2 meters as a guideline) <\/strong>for prolonged contact. <\/strong>If close contact <\/strong>occurs, you’re considered a close contact.

Pretty much any conversation counts as close contact…
Prolonged contact, though… <\/strong>

<\/strong>When I think about it…
despite that massive earthquake, people didn’t stockpile…
despite those typhoons. People didn’t stockpile…

Right now, I think every choice is left to each individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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As you probably know…

If you suspect COVID-19 infection, it seems ambulances will transport you, but they coordinate with the health department for transport. <\/strong><\/a>

Regular hospitals generally won’t accept you. <\/strong>

For example, if you get infected, run a fever of 37.5 degrees and wait four days, <\/strong>and things don’t improve, it might be “too late already.” <\/strong>


First, wash your hands, wear a mask, and gargle <\/strong>properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the claim that masks have no evidence of effectiveness…
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Anyone would think that having a filter before you breathe in is better than nothing…

Some say the virus is smaller than mask filters anyway…
But couldn’t the virus still stick to the filter?

About COVID-19 mask alternatives I looked into on Amazon… <\/strong><\/a>
\u2191I’ve written some alternative ideas there too.

Finally, even the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is saying wear a mask when you go out. <\/strong><\/a>

The WHO’s advice on mask use for COVID-19 is “healthy people don’t need them,” <\/strong>
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which is the complete opposite opinion, and public sentiment is turbulent…


Always use your own judgment and decide responsibly. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For example…
tissue and toilet paper. We have plenty! No need to worry! <\/strong>



Hoarding is a no-go. <\/strong>
But
in my opinion, stockpiling is a yes. <\/strong>

If we run out of toilet paper, it’s really bad!

Stock what you need, then stop! Don’t buy more than necessary! That’s what I think.

And absolutely no reselling! <\/strong>


My guess is
if we keep selling and supplying at this pace, we’ll run out, so don’t panic. <\/strong> I sense that intention.
At normal rates, we’d be fine…

For example,
hospitals and facilities that really need supplies can’t get them\u2014that’s the problem. <\/strong>

Everything comes down to staying calm and not panicking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this new COVID-19 coronavirus,

not getting infected is what matters most.

In my view, if you take it lightly, you’ll really suffer. <\/strong>


I wish I could hear from people who got infected and recovered…

Everything is just speculation, and it’s terrifying.

I think the key is to boost your immunity and try not to get infected.

If an earthquake hit now… at an evacuation center… oh, that’s scary!
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