FYI - COVID19 Info: Caring for Someone at Home, Prevention, Symptoms

In today's blog you'll see the CDC's guidelines for caring for someone at home (and when they can finally leave isolation-it's quite a while). Also, BBC News provided a great visual checklist about what you should do to prevent getting COVID19 and the SYMPTOMS. Finally, there is an idea of how long social distancing and sheltering should last in the U.S.  Read on.

SIDE NOTE- Answer to your Question - "HOW LONG WILL THE SHELTERING ACTIONS LAST? - As of March 24, 2020: It lasted a MONTH in This area of China: CHINA TO END MONTHS-LONG HUBEI LOCKDOWN Chinese authorities announced they would end a two-month lockdown of most of virus-hit Hubei province at midnight. People with a clean bill of health will be allowed to leave. The city of Wuhan, where the outbreak started in late December, will remain locked down until April 8. Hubei has seen almost no new infections for more than a week.

  STOP MEETING OTHERS, ASAP. Young and old have died!  Stay at least 6 ft away from others. Don't ride crowded buses, subways, etc. Don't crowd in grocery stores, and certainly don't hoard. We need to be respectful of others. 
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Caring for someone at home
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have only mild illness and should recover at home.* Care at home can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect people who are at risk for getting seriously ill from COVID-19. If you are caring for someone at home, monitor for emergency signs, prevent the spread of germs, treat symptoms, and carefully consider when to end home isolation.

*Note: Older adults and people of any age with certain serious underlying medical conditions like lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes are at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness and should seek care as soon as symptoms start.

Monitor the person for worsening symptoms. Know the emergency warning signs.

• Have their healthcare provider’s contact information on hand.
• If they are getting sicker, call their healthcare provider. For medical emergencies, call 911 and notify the dispatch personnel that they have or are suspected to have COVID-19.

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:

Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion or inability to arouse Bluish lips or face *This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

Prevent the spread of germs when caring for someone who is sick

• Have the person stay in one room, away from other people, including yourself, as much as possible.
  • If possible, have them use a separate bathroom.
  • Avoid sharing personal household items, like dishes, towels, and bedding
  • If facemasks are available, have them wear a facemask when they are around people, including you.
  • It the sick person can’t wear a facemask, you should wear one while in the same room with them, if facemasks are available.
  • If the sick person needs to be around others (within the home, in a vehicle, or doctor’s office), they should wear a facemask.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after interacting with the sick person. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Every day, clean all surfaces that are touched often, like counters, tabletops, and doorknobs
  • Use household cleaning sprays or wipes according to the label instructions.
• Wash laundry thoroughly.
  • If laundry is soiled, wear disposable gloves and keep the soiled items away from your body while laundering. Wash your hands immediately after removing gloves.
• Avoid having any unnecessary visitors.
• For any additional questions about their care, contact their healthcare provider or state or local health department.

Provide symptom treatment

• Make sure the sick person drinks a lot of fluids to stay hydrated and rests at home.
• Over-the-counter medicines may help with symptoms.
• For most people, symptoms last a few days and get better after a week.

When to end home isolation (staying home)

• People with COVID-19 who have stayed home (are home isolated) can stop home isolation under the following conditions:
  • If they will not have a test to determine if they are still contagious, they can leave home after these three things have happened:
    • They have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use medicine that reduces fevers)
      AND  other symptoms have improved (for example, when their cough or shortness of breath have improved)
    • AND at least 7 days have passed since their symptoms first appeared
  • If they will be tested to determine if they are still contagious, they can leave home after these three things have happened: 
    • They no longer have a fever (without the use medicine that reduces fevers)
      AND other symptoms have improved (for example, when their cough or shortness of breath have improved)
    • ANDThey received two negative tests in a row, 24 hours apart. Their doctor will follow CDC guidelines.
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  How can I try to stay well?

  **WASH HANDS WITH HOT WATER, OR USE A GEL SANTIZER FOR 20 SECONDS

  **EVEN WITHOUT SYMPTOMS - WORK AT HOME, AVOID SOCIAL VENUES

  **USE A TISSUE FOR COUGHS

  **IF NO TISSUE- COUGH IN YOUR SLEEVE/ELBOW

  *AVOID TOUCHING EYES, NOSE AND MOUTH WITH UNWASHED HANDS 

  **AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH SICK PEOPLE 

  What are the symptoms - and what should I do if I feel unwell?

  
  

  
  

  

  
  
  

  REMINDER FROM THE CDC:  SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
  The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.: Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath
  Seek medical advice if you • Develop symptoms AND Have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19

  If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to arouse
  • Bluish lips or face

  DURATION: The effects last about 3 weeks. At 1.5 weeks you will likely experience peak symptoms and then gradually improve until week 3. **STAY AT LEAST 3 TO 6 FEET FROM PEOPLE IN YOUR HOME***

  

  

  WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing.  THEN ASK THEM WHERE TO GET TESTED

Most haunted highways in UK : Part 2: The B519, The A666, Old Tay Bridge

B519 by The Spaniard’s Inn

The UK Telegraph and Argus news ran a series about the United Kingdom's most haunted highways, and in this blog you'll learn about a few of them and their resident ghosts. This is the 2nd of several blogs about the UK Highways (By Will Kilner)! 

4. The B519 by The Spaniard’s Inn, Hampstead
A sharp turn in the B519 just before The Spaniard's Inn in Hampstead is said to be haunted by an eighteenth-century highway man.
The ghost's father allegedly owned the pub for a time, and his ghoulish son still paces the road looking to target passing motorists. 
 

Devil's Highway

5. A666, ‘The Devil’s Highway’, Bolton
If any road was going to be haunted, it was always going to be the A666, which shares its name with The Number of the Beast.
Several accidents have been caused by sightings of a hunched-over figure limping at the side of the road along the Devil’s Highway. Known simply as the A666 ghost, dashcam footage from 2015 revealed a white creature appear out of nowhere on the deserted road. The video shows the figure slowly approaching a terrified driver while the passenger cries for help. 
 

The collapse of the Old Tay Railroad bridge

6. The Old Tay Bridge, Dundee
 A violent storm during the winter of 1879 caused the Old Tay Bridge to collapse while a train was passing over it. The six-carriage train plummeted into the ice-cold waters of the Tay and all 75 passengers on board were tragically killed.
According to an old legend, on the anniversary of the disaster each year, a phantom train can be seen crossing the old bridge and locals report hearing the screaming cries of the victims.

 If you like hauntings about England, read about MY personal experiences and learn History! -One of my books is called "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation" and is all about the various ghosts I met when I took 2 vacations in England. Available on Amazon.com: 

My first Facebook Live Was Today - Watch it here.

My first attempt at doing a Facebook live happened today (for about 8 minutes). It was last minute, as I was trying to figure out how to do these events in place of upcoming appearances. So, I used it as a "hello" and an introduction to my books, with a hint about may upcoming latest book! 

  I am thinking about doing this again on Sunday, April 4th... and  during the broadcast I can answer your questions. Let me know what you think.

 You can post reactions here: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsandspirits.insightsfromamedium/

Stay Tuned for a BIG Announcement!

A Hauntingly good announcement is coming up over the next week or two... and here's clue!
www.robgutro.com

LIVE INTERVIEW - March 28 -Rob Gutro on The Exploring Unexplained Phenomena radio

Mark your calendars!  On Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. EST  tune in as Rob Gutro, Author/Medium has a live Interview with hose Scott Colborn on The Exploring Unexplained Phenomena radio program (EUP)
   - Rob talks ghosts, spirits and pets in the afterlife Saturday morning 10 am – 12 noon Central Time. Worldwide live, http://www.kzum.org  .
Live in Lincoln, NE via KZUM Radio 89.3 FM.
 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/51128454206/ .
More at http://scottcolborn.com .
The world’s longest-running paranormal talk radio program, since 1984 !
Free archives: 2005 – 2/2017, http://www.eupradio.net . 2/2017 to the present, http://www.kzum.org/eup/ .

Video: Jimmy Stewart Reads a Touching Poem About His Dog Beau

As a dog dad (and one who has lost 2 dogs) I can relate whenever someone expresses love over their canine kids, a friend of mine found this great clip of actor Jimmy Stewart reading a poem he wrote about his dog named Beau. He read it when he as a guest on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Stay with it until the end as it will really make you think of your dogs who have crossed over. Video:

United Kingdom Book Reviews I like on "Pets and the Afterlife"

My books are available around the world and recently I figured out how to see reviews from other countries. This is a review I like from the United Kindgom about "Pets and the Afterlife" by Rob Gutro. You can link to the page on Amazon.co.uk: https://tinyurl.com/t64vjc9 

 M. Delaroche
 5.0 out of 5 stars 
Very helpful in painful times of loss 
 9 September 2019 Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I purchased this book and the second book on pets and the afterlife after losing my soulmate cat Samedi in December 2016. Strange things started to happen, and I thought I was going insane. 
    Thanks to these books and the replies from Rob to my emails, I was reassured and able to understand and find peace. I have read these book three times so far as they help me to maintain that peace – I receive far fewer signs than before, so need that reassurance. I also bought these books for my cousin who was devastated at losing his sweet cat at a very young age – they really helped him as they did me. 
   I highly recommend both books on pets and the afterlife by Rob Gutro – he’s an amazing person and he knows what he is talking about – he’s both a medium and a scientist – a very interesting combination – you will not regret buying his books!

An Observation: A Need to be Patient with Medium Messages

If you have ever gone to medium, they may tell you that they are hearing some things from spirit that you may not understand. However, over time, you may.
  There a have been several instances where I have given people readings that included a description of someone that passed who was connected to them, or a dog or cat that gave a specific number, date or time that would identify them. In each case, the person told me that they didn't understand. Although the person for whom I described an older man in spirit purposely set out to humiliate and embarrass me.
THEY FIGURED IT OUT EVEN MONTHS LATER-   In all cases, the people eventually figured out what the sign was, the number, or in the worst case, who the man was. I'm writing about this because you need to know that sometimes it takes time to figure messages out.
PLEASE DON'T REACT NEGATIVELY - If you don't understand a sign, don't lash out at the people trying to help you (me and other mediums).  Recently, I apparently gave a reading to someone who read one of my books, and she wrote a "not good" review of my book, saying that I'm "just someone trying to make money from grieving people." 
    That horrible "review" now sits forever on Amazon.com, because someone didn't have patience, and instead decided to lash out at the person trying to help.
   I was hurt, angry and disappointed that someone would think that of me.

   First, I don't and have NEVER charged for readings. So, how I can I make money off of people? 
    Second, the books I write teach the reader to recognize the signs from their own people in spirit. As a self-published author, I set the prices of my books at $10 or LESS, cheaper than all other books on the topics. I do this not to make profit (I make less than 50 cents a book), but to teach people how to recognize signs and get comfort and understanding their loved ones are still around them.

BOTTOM LINE - You may not immediately understand things a medium tells you. Please, please, please don't get hostile with a medium. Mediums just convey information they hear. They DON"T KNOW YOU. All they want to do is help you. 

Most haunted highways in UK : Part 1: Blue Bell Hill, Stockbridge Bypass, M6

The UK Telegraph and Argus news ran a series about the United Kingdom's most haunted highways, and in this blog you'll learn about a few of them and their resident ghosts. This is the first of 4 blogs about the UK Highways (  By Will Kilner)!

  1. Blue Bell Hill, Kent

Over the last few decades, there have been countless reported sightings of ghostly figures in the road amongst Blue Bell Hill. The most reported being that of Judith Langham, a young bride-to-be who was killed in a car collision on the day of her wedding – 19 November 1965 – when she was just 22.
According to the reports, she haunts the road wearing a white dress and startles drivers who believe they’ve hit and injured her, yet when they get out of their car to help, she’s simply disappeared. 

Stockbridge Bypass, Sheffield

2. Stockbridge Bypass, Sheffield
In 1988, a new road was built across the Peak District to help connect the M1 with the Woodhead Pass and the A1616. Once building work started, reports of unusual occurrences began to surface, and the road soon became really famous for its paranormal activity.
During the time the road was under construction, it was reported that two security guards witness young children playing in the middle of the construction site. As they got closer, the children began to disappear with no footprint evidence left in the trail behind them. 

The M6 Motorway

3. M6 motorway
Part of this route has existed for nearly two thousand years, having been used by Roman soldiers during the Roman occupation of England in 55 BC, so it’s no wonder the M6 boasts its fair share of spooks.
It’s been reported that motorists driving on the M6 have witnessed unusual phenomena, like Roman soldiers marching across the road. Some people have claimed that there have been a set of eyes looking at them from behind bushes too. 

 If you like hauntings about England, read about MY personal experiences and learn History! -One of my books is called "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation" and is all about the various ghosts I met when I took 2 vacations in England. Available on Amazon.com: 

"Carabinieri Love," Another Great Novel by Josie Naclerio

I just finished enjoying my friend Josie Naclerio's novel "Carabinieri Love," the third in the Carabineri (Italian military police) romance series. This is  another well-crafted novel with engaging characters that you want to come together. Just like the first 2 books in the series, this would make a great movie.

Like books 1 and 2, "Love in the Ruins," and "Italian Love," the central character is officer in the Carabinieri. A Carabinieri, for those of us who are unfamiliar with the word, are the national gendarmerie of Italy who primarily carry out domestic policing duties. It is one of Italy's main law enforcement agencies, alongside the Polizia di Stato and the Guardia di Finanza.

The officer, Riccardo Mariani, was born into a family that operated one of Italy's biggest movie studios, but he walked away as a teenager. The novel contains dark secrets, twists, turns and a lot of unexpected things, including a twisted adversary.

Riccardo's love interest is Sophia, Italy's foremost actress. There's love, anger, disappointment, romance and a story that will keep you wanting to read to the end! The other thing that I enjoyed about this novel, is that it builds on all of the characters the author introduced in her first two novels in the series, so you know what's happened with them.  Another great Carabinieri novel from Josie Naclerio! 

I recommend read them all, and it does help to read them in order so you see how the characters interact and build over time. Five of five stars.