Thanks for this thread, vulcan30!
Wishing you well.
I'm home after being furloughed, though initially worked for weeks as an essential employee. Through the months, I've approached this COVID-19 threat with err on the side of caution and a wait and see attitude; so far, so good. Prayer helps a lot.
Sometimes I mind being home, other times not so much. I think of how much worse it could be and that helps.
My heart goes out to all who have been affected by the virus; it has been devastating for so many.
As far as the media here in the US -- it's a political game. They are using crises, including COVID-19, to manipulate via sensationalism. That is something we all could do well without.