***NON-POLITICAL COVID-19 Discussion Thread***

[JakeF]

A couple of reminders...

Originally Posted by Bwana

Once again, don't come in this thread with some kind of political agenda, or you will be shown the door. If you want to go that route, there is a thread about this in DC.

Originally Posted by Dartgod

People, there is a lot of good information in this thread, let's try to keep the petty bickering to a minimum.

We all have varying opinions about the impact of this, the numbers, etc. We will all never agree with each other. But we can all keep it civil.

Thanks!

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Spoiler!

Apparently the CoronaVirus can survive on a inanimate objects, such as door knobs, for 9 days.

California coronavirus case could be first spread within U.S. community, CDC says
By SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA, JACLYN COSGROVE
FEB. 26, 2020 8:04 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating what could be the first case of novel coronavirus in the United States involving a patient in California who neither recently traveled out of the country nor was in contact with someone who did.

“At this time, the patient’s exposure is unknown. It’s possible this could be an instance of community spread of COVID-19, which would be the first time this has happened in the United States,” the CDC said in a statement. “Community spread means spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown. It’s also possible, however, that the patient may have been exposed to a returned traveler who was infected.”

The individual is a resident of Solano County and is receiving medical care in Sacramento County, according to the state Department of Public Health.

The CDC said the “case was detected through the U.S. public health system — picked up by astute clinicians.”

Officials at UC Davis Medical Center expanded on what the federal agency might have meant by that in an email sent Wednesday, as reported by the Davis Enterprise newspaper.

The patient arrived at UC Davis Medical Center from another hospital Feb. 19 and “had already been intubated, was on a ventilator, and given droplet protection orders because of an undiagnosed and suspected viral condition,” according to an email sent by UC Davis officials that was obtained by the Davis Enterprise.

The staff at UC Davis requested COVID-19 testing by the CDC, but because the patient didn’t fit the CDC’s existing criteria for the virus, a test wasn’t immediately administered, according to the email. The CDC then ordered the test Sunday, and results were announced Wednesday. Hospital administrators reportedly said in the email that despite these issues, there has been minimal exposure at the hospital because of safety protocols they have in place.

A UC Davis Health spokesperson declined Wednesday evening to share the email with The Times.

Since Feb. 2, more than 8,400 returning travelers from China have entered California, according to the state health department. They have been advised to self-quarantine for 14 days and limit interactions with others as much as possible, officials said.

“This is a new virus, and while we are still learning about it, there is a lot we already know,” Dr. Sonia Angell, director of the California Department of Public Health, said in a statement. “We have been anticipating the potential for such a case in the U.S., and given our close familial, social and business relationships with China, it is not unexpected that the first case in the U.S. would be in California.”

It is not clear how the person became infected, but public health workers could not identify any contacts with people who had traveled to China or other areas where the virus is widespread. That raises concern that the virus is spreading in the United States, creating a challenge for public health officials, experts say.

“It’s the first signal that we could be having silent transmission in the community,” said Lawrence Gostin, director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law. “It probably means there are many more cases out there, and it probably means this individual has infected others, and now it’s a race to try to find out who that person has infected.”

On Tuesday, the CDC offered its most serious warning to date that the United States should expect and prepare for the coronavirus to become a more widespread health issue.

“Ultimately, we expect we will see coronavirus spread in this country,” said Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. “It’s not so much a question of if, but a question of when.”

According to the CDC’s latest count Wednesday morning, 59 U.S. residents have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus — 42 of whom are repatriated citizens from a Diamond Princess cruise. That number has grown by two since Messonnier’s last count Tuesday, although the CDC was not immediately available to offer details on the additional cases.

More than 82,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported globally, and more than 2,700 people have died, with the majority in mainland China, the epicenter of the outbreak.

But public health leaders have repeatedly reminded residents that the health risk from the novel coronavirus to the general public remains low.

“While COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, it has a low mortality rate,” the state Department of Public Health said in a statement Wednesday. “From the international data we have, of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, approximately 80% do not exhibit symptoms that would require hospitalization. There have been no confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 in the United States to date.”

CDC officials have also warned that although the virus is likely to spread in U.S. communities, the flu still poses a greater risk.

Gostin said the news of potential silent transmission does not eliminate the possibility of containing the virus in the U.S. and preventing an outbreak.

“There are few enough cases that we should at least try,” he said. “Most of us are not optimistic that that will be successful, but we’re still in the position to try.”

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Bullshit. I shared the good news about the DOW and jobs on FB. 19 likes, all 19 lean right and I have a diverse list of FBFs. A lot of people want to see bad things happen.

Could it be that all of your friends that aren't RWNJs hid you for continually sharing political shit on Facebook?

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by stumppy

It's a shame Fauci got sidelined for getting more press coverage than Trump. Seen that coming from a mile away.

Probably true since now Fauci is saying some schools could open after the summer.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Pablo

Could it be that all of your friends that aren't RWNJs hid you for continually sharing political shit on Facebook?

I don't share political shit outside some Babylonlee satire for the lulz

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Bullshit. I shared the good news about the DOW and jobs on FB. 19 likes, all 19 lean right and I have a diverse list of FBFs. A lot of people want to see bad things happen.

Man that Facebooks I tell ya what

[staylor26]

Remember when Mecca thought it was just one expert saying protesting was ok?

Over 1,000 health professionals sign a letter saying, Don't shut down protests using coronavirus concerns as an excuse

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/healt...4ZacZb9Va2YWuU

[Naptown Chief]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Remember when Mecca thought it was just one expert saying protesting was ok?

Over 1,000 health professionals sign a letter saying, Don't shut down protests using coronavirus concerns as an excuse

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/healt...4ZacZb9Va2YWuU

Science has proven that liberal belief alters your immune system and, therefore, you cannot contract the coronavirus. Facts.

[Easy 6]

Covid is apparently a terrible JOKE

Open the economy all the way, crank that bitch wide open... protests/riots are fine and in fact even HEALTHY for America, but businesses and churches making money is forbidden

It’s a power grab, and it isn’t going unchecked... don’t think for a minute this shit is being overlooked

[Naptown Chief]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Covid is apparently a terrible JOKE

Open the economy all the way, crank that bitch wide open... protests/riots are fine and in fact even HEALTHY for America, but businesses and churches making money is forbidden

It’s a power grab, and it isn’t going unchecked... don’t think for a minute this shit is being overlooked

Hoax Fan has no shame

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Is he unavailable to the press?

Doesn't understand what sidelined means.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Remember when Mecca thought it was just one expert saying protesting was ok?

Over 1,000 health professionals sign a letter saying, Don't shut down protests using coronavirus concerns as an excuse

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/healt...4ZacZb9Va2YWuU

"Staying at home, social distancing, and public masking are effective at minimizing the spread of COVID-19. To the extent possible, we support the application of these public health best practices during demonstrations that call attention to the pervasive lethal force of white supremacy," the letter says.

[stumppy]

Lotta...

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by Naptown Chief

Science has proven that liberal belief alters your immune system and, therefore, you cannot contract the coronavirus. Facts.

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/forumdisplay.php?f=30


There's a good place for you to post your shit.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Naptown Chief

Science has proven that liberal belief alters your immune system and, therefore, you cannot contract the coronavirus. Facts.

You seem useless here, bye.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

You seem useless here, bye.

Bearcat is officially on the list of top 10 mods along with DaFace. Congrats

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Man that Facebooks I tell ya what

It's a nice litmus test for sure.