***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.”

[Titty Meat]

Well damn KC is starting to get very serious they shut down Loose park

[dirk digler]

Here is Sauto's sheriff, my neighboring county. The guy is a clown.

Benton County Central Dispatch has been inundated with phone calls regarding fake news and speculation concerning the quarantine of Warsaw and Benton County as a whole. I, as your Sheriff am telling you that unless President Trump enacts Martial Law, your Constitutional Rights are intact. You are free to move about, congregate as you see fit (To clarify... the COVID 19 Virus is real. It's scary because of the health risk and the unknown. If you gather, use caution and common sense.) and live free as the power of our great Constitution permits. As your Sheriff, I will not support any infringements upon your Constitutional Rights! The Government can ask you to conform, plead with you, educate you and try to scare you into conforming with the experts. At the end of the day we are Americans. We are Free to choose and as your Sheriff, I will not stand for anything less! With that being said, common sense needs to be applied to help stem the spread of the COVID 19 virus. Washing of your hands, sanitize after contact, personal hygiene and other common courtesies as well as staying home and away from folks if your sick.! Be safe, do the right thing but never allow your Constitutional Rights to be diminished. If you have questions or concerns involving the virus, call your local health department. I will keep you updated on any local issues if they arise. I will be one of the first officials notified if anything changes. Sheriff Knox

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Everyone in our household is eating far less than pre-Lockdown.

Since the kids aren't able to have recess twice a day or PE while the parks, Disneyland and walking trails are all closed, they're hardly eating at all because they're not burning their normal calories.

Same goes for me: Lake Hollywood is closed so I can't even go on walks or runs, so I'm eating the bare minimum for most meals because I know I'm not going to be able to burn as many calories as normal.

This probably doesn't apply to the under-40 crowd but for those of us over 40, counting calories each day has become a real thing for me.

Yeah, I keep reading about the COVID 20.

Man, stress and the fact that you simply cook less for yourself than the restaurant gives you and I've lost about 14 pounds over the last 3 weeks or so.

I dunno how some folks are getting heavier. The LAST thing I want to do right now is eat. I've been having a bowl of mini-wheats in the morning just to have something in my stomach when I take zinc (more to stave off the inevitable spring cold that will freak everyone out than anything) and then dinner. I figure the only thing keeping me near 1800 calories a day right now is a couple beers most evenings.

[BWillie]

Approaching 1 milsky reported Covid cases.

[Kiimo]

Belton doing Belton things never gets old

[RollChiefsRoll]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Here. You can peruse all the stuff that she does to try and make me fat.

https://www.instagram.com/kelbakesallday/

****in’ A. Y’all wanna add a third to that marriage?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Well damn KC is starting to get very serious they shut down Loose park

so how you getting laid now

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Here is Sauto's sheriff, my neighboring county. The guy is a clown.

I have no idea why a Sheriff is an electable position. Seems like a conflict of interest.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Yeah, I keep reading about the COVID 20.

Man, stress and the fact that you simply cook less for yourself than the restaurant gives you and I've lost about 14 pounds over the last 3 weeks or so.

I dunno how some folks are getting heavier. The LAST thing I want to do right now is eat. I've been having a bowl of mini-wheats in the morning just to have something in my stomach when I take zinc (more to stave off the inevitable spring cold that will freak everyone out than anything) and then dinner. I figure the only thing keeping me near 1800 calories a day right now is a couple beers most evenings.

Yeah, I lost nine pounds the first week.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

so how you getting laid now

That has never been a thing for him to begin with. He's just maintaining status quo.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Yeah, I keep reading about the COVID 20.

Man, stress and the fact that you simply cook less for yourself than the restaurant gives you and I've lost about 14 pounds over the last 3 weeks or so.

I dunno how some folks are getting heavier. The LAST thing I want to do right now is eat. I've been having a bowl of mini-wheats in the morning just to have something in my stomach when I take zinc (more to stave off the inevitable spring cold that will freak everyone out than anything) and then dinner. I figure the only thing keeping me near 1800 calories a day right now is a couple beers most evenings.

For me I'm usually a small thing in the morning, a snack here or there then dinner......everyone else being home kids/wife they eat 3 times a day so it's encouraging me to eat way more.

I'm use to spending the day hours by myself and not eating much, now there are meals in there because they all expect them.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Any good news today? Are the new cases still going down?

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

so how you getting laid now

those dicks aren't gonna suck themselves

[TLO]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Yeah, I keep reading about the COVID 20.

Man, stress and the fact that you simply cook less for yourself than the restaurant gives you and I've lost about 14 pounds over the last 3 weeks or so.

I dunno how some folks are getting heavier. The LAST thing I want to do right now is eat. I've been having a bowl of mini-wheats in the morning just to have something in my stomach when I take zinc (more to stave off the inevitable spring cold that will freak everyone out than anything) and then dinner. I figure the only thing keeping me near 1800 calories a day right now is a couple beers most evenings.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Yeah, I lost nine pounds the first week.

I've lost about 8 pounds as well.

[jdubya]

Check your state for peak time

https://www.axios.com/coronavirus-st...7955c559a.html