***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!

Click here for the original OP:

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.”

[O.city]

Proud of you tlo

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by O.city

Proud of you tlo

He has come a long way from the guy who was taking his temp 20 times a day rectally if I remember correctly, we are so proud.

[lawrenceRaider]

Originally Posted by TLO

I feel like this is an appropriate place to put this.

As some of you know, I work in healthcare. I work for a large company that provides individualized care for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. (Think of it as providing care for people that live in apartments, houses, etc. Not like a group home or RCF)

Anyway. I've worked as a lower level care manager for this company going on 4 years now. When the pandemic hit, it was obviously incredibly frightening, as the individuals we care for generally have a variety of illnesses that make them more vulnerable to all types of disease/illness.

At first I was a bit paralyzed by fear. (Just check out my early posts in this thread) But I eventually pushed through that fear and decided I would put all my energy into ensuring we were keeping our clients as safe as possible.

We were very successful in doing so. I worked tirelessly ensuring proper care was provided and policies were followed.

Apparently a lot of people took notice because I was offered a very lucrative promotion today. I was praised for my work in general, but the incredible attention to detail in keeping our clients healthy and safe was also mentioned during the meeting.

I will be stepping into the role of branch manager starting within the next month or so. This comes with a lot of responsibility, but also a very, VERY nice pay increase. I didn't realize I'd ever make it to a place with a bachelor's in social work where I'd be making this kind of money. And I'm not stopping here. I'm motivated and determined to keep climbing the ladder.

I'm happy.

Love to hear it! Congrats on a well deserved new opportunity!

[suzzer99]

They’re gonna start sneaking ivermectin to the covid+ patients. They’re already trying to sneak in. This notion of visiting people with covid is to appease folks who want to provide random treatments for the friends and family. pic.twitter.com/MDwY3CgyRC

— Fran Pfizer ������♒️ (@Dani_Knope) September 2, 2021

[wazu]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Wichita pastor battling COVID-19 to be removed from life support





This is the pastor of a friend of mine's parents. Not vaccinated, otherwise healthy 58-year-old. Maybe his death will motivate some of the flock to get vaccinated.

Would hope so. Would be nice if they'd hold a vaccination clinic during this round-the-clock prayer vigil. If people are suspicious of the vaccine, they can just throw in a prayer or two asking for protection from it.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

They’re gonna start sneaking ivermectin to the covid+ patients. They’re already trying to sneak in. This notion of visiting people with covid is to appease folks who want to provide random treatments for the friends and family. pic.twitter.com/MDwY3CgyRC

— Fran Pfizer ������♒️ (@Dani_Knope) September 2, 2021

People are so ****ing stupid.

[Pitt Gorilla]

https://sports.yahoo.com/charles-bar...065447176.html

Charles Barkley has no time for professional sports stars who are refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The NBA legend, while guest co-hosting Thursday’s episode of “The Mike Missanelli Show” on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic, questioned exactly what point some athletes were trying to make by eschewing the shot.

The “Inside the NBA” analyst slammed them as “selfish,” saying they were among the luckiest people during the pandemic because they’ve “gotten every single check” and remained well-paid even as they played to empty stadiums — while others lost their jobs or died from the disease.

“For us to be selfish and not trying to help the world get back where we can take these stupid masks off and go out to dinner in a full restaurant, I just think it’s selfish,” said Barkley, 58, who is fully vaccinated.

“I’ve heard these idiots talk about chips in it, and I heard people talking about [the government] wants to follow us around,” the basketball Hall of Famer added of conspiracy theories surrounding the shots. “They can follow us around anyway. Everybody got a cellphone. And first of all, what are you doing that you’re worried about people following you?”

Last month, Barkley told CNBC that “everybody should be vaccinated” and “the only people who are not vaccinated are just assholes.”

“Can you imagine if one of these guys that are not vaccinated, if they get one of these players’ kids, wives, girlfriends, moms and dads sick and they die over some unnecessary conspiracy bullshit,” Barkley said. “I think that would be tragic.”

“There’s shit you can’t do at work and there’s shit that have to do at work,” he added. “So every workplace has rules, and I think one of the rules [should be] that guys have to be vaccinated.”

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by TLO

I feel like this is an appropriate place to put this.

As some of you know, I work in healthcare. I work for a large company that provides individualized care for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. (Think of it as providing care for people that live in apartments, houses, etc. Not like a group home or RCF)

Anyway. I've worked as a lower level care manager for this company going on 4 years now. When the pandemic hit, it was obviously incredibly frightening, as the individuals we care for generally have a variety of illnesses that make them more vulnerable to all types of disease/illness.

At first I was a bit paralyzed by fear. (Just check out my early posts in this thread) But I eventually pushed through that fear and decided I would put all my energy into ensuring we were keeping our clients as safe as possible.

We were very successful in doing so. I worked tirelessly ensuring proper care was provided and policies were followed.

Apparently a lot of people took notice because I was offered a very lucrative promotion today. I was praised for my work in general, but the incredible attention to detail in keeping our clients healthy and safe was also mentioned during the meeting.

I will be stepping into the role of branch manager starting within the next month or so. This comes with a lot of responsibility, but also a very, VERY nice pay increase. I didn't realize I'd ever make it to a place with a bachelor's in social work where I'd be making this kind of money. And I'm not stopping here. I'm motivated and determined to keep climbing the ladder.

I'm happy.

I'm assuming if the promotion meant you wouldn't be able to post here as much you would have turned down the offer.

[lawrenceRaider]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

https://sports.yahoo.com/charles-bar...065447176.html

Charles Barkley has no time for professional sports stars who are refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The NBA legend, while guest co-hosting Thursday’s episode of “The Mike Missanelli Show” on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic, questioned exactly what point some athletes were trying to make by eschewing the shot.

The “Inside the NBA” analyst slammed them as “selfish,” saying they were among the luckiest people during the pandemic because they’ve “gotten every single check” and remained well-paid even as they played to empty stadiums — while others lost their jobs or died from the disease.

“For us to be selfish and not trying to help the world get back where we can take these stupid masks off and go out to dinner in a full restaurant, I just think it’s selfish,” said Barkley, 58, who is fully vaccinated.

“I’ve heard these idiots talk about chips in it, and I heard people talking about [the government] wants to follow us around,” the basketball Hall of Famer added of conspiracy theories surrounding the shots. “They can follow us around anyway. Everybody got a cellphone. And first of all, what are you doing that you’re worried about people following you?”

Last month, Barkley told CNBC that “everybody should be vaccinated” and “the only people who are not vaccinated are just assholes.”

“Can you imagine if one of these guys that are not vaccinated, if they get one of these players’ kids, wives, girlfriends, moms and dads sick and they die over some unnecessary conspiracy bullshit,” Barkley said. “I think that would be tragic.”

“There’s shit you can’t do at work and there’s shit that have to do at work,” he added. “So every workplace has rules, and I think one of the rules [should be] that guys have to be vaccinated.”

Chuck is a national treasure.

[lawrenceRaider]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

People are so ****ing stupid.

Well, as my extremely bi-polar mother in law (RIP) used to yell at the TV when people were in hospital dying from Darwinian choices, "let them die!".

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

https://sports.yahoo.com/charles-bar...065447176.html



Charles Barkley has no time for professional sports stars who are refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.



The NBA legend, while guest co-hosting Thursday’s episode of “The Mike Missanelli Show” on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic, questioned exactly what point some athletes were trying to make by eschewing the shot.



The “Inside the NBA” analyst slammed them as “selfish,” saying they were among the luckiest people during the pandemic because they’ve “gotten every single check” and remained well-paid even as they played to empty stadiums — while others lost their jobs or died from the disease.



“For us to be selfish and not trying to help the world get back where we can take these stupid masks off and go out to dinner in a full restaurant, I just think it’s selfish,” said Barkley, 58, who is fully vaccinated.



“I’ve heard these idiots talk about chips in it, and I heard people talking about [the government] wants to follow us around,” the basketball Hall of Famer added of conspiracy theories surrounding the shots. “They can follow us around anyway. Everybody got a cellphone. And first of all, what are you doing that you’re worried about people following you?”



Last month, Barkley told CNBC that “everybody should be vaccinated” and “the only people who are not vaccinated are just assholes.”



“Can you imagine if one of these guys that are not vaccinated, if they get one of these players’ kids, wives, girlfriends, moms and dads sick and they die over some unnecessary conspiracy bullshit,” Barkley said. “I think that would be tragic.”



“There’s shit you can’t do at work and there’s shit that have to do at work,” he added. “So every workplace has rules, and I think one of the rules [should be] that guys have to be vaccinated.”

Nailed it.

[suzzer99]

Prof Deonandan was asked by a student journalist what he would say to the 20% of polled uOttawa students who complain that our campus's vaccine requirements are an "infringement on their rights of free movement." His response: pic.twitter.com/6l0BiXawoS

— Science Monkey (@sciencemonkeyca) September 4, 2021

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by lawrenceRaider

More good news for the vaccinated.

https://news.yahoo.com/breakthough-i...121727306.html

people who were fully vaccinated, 0.2% reported a breakthrough infection, the researchers found.

What is the rate of infection for unvaccinated?

[TLO]

Folks in here that work in a hospital setting. Say someone tests positive for covid. What are the current guidelines being used to determine who gets the monoclonal antibody treatments?

[loochy]

*insert stupid Twitter shaming post here*