***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.”

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Why does the color of his skin matter you more than the content of his character?

ugh dude it's too early for this horseshit

[BigCatDaddy]

The Simpsons predicted it once again

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...JFsADOAdHtaXcL

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED

It’s going to take years of research on that vaccine before you convince parents to get there children vaccinated for a disease that’s literally only killed 12 kids under the age of 14 according to the CDC data. At least I hope parents haven’t become this stupid!

Kids getting it isn’t to protect them but their teachers, grand parents, parents

Of course it would have to be proven safe .

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Exactly how would a company compel someones medical records?

HIPAA Prevents this.

If I don’t get the flu shot and we have an outbreak at work and I don’t show proof I have it I have to stay home unpaid.

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by LTL

Probably different I know a lot of hospitals make it mandatory for the flu shot. Take the shot or wear a mask.

Ya it’s not mandatory at our hospital but I can’t work during an outbreak if I don’t have it. Unless I go on tamiflu

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Old rich white dude slams media on Fox news well I never

Lol...

Id also like to mention I don't agree with that guy was just posting the article because I thought it was interesting.

Personally, I think the media has been pretty good reporting through this pandemic. They reported what was told to them.

[POND_OF_RED]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Kids getting it isn’t to protect them but their teachers, grand parents, parents

Of course it would have to be proven safe .

Yes, I understand how vaccines work. I’m not an antivaxxer. I’m just being real. There is no way you’re going to be able to convince most parents to get their kids vaccinated for this in the next 5 years with the data that we are currently seeing. The vaccines that we are required to get for school were all deadly diseases to children. This one really isn’t. Most parents aren’t going to want to use their kids for testing under these circumstances. In about 10-20 years when we have a ton more research then they can make it mandatory if all the research is positive and holds up. In the mean time those most susceptible to the virus should be happy to weigh there options and test out the early stages of the vaccine. Most people will likely volunteer themselves, but it’s definitely a scary deal to try and make this mandatory because that will open a Pandora’s box that I don’t think many want opened.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

Lol...

Id also like to mention I don't agree with that guy was just posting the article because I thought it was interesting.

Personally, I think the media has been pretty good reporting through this pandemic. They reported what was told to them.

The bigger indictment in that video was of the decision makers/bureaucrats. They get paid whether we're shutdown or not.

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by Monticore

If I don’t get the flu shot and we have an outbreak at work and I don’t show proof I have it I have to stay home unpaid.

Ok......... Doesn't change the fact your company can not require you to show medical records.

HIPAA law specifically prevents this for the vast majority of the population. You might be a exception because of liability reasons. But you are 100% not the rule.

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Ok......... Doesn't change the fact your company can not require you to show medical records.

HIPAA law specifically prevents this for the vast majority of the population. You might be a exception because of liability reasons. But you are 100% not the rule.

Can't they do random drug screens at some business?

[SupDock]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Exactly how would a company compel someones medical records?

HIPAA Prevents this.

Because they require it to be hired. Very common in healthcare.

[TLO]

I'm trying to get test results for 2 clients from Quest Diagnostics and their website is bugging out on me. ****

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Can't they do random drug screens at some business?

Drug test don't tell companies what drugs they test positive for. Its a pass/fail system. Again HIPAA doesn't allow for companies to see PERSONAL medical information. Period.

[Mecca]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...virus-pandemic

Roethlisberger knows how to not take no for an answer.

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by SupDock

Because they require it to be hired. Very common in healthcare.

Sure at hiring, and I'm sure medical personal have to sign a waiver of some type for a specific provision in HIPAA in regards to vaccines.