***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.”

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Soren Petro has turned his show into MSNBC.

You should do a better job of explaining what that means since I haven't listened to sports radio in months nor do I watch news stations...

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers

One of my friends tested positive (antibody test). Now Jefferson County makes him get retested every week. He thinks he had Covid 2 months ago. Was sick for 3 or 4 days, nothing terrible. He said he has to continue to get re-tested every week "until they say otherwise".

I have no idea if this is a state or county mandate or they are using as some sort of lab rat.

Ugh, I hope that doesn't happen to me. The county can force him to come in and test? I'm going because my annual cardiologist check up is this week and they make you get a CV-19 test before they'll let you into the hospital.

Why did your friend decide to get the antibody test? He just wanted to know?

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Donger

Are any Phoenix/Arizona locals aware of any restrictions on visitors from out-of-state? I know that there was a 14 day quarantine order but as far as I can tell, it's expired.

None in place as of today though we prefer anyone from the east coast and certain parts of California quarantine themselves from visiting permanently.

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Ugh, The county can force him to come in and test?...........

Why did your friend decide to get the antibody test? He just wanted to know?

They told him "he is required to come in every week until he has been "cleared". He does not have the stones to tell them no or blow it off.

He thought he just had the normal flu earlier. His wife suggested he get tested. She has tested negative.

I am thinking they are using him for some sort of data for the state but who knows.

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Ugh, I hope that doesn't happen to me. The county can force him to come in and test? I'm going because my annual cardiologist check up is this week and they make you get a CV-19 test before they'll let you into the hospital.

Why did your friend decide to get the antibody test? He just wanted to know?

PS-
Vailpass- good luck with the check up

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers

They told him "he is required to come in every week until he has been "cleared". He does not have the stones to tell them no or blow it off.

He thought he just had the normal flu earlier. His wife suggested he get tested. She has tested negative.

I am thinking they are using him for some sort of data for the state but who knows.

There is a fine line between doing what's best for the common good and surrendering your rights to the state. I'm not sure where this one falls or what I would do. And with that I will cease commenting on this so as not to stray into politics. Thanks for the conversation, best of luck to your friend.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers

PS-
Vailpass- good luck with the check up

Thanks man. I feel hale and hearty so if I come out positive it'll be a surprise.

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Thanks man. I feel hale and hearty so if I come out positive it'll be a surprise.

you know your sig pic is smoking a cig, right?
just sayin'

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers

One of my friends tested positive (antibody test). Now Jefferson County makes him get retested every week. He thinks he had Covid 2 months ago. Was sick for 3 or 4 days, nothing terrible. He said he has to continue to get re-tested every week "until they say otherwise".

I have no idea if this is a state or county mandate or they are using as some sort of lab rat.

Odd. Why do they want him tested repeatedly if he already has antibodies?

For what it's worth, it's definitely not a statewide thing. I have a friend with a positive antibody test, and she hasn't had to do anything at all. She's in Broomfield, though.

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Odd. Why do they want him tested repeatedly if he already has antibodies?

For what it's worth, it's definitely not a statewide thing. I have a friend with a positive antibody test, and she hasn't had to do anything at all. She's in Broomfield, though.

My hypothesis is he was a certain blood type and they are collecting data from him. Kind of sounds conspiratorial I know but my neighbor tested positive and does not have to do this either.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers

you know your sig pic is smoking a cig, right?
just sayin'

My sig has a cig? I hadn't thought of it that way. But I like it.

[jdubya]

The new swab tests here in Ca is even easier. Its a swab that goes just inside the nostril.....no more brain scratchers.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by jdubya

The new swab tests here in Ca is even easier. Its a swab that goes just inside the nostril.....no more brain scratchers.

I don't suppose those will get to AZ by Sunday morning?

[srvy]

Originally Posted by Mecca

You should do a better job of explaining what that means since I haven't listened to sports radio in months nor do I watch news stations...

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by vailpass

I don't suppose those will get to AZ by Sunday morning?

I’m going for my 4th swab on Tuesday.

Only pussies complain.