***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.”

[dirk digler]

Coronavirus vaccine hopes rise after strong trial results

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/15/coronavirus-vaccine-breakthrough-oxford-scientists-discover/?utm_content=telegraph&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1594883476

Vaccine by Oxford scientists could offer 'double defence' against the virus.

Oxford scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in their quest for a Covid-19 vaccine after discovering that the jab triggers a response that may offer a "double defence" against the virus.

Phase I human trials of the world-leading Oxford vaccine have shown that it generates an immune response against the disease, The Telegraph has learned.

Blood samples taken from a group of UK volunteers given a dose of the vaccine showed that it stimulated the body to produce both antibodies and "killer T-cells", a senior source said.

The discovery is promising because separate studies have suggested antibodies may fade away within months, while T-cells can stay in circulation for years.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Vaccine by Oxford scientists could offer 'double defence' against the virus.

Oxford scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in their quest for a Covid-19 vaccine after discovering that the jab triggers a response that may offer a "double defence" against the virus.

Phase I human trials of the world-leading Oxford vaccine have shown that it generates an immune response against the disease, The Telegraph has learned.

Blood samples taken from a group of UK volunteers given a dose of the vaccine showed that it stimulated the body to produce both antibodies and "killer T-cells", a senior source said.

The discovery is promising because separate studies have suggested antibodies may fade away within months, while T-cells can stay in circulation for years.

Pffft. They can't even spell defense correctly.

[O.city]

Amazing COVID19 immunology from John Wherry and colleagues.
8 categories of patients with 3 ‘immunotypes’ which will be useful to guide different therapies. Huge expertise. https://t.co/JYD9p6cx5z pic.twitter.com/eezVHRFJ4w

— Luke O'Neill (@laoneill111) July 16, 2020

[O.city]

That kinda leads some credence to me towards the B and T cell responses and particularly some cross immunity.

We're getting closer to figuring this out everyday.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by Donger

Pffft. They can't even spell defense correctly.

As long as they save our ass I will forgive them

[O.city]

So there's some talk of human challenge trials. I think we're at the point that it needs to be talked about for sure.

Basically, give someone the vaccines we're developing, then expose them to the virus.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by O.city

So there's some talk of human challenge trials. I think we're at the point that it needs to be talked about for sure.

Basically, give someone the vaccines we're developing, then expose them to the virus.

How much do you want to pay? I might do it for the right price

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by Loneiguana

Almost one-third of Florida children tested are positive for the coronavirus
The state’s outbreak continues to surge as new data reveal children may be more impacted than previously thought.



https://thehill.com/changing-america...&ICID=ref_fark

Oh my

[dirk digler]

Oregon seeing an increase in cases from children under 10.

https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavir...ing-plans.html

Coronavirus cases among Oregon children younger than 10 grew fivefold during the month of June, representing the fastest growth rate of new or presumed infections across any age range.

State public health officials said the increase is largely due to unidentified transmission within the community, although outbreaks at day cares also are playing a small role.

The Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday reported 319 confirmed or presumed coronavirus infections among children younger than 10. The number as of May 31 stood at just 58.

Young children still represent the smallest overall share of cases in Oregon. And young children are among the least likely to need hospitalization, with only eight such patients and no deaths.

But the surge is concerning for state public health officials who say that, without correction, it could dim the prospects for having children in school desks this fall.

“I hope that the increasing cases among children will lead people to reevaluate their behavior and to take additional precautions,” said Dr. Melissa Sutton, a senior health adviser for the Oregon Health Authority.
Sutton said the rate of infections in Oregon “certainly endangers the prospect of reopening schools in the fall” and urged residents to maintain social distancing, wash hands and comply with Gov. Kate Brown’s order requiring masks for people age 12 and older in indoor public spaces beginning Wednesday.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by O.city

So there's some talk of human challenge trials. I think we're at the point that it needs to be talked about for sure.

Basically, give someone the vaccines we're developing, then expose them to the virus.

I'm a little surprised it hasn't happened already. I'd take that risk.

[Donger]

July 16 (Reuters) - Florida reported on Thursday the largest one-day increase in deaths from the novel coronavirus since the pandemic began and its second-largest increase in cases ever.

Florida announced 13,965 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the state and the center of the latest outbreak to over 315,775, according to the state health department.

Florida's COVID deaths rose by 156 to a total of 4,782, surpassing its previous one-day record of 133 new deaths on July 12.

Hospitalizations of patients with COVID-19 was the highest ever reported at 8,626 currently hospitalized, up 321 in the past 24 hours, according to a state agency. (Writing by Lisa Shumaker, Editing by Franklin Paul)

[suzzer99]

Based on looking back a month, that could mean Florida is at 700 deaths/day a month from now.

[lewdog]

I got the call yesterday and the official paperwork today.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Based on looking back a month, that could mean Florida is at 700 deaths/day a month from now.

Historically, everywhere has started to taper off once it gets bad, so hopefully they'll bend the curve back down before then.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Based on looking back a month, that could mean Florida is at 700 deaths/day a month from now.

I suppose we can hope that the majority of new cases are among the younger, and it won't get to that.