***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.”

[displacedinMN]

If this is too political-delete it....Just dont know where to put it.
This is what MPLS district teachers were able to get done.

Minneapolis teachers challenging part of the school district's reopening plans celebrated a victory on the eve of their return to in-person work.

Staff who previously had work-from-home accommodations, or are applying for them, will not have to return to in-person work on Monday, according to a temporary restraining order issued by the Hennepin County District Court on Saturday.

The teachers union has asserted that the Minneapolis district was denying such accommodations for teachers who are at high risk of COVID-19 complications or care for someone who is.

More than 2,900 Minneapolis schools' staff were called back to work in person, starting Monday, as the district prepares for its youngest learners to return to school buildings in phases over the next few weeks.

Of those staff, 232 had filed requests for accommodations or leave as of Tuesday; 172 requests have been granted and the rest are still being processed.

The order from the Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court comes days after the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Public Employment Relations Board and a request for a court order that would block the district from reassigning teachers to work in person, which the union says is a violation of its labor contract.

The injunction was filed Thursday and a hearing was held on Friday afternoon, specifically requesting that the court order the district to accept accommodation requests and stop reassigning teachers.

In the ruling, the court said that teachers have already proven they can teach remotely, and since about 40% of Minneapolis students have opted to continue distance learning, the accommodations should be able to be made for teachers requesting to work at home.

In a statement on Sunday, Greta Callahan, the teachers union's president, said she hoped the ruling would bring relief to educators and said the union is "frustrated" that the concerns about accommodations had to be taken to the courts.

District spokesman Dirk Tedmon said Sunday that returning is "a complex, multifaceted effort and we will continue with our plans until and unless directed to do otherwise."

I am still on a waiting list. Watch them call me for 6pm sunday. Or during the hangover Monday

[displacedinMN]

great article about the NW angle-the small bump on top of minnesota. The only way to get to it is through Canada. Which the border is now closed to traffic from the US.

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/...3-3f9b67077a7c

[kcxiv]

Person number 5 that i know died to covid. 2nd family member!

[IrishChief]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

Person number 5 that i know died to covid. 2nd family member!

RIP 🕊 its an awful time in our history but i have no doubt we will beat it and come back stronger

[TLO]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

Person number 5 that i know died to covid. 2nd family member!

I'm very sorry.

[TLO]

My second jab is scheduled in a couple hours. I have quite the blend of emotions going on right now.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by TLO

My second jab is scheduled in a couple hours. I have quite the blend of emotions going on right now.

it's just a shot, man

[O.city]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

Person number 5 that i know died to covid. 2nd family member!

That's terrible man. Sorry to hear.

[Go Royals]

Got my second jab yesterday. Had bad chills in the middle of the night, but only lasted about 15 mins. No other side effects as of yet

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by loochy

it's just a shot, man

Exactly

[TLO]

Originally Posted by loochy

it's just a shot, man

I know this is true. But it feels like a very exciting day. Also curious as to what/if any side effects will come along with it.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by TLO

I know this is true. But it feels like a very exciting day. Also curious as to what/if any side effects will come along with it.

Side effects will be minimal and easily handled. Remember to stay diligent for another couple of weeks.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by TLO

My second jab is scheduled in a couple hours. I have quite the blend of emotions going on right now.

So how are you doing now?

[kcxiv]

apparently she had a kidney infection got covvid, and just went all bad from there. She was already struggling with kidney problems, but nonetheless death is a part of life and it can suck ass!

Hope yall are doing well and those on here that have it, keep up the good fight fellas.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

So how are you doing now?

Sore arm came on much quicker this time around. Right about the 3 hour mark.

Noticed some very mild fatigue setting in around 6 hours after the jab.

Not feeling bad overall, just a bit tired.

We'll see what tonight brings, (if anything).