***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.”

[O.city]

Tons of people with Covid around us

Anecdotal but all minor symptoms this far

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

I’ve gone for a hike or worked out right after each shot and never felt anything. Getting exercise might help, who knows.

Arm was real sore after shot one like for a few days.. 2nd shot and booster barely felt anything.

[Chiefnj2]

Day 1 felt like I was getting a cold. Neg rapid test.
Day 2 felt like a low grade flu, small fever, little cough, fatigue. Neg rapid test.
Day 3 same as day 2.
Day 4 no fever, cough not bad, some congestion
Day 5 a little congestion. Residual cough.

Pfizer vaxxed, no booster. Still waiting pcr from day 2. Spouse 3 days behind me on symptoms had a positive test today.

[phisherman]

Got my PCR result today. Positive. And I'm literally 99% symptom free at this point. Headed back to work on Monday and enjoying being able to take extended sick leave instead of PTO.

[O.city]

Glad everyone is doing better

I’ve just got some sinus congestion at this point. Sore throat has cleared up for the most part

[prhom]

Originally Posted by Katipan

No. But in general I don't share party favors. Even before COVID I thought the potential for herpes was just too gross.

I will not wish for COVID but I could use the 10 days off. It's been a very long 2 years.

I’ve got some bad news for you. It’s only 5 days off now. New CDC recommendation.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by prhom

I’ve got some bad news for you. It’s only 5 days off now. New CDC recommendation.

That's sweet and all but CO still pays for 10.

[BigBeauford]

Here we go. It's been a shitshow of a week at my wife's health system of outpatient clinics. Like total crash and burn 5 alarm, Triage phone lines have 50+ messages in the morning before they even start kind of stuff.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

Here we go. It's been a shitshow of a week at my wife's health system of outpatient clinics. Like total crash and burn 5 alarm, Triage phone lines have 50+ messages in the morning before they even start kind of stuff.

Oh so you think you have covid? Cool. I can't do anything to help you so don't come in and clog up my office. Stay home and don't come out until you feel better. NEXT

[BigBeauford]

Originally Posted by loochy

Oh so you think you have covid? Cool. I can't do anything to help you so don't come in and clog up my office. Stay home and don't come out until you feel better. NEXT

God I wish. But now her job and mine are about to go full tard' probably all winter.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by O.city

Well Covid finally caught up with me

Had a scratchy throat yesterday didn’t think anything of it. Woke up in the middle of the night with a fever and headache. Took a test this morning, positive.

Other than scratchy throat and faint headache, feel fine

Where did you get the Covid test and how much? I looked at Walgreens when I was there yesterday and I saw one for $129.99.

My GF has some sickness right now. But she's not laid up or anything. I feel fine though currently.

[TLO]

All the studies I've seen regarding omicron are good good GOOD. Particularly if you're vaccinated and boosted.

Even if you aren't boosted.. you're probably good.

Dare I say that even if you aren't vaccinated.. you're probably good.

This may be it. I haven't been this optimistic since seeing the phase 3 data from Pfizer and Moderna.

[TLO]

With yet another in vivo study of Omicron infection today, it sure is looking that this variant has less virulence, less chance of inducing Covid pneumonia��
New report: https://t.co/6gj5WmCpRt
Added to our immunity wall and T cell defense, this is all good. pic.twitter.com/qhc767nuCK

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) December 29, 2021

[TLO]

Good summary. Also must consider we’re probably diagnosing small fraction of actual omicron cases, maybe as low as 1 in 10. This epidemic wave is being driven more by those with mild symptoms who don’t suspect it’s Covid, not by people who get diagnosed and isolate for 5 days. https://t.co/xuA3mFEMHI

— Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD) December 29, 2021

[TLO]

Great �� on masks w useful info, including hope as we brace for Jan

“If you're vaccinated, & boosted, & wearing an N95, that's as low risk as anything in your life, *regardless of what anyone around you is doing*.”

Pandemic ebbs & flows, so reqs will too

For now #MaskUp https://t.co/Mdhq8dGFCg

— Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo (@KBibbinsDomingo) December 29, 2021