***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.”

[Eureka]

Well I'm bound to catch this sooner or later. Been working through this whole pandemic and nada.

My older brother and his family of 6 all tested positive for covid on Christmas eve. Seems he was the only one with flu symptoms. None of them are vaccinated and he is feeling fine now.

[Eureka]

Originally Posted by FlaChief58

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There is a very pretty lady that works in my building who is from Turkey. Her name is pronounced just like the above bolded but with an Ahh in front of it. I had to ask her to pronounce it correctly and I'm just not going to use her name if I don't have too. HEY Ahh-Bukaki.

[Swanman]

Just found out the mother of one of my daughter's friends got covid right before Christmas and died. Took less than a week to go from healthy to dead. Whole family was anti-vax and she got it from her husband who bartended at a local restaurant/bar where they really celebrate their freedumbs in regard to mitigation measures. She was at most 35 and healthy besides being a bit overweight. Leaves behind 2 kids (one being autistic) because she refused the safe shots. So long story short, get your damn shots. You may still get infected but a mild to moderate cold/flu is better than your family shopping for gravestones the week after Christmas.

[Swanman]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

I dont know how widespread this issue is, but our facility has run out of monoclonal antibody treatment stock, we've canceled further consults for it, and are asking folks to test their luck elsewhere.

If only there was something that could be taken before you actually get sick. It's such a mystery. And, as people are finding out, the monoclonal antibody treatments really don't do dick against Omicron (if I remember right, Regeneron became basically useless).

[O.city]

My unvaccinated mother in law has it now. Just has a headache now so hopefully she does ok

[Swanman]

Originally Posted by O.city

My unvaccinated mother in law has it now. Just has a headache now so hopefully she does ok

Thankfully data shows omicron is trending much less severe so good thoughts her way. Still scary.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by O.city

My unvaccinated mother in law has it now. Just has a headache now so hopefully she does ok

Well damn. I hope symptoms stay mild for her.

Happy New Year to you and yours, hope to see you in a few weeks.

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by KurtCobain

Stuck at home with covid and I'm really bored.

Me too. Just a little chest congestion for me but that's it. I watched both of the newer Spider-Man movies today to prep for seeing the one in theaters whenever this shit is over.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by O.city

My unvaccinated mother in law has it now. Just has a headache now so hopefully she does ok

Found out last night my unvaxxed 89 year old MIL tested positive as well.

And she's fighting us claiming she's not positive, it's all made up, etc.

Absolutely infuriating considering we just buried my stepdad yesterday.

[IA_Chiefs_fan]

A buddy just made a FB post basically accepting that his wife isn't going to survive. She's been in a medically induced coma for a couple weeks, I think. They weren't vaccinated. He told my wife that he regrets it but they didn't know what to believe. They also weren't monitoring her O2 levels when she got sick. I don't think they really believed it was real until it was too late. They're good people. They're smart people. I can't understand all the unnecessary death. I feel terrible for him and their children. ****. This would be the fourth death of people I personally know within the past two weeks. All unvaccinated. Two in their 60's, this one 50ish, and one in her early 20's.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

A buddy just made a FB post basically accepting that his wife isn't going to survive. She's been in a medically induced coma for a couple weeks, I think. They weren't vaccinated. He told my wife that he regrets it but they didn't know what to believe. They also weren't monitoring her O2 levels when she got sick. I don't think they really believed it was real until it was too late. They're good people. They're smart people. I can't understand all the unnecessary death. I feel terrible for him and their children. ****. This would be the fourth death of people I personally know within the past two weeks. All unvaccinated. Two in their 60's, this one 50ish, and one in her early 20's.

I am very sorry IA_Chiefs_fan. So much needless Covid death last year and more is going to happen this year.

[TimBone]

Test

[TLO]

Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

A buddy just made a FB post basically accepting that his wife isn't going to survive. She's been in a medically induced coma for a couple weeks, I think. They weren't vaccinated. He told my wife that he regrets it but they didn't know what to believe. They also weren't monitoring her O2 levels when she got sick. I don't think they really believed it was real until it was too late. They're good people. They're smart people. I can't understand all the unnecessary death. I feel terrible for him and their children. ****. This would be the fourth death of people I personally know within the past two weeks. All unvaccinated. Two in their 60's, this one 50ish, and one in her early 20's.

Damn..

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

A buddy just made a FB post basically accepting that his wife isn't going to survive. She's been in a medically induced coma for a couple weeks, I think. They weren't vaccinated. He told my wife that he regrets it but they didn't know what to believe. They also weren't monitoring her O2 levels when she got sick. I don't think they really believed it was real until it was too late. They're good people. They're smart people. I can't understand all the unnecessary death. I feel terrible for him and their children. ****. This would be the fourth death of people I personally know within the past two weeks. All unvaccinated. Two in their 60's, this one 50ish, and one in her early 20's.

Sorry to hear this. It's been an awful couple of years. I wish people would listen.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

Found out last night my unvaxxed 89 year old MIL tested positive as well.



And she's fighting us claiming she's not positive, it's all made up, etc.



Absolutely infuriating considering we just buried my stepdad yesterday.

Really sorry you are going through this again.