***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.”

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It would make me feel a little better, to be honest.

My white count is dogshit from chemo, but my regimen doesn't qualify me for white count boosters (granulocyte colony stimulating factor). We've had both of our day techs quit in a matter of a few weeks and we're a relatively small operation, so I would feel bad leaving the other guys in the lurch.

The clinical studies we provide drugs for have started shutting down en masse, and we started having elective patient cancellations today. I imagine it is only going to increase.

The good thing is that I'm located in the most secure facility in the county and I come in contact with very few people. With that said, I kind of just want to be with my family for the next few weeks while my girls are out of school.

Sorry to hear get better man.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Mecca

You have the worst job ever through this......you're right in someones nose and mouth with your hand in their mouth........WORST JOB EVER RIGHT NOW.

I'm masked and gloved atleast.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Mecca

You have the worst job ever through this......you're right in someones nose and mouth with your hand in their mouth........WORST JOB EVER RIGHT NOW.

I'm masked and gloved atleast.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

ND has only 3 cases.

They have like 15 people so I'm not impressed.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

ND has only 3 cases.

Heh, confirmed cases.

[Pablo]

Shit, Hamas, I thought you posted something about your wife being sick but maybe it was you all along and I had it all mixed up. I understand not throwing shit out on this board, but I hope you're getting along alright.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Don't people take this for malaria and lupus too

I think chloroquine was used more for malaria, but won't surprise me if Hamas quotes this and says I'm wrong.

[displacedinMN]

There is a MASH episode about Chloroquin and Primaquin (sp) for malaria and how it affects certain race groups. There were not allowed to give some to AFrican Americans because it made them feel worse. Klinger took it and felt worse. Found it it was bad for Mediterraneans too.

I know this is not 1952. but.....what is everything like today?

[Titty Meat]

I'm guessing since the 2 mile wide office was possibly exposed to Corna I should be responsible and not go anywhere correct?

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

I'm guessing since the 2 mile wide office was possibly exposed to Corna I should be responsible and not go anywhere correct?

Absolutely stay home.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I think chloroquine was used more for malaria, but won't surprise me if Hamas quotes this and says I'm wrong.

It has been, Rheumatoid Arthritic folks also.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

I get it, some people just hate capitalism and business owners.

Sorry that karate lessons aren't high on the list for folks when determining what's essential in their life.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It would make me feel a little better, to be honest.

My white count is dogshit from chemo, but my regimen doesn't qualify me for white count boosters (granulocyte colony stimulating factor). We've had both of our day techs quit in a matter of a few weeks and we're a relatively small operation, so I would feel bad leaving the other guys in the lurch.

The clinical studies we provide drugs for have started shutting down en masse, and we started having elective patient cancellations today. I imagine it is only going to increase.

The good thing is that I'm located in the most secure facility in the county and I come in contact with very few people. With that said, I kind of just want to be with my family for the next few weeks while my girls are out of school.

Damn, didn't know that. Hope everything works out for you.

[displacedinMN]

article and event maps
http://www.startribune.com/coronavir.../?refresh=true

[oaklandhater]

Turkey’s hospital manager says Coronavirus pandemic in Istanbul is very bad, cases in 1000s not dozens.

http://alugy.com/asia/turkeys-hospit...0s-not-dozens/

[rydogg58]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

ND has only 3 cases.

Yeah. For the most part, it's business like normal up here. I've noticed that traffic in and around the downtown area has been a LOT less than normal though. School has been closed for the last week, and is supposed to reopen on Monday. My two youngest are already bored out of their minds being home.

My oldest goes to school at MSUM. She's been home since the 13th, and they aren't going to open back up again until the 30th. I've still got to pay another 2.5k for her tuition, so if they are going to cancel the rest of the semester I wish they would let me know before I drop all that ****ing change.

As far as what I know about the Post Office, we are considered essential employees. Even with a shutdown and/or quarantine, we'd still be out delivering. Makes sense because of all the medicines we deliver and checks people rely on. Everything we have been told is that we will be working regardless of what happens.