***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.”

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Monticore

I need three new couches, I feel bad throwing them out and the cost of recovering them isn't worth it because they are broken down, but finding one I like is a PIA.

The one I'm replacing is still in ok condition, but after 10 years and surviving the years of kids being between the ages of 7-20 through all of that it held up pretty well..

It doesn't change though that it has 2 broken boards in the frame and it's time, it'll go in my basement where it'll get decent use and be comfortable but for my main room it's time to go.

[dirk digler]

If you live in MO and want a test even without symptoms you can sign up at no cost. They are doing a surveillance test in 6 counties.

https://health.mo.gov/news/newsitem/...ghout-missouri

[dirk digler]

Sounds like the NBA is going to resume their season in July at Disney Wide World of Sports. No details yet but the upcoming regular season starts in October so they are going to be crunched for time.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Sounds like the NBA is going to resume their season in July at Disney Wide World of Sports. No details yet but the upcoming regular season starts in October so they are going to be crunched for time.

Has it changed from the other day when they were saying they thought there would be teams that didn't participate?

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by Mecca

The one I'm replacing is still in ok condition, but after 10 years and surviving the years of kids being between the ages of 7-20 through all of that it held up pretty well..

It doesn't change though that it has 2 broken boards in the frame and it's time, it'll go in my basement where it'll get decent use and be comfortable but for my main room it's time to go.

Mine are like 20+ years old the cushions are shot lol, I have like 7 couches in the house I definitely won’t keep these ones if they get replaced.

My house is a 100 year old Victorian full of antiques , finding a modern one would be easy but finding old style worth sitting in is harder.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

If you live in MO and want a test even without symptoms you can sign up at no cost. They are doing a surveillance test in 6 counties.

https://health.mo.gov/news/newsitem/...ghout-missouri

Curious if anybody here plans to do this. I'm having a hard time with the idea of having my brain stabbed through my nostrils when I don't have any symptoms or known contact with any sick people.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Mine are like 20+ years old the cushions are shot lol, I have like 7 couches in the house I definitely won’t keep these ones if they get replaced.

My house is a 100 year old Victorian full of antiques , finding a modern one would be easy but finding old style worth sitting in is harder.

Oh well in that case you'll probably like the ones I bought, just a sec...





Went with that set, the wife basically couldn't resist when she saw them.

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Oh well in that case you'll probably like the ones I bought, just a sec...





Went with that set, the wife basically couldn't resist when she saw them.

Yeah looking at that style , would you recommend them and what is the name of the company.

[Kidd Lex]

Originally Posted by wazu

Curious if anybody here plans to do this. I'm having a hard time with the idea of having my brain stabbed through my nostrils when I don't have any symptoms or known contact with any sick people.

I’ve had 2, it’s not bad at all.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Yeah looking at that style , would you recommend them and what is the name of the company.

They're from a company called Aria Designs, they feel like a quality product, sometimes I know personally, couches with that look are cheaply made, these don't feel cheap at all.

It's also a company that isn't super easy to find, that was literally the only set that nebraska furniture mart had that looked anything like that. But overall I'm satisfied with my purchase, they feel study and well made while being comfortable with a chic look.

https://www.nfm.com/sofas-and-lovese...Aria%20Designs

There's the page that has them side by side with prices. There's also a massive chase that matches if you want that also..

https://www.nfm.com/aria-designs-lor...chaise-in-gray

and the base chair..
https://www.nfm.com/aria-designs-lorraine-accent-chair

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by Mecca

They're from a company called Aria Designs, they feel like a quality product, sometimes I know personally, couches with that look are cheaply made, these don't feel cheap at all.

It's also a company that isn't super easy to find, that was literally the only set that nebraska furniture mart had that looked anything like that. But overall I'm satisfied with my purchase, they feel study and well made while being comfortable with a chic look.

https://www.nfm.com/sofas-and-lovese...Aria%20Designs

There's the page that has them side by side with prices. There's also a massive chase that matches if you want that also..

https://www.nfm.com/aria-designs-lor...chaise-in-gray

and the base chair..
https://www.nfm.com/aria-designs-lorraine-accent-chair

K thanks , I will see if I can find them up here, ya i rarely see that style in stores.

[sedated]

***NON-POLITICAL COUCH Discussion Thread***

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by sedated

***NON-POLITICAL COUCH Discussion Thread***

Couches aren't political.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Couches aren't political.

I specifically bought my last couch from an American manufacturer because I read that a lot of the Chinese manufacturers have carcinogenic materials in their materials. True story.

Please don't ban me from the thread.

[Kidd Lex]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I specifically bought my last couch from an American manufacturer because I read that a lot of the Chinese manufacturers have carcinogenic materials in their materials. True story.

Please don't ban me from the thread.