***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.”

[Fish]

Got first Moderna a week ago. Light pain in the injection area for 2 days. That's about it. Didn't really notice any fatigue. Which was nice because I had a lot of fishing to do last weekend.

[prhom]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Same for me. I feel pretty drained, but that's just kind of how Fridays usually feel. Hopefully the next or two don't make me regret my confidence.

Oddly enough, I just had a small glass of whiskey and am not feeling nearly as tired. So much for a nice nightcap before drifting off to sleep.

[Sure-Oz]

Got first Pfizer shot 3 weeks ago...no issues except minor injection site pain for like 2 days. Get my second shot Tuesday, can't wait.

[KCUnited]

I'm 2 weeks into my first Pfizer shot and after standing in line at the DMV with 200 other people for 2 hours yesterday and came down with a vicious sore throat with drainage throughout the night.

I can still smell and taste so doubt its Covid but not surprising that I came away with something after my first exposure to a group of people for that duration in over a year.

[eDave]

Ducey signs bill to let businesses ignore mask mandates; law won't take effect for months

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by prhom

Oddly enough, I just had a small glass of whiskey and am not feeling nearly as tired. So much for a nice nightcap before drifting off to sleep.

Well, I lied. Woke up at about 2am with chills and spent the whole night tossing and turning. Fever topped out at 103.5. I'm sore as all hell, but I think I'm getting better at this point. I'm guessing tomorrow I'll be fine.

Still, that hit me way later than expected and way harder. Kind of odd.

[prhom]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Well, I lied. Woke up at about 2am with chills and spent the whole night tossing and turning. Fever topped out at 103.5. I'm sore as all hell, but I think I'm getting better at this point. I'm guessing tomorrow I'll be fine.

Still, that hit me way later than expected and way harder. Kind of odd.

That is really weird how delayed it is. I hope you start feeling better quickly.

Despite not getting a ton of sleep, I’m actually feeling much better this morning. You just can’t really predict how it’s going to go from person to person with this vaccine.

[Why Not?]

Head out for the one shot vaccine now. We'll see how it goes. I wonder if having Covid in the past will have any effect on how my body handles the vaccine? Flu vaccines always **** me up for a day or two so I'm prepared for a rough night. Hopefully, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

I'm 2 weeks into my first Pfizer shot and after standing in line at the DMV with 200 other people for 2 hours yesterday and came down with a vicious sore throat with drainage throughout the night.

I can still smell and taste so doubt its Covid but not surprising that I came away with something after my first exposure to a group of people for that duration in over a year.

i had a friend that worked at the dmv for almost 10 years. She said that she ALWAYS got ****ing sick and quit the job because of it. That place is spread central.

[KCUnited]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

i had a friend that worked at the dmv for almost 10 years. She said that she ALWAYS got ****ing sick and quit the job because of it. That place is spread central.

I won't get too deep into it, but here, they've temporarily shut down all the city DMV's and are funneling 10 million people to just 3 locations outside the city which have become giant petri dishes of mass humanity congregating for essential law requiring basics.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

I won't get too deep into it, but here, they've temporarily shut down all the city DMV's and are funneling 10 million people to just 3 locations outside the city which have become giant petri dishes of mass humanity congregating for essential law requiring basics.

[Redbled]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Damn that sucks. I have a feeling we are going to need to take a covid shot every year.

Heard it said every 6 months. That would suck.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Redbled

Heard it said every 6 months. That would suck.

Heard what said huh?

[O.city]

https://twitter.com/sailorrooscout/s...760368133?s=21

[TLO]

Originally Posted by O.city

https://twitter.com/sailorrooscout/s...760368133?s=21

This is NOT accurate at all. Those were updated topline results of trial participants from both their pivotal Phase 3 studies through March 13, 2021. Hence they are six months out from their second dose. This DOES NOT mean the vaccine is only effective for six months. Stop this. https://t.co/FT7SlfRTLY

— Mac n’ Chise 🧬🦠🧫 (@sailorrooscout) April 10, 2021