***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.”

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I think people get confused by the "lockdown" language. Even Italy is still allowing people to go out to get food and to work. It's not like people are literally sitting in their homes 24/7.

Italy and France are requiring anyone leaving their home to show a form to local authorities, providing an explanation for why they are out.

I hope that is not the slippery slope where the US is heading.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I think people get confused by the "lockdown" language. Even Italy is still allowing people to go out to get food and to work. It's not like people are literally sitting in their homes 24/7.

Sounds in many ways like the "lockdown" in Italy is less extensive than much of what has been done in the United States over the last week or so.

I really think we need to start acknowledging the cultural differences between these two nations (nevermind the geographical or demographic ones).

I think we'd be hard pressed to find a more sociable group of people on the planet than the Italians and if these restrictions truly are relatively benign in many ways, they're going to continue to congregate.

[Fish]

The deadline to file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service has been pushed back from April 15 to July 15, Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin said Friday morning.

He said President Donald Trump directed the Treasury Department and the IRS to extend the deadline.

“All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties,” Mnuchin said on Twitter.

[Discuss Thrower]

Five to seven million unemployed people in the service industry alone.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by Fish

The deadline to file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service has been pushed back from April 15 to July 15, Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin said Friday morning.

He said President Donald Trump directed the Treasury Department and the IRS to extend the deadline.

“All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties,” Mnuchin said on Twitter.

I got my taxes back on Monday.


Couldn't have asked for better timing.

[RunKC]

My dog is pretty much stuck in a state of confusion. Instead of leaving him home alone I’m here every day now.

He has constantly peaked his head in the door to make sure that it’s actually me and that he’s not having an aneurism.

Poor bastard

[Dunit35]

Wife had an MRI on her knee. She tore her ACL, lateral meniscus, and has a bone bruise. Her surgery is Thursday at the hospital. If the hospital cancels it he’s going to do the surgery at the local surgery center.

She’s unable to walk or put any pressure on her knee so he considers it an emergency. She’s on her own at the hospital/surgery center since they won’t let non patients inside.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by RunKC

My dog is pretty much stuck in a state of confusion. Instead of leaving him home alone I’m here every day now.

He has constantly peaked his head in the door to make sure that it’s actually me and that he’s not having an aneurism.

Poor bastard

Yeah same here. They are happy about it, but keep giving me the old "WTH are you doing here" look.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Italy and France are requiring anyone leaving their home to show a form to local authorities, providing an explanation for why they are out.

I hope that is not the slippery slope where the US is heading.

How long until a cop shoots someone, or a cop gets shot?

I don't like this at all.

[The Franchise]

I went to go do my taxes and they're requiring people to drop off all forms and they’ll call you if they have any questions. Two days later you get a report of your return and your request to approve it.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Not sure what places you are referring to but that’s not the case anywhere around here. No RTs in the OR..

I ran vents in the OR during my residency at Truman, Research, St. Luke’s, Children’s Mercy and Menorah. But that was a long time ago. So that will free up some doctors to run vents but doesnt increase the total RT’s I posted earlier.

Curious, are RT’s still intubating patients or is that all Doctors these days?

[displacedinMN]

listened to the press conference. Had to be done with it.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

I went to go do my taxes and they're requiring people to drop off all forms and they’ll call you if they have any questions. Two days later you get a report of your return and your request to approve it.

IRS announced they have moved the tax deadline to June.

[LiveSteam]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

Wife had an MRI on her knee. She tore her ACL, lateral meniscus, and has a bone bruise. Her surgery is Thursday at the hospital. If the hospital cancels it he’s going to do the surgery at the local surgery center.

She’s unable to walk or put any pressure on her knee so he considers it an emergency. She’s on her own at the hospital/surgery center since they won’t let non patients inside.

Ill say s prayer for your wife

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

IRS announced they have moved the tax deadline to June.

July