***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.”

[ChiliConCarnage]

The Russians aproved a new antiviral for use. It's still in larger trials

Avifavir is Russia’s first Covid-19 drug and has shown high efficacy in treating patients with coronavirus during clinical trials. Avifavir has received a registration certificate from the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. Thus, Avifavir has become the first Favipiravir-based drug in the world approved for the treatment of Covid-19,” they said in the statement.

According to data received from an earlier clinical trial of the drug, 65% of the 40 patients tested negative for coronavirus after five days of treatment, which was two times higher than in the standard therapy group, RDIF and ChemRar said last month.

[KCUnited]

Stereotype thousands of protestors as thugs :drake bad

Stereotype millions in fear for their livelihoods as wanting haircuts :drake good

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Stereotype thousands of protestors as thugs :drake bad

Stereotype millions in fear for their livelihoods as wanting haircuts :drake good

Most people can practice all four infection control practices I mentioned while they are working.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I’m still in my house 95% of the time and am isolated most of the remaining 5%. The people protesting have a very legitimate point about inequities in the US. I don’t agree with their violent behavior or their measures to protect public health.

Same and honestly haven't paid much attention to the protests. It will be interesting to see how much Covid spreads with these protests but at least they are wearing masks for the most part. There is no way I would be out there though especially in NY. The virus is still here.

For me personally just like you I don't go out in public unless I have to, wear a mask everywhere in public and probably won't go back into the office much until a vaccine.

[notorious]

England has lost it’s mind.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/coronavir...093127804.html

[Spott]

Originally Posted by notorious

England has lost it’s mind.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/coronavir...093127804.html

I wish we could permanently do that to the French.

[dirk digler]

I didn't realize Gov Parsons extended our Phase 1 until June 15th.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Same and honestly haven't paid much attention to the protests. It will be interesting to see how much Covid spreads with these protests but at least they are wearing masks for the most part. There is no way I would be out there though especially in NY. The virus is still here.

For me personally just like you I don't go out in public unless I have to, wear a mask everywhere in public and probably won't go back into the office much until a vaccine.

Masks yes, but the whole social distancing part of it, not so much. I haven't been following the Rona thing much lately, but isn't the distancing part at least as important as a mask? In any event we should know a lot more in about two weeks.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

This is not over.

People should be wearing masks and distancing themselves. It's sound public health.

There is also a degree of difference in gathering in large groups to demonstrate anger over someone being murdered by a police officer and gathering in large groups to get drunk or bitch about a haircut, but continue with the false equivalency.

I gotta ask....does Covid realize I am rioting and not infect me but if it sees me having a beer in a bar or getting a hair cut then it's game on?

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by petegz28

I gotta ask....does Covid realize I am rioting and not infect me but if it sees me having a beer in a bar or getting a hair cut then it's game on?

People in a pool are evil because they are white red necks. People burning, stealing and destroying shit is all good because their black. - John " Ill put a bag of shit on your porch" Matrix.

[O.city]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-h...-idUSKBN2370OQ

Well, this would be nice.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by cdcox

He is correct that the right not to have a anyone kneel on your ****ing throat slightly supersedes anyone’s right to get a haircut, regardless of any COVID measures or non-measures, period.

Sorry, but that makes you a complete hypocrite.

nice "wording" by the way.

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Masks yes, but the whole social distancing part of it, not so much. I haven't been following the Rona thing much lately, but isn't the distancing part at least as important as a mask? In any event we should know a lot more in about two weeks.

I think social distancing is more important, especially if the people wearing masks are screaming, yelling etc ..
I am not a big fan of any protests in general I understand why but They often turn to shit and nothing gets fixed.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Monticore

I think social distancing is more important, especially if the people wearing masks are screaming, yelling etc ..
I am not a big fan of any protests in general I understand why but They often turn to shit and nothing gets fixed.

Thanks!

The last information I had seen on subject would defiantly back up your statement on distancing, but like I said, it been awhile since I tracked much information on the subject.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Originally Posted by O.city

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-h...-idUSKBN2370OQ

Well, this would be nice.

It seems like we get conflicting info a lot. Brazil is seeing way higher issues for people under 60 than most places. I think I read their numbers under 60 are 6x Italys which mainly had old people dying. Maybe that's just healthcare differences