***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.”

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

You want 10 breakfast pizzas as well

I was addicted to their bacon breakfast pizza for like 6 months straight. Had a slice probably 3-4 times a week on average.

Finally had to quit that shit cold turkey. It is ****ing heavenly with a hot cup of joe.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

I'm in STL for a couple more weeks. Heading back 1st weekend in June.

And yeah, I've heard the horror stories of I-17 North over summer weekends.

Ok, so make that 40 pizzas. The bacon breakfast pizza sounds great, so I'll take 10 of those as well.

Nah, 41... get one for yourself, too. Still well over a thousand miles to go at that point, you'll get hungry with all of that pizza in the car.

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Oh, can you pick me up some Minsky's OK Joe's pizza on your way through KC?

I'll take 10.

Originally Posted by eDave

I'd like to add some Casey's pizza. Taco style. 10 as well.

Originally Posted by Bugeater

You want 10 breakfast pizzas as well

[PAChiefsGuy]

Patrick Ewing got the virus.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...ve-coronavirus

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

Patrick Ewing got the virus.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...ve-coronavirus

He is just sick after watching the Last Dance and reliving that ass kicking MJ gave him.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

He is just sick after watching the Last Dance and reliving that ass kicking MJ gave him.

Lol...

This clip is funny. Salty...

https://www.al.com/sports/2020/05/ka...interview.html

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

Lol...

This clip is funny. Salty...

https://www.al.com/sports/2020/05/ka...interview.html

Malone.is a douche among other worst things but he isn't lying. He was a bad ass in his own right.

[Al Bundy]

Looked back and I didn't see anything about it but Overland Park is keeping all city run pools closed for the summer.

[jackkked]

Here is the latest update on SanDiegoCounty.gov , not sure if all municipalities offer such information or not, but for those that are interested in knowing what is really going on, it could be useful.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Well underway...

Ohhh yeah. I was up in Prescott today and drove back to the valley around 4pm. I couldn’t believe how packed 17N was. Honestly I forgot about Memorial Day weekend and figured there must’ve been some sort of horrific wreck north of Cordes Junction.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

So much for the airlines leaving the middle seats empty.

Maybe it depends on the airline? Or maybe it’s changed in a week because last Thursday I flew to KC and back on Sunday via Southwest and the middle seats were all kept empty unless you had 3 members of the same family or a couple who were in an isle with only themselves and wanted to sit closer together

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Malone.is a douche among other worst things but he isn't lying. He was a bad ass in his own right.

He was good. Built like a tank. 0 rings though. Lmao!

[Miles]

Originally Posted by Why Not?

Maybe it depends on the airline? Or maybe it’s changed in a week because last Thursday I flew to KC and back on Sunday via Southwest and the middle seats were all kept empty unless you had 3 members of the same family or a couple who were in an isle with only themselves and wanted to sit closer together

It’s airline dependent. The big carriers suggested they would but didn’t always.

Before this I used to travel often and always thought Southwest was the best.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

He was good. Built like a tank. 0 rings though. Lmao!

Most playoff games (193) without a championship.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

Most playoff games (193) without a championship.

God Damn 193 playoff games. I know they have several game series, but that seems like a ton.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by Miles

It’s airline dependent. The big carriers suggested they would but didn’t always.

Before this I used to travel often and always thought Southwest was the best.

They’re certainly the airline that I fly the most. They’re the only one that offers a direct PHX to KC nonstop flight. I’m generally a fan but I actually dislike not having an assigned seat.