***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.”

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Seems like posting a tweet from a person who is a well known political commentator/activist is the opposite of a "non-political COVID-19 discussion".

Well known to who? Just stop it with that shit.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by wazu

It's a gray area. I mean, if I'm posting Rush Limbaugh quotes, even if they aren't directly political but are advocating my case, is that acceptable? I'm guessing not. At the same time nearly every person out there has some political leaning, so trying to suppress all of that isn't probably worth it. Maybe just a judgement call on whether the quote itself is directly politically pointed.

In general, we're focused on political opinions, including outlandish conspiracy theories that are politically driven.... so, in your example, if it's driving some sort of agenda, then it's not acceptable here. Political BS, basically... things meant to stir shit.

We're still being pretty lenient on it, even though some really, seriously can't help but politicize every ****ing little thing.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Why?

Same reason my mother-in-law & best friend have been told not to come into work the last 8 days. Not enough patients.

[Mecca]

I'm going to add this and it's not meant to be political it's meant to be WTF...

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/15/donal...nZmFz1yiuUN_TQ

Donald Trump names WWE's Vince McMahon as adviser to restart economy

Vince mother****in McMahon.....I mean really guys?

[petegz28]

So Michigan has said if you have a 2nd home like a vacation home you cannot go to it. But if you live out of state and have a vacation home in Michigan you can go to it.

WTF???

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm going to add this and it's not meant to be political it's meant to be WTF...

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/15/donal...nZmFz1yiuUN_TQ

Donald Trump names WWE's Vince McMahon as adviser to restart economy

Vince mother****in McMahon.....I mean really guys?

Why not he has access to the 'Dr. of Thuganomics'

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm going to add this and it's not meant to be political it's meant to be WTF...

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/15/donal...nZmFz1yiuUN_TQ

Donald Trump names WWE's Vince McMahon as adviser to restart economy

Vince mother****in McMahon.....I mean really guys?

I'm not a huge wrestling guy but didn't McMahon create a huge and successful business?

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

In general, we're focused on political opinions, including outlandish conspiracy theories that are politically driven.... so, in your example, if it's driving some sort of agenda, then it's not acceptable here. Political BS, basically... things meant to stir shit.

We're still being pretty lenient on it, even though some really, seriously can't help but politicize every ****ing little thing.

Here is the post that started the last posting mess. Just pointlessly brings up DC pandering. Keep in mind his next post was the image of the tweet. Pretty easy to see why people will assume he is purposely posted a tweet from a well known conservative that he likes the response on.

Originally Posted by Mecca

The experts are wrong! Everytime I see that I wanna say, the numbers are less because they implemented measures and people listened. Had we done it your way where everything was open those numbers would probably be off in the other way.

So tired of the stupid DC pandering shit over here, you can always tell what posters spend way to much time over there, it's like all rational logical thought is gone.

[petegz28]

NY net change in hospitalizations has gone negative!!! WOOHOO!

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm going to add this and it's not meant to be political it's meant to be WTF...

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/15/donal...nZmFz1yiuUN_TQ

Donald Trump names WWE's Vince McMahon as adviser to restart economy

Vince mother****in McMahon.....I mean really guys?

The dude knows how to make money

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by loochy

The dude knows how to make money

Creator of one of the most celebrated Broadway shows in history.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by loochy

The dude knows how to make money

I'm a wrestling fan.......the WWE is worth half as much as it should be...they have been a downturning business for basically 15 years.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by petegz28

I'm not a huge wrestling guy but didn't McMahon create a huge and successful business?

Honest, question. How was the XFL going before the virus?

[Discuss Thrower]

https://www.missourinet.com/2020/04/...irus-outbreak/

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

https://www.missourinet.com/2020/04/...irus-outbreak/

Wow..