***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.”

[LiveSteam]

Naaa.. What a stupid movie that was.

[TLO]

Guess the IHME isn't updating today. Or maybe not until later tonight. Whatever. I'm going to bed. Sleep well, all.

[LiveSteam]

Ninight. Just think to yourself. 1234 1234 1234 1234
That the beat of steam locomotives exhaust when said locomotive is in time and running square .
You'll be asleep before ya know it.
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['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

After re-reading that it would be a million treatment courses not doses which makes a huge difference. I assume remdesivir will only be given to the really bad cases. Could be wrong on that though Maybe Hamas will know

Just a hypothesis but let's assume it makes a major difference: they will likely restrict prescribing to infectious disease physicians and likely wouldn't begin treatment until patients were at least hospitalized, and more likely in need of intensive care.

[ping2000]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Oxford researchers was just on CNN and they are very confident they will have a vaccine ready to go by September. They are doing a large human trial starting next week

Maybe the Brits will save all of our asses

[eDave]

Originally Posted by Monticore

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I saw some here last year for the first time in my life I think they are defecting. I think the nest is near cottage eggs any good?

We have had them here for a while. This is the 3rd sighting of one that I am aware of this year. One was in my nighborhood, drinking from a lake. I didn't actually see that.

Here is a livecam of another nest by us. They typically nest on ledges in an area they, and their Eaglets, can survive.

https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewi.../baldeaglecam/

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by eDave

We have had them here for a while. This is the 3rd sighting of one that I am aware of this year. One was in my nighborhood, drinking from a lake. I didn't actually see that.

Here is a livecam of another nest by us. They typically nest on ledges in an area they, and their Eaglets, can survive.

https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewi.../baldeaglecam/

We have a growing number of Eagles in Florida. They are fighting with Ospreys sometimes for terriotory. Have several Ospreys in my backyard. Here's one that caught a trout for lunch, Yes, sea trout right off my dock.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Im gonna go out on a limb and guess the location is the dessert.

No not in the cheesecake

[LiveSteam]

Ive never had cheese cake.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

We have a growing number of Eagles in Florida. They are fighting with Ospreys sometimes for terriotory. Have several Ospreys in my backyard. Here's one that caught a trout for lunch, Yes, sea trout right off my dock.

It turns out the eagle in the webcam is a cougar as she has dumped her old significant other for a younger one. 2nd time she has done this. That's a red flag in my book. Though I'm sure this 4 year old stud is just going to bang her then block her number
.
Here she is hanging out with the now ex in happier times:

[eDave]

A very inspirational video from Johnny Depp:

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[Monticore]

Originally Posted by eDave

A very inspirational video from Johnny Depp:

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Seems kind a happy go lucky guy eh?

[2112]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Seems kind a happy go lucky guy eh?

Poor guy had to deal with that beautiful lunatic Amber Heard

[KCUnited]

As pandemic grows, WHO warns Americans that everything they do puts them at risk

Uber Eats reveals the most popular takeout orders in 35 U.S. states

Arizona: French fries

California: Chicken tikka masala

Colorado: Carne asada fries

Connecticut: Burrito bowl

Florida: French fries

Georgia: Pad Thai

Hawaii: BBQ mixed plate

Illinois: French fries

Indiana: Waffle fries

Iowa: Large poké bowl

Kentucky: Pad Thai

Louisiana: Chips with queso

Maine: Cheese pazzo bread

Maryland: Egg, bacon and cheese

Massachusetts: Burrito

Michigan: Pad Thai

Minnesota: Garlic naan

Missouri: Crab Rangoon

Montana: Enchiladas

Nevada: Chicken teriyaki bowl

New Jersey: Chicken sandwich

New York: Jerk chicken

North Carolina: Nachos

Ohio: Notso fries

Oklahoma: Spicy tuna roll

Oregon: Fried chicken

Pennsylvania: Cheesesteak

Rhode Island: Hot dog

South Carolina: French fries

Tennessee: Pad Thai

Texas: Pad Thai

Utah: Carne asada fries

Virginia: French fries

Washington: French fries

Wisconsin: Crab Rangoon

[eDave]

Missouri's love for Crab Rangoon is puzzling.