***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.”

[BleedingRed]

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/he...a-c4a5ffad3ffb

#hydroxychloriquine

Nursing home got the Covid in Texas, Dr on site got them all on the drug. out of 39 people who have taken it (all 65+) no ones died.

Just saying...

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

Thanks for asking, man. It's been a weird week. My body overall is basically back to 100%

My lungs however, have remained pretty ****ed until today. Was still getting really winded and short of breath doing basic tasks like showering, walking to mailbox, etc. It was a struggle to even hold a conversation for more than a minute or two. Felt like my lungs were already like 80% full and couldn't take anymore air.

Doc started me on some breathing exercises, a new steroid pack and albuterol inhaler mid-week and today's been a huge difference. My lungs still feel "full" but not like before. Able to do more without getting as winded, so that's good.

Your stock seems to be trending up, really glad to hear that bud. So he has you on albuterol and what, prednisone?

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Wait - so you don't believe in genetics?

I don't eat as well as I should, I don't work out as much I should (injuries major and minor, just being tired) but when you have 2 kids who are very acting in sports and a wife who works crazy hours it can be very difficult to do things I should to be healthier and the fact that getting old doesn't help.

I think many things can contribute to obesity, including genetics, but most people don't get fat because they want to, mental health, physical health, money, environment, family influence, disease, medications.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

347 people under 45 dead in one city in six weeks.

347 out of 4,800,000

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Your stock seems to be trending up, really glad to hear that bud. So he has you on albuterol and what, prednisone?

Exactly.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/he...a-c4a5ffad3ffb

#hydroxychloriquine

Nursing home got the Covid in Texas, Dr on site got them all on the drug. out of 39 people who have taken it (all 65+) no ones died.

Just saying...

That's inherently political, and you know it.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

347 out of 4,800,000

All 4,800,000 are under 45?

Either way, I think you missed the point.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

$.94 in parts of Iowa

Holy shit... still ~$2.30 here, I believe. Filled up the other day with 91 octane and it was still ~$2.70, but they have been raping people on the higher octanes for years.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Monticore

I don't eat as well as I should, I don't work out as much I should (injuries major and minor, just being tired) but when you have 2 kids who are very acting in sports and a wife who works crazy hours it can be very difficult to do things I should to be healthier and the fact that getting old doesn't help.

I think many things can contribute to obesity, including genetics, but most people don't get fat because they want to, mental health, physical health, money, environment, family influence, disease, medications.

It's just stupid to say that genetics aren't a factor.

My best friend since college was diagnosed with Leukemia last year - at the same exact age that his mother was diagnosed with Leukemia.

Fortunately, both survived but he's very much worse for the wear. He had a port installed for chemotherapy, which lasted 9 months and ended in January. The poor guy is basically on house arrest because his immune system is so fragile at this point.

In another example, my parents and grandparents have/had high cholesterol their entire lives. When my grandmother passed away at age 91 in 2017, her cholesterol was over 500. That was not the cause of her death, it was old age coupled with dementia. Yet everyone in my family, who are all otherwise healthy and fit, are on some form of cholesterol medicine.

There are some things that we just cannot control, even with the recommended amount of diet and exercise, so to literally blame the elderly for having underlying conditions, is just outright stupid - there's really no other word that applies.

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by Donger

That's inherently political, and you know it.

Nah it's not you wanna make it that way 39 people that were over the age of 65 got COVID-19. They were treated with the drug and NONE HAVE DIED.

There is nothing Political about that

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

Exactly.

Prednisone is some magical stuff, but a guy doesn't want to take it very often. Glad you are feeling better!

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Nah it's not you wanna make it that way 39 people that were over the age of 65 got COVID-19. They were treated with the drug and NONE HAVE DIED.

There is nothing Political about that

Just shut the **** up with your horseshit.

I have no idea why you're allowed to continue with this nonsense.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Nah it's not you wanna make it that way 39 people that were over the age of 65 got COVID-19. They were treated with the drug and NONE HAVE DIED.

There is nothing Political about that

Let's not derail the thread with this shit again...mmmkay?

[srvy]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Dude seriously take yourself back to your little hangout as I've literally never seen you post anything else of substance here ever. It's sorta nice you felt the urge to crawl out of the hole to see what the rest of the world is like here on Chiefsplanet, but I think it's about time for that to be over now.

I don't feel the need to have to engage with your dumbass in the lounge, nor do I think many others do either.

The Decider

91+ thousand posts and I am sure all had some sort of substance to them.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Nah it's not you wanna make it that way 39 people that were over the age of 65 got COVID-19. They were treated with the drug and NONE HAVE DIED.

There is nothing Political about that

No, I don't want it that way. I presume you know who Dr. Robin Armstrong is?