***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.”

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Lol no it wont

LOL yes it will. If the surrounding cities and counties open up and the KC Mayor doesn't the people and businesses will go ape shit. But then again you think you know every damn thing so why bother explaining the obvious to you

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by petegz28

LOL yes it will. If the surrounding cities and counties open up and the KC Mayor doesn't the people and businesses will go ape shit. But then again you think you know every damn thing so why bother explaining the obvious to you

Nobody gives a **** about Clay County Peter it's a population of like 10k. I'm sure business owners arent happy with mayor Lucas. Yet our numbers spiked today and hes already announced May 15th.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by O.city

This one seemed a little better set up than some of the others I’ve read. I don’t understand why it’s so ****ing hard to set up a rigid good study

Time.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Nobody gives a **** about Clay County Peter it's a population of like 10k. I'm sure business owners arent happy with mayor Lucas. Yet our numbers spiked today and hes already announced May 15th.

Right...except all the KC businesses that are shut down and watching people drive a mere 15-20 miles away to go to other businesses. Apparently you missed the part where Clay already announced the 15th and well...then rolled it back.


Then again, you know everything so why explain the painfully obvious. But I forget you think Mo is a hot spot. And just wait when Jackson, Cass, Johnson and Wyandotte all go May 3rd...

But you can still order your Grub Hub and play your xbox

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by petegz28

Right...except all the KC businesses that are shut down and watching people drive a mere 15-20 miles away to go to other businesses. Apparently you missed the part where Clay already announced the 15th and well...then rolled it back.


Then again, you know everything so why explain the painfully obvious. But I forget you think Mo is a hot spot. And just wait when Jackson, Cass, Johnson and Wyandotte all go May 3rd...

But you can still order your Grub Hub and play your xbox

Clay County cant even properly run their own commission. We would be royally ****ed if we ever listened to them. You should run for office up there you'd fit right in.

[limested]

Originally Posted by petegz28

Wrong what?

KC can’t open up before Jackson county does. KC mayor no pressure unless Jackson County opens early.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

South Korea already has and they have way less number of deaths than Sweeden. Their testing is much better so they have a better chance at managing the virus.

They are using surveillance and authority that isn't possible in the US...

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

https://twitter.com/uofl/status/1252...915957760?s=19
@uofl: UofL has developed a technology believed to block the novel coronavirus from infecting human cells.

UofL researchers hope to fast-track development, including application to the FDA, for approval to start treating patients seriously affected by COVID-19.
http://www.uoflnews.com/section/scie...l-coronavirus/

Originally Posted by O.city

I read about this today. The medication type is already used and safe in humans so that would make it alot easier to get thru.

Can someone tell me early what this means? Is this something that can be rolled out quickly?

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by limested

KC can’t open up before Jackson county does. KC mayor no pressure unless Jackson County opens early.

I didn't say they could. Why don't you actually read what I said?

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

They are using surveillance and authority that isn't possible in the US...

Not to mention their logistical issues are about 1/1000th of what we have to deal with.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Clay County cant even properly run their own commission. We would be royally ****ed if we ever listened to them. You should run for office up there you'd fit right in.

Or perhaps you should so you could set them straight? You might have to move out of the basement but it's a step I am sure you're well overdue to take.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Time.

That’s true. I’m hoping the sero study being done in Ny gives us good info

[Titty Meat]

Hey JPB did your gf know the nurse who died from COVID at Research?

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

They are using surveillance and authority that isn't possible in the US...

I agree their options for surveillance gave them a leg up and in the fight.

I’m not looking forward to a Brave New World, but unless some miracle cure/treatment comes along, I suspect the level of surveillance that will be possible in the US is going to be a lot higher 6 or 12 months from now.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

I agree their options for surveillance gave them a leg up and in the fight.

I’m not looking forward to a Brave New World, but unless some miracle cure/treatment comes along, I suspect the level of surveillance that will be possible in the US is going to be a lot higher 6 or 12 months from now.

Until they change laws and what not, no it won't.