***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.”

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Costco in Burbank was so packed that there was no parking and people were fighting over toilet paper, even though there was a sign at the entrance stating "1 Toilet Paper Only - No exceptions".

I seriously don't understand why people want to load up on toilet paper, of all things.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

if you still think I’m FOS after the posts today, your minds never going to be changed. 100’s of people on here know me in real
Life. None of those are calling me out. You should consider that.

That’s okay if we are never best buddies. Life goes on. Just don’t expect me to answer your questions.

Fair enough. What's your opinion on 100,000 people in Ohio having the virus?

[O.city]

The Sams club in Springfield last night was less than normal full. There was no TP and the meat had been somewhat shorted, but I got a bunch of chicken and hamburger meat that I froze just in case.

Dude in front of me in line was asking if I was prepping, I said sorta, not really, with 2 growing boys they eat a lot.

He said he was and I saw he had like 8 bottles of tito's.

Kinda funny.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I seriously don't understand why people want to load up on toilet paper, of all things.

Yeah, I don't get it, either, but it was INSANE today at the Burbank Costco.

The line to get toilet paper was 90 minutes long.

Fortunately, I always have a ton in my garage for emergencies and this definitely qualifies.

I'll post pictures from today in the related thread once they're uploaded to Flicker.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by Mecca

There aren't gonna be any sports for awhile so they have to talk about somethin.

Worst offseason ever.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by O.city

The Sams club in Springfield last night was less than normal full. There was no TP and the meat had been somewhat shorted, but I got a bunch of chicken and hamburger meat that I froze just in case.

Dude in front of me in line was asking if I was prepping, I said sorta, not really, with 2 growing boys they eat a lot.

He said he was and I saw he had like 8 bottles of tito's.

Kinda funny.

Just one of the aisles at the Studio City Ralphs this morning:

[ThaVirus]

Wow. They're closing Disney World for a couple weeks, which means Universal Orlando will follow suit.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Wow. They're closing Disney World for a couple weeks, which means Universal Orlando will follow suit.

Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood announced closures today at 1pm PST

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood announced closures today at 1pm PST

I believe Disney World just announced it and Universal Orlando has yet to do so (but definitely will now that Disney has).

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Wow. They're closing Disney World for a couple weeks, which means Universal Orlando will follow suit.

everything in America but essential services is going to close for a couple of weeks.

It sounds weird but we need to come together as a nation and separate from each other voluntarily for a couple of weeks.

It’s in all of our collective best interests.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I seriously don't understand why people want to load up on toilet paper, of all things.

me either, if im at home with no TP, ill just take a shower! lol I rather have water.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

I'm not doubting you, but god damn you have literally seen/done it all.

He is a blowhard. He needs to start showing credentials.

[displacedinMN]

Went to Costco. Out of TP but did not need it. More empty boxes than I have ever seen.
Meat depart was very low. Line from checkout to the meat department.

Wife says it feels like a movie.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Gravedigger

106 is when you get to the danger spot, but 104 is considered a high grade fever and isn't very far away.

I always wait until I get to 110 personally. Better safe than sorry!

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

Virus can mean diarrhea. It should be the tissues with lotion being fought over