***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.”

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Ontario is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Of course I've only been there in early summer. We fish the Quetico in canoes. My favorite fishing is paddling down the shoreline throwing leech tipped jigs for smallmouth.

Wish summer was longer than 2 months lol

[displacedinMN]

JUST IN: California State University campuses to remain closed through fall semester, affecting 23 universities - KABC

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 12, 2020

I would not call this official

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

You are talking smack to yourself?

JFC what a tool.

Yeah, I'm talking smack to myself you ****ing dolt.

That's the best you can do?

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Why Not?

Is this official? I’m not seeing it on ESPN or CBS Sports. I feel like this being official would be a big news deal. I mean, it’s not the SEC or anything but the MWC is a decent mid major, if I say so myself.

Enclosed is a link to the article.

Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ll/3121272001/

Apparently those three schools would be impacted if the California State University System’s announcement that they will operate primarily with online classes this fall, prohibits on-campus activities such as athletics.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Wish summer was longer than 2 months lol

We have winter in South Dakota. But not THAT kind of winter. You guys are real hardy souls.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Enclosed is a link to the article.

Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ll/3121272001/

Apparently those three schools would be impacted if the California State University System’s announcement that they will operate primarily with online classes this fall, prohibits on-campus activities such as athletics.

Thanks. Interesting. However I could certainly see the NCAA saying “okay, then. No football for those schools this year” and letting the big boys play if the big boys wanted to play.



Oh and for the record, I don’t think there’s gonna be NCAA football at all this season. I think when push comes to shove, having a bunch of 18 and 19 year olds out on the field in 3 months will be to much of a PR disaster for even the NCAA to handle. I think the NFL, with it’s grown ass men, has a much better chance to play at some point.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

“Active” cases down for the first time...? According to Worldimeter

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Not sure how to embed
Some pics of my little cousin, well not little anymore I know she might be old at 45 For some of you.


https://m.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/1204284/viewall

Gorgeous!

And a little advice, don't post any family members pics on here. It always seems to end up bad.

[jdubya]

Originally Posted by Monticore

I don’t own a gun so I’m good.

Me either....

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by stumppy

Gorgeous!

And a little advice, don't post any family members pics on here. It always seems to end up bad.

Ya probably bad idea lol

[petegz28]

I don't know. fellas, but it seems like paranoia is starting to rule. Talking about cancelling school not for in CA but everywhere and it is only May? LA county locking down until August?

I don't know what the **** is going on but it sure seems like the goal of flattening the curve has been achieved and the goal posts are clearly being moved in some places.

It's one thing to be prudent. It's another to be completely paranoid to the point of self-destruction. I feel like right now some would have us be the frog that hides from the snake by jumping into the the frying pan. We think we are safe when really we are being slowly roasted to death.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by petegz28

I don't know. fellas, but it seems like paranoia is starting to rule. Talking about cancelling school not for in CA but everywhere and it is only May? LA county locking down until August?

I don't know what the **** is going on but it sure seems like the goal of flattening the curve has been achieved and the goal posts are clearly being moved in some places.

It's one thing to be prudent. It's another to be completely paranoid to the point of self-destruction. I feel like right now some would have us be the frog that hides from the snake by jumping into the the frying pan. We think we are safe when really we are being slowly roasted to death.

Depends where you are. AZ is opening gyms and pools tomorrow. Casinos on Friday. We’re going all in on opening. We’ll see how it goes.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

“Active” cases down for the first time...? According to Worldimeter

Yes but that's due in large part from Sat-Mon but even those days were lower than they typically have been.

I think it's time to start using a little common sense. If the hospitals in an area start getting a run then you have a problem and need to address it. If they aren't then I think you need to start moving forward though cautiously.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Why Not?

Depends where you are. AZ is opening gyms and pools tomorrow. Casinos on Friday. We’re going all in on opening. We’ll see how it goes.

I know and I am glad to see that. I was referring to Fauci's remarks about school today and then the news coming out of CA.

[displacedinMN]

#BREAKING California State University campuses to remain closed through fall semester, affecting 23 universities https://t.co/yovEfW7Rj6

— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 12, 2020

ANOTHER SOURCE