***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.”

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by TLO

Found out tonight that I may have come in contact with a positive covid worker about a week ago. I haven't had any symptoms, but work wants me to go get tested. So 11:45 tomorrow, that's what I'm doing.

I'm nervous.

Chances are slim I would think.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by TLO

Found out tonight that I may have come in contact with a positive covid worker about a week ago. I haven't had any symptoms, but work wants me to go get tested. So 11:45 tomorrow, that's what I'm doing.

I'm nervous.

Youre all good man. Only thing id be worried about is a cotton swab touching your brain.

Your nasopharyngeal airway is about to get wrecked, son!

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by TLO

Found out tonight that I may have come in contact with a positive covid worker about a week ago. I haven't had any symptoms, but work wants me to go get tested. So 11:45 tomorrow, that's what I'm doing.

I'm nervous.

Ask for the rectal test instead of the nasal.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by TLO

Found out tonight that I may have come in contact with a positive covid worker about a week ago. I haven't had any symptoms, but work wants me to go get tested. So 11:45 tomorrow, that's what I'm doing.

I'm nervous.

k so ur gonna die so gimme back the casino cash

[R Clark]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Ask for the rectal test instead of the nasal.

I bet that would tickle your innards

[TLO]

Just got another call that said "false alarm". So no test after all. I was signed up through a drive through testing site and could still theoretically go take the test for free.

Should I do it or just cancel?

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by TLO

Just got another call that said "false alarm". So no test after all. I was signed up through a drive through testing site and could still theoretically go take the test for free.

Should I do it or just cancel?

I'd go...screw it. Couldn't hurt to know one way or the other.

[Lilmrp117]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Other trials which included Zinc and HCQ showed No benefits, I think Hamas posted one or two specific to the zinc.

I’m a clinician, not a researcher,” he said. “I don’t understand fully the language of clinical research.” This is what Dr. Zelenko said to explain why he falsely stated his trial was FDA approved

Yeah. There may be some variables to it. It's been theorized that people low in vitamin d may not benefit, which is a ton of people. But if you're going to take hcq, you may as well throw in the zinc. Zinc has been proven to reduce the severity and duration of colds so it wouldn't be the first time zinc helps against a virus.

[BigCatDaddy]

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/15/us/us...Hlp-IanZzQndr0

MISSOURI

New cases per 100,000 people dropped about 35% this past week, from nearly 4 cases per 100,000 to 2.6.

This state*generally began allowing all businesses to reopen May 4, provided they could abide by certain social distancing guidelines. Indoor retail businesses must limit their number of customers to no more than 25% of normal capacity, and local communities can choose stricter rules if they choose.

[ghak99]

Originally Posted by TLO

Just got another call that said "false alarm". So no test after all. I was signed up through a drive through testing site and could still theoretically go take the test for free.

Should I do it or just cancel?

Would getting tested help you put your mind at ease?

If so, it's free, so why not?

[TLO]

Originally Posted by ghak99

Would getting tested help you put your mind at ease?

If so, it's free, so why not?

I think it would wreck my anxiety for the 72 hours they say I'd be waiting for results.

But I wouldn't mind knowing I guess.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by TLO

I think it would wreck my anxiety for the 72 hours they say I'd be waiting for results.

But I wouldn't mind knowing I guess.

Look at it this way. You take the test and you're in the same boat that you have been in until they say otherwise. And from a symptom point of view you have no reason to worry any more if you took the test than if you didn't.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Ask for the rectal test instead of the nasal.

I aint gay, but im gonna take it from you on some alpha shit.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by TLO

I think it would wreck my anxiety for the 72 hours they say I'd be waiting for results.

But I wouldn't mind knowing I guess.

UH....if they said false alarm then why the hell would you still go get tested?

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by stumppy

UH....if they said false alarm then why the hell would you still go get tested?

Seriously? Everyone in their brother screaming we aren't testing enough then you ask someone why they would go an get tested?