***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.”

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Kidd Lex

I’m extremely tempted to start a new Covid thread for news, studies, and trial posts only. That way when you want know why the stock market is rising like a rocket (up 3%) you can go there and see the vaccine news from Moderna instead of a debate on the merits of ****ing planet fitness.

Very few people give a shit these days. If you go most places you wouldn't notice much difference besides a few mask. I'm glad they are progressing with treatments and vaccines. Too many elderly dying.

I suggest going to Billy's Unbias and expert opinions thread. Top notch post in there.

[Kidd Lex]

Originally Posted by loochy

I'll just post about Planet Fitness there.

Bahahaha, damn you’s

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Pete belongs at planet fitness.

He only goes to max 30lb dumbbells. Doesn’t want to get “huge.”

Right.. Better watch out if you are older and at the gym too. You've already lived your life. Better get out of his way when he goes for those dumbbells.

[Kidd Lex]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Pete belongs at planet fitness.

He only goes to max 30lb dumbbells. Doesn’t want to get “huge.”

He’s a substance over sizzle kind of guy. Respect

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

Right.. Better watch out if you are older and at the gym too. You've already lived your life. Better get out of his way when he goes for those dumbbells.

I don't mind the lunkheads being around until they start huffing and hovering wanting whatever equipment you're currently using. Go over to the mirror and take some flex selfies for a minute bro

[Spott]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

Not really. Everyone likes pizza. I see your point but all about discipline man.

I’m sure that 100 percent of people at LA Fitness and Gold’s Gym never ever eat pizza.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

I don't mind the lunkheads being around until they start huffing and hovering wanting whatever equipment you're currently using. Go over to the mirror and take some flex selfies for a minute bro

I hate when ppl grab dumbbells and then workout right in front of the dumbbell rack blocking me from grabbing my. 100lb dumbbells. God that's annoying.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Planet Fitness is on its own level though.

It's fitness for people who want to socialize and say they're exercising.

They actively discourage too much exercising, and they have pizza and cookie parties.

Half of the business is Karens sitting on a recumbent bike flipping through Facebook on their phone.

I had a membership at Lifetime for a while. Everything you said besides the pizza stuff happens there, in fact probably way worst because there are so many people. And forget about getting a good workout in when it’s busy.

As for people who do just want to go for the socializing with the occasional light workout, I don’t see how that’s a bad thing. They obviously serve a very large niche of people there.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Donger

You really should capitalize it: ****ing Planet Fitness.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by loochy

We talk bad about planet fitness because



1) they openly discriminate against individuals that are in shape. Have you ever seen the youtube videos in which certain individuals are not even allowed to purchase a membership solely based on their looks?

2) they have pizza days and free tootsie rolls. This should speak for itself.

I have never heard of that kind of stuff. I tend to not believe that though as it seems more like people purposefully seeking that sort of response. Free tootsie rolls is crazy. They should at least make it something good like Reese’s.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

I hate when ppl grab dumbbells and then workout right in front of the dumbbell rack blocking me from grabbing my. 100lb dumbbells. God that's annoying.

I bump those idiots while grabbing my dumbbells.

F'ing morons.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

Bulk turns to fat and varicose veins, don't do it!

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Pete belongs at planet fitness.

He only goes to max 30lb dumbbells. Doesn’t want to get “huge.”

[Spott]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

I have never heard of that kind of stuff. I tend to not believe that though as it seems more like people purposefully seeking that sort of response. Free tootsie rolls is crazy. They should at least make it something good like Reese’s.

I’ve never eaten their pizza because it’s usually it’s usually something cheap, but it’s only the first Monday evening of the month. I’ve never really noticed any difference between the way the staff or members act at LA Fitness or PF. People just check in, put their headphones on, work out and leave. Some PF’s are kind of small and no frills, but I’ve been to a couple that are full two story gyms that have everything, including free weights.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Spott

I’ve never eaten their pizza because it’s usually it’s usually something cheap, but it’s only the first Monday evening of the month. I’ve never really noticed any difference between the way the staff or members act at LA Fitness or PF. People just check in, put their headphones on, work out and leave. Some PF’s are kind of small and no frills, but I’ve been to a couple that are full two story gyms that have everything, including free weights.

I used to be a gym rat. I never understood the going to gym to socialize. Or the people that needed their friends to be around to motivate them to work out. I found that when I did go with friends I didn't go at it as hard. I always went by myself and was laser focused. Was a pain to find someone to spot but other than that gym is for working out not socializing.

I ****ing love pizza. California Pizza Kitchen, though. Legit.