***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.”

[Discuss Thrower]

People will be allowed to go get 'essential' services until they aren't.

Give it a week and we'll need papers to go out just like the Italians and Frenchies do.

[Hammock Parties]

[neech]

Originally Posted by KCGal

I heard the national guard is mobilizing at arrowhead on the radio. Anybody hear that?

I seen a train full of tanks earlier.

[Stanley Nickels]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Three of the most populous states in America will now effectively have their citizens on virtual house arrest.

North Korea-style, draconian governance policies on full display.

"Please stay in your house for a couple weeks to stop the proliferation of this dangerous, quickly spreading disease that threatens to overwhelm the capacity of our entire healthcare system and upend daily life for the next few months. You won't be arrested, we're just asking you to stay home for a little while so we can look after the most vulnerable people in the community, and 'flatten the peak'."

"THESE ARE GODDAMN NORTH KOREAN DRACONIAN LOCKDOWNS- THEY'RE TAKING AWAY OUR FREEDOMS!!!!!"

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

National guard at FedEx field setting up. Here we go. 🥴 pic.twitter.com/comXwvSv6X

— PlusModelParis 📸 (@X_LadyP) March 20, 2020

Surely you could have Googled, eh GoChiefs?

https://wjla.com/news/local/military...ld-coronavirus

LANDOVER, Md. — ABC7 has learned that military-style tents being set up at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. will be used as a coronavirus testing site for Prince George's Count

[Stanley Nickels]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

I saw texts just like this last Friday. And then on Monday. And then on Wednesday. Got a couple today. Man, the bureaucracy is really slowing down this police state stuff!

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

That's a hoax text. Knock it off.

[Stanley Nickels]

Originally Posted by neech

I seen a train full of tanks earlier.

The one that is used to move armored cars between bases on a routine basis? That one?

https://www.chicagotribune.com/coron...yc4-story.html

[neech]

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

The one that is used to move armored cars between bases on a routine basis? That one?

https://www.chicagotribune.com/coron...yc4-story.html

Yes, it was a joke.

We discussed the train earlier in the thread you see.

[Stanley Nickels]

Originally Posted by neech

Yes, it was a joke.

We discussed the train earlier in the thread you see.

Sorry

[Sassy Squatch]

Clay must be REALLY bored.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by Fish

Good news..

Saint Luke’s Health System setting up drive-thru testing for patients, employees

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Saint Luke’s Health System has two - soon to be three - COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites up and running.

The appointment-only drive-thru sites are available to Saint Luke’s patients and employees who have been referred by Saint Luke’s physicians.

Current locations include Blue Springs, Shoal Creek in the Northland, and soon, Mission Farms in Overland Park.

Only patients or employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for this testing:

1. Fever of 100 degrees or higher, a new cough, or shortness of breath, AND

2. Are (a) immunocompromised, (b) have been exposed to someone with known or suspected COVID-19, OR (c) work in a health care setting

Again, this drive-thru testing is by appointment only and requires a physician referral. Those without a referral or an appointment will not be tested.

With the increasing number of cases due to community spread in our area, Saint Luke’s is working diligently to prioritize testing of those who are at greater risk. Most cases of COVID-19 are mild and don’t require medical treatment.

If you have the symptoms listed above, but no additional risk factors, you should self-isolate for 14 days. Limit your contact with others in your household as much as possible and monitor your symptoms. If symptoms worsen, contact your provider or seek emergency care.

Saint Luke’s is asking for everyone’s help to protect the community by following CDC guidance on how we can prevent the spread of infection, including social distancing, vigilant hand hygiene, staying home when sick, avoiding close contact with people who are ill, avoiding touching your face, covering coughs or sneezes with a tissue and then throwing the tissue in the trash, and regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces.

At least we slowly seem to be getting there.

I don't see anyway we go off lockdown w/o pervasive testing, isolation of positives and mandatory masks. I really hope they're planning for that.

[Dartgod]

Posting that crap without a verifiable source should get you banned.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

Hospitals need 'em, and not just 1 per healthcare professional... They need as many as can be manufactured at this point. Once they're stocked for a year or so, then we can talk about the average Joes wearing them in public. I realize the two concepts go hand-in-hand, but you've got to prioritize the known crisis first.

Somehow basically every civilian in China, Japan, Vietnam, S. Korea and a bunch of other Asian countries already have surgical masks. In Japan everyone still has enough to not even reuse them after a day. Everyone in Japan wears them. China and Czechoslovakia (and maybe others) are requiring them in public?

How can we be that far behind? And even if we are - just tell everyone to wear a bandana at least. The protection is more about protecting others from you than protecting yourself.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Clay must be REALLY bored.

If you've dipped into D.C at all, you'd know that the shit he's posting is stuff he actually believes. This isn't trolling. This is legitimate paranoia.