***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.”

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

That’s pretty much the only way you are realistically going to enforce these crazy house arrest directives.

They are not crazy.

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[DaneMcCloud]

Too many people ignored California's Stay At Home Order so by order of the Los Angeles Mayor, the following are now closed:

Beaches, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, all trails, dog parks, playgrounds, skate parks and picnic areas.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Too many people ignored California's Stay At Home Order so by order of the Los Angeles Mayor, the following are now closed:

Beaches, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, trails, dog parks, playgrounds, skate parks and picnic areas.

Does that apply to golf courses?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Donger

Does that apply to golf courses?

I didn't see golf courses listed in the Mayor's tweet so I don't know for certain

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by Donger

Good, but let's see more days of the same. If the Italians can whip this thing, we sure as hell can.

The big question is when can they open up again, what does that look like, and does it boomerang on them? The rest of the Western world will be watching.

Except for USA. We're the bad boy on the block who don't listen to no one and plays by our own rules.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by TLO

So now loss of taste or smell is a warning sign? Is that like a full blown, I can't smell or taste anything? Or???

This shit is so vague.

You probably should try to find a zen garden and unplug for a while. I have normally very low anxiety and I'm almost clipping out on this. I can't imagine for someone who already has that stuff to begin with.

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by Donger

Does that apply to golf courses?

Ours are. But I do not think any in the state were open anyway. All club houses ordered closed.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I didn't see golf courses listed in the Mayor's tweet so I don't know for certain

Other than the club house, I wouldn't see why. But, Denver course are closed. Not that it matters, since we still have snow on the ground.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by Donger

Does that apply to golf courses?

Could we play the Masters with no spectators and just test all the golfers, caddies, officials and TV people right before?

I could really use some live sports these days.

What's the plan for the NFL draft?

[The Iron Chief]

A corner Bar in my area let the regulars in two nights ago(I'm hearing 15 people).
They shut the blinds locked the door.
I'm sure they were enjoying their Wings Greasy fries and cold beer....

Til the police knocked on the door.

You cant stop stupid

[Demonpenz]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

So i've taken a few days off the Covid thing and just lived my life. Any good news in the last few days?

**** and no

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Man my rental company is great......if you have any maintenance requests we will not be doing them unless it is an emergency, our office will be closed so you can not contact us, but hey continue to pay that rent online at your normal price guys.

If you had any idea the kind of crap people call in about you'd fully understand that policy. 50% of it is ridiculous bullshit.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

That’s pretty much the only way you are realistically going to enforce these crazy house arrest directives.

It's not house arrest, please stop saying that.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Donger

A wastewater utility in California got backed up last week because people are flushing strips of T-shirts.

What in the actual ****?

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by TLO

Do you want martial law? Because this is how you get martial law.

Are you currently working?