***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.”

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

Well, instead of spending $250 at a steakhouse for Mother's Day dinner. We picked up an amazing Carnitas Burrito ($10) and split it, and $11 taco plate for our daughter. Called it in, walked in, picked it up, walked out. Time to watch the Last Dance on ESPN.

Honestly, I prefer your scenario 9.9/10. Good stuff.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by eDave

I just saw John Elway and Jon Bon Jovi in the same episode of Las Vegas. That show is good cheese.

Didn't they co-own a minor league football team together a few years back?

Originally Posted by dlphg9

It's telling people to gargle ****ing salt water or vinegar and it will cure you of the Rona and save lives. You really don't think any harm would come from people believing that shit?

Some idiot has coronavid and thinks that gargling salt water kills it, so they do it and now they think theyre cured and can go out in public. Good way to get people to spread it.

But don't forget to wear that thin ass cloth mask screen door into Costco!

[petegz28]

Yes today is Sunday but 720 deaths is the lowest number seen in well over a month. Either all the counters took the day off for Mother's day or even for a Sunday we are very low.

People need to keep in mind as the media starts freaking out on the Tuesday-Frida numbers, Sat and Sun aren't as good as they look but Monday and even possibly Tuesday aren't as bad as they look.

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by petegz28

It is strep!

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Odd thing to be cheering for, isn’t it? It is such a relief though lol.

My son is almost completely recovered from our scare last week.

[lewdog]

I’ve yet to hear the results of my 3rd test, but the State says I’m 12 days out from my positive test and still don’t have symptoms, so I’m ok to go back to work tomorrow.

I was actually getting a decent amount of work done from home. Amazing what few phone calls and not meeting with people all day can do to your efficiency.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I’ve yet to hear the results of my 3rd test, but the State says I’m 12 days out from my positive test and still don’t have symptoms, so I’m ok to go back to work tomorrow.

I was actually getting a decent amount of work done from home. Amazing what few phone calls and not meeting with people all day can do to your efficiency.

Working from home gets old, bro. Just saying.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I’ve yet to hear the results of my 3rd test, but the State says I’m 12 days out from my positive test and still don’t have symptoms, so I’m ok to go back to work tomorrow.

I was actually getting a decent amount of work done from home. Amazing what few phone calls and not meeting with people all day can do to your efficiency.

Glad you had an easy experience, lew.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by petegz28

Working from home gets old, bro. Just saying.

Yeah I basically have to be on site as a supervisor anyway. I enjoy going to work but this was a nice change of pace.

Plus the damn kid at home makes it hard!

Glad your kid is ok, Pete.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by TLO

Glad you had an easy experience, lew.

I’m not sure the mind**** was easy! Waiting each day to see if you’ll get symptoms. Managing your entire staff and their worries with themselves/family. Trying to quarantine but realizing it’s impossible. Then worrying because you can’t quarantine that your wife or child may get it.

Now worrying that I didn’t even have it and won’t have any antibodies.

[Kidd Lex]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I’m not sure the mind**** was easy! Waiting each day to see if you’ll get symptoms. Managing your entire staff and their worries with themselves/family. Trying to quarantine but realizing it’s impossible. Then worrying because you can’t quarantine that your wife or child may get it.

Now worrying that I didn’t even have it and won’t have any antibodies.

Yep, this whole thing is one big mind ****

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Yeah I basically have to be on site as a supervisor anyway. I enjoy going to work but this was a nice change of pace.

Plus the damn kid at home makes it hard!

Glad your kid is ok, Pete.

Thanks! I like working from home on occasion. I used to do it every day for almost 3 years and it would drive me crazy at times. It has its benefits like not having to hop in the shower and deal with traffic. But all in all you get tired of being at work while you're at home if you know what I mean.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I’m not sure the mind**** was easy! Waiting each day to see if you’ll get symptoms. Managing your entire staff and their worries with themselves/family. Trying to quarantine but realizing it’s impossible. Then worrying because you can’t quarantine that your wife or child may get it.

Now worrying that I didn’t even have it and won’t have any antibodies.

That's what we just went through. The mind ****. Not only what if our kid had Covid but what do the Wife and I do now? Do we stay at home? Do we tell the neighbors? Is every cough now going to be over analyzed? I mean I literally started making arrangements in case one of us including the boy went into the hospital. I know this virus is serious as much as people like to give me shit about it but really I would just almost like to carry on with my life cause the worrying is a problem in and of itself.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by petegz28

It's something people might need to do for other reasons besides covid. I know a few people who could improve their breath a lot by guzzling vinegar.

Lol. Now that’s a fact!

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Odd thing to be cheering for, isn’t it? It is such a relief though lol.

My son is almost completely recovered from our scare last week.

It is. Last night I asked my Wife to check his throat and we thought we saw swollen tonsils but what the **** do we know, right? I tossed and turned all night hoping it was something like that. The logical part of my kept trying to tell myself that the odds of him having Covid were very slim and that he most likely had something like strep. But when you can't turn the ****ing tv on without seeing 4 out of 5 commercials about Covid your mind wanders.

[HonestChieffan]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I’ve yet to hear the results of my 3rd test, but the State says I’m 12 days out from my positive test and still don’t have symptoms, so I’m ok to go back to work tomorrow.

I was actually getting a decent amount of work done from home. Amazing what few phone calls and not meeting with people all day can do to your efficiency.

Hope you stay well.