***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.”

[jdubya]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

Who the **** is acting like this is a biblical plague or anything close? Get out of here with your bullshit.

shhhhhh....relax

[jdubya]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

yeah Mr. Paramedic, enlighten us, who’s flipping out? Wellll maybe now you?

Sorry if I hit a nerve.....that is normal when during times of mild stress...relax sister

[TwistedChief]

Sorry if Q, but LDT gets a mention in here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/s...gtype=Homepage

[BigRedChief]

This is a 60 year old language written for the old IBM mainframes. States and banks still use it, ATM transactions etc.

On the 'COBOL Cowboys' and the future of an old-school programming language inside the today's 'digital business' https://t.co/ZMrEHgt35e pic.twitter.com/yPdrxdSBEx

— Steven Norton (@steven_norton) April 10, 2017

[BigRedChief]

Here’s who’s hiring right now


Below is a regularly updated list of companies hiring right now.

• Instacart says it’s looking to hire 300,000 contract workers over the next three months.
• Walmart announced that it will hire 150,000 workers for its distribution and fulfillment centers.
• Amazon says it’s looking to hire 100,000 new workers for its fulfillment centers and delivery network.
• CVS Health is hiring 50,000 employees to serve in various capacities across its business.
• Dollar General says it's looking to add 50,000 employees by the end of April.
• Ace Hardware is hiring 30,000 people to work in its stores nationwide.
• Pizza Hut is hiring 30,000 permanent employees to serve as drivers, shift leaders, cooks and managers.
• Lowe’s is hiring 30,000 employees to meet the demand created by the coronavirus.
• Dollar Tree, which is also the parent company of Family Dollar, is hiring 25,000 workers for its stores and distribution centers.
• Walgreens is hiring 25,000 employees for permanent and temporary roles.
• Papa John's is hiring 20,000 workers to meet demand.
• 7-Eleven is hiring up to 20,000 employees due to increased demand.
• Kroger is looking to hire an additional 20,000 workers across the U.S.
• TTEC is hiring people to fill 10,000 work-from-home roles.
• Chewy is hiring 10,000 people to help it meet increased demand.
• Domino’s is hiring up to 10,000 employees across the country for various roles inside the company.
• Target is hiring nearly 10,000 employees for its operations across the country.
• PepsiCo says it plans to hire 6,000 employees over the coming months.
• Tractor Supply Company is hiring more than 5,000 people at its stores and distribution centers.
• Rite Aid is hiring 5,000 people to work in their stores and distribution centers.
• Big Lots is hiring 5,000 people to help meet increased demand.
• Outschool is looking to hire 5,000 teachers to start offering online classes.
• CommonSpirit Health is hiring for more than 2,200 positions.
• Salesforce is hiring for more than 2,000 positions.
• Love's Travel Centers and Country Stores is hiring more than 2,000 people to meet demand.
• Takeda, a large pharmaceutical company, is hiring for 2,000 positions.
• Capital One is hiring for more than 1,300 roles across the U.S.
• UCHealth is hiring people to fill more than 1,200 positions.
• Better.com is hiring 1,000 employees — with a focus on hospitality employees.
• Success Academy Charter Schools plan to fill about 1,000 full-time positions in New York City.
• Publix Super Markets is hiring "thousands" of workers to meet increased demand.
• Safeway is hiring thousands of workers due to the demand created by the virus.
• Shipt is hiring "thousands" of people across the country.
• Veeva Systems is hiring people for more than 800 positions.
• KLA is hiring workers for 700 roles.
• Electronic Arts is hiring people to fill 675 positions.
• TTEC is hiring people to fill more than 400 roles.
• DocuSign is hiring people for over 400 positions.
• Akamai is hiring for more than 350 positions.
• FreshDirect is hiring 350 people to support its services.
• Premise Health is hiring more than 300 people to fill open roles.
• Houston Methodist is hiring 250 health care workers.
• Cargill is hiring for an unknown number of positions.
• NetApp is looking to fill an unknown number of positions.
• Koch Industries is hiring people for an unknown number of positions.
• ServiceNow is hiring for an unknown number of positions.
• The U.S. Census is hiring an unknown number of employees.
• BJ's Wholesale Club is hiring an unknown number of employees.
• Blue Apron is looking to hire an unknown number of employees in New Jersey and California.
• Land O’Lakes is looking to hire an unknown number of workers to meet increased demand.
• Support.com is hiring an unknown number of workers for remote positions.
• SpaceX is hiring an unknown number of workers as it looks to ramp up production of its Starships.

[2112]

A lot of companies (at least around here) don’t have proper protocols and procedures in place for the employees to follow. Which is a huge liability and is putting the employees health at risk.

[2112]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Here’s who’s hiring right now


Below is a regularly updated list of companies hiring right now.

[*]SpaceX is hiring an unknown number of workers as it looks to ramp up production of its Starships.[/LIST]

Dude!! Do it!

Your resume

Former CIA Clandestine secret agent
Part time Brain Surgeon
IT super star

Adding Rocket scientist to that list would be like a gigantic cherry on top

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by 2112

Dude!! Do it!

Your resume

Former CIA Clandestine secret agent
Part time Brain Surgeon
IT super star

Adding Rocket scientist to that list would be like a gigantic cherry on top

2112 You know I'm too fat to fit in a space rocket.

[2112]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

2112 You know I'm too fat to fit in a space rocket.

Well ok you can consult. While drinking blue moons. Lol I haven’t had a drink in almost a month. I think I’m going to fall off that wagon Saturday. Hope all is well with you and yours man

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by 2112

Well ok you can consult. While drinking blue moons. Lol I haven’t had a drink in almost a month. I think I’m going to fall off that wagon Saturday. Hope all is well with you and yours man

Using Shipt to deliver supplies. Got access to big grocery stores, Liquor stores, Target, CVS/Walgreens etc. Paid $10 for a month. Have to order $35 minimum. Well worth it. Got some Russian Standard for Moscow Mules, Corona and some local craft beer coming today.

[2112]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Using Shipt to deliver supplies. Got access to big grocery stores, Liquor stores, Target, CVS/Walgreens etc. Paid $10 for a month. Have to order $35 minimum. Well worth it. Got some Russian Standard for Moscow Mules, Corona and some local craft beer coming today.

Oh that’s a home run. It’s crazy here. You can’t get a slot for delivery from anything they’re all booked. I have a ton of food it’s just that I’m tempted to go out for produce and milk from time to time. But I gave up that attempt after Monday morning.


At least you have the pool in the backyard and that really cool green camaro to drive around in

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

Who the **** is acting like this is a biblical plague or anything close? Get out of here with your bullshit.

What a dumbass. No one here has come close to freaking out. Well maybe TLO but that's an exception to the rule and obvious reason for that.

It's a bad situation and we are all concerned but that's about it. If someone isnt concerned about it then they are a sociopath. Dude just trying to feed his ego. **** out of here w that.

I think it's been the opposite here guys like pete, DJ and Marcellus have actually been keeping their cool way more than the general public. Im sure there are others I forgot too.

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

2112 You know I'm too fat to fit in a space rocket.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Share of American voters leaving their homes and going out as usual via new Quinnipiac poll:

2% women
2% white women
2% suburban
2% Democrats
3% Hispanic
4% black
5% white
5% independents
5% city
7% rural
7% Republicans
8% men
9% white men

— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) April 8, 2020

People that actually have important real jobs get out more

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by loochy

People that actually have important real jobs get out more

I am not sure if you are being serious .