***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.”

[Bugeater]

Well the article is still free now for anyone that cares. So sick of "hey subscribe to our garbage" or "we noticed you're running an ad blocker". Damn right I am and it's because you one who sucks the peniss got carried away with all your bullshit popping up and I'm not shutting it off for you or anyone else. BACK ARROW>GOODBYE

[tk13]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

Which brings up another concern of mine...if they're required to run only partial capacity in order to reopen, many simply will not be able serve the volume of customers they need to survive. I doubt the property owners are going to be willing to only charge partial rent to accommodate that. The outlook is pretty bleak for the industry.

Unfortunately I think that's how it's going to go. Especially for businesses that require people to gather in large numbers in public. Restaurants, movie theaters, etc. And that doesn't even factor in people's willingness to actually go do these things while this is out spreading around. It'll be better than now for sure, but not what it was.

[Halfcan]

We spent the day walking trails along the Missouri River and then I mowed the yard.

It felt great to be outside and getting some sunshine. Such a beautiful day.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by tk13

Unfortunately I think that's how it's going to go. Especially for businesses that require people to gather in large numbers in public. Restaurants, movie theaters, etc. And that doesn't even factor in people's willingness to actually go do these things while this is out spreading around. It'll be better than now for sure, but not what it was.

It's how it's going to have to go...but it's going to take more of them out. Just sad to see a few industries destroyed while others are largely unaffected if at all, and some even profiting from it. Everyone should be doing their share of suffering in this.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Spott

I really hope a lot of these small businesses will be able to reopen up. I worry that when the restaurants open back up, all that’s going to be left are all the crappy corporate chains. Same thing with all of the big box store retailers.

I get caring about small businesses. But why doesn't anyone care about big businesses too? You know, the ones that employ the majority of people in this country. I mean **** them am I right?

[Demonpenz]

westport fleamarket will have to take debit and credit card now

[KCUnited]

[HonestChieffan]

Time for things to open back up. Eateries will need serious redesign at first, more outdoor dining. Fewer tables, less waitstaff, higher prices but it’s time. After people get calmed down they can add tables back. Still wonder if ball will come back. Hope pharma gets a hit on a vaccine. Will send antivaxers into outer space

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

It's how it's going to have to go...but it's going to take more of them out. Just sad to see a few industries destroyed while others are largely unaffected if at all, and some even profiting from it. Everyone should be doing their share of suffering in this.

What industries are profiting? Gaming cause its up?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What industries are profiting? Gaming cause its up?

I read a quote from a liquor store owner that essentially said every day is like New Years Eve.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What industries are profiting? Gaming cause its up?

Once example is pizza companies like Dominos, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut. They are actually doing very well. There are more, but that's just one example.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What industries are profiting? Gaming cause its up?

Duh.

[Mecca]

I'd seen some of that, didn't know about pizza being up.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Once example is pizza companies like Dominos, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut. They are actually doing very well. There are more, but that's just one example.

Sonic, Menards, DQ

[2112]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Once example is pizza companies like Dominos, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut. They are actually doing very well. There are more, but that's just one example.

the local pizzerias here are doing very very well. They’re even selling pizza kits so you can make your own at home. And pizza is safe. It goes from the oven right into a box without being touched.