***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.”

[sedated]

Originally Posted by O.city

Nearly 2.5 million vaccinated in the last 3 days. It's ramping up quickly.

So once we get to the point where anyone can get the vaccine (young/healthy folk), how do we get it? Do we need to sign up somewhere?

[O.city]

Originally Posted by sedated

So once we get to the point where anyone can get the vaccine (young/healthy folk), how do we get it? Do we need to sign up somewhere?

I would guess thru your PCP or local health dept. Maybe check with local pharmacy actually woudl probably be best start.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by sedated

So once we get to the point where anyone can get the vaccine (young/healthy folk), how do we get it? Do we need to sign up somewhere?

I've been looking through my health provider (HMO so it's both insurance and care). For a while they had nothing up, but they now have a phone number to call and schedule a vaccination. They say not to call until your group hits the front of the line, though, so I've got a while.

So I'd recommend keeping tabs on your insurance company or doctor or something. Maybe the public health department as well?

[louie aguiar]

Originally Posted by sedated

So once we get to the point where anyone can get the vaccine (young/healthy folk), how do we get it? Do we need to sign up somewhere?

If you're in Jackson County, you can complete this survey to get your place in line.

https://form.jotform.com/203524953651153

[O.city]

https://twitter.com/monicagandhi9/st...753857024?s=21

Moderna vax stops transmission. So there you go

[TLO]

Originally Posted by O.city

https://twitter.com/monicagandhi9/st...753857024?s=21

Moderna vax stops transmission. So there you go

Do you remember how long it takes to develop some immunity to the virus after the first dose for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines?

I was thinking the data show a decline in the vaccination group around day 7-10? But I may be remembering incorrectly.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by TLO

Do you remember how long it takes to develop some immunity to the virus after the first dose for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines?

I believe I've read 7-10 days, but fact check that.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by O.city

Well, 5 days past first Moderna injection. No side effects other than a sore arm. Maybe felt a little lethargic that first day, but with 3 kids and two businesses thats not abnormal.

No excess penis growth side effect. Sadly.

My buddy just got Moderna and is barfing all over the place.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

My buddy just got Moderna and is barfing all over the place.

Sounds a bit extreme. Coincedental gastroenteritis?

[Pushead2]

I'm in NYC and I qualify for the vaccine via New York's "Phase 1B" part of the plan.

I have my appointment next Tuesday in the afternoon, but it's incredible how many of my coworkers are saying "oh, you're actually getting it?".

After seeing a family member die from COVID and several of my friends get it and struggle with it, you damn right I'm getting the vaccine.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Here is the latest Gallup poll. Working our way back up to 2/3rds willing to take it

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I've been looking through my health provider (HMO so it's both insurance and care). For a while they had nothing up, but they now have a phone number to call and schedule a vaccination. They say not to call until your group hits the front of the line, though, so I've got a while.

So I'd recommend keeping tabs on your insurance company or doctor or something. Maybe the public health department as well?

How about you moonlight for me and you can be in 1B.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by TLO

Do you remember how long it takes to develop some immunity to the virus after the first dose for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines?

I was thinking the data show a decline in the vaccination group around day 7-10? But I may be remembering incorrectly.

7-10 days I believe.

I'm about 6 days out, feel fine. I did develop super powers similar to Captain America though.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

Here is the latest Gallup poll. Working our way back up to 2/3rds willing to take it

Not surprising. The longer things go the more people will be willing to get sticked.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by petegz28

Not surprising. The longer things go the more people will be willing to get sticked.

I think showing people getting it and such has or will help. I also think being straightforward with people about the vaccine and the side effects are helpful. Don't try to hide it, but explain what they are and the likelihood and such.

Basically what we should have been doing with Covid this whole time as well.