***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.”

[Donger]

Originally Posted by ShowtimeSBMVP

New: Italy just reported the smallest percentage increase in #coronavirus cases since the outbreak began. First sign mitigation may be working and infection rate is slowing. Most models put the United States 10-12 days behind Italy.

— Matt McCarthy (@DrMattMcCarthy) March 23, 2020

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

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

++ Italy's ���� number of registered Covid-19 cases grows by 8.1%. First time it is down to single digit.

Today's death toll is 601 down from 651 & 793 in the previous two days.

Italy went into lockdown two weeks ago. Scientists said it would take two weeks to see some results.

— Ferdinando Giugliano (@FerdiGiugliano) March 23, 2020

[Discuss Thrower]

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.

I got my utility bill dropped off at my door when it's been mailed every month prior.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by notorious

Return email telling them you will pay rent in the case of emergency.

They always send them out in these no reply messages, it's really annoying.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I got my utility bill dropped off at my door when it's been mailed every month prior.

Mine is now letting you pay by phone without an upcharge which is nice but I feel for all these people not working that can't pay for anything.

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I think you underestimate the difference between "U.S. rural" and "western Kansas rural."

I have a legitimately special place in my heart for Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas. I have friends out there and there’s something quite serene about that space in the country.

[petegz28]

So far no new cases in Ks today. 38 new cases in Mo but no new deaths in either as of right now.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

The @PAHealthDept has identified 165 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 644 with 3 deaths: https://t.co/1aBv5h0JZs pic.twitter.com/nEm9NDQbiF

— WPMT FOX43 (@fox43) March 23, 2020

Up to date numbers in PA 6 deaths in PA

[ping2000]

Our school district in Northern Virginia just announced they are closed for the rest of the year.

[Mecca]

All Virginia schools done for the year...I think that is gonna happen everywhere sooner or later.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by RedRaider56

The original film The Omega Man was soooo much better than the remake I am Legend

Charlton Heston >>>> Will Smith

I am legend was a remake? Who knew.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Down to 1.1% mortality rate on known cases if that accurate. Hopefully it keeps on dropping.

Nope.

Math fail.

[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.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Nope.

Math fail.

The mortality number is useless. It's much lower than what is reported when you so many people are walking around with COVID19 and don't even realize it.

[displacedinMN]

Our Public Works Department reminds residents to be mindful of what you flush. Sanitary wipes and paper towels can cause backups within the sewer system and cost thousands of dollars to remove. pic.twitter.com/rJvs6HooOZ

— Robbinsdale City News (@RobbinGov) March 23, 2020