***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.”

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

I think it was because I took two tabs of wellness formula instead of just one like normal.

No idea why I did that but watching orange puke come out of your quivering body at 8 AM while a pandemic is going on is a bit frightening.

You were puking up orange juice, definitely not the 'rona or it woulda been lime juice.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

I think it was because I took two tabs of wellness formula instead of just one like normal.

No idea why I did that but watching orange puke come out of your quivering body at 8 AM while a pandemic is going on is a bit frightening.

Vomiting is not a typical symptom of COVID19, so you are probably safe this time.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Pablo

You were puking up orange juice, definitely not the 'rona or it woulda been lime juice.

The pills are kind of orangey-brown so it was definitely that. I don't drink orange juice.

Last time I wash down six pills with coffee before even a single sip of water.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

I think it was because I took two tabs of wellness formula instead of just one like normal.

No idea why I did that but watching orange puke come out of your quivering body at 8 AM while a pandemic is going on is a bit frightening.

I had no idea taking vitamins on an empty stomach could do that. I know antibiotics can do that. I was deer hunting with my buddy once and all of the sudden he turns his head away from me and pukes for about 10-15 seconds and is fine. He said he had taken antibiotics and didnt eat before hand. I knew they could do that and have taken them before without eating and felt kinda queasy, but I have never puked or witnessed someone puke from them before that day.

[loochy]

Any multi with iron in it give me nausea and heartburn unless I eat a good amount of food with it.

[BigRedChief]

Today's #coronavirus recap:

-113,851 #COVID19 cases globally & 4,015 deaths ��

-Italy ���� now has largest outbreak outside China ����

-China & South Korea see decline in new cases ��

-New countries reporting cases: ��������������������������������

-16 countries shut down schools nationwide ��

— Global Health Strategies (@GHS) March 10, 2020

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

I had no idea taking vitamins on an empty stomach could do that. I know antibiotics can do that. I was deer hunting with my buddy once and all of the sudden he turns his head away from me and pukes for about 10-15 seconds and is fine. He said he had taken antibiotics and didnt eat before hand. I knew they could do that and have taken them before without eating and felt kinda queasy, but I have never puked or witnessed someone puke from them before that day.

it was kind of enjoyable actually, i feel so light now

trying to get these abs to come out

[Beef Supreme]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

I had no idea taking vitamins on an empty stomach could do that. I know antibiotics can do that. I was deer hunting with my buddy once and all of the sudden he turns his head away from me and pukes for about 10-15 seconds and is fine. He said he had taken antibiotics and didnt eat before hand. I knew they could do that and have taken them before without eating and felt kinda queasy, but I have never puked or witnessed someone puke from them before that day.

Pretty sure it's the iron. If you take vitamins without iron on an empty stomach, fine. with iron, puke, or feel like puking.

[Loneiguana]

MO House and Senate leaders ask public to refrain from visiting Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri legislators in both parties asked the public who are not directly participating in legislative business to refrain from visiting the capitol.

The announcement came as an effort to minimize the spread of coronavirus.

Missouri lawmakers cited the Capitol's large number of guests like schools and advocacy groups that come from all over Missouri as the reason for this announcement.

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/mo-hou...siting-capitol

MU students attend conference where attendee tested positive for COVID-19

COLUMBIA - A person who attended NICAR20, an investigative journalism conference in New Orleans this past weekend, has tested positive for COVID-19. More than two dozen MU students and faculty from the School of Journalism attended the conference.

MU Health Care said that there are no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 at MU Health Care. The hospital has tested more than 10 patients for the virus, but a spokesperson said he could not comment on whether the results of any of those tests are outstanding.

https://www.komu.com/news/mu-student...e-for-covid-19

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Beef Supreme

Pretty sure it's the iron. If you take vitamins without iron on an empty stomach, fine. with iron, puke, or feel like puking.

I did that other day.

Woke up and took a dessicated thyroid pill and iron pill.

Took me about 20 minutes to feel horrible and puke my guts out.

[digger]

Originally Posted by eDave

Went to a Clan Of Xymox concert tonight. Packed house. No masks. Shared my vape with a few peeps.

RIP...

[Beef Supreme]

Originally Posted by eDave

Went to a Clan Of Xymox concert tonight. Packed house. No masks. Shared my vape with a few peeps.

As long as you didn't lick any pussies, you should be fine.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Beef Supreme

As long as you didn't lick any pussies, you should be fine.

It was an accident man he was eating a popsicle and she just fell on his face.

[O.city]

Joe Rogan had a virologist on his podcast yesterday. Pretty interesting read.

Said something along the lines of "trying not to catch it is like trying to protect yourself from the wind".

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by O.city

Joe Rogan had a virologist on his podcast yesterday. Pretty interesting read.

Said something along the lines of "trying not to catch it is like trying to protect yourself from the wind".

I saw that, one of the massive issues we'll face is the people who have to go to work to pay bills with no savings that are going to continue to show up virus or not.