***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.”

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Then you're not very aware of things.

OK Mr Cryptic, spill the beans

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Then you're not very aware of things.

Take your dosage of fluoride mind control like a man and stop crying.

[Fish]

[KChiefs1]

We need Weird Al to do a My Corona cover of My Sharona.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

As far as food goes, supply chain interruption is a concern. If someone at a processing plant or distributor were found to be infected. Hell even someone working at at a grocery store. Never know where it could pop up.

Yeah, this is the No. 1 problem now as I see it. Especially in urban areas. When people can't get food the rioting and looting will start, and then everything will begin to break down. If this shit isn't reigned in quickly I fear that's exactly where we're headed. And all I see now is things continuing to get crazier.

I'm pretty far from Chicago, but my suburb is a major city in its own right.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Every single one of us is probably going to end up personally knowing someone who dies from this. Let that sink in for a minute..

[Donger]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Every single one of us is probably going to end up personally knowing someone who dies from this. Let that sink in for a minute..

That isn't probable at all. Stop it.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Every single one of us is probably going to end up personally knowing someone who dies from this. Let that sink in for a minute..

Why?

[luv]

Originally Posted by Why Not?

I’m guessing it’s a matter of time before all day cares and schools shut down.

Universities here are already going to online classes. Classes were cancelled for today, Spring break is next week, and then they're online once they "return."

Area public and private school teachers are already being asked to prepare two weeks worth of lessons in advance and to be prepared to be available via face time or email on students' chrome books.

If they temporarily close daycares, then I guess I'll have to resort to my retired mother taking care of the kiddo after my boyfriend leaves for work.

And then my boyfriend is a chef, and restaurants (even fine dining ones) are starting to feel the burn with some cancellations. Things might get a little bumpy for us if things get worse. If something happens, I would hope that companies would suspend payments, too.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Hyvee today. People walking around like they are in shock.

No to. No ramen. Little rice.

Low on pasta.

Full carts of canned and dry goods.


So big question.

With all of this...has any country lost essential services?

Gas, electric, water, phone...

OH MY IT HAPPENED

People were the same way when I was in the store yesterday. A lot of them had the deer in the headlight/zombie look with total fear in their eyes. I was thinking, take a couple of deep breathes. I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a big shopping day in the grocery stores everywhere. Folks are going to be in for a rude awakening when they see empty shelves.

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by Frazod

Yeah, this is the No. 1 problem now as I see it. Especially in urban areas. When people can't get food the rioting and looting will start, and then everything will begin to break down. If this shit isn't reigned in quickly I fear that's exactly where we're headed. And all I see now is things continuing to get crazier.

I'm pretty far from Chicago, but my suburb is a major city in its own right.

god I hope not. I have thought about it.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

We need Weird Al to do a My Corona cover of My Sharona.

He already did 9 corona's to that song...

[dlphg9]

This is the first step

[TLO]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Every single one of us is probably going to end up personally knowing someone who dies from this. Let that sink in for a minute..

Not likely

Originally Posted by Donger

That isn't probable at all. Stop it.

Correct

Originally Posted by loochy

Why?

Because we are the Chiefs

[dlphg9]

This is the final step