Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #14

[LadyL]

Some interesting scientific points here. I know I had questions around some of these mistruths.

12 Coronavirus myths busted by science | Live Science

great info
thanks for posting that

 

[Henry2326]

WA, CA, and NY have all implemented measures to to have testing costs covered. Here in WA it will be paid for by the state if you don't have insurance. California orders coronavirus tests won't have co-pays, deductibles

 

[justbeachy]

"A man in his 70s from Santa Rosa County has been diagnosed with coronavirus in Florida..." Not sure how I missed this since it is in my parents' area of Florida. They are in the county over from this.

New Presumptive Case Of Coronavirus In Santa Rosa County, Florida , DeSantis Says

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Is there a current, accurate map of effected states?

 

[Tadpole12]

So, if 40-70% get the coronavirus, what happens to the other 30-60%? Are they immune somehow. I’ve never understood this.

People mistakenly think they will be protected by the herd,
Ie the approx 60% that will have survived infection.
Unsure, with the possibility of reinfection, how long the antibodies for SARS-CoV-2, will remain in your system. After all, you can catch the same cold twice in one cold flu season.

 

[Henry2326]

BOSTON — More than 60 people from from a local hotel were taken to Brigham Women's hospital to get tested for new coronavirus, according to an email from Harvard Public Health.

The email said because of the process, officials would be closing Shattuck Street.

"[Brigham Women's Hospital] has it under control, but please avoid the area the rest of the day," the email said

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health asked Brigham and Women's Hospital to assist in testing individuals who attended the Biogen conference in Boston last week for COVID-19.

"We have activated our central ambulatory screening and testing plan and will test patients outside of the hospital in the ambulance bay," a hospital spokesperson said in an email statement.

The development comes after the number of cases of the COVID-19 went from three to seven Friday, after several people who went to a Biogen conference in the city became ill.

60 From Boston Hotel Head To Hospital To Test For Coronavirus

 

[Ray_of_hope]

BOSTON — More than 60 people from from a local hotel were taken to Brigham Women's hospital to get tested for new coronavirus, according to an email from Harvard Public Health.

The email said because of the process, officials would be closing Shattuck Street.

"[Brigham Women's Hospital] has it under control, but please avoid the area the rest of the day," the email said

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health asked Brigham and Women's Hospital to assist in testing individuals who attended the Biogen conference in Boston last week for COVID-19.

"We have activated our central ambulatory screening and testing plan and will test patients outside of the hospital in the ambulance bay," a hospital spokesperson said in an email statement.

The development comes after the number of cases of the COVID-19 went from three to seven Friday, after several people who went to a Biogen conference in the city became ill.

60 From Boston Hotel Head To Hospital To Test For Coronavirus

Oh boy, that's where I used to work.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

I worry a lot about the scarring (or fibrosis) in the lungs from covid-19 and don't know how much is 'reversible'.

"During the third phase, lung damage continues to build—which can result in respiratory failure. Even if death doesn’t occur, some patients survive with permanent lung damage. According to the WHO, SARS punched holes in the lungs, giving them “a honeycomb-like appearance”—and these lesions are present in those afflicted by novel coronavirus, too."

Here’s what coronavirus does to the body

 

[CoverMeCagney]

It's problems like this that may have allowed the virus to spread too fast in the USA

"The World Health Organization (WHO) has shipped testing kits to 57 countries. China had five commercial tests on the market 1 month ago and can now do up to 1.6 million tests a week; South Korea has tested 65,000 people so far. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in contrast, has done only 459 tests since the epidemic began. The rollout of a CDC-designed test kit to state and local labs has become a fiasco because it contained a faulty reagent."
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Feb. 28, 2020
The United States badly bungled coronavirus testing—but things may soon improve

Why hasn't America been using the WHO tests?

 

[gitana1]

So, if 40-70% get the coronavirus, what happens to the other 30-60%? Are they immune somehow. I’ve never understood this.

I think they just don't happen to catch it. They're careful or lucky or both.

 

[Lilibet]

Why hasn't America been using the WHO tests?

That’s what most of us would like to know. Can anyone link an explanation?

 

[Henry2326]

We are about to bear witness to a tragedy o a grand scale....

Two residents of other King Co complexes that largely serve elderly people have now also been hospitalized and tested positive, officials said, identifying them as Issaquah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Ida Culver House in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle.
@dan_boerner
Dr Kevin Purcell on Twitter

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Why hasn't America been using the WHO tests?

That’s the million dollar question!

 

[Inthedetails]

Has this been posted?

ALL 3,522 on the ship are going to be tested, including passengers and crew. I'm glad the crew will be included.

"Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday that the Grand Princess cruise ship off California’s coast has at least 21 people infected with coronavirus — and that all 3,522 people aboard will be tested."

https://nypost.com/2020/03/06/at-le...have-coronavirus-now-all-3500-will-be-tested/

 

[Lilibet]

I worry a lot about the scarring (or fibrosis) in the lungs from covid-19 and don't know how much is 'reversible'.

"During the third phase, lung damage continues to build—which can result in respiratory failure. Even if death doesn’t occur, some patients survive with permanent lung damage. According to the WHO, SARS punched holes in the lungs, giving them “a honeycomb-like appearance”—and these lesions are present in those afflicted by novel coronavirus, too."

Here’s what coronavirus does to the body

That concerns me too. It sounds pretty permanent for the most part.

 

[dotr]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coronavirus-cruise-grand-princess-1.5489320

''Canada's chief public health officer is warning travellers, especially the elderly and those with fragile health, to reconsider going on cruises after cases of the coronavirus were confirmed on a cruise ship which has Canadians on board.

"Think twice about going on cruise ships," said Dr. Theresa Tam on Friday, noting they "present environments where COVID-19 can spread easily given close contacts between passengers and crew for significant periods of time."

Tam said that even if people on a cruise do not contract the virus they could be quarantined by destination countries for extended periods of time, increasing the risk of infection.

State officials on Thursday quarantined the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of California over fears of a possible outbreak. There are 235 Canadians among the 3,500 passengers and crew on board.

According to a statement from the cruise line, fewer than 100 guests and crew members were initially identified for testing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Test kits were delivered by air to the ship Thursday.''

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Has this been posted?

ALL 3,522 on the ship are going to be tested, including passengers and crew. I'm glad the crew will be included.

"Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday that the Grand Princess cruise ship off California’s coast has at least 21 people infected with coronavirus — and that all 3,522 people aboard will be tested."

https://nypost.com/2020/03/06/at-le...have-coronavirus-now-all-3500-will-be-tested/

The Grand Princess appears to be moving west "underway using engine" at 11 knots. Where's it going?

(fascinating webpage, amazing how many boats are out there)

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ai...d:370965/mmsi:310327000/vessel:GRAND PRINCESS

 

[Windsorite]

And because I think this thread could use a little good news about now

Cruise Ship Passengers Depart the NAV CENTRE Following Completion of Quarantine: No Cases of COVID-19
2020-03-06
Canadian passengers who were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan departed the isolated facility at the Cornwall NAV CENTRE on Friday morning, following completion of their two-week precautionary quarantine. There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 found among the people in quarantine at the NAV CENTRE.

“We are pleased to announce that the quarantine has ended successfully, and that all of the individuals are finally able to go home,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. “The standard incubation period for COVID-19 is 3-5 days, and these passengers have now been through two separate 14-day quarantines, with repeated health assessments over the last month. So we are very confident that they are healthy and can safely return to their usual activities at home and in the community without any risk to the public.” He adds that this includes taking taxis, using public transportation, going to the movies or other activities.

 

[gngr~snap]

FLOYD COUNTY GA

"The patient didn't meet the criteria at this time to be tested for the coronavirus."

"The patient returned to the emergency care center on Tuesday with worsening symptoms"
Now 20 people in staff are on quarantine!

Suspected coronavirus case at Floyd Medical Center leads to self-quarantine for 20

 

[Inthedetails]

And because I think this thread could use a little good news about now

Cruise Ship Passengers Depart the NAV CENTRE Following Completion of Quarantine: No Cases of COVID-19
2020-03-06
Canadian passengers who were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan departed the isolated facility at the Cornwall NAV CENTRE on Friday morning, following completion of their two-week precautionary quarantine. There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 found among the people in quarantine at the NAV CENTRE.

“We are pleased to announce that the quarantine has ended successfully, and that all of the individuals are finally able to go home,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Heath at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. “The standard incubation period for COVID-19 is 3-5 days, and these passengers have now been through two separate 14-day quarantines, with repeated health assessments over the last month. So we are very confident that they are healthy and can safely return to their usual activities at home and in the community without any risk to the public.” He adds that this includes taking taxis, using public transportation, going to the movies or other activities.

Two separate 14-day quarantines! Wow. I'm sure they feel so relieved to be done!

jmo