Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #8

[beatrixpotter]

LOL They seem in good spirits!

 

[whitelilac]

I already called. Going in tonight for a test

Keeping you in my thoughts.......best to you, so sorry about this development. Hugs.

 

[JDG]

Would you mind letting us know what one goes through when being tested?
Please?

I believe they swab your mouth and nasal cavities looking for it. Nothing major.

For most people who get it, its like a cold with headache and it seems to only be problematic when it moves down into the chest.

 

[MimosaMornings]

CEO: Damage from water main break at Grady Hospital will take months to repair

Thank you very much!

 

[JDG]

Some members of the Royal Family, who have returned from skiing holidays are just going about their business and not isolating themselves yet they have young children. (The Wessexs' and Tindalls')

 

[JerseyGirl]

Washington County resident is Oregon's first presumed novel coronavirus case - KTVZ

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Here is an interactive worldwide map that shows where the cases are located. It shows 85,179. Wondering how accurate this is.

Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS

 

[MJPeony]

The coronavirus has been confirmed in Mountain View

Latest “unknown origin” patient in CA was treated specifically in a hospital in Mountain View. For those that may not know, Mountain View is Google headquarters.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Quick update before I'm off to bed. DH and I watched Contagion (2011) on demand this evening. Very good film about a fictitious respiratory virus pandemic and its impact on international communities. Worthwhile viewing. I give the movie a B+.

I submitted my COVID-19 poll to JerseyGirl. She will work on posting it over the next few days.

Thoughts and prayers for everyone here on Websleuths as we face this possible national health crisis.

 

[SAMS]

Hoax huh? MOO

 

[Auntie Cipation]

The coronavirus has been confirmed in Mountain View

Apropos of nothing, I was born at El Camino Hospital

 

[Wicked Strong]

https://nypost.com/2020/02/13/the-gross-and-uncomfortable-way-doctors-test-for-the-coronavirus/

 

[otto]

I have two family members from China and they had some comments during dinner this evening.

Regarding stockpiling food, something to think about is not only what is needed for a couple of weeks, but what may be in short supply from China after the epidemic is over. Rice, for example, might be in short supply. Also, supply chains could be interrupted. Food costs might change. Some people in areas where there is no current threat of the virus are stockpiling foods that they fear may be in short supply after the virus subsides.

Most conversations here are about ensuring there is enough food and dry goods in case of illness related self-isolation or quarantine. They were talking about what it might look like after the virus has interrupted the economy of each country for several months.

 

[firebird]

Hoax huh? MOO

I guess it depends on how you define hoax. To me, taking a relatively minor virus and blowing it up on an international level to inspire worldwide panic might fit the definition. Imo, the really crazy scary part is how many people are buying that this is some dire threat in the US or for travel in Europe...or at all, really. Unless maybe you're an elderly person in rural China or a third world country. jmo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Hoax huh? MOO

Maybe it's a witch hunt

 

[gitana1]

I believe they swab your mouth and nasal cavities looking for it. Nothing major.

For most people who get it, its like a cold with headache and it seems to only be problematic when it moves down into the chest.

They tested me for the flu and I was not fun. Felt like they punctured my brain!

 

[SAMS]

I guess it depends on how you define hoax. To me, taking a relatively minor virus and blowing it up on an international level to inspire worldwide panic might fit the definition. Imo, the really crazy scary part is how many people are buying that this is some dire threat in the US or for travel in Europe...or at all, really. Unless maybe you're an elderly person in rural China or a third world country. jmo

Like you said, to you, no offense.

 

[firebird]

Like you said, to you, no offense.

Well, I think I kind of have to say that here. As do we all, right?

 

[gitana1]

I guess it depends on how you define hoax. To me, taking a relatively minor virus and blowing it up on an international level to inspire worldwide panic might fit the definition. Imo, the really crazy scary part is how many people are buying that this is some dire threat in the US or for travel in Europe...or at all, really. Unless maybe you're an elderly person in rural China or a third world country. jmo

Do you think this is a hoax? People have died from this minor virus. Lots of people. And it appears to be super contagious. Does that mean most people will die from it? No. The majority will recover. But still, it’s dangerous for many sectors of our population.

 

[SAMS]

Ty to the mod, whoever you were.