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Louisville man self-quarantining after he was denied COVID-19 test
Updated March 16 at 1:13 AM

“LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Many people across the country are wanting to be tested for the Coronavirus but can't because of how limited tests actually are.

Norton Healthcare announced Sunday they are limiting the number of flu tests too.”

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“The lack of testing is exactly why healthcare professionals are pushing social distancing so hard. Even when it comes to going to the hospital or urgent care, don’t do it unless you would’ve gone before all of this. The systems are becoming overwhelmed which makes it hard to help those who actually need it.”
- see full article, much at link
 
Gardener1850 said:
We likely will try to get testing, but I'm not sure when. I think my DH's employer may set something up this week to help employees test. I'm still in a bit of denial and hoping we don't have it. One issue is that we don't want to go out and get exposed to it in order to get tested. I'm hoping we can find a drive-up option or a clinic that will come out to our car.

We're strong mentally and spiritually and have a great community to support us. Our church was canceled but our pastor set up a live video feed and gave an very encouraging message today. I spent half of the day in prayer and the rest of the day I slept. I just have low energy. I believe we'll pull through this illness just fine physically. My greatest fears right now are losing loved ones to this virus and not being able to see them again before they pass away (or not even being allowed to travel to their funerals :( ) -- family is spread out in multiple states across the US and multiple family members are recovering from cancer (and therefore high risk). Thank goodness we can facetime but it's not the same as being able to hug them. I keep thinking that we need to take every opportunity to tell your loved ones how much you love them now, as it might be the last chance you get. It seems so over-dramatic to write that, but it's how I feel right now.

MOO.
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You are a blessing to all of us G, in so many ways. :)
 
CDPHE advises those visiting mountain communities to minimize contact with other people
Updated: Mar 15, 2020 / 09:49 PM MDT

“EAGLE, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says anyone who has been in Eagle, Summit, Pitkin or Gunnison counties in the past week should minimize all contact with other people.

The CDPHE says if you are experiencing symptoms, you must be isolated for at least 7-10 days after the onset of symptoms.

According to a press release that the CDPHE released Sunday afternoon, community transmission is likely increasing across the state of Colorado.”

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“CDPHE recommends that residents and visitors of the affected communities take the following actions:

  • Stay home or in a comparable setting as much as possible.
  • Only go to public spaces for necessities such as groceries and the pharmacy.
  • Continue healthy, non-group activities like walking, hiking, jogging, cycling and other activities that maintain distance from other people.
  • Don’t gather in group settings.
  • Avoid mass gatherings.
  • Maintain distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others.
  • If you need to travel, use a private vehicle instead of taking buses, rideshares, flights, or
    other transportation that puts you in contact with other people.
  • Continue to operate critical business functions, such as delivery of goods and operation of businesses, with social distancing and additional safety measures in place.”
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“DENVER (KDVR) — There are currently 135 positive cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Colorado. On Friday afternoon, the first coronavirus death was reported in El Paso County.

List: Coronavirus cases in Colorado”

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“10:11 p.m.

No drive-up testing in Denver on Monday, March 16. Testing will resume on Tuesday, March 17.

10 p.m.

National Guard has begun to arrive in Telluride to conduct surveillance Covid-19 testing to help health officials.

9:41 p.m.

The City and County of Denver is recommending that gatherings of 50 people or more be postponed or canceled for the next eight weeks in response to the COVID-19 virus.

8:30 p.m.

Four additional Boulder County residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

While the disease investigations are still being conducted, it is clear that there has been exposure from national and international travel, and from ski areas in Colorado where there is known to be local transmission occurring.

There has been exposure to others while the ill persons had symptoms, confirming that there is most certainly local transmission occurring in Boulder County. A total of seven Boulder County residents have tested positive for the disease to date.”

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“5:42 p.m.

CDC in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.

1 p.m.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) confirmed 30 new positive cases in Colorado, based on overnight test results – we reported on one of the Boulder cases later last night. The state total comes to 131.”

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Boulder County announces six more cases of coronavirus
Boulder City Council to hold emergency meeting Monday
Boulder County Public Health announces two more cases of coronavirus

“The first two cases announced Sunday involve people in their 20s, one a student at the University of Colorado Boulder and the other a person who had recently traveled to an event in Colorado. That event also was attended by the first county resident to test positive for the virus.”

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“A release late Sunday stated that while investigations of the other four cases were ongoing, they involved either exposure from national and international travel or from visits to ski areas in Colorado where local transmission is known to be happening.”

[...]

“”We are greatly concerned that transmission is becoming more widespread, and we urge the public to immediately start practicing social distancing.””
 
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Additional Boulder County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19: Residents Urged to Practice Social Distancing - Boulder County

“We are entering the most critical phase,” said Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health director. “It is vital that everyone be diligent about social distancing.”

“We are at a local turning point; COVID-19 is in our community” said Helwig. “We need everyone to do their part in order to get ahead of this and to prevent overwhelming our healthcare system.”

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““Never before has it been more important to heed the call to stay away from others outside of your household as much as you can,” said Zayach.

Public Health officials ask residents to practice social distancing, including:

  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Stay home or in a comparable setting as much as possible: work from home if possible; if you can’t work from home, maintain at least 6 feet of distance between you and your coworkers or customers.
  • Only go to public spaces for necessities such as groceries and the pharmacy.
  • Continue healthy, non-group activities like walking, hiking, jogging, cycling and other activities that maintain distance from other people.
  • Don’t gather in group settings; avoid gatherings larger than 10 people.
  • Maintain distance (approximately 6 feet) from others.
  • If you need to travel, use a private vehicle instead of taking buses, rideshares, flights, or other transportation that puts you in contact with other people.
  • Continue to operate critical business functions, such as delivery of goods and operation of businesses, with social distancing and additional safety measures in place.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Anyone feeling ill with symptoms similar to those associated with COVID-19 (e.g. fever, cough, shortness of breath) should:

  • Stay home, except to get medical care.
  • If you have a medical appointment, call ahead and tell them what your symptoms are. Otherwise:
    • Restrict activities outside your home.
    • Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
    • Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
Boulder County Public Health is coordinating with other local public health agencies, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Residents can call CO-Help at 303-389-1687or 1-877-462-2911 or email them at COHELP@RMPDC.org for more information and ask questions about COVID-19 or visit boco.org/covid-19.

-BoulderCountyHealth.org-
 
“Life is different in the Puget Sound region as most people — by choice or by order — practice “social distancing” to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2. One by one, our institutions have shut down — schools, libraries, courts, the Space Needle — and while Seattle isn’t empty, it is eerie.

As Washington gains the capacity to test more people for the virus, more COVID-19 diagnoses are made each day. The state Department of Health announced 60 new cases Sunday, bringing the state total to 769 cases, including 42 deaths. The bulk of cases remain in King County, which has seen 420 people fall ill and 37 of them die. The pandemic has pushed our strained health care system to its limits.”

Coronavirus daily news updates, March 15: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state, and the nation

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Washington grocery stores look to restock dwindling supplies overnight


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Grocery stores across Washington have run dry on supplies. (User submitted photo)

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Washington state to shut down restaurants, bars, and cap gatherings at 50 to stop spread of coronavirus

“The governor’s executive action coincided with a similar order by King County officials, both set for Monday, which will also prohibit gatherings with fewer than 50 people unless specific criteria for hygiene and social distancing are met, according to statements released Sunday night. The orders would allow restaurants to provide takeout and delivery services but not allow patrons to dine in, according to the statements.

BBM:
“These are very difficult decisions, but hours count here and very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the virus. I know there will be significant economic impacts to all our communities and we are looking at steps to help address those challenges,” Inslee said in the statement.

King County’s order will apply to businesses ranging from dance halls to fitness clubs, in addition to restaurants and bars, that will have to cease operations until March 31. Grocery stores, banks, gas stations and other retail operations can operate as long as they meet public health directives, according to the county.

BBM:
“We are at a critical moment in this crisis,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said in the statement.”
-more at link
 
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Hospitals Push Off Surgeries to Make Room for Coronavirus Patients

Hospitals Push Off Surgeries to Make Room for Coronavirus Patients

"Hospitals say procedures that often can wait include knee replacements, some gallbladder operations and certain spine procedures, which they are delaying in their bid to free doctors, nurses and beds for the most critically ill Covid-19 patients."

also

"Kaiser Permanente, the big California-based insurer and hospital operator, said its doctors are evaluating all elective procedures scheduled for the next few weeks."

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged hospitals in Santa Clara County, Calif., three Washington counties and New Rochelle, N.Y., to cancel non-urgent procedures...."
 
Some schools close for coronavirus deep clean

A number of schools across Scotland are to close due to coronavirus outbreaks.

Hazlehead Academy in Aberdeen, Dunblane High School and Perth High School are closed for deep cleans.

Isobel Mair School and Nursery in Newton Mearns, Murroes Primary School in Angus and Willowbank School in Kilmarnock are also shut.

In Shetland all schools except Fair Isle, Fetlar and Foula primary schools will be closed for a week for "operational and resilience reasons".
 
Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH will use its perfume production lines to start making hand santiser to protect people against the coronavirus outbreak.

The luxury goods maker says it wants to help tackle a nationwide shortage of the anti-viral products across France.

"These gels will be delivered free of charge to the health authorities," LVMH announced on Sunday.

France has now seen 120 deaths from the coronavirus as the pandemic spreads.

"LVMH will use the production lines of its perfume and cosmetic brands... to produce large quantities of hydroalcoholic gels from Monday," LVMH said in a statement.
 
“A Los Angeles Airport Police officer and a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant have tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed Sunday.”

LAX police officer, LAPD sergeant test positive for COVID-19

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Source: Pistons F Wood tests positive for virus

“Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has tested positive for the coronavirus, a league source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Wood, 24, is the third known player in the NBA to have a positive test for the virus, along with Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.”

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How Bad Will The COVID-19 Coronavirus Epidemic Get In The U.S.? Health Experts Weigh In

“Another point to consider, adds Dr. Andrew Pekosz, a virologist at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHU-SPH), is that the United States is a big country. But unlike China, U.S. outbreaks began at multiple times and places as people traveled from different exposed areas, spreading the disease through communities at different rates. As a result, he notes, Washington’s outbreak is several weeks ahead of outbreaks in Boston and New York City’s, which are in turn ahead of cities like Baltimore. “We need to be prepared at the local level to respond to the situation and realize that different parts of the country will have peaks at different times.”

[...]

“On a similar note, Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of JHU’s Center for Health Security, noted in a March 9 Twitter thread that while social distancing measures should be encouraged, “lockdowns by force” to contain COVID-19 are counterproductive. “[T]he impact of forcible ‘lockdown’ of city, state, region could cause people to lose confidence in govt, make provision of health care harder, cause major econ hardship, or be life threatening to some who lose access to food, medicine, clinic access, home care,” he tweeted.”
 
astheworldfallsdown said:
Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH will use its perfume production lines to start making hand santiser to protect people against the coronavirus outbreak.

The luxury goods maker says it wants to help tackle a nationwide shortage of the anti-viral products across France.

"These gels will be delivered free of charge to the health authorities," LVMH announced on Sunday.

France has now seen 120 deaths from the coronavirus as the pandemic spreads.

"LVMH will use the production lines of its perfume and cosmetic brands... to produce large quantities of hydroalcoholic gels from Monday," LVMH said in a statement.
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this is a great idea I hope others follow suit.
 
“TEANECK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — As the threat of coronavirus grows in New Jersey, local communities such as those in Bergen County hit hard by the pandemic are stepping up public controls to limit exposure to COVID-19.

Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday that New Jersey saw 31 new coronavirus positive test results, bringing the statewide total to 98.

In addition, the state Motor Vehicle Commission announced Sunday night it will close for two weeks, adding all driver’s licenses, non-driver IDs, vehicle registrations, and inspection stickers expiring before May 31 have been extended by two months.”

Coronavirus Update: NJ Communities Impose Curfews, Order Businesses Closed As COVID-19 Rises To 98 Cases
March 15, 2020 at 11:30 pm
 
Italy ready to offer further measures to combat coronavirus, PM tells paper
MARCH 16, 2020 / 12:47 AM


“Italy is the second worst hit country in the world after China, where the illness first emerged late last year, and the outbreak has shown no signs of slowing, with 24,747 cases and 1,809 deaths by Sunday.

“The approved measures are not sufficient. Damage (from the coronavirus) will be serious and widespread. A true ‘reconstruction plan’ will be needed,” Giuseppe Conte told daily Corriere della Sera in an interview.

“After the coronavirus nothing will be as before, we will have to sit down and rewrite the rules of trade and the free market.””
 
mickey2942 said:
@Gardener1850 It is okay. You will be okay.

Today was our country's "Day of Prayer". I believe that we definitely need that now.

I am more worried about the mental health issues that this situation has triggered for many people. It has definitely changed our lives in a matter of hours. It seems like there is one drastic change after another every day, now almost hourly.
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EstrellaEspectral said:
What quarantined Italians would have told themselves 10 days earlier. :(


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Thank you so much for posting this. I’m saving it to read to my Dad later.
I am also concerned about the situation triggering mental health issues. Everything is changing so quickly, information changes almost as soon as it’s out there - there is no time for anyone to adjust to a ‘new normal’ because nothing remains the same here.
I have a knot of stressy-nausea-worry sitting on my chest - mainly because I am so worried about other people.
 
badgersmythe said:
Coronavirus: Downing Street to give daily TV briefings on outbreak No 10 to give daily TV briefings on coronavirus
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Thanks badgersmythe :)

From the above BBC link:

“From Monday, Boris Johnson or a senior minister will address the media to ensure people are informed about how to protect themselves.”

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The media briefing later will follow another meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee, chaired by the prime minister, where further decisions could be made on actions to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

The announcement of the daily updates comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed that every Briton over the age of 70 will be told "within the coming weeks" to stay at home for an extended period to protect themselves.”

[...]

“A Downing Street spokesperson said the government is "committed" to keeping the public informed about what it is doing to fight the spread of the virus, and will always be led by science to "bring forward the right responses at the right time".

Mr Johnson will host the press conference on Monday, alongside Prof Chris Whitty, the UK's chief medical adviser, and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

The PM or a senior minister will then hold each subsequent daily briefing, and answer media questions, while supported by a range of medical and scientific experts, No 10 said.”
 
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