Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #35

[Windsorite]

Just thought some readers would be interested in what businesses have been deemed essential in Ontario by Premier Doug Ford. I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by Ford's response to covid-19. Respect.

The list is long so take heart all you people who are imagining Mad Max scenarios. But I have to say Ontario has always, regardless of who is in charge, been a vanguard for dealing with emergencies.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-list-essential-businesses-1.5507687

Respectfully you’re joking right? That list makes EVERYTHING essential. Which is in no way helpful. MOO

 

[Henry2326]

White House considering numerous options to loosen administration's 15-day guidelines on social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, including gradually scaling back restrictions based on age and location, sources say. What might Trump's relaxed social distancing guidelines look like?

ABC News on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

A very interesting and important comparison of #COVID19 case-fatality by age group comparing Italy and China.

Carlos del Rio on Twitter
Carlos del Rio on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

"New York needs 30,000 ventilators.
It will be the difference between life and death.
The federal government must provide these ventilators.
Only the federal government has the power to deliver."

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter

 

[Midgie2]

JMO
Well if it’s going to be “business as usual” soon, could they PLEASE stop letting the criminals out of prison/jail?
I’ve got whiplash from the news in the past two days.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

White House considering numerous options to loosen administration's 15-day guidelines on social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, including gradually scaling back restrictions based on age and location, sources say. What might Trump's relaxed social distancing guidelines look like?

ABC News on Twitter

Seems like a really quick " about face" forward march. What happened to flattening the curve? I am all about the doctors and feel they are spot on with their thoughts.

I also wonder if the numbers, charts, etc are showing it impossible to flatten the curve enough to make a difference. Meaning the length of time it will take to flatten the curve is too long for this economy to survive?

I am so confused. I know I will not be leaving the house any time soon.

 

[155etta]

Nearly 40 years later, this song has new meaning.

 

[Henry2326]

"Ford announced Tuesday that it's working with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce medical equipment and protective gear for healthcare workers to help address shortages in the fight against the coronavirus. "https://t.co/lG1Itcklm1 CNN on Twitter
CNN on Twitter

Cuomo said this morning they can't ramp up in time....

 

[Ursamajr]

A very interesting and important comparison of #COVID19 case-fatality by age group comparing Italy and China.

Carlos del Rio on Twitter
Carlos del Rio on Twitter

Very interesting but are the numbers different because of testing/lack of testing? Accurate reporting - either self reporting or hospitals/govt reporting? Virus mutation? Oy vey.

 

[Jessthinkin]

My guess....kicked him to the curb...he has a new girl who will do what he says.

Agree, he didn't like Dr. Fauci fighting back a chuckle as he babbled on about the "deep state"...

 

[Midgie2]

Youngest DD is an Army nurse who has been deployed now.

 

[justbeachy]

20 year old man tests positive after a trip to Disney World (dates of trip not in this link but other reports indicate he was there March 9 and 10...park closures announced on March 12 and implemented on March 16)

Catoosa County man shares how he was diagnosed with COVID-19

 

[Henry2326]

<modsnip>
"Spain turned Madrid's Olympic-sized ice rink into a makeshift morgue as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic"

Mounting coronavirus cases test Spain's health system, ice-rink morgue opens Reuters on Twitter

Reuters on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Online retailers, pharmacies and more are adding thousands of positions.

They're hiring! Companies seek thousands of new employees amid the coronavirus pandemic
ABC News on Twitter

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Second one from Dr. C today reviewing recent medical literature

 

[weepingangel]

Massachusetts
Ah the protocols they are a changing

We went from “mask wearing outside of direct patient care is prohibited and must stop” two days ago. To a “masks for everyone in the building staring tomorrow”
Like this ”Universal masking”
UMass Memorial staff now required to wear a face mask at all times during coronavirus pandemic
They have the labor pool making masks. They have gotten some donated items. Including some industrial type ppe.

 

[Henry2326]

Amazon to stop non-essential sales in India Amazon to stop non-essential sales in India
Reuters on Twitter
Reuters on Twitter

 

[jjenny]

Massachusetts
Ah the protocols they are a changing

We went from “mask wearing outside of direct patient care is prohibited and must stop” two days ago. To a “masks for everyone in the building staring tomorrow”
Like this (not my hospital)
UMass Memorial staff now required to wear a face mask at all times during coronavirus pandemic
They have the labor pool making masks. They have gotten some donated items. Including some industrial type ppe.

I see they are finally figuring out what was obvious from the start. Meanwhile general public is still getting advice to not wear masks.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Agree, he didn't like Dr. Fauci fighting back a chuckle as he babbled on about the "deep state"...

the president retweeted this:

Laura Martínez® on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Ruby Princess coronavirus cases could 'double or triple' in next few days, expert says Ruby Princess coronavirus cases could 'double or triple' in next few days, expert says, expert says Ruby Princess coronavirus cases could 'double or triple' in next few days, expert says

Guardian news on Twitter