Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #14

[zecats]

I get hay fever from ragweed and that's exactly what it feels like Fever , body aches, headache , chills, Sneezing, runny nose burning eyes, ETC
I not sure Ill know at all.

I was thinking exactly this. Spring is almost here and the allergy season is about to kick off. How does one distinguish between runny nose from virus and runny nose from allergy. Plus all other symptoms described in this post.

I think could be much needed testing.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Just received this email at work, no mention about those hand sanitizers they were going to distribute:

If you are out of the office for illness for three (3) or more consecutive days, prior to your return, you will need to provide a note from your doctor advising that you are released to return to work, the date you are released, and that you are not contagious. If you report to work without having provided the release, you will not be permitted to stay in the office until a release is provided.

 

[gregjrichards]

Fear grips Wall Street as stocks plunge and Dow sinks another 800 points amid coronavirus chaos despite strong report on American job market

At opening, the Dow sank a further 800 points after closing down 970 points on Thursday evening.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were also both down almost 3 percent as large swings in the market continued amid uncertainty over the spread of the coronavirus and its economic fallout.

Fear grips Wall Street as stocks plunge and Dow sinks another 800 points amid coronavirus chaos | Daily Mail Online

 

[JerseyGirl]

Donald Trump says virus will "go away"

“You have to be calm,” he said, at the White House this morning before departing to tour the tornado damage in Tennessee and just after signing an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to deal with the virus.

“It will go away,” he said. “We have very low numbers [of confirmed cases] compared to many countries throughout the world, our numbers are lower than almost anyone...deaths, is it 11?” It is.

“In terms of cases, it’s very very few because we have been very strong at the borders.”

He also said he thinks the financial markets will “really bounce back” from the see-sawing of recent days over concerns that the virus is spreading and on governments’ abilities to contain it.

“This came unexpectedly, it came out of China, we closed it down, we stopped it, it was a very early shut down,” he added.

There has been no official evidence provided to date that the novel coronavirus illness COVID-19 has been “shut down” in the US.

Coronavirus latest updates: 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staff

 

[Inthedetails]

We like to attend games at a local college. Just received this email from the school:

"We ask that you please not attend any athletic events if you, a family member, or close friend has traveled to China, Japan, Iran, South Korea, or Italy in the past 2-3 weeks. If you are feeling under the weather, we recommend you stay home and can view the games on ESPN+."

jmo

 

[JerseyGirl]

Cases in Greece have also jumped today with the health ministry confirming coronavirus had been detected in 15 people – up from 31 on Thursday.

On Monday the figure was eight.

Coronavirus latest updates: 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staff

 

[gregjrichards]

Donald Trump says virus will "go away"

“You have to be calm,” he said, at the White House this morning before departing to tour the tornado damage in Tennessee and just after signing an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to deal with the virus.

“It will go away,” he said. “We have very low numbers [of confirmed cases] compared to many countries throughout the world, our numbers are lower than almost anyone...deaths, is it 11?” It is.

“In terms of cases, it’s very very few because we have been very strong at the borders.”

He also said he thinks the financial markets will “really bounce back” from the see-sawing of recent days over concerns that the virus is spreading and on governments’ abilities to contain it.

“This came unexpectedly, it came out of China, we closed it down, we stopped it, it was a very early shut down,” he added.

There has been no official evidence provided to date that the novel coronavirus illness COVID-19 has been “shut down” in the US.

Coronavirus latest updates: 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staff

I wish I shared his optimism. I think this monster coronavirus could be around a long time.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

This is the roadmap for research just mentioned in WHO presser

A Roadmap for Research and Product Development against MERS-Coronavirus

 

[gregjrichards]

CNBC editor Rick Santelli says the world would be better off if we 'gave everyone coronavirus' to 'get it over' and stop wreaking havoc on the financial markets

CNBC editor Rick Santelli says we should we 'give everyone coronavirus' | Daily Mail Online

 

[j_in_c]

I was thinking exactly this. Spring is almost here and the allergy season is about to kick off. How does one distinguish between runny nose from virus and runny nose from allergy. Plus all other symptoms described in this post.

I think the answer might be testing.

A few quick notes - ragweed season is late summer (Ragweed Pollen Allergy | AAFA.org), so hopefully hay fever won't be an issue until we have better screening for COVID-19. I also know my pediatrician is able to distinguish allergies from colds when inspecting my childrens' noses, I hope that there will be guidelines for this as well.

Also I have read that this virus hits lungs harder than nasal passages (hence the concern that nasal swabbing wasn't sufficient but lung scans were showing signs of infection - my recollection only I AM NOT A DR.

As more cases hit, I hope we get clarity (and claritin for those with allergies) and better at screening who needs to be tested. The tests (at this point) are also a limited resource and it isn't helpful to drain that resource based on fear instead of science - but at the same time it was very frustrating to read that Georgia did not test a patient until a physician DEMANDED it and that patient turned out to be positive.

 

[gregjrichards]

'DON'T USE VODKA AS HAND SANITISER' LIQUOR COMPANY WARNS

A vodka company has tweeted urging its followers not to use their alcohol as a replacement for hand sanitiser amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A fan had jokingly suggested using Tito's vodka – which is 40 per cent proof – instead of hand sanitiser.

But the company quickly tweeted: “Tito's Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC.”

It comes after people had allegedly been combining high percentage alcohol with aloe as home-made sanitiser.

Coronavirus LIVE: UK cases soar as second 'coronavirus death' investigated

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I get hay fever from ragweed and that's exactly what it feels like Fever , body aches, headache , chills, Sneezing, runny nose burning eyes, ETC
I not sure Ill know at all.

Well, and my allergies sometimes lead to bronchitis, although for me it’s usually the late summer/fall thing that does it to me. I get reassured by docs one week that it’s allergies only to have them diagnose bronchitis or even walking pneumonia the next week. I was told that the irritation from the allergies opens me up to infection.

 

[zencompass]

Thank you for starting this thread, @Amonet.

In my personal experience and opinion, it is the correct information that prevents people from feeling panic, or at least lessens fear.

Knowledge is power, especially during a critical time like this.

That's why I am so greatly appreciative of everyone's posts on this thread. I have learned so much and I know I will learn more from all of you.

This is a thread I will continue to read, because there is accurate information here and this is tremendously appreciated!

 

[zecats]

Donald Trump says virus will "go away"

“You have to be calm,” he said, at the White House this morning before departing to tour the tornado damage in Tennessee and just after signing an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to deal with the virus.

“It will go away,” he said. “We have very low numbers [of confirmed cases] compared to many countries throughout the world, our numbers are lower than almost anyone...deaths, is it 11?” It is.

“In terms of cases, it’s very very few because we have been very strong at the borders.”

He also said he thinks the financial markets will “really bounce back” from the see-sawing of recent days over concerns that the virus is spreading and on governments’ abilities to contain it.

“This came unexpectedly, it came out of China, we closed it down, we stopped it, it was a very early shut down,” he added.

There has been no official evidence provided to date that the novel coronavirus illness COVID-19 has been “shut down” in the US.

Coronavirus latest updates: 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staff

I can't tell you how relieved I am to read that a virus is unable to cross a "shut-down" border..

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Precautionary measures in Bangkok

People walk through a 'sanitizing gate' spraying disinfectants against coronavirus before entering into a shopping mall in Bangkok, on March 6, 2020.

U.S. death toll rises to 14 — all but one fatality in Washington State

I would rather stay home than be sprayed with a bunch of cancer-causing agents. Just handling cleaners can make me ill during the best of times.

 

[JerseyGirl]

I can't tell you how relieved I am to read that a virus is unable to cross a "shut-down" border..

He also said today the death rate in the US was 11, when actually it's 14.

I can't with him anymore.

 

[zecats]

Thank you for starting this thread, @Amonet.

In my personal experience and opinion, it is the correct information that stops people from feeling panic, or at least lessens fear.

Knowledge is power, especially during a critical time like this.

That's why I am so greatly appreciative of everyone's posts on this thread. I have learned so much and I know I will learn more from all of you.

This is a thread I will continue to read, because there is accurate information here and this is tremendously appreciated!

You are appreciated too. Nice to see you @zencompass xo

 

[Inthedetails]

Donald Trump says virus will "go away"

“You have to be calm,” he said, at the White House this morning before departing to tour the tornado damage in Tennessee and just after signing an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to deal with the virus.

“It will go away,” he said. “We have very low numbers [of confirmed cases] compared to many countries throughout the world, our numbers are lower than almost anyone...deaths, is it 11?” It is.

“In terms of cases, it’s very very few because we have been very strong at the borders.”

He also said he thinks the financial markets will “really bounce back” from the see-sawing of recent days over concerns that the virus is spreading and on governments’ abilities to contain it.

“This came unexpectedly, it came out of China, we closed it down, we stopped it, it was a very early shut down,” he added.

There has been no official evidence provided to date that the novel coronavirus illness COVID-19 has been “shut down” in the US.

Coronavirus latest updates: 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staff

whoa

Yes, this will go away.

And, before then, people will get sick, people will die, working people will have concerns NOT ABOUT THE STOCK MARKET but about paying next month's rent or this month's food for their families if they can't go to work.

And by people, I mean fellow citizens (not to mention real people in other places who are facing greater crises than here).

jmo

p.s. I don't know what "strong at the border" means when people are reporting they are arriving at airports from known hotspots without any questions asked of them. He knows we have more than one way to cross a border, right? And the people bringing in the virus seem to be people who can afford international travel, not anyone on foot, ykwim?

 

[Deleted member 158085]

A friend of mine is currently hospitalized and being tested in Indiana. Has to wait for the results from the CDC. He is extremely ill and has diabetes that causes him constant issues as it is. I’m very worried about him.

 

[K.jill]

Donald Trump says virus will "go away"

“You have to be calm,” he said, at the White House this morning before departing to tour the tornado damage in Tennessee and just after signing an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to deal with the virus.

“It will go away,” he said. “We have very low numbers [of confirmed cases] compared to many countries throughout the world, our numbers are lower than almost anyone...deaths, is it 11?” It is.

“In terms of cases, it’s very very few because we have been very strong at the borders.”

He also said he thinks the financial markets will “really bounce back” from the see-sawing of recent days over concerns that the virus is spreading and on governments’ abilities to contain it.

“This came unexpectedly, it came out of China, we closed it down, we stopped it, it was a very early shut down,” he added.

There has been no official evidence provided to date that the novel coronavirus illness COVID-19 has been “shut down” in the US.

Coronavirus latest updates: 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staff

I keep trying to type my response to this but it has too many curse words and a lot of yelling and tears.