Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #14

[margarita25]

LAX....wth? LAX is a hotbed of crowds and flights from all over.
When I flew about 10 days ago, a TSA agent checked my hands with a swab. He wouldn't say why, so I looked it up later.
The test was for explosives residue! wth?

They’ve been doing for that a long time, years, moo. I can remember being swabbed as far back as 4 or 5 years ago.

 

[Pi Thoughts]

Australia - Sydney GPs have told 9News doctors are getting mixed messages about how to deal with the coronavirus epidemic, leaving the system overwhelmed and underprepared.

The peak body for GPs is pushing for a Medicare-funded service, allowing people with coronavirus symptoms to call their doctor instead of entering a clinic and exposing others, especially the elderly or people with chronic conditions.

"You can go and get a swab, and you get a swab at the pathology centre which is set up to collect these swabs safely," Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe of the Royal Australian College of GPs NSW-ACT said.

Not having enough personal protective gear has generated high levels of anxiety among doctors. "The biggest fear GPs have is about not having adequate supplies of masks and personal protection equipment," Prof. Hespe said.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/c...vernment/57cc6c1f-58d7-41ba-82df-d2f2513d7a6e

 

[gitana1]

It took me a while to figure out what you were saying. I don't really feel that way about my own feelings...I hope I haven't been perceived as saying "nothing's going to happen" type thing. I haven't purposely tried to say anything about my longer-term predictions for how the virus might play out.

My main point has been to keep it in perspective and not to feel too much fear and panic, and also that even now there's more chance that a cough and fever are going to be caused by flu. It does appear that at some point that's going to switch to being the other way around, and it will be more likely to be Covid-19 than the flu.

I also hoped it wouldn't be this way. Earlier on I hoped it could be contained as SARS was, but that's looked unlikely for weeks. Now my hope is that people won't panic and live in fear through this, that governments will be able to introduce measures to mitigate, actions that can reduce the peak, support healthcare services to help as many people as possible, and to support the groups who are highest risk for serious/severe illness from this virus.

As they keep saying, most people are still likely to have something between a cold and a bad flu that you can deal with at home. Some people will experience a more severe illness, and some people are at what I consider a substantial risk of dying (even though most of the 80 yr olds in the study do survive!). I hope that as people, communities, and societies, we can do our best to support each other through this, and especially those higher-risk groups, but also those with loved ones who end up in hospital, and those who suffer financial difficulties.

I guess with the modeling in the post I just made above, that's a good thing that most countries do have some weeks before they get close to the peak, and that time can be used to try and do more to get hospitals ready for that peak.

Societal panic and being afraid of each other as if each individual we meet is the black death itself isn't going to help. So I will still say that we need balance in our reactions and responses as this goes on around us.

The problem is that about 40% of the country have a condition that makes us high risk. That’s a huge number. So I am treating people like the Black Death. I can’t survive this virus. Seeing what it does to healthy young people without lung disease makes that clear to me.

If people weren’t jerks and learned to cover their mouths and noses and wash their hands a lot when they’re sick, I would be okay. But they don’t. Way too many people practice poor hygiene and don’t teach their kids either.

I’m diligent and expect my family to be as well when it comes to being sick. No one catches anything from me when I have it.

So I feel particularly scared about this disease. And if 40% of the country have a chronic illness that could render them less resistant, that’s a big number that’s going to impact our world.

Chronic Diseases in America | CDC

 

[Inthedetails]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

It's hard to lose friends, both human and our precious pets. (((@sloane7777)))

My sympathies to you.

 

[gngr~snap]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

I'm sorry! I know how awful you feel, but 18 years? What a blessing to have her as long as you did!
When you are able to calm down, you'll realize that you didn't do anything wrong.
The fact that she died in your arms proves that you were looking after her and loving her!
Praying for comfort for you in the coming days/weeks. It's so hard to lose your best friend!!!
Moo

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Five new cases in Ireland today (one a healthcare worker) and now pop-up coronavirus testing in a rural-ish area near a recent cluster of cases...

An old garda station in Clare had been turned into the testing facility. People who believed they might have the illness were seen by members of the National Ambulance Service where swabs were taken.

...

Director of the HSE’s acute operations, Liam Woods, said that a pop-up testing facility in Clare was an effective way of screening people.

He said: “It worked well. We managed to see the people who needed to be seen. [It's an] efficient way to solve the problem. We will deal with others on a needs-be basis.”

Five new cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Republic of Ireland

ETA: Plus one more case in Northern Ireland announced today

 

[Tadpole12]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

Double whammy. I'm very sorry for your losses, Sloane.

You always second guess pet care decisions when they're older.
Atleast your wee darling was in your arms at the end.
Can ask for no more than that.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Many well into their 70s. Tough trying to set up and prioritize, I worry about walkers in urban areas. My heart goes out to you all !!
Thanks so much for sharing all this ! Be well Don't touch your face !! Soon Spring will be here !!!

 

[Yesiamapirate]

I work for a large University Hospital on MI. We just got this info:

Employees who return from countries with a CDC Level 1 or Level 2 Travel Health Notice(currently Japan and Hong Kong) or fromCalifornia or Washington state must contact OHS upon their return and self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days upon return. If symptoms develop while at work, put on a mask, contact OHS and go home. If symptoms develop at home, you must stay home and contact OHS.

So even travel to those US states is being taken seriously. And note it says symptoms, so potentially it could be a cold. It does not say if they plan to test or just 14 days home no matter what.

 

[Henry2326]

LA County presser...
Social distancing
No known community spread
All cases identified to travel....

#BREAKING: Two additional cases of #coronavirus confirmed in LA County, including another medical screener at LAX. Total number of cases up to 13. WATCH LIVE: Livestream | FOX 11 Los Angeles

 

[JerseyGirl]

A 15th person has died in the USA, according to a hospital in Washington state.

EvergreenHealth Medical Center in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland has reported the state’s 12 death.

Kirkland is the site of an outbreak at a nursing facility, where at least six people have died.

Coronavirus latest updates: Italy death toll nears 200 with almost 4,000 cases

 

[Skigh]

I was subbing in a classroom of high school sophomores today (actually 3 separate classes) and there was all kinds of disgusting stuff going on. Let's just say besides the usual coughing and sneezing and nose blowing, some had their feet (and dirty shoe bottoms) up on the seat in front of them, others were hugging each other in greeting and sharing lots of stuff (pens, chrome books, coloring utensils..) One kid actually picked a scab off his leg, was bleeding and trying to stop it with a tissue.

These are really pleasant kids for the most part, but boy do they need some instructions in non-germ spreading. I did my best, believe me, to make a lesson out of all of it. And then I slathered myself, my phone and my laptop in hand sanitizer.

It is not just the youngsters.
I was on the train and saw a woman,well over 50 sit eating crisps,wipe her lips,then touch the seat and tray in front of her.She did this repeatedly.

 

[otto]

White House tightens visitor rules over coronavirus concerns

Going forward, the White House will require all guests to disclose the countries they have visited in the last 30 days. Their information will then be reviewed by the White House medical team, if any country listed is experiencing a coronavirus outbreak.

The White House is also weighing additional changes, including a pause in White House tours and temperature checks for visitors.

It's too late to reject people from some countries, like Canada. The virus is spreading locally, and a Canadian was infected in Las Vegas. The USA is now on the list of countries that is infecting foreigners, just like China, Italy, Iran, and South Korea.

"At least 70 Canadian citizens and 47 permanent residents of Canada had been denied entry into the U.S. through March 2 as a result of overseas travel to affected areas, Public Safety Canada told CBC News.
...

"Some people may find it ironic, but the largest excluded group are Canadians. It is Canadians who had traveled to China in the previous two weeks," Cuccinelli said."​

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-coronavirus-border-canada-1.5487696

 

[dotr]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

O/t So very sorry for your sad and unexpected loss, what a shock that must have been for you.
Eighteen years old is nothing to sneeze at, you no doubt have been an excellent and loving doggie mom.

As for your dear friend, 40 years is a long and successful friendship, your friend would no doubt feel pained at your pain, remember the good times and keep living on their behalf.

Tenor

 

[Hatfield]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

Im so so so sorry to hear the news about your beautiful Micki dog passing.

Please try not to be hard on yourself, as we all just try to make the best decisions based on our past experiences and nobody would have known the cough would lead to that. And its possible the Vet may not have been able to do anything either, so please try not to be hard on yourself. You took great care of her for all those years and she knows it and is appreciative for all the loving years you gave her.

I hold the faith that we will be reunited with all our loved ones and our loving pets too when we someday join them in spirit form.

My thoughts and prayers are with you sloane7777, and I know many other WS'ers are also sending prayers your way too now. Please do take care, and if you need to take breaks from this thread, we will all understand.

 

[zecats]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

I'm so very sorry for you. It's making me cry with you. I know how you feel, when you lose a pet it's always like - what could I have done better or differently? I have lost a few in my time, for sure. Focus on the good things you did for her and that you were with her in the end. 18 years is a long lifetime for a dog. You must have been doing something right. xo

PS if you are on FB there is a site called Rainbow Bridge and Vigil. They do memorial pages for lost animals...if that would help you.

 

[Lilibet]

I don't want to upset myself , but I'm going to tell you guys anyway , I have a perfect angel Micki Mouse my little chi dog with a perfect mickey mouse on her back the Black and white View attachment 236840 Anyhow she Coughed for 2 days and I gave her honey and expectorant and echnesia and she seemed fine but she passed yesterday morning as I was holding her drinking my coffee , she just went limp and I lost it ( still am losing it ) I'm sure my neighbors heard me wailing , now granted she was 18 years old and about 3 lbs but Now I cant help but wonder if she caught something, and I don't even want to go there I'm also grieving my best(and only)girlfriend of 40 years so this is a extra horror for me , I feel like I should have taken her to the vet the first cough , it didn't seem like anything more than a hairball cough naturally I want to drink bleach I feel so rotten, like I'm the worst dog mom ever )

Oh Sloane! I’m so sorry about both your best girlfriend and your best pup-friend. Anyone who has an 18 year old dog is the BEST dog Mom ever! But I know y0ur heart is broken and I’m sending big, warm squishy hugs your way.

 

[Henry2326]

3rd case in Arizona....presser at 1:30. Watch live on their facebook page. Link attached.

Maricopa County

 

[LaborDayRN]

I just want to mention how amazing and helpful Alaska Airlines was today with helping me bring my daughter home for spring break from college in Seattle early. The lady got her on a flight in the next couple of days, waved all change fees without my even asking and found her the best seat she could finagle. She seemed genuinely distraught about what we were going through and was upset she couldn’t get her on a flight tomorrow. UW cancelled classes the rest of the quarter this morning so I bet tons of kids are trying to fly out. The lady sounded choked up and it made me cry. These are strange times, but people are helping each other however they can.

This warmed my heart. I'm glad your daughter will be home soon.

 

[gitana1]

It's hard to believe I spent the first few days feeling like I was talking to myself in here! I thought back then, when I decided to start a thread as no one else had...how likely is this to be 'the' pandemic we've all been waiting for? Nahh, it'll blow over in a few weeks, I thought, but I figured it still deserved a thread.

I'm so grateful for all the excellent contributions from everyone, with information, links, thoughts, questions, etc. It's made me feel so proud to have been the one who started it off

That’s what I thought.