Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #17

[Henry2326]

Nursing home tragedy continues. 3 more nursing home patients have died from #COVID19. Total WA state death count now 22. Oy. Death toll from COVID-19 reaches at least 22 in Washington

Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter

 

[margarita25]

“We are not at the mercy of the virus”
-Dr. Tedros

 

[Henry2326]

Public Health is reporting 33 new cases today.
The 33 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported to Public Health through 11:59 p.m. on 3/8/20, bringing the total number of reported @KingCountyWA cases to 116.
Our latest update: King County COVID-19 case numbers for March 9, 2020 and information about testing – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Public Health - Seattle & King County on Twitter

 

[Wicked Strong]

CDC: Americans over 60 should stock up on food and medications and avoid venturing out as the coronavirus spreads

• ''In a media briefing on Monday about the novel coronavirus, Dr. Nancy Messonnier focused on making recommendations for people at a higher risk of getting ill from the virus.
• She also said that eventually "many people in the United States" will be exposed to the virus and that "there's a good chance many will become sick."
• For now, she said, people over 60 should stock up on food, medication, and other necessities so they can avoid needing to venture out too much.
• Caretakers and family members should help older people prepare, and develop a plan for what they'll do if either they or the people they're caring for get sick.
• While people over 60 are at a greater risk of becoming ill than younger folks, it's important for people to understand that risk increases with age, making people in their 80s and 90s at the highest risk, especially if they have chronic health conditions too.''

And just how long are we supposed to be avoid going out? How do you cope with the depression that will result with being unable to physically get out of the house, or just being able to smile at a person? Talking on the phone or skyping is only going to reinforce that outside of that 10 minute interaction with people, you are left alone for the rest of the day, week, month? Really, outside of warning people, this is not helpful to seniors.

MOO

 

[gregjrichards]

The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can linger in the air for at least 30 minutes and travel up to 4.5 metres – further than the “safe distance” advised by health authorities around the world, according to a study by a team of Chinese government epidemiologists.

The researchers also found that it can last for days on a surface where respiratory droplets land, raising the risk of transmission if unsuspecting people touch it and then rub their face.

The length of time it lasts on the surface depends on factors such as temperature and the type of surface, for example at around 37C (98F), it can survive for two to three days on glass, fabric, metal, plastic or paper.

Coronavirus can travel twice as far as official ‘safe distance’, study says

Source South China Morning Post

 

[Chelly]

Well isn't this promising.....went to my doc last Thursday for a prescription renewal. He made a mistake in the dosage. I called the office just now to alert them.
Doctor called in sick today......he never gets sick.

Life as we know it may never be the same.

 

[Shelby1]

Is Valsartin (brand name Diovan) also among these?

According to this site, Valsartin is not in shortage right now.

FDA Drug Shortages

 

[Chelly]

And just how long are we supposed to be avoid going out? How do you cope with the depression that will result with being unable to physically get out of the house, or just being able to smile at a person? Talking on the phone or skyping is only going to reinforce that outside of that 10 minute interaction with people, you are left alone for the rest of the day, week, month? Really, outside of warning people, this is not helpful to seniors.

MOO

Not fun, but as a senior would rather ride this out than be sick or dead

 

[Lato]

I was on my iPad when I first wrote about the new Louisiana patient. I am on my computer now. The link for information is www.wdsu.com
Can I share that I grew up in Jefferson Parish and went to school and worked in Orleans Parish. I pray that all are okay.

 

[Henry2326]

People entering the UK from Italy face “zero checks” for coronavirus at the airport, according to passengers.

Journalist Federico Gatti tweeted a picture of passport gates at Gatwick with no staff manning them on Sunday 8 March, writing: “Just landed in London from Milan. Zero checks. No info. How can it be possible?”

Passengers entering UK from Italy face ‘zero checks’ for coronavirus at airport

 

[margarita25]

I would like some feedback from anyone who might want to take this angle, why this could never be like Wuhan. Tia.

 

[Lilibet]

The named medications were Losartan (ARBs) and Lisinopril (ACE) so two different classes of medications. Valsartan (Diovan) is an ARBs but was not specifically mentioned. I would recommend anyone useing ACE or ARBs to contact their Dr to see if there is a risk but please do not stop taking them without talking to your Dr. This will most definitely cause you to be putting your health at risk.

Thanks! As I mentioned earlier, I don’t plan to switch from Losartan unless I get COVID-19. At that point I’d ask to switch, since the risk is when you have it, not before. But that’s just me.

 

[LaborDayRN]

The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can linger in the air for at least 30 minutes and travel up to 4.5 metres – further than the “safe distance” advised by health authorities around the world, according to a study by a team of Chinese government epidemiologists.

The researchers also found that it can last for days on a surface where respiratory droplets land, raising the risk of transmission if unsuspecting people touch it and then rub their face.

The length of time it lasts on the surface depends on factors such as temperature and the type of surface, for example at around 37C (98F), it can survive for two to three days on glass, fabric, metal, plastic or paper.

Coronavirus can travel twice as far as official ‘safe distance’, study says

Source South China Morning Post

Wow. It seems this virus really is a virulent monster!

 

[margarita25]

I hope that any use of the “P” word doesn’t make people think, “well if it’s a P, there’s nothing we can do now...”

 

[LaborDayRN]

Thanks! As I mentioned earlier, I don’t plan to switch from Losartan unless I get COVID-19. At that point I’d ask to switch, since the risk is when you have it, not before. But that’s just me.

Agreed.

 

[Chelly]

Nice post that made me think hard about..... What would be the difference between a modern day "Quarantine Colony" and an old time "Leper Colony "?.....moo

The difference would be skin lesions..Hope you and fam had a blast on fishing trip.

 

[Henry2326]

Collins spent part of Friday with President Trump at the CDC in Atlanta
Kevin Liptak on Twitter

spokesperson for Rep. Collins said they notified the White House after Collins shook hands with the president at Dobbins ARB Friday. They also contacted Gov. Kemp’s Office. We’ve heard of no health issues with the president or governor. Richard Elliot on Twitter
Richard Elliot on Twitter

 

[Ruthbullock]

Again I ask, since it is spreading in Australia, and it is currently summer in Australia, why should we have any expectation that warm weather will have a slowing effect on this virus?

That’s not the expectation at all, but things like flu will die down therefore releasing more hospital beds.

 

[LaborDayRN]

People entering the UK from Italy face “zero checks” for coronavirus at the airport, according to passengers.

Journalist Federico Gatti tweeted a picture of passport gates at Gatwick with no staff manning them on Sunday 8 March, writing: “Just landed in London from Milan. Zero checks. No info. How can it be possible?”

Passengers entering UK from Italy face ‘zero checks’ for coronavirus at airport

 

[zecats]

That’s not the expectation at all, but things like flu will die down therefore releasing more hospital beds.

Not my expectation precisely. Many keep asking though, or stating this as a given....therefore assuming it's no big deal. I use Australia as a point of "maybe not so fast to assume" example.