Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #18

[SAMS]

LA County confirms one more case of coronavirus, bringing the total count to 20. That person has a known case of exposure.

"It's time to start thinking about limiting activities anywhere you have a lot of exposure to the general public," Dr. Barbara Ferrer said.
Colleen Shalby on Twitter

 

[JerseyGirl]

Does anyone know how our member in Italy is doing? Haven’t seen her/him post for a couple of days.

Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #17

 

[Hatfield]

No visitors allowed at VA nursing homes during coronavirus outbreak

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is adopting a “no visitor” policy during the coronavirus outbreak.

This means "no outside visitors" will be allowed to see residents at any of the 134 VA-run nursing homes. These facilities are home to more than 41,000 veterans across the country.

The only exceptions to the no visitor rule will be in "compassionate cases" — when veterans in hospice units are in their last stages of life. "In those cases, visitors will be limited to a specific Veteran’s room only," the VA said.

The same “no visitor” policy will also be extended to the VA’s 24 major spinal cord injury and disorder centers.

Additionally, VA nursing homes will suspend new admissions and home staffers will be screened for coronavirus daily.

Live updates: Coronavirus death toll passes 4,000 worldwide - CNN

WOW Another huge impact on lots of folks.

Luckily there is an exception being made for some families that have loved ones in end of life situations, but still, this affects a lot of folks who can no longer visit their loved ones if they are at a Veterans Administration (VA) nursing home.

"no outside visitors" will be allowed to see residents at any of the 134 VA-run nursing homes."

Live updates: Coronavirus death toll passes 4,000 worldwide - CNN

 

[Trudie]

BBM
I wonder if they realize they could.

Sure they do. They also feel if they get sick, it will be a mild case.
I can’t imagine sitting in a coliseum for hours with coughing, sneezing, shedding fans, lol.

 

[Skigh]

I don't get it 2-4 weeks at home sounds like a vacay to me , I could find tons of stuff to be done that I keep putting off!!!

The advantage of being a procrastinator is that there is always something one could do tomorrow!

 

[SAMS]

BREAKING: First Multnomah County resident tests positive for COVID-19, is being treated at Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

We're working to learn more.

More coronavirus coverage:
KOIN News on Twitter

 

[zecats]

I don't get it 2-4 weeks at home sounds like a vacay to me , I could find tons of stuff to be done that I keep putting off!!!

Just hanging on these threads is a full time job. Worth it!!

 

[SAMS]

Bloomberg on Twitter

BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, said an employee in New York City tested positive for coronavirus

 

[SAMS]

AJ+ on Twitter

San Francisco says it will provide temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness who can't self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The city's ongoing homeless crisis leaves over 5,180 people without shelter on any given night, according to the city's 2019 count.

 

[What if...]

I want to know how many deaths have been tested. Not sure how to word this. I don't want to minimize the confirmed deaths but could it be higher if those not diagnosed died before being tested?

Absolutely! And IMO - that’s exactly happened in Hubei. China didn’t have nearly enough tests for the living, so I doubt any were used in those early weeks to test any that had passed before being tested.

With the limited scope of testing that had been allowed/authorized by the CDC, it’s quite possible there were CV-19 related deaths that will never be part of the “official” numbers.

 

[Simply Southern]

The Ivy League did cancel the rest of their basketball tournament season, however. Maybe partially because the Ivy League Schools are closing down themselves. No Ivy Madness this spring for men's or women's teams.

....hum....or are the Ivy League school smart to contain this early on.

Moo

 

[LaborDayRN]

Has anyone heard from Medstudies? He/she hasn't posted in weeks.

 

[Trudie]

271 on flight to Dobbins AFB in Georgia
Press Conference @ 4pm
Chris Jose on Twitter

These are negative passengers, right?

 

[LaborDayRN]

These are negative passengers, right?

From what I understand, yes.

 

[gngr~snap]

These are negative passengers, right?

As far as I can tell.
They will quarantine there.
Originally they said 150 people, so that # went up.
Moo

 

[K.jill]

How long after exposure would a test be reliable? I am assuming if it is the next day or two maybe not but does anybody know?

 

[Trudie]

That person has a known case of exposure.

Exposure only? Or tested positive, if you know.
I think the majority of us has been exposed, most not realizing it. “Exposed” is quite broad.
I know I was exposed as I was at the Cynthiana WMT, I’m lucky as I have no symptoms & I’m staying away from the public.

 

[otto]

BREAKING NEWS: Just-released US Public Health Lab Data (the Only Testing Data Available at Present) Shows US Is Testing 15 People for Coronavirus Per Million Americans; the World's *Second-Worst* Known Testing Rate—Japan's—Is *More Than Four Times* Higher (66 Persons Per Million)

Seth Abramson on Twitter

The best way to prevent public awareness of the spread of the virus is to minimize testing. We suspected that was the case in China too.

 

[Trudie]

How long after exposure would a test be reliable? I am assuming if it is the next day or two maybe not but does anybody know?

It can vary, I posted a link yesterday, I’ll see if I can find it again. Also, some tests produce false results.
(Rep. Matt Gaetz just tweeted he tested negative.)

 

[enelram]

3 workers who greet cruise passengers test
positive for virus.
Orlando has lost numerous conventions at the
Orlando Convention Center. 125,000 people
were due to attend.
LIVE UPDATES: 3 workers of company that greets cruise-ship passengers in Florida test positive for coronavirus