Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #18

[Lilibet]

JMO
Just wanted to share this in case others are experiencing this too.

I have found I am going through a roller coaster set of emotions, where some days I am able to read the news updates and handle things in a more methodical mechanical way by listening, learning, and taking the small steps we can do which are often covered here.

Then on certain other days, I am not handling the news as well, and getting some high anxiety days where I have to take breaks and do like was suggested yesterday where I watch some regular entertainment TV (esp comedy) which is a nice break and seems to help on those days like that.

Its been one heck of a roller coaster of emotions for me.

This is true of so many. Here’s a helpful article about anxiety I posted last night. I think it has been posted here awhile back and I just got around to reading it.

Opinion | Curb your anxiety: What I'm telling patients about coping with coronavirus fears

 

[Oregonmama]

I need a root canal, only appointment is in 2 weeks...tooth hurts, and it ain't getting better. What to do? Doesnt seem I have a choice

Coconut oil and tree oil can help the pain. Some mouthwash's have those ingredients. Add garlic to your food can help kill the bacteria affecting your tooth root.

 

[MJPeony]

I am astounded by the number of people that assume they are not at risk. Evidently many are shedding the virus, despite not feeling ill, but infecting those around them. I personally will avoid social functions for the time being. My social life will primarily be with horses and dogs.

I am astounded at the selfishness of so many of my fellow humans that I’ve witnessed in the past week around me here. It’s quite something.

 

[otto]

JMO
Just wanted to share this in case others are experiencing this too.

I have found I am going through a roller coaster set of emotions, where some days I am able to read the news updates and handle things in a more methodical mechanical way by listening, learning, and taking the small steps we can do which are often covered here.

Then on certain other days, I am not handling the news as well, and getting some high anxiety days where I have to take breaks and do like was suggested yesterday where I watch some regular entertainment TV (esp comedy) which is a nice break and seems to help on those days like that.

Its been one heck of a roller coaster of emotions for me.

It's been quite the experience watching the virus devastate one country after the next, all the while being told that everything is fine. We've felt silly prepping for isolation, torn between concern that the same devastation will come to our city and thinking that we are over-reacting.

What is becoming clear to me is that lockdown in China and Italy is the only option to slow the virus, reduce the number of hosts for the virus, and manage the overwhelmed health system.

Some people have their head in the sand full time. We should have our head in the sand some of the time to preserve sanity, but we also need to pop up, look around, and ensure that we protect ourselves.

 

[Henry2326]

NEW: North Carolina and Colorado declare state of emergency; number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. nears 800

BNO Newsroom on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Coronavirus mortality in Lombardy is now 8%, more than double Wuhan! Lombardy health system is completely beyond ability to deliver adequate care - hence rationing who gets ICUs. It’s sad, so so sad. #COVID19 Let’s not let this happen to us America... Italy, With Aging Population, Has World’s Highest Daily Deaths From Virus
Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter

 

[otto]

https://mobile.twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/123743512307266764
“Chinese government has offered to send Italy 1000 lung ventilators, 2 million face masks, 20,000 protective suits and 50,000 test kits.”

That's excellent! That means that medical supply manufacturing in China did not stop during their outbreak.

 

[drama_farmer]

I need to visit your Kroger! Yours may have had a couple trucks come in! Glad you could get what you needed!

Georgetown

 

[Henry2326]

I trust this man....he speaks truths.....
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New York under the leadership of Governor Cuomo is taking some of the strongest and sensible mitigation steps in U.S. to slow spread of #coronavirus epidemic. It stands in stark contrast to Washington State, which has been slow to act forcefully in Seattle New York to Close Gathering Spaces in Coronavirus-Hit Suburb

Scott Gottlieb, MD on Twitter

"This isn’t the draconian measures practiced in China. NY is closing places where large groups of people gather in areas of sustained community spread. This is sensible, carefully tailored mitigation strategy. Cuomo isn’t taking away people’s liberty - just closing the local mall."

 

[JerseyGirl]

President Trump said he did not get tested for coronavirus even after he met with some lawmakers who had been exposed to the virus ...

"It's something I would do, but again, spoke to the White House doctor -- a terrific guy a talented guy. He said he sees no reason to do it," Trump said.

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

 

[Luckyzmom]

Health experts issued an ominous warning about a coronavirus pandemic 3 months ago. The virus in their simulation killed 65 million people.
Health experts issued an ominous warning about a coronavirus pandemic 3 months ago. The virus in their simulation killed 65 million people.
Eric Toner, a scientist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, wasn't shocked when news of a mysterious coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China, surfaced in early January.

Less than three months earlier, Toner had staged a simulation of a global pandemic involving a coronavirus.

Coronaviruses typically affect the respiratory tract and can lead to illnesses like pneumonia or the common cold. A coronavirus was also responsible for the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in China, which affected about 8,000 people and killed 774 in the early 2000s.

"I have thought for a long time that the most likely virus that might cause a new pandemic would be a coronavirus," Toner said.


(Only a simulation!)

That's eerie .... Thanks for posting !

 

[Trudie]

@JerseyGirl can I post a photo of the wmt that has a Covid19 positive employee? (If I still have it). Ty

 

[Oregonmama]

@Lilibet , how are you doing in your neck of the woods in Oregon? Self isolating yet?

 

[JerseyGirl]

Authorities in Cuba have implemented surveillance measures at all ports and airports to prevent the arrival and spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus live updates: number of deaths outside China passes 1,000 as Italy records highest one-day toll

 

[gngr~snap]

I need a root canal, only appointment is in 2 weeks...tooth hurts, and it ain't getting better. What to do? Doesnt seem I have a choice

2 weeks??
My husband went yesterday and they called him in early due to cancelations. His crown fell off.
He took my 85 to MIL today for a routine cleaning. She just finished a year of chemo and radiation for breast cancer in February.
I told him I highly didn't recommend she go.
She said she's not changing anything.
Going to go her prolia shot next week.
I inherited primary immune deficiency and I have been home the last 6 days self isolating.
It's really bugging me that she's dragging my husband into hospitals and parking decks of large medical offices. He isnt going to tell her no.
~but, what do I know!
Moo

 

[Trudie]

Lol actually they’ve been preparing for a new Corona for years, they just didn’t know what the strain would be.
It was just reported that a lot of places performing tests do not report to CDC, so any count is inaccurate, no one actually knows.

BBM

“End of week”, “End of week”, “End of week”...


“trying”, “in coming days”, “hopefully”, “awaiting”

I feel taken a fool at this point and I’m absolutely FED UP!!

The US has had WEEKS- nay at least 2 MONTHS- to prepare. Get your act together.

MOO.

 

[Henry2326]

UPDATE: France has reported 372 new cases of coronavirus today and 3 new deaths, raising total to 1,784 cases and 33 dead; at least 86 are seriously ill Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

 

[Henry2326]

BREAKING: Jamaica reports first case of coronavirus Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

 

[gregjrichards]

The Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of the US coronavirus outbreak says it has no kits to test 65 employees who are showing symptoms of the virus.

Seattle-area nursing home has no kits to test 65 employees showing symptoms | Daily Mail Online

This is absolutely shocking.

 

[JerseyGirl]

I can't keep track of all these States under "State of Emergency".

North Carolina declares state of emergency after number of cases grows

Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for North Carolina in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus updates live: U.S., Europe brace for infection spread as Italy begins lockdown