Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #18

[Simply Southern]

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.

If or rather when it hits the homeless population our medical systems will be overwhelmed. Most of these folks will not quarantine, give up their possessions or their pets.

 

[galiuro1]

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Make sure you keep anti inflammatory in your system as directed. Ora gel works but can damage tissue around the tooth. My heart goes out to you ! Will dentist prescribe antibiotics ? Nothing more aggravating than the dreaded tooth ache. Clove oil works but it's strong ! Heat and ice on 20 min off 20 min alternating when throbbing pain. Am sorry you are going through this @galiuro1

Thank you. The pain isn't horrible but its enough to get my attention, that's for sure and it needs tended too. Aghh I hate dentists just generally (not the person just the process)

 

[zecats]

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

Or @Steelslady ? Not since early January.

 

[SAMS]

Norbert Elekes on Twitter

NEW: Colorado and North Carolina declare state of emergency over coronavirus.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Lebanon confirms first coronavirus death

Lebanese Red Cross on Twitter

 

[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?

Not sure if this answers your question, but here’s a bit of info.
Imo, unless someone is near death With a preexisting condition, they won’t get tested o ly for a cough or low grade fever. Jmo. Also, it would serve no purpose to test someone with no symptoms unless they plan to self quarantine. If they’re out & about, they risk contracting it. Moo


Q: How long does it take for symptoms of the COVID-19 to appear?
A: CDC believes at this time that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days, or as long as 14 days after exposure. This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERSviruses. There are isolated reports of individuals transmitting the infection to others before they develop symptoms. To be cautious, many governments are requiring an isolation period of 14 days for people returning from endemic areas.

Q: Should I be tested for COVID-19?
A: Call your healthcare professional if you feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you live in or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.

Q: How is COVID-19 treated?
A: There is currently no FDA approved medication for COVID-19. People infected with this virus should receive supportive care such as rest, fluids and fever control, to help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Cleveland Clinic Newsroom

 

[zecats]

Double double.

 

[enelram]

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.

Exactly- I suspect there's still lots of foot dragging here in Florida. Testing is very, very slow on the Health Dept. site.
We still have 155 pending tests. Locally tested
and not confirmed by CDC? And 319 showed
enough symptoms to be monitored.
I don't trust these public numbers at all.

 

[otto]

Q: How long does it take for symptoms of the COVID-19 to appear?
A: CDC believes at this time that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days, or as long as 14 days after exposure. This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERSviruses. There are isolated reports of individuals transmitting the infection to others before they develop symptoms. To be cautious, many governments are requiring an isolation period of 14 days for people returning from endemic areas.

Q: Should I be tested for COVID-19?
A: Call your healthcare professional if you feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you live in or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.

Q: How is COVID-19 treated?
A: There is currently no FDA approved medication for COVID-19. People infected with this virus should receive supportive care such as rest, fluids and fever control, to help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions.

Fever control is interesting. I have also read that letting the fever run its course is the best option as it is the body's natural response to fight the virus.

 

[SAMS]

Oh my.....
Barclays reveals coronavirus case on New York trading floor trib.al/87KiZgH

New York Post on Twitter

 

[gngr~snap]

808 cases confirmed in USA as of today
COVID19 on Twitter

 

[What if...]

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

A tough call, but the right one in my opinion. I hope other nursing homes consider following their example. It’s better than watching a repeat of what’s taking place at the nursing home in Washington. Perhaps they can set up video conferencing or similar on an interim basis. Most individuals in our nursing homes are at the top of the most vulnerable list. If we can keep them healthy, then that puts us one step closer to keeping our healthcare system from being completely overwhelmed.

IMO, it’s going to be a culmination of all the little things we can do that will make the largest impact.

 

[Henry2326]

Oh my.....
Barclays reveals coronavirus case on New York trading floor trib.al/87KiZgH

New York Post on Twitter

This is a disaster.......

 

[Trudie]

If or rather when it hits the homeless population our medical systems will be overwhelmed. Most of these folks will not quarantine, give up their possessions or their pets.

Exactly and poverty areas pose another problem. A lot of the people living below poverty suffer with substance abuse probs, they’d rather die than give up booze, drugs & cigarettes. They pose a huge risk, imo.

 

[Henry2326]

‘I am happy to say now with Lab Corps and Quest both operational as of yesterday, there is really laboratory testing availability to any doctor's office that could go through Lab Corps and Quest,’ said CDC Director Robert Redfield Reuters on Twitter

 

[LadyL]

Houston area restaurant owners say customers are swiping toilet paper, sanitizer
Houston area restaurant owners say customers are swiping toilet paper, sanitizer

Stealing supplies from restaurants..I imagine if they can’t get toilet paper for their bathrooms they’ll have to close?

Unreal!!!

 

[Henry2326]

Great visual....

 

[Sundog]

I was asking myself the same question..if I were to be sick or if DH became sick, do we stay home together? Do we stay in different parts of the house, away from each other? Neither of us would want to share it with the other.

I believe the CDC website has recommendations on how to handle this. I have prepared a spare room for any family member that gets sick or needs to be quarantined, and a separate bathroom will be assigned to that person, per CDC recommendations, if possible. I also bought gloves and eye goggles at the Dollar Tree in case needed, not sure if the goggles will be effective, but could be some protection of caring for a family member, MOO.

 

[Simply Southern]

Exactly- I suspect there's still lots of foot dragging here in Florida. Testing is very, very slow on the Health Dept. site.
We still have 155 pending tests. Locally tested
and not confirmed by CDC? And 319 showed
enough symptoms to be monitored.
I don't trust these public numbers at all.

I don't either, tourism owns Flordia. Disneyland owns Orlando.

No politician or elected official is going to touch this issue. You know, second to NC, FL has the best emergency response to disasters. Both have excellent disaster plans, working together like a well oiled machine. How many times did we see the Governor of FL on TV giving frequent directions, instructions, resources and inducing mandatory evacuation in the last hurricane? It was numerous times daily and in the final hours .... Every hour, begging folks to evacuate.

.....hum

 

[galiuro1]

can't you call around to find an earlier app't? or do you have to go to that specific dentist for insurance reasons? dentists where I am will always get me in earlier if I'm in pain, even the walk-in clinics

I'm on the list for sooner...we shall see. I would certainly rather get it done sooner.