Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #18

[Henry2326]

.@LtGovOliver and I are sad to report the first death in a case of #COVID19 in New Jersey. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We remain vigilant to doing all we can — across all levels of government — to protect the people of New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy on Twitter

 

[otto]

808 cases confirmed in USA as of today
COVID19 on Twitter

822 infected. 3.4% mortality rate.

Coronavirus Update (Live): 118,471 Cases and 4,267 Deaths from COVID-19 Wuhan China Virus Outbreak - Worldometer

 

[Henry2326]

An engineer who attended the annual RSA cybersecurity conference in San Francisco last month has tested positive for the coronavirus Engineer Who Attended Cyber Event Contracts Coronavirus

#cybersecurity #COVID19 #SanFrancisco #RSAC2020
A @RSAConference attendee has tested positive for #coronavirus and is hospitalized, on a ventilator and in guarded condition. @FireEye @SecurityWeek
Engineer Who Attended Cyber Event Contracts Coronavirus COVID19 on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

BREAKING: Massachusetts reports 51 new cases of coronavirus, governor declares state of emergency Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

 

[gngr~snap]

Harvard sending students home:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/educ...ay-home-after-spring-break-response-covid-19/

 

[Henry2326]

Shameful, shameful.......
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Fox anchor Ed Henry on coronavirus deaths in Florida: "There have been 18 cases of COVID-19, two people, sadly, have died, but both of those residents were elderly and had traveled internationally. So when you hear the context, it's not quite as scary" Lis Power on Twitter

 

[SAMS]

PM Breaking News on Twitter

PM Breaking News on Twitter

ETA: Breaking: Massachusetts announces 51 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 92. At least 70 of the cases are related to the Biogen Conference.

 

[zecats]

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.)

Seems he had no issues at all with test availability.

 

[enelram]

An engineer who attended the annual RSA cybersecurity conference in San Francisco last month has tested positive for the coronavirus Engineer Who Attended Cyber Event Contracts Coronavirus

#cybersecurity #COVID19 #SanFrancisco #RSAC2020
A @RSAConference attendee has tested positive for #coronavirus and is hospitalized, on a ventilator and in guarded condition. @FireEye @SecurityWeek
Engineer Who Attended Cyber Event Contracts Coronavirus COVID19 on Twitter

WOW and he's only 45 years old.

 

[Hatfield]

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.

JMO
Yes, I totally agree. Some of these decisions are very tough for the people having to make them, but I agree its the right thing to do. It sure beats a major breakout like what happened in the nursing home in Washington.

I also agree with the good point you made that its going to be a culmination of all these types of actions that will hopefully make a positive impact to help reduce the overall cases and overall deaths.

 

[What if...]

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?

I’ve not seen anything official regarding how soon testing would be reliable. Purely a guess on my part, but if the average incubation period is 5 days, then I think testing could be done on the 4th day with some level of reliability. However, with such a wide range on the incubation period, there may not be a standard reliable time frame for test results. I imagine that will all change when the testing changes to test for anti-bodies rather than the active virus.

Only an opinion....

 

[Sundog]

We discussed this situation the other day, and decided that we would stay at home, together. Because that is really the only option. If I become sick, he is probably already exposed anyway, vice versa.

Interesting, how this CV19 brings up quite a few topics that most married couples don't discuss during a routine day. Wills, life insurance, living will, DNR, funeral services. We had quite the discussion about these topics after dinner the other night.

I suggest that this is a good time for all families to discuss these issues.

I agree - we just never got around to doing a will, etc. and that is one of the things on my checklist for COVID-19 preparations. I am worried that my spouse would have to go through probate if something happened to me, and I don't want to take that chance. Besides, it needed to be done, so why not now (along with everything else!). Someone on this thread posted information on a free resource online, that sounded pretty good, for preparing a will and then getting it notarized. I know that each state has different criteria for what constitutes a legal will, so I can figure that part out, and I know an attorney's office locally that could notarize it for me. I will go back to earlier posts and see if I can find the information about the online resource.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

45 minutes away. Waffle House is NOT sanitary and there is no way that person didn't infect employees and people they are serving. I'm sure that employee worked until they couldn't work anymore. They weren't traveling in Italy. And they got if from someone else locally.

Huge retirement communities that serves. Lake Arrowhead and Big Canoe where Foxfire used to live.

 

[zecats]

I agree - we just never got around to doing a will, etc. and that is one of the things on my checklist for COVID-19 preparations. I am worried that my spouse would have to go through probate if something happened to me, and I don't want to take that chance. Besides, it needed to be done, so why not now (along with everything else!). Someone on this thread posted information on a free resource online, that sounded pretty good, for preparing a will and then getting it notarized. I know that each state has different criteria for what constitutes a legal will, so I can figure that part out, and I know an attorney's office locally that could notarize it for me. I will go back to earlier posts and see if I can find the information about the online resource.

One is simply called FreeWill.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Six states have primary elections today: Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and Washington. I'm not aware of any special precautions underway in Michigan, but I would like to know what other states are doing.

Went to my polling place here in Michigan. I was a school Gym. No precautions or hand sanitizer to be found. I carry my own. I know you asked about the other states, I am curious, too.

 

[Lilibet]

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

A really “carefree” older couple is quoted in the article, still going about their business.

But this quote below encourages me regarding assisted living facilities like our friend is in. I did not want to have to go “do battle” with the administration and nurse about this. They didn’t have a sign on the door on Friday telling sick visitors to stay away, even though they had sent out an email earlier with a neat poster saying that. So I hope DHS kicks them hard!

State health officials said Monday that in order to slow the spread of the virus, it’s imperative that sick people and anyone over the age of 60 avoid large crowds. Oregon DHS said starting this week, they’ll visit the state’s nearly 700 licensed assisted living centers to make sure each facility has a proper emergency response plan if the virus hits the facility.

OHA cautions older population of crowds as virus spreads

 

[Sundog]

good suggestion.

Also for those that may live alone and have pets
or livestock. Please consider a plan for where
you want them to go.
Deceased or ill pet owners are a big potential problem. Do you have a backup plan??

That's a good point. I don't have a backup plan and this worries me. I have one deaf cat and one hearing cat, and they can't be separated, as my deaf cat relies on our hearing cat to read her signs regarding safety, etc. I need to find a special needs home. I will contact our local Humane Society in our community, they are very good, well run facility, and they are a no-kill facility. Maybe they can help me with some ideas and resources.

 

[Amonet]

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

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This is from yesterday, but it blows my mind. Mr. Stew takes the bus around DT Seattle daily. I actually went on bay of e's and purchased a few 95n masks...go ahead, throw something at me. We have an immune system impaired loved one at home.

It looks to me like some of the infected got it from a surface. It looks like a door in the middle of the bus and another at the front of the bus. The passengers at the back of the bus would have exited through the middle door and probably touched a rail or a pole as they left the bus, the the rails at the front of the bus hadn't been touched by the 'red' person and therefore there was less chance of infection at the front of the bus?

 

[beatrixpotter]

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

I can't read more than the first paragraph but it says 5% death rate. Where does the 8% come in?

 

[COSCitizen]

I went to Silver Sneakers yoga today. The gym where it is held had a keypad/fingerprint reader that I've always used in the past. I told the staff member I would rather he manually check me in. He said "I don't blame you" and did so. There was purell in the classroom which I used before and afterward. There were also paper towels and a bottle of disinfectant so I could disinfect the chair. The class was full but not overfull as it is sometimes (Thank goodness!) The instructor mentioned the virus but wasn't particularly minimizing it. I didn't hear any coughing or sneezing during class.

Afterward, I stopped at a Dollar Tree on my way home. I really wanted some more hand sanitizer because we have a one-half bottle that we are using before we enter the house from the garage. Afterward, we wash our hands. (My partner asked why we were doing both, and I told him that I didn't want to worry about disinfecting the door handle since we are in and out of the garage a lot.) There were no sanitizers, but there was toilet paper, cleaning supplies (low on wipes), and complete shelves of shelf-stable groceries. I picked up some more shelf-stable groceries and some toiletry items I use. (Also chocolate Reese's Cups)

There was one woman ahead of me in line when I checked out. The cashier was telling her that it was getting crazy and the manager asked her if she wanted to wear gloves. She said she was thinking about it. The manager is keeping aside hand sanitizer for the staff to use because the shelves sell out so quickly. Both women seemed to be paying attention to the news and didn't seem inclined to minimize it. I learned about Governor Polis declaring a state of emergency for Colorado from one of the women before I left.