Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #8

[LaborDayRN]

Oh Lord, please don't let these people vote in this year's coming Election......moo

I second that!!

 

[What if...]

Wow. 20 different vaccines going to trial phases. That is good news. Surely 1 or 2 of them or more will end up being successful as a vaccine.

Ive been impressed with how quickly the scientists are trying to get a vaccine. Once we have a vaccine, then it will help tremendously.

I totally agree! Modern science and those who drive it are absolutely amazing these days.

IMO, I’m glad they are so optimistic about creating a vaccine in such a short period of time! Coronaviruses have been known to mutate rapidly, so I really believe this could be a race against time. Of course it could mutate in a way that makes it less deadly, or more likely to burn itself out. I’m hoping a viable vaccine becomes available before the virus has a chance to mutates as the odds may not end up in humanities favor.

 

[Tadpole12]

well there's no n95 masks anywhere here that I can find; people are buying out all the hand sanitizer too

but we did stock up on lots of canned/boxed food - no empty shelves of food here - and I got a bunch of stuff for my elderly parents

my dad is very weak already and we've been trying to get him stronger so that he doesn't have to go back into hospital - I don't want him exposed to any germs in hospital and I don't want to be exposed myself either since I'm immune-compromised

I feel like I didn't take this seriously enough early on when I could've gotten some proper masks

Oh LL.
Your situation and others in a similar predicament,
this is what concern me atm, greatly. wrt masks

 

[Henry2326]

CDC says coronavirus risk to Americans is low, labs can start testing for virus with existing kits. Live updates: Coronavirus | Reuters

Reuters on Twitter

 

[Herat]

Oh Lord, please don't let these people vote in this year's coming Election......moo

Come to think of it, I didn’t see any Corona beer at Costco last night?

Intent or Coincidence?

Hmmm

 

[Hatfield]

I married my now retired Banker wife many years ago...........She says this ^^^^^^ answer is the only correct one. Money is dirty stuff........moooooooney

It was interesting to me to learn that coin design had lots of influence due to germ and disease spreading. Concerns about how deep the ridges were in the designs and how they could hold onto germs. Its fascinating history about coins. The old 5 dollar Indian Head Gold coin was part of that issue years ago I believe.

"The new gold pieces entered circulation in early November 1908, attracting some negative comment.[28] Philadelphia numismatist Samuel Chapman wrote to Roosevelt in early December to criticize the new coins. The indentations in the new coins would harbor dirt and germs,"

Indian Head gold pieces - Wikipedia

 

[Inthedetails]

Oh LL.
Your situation and others in a similar predicament,
this is what concern me atm, greatly. wrt masks

I'm totally surprised a company hasn't kicked into high gear to produce masks and push them on the market. Seems like a money-making venture right now.

jmo

 

[0101ABA]

Have been following closely but haven’t posted. Subscribing to get alerts because I get so many questions daily at work in regards to people wanting my advice.

Thank you all for the updates.

 

[Henry2326]

At least 210 coronavirus patients have died in Iran - far more than officially admitted - Iranian health sources tell BBC
Latest: Coronavirus: WHO issues 'highest alert' - BBC News BBC Breaking News on Twitter
BBC Breaking News on Twitter

 

[Herat]

(Yeah NO COMMENT from me re: Cardi B. I had the misfortune of googling her music recently to see what all the “hype” was. I’m all about the women’s movement but gee whiz MOO - Garbage lyrics imo.)

(Not to sound like Tipper Gore)

Hey Margarita - Please NO MORE of this stuff.

I can only roll my eyes so much before I get nystagmus and have terrible vestibulitis

 

[MJPeony]

Yeah we’ll all probably be “passing the tequila” soon I’m afraid.

I’m expecting California to have major issues moo. It’s crazy because I have been documenting and following the Wildfires threads meticulously here for years (and other CA issues, mudslides, Hepatitis A outbreak, etc.) and have often said every time a new devastating wildfire breaks out that “man, those guys in California just can’t seem to get a break”...

The good news is that their Governor imo has very encouraging statements re: their level of preparedness, etc., imo.

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ETA: @MJPeony, pleeeease tell me you watched the FULL California Governor’s briefing yesterday after yoga. I hope your concerns re: testing, etc have been somewhat alleviated.

Yes I did watch it after “namaste-ing”.

I loved that he said he trusted the people “surrounding” the President, but I still have concerns because he and the current administration as a whole are not exactly bff’s! I really hope they can all get along during this critical situation.

My biggest concern regarding the state of California is that we have SO much ground to make up with testing people. 8,600 being “monitored” and so few tested yet. Glad more test kits are coming- I just feel like we’ve already missed the boat (what a horrible pun , not intended) with getting it remotely controlled here.

Yeah, CA... we can’t catch a break it seems. Between the various diseases that crop up here (Pertussis is also a problem), and the fires, and the earthquakes, and now this. Well hey, if there’s a bright side, those of us that deal with the fires already have N95 masks!

 

[Herat]

I totally agree! Modern science and those who drive it are absolutely amazing these days.

IMO, I’m glad they are so optimistic about creating a vaccine in such a short period of time! Coronaviruses have been known to mutate rapidly, so I really believe this could be a race against time. Of course it could mutate in a way that makes it less deadly, or more likely to burn itself out. I’m hoping a viable vaccine becomes available before the virus has a chance to mutates as the odds may not end up in humanities favor.

I welcome ANY innovation in vaccine production that would reduce the incidence of these viruses.

 

[Henry2326]

Italy reports 166 new cases of coronavirus and 4 new deaths, raising total to 821 cases and 21 deaths Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline
https://twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1233451529031634947?s=19

 

[Oregonmama]

At least 210 coronavirus patients have died in Iran - far more than officially admitted - Iranian health sources tell BBC
Latest: Coronavirus: WHO issues 'highest alert' - BBC News BBC Breaking News on Twitter
BBC Breaking News on Twitter

I wouldn't expect Iran to be truthful for anything.

 

[Herat]

I do hope that now that VP Pence is in charge, we will be receiving regular updates about what is being done to prepare us nationally for this outbreak. I hope for specific information, such as hospital rooms being readied, etc. What is most disconcerting to me is silence from those in charge. Maybe we will get something from the upper levels today or tomorrow. This is not a criticism or political in any way. I just think the public needs regular information from those at the highest levels. MOO.

Sorry, I deleted my original response because it might be construed as political and I really don't want this to affect this immensely important board.

Thanks, I will learn my lesson and try very hard to avoid political stuff

 

[Henry2326]

South Korean workers fumigated a subway station in central Seoul, using disinfectant and wiping down turnstiles, as part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus as the number of cases rises in the country. Coronavirus live updates: WHO raises global risk from 'high' to 'very high' ABC News on Twitter
ABC News on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

You know this is the guy that, when Governor, stated cigarettes don’t kill people ?

He does not give me confidence at all

Thank you to not go there.....appreciate it!

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I dont have a link handy but I did see an article saying you could spray money bills with something like lysol and then let it dry. I am not sure how effective it would be but it sounds better than doing nothing to it.

I haven’t really thought about this, but given that I’ve had plenty of fives and ones go through the laundry accidentally and come out fine, why can’t it just be washed in little bags or something? Mine is usually in a jeans pocket when this happens. Never had an actual bill casualty.

 

[Oregonmama]

Local schools here are preparing for a wide spread event re this virus. I am sure all districts here will mandate online school for a few weeks in the near future

 

[Hatfield]

But, what about the money we get from a cashier? Should we refuse it until we can sterilize it?

Someone else mentioned we should wash our hands afterwards or using a hand sanitizer product would be the choice after handling money.