Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Pandemic* #20

[JerseyGirl]

Omg Indeed
I can’t even with all this

some better news?
There’s got to be some
Most patients recover from coronavirus in 2-6 weeks, have mild symptoms, WHO says

.. but will live with lung scarring.

 

[SAMS]

Pressed about limited availability of coronavirus tests, CDC Dir. Robert Redfield turns to NIH official Dr. Anthony Fauci, who says, “The system is not really geared to what we need right now, what you are asking for. That is a failing...Let’s admit it." abcn.ws/2W5N9AZ

ABC News on Twitter

 

[x_files]

I am wondering how Tom Hanks & Mrs. Hanks were able to get their hands on test kits. Money talks?

Money can buy better medical care, a well-known fact, unfortunately, money does indeed talk. I wish it was not that way.

 

[enelram]

Wow, up 5 from this morning's report.

Gov. is counting the 5 repatriated who were previously in Wa. Maybe they're back in Fl. now?

 

[JerseyGirl]

I’m scared about court next week but my law partner’s wife who is a flight attendant give me eight surgical masks. That’s all I have. But I will use them for court. They may not do anything but I’m hedging my bets.

They'll help if someone around you coughs, sneezes, spits, etc.

They are one and done, so don't reuse a mask.

 

[SAMS]

Trump says he's not concerned about contact with Brazilian official who tested positive for coronavirus hill.cm/kjjWfx0

The Hill on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown To Ban Large Public Gatherings Statewide For A Month Amid Pandemic

Found it: Oregon Governor Brown news conference about to start.

You are right....she's a rock star!!

 

[Henry2326]

I have 12 relatives traveling to Florida from Wisconsin for a vacation from the 15th - 25th. Some will be flying but most driving. 5 are age 55 and above. They are not concerned at all. I think they are nuts.

Me too....very sorry....

 

[SAMS]

JUST IN: The Democratic National Committee is moving this Sunday's Democratic primary debate from Arizona to Washington, D.C. over coronavirus concerns.

The debate, featuring Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, will be held with no live audience.
NPR Politics on Twitter

 

[JerseyGirl]

I'm still awaiting update about whether or not World Figure Skating Championships will go on as schedule March 16-22.

Sorry, that's a no go....

Figure skating: World championships canceled over coronavirus

 

[Momof4RN]

Thanks for the update. I think of you often and the stress of working in healthcare and now the virus. Be safe, prayers for your safety.

You’re so sweet. I’m good. Honestly all these cancellations is stressing me out more on the home-front then any day working in the hospital.
Praying all this comes to a swift end soon.

 

[SkylarSid]

I understand this but color me angry as hell as the reason for the shortages is because other countries were doing a whole lot of testing while we were being fed lies, lies and more lies...and thats a fact, jack...

Right and without the testing the government can say later that they did such a good job keeping the virus out of the US that almost no one caught it. Meanwhile, they will not mention the booming business of the funeral parlors

 

[Henry2326]

Money can buy better medical care, a well-known fact, unfortunately, money does indeed talk. I wish it was not that way.

They are in Australia....not in the hospital...

 

[SAMS]

Major League Soccer has suspended match play for 30 days due to coronavirus pandemic.

DNC: “Out of an abundance of caution and in order to reduce cross-country travel, all parties have decided that the best path forward is to hold Sunday’s debate at CNN’s studio in Washington, DC, with no live audience."

NBC News on Twitter

 

[SAMS]

BNO Newsroom on Twitter

BREAKING: Norwegian Air cancels 4,000 flights due to coronavirus, temporarily lays off around half of its 10,000 employees - NRK

 

[weepingangel]

And this one still going
Boston Hotel That Hosted Biogen Meeting to Close

Massachusetts Now Has 95 Coronavirus Cases

As of Wednesday, 77 of the cases spotted by Massachusetts health officials are associated with an employee conference held by the Cambridge biotech company Biogen from Feb. 24 to 27 at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston, according to the Department of Public Health.

Texas coronavirus case linked to Kentucky conference
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The first confirmed coronavirus case around Fort Worth is that of a man who recently traveled back to Texas from Kentucky.

 

[zecats]

Money can buy better medical care, a well-known fact, unfortunately, money does indeed talk. I wish it was not that way.

They were also "fortunate" enough to be in Australia at the time. I would assume not so difficult to be tested there as here.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Sorry, that's a no go....

Figure skating: World championships canceled over coronavirus

Thanks. I checked official site two days ago, and the Championships were still set to go on as usual. My sister was going to come for a couple of days so she could watch the skating on TV instead of her computer.

Montreal 2020 – ISU World Figure Skating Championships Montreal 2020

 

[Sundog]

Omg

BNO Newsroom on Twitter
BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will self-isolate and work from home as his wife is being tested for coronavirus

It is so dangerous for leaders of world governments, they are really out there - keeping positive thoughts for Trudeau and his family, and Canada.

 

[Bravo]

Thanks M. There's no Aloe Vera gel within a 50 mile radius of me (I went to multiple stores this week and checked other stores that have online shopping options). Others near me confirmed they couldn't find any. Is it worth it to try to order it online? Will soap and water be enough? I did manage to get a bottle of witch hazel and we have rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide for small cuts and things. I also couldn't find any gluten free vodka of all things (but I'm a teetotaler and I rarely buy it unless I'm making vanilla bean extract. I might have been looking in the wrong place in the store and I didn't stop to ask anyone). People bought up all the wipes but I just bought an extra bottle of bleach instead.

Hand washing is your 1st line of defence. Adhere to protocols in proper hand washing. Sanitizer is basically for times you cant hand wash. I have been doing both just to be on the safe side.