Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #23

[CeeCeeCat]

Sky News is reporting a further ten deaths here in the UK - doubling our fatalities in one swoop.

Coronavirus: Ten more die in UK as cases top 1,100

 

[Henry2326]

FLORIDA

68-year-old Florida woman dies after traveling and getting new #coronavirus 68-year-old Florida woman dies after traveling and getting new coronavirus

 

[Henry2326]

Australian government launches coronavirus publicity blitz as country runs low on testing kits Australian government launches coronavirus publicity blitz as country runs low on testing kits

 

[Henry2326]

Vietnam's coronavirus cases jump to 53 - health ministry Vietnam's coronavirus cases jump to 53 - health ministry Reuters on Twitter

 

[Simply Southern]

Italy has 60% with mild symptoms and 40% with much much more. Actually I read some info yesterday that the 80% notion doesnt hold in Hubei province. Unfortunately, millions of Americans have locked into this idea....

The figures from Italy maybe "more" true. I remember from the beginning of this thread some of us doubted China's reporting.

IMOO...when a country builds temporary hospitals, physically removed folks from their home, armed police guarding the streets, and crematory are working 24/7, initially refuses to allow WHO in, it just didn't add up for me. It smelled like a cover-up from the get go, especially after Chinia started locking up DRs who spoke out.

China's number just don't match the death rate of other countries and I don't attribute to excellent healthcare, especially after seeing the folks lying on cots in a warehouse type setting.

We'll see....

Moo

 

[Henry2326]

Another day in #SouthKorea comes to a close & more good news.
1. 3 days in row of LOW new cases, despite high overall burden.
2. Testing 12-13K/day (we need 83+K/day to be similar)
3. Amazing central tracking & transparency EVERY day.
#FlattenTheCurve
KCDC (((Howard Forman))) on Twitter
(((Howard Forman))) on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

This is the message. Test, trace contacts, quarantine, social distancing. DO IT ALL. China did this and suppressed their epidemic in 7 weeks. Yes it could flare up again there, but we are all playing for time in the hope of developing a vaccine to bring herd immunity.
Anthony Costello on Twitter

 

[Trudie]

Nearly 50 employees of Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home that has been an epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., have tested positive for the virus, according to a report.

Washington state nursing home sees nearly 50 employees test positive for coronavirus

 

[JerseyGirl]

This may sound stupid, but if you can't get masks would a scarf or something like that help?

I have been using a scarves when I am in a public place and washing them when I return home. I use part of it over my mouth and nose and the ends to open doors and touch things in the store.

I just got back from a quick trip to WaWa and observed people inside and then sat outside in my car a few minutes. I did not see one person take any steps like I did.

 

[weepingangel]

This may sound stupid, but if you can't get masks would a scarf or something like that help?

Hopefully better than nothing as that is my current plan for my short bus ride home after work

 

[realanastasia]

We ordered thousands of dollars of food for our restaurant yesterday. Normal type of order.
I did call my chef and ask her to really watch her ordering.
Last night "thursday" sales were $320.00.
We sell a lot of seafood at our restaurant. Tomorrow, I'm going in to inventory and place 85% of that beautiful fresh fish into a freezer.
Our monthly lease for our restaurant is $5,200.00. I've not sent them a dime yet for this month.
I'm not even sure WHAT I'm going to send them. I have to keep my employees paid, the lights on and my food vendors paid. No food, no electricity, no employees= bankruptcy.
We've been at this location for 17 years. I told my husband this morning. "What are they going to do? Throw us out? Then what? Find another experienced restaurant to take over? Give the new tenant, if they can find one, 4 months of free rent and $20,000.00 or more in build out costs"?
All of this just sucks. We're pretty screwed.

I can empathize with you! My partner was a restaurateur for many years before leaving the industry, and currently owns a number of commercial buildings that have at least four different restaurants as tenants. She is planning to be as flexible as she can with them about paying their lease, and I hope that your landlord does the same.

 

[weepingangel]

Well that’s a shocker. Not

Nearly 50 employees of Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home that has been an epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., have tested positive for the virus, according to a report.

Washington state nursing home sees nearly 50 employees test positive for coronavirus

 

[Henry2326]

CANADA - DR. THERESA TAM

1/5 Today, my advice is to postpone or cancel all non-essential travel outside of Canada. This means reconsidering your vacations, sporting & entertainment events, large international conferences & other elective travel. #COVID19 #coronavirus #pandemic

Dr. Theresa Tam on Twitter

2/5 Avoiding these potential exposure sites is especially important for older adults and people with underlying medical conditions who are at a higher risk of developing severe disease. #COVID19 #coronavirus #pandemic

3/5 In addition, it is particularly important for health care workers and others who come into close contact with these vulnerable persons to avoid travel outside of Canada. #COVID19 #coronavirus #pandemic

4/5 By making the choice to stay home & not travel, you are protecting yourself, your family and helping to slow the spread of #COVID19 to protect the most vulnerable in our communities. #FlattentheCurve #coronavirus #pandemic

5/5If you travel abroad, you may be subject to the measures of other countries that could restrict movements, delay your return home and reduce your access to quality healthcare & services. #COVID19 #coronavirus #pandemic

 

[JerseyGirl]

3M Medium Professional Multi-Purpose Respirator-62023HA1-C - The Home Depot

$35!?! I cannot see myself wearing that kind of mask! Thanks but I am happy with my surgical masks for now.

 

[zecats]

CNN reporting N.Y. has just had first a virus death. No link up yet. Moo

Here
First Coronavirus Death Reported in New York City: Live Updates
Medical professionals plan for a surge in coronavirus cases.

RIGHT NOW

An 82-year-old woman in Manhattan has died after being infected with the coronavirus, the governor said

 

[CeeCeeCat]

This may sound stupid, but if you can't get masks would a scarf or something like that help?

Not silly at all. I’m of the opinion some protection is better then no protection, so my scarf has been wrapped up round my nose and mouth whenever I’ve been out the past week.

 

[Trudie]

I have been using a scarves when I am in a public place and washing them when I return home. I use part of it over my mouth and nose and the ends to open doors and touch things in the store.

I just got back from a quick trip to WaWa and observed people inside and then sat outside in my car a few minutes. I did not see one person take any steps like I did.

@JerseyGirl a friend of mine is doing the same thing, she is a sales rep and has to be out & about. We had some strong winds so she was pleased to be able to use long winter scarves!
It seems a lot of people are not taking any steps. A friend that manages a large health clinic told me she had 19 walk ins yesterday, asking for a test. 12 had called & were told “stay home”, yet appeared in the clinic. All were told to return home. From the clinic, employees could see a few of the walk-ins promptly go to a store or a restaurant. So, they want to be tested, claim to have symptoms, won’t follow simple advice & have no qualms about spreading their infection, if they in fact are positive. What part of “stay home” is so difficult to grasp? Moo

 

[Shadow205]

Try amazon....

That was the first place that I tried. It looks like item is available until you try to add to your cart. That's when you get out of stock.

 

[Henry2326]

Coronavirus contact: Ivanka Trump works from home after meeting Peter Dutton Coronavirus contact: Ivanka Trump works from home after meeting Peter Dutton

 

[Elley Mae]

The figures from Italy maybe "more" true. I remember from the beginning of this thread some of us doubted China's reporting.

IMOO...when a country builds temporary hospitals, physically removed folks from their home, armed police guarding the streets, and crematory are working 24/7, initially refuses to allow WHO in, it just didn't add up for me. It smelled like a cover-up from the get go, especially after Chinia started locking up DRs who spoke out.

China's number just don't match the death rate of other countries and I don't attribute to excellent healthcare, especially after seeing the folks lying on cots in a warehouse type setting.

We'll see....

Moo

So so true.

I want to see an after picture of the hospital that was built in 3 days with the beds full of patients.
And there are pictures from china with ppl in small rooms on cots wearing coats? No heat?