Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #24

[katydid23]

So glad to see this! I hope this turns into a movement for all Americans to have the option to vote by mail. I was astounded to recently learn that it isn't currently the case. I hope this virus will become the impetus for this change.



It's been snowing on and off all day here, and I'm in California.





I agree with all the others about what a kind thing you are doing.

Yes, research the timespan CV can survive on paper (pages) and plastic (Brodart coatings and audiobook/dvd cases) and yes wipe the books down when you retrieve them, but then quarantine them for a week or two before putting them on the shelf. At least that's what makes sense to me.

I too am staff in a tiny library, and while my county doesn't have any cases yet, I'm sure it's just a matter of time. I wonder if my county library will direct my branch to close when that happens. If so I might take inspiration from you.

Voting for ALL by mail---in my opinion, that opens us up to a lot of voter fraud potential. It worries me.

 

[LaborDayRN]

We found out this afternoon that all schools in my area will be closed starting Monday. Many of my coworkers are mothers of young children. But they are also RN's. It warms my heart to see that shortly after the news came out, many immediately were online (facebook) offering to watch each others children on their days off so that they can all still go to work. Some have older teenage children that are also offering to babysit. It's a difficult situation. I'm sure they all want to stay home and not interact more than necessary with others, but the sense of duty and calling to help others is also very strong.

 

[Woodland]

https://www.who.int/docs/default-so...0314-sitrep-54-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=dcd46351_2

Globally 142 539 confirmed (9769 new) 5393 deaths (438 new)


with 3194 of the deaths in China and 1268 in Italy. So less than 1000 outside of China and Italy in the ENTIRE WORLD.

According to CDC statistics you posted earlier, there have been at least 33K deaths in the US in the last few months from an unknown virus. Maybe the flu, maybe not.

Is it likely every country has the same ratio by population of deaths from an unknown virus that are automatically attributed to the flu?

No one knows anymore what virus people are dying of - especially the US. I suspect Canada doesn't know true figures either as it seems we are lagging on COVID-19 testing as well.

Jmo.

 

[Henry2326]

BREAKING: Jordan to close border, suspend passenger flights, and ban public gatherings in effort to stop coronavirus.
BNO Newsroom on Twitter

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[Wicked Strong]

Suspected fake Covid-19 tests seized at LAX, came from UK.

Suspected fake COVID-19 test kits seized at LAX

 

[Gardener1850]

Starting March 15, Walmart stores and Neighborhood Markets will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice. This will help ensure associates can clean and stock products. Stores operating under more reduced hours will keep current hours of operation. Temporary Changes to Our Hours to Better Serve Customers
Walmart on Twitter

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Oh no! It's a sign of how bad things are when Walmart reduces their hours like that. I had just figured out last week that 4 AM was the magic hour to shop my local Walmart. No one was there except for employees stocking things when I went. I was able to keep 6 feet away from other people at all times in the store. Large crowds were there when I drove by at midnight because of the advice to shop during "off hours"-- I guess everyone thought midnight would be the off time? Oh, well. Now if I have to venture out for emergency supplies I won't be going to Walmart. It's bound to be packed from 6 am to 11 pm. I'll risk the smaller markets with fewer people or maybe CVS if they are still open 24/7. MOO.

 

[gngr~snap]

My little town...
A FLUID SITUATION Cartersville Medical Center responds to COVID-19 outbreak

 

[Bravo]

Like button seems better now. Maybe I am wearing it out lol. I said this very early in, breaks my heart that loved ones are dying a miserable death, alone with no Family to hold their hand. It's just beyond comprehension.

 

[Tadpole12]

Diamond Dave and Princess Sally are back in the UK:

Ausome!

 

[SuziQ]

I've been a poster since the beginning of this, yet out for the last week and probably the next week due to death in family... that said..

When I lot on now there is so much information that folks are getting that is misinformation. So perhaps others here can jump on newcomers posts to correct, I just don't have the time now. I have to do RL with family as a priority, but it concerns me as I want to correct stuff here with new folks or misinformation (vs. the folks I have on a *special feature* here at WS where I cannot see the posts)

Anyway.... WHY does one need OTC cold and cough medicines for COVID-19? The experts and others have said SINCE DAY ONE do not take anti-pyretics. (fever reducing stuff such as Tylenol/Advil/Asprin). Can we as a thread of folks from the beginning not tell ALL NEWCOMERS to this thread NOT to do such? I cannot do it now, and wish I could.

Fever for the body is good. It gets the temperature up where the virus doesn't live/like it as much, and gets the hypothalmus in gear to get those antibodies going. No, I don't have a link as someone has asked we all do...it's just commonly known and accepted science by those who have followed since threads one and two... yet new folks have no idea.

As to taking cough medicine... the only thing that that does is suppress the cough. ok... you want to suppress it. Yet why? IF IF IF it is COVID-19, they say that it is a dry cough like walking pneumonia/mycoplasma pneumonia. Same symptoms. The cough is the body saying you have an infection, and all you are doing is stopping the normal body from doing what is needed. STAY AT HOME AND ISOLATE if that happens. Many expectorants only bring up phlegm with cilia, e.g guffanessein - yet this disease does not create primarly sputum and need for such until it turns into ARDS.

Gosh, I really hate that I only have time these days to be on here for an hour or less a day and miss 90% of posts since I have so many posts I want to add in information to respond to.

Wow, uhm. I'm doing what our Doctors told us to do. And they said to take an expectorant and Tylenol if needed.

 

[Henry2326]

FLORIDA

#BREAKING: 25 new coronavirus cases in Florida. A lot in Miami-Dade and Broward. Joel Franco on Twitter

6 over 60
10 between 40 and 60
9 below 40

See attached.
Joel Franco on Twitter

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[KALI]

Excellent post Ms Marple. Yes. I think most of us will survive, health wise.
However, I see a blood bath for small businesses.
Worldwide.
The reverberations of this virus on our economies is going to be unprecedented.
Until there is a trustworthy vaccine, small business owners that deal with the public are in free fall.
What a crazy time we are going through.
Complete human panic. Worldwide.
Personally, I'm really not sure that all of this panic is justified.

IMO we're all allowed to feel the impact that the virus has brought - the fear of losing our jobs, businesses, income. The fear of being isolated for a long period of time, of not having enough supplies. The stock market crash. The fear of what this pandemic will do our children and other loved ones.

Not only is the virus a pandemic but also the effects are pandemic. I'm sick to my stomach wondering if I can pay next month's bills. I worry about my children and grandchildren.

It's affecting all of us and none of us should feel ashamed for worrying about ourselves or the near future. The good news is that it *will* pass and life *will* revert back to normal. If my mom survived the Spanish Flu and went on to live a happy, prosperous life so can we. (Hugs)

 

[firebird]

According to CDC statistics you posted earlier, there have been at least 33K deaths in the US in the last few months from an unknown virus. Maybe the flu, maybe not.

Is it likely every country has the same ratio by population of deaths from an unknown virus that are automatically attributed to the flu?

No one knows anymore what virus people are dying of - especially the US. I suspect Canada doesn't know true figures either as it seems we are lagging on COVID-19 testing as well.

Jmo.

Point to the specific statistic you're referring to, please.

 

[firebird]

France has shuttered nightlife, Spain and Italy are on complete lockdown, and like half of DC is crammed into bars and restaurants. I don’t understand why it hasn’t sunk in here that a lot of people are going to die.
Alex Altman on Twitter

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Not sure how Alex Altman is qualified to opine that a sufficient number of people are going to die to warrant closing down entire cities and countries. He's free to stay home.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Mimosa. If it is not too personal or difficult, please tell us basically where you are, and what type of job/ experience you have. The best way to get a job is to tell absolutely everyone you are looking for one. I know my company is hiring in certain areas.

Thank you @momrids6!
I might do that when we get through this difficult next weeks/months. Right now I’m concentrating on my loved ones health and my sanity as we isolate in hopes of protecting them as much as possible.
My spouse still has his job and they are still going strong so we will be ok!!

 

[Bravo]

Night all. Be safe. Take a good book to bed with you. It's distracting and tires the eyes. I have been doing it for years and now is a really good time for any self care.

 

[Gardener1850]

Walmart, Kroger to cut hours to combat coronavirus

Kroger is also adjusting their hours.

All this reducing of hours at stores that are normally 24 hours reminds me of the informal Waffle House index used to gauge storm severity:

The index has three levels, based on the extent of operations and service at the restaurant following a storm:[2][3]

• GREEN: full menu – restaurant has power and damage is limited or no damage at all.
• YELLOW: limited menu – no power or only power from a generator, or food supplies may be low.
• RED: the restaurant is closed – indicating severe damage or severe flooding.

Waffle House Index - Wikipedia

Have there been any reports on Waffle Houses reducing hours or cutting their menus due to Coronavirus? If the Waffle House Index goes red, than we are all doomed!


(That's my attempt at levity for the night )

 

[24Roses]

'We now have community spread in our state': Reynolds confirms Dallas County COVID-19 case Community spread now in Iowa with 1 new case (Dallas county) ETA-so basically someone is running that area of Ia. and IMO doesn't know they have it.

 

[cass523]

University of Minnesota professor and epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, who's also the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. Osterholm has served as an advisor to multiple presidential administrations and closely followed the previous SARS and MERS pandemics, as well as other potentially dangerous pathogens that could present future threats.

In a wide-ranging interview, Osterholm discusses all things coronavirus. Osterholm's perspective, dispelling myths and highlighting dangers, is one of many that can help make sense of the crisis as it progresses.

"My job isn't to scare you out of your wits, it's to scare you into your wits."

The full interview, which runs more than 90 minutes, is worth a listen for anyone in need of a sobering, yet honest examination of what's happening in the world today. (A LOT OF INFO IN VIDEO)

Joe Rogan's podcast goes in-depth on coronavirus pandemic with infectious disease expert

 

[Henry2326]

(Reuters) - Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O) said on Saturday that it was working with the U.S. government to develop a nationwide website that would help Americans with questions about coronavirus symptoms, risk factors and testing.

"We are fully aligned and continue to work with the U.S. government to contain the spread of COVID-19, inform citizens, and protect the health of our communities," Google said in a statement on Twitter.
Google says it is developing a nationwide coronavirus website

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