Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #24

[margarita25]

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6 February 2020
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24 January 2020

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[Trudie]

Coronavirus in Ohio: Here are the counties where cases have been confirmed

On the move in Ohio

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Coronavirus: Chaos at US airports as UK plans self-isolation for over-70s - BBC News

Summary

1. UK over-70s to be asked to self-isolate for an extended period, health secretary says
2. New screening requirements for Americans returning from Europe lead to long queues at airports
3. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticises the chaos at Chicago O'Hare airport
4. Australia orders 14-day quarantine for all new arrivals starting at midnight on Sunday (13:00 GMT)
5. Voters go to the polls for local elections in France despite widespread coronavirus restrictions
6. The Vatican says its traditional Easter week celebrations will be held this year without worshippers
7. The opening of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's trial is delayed until 24 May because of the crisis

 

[Trudie]

11 year-old girl second pediatric flu death in Cuyahoga County

hmmmmm

 

[Deleted member 158085]

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern turned away a cruise ship arriving at Akaroa, South Island, early this morning from fears of coronavirus.

Coronavirus world updates live: News, death toll



what are you talking about, this is how we do our shopping its like the hunger games sometimes we involve kangeroo's as battle companions

This may be the funniest thing I’ve heard in days!

 

[Trudie]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticises the chaos at Chicago O'Hare airport

I’m going to assume at least one person in those ungodly lines is positive and spread the virus. What a mess, they should be ashamed.

 

[Lilibet]

Must be all that “Little House on the Prairie”...

Our daughter used to call it “Little Prairie on the House” when she was little,

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Virus isolation for over-70s 'within weeks'

If it's on the bbc news it's official as far as I'm concerned

 

[LaLaw2000]

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.

I got sick Thanksgiving Day and was sick until the first week of January with what I thought was the worst case of flu I'd ever had. It just went on and on. Fever, chills, difficulty breathing, headache, and weakness. I'm stubborn and did not go to the doctor. I drank plenty of water and orange juice. I finally went to the doctor the first week of January, still had low grade temperature, and blood pressure unusually high. The doctor gave me a shot and prescriptions as well as an inhaler. I then realized how stupid I'd been not to have gone to the doctor sooner. I really had not been this sick in my 69 years. It was a different and more vicious type of sickness.

I'm staying in now as I am 69 years old, and have high blood pressure. I live on the 8th floor of an 11 story building. The younger residents are in and out all day but us older ones are staying home.

Everyone please take care.

 

[margarita25]

I was all excited that I was able to get bacon.

Yesterday I carefully rationed a few slices and set the package down on the counter.

I’m realizing that it got hidden behind a big pot and I have to chunk it now.

Boooo.

Guys.

I can not express the importance of rationing right now.

Another highly important tip for new members joining here is to get your prescriptions refilled for 90 days (or whatever the max is) if you can, moo.

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ETA: you know what’s wild? I’ve already started dropping weight. I’m down to one meal a day, not only due to rationing:

The first week, as you know I gained weight because I was stuffing my face with tater tots, beer, ice cream, trail mix because suddenly I had a bunch of food and treats in my fridge I wasn’t used to having. And the anxiety made me eat.

Now I’m too emotionally sick to eat sometimes.

 

[Deleted member 158085]

My pharmacy is shut down to direct access, but our drive thru will remain open.

A chain pharmacy? Or a little guy?

 

[Trudie]

On the same day Churchill Downs announced it’s considering “the timing of the 146th Kentucky Derby this year” given the coronavirus pandemic, five-time winner Bob Baffert said he’s hearing the Run for the Roses could be moved to the summer or fall.

“Nobody’s really sure when anything is going to happen,” the trainer said Saturday at Santa Anita Park, according to a release from the park. “Churchill is saying they’re not going to run the Derby without the people there, so I’m hearing maybe June or in September.”

(moo this makes me wonder how long this is expected to last)

 

[margarita25]

Virus isolation for over-70s 'within weeks'

If it's on the bbc news it's official as far as I'm concerned

“Every Briton over the age of 70 will be told "within the coming weeks" to stay at home for an extended period to shield them from coronavirus Health Secretary Matt Hancock says.

He told the BBC the rules will not come into force just yet but when it does it will last "a very long time".

The government has faced pressure to do more to tackle the epidemic after the UK death toll rose to 21 on Saturday.

All deaths so far have been of people over 60 or with underlying conditions.

Over-70s - and younger people with certain health conditions - will be told they must remain at home and have groceries and vital medication delivered.”

[...]

“Work is also under way to buy up thousands of private hospital beds to boost NHS capacity should it be needed.

An emergency bill giving the government temporary powers to tackle the outbreak will be published next week.”

 

[Trudie]

I’m venturing out for dog food and carrots for my horse.
Hopefully I can find both or I will have pissed off animals.
Really not looking forward to going, I have not been in public in nearly two weeks.

eta: cancelled, there is already a steady stream of traffic headed towards WMT. No other place so many cars would be headed to on a Sunday morning. They are likely coming from the next county over where I was previously (potentially) exposed. Not worth the risk.....

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Good for Otto!

Did I mention that my ex’s hoarder grandmother also inexplicably has hoarded tons of hard alcohol along with her wall of toilet paper?

I used to take care of pets as a side job. One guy I worked for hoarded paper products and food. He passed away a few years ago, but I’ve been thinking about him this week, as he was also a doctor and I keep wondering what he would tell me if I called him about this. I’ve been missing so many people who have passed that I would normally want to talk to about this situation, but then also feeling a little grateful that they don’t have to experience this.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Good morning. This is scary news. While people ignore social distancing, do they realize this report snipped from WHO’s PC? If we don’t lock down now we will all be fighting for our lives.

And, on top of that, I still believe China’s figures are under-reported:

More cases are now being reported every day than were reported in China at the height of its epidemic.

I’m behind on Friday’s PC . The transcript is below but remember doesn’t include transcription of the Q&A’s with Dr. Mike and Dr. Maria, which are like gold to me.

Live from WHO Headquarters - Daily press briefing on COVID-19 - 13MARCH2020

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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 13 March 2020
13 March 2020

“Good afternoon everyone.

I want to start today by acknowledging that even though COVID-19 has captured the world’s attention, there are still many other health issues people continue to face every single day, and that WHO is continuing to work on.

Babies are still being born. Essential surgery is continuing. People still need emergency care after road traffic crashes. People still need treatment for cancer, diabetes, HIV, malaria and many other diseases.

And for all of these, we need health workers. Today I want to send a personal and sincere thank you to every health worker around the world – especially nurses and midwives, who we are celebrating this year through the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

You do a heroic job. We know that this crisis is putting a huge burden on you and your families. We know you are stretched to the limit.

You have our admiration, our respect, and our commitment to doing everything we can to keep you safe and enable you to do your job.

More than 132,000 cases of COVID-19 have now been reported to WHO, from 123 countries and territories.

5,000 people have lost their lives, a tragic milestone.

Europe has now become the epicenter of the pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from China.

More cases are now being reported every day than were reported in China at the height of its epidemic.

We’re encouraged that many countries are now acting on the 8 pillars of WHO’s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan.

Most countries now have a national plan; most are taking a multi-sectoral approach and most have laboratory testing capacity.

WHO has evidence-based guidance that every country can use, according to each of the 8 pillars.

And we’re continuing to support countries to prepare and respond.

We have shipped supplies of personal protective equipment to 56 countries, we’re shipping to a further 28 countries, and we’ve sent almost 1.5 million diagnostic tests to 120 countries.

Our message to countries continues to be: you must take a comprehensive approach.

Not testing alone. Not contact tracing alone. Not quarantine alone. Not social distancing alone. Do it all.

Any country that looks at the experience of other countries with large epidemics and thinks “that won’t happen to us” is making a deadly mistake. It can happen to any country.

The experience of China, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and others clearly demonstrates that aggressive testing and contact tracing, combined with social distancing measures and community mobilization, can prevent infections and save lives.

Japan is also demonstrating that a whole-of-government approach led by Prime Minister Abe himself, supported by in-depth investigation of clusters, is a critical step in reducing transmission.

WHO has clear advice for governments, businesses and individuals.

First, prepare and be ready.

Every person must know the signs and symptoms and how to protect themselves and others.

Every health worker should be able to recognize this disease, provide care and know what to do with their patients.

Every health facility should be ready to cope with large numbers of patients, and ensure the safety of staff and patients.

Second, detect, protect and treat.

You can’t fight a virus if you don’t know where it is. Find, isolate, test and treat every case, to break the chains of transmission.

Every case we find and treat limits the expansion of the disease.

Third, reduce transmission.

Do not just let this fire burn.

Isolate the sick and quarantine their contacts. In addition, measures that increase social distancing such as cancelling sporting events may help to reduce transmission. These measures, of course, should be based on local context and risk assessment, and should be time-limited.

Even if you cannot stop transmission, you can slow it down and save lives.

And fourth, innovate and learn.

This is a new virus and a new situation. We’re all learning, and we must all find new ways to prevent infections, save lives, and minimize impact. All countries have lessons to share.

There are simple, effective things we can all do to reduce the risk of infection for ourselves and those around us.

Clean your hands regularly with an alcohol-based rub or soap and water.

Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow if you cough or sneeze.

Stay home if you’re sick.

Avoid unnecessary travel and large social gatherings.

Comply with the advice of your local or national health authority.

Find and share reliable information.

And finally, you can give.

Together with the United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, WHO is today launching the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, to enable individuals and organizations to contribute.

Until now, we have been relying mainly on governments to support the response.

We thank all those countries who have supported WHO’s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, including Japan, which this week contributed 155 million U.S. dollars.

Now everyone can contribute.

Funds raised will be used to coordinate the response, to buy masks, gloves, gowns and goggles for health workers, to buy diagnostic tests, to improve surveillance, and to invest in research and development.

To give to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, go to who.int, and look for the orange “Donate” button at the top of the page.

We thank Google, Facebook and the individuals who have already contributed.

Every dollar donated is a dollar towards saving lives.

We’re all in this together.

I thank you.”

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 13 March 2020

 

[zecats]

Coronavirus could mean even hospital-rich Philly won’t have enough intensive-care beds, experts warn

Even under the most conservative estimates, perhaps 200,000 to 300,000 adults in the United States could need intensive care due to the coronavirus infection over the coming months, epidemiologists say.

Yet the nation’s hospitals have fewer than 70,000 adult intensive-care beds, three-quarters of which already are occupied.

 

[JerseyGirl]

My pharmacy is shut down to direct access, but our drive thru will remain open.

Taco Bell is also planning to do the same for all of their restaurants. Most likely the other big chains will follow:

Taco Bell prepares to operate as drive-thru, delivery-only restaurant

 

[margarita25]

Full BBC article is worth a read / thanks @HongKongPhooey

Virus isolation for over-70s 'within weeks'

“Shielding the vulnerable and elderly will be an essential part of the government's strategy when cases are rising rapidly - it was one of the decisions signed off at an emergency Cobra meeting on Thursday.

Half of the overall cases are expected within a period of a few weeks, with 95% in a period of around 10 weeks.

So officials will ask those at most risk of developing severe illness to stay at home.

They believe if they get the timing right and people adhere to it the move could reduce the number of deaths by up to a third.

But it of course carries its own risks - mentally and physically.

They believe the longest they could ask people to do this for is around 12 weeks or so.”

More at link

 

[margarita25]

Good morning. This is scary news. While people ignore social distancing, do they realize this report snipped from WHO’s PC? If we don’t lock down now we will all be fighting for our lives.

And, on top of that, I still believe China’s death rate was under-reported:

More cases are now being reported every day than were reported in China at the height of its epidemic.

‘Shut It Down’: Colorado Woman In Italy Issues Stark Warning On Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm

“From her home in Garda, Italy, Shannon Unks, a CU graduate and former Colorado resident, has a harsh warning for Colorado residents: “Don’t do anything- don’t go to the cinemas, stay home, shut it down.”

As of Friday afternoon, there were one death and 77 cases of coronavirus in Colorado.

[...]

Re: Italy:

““It’s a massive overload,” said Unks. “They have triage tents outside hospitals so if you and I walk in together, they decide: ‘Is Brian going to live or Shannon going to live?’ They pick the one most likely to live. They have to pick the person they think is going to survive the most. They do not have enough beds, respirators, not enough personnel to care for everyone.””


* full article is worth a read, moo