Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #25

[Herat]

But I thought COVID-19 was very susceptible to alcohol due to its weak envelope cell structure. What are they thinking?!

Darn it. I've been dosing the Internal Alcohol. It seems to cure a lot of my ills.

 

[realanastasia]

Non-pharmaceutical interventions

What’s NPI’s? Is that preventative measures?

It appears the UK is just letting everyone get it. No more containment. Scary.

 

[zecats]

That actually sounds good to me!!!

The pizza crust is made from cauliflower, and it's delish. But to each their own.
Mr. Cats sticks his nose up too.

More for me.

 

[24Roses]

GOVERNOR REYNOLDS: Iowa schools recommended to close for four weeks4 new cases in Iowa today. 2 travel related-1 child (Allamakee) and 2 community related (Johnson and Polk) No link, as I'm watching tv, but there are are already over 40 school closings for tommorrow here scrolling on the screen. Some schools are on Spring break this week already.

 

[Henry2326]

OREGON

Gov. Kate Brown is weighing closing bars and restaurants, but stopped short on a call with reporters Sunday night from announcing a closure.

“I’m looking for an Oregon way to do this. We are looking at that for an option,” Brown said.

She’s debating a curfew instead of a blanket demand that food-related businesses close, she said.

Oregon Gov. Brown Considers Closing Bars Or Restaurants, But They Remain Open For Now

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Tadpole12]

<modsnip> ... one can transmit the virus without ‘feeling sick.’

My dh and I often stop by our local places (some owned by friends) and sit at the bar for a bite to eat and a beer or glass of wine. We thought about going to our friend’s restaurant on Sat. night to support him & his family. Then we thought it would be irresponsible if there was a chance we could transmit the virus to his other regular patrons, to his staff or to him.

We do not have the virus, but we are going to respect the 14 day isolation period recommended for everyone to ensure that we neither catch it nor transmit it. It’s a small price to pay.

Stay at home. Save lives.
The price is small,
compared to what could be asked of us as citizens.

 

[margarita25]

Ivan Sgarabotto on Twitter
Translated from Portuguese by Microsoft

Approximately five thousand participated in a manifesto in Caxias do Sul in favor of the Jair Bolsonaro government. WHO declared a global state of emergency due to coronavirus and therefore recommends avoiding agglomerations, an act not respected in several locations in the country. Municipal Guard

8:10 PM - 15 Mar 2020 from Caxias do Sul, Brasil

I’m so glad you are here to help with media load. Thank you.

 

[24Roses]

First community-acquired COVID-19 case in Johnson County being cared for at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

 

[afitzy]

CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers:

Very useful information for employers and employees alike regarding COVID19

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

 

[Kensie]

The pizza crust is made from cauliflower, and it's delish. But to each their own.
Mr. Cats sticks his nose up too.

More for me.

I actually meant that the cauliflower pizza sounds good. I want to try one.

 

[LadyL]

Infected dance teacher boarded Air New Zealand flight from Australia after breaking out of self-quarantine as he waited for his coronavirus test results

Australian dance teacher with coronavirus flew to New Zealand despite being told to self-isolate | Daily Mail Online

I can’t believe the reckless stupidity of some people. There needs to be tough penalties to stop people endangering lives.

I hope he gets charged with something and gets a jail sentence and heavy fine. NO excuse for this!

 

[angelainwi]

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Restaurants and bars just seem like they would be natural spreaders of this virus. It seems that the easiest way to catch it is to touch your face (mouth, nose, eyes). Many of us touch our mouths when we eat. I do not think that any business wants to be shut down and many might not survive. It stinks. But I do not think that anyone is picking on restaurants and bars besides that they are easy spreaders.

 

[Lilibet]

omg

Cats and dogs abandoned at the start of the coronavirus outbreak are now starving or being killed - CNN

Just to add some facts from the article to clarify why the animals were “abandoned.” This is both horrible for the pets and for their people.

Residents who were forced to leave their pets behind typically left enough food and water to last them for a few days, thinking they would be able to return soon, some animal advocates told CNN.
But nearly a month after they evacuated, many residents have not returned home.

Many worried residents have contacted organizations like Vshine to ask employees to check in on their pets. Vshine has received at least 400 calls for help in the city of Dailan alone, and they have helped save at least 380 dogs and cats that were left behind, Fang said.

Cats and dogs abandoned at the start of the coronavirus outbreak are now starving or being killed - CNN

 

[katydid23]

It is surreal that two world leaders have wives that have it/tested positive. SMDH

I can totally believe it. Both of those women have shaken hands with and air kissed a lot of visiting diplomats from various countries...

 

[margarita25]

My niece is supposed to get married that weekend too, on Good Friday. About 200 people invited and most RSVP'ed yes. Before all this anyway.

How the heck do you handle something like this? Would the venue even want to be open for any event now? It's sad...it's my brother's youngest daughter and the last of his 5 kids to get married. Reckon the 50 person gathering limit will make the decision for her.

Remote wedding.

A lot cheaper too.

 

[Henry2326]

OKLAHOMA.....wow, just wow

So it turns out the Utah Jazz didn’t buy these tests privately.
Instead, the state of Oklahoma used 60% of their daily test capacity (100 tests) on testing players and staff from an NBA team.

Sawyer Hackett on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Kensie]

Restaurants and bars just seem like they would be natural spreaders of this virus. It seems that the easiest way to catch it is to touch your face (mouth, nose, eyes). Many of us touch our mouths when we eat. I do not think that any business wants to be shut down and many might not survive. It stinks. But I do not think that anyone is picking on restaurants and bars besides that they are easy spreaders.

I never realized how much I touch my face. It is really a bad habit and is hard to break. I am trying to be conscious of it now.

 

[Victoria Chambers]

what?!! no no no we do not have to 'just let it unfold'
we have to do what we can to stop it in its tracks!

Honestly, good luck with that. I truly hope a miracle does intervene much earlier than the 12-15 plus months that scientists are saying is the time it will take to, research, test and introduce any defence against it. Be it to be protect or prevent. X

 

[zecats]

Remote wedding.

A lot cheaper too.

While we all dress up and dance in our individual houses. Different concept.

 

[Amonet]

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Anyone have any scientific data or sources for how real or dangerous this really is? I hate seeing my fellow neighbors so embraced in chaos over this and would love to see how real or dangerous it really is. Thank you.

There's a lot of videos here, made by a doctor who is going through a lot of studies and information in medical journals, and translating them into easy-to-understand language that is still about science and evidence.

Dr. John Campbell

For some help understanding the purpose and scientific value of social distancing measures, this is a very helpful article from Washington Post that is available free to read.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator