Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #26

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WHO Director-General Ghebreyesus, "Test, test, test!"

 

[LaborDayRN]

What quarantined Italians would have told themselves 10 days earlier.

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This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Hindsight truly is 20/20

 

[Bravo]

Hey all
Home from work. There was no point in staying as we are limited to Office doing our own paperwork. Hard typing with surgical gloves on! Shared computers. Got what I needed to do done and home I came. Off I go to catch up.

 

[Cubby]

We have been at home and self-isolated for nearly a week now. My DH and I both continue to cough. Saturday I was 95% sure this was only seasonal allergies. Today I'm 70% sure we have the beginning symptoms of the Coronavirus (and maybe seasonal allergies too?). A lot can change in 24 hours. My DH's employer sent an email saying that someone in his company tested positive for Coronavirus on Sunday, after returning from travel a little over a week ago. The danger of us having it just got real. I have started to feel muscle aches and pains like I get before the flu and my energy is gone. My DH has a low-grade fever. I'm fever free still and feeling better than he is at this point. Our symptoms are like a mild cold and I pray they stay that way. We don't know who tested positive and if the person worked in the same dept as my DH (I'd rather not say where DH works but it's a large employer of many 1000's of people). All non-essential employees are to stay home and self-isolate this week. We're now sleeping in separate rooms on opposite sides of the house and trying to keep our distance from each other in case only one of us has it. Although it's probably too late for that since we do share a home. I've been constantly wiping down doorknobs, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces. I've never been so happy that we installed a touchless kitchen faucet that turns on via a motion sensor. It's easy to wash our hands and one less thing to worry about touching. I suspect I'm only a day or 2 behind DH on the symptoms. Sometime this week we will decide if we want to try to get tested for it and see if we can figure out where to go for that. If you pray, please say a prayer for us.

Oh, no. Please stay well. We are keeping you in our prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you.

 

[Henry2326]

They have tested 41. Per link.

There ya go....out of 1.8 million....shameful

 

[Only4Justice]

Hi friends. Still trying to wrap my head around all this. Although we’ve been staying in and doing our part social distancing, I’ve really been fighting the reality of this in my head. Trying to make the numbers fit the response...yada, yada yada...My posts since the beginning of this have been quite all over the place as I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster of acceptance and denial.

But the reality is we have to accept this and stay in now to prevent overwhelming the health care system. I know this, and I’ve been doing just that but I’ve also been fighting the reality of it all the way.

I’ve felt pretty depressed and down since I’ve realized what we’re truly in for and I know many others are feeling the same way. We’ll get through this but it won’t be easy.

Anyway just want to thank you to all the posters on here keeping us informed. I’ll be checking in as my anxiety allows. Stay healthy everybody, stay sane and try to make the best of this!

Sorry to anyone I was arguing with yesterday. I think I was really just arguing with my own brain.

Take care everyone!

naps are also a good thing. If you can sleep

 

[Bravo]

I'm going to assemble Shepherd's Pie for tomorrow. I make it for St. Patrick's Day every year.

If you're not leaving the house, I hereby declare this an official Pajama Day

Yepper. I'm just getting in and going to shower and jammers for sure.

 

[MadTing]

I found this interesting

Temperature and Latitude Analysis to Predict Potential Spread and Seasonality for COVID-19 by Mohammad M. Sajadi, Parham Habibzadeh, Augustin Vintzileos, Shervin Shokouhi, Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Anthony Amoroso :: SSRN

basically the outbreak zones follow an east-west distribution, occurring in areas with similar temperatures and humidity levels, thought to be "ideal conditions" for the virus to transmit and explain why in areas with high density populations, the virus is only seen in those who have been traveling.

 

[enelram]

ABC News reporting there is talk from WH of
a "National Curfew".

Bring It ON!!!

 

[Only4Justice]

Hi friends. Still trying to wrap my head around all this. Although we’ve been staying in and doing our part social distancing, I’ve really been fighting the reality of this in my head. Trying to make the numbers fit the response...yada, yada yada...My posts since the beginning of this have been quite all over the place as I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster of acceptance and denial.

But the reality is we have to accept this and stay in now to prevent overwhelming the health care system. I know this, and I’ve been doing just that but I’ve also been fighting the reality of it all the way.

I’ve felt pretty depressed and down since I’ve realized what we’re truly in for and I know many others are feeling the same way. We’ll get through this but it won’t be easy.

Anyway just want to thank you to all the posters on here keeping us informed. I’ll be checking in as my anxiety allows. Stay healthy everybody, stay sane and try to make the best of this!

Sorry to anyone I was arguing with yesterday. I think I was really just arguing with my own brain.

Take care everyone!

naps are also a good thing. If you can sleep

On the today show this morning, the on -air hosts and guests were sitting very close, side-by-side.
Why aren’t they demonstrating social distancing? If viewers tune in and see tv hosts sitting 6 feet apart maybe it would make an impression on viewers.

They did so on CBS this Morning.

 

[zecats]

LIVE UPDATES
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Ban Gatherings of More Than 50 Because of Coronavirus: Live Updates

In lieu of stronger guidelines from the federal government, the states have taken it upon themselves to coordinate restrictions in the region.

RIGHT NOW

There are 950 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in New York, up from 729 on Sunday.


Here’s what you need to know:

• New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ban gatherings of 50 or more as schools close across the region.
• New York City schools close indefinitely, with lessons by “remote learning” starting next week.
• Experts warn the outbreak could lead to widespread job losses and business failures.
• Governor Cuomo calls for the Army Corps of Engineers to build more hospital beds.
• New York postpones court cases and cancels jail visits.
• New York’s presidential primary could be delayed.

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Ban Gatherings of More Than 50 Because of Coronavirus: Live Updates

 

[Legally Bland]

I found this interesting

Temperature and Latitude Analysis to Predict Potential Spread and Seasonality for COVID-19 by Mohammad M. Sajadi, Parham Habibzadeh, Augustin Vintzileos, Shervin Shokouhi, Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Anthony Amoroso :: SSRN

basically the outbreak zones follow an east-west distribution, occurring in areas with similar temperatures and humidity levels, thought to be "ideal conditions" for the virus to transmit and explain why in areas with high density populations, the virus is only seen in those who have been traveling.

From the link:

 

[SAMS]

World Health Organisation tells countries to "test, test, test" for Coronavirus

"You cannot fight a fire blindfolded"
Nick Eardley on Twitter

 

[Oregonmama]

Checkin in....

 

[SAMS]

Among @MittRomney’s Coronavirus response proposals: “immediately send $1,000 checks to each American” adult

Phil Mattingly on Twitter

 

[bluedivergirl]

Yes it will. I see some posts that mentions the stock market as if it only affects the very rich which is so untrue.

Iirc, 150 million have 401k and pension plans. These arent rich people, but those who have worked hard all of their adult lives.

It greatly affects those who have retired or those who are planning to retire soon.

My husband, and I both have retirement 401k plans. We have set aside money for decades in order to be secure now we're both retired. What we have lost already is terrifying for those our age. We are not becoming hysterical though, and cashing in. We know this too will pass in time so we must not panic.

Jmho

We are in a similar situation. Both worked full time, didn't take vacations, didn't buy new cars, etc. Now, at 68 and 63, our savings are plummeting.

DH is struggling because he feels responsible, even though I've assured him I do not blame him. This hit is unavoidable, and hopefully temporary. The markets hate uncertainty.

I pray the tinkering docs are doing with existing drugs pans out. I really want to see the death and severely ill rates drop.

 

[MusicalMonkey]

To Track Coronavirus, Israel Moves to Tap Secret Trove of Cellphone Data

 

[JerseyGirl]

OK, I'm ready. Grocery stores have plenty. Easter eggs for breakfast. Chocolate for lunch. Jelly beans for supper. Too bad the GS thin mints are gone.

They aren't in my area. I drove past a diner and girls scouts had a table outside hawking the cookies, without masks or gloves. Social distancing? HECK NO!

 

[afitzy]

Help keep coronavirus off your phone: How to effectively clean and disinfect your device - Please share as the more people that do this consistently the better!

Help keep coronavirus off your phone: How to effectively clean and disinfect your device


Quotes from article:

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website.

The novel coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease known as COVID-19 may be able to survive on some surfaces for up to nine days, studies have found, and that may include your beloved phone. This is the device you handle constantly and often press to the side of your face, which means that any bacteria, virus or other germ that makes its way onto your phone or case could easily transfer to your skin. [BBM]

Washing your hands the right way can help keep you and your loved ones from passing the virus, but what about cleaning your phone? The good news is that disinfecting your electronic device has officially become easier. Earlier this week, Apple said on its website that you can safely clean your iPhone with disinfectant wipes, like Clorox sheets. Samsung hasn't responded to a request for comment about its phones.

There are still cleaning agents and techniques to avoid, however. While you might initially see good results, these harsher methods can eventually damage the screen (or possibly the internal components) that you're working so hard to protect.

We're going to tell you what products to avoid and the best ways to disinfect your phone and clean off fingerprint smudges, sand and lint from the ports and tenacious makeup off the screen (hint: never with makeup remover). We also tell you how to care for phones rated for water-resistance.

And here are nine more practical tips you can use to help limit your exposure to coronavirus.

Drop the window cleaner and counter spray, now.[BBM]

Disinfect your phone: Wipes, not pure alcohol

If you touch your phone after touching a public door handle or grocery cart, you may immediately think to clean it with rubbing alcohol. Don't. Straight alcohol can strip the oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings that keep oil and water from damaging your display and other ports.

Some websites suggest creating a mix of alcohol and water yourself, but it's crucial to get the concentration right. Get it wrong and you could damage your phone. The safest bet is to use disinfectant wipes that contain 70% isopropyl alcohol to clean your phone screen.

In the past, we were instructed to not use disinfectant wipes on our phone screens, but now Apple says it's OK to use Clorox Wipes and others with similar concentrations. Samsung hasn't commented on whether it's safe to use disinfectant wipes on its phones.

AT&T's recently revised cleaning guidelines suggest that you "spray a nonabrasive or alcohol-based (70% isopropyl) disinfectant directly on a soft lint-free cloth and wipe down your device while it is powered down and unplugged." An earlier version of the company's post suggested using paper towels, which are far too abrasive (see below). After we reached out, AT&T has since changed its post to reflect the soft cloth.

Another option for day-to-day cleaning is investing in a UV light, such as PhoneSoap. This UV light company claims to kill 99.99% of germs and banishes bacteria. As far as we know, it hasn't been tested in relation to this strain of coronavirus.

How to clean fingerprint smudges from your screen

Fingerprint smudges are hard to prevent because your skin constantly produces oils. That means that every time you pick up your phone, it's bound to get fingerprints all over it.

The safest and most effective way to clean your screen is with a microfiber cloth. If the screen is in desperate need of cleaning, use distilled water to dampen the microfiber cloth and then wipe down your screen -- avoid squirting the water directly on the screen. This method can be used on the back and sides of your phone, too.

You can also try a microfiber screen cleaner sticker, which you stick to the back of your phone and can pop off when you need to give it a wipe-down.

Check out Samsung's tips on cleaning your phone, too.

Remove sand and lint with this trick

Lint and sand can get stuck in the small ports of your phone and in the crevices where the screen meets the body.

The best solution for removing sand and lint is Scotch tape. You can lay it along the creases and speaker, and roll it up and gently place it in the ports. The tape's stickiness will pull out any lint or sand that may be stuck in your phone.

For the smaller speaker holes that tape can't reach, use a toothpick or try to vacuum the debris out with a small crevice tool. These tools can also be used for other small appliances or hard-to-reach areas in your car.

Remove makeup safely

When you have a full face of makeup and need to make a call, guess what that foundation is about to stick to? That's right, your phone screen. And while you may use makeup remover to take off your makeup every night, you shouldn't use it as a screen cleaner due to some chemicals that could be lurking in the ingredients. Organics.org explains the chemicals that could be in your makeup remover.

Instead, you could get your phone its own makeup remover, such as Whoosh. The company claims it's safe for all screens and contains no alcohol, chlorine, ammonia or phosphates that could damage the various screen coatings.

You can also use a damp microfiber cloth to clean it -- and then throw that cloth in the wash. Make sure you use a spray bottle to spritz the cloth, rather than running it under water. The less water, the better.

Can you wash waterproof phones?

If you have a water-resistant phone, rated for IP67 and above, you can rinse it with water. Although these phones, like the iPhone 7 ($550 at Boost Mobile) and newer and the Galaxy S phones, can withstand submersion for up to 30 minutes in up to three feet of water, it's a much better idea to use a damp or wet cloth to clean your phone. Then dry your phone with a dry, soft cloth to remove the water. Make sure to pat dry all speakers and ports.

Dunking the phone in water or running it under a faucet will get water into the ports, which means you won't be able to charge it until they're dry, and that can take time. Remember that having a water-resistant phone is more about peace of mind than it is about purposely taking your phone for a swim.

Now that your phone is clean, check out how to avoid coronavirus with these nine tips to limit your risk without cutting yourself off from the world and follow these handwashing tips to learn the best way to clean your hands to protect against the virus.

8 things you should never use to clean your phone

We're not here to shame you, but drop that bottle of Windex, stat. This is how not to clean your screen. [BBM]

Window cleaner

You clean your mirrors and windows with window cleaner, and they're squeaky clean, so it must be OK to use on your phone? Wrong! Some newer phones, such as the iPhone XR ($749 at Amazon), have a protective coating that resists water and oil, which can wear out over time.

Using harsh cleaners can strip the coating and could leave your phone more vulnerable to scratches. James LeBeau, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at MIT, told us that any cleanser with an abrasive agent will likely scratch the surface, so those should be avoided entirely.

Kitchen cleaners

A screen's scratch-resistant properties won't get ground down by cleaning agents, but stripping that protective coating is still a problem. That's why Apple also suggests not using household cleaning products to clean your iPhone, including bleach. Bar Keepers Friend, for example, states that its abrasive formula may harm the protective layer. Bon Ami states not to use on glass with coatings.

Paper towels

They may be the go-to for cleaning your desk, but keep them away from your phone. The paper can shred, making the debris on your phone much worse. Paper towels can even end up leaving scratches on your screen.

Rubbing alcohol

Since many newer phones have a protective coating, rubbing alcohol can wear it away quicker over time, causing your phone to be more prone to scratches. Make sure to check for alcohol in product ingredients on any "safe to use" phone screen cleaners. Apple says to avoid alcohol when cleaning its devices.

Makeup remover

Some makeup removers may have chemicals that can be harsh to an electronic screen. LeBeau suggests avoiding makeup remover and instead use a soft cloth with a little bit of water.

Compressed air

Your phone is delicate, so blowing an intense amount of air into its portals can cause some damage, specifically to your mic. Tech companies, like Apple, specifically warn not to use compressed air.

Dish soap and hand soap

While your dish and hand soaps may be gentle, the only way to use them is to combine them with water. Most phone companies suggest to keep water away from your phone, so again, stick to a damp cloth.

Vinegar

This is a no-no. Vinegar will strip the screen's coating. You could, as Lifehacker suggests, use very diluted vinegar to cleanse other parts of your phone. Android Central suggests a 50/50 mix with distilled water for cleaning the sides and back.

First published on April 22, 2019 at 5:00 AM PDT.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Dang....what a low that people would listen to advise from Ben Affleck and Arnold Scwarzenegger over Scientists and Doctors to isolate. Heck, these 2 can't even manage their own lives......

Stepping down....

They are all grasping for straws.