Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #26

[MJPeony]

BREAKING NEWS: White House is considering cash payments to U.S. workers, as Mitt Romney gets behind plan to give $1,000 to every American EACH MONTH during the coronavirus crisis

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8117729/White-House-considering-cash-payments-American.html

I think this is going to be essential and not just in the United States.

Andrew Yang is must be very happy about that

 

[Henry2326]

NEW JERSEY....RECOMMENDATION NOT AN ORDER

New Jerseyans should not leave their homes from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., as Gov. Phil Murphy announced an extraordinary action of recommending a statewide curfew. NJ asks for statewide curfew and casinos, restaurants to close until further notice

MyCentralJersey on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[zecats]

New Orleans Police To Bourbon Street Partiers: You're Jeopardizing Public Health | HuffPost

In a now-viral video posted on Twitter, police cars are seen moving slowly through the popular tourist spot and imploring partiers to go home.

“By order of the governor and the mayor, large crowds of people are prohibited from congregating together. Your actions are jeopardizing public health and we are directing you to clear the streets and to go home or back to your hotel. Thank you for your cooperation,” an officer said over a loudspeaker as sirens blare.

This reminds me of the people who stayed on the Mississippi coast to party when Hurricane Camille (August 1969) was approaching. They claimed to be safe because they were on the second floor. The storm came in as a Cat 5, and storm surge washed away the first floor and 23 people on the "second" floor drowned.

A hurricane is obviously more immediate with its consequences. This is IMO an example that just illustrates how naive folks can be no matter what.
Hurricane Party

 

[Gardener1850]

Gardener, is the honey you use, Manuka honey? I know it can be costly but is well worth it. I take apple cider vinegar and Manuka honey when I do get sick which is rare. Also maybe include some high-powered Vitamin C fruit smoothies. Last fall I got sick and was consuming those smoothies like crazy. Recovered after being sick for 2 days.

Diet does play an important role in health and immunity. I am happy to say I eat quite healthy - 75% of my grocery bill goes towards produce. Plus I love garlic. lol

Never heard of Manuka Honey. I'll have to look into that. I have raw honey from an apiary that is local to me. We have dreams to someday keep our own bees and produce our own honey, but that's far off now with this virus outbreak. We eat fairly healthy too. One thing I regret not stocking more of is frozen fruit for smoothies. I have one lonely package of frozen berries and some canned pineapple. Oh, well. I'm not going to risk going to the stores at this point in time. We are low on fresh produce but we should make it through this week at least. Then I'll try to get a curbside pick up of groceries.

 

[Legally Bland]

UK

YES. This is a fantastic news conference and I think all of the US should be listening to this.

It's so......refreshingly frank, objective, intelligent, and very very calm.

I think it's still flawed. Without enough testing all their modelling is worthless. They're estimating the infected numbers using the mortality rate which isn't really reliable (IMO).

 

[Legally Bland]

UK

Am I right in that the U.K. is not enacting any orders? They are just recommending social distancing?

Yep.

 

[Henry2326]

NEW: Sudan has closed all airports, ports, and land crossings due to coronavirus - Reuters

BNO Newsroom on Twitter

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[MJPeony]

Louisiana lawyer, 45, is put on ventilator after contracting coronavirus that was initially misdiagnosed as the flu

A 45-year-old Louisiana attorney has been hospitalized, sedated and put on a ventilator after contracting the potentially deadly novel coronavirus, which had been misdiagnosed as the flu.

Louisiana lawyer, 45, is put on ventilator after contracting coronavirus | Daily Mail Online

This is what is occupying my mind right now- how accurate were the age bracket statistics out of China? I’m trying to find breakdowns from Italy but can’t find anything. I’m very concerned that there are many more “younger” people with dangerous outcomes than reported out of China.

(I have nothing to back this up- these are just my own fears.)

 

[escape2sc]

I understand the disruption to school children's routine, issues with day care, issues with providing lunch for children in need, missed sports, proms, graduations,etc..I understand all of that but none of those things are permanent situations. It will only last as long as is necessary and most kids are out of school for over two months every summer anyway. Online classes will be made available where possible, I imagine a lot of schools will reschedule graduation ceremonies, have make up proms and sports games. The same way accommodations are made in the aftermath of hurricanes, tornadoes and mass fires.

 

[Henry2326]

Duterte puts Philippines under quarantine, says 'we are in the fight of our lives' Duterte puts Philippines under quarantine, says 'we are in the fight of our lives' Reuters on Twitter
Reuters on Twitter

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[Tadpole12]

Trudeau to announce additional @Bravo his wife is positive for the virus.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to address the nation from self-isolation again Monday after a weekend that saw health officials strengthen their tone on COVID-19 as provinces took more drastic measures to stem the virus‘s spread. News of Trudeau’s press conference, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. E.T., came hours after cabinet ministers left a meeting on Sunday promising big action. Some of those same ministers are set to speak to reporters after Trudeau’s address.

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Canadians
Restez chez eux!
Stay home!

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

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Trudeau said Canadians abroad need to come ASAP "while they still can," and will need to self-isolate for 14 days regardless of symptoms.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I'm an entire thread behind, and determined to read all posts.

Was there a reason given for Dr. Mike not at the WHO presser today? And when Dr. Pedros coughed 7 times, I cringed each time.

 

[Henry2326]

This is what is occupying my mind right now- how accurate were the age bracket statistics out of China? I’m trying to find breakdowns from Italy but can’t find anything. I’m very concerned that there are many more “younger” people with dangerous outcomes than reported out of China.

(I have nothing to back this up- these are just my own fears.)

Frankly, I believe the virus changed as it moved across the globe or multiple introductions in a country impacts more people. Multiple introductions means instead of one patient 0 there are 4 people who brought it in from different places....

 

[neesaki]

All but one ski resort closed here.

In Colorado? Do you have a link? According to the news reports I’ve read all have been required to close.
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/details-of-colorado-resort-shut-down-emerge/

 

[Oregonmama]

In Colorado? Do you have a link? According to the news reports I’ve read all have been required to close.
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/details-of-colorado-resort-shut-down-emerge/

Oops... Oregon...sorry

 

[gitana1]

We likely will try to get testing, but I'm not sure when. I think my DH's employer may set something up this week to help employees test. I'm still in a bit of denial and hoping we don't have it. One issue is that we don't want to go out and get exposed to it in order to get tested. I'm hoping we can find a drive-up option or a clinic that will come out to our car.

We're strong mentally and spiritually and have a great community to support us. Our church was canceled but our pastor set up a live video feed and gave an very encouraging message today via internet. I spent half of the day in prayer and the rest of the day I slept. I just have low energy. I believe we'll pull through this illness just fine physically. My greatest fears right now are losing loved ones to this virus and not being able to see them again before they pass away (or not even being allowed to travel to their funerals ) -- family is spread out in multiple states across the US and multiple family members are recovering from cancer (and therefore high risk). Thank goodness we can facetime but it's not the same as being able to hug them. I keep thinking that we need to take every opportunity to tell your loved ones how much you love them now, as it might be the last chance you get. It seems so over-dramatic to write that, but it's how I feel right now.

MOO.

I hear you. A lot of us share your worries. I'm glad you two are somewhat okay health wise thus far, though. Your strong spirituality and mental health will help!!!

 

[escape2sc]

The local military base just posted on their Facebook page "restricted travel radius of 85 miles for those stationed there".

 

[Henry2326]

SOUTH CAROLINA

COLUMBIA, SC (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on Monday said the first death related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus had been reported in the state.

“We regret to report that South Carolina has suffered its first death in an elderly person recently reported to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 who was a resident of Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Skilled Nursing Facility,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Physician Consultant in a news release “Our state health officials continue to work with national and local partners to respond to this ongoing public health matter.”

South Carolina's first death from COVID-19 has been reported, DHEC says | News | foxcarolina.com

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[Kensie]

Hospital employee is first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lee County

This county is the home of Auburn University - a large university in Alabama.