Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #27

[Henry2326]

The Pentagon said the military "is ready and willing to support" US civilian authorities, but it set limits on what it can do after senior politicians, including NY Gov. Cuomo, said the military needs to be more proactively involved in fighting coronavirus https://t.co/gzcq2SMka

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[margarita25]

Coralville company to produce millions of kits to test for COVID-19
Updated: Tue 7:01 AM, Mar 17, 2020

“Starting this week, the company is expected to make 5 million kits a week.”

Full release:
https://www.idtdna.com/pages/about/...turing-success-of-key-covid-19-test-component

 

[Henry2326]

GOOD POINT...we know the graph in real life, but interesting to see it in numbers.

Look, US won't run out of milk, bread or food, but those empty shelves are exactly what happens when you don't flatten the demand curve. Sudden spike overwhelms normal supply. That's what's will happen to ventilators and ICU beds if people keep mingling.

‘There Is Plenty of Food in the Country’ zeynep tufekci on Twitter

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[margarita25]

“The biotechnology firm Regeneron said it has now developed hundreds of potential medicines that could work against the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19, and that it may enter clinical trials by early summer.

Regeneron’s drugs are what are known as monoclonal antibodies, proteins produced by the immune system that can neutralize pathogens. Regeneron’s antibodies are made in mice that have been genetically modified to have human-like immune systems, which means that, when they are given to a patient, his or her immune system will not attack the antibody.”

Regeneron: potential Covid-19 drugs could start human tests this summer

 

[mickey2942]

It seems to me, that if the goal had been to stop the virus, the United States would have ended all international flights a month ago. Not just flights from China. Giving people a deadline, "We will stop all flights in two days.". That is what creates the panic and crush at the airport's for the last few days.

The same would have happened with cruise ships. The ships would have been allowed to dock, and only United States citizens would have been allowed to disembark, to go directly to isolation. It has been hit and miss.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article241209366.html

 

[Henry2326]

NOT GOOD....

MANILA/SINGAPORE, March 17 (Reuters) - The Philippine Stock Exchange closed indefinitely on Tuesday while currency and bond trading were suspended, the first market shutdowns worldwide in response to the coronavirus, with authorities citing risks to the safety of traders.

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[margarita25]

Ohio coronavirus patient describes experience with COVID-19, symptoms

 

[Henry2326]

HOPE YOU GOT YOUR STASH....

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

All of Pennsylvania's state-owned liquor stores will be closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said.

Online sales were stopped at 5 p.m. Monday. All locations of Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores will be closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Grocery stores that sell wine and beer will not be prohibited from doing so, according to the PLCB.

CORONAVIRUS: Pennsylvania liquor stores are closing across the state

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[Henry2326]

UK

Make us ventilators to fight coronavirus, UK asks Ford and Rolls Royce Make us ventilators to fight coronavirus, UK asks Ford and Rolls Royce Reuters on Twitter

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[margarita25]

Covid-19 Patient Helps Scientists Map Virus Immune Response

“A Covid-19 patient in Melbourne underwent a barrage of tests to map her broad range of immune responses to the coronavirus, providing clues about the body’s ability to battle the pneumonia-causing pathogen.”
-more at link

 

[Henry2326]

SHAME, SHAME...

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio went to a local gym Monday morning despite increasing calls from public health officials urging social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus New York Mayor Bill de Blasio goes to the gym as officials urge social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak - CNNPolitics

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[margarita25]

“DENVER — More coronavirus cases were reported in Colorado over the weekend, sending the statewide total to 160. And more closures were announced, too, including executive action by Gov. Jared Polis shutting down all Colorado ski areas.”

Coronavirus in Colorado: Latest COVID-19 updates across the state

 

[Henry2326]

GEORGIA

Fulton County School Systems providing meals for local schools during the closures Fulton County School Systems providing meals for local schools during the closures

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[margarita25]

Illinois

Pritzker signs COVID-19 executive order as confirmed cases surpass 100

“At the same news conference, health officials announced 12 new cases of COVID-19 across the state, bringing the total to 105 cases.

Two additional counties are now reporting cases — Peoria and Will — bringing the number of counties with cases to 15. Other locations with cases include Chicago and Champaign, Clinton, Cook, Cumberland, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Sangamon, St. Clair, Whiteside, Winnebago, and Woodford counties.”

 

[Henry2326]

India is banning all travelers from the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom from midnight Wednesday.
Passengers from these countries coming to India before the ban will be quarantined for 14 days. India to ban travelers from the European Union, UK and Turkey

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[margarita25]

DHHS: Person under 18 years old among 4 new positive COVID-19 cases in NH

“Four more cases of COVID-19, including one in a person under the age of 18, have been diagnosed in New Hampshire, bringing the total to 17, health officials said Monday.”

 

[CeeCeeCat]

I work from home. Tips: get dressed. Doesn’t have to be office clothes, but get out of the pajamas. Work in only one room. Only be in that room when working, and shut the door when you leave.

I second this. Get dressed, work office hours wherever possible, get into a routine. I have my small office space and I don’t look at it unless I am working. Also, lipstick. For me anyway (beauty industry, it’s an old habit). I wear a slash of red lipstick. Makes me feel polished without having to wear a scrap of other makeup.

 

[Henry2326]

STOP THINKING ABOUT MONEY FOR A SINGLE SECOND

Japan's Abe says G7 leaders support 'complete' Games Japan's Abe says G7 supports 'complete' Games, polls back postponement Reuters on Twitter

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[Legally Bland]

EUROPE

12:48

Euro 2020 postponed
The Euro 2020 football tournament has been postponed to 2021 as a result of the coronavirus crisis, the Norwegian Football Association has announced.

The tournament was due to have been held this year from 12 June to 12 July across 12 countries, including England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

The Norwegian FA tweeted: “Uefa has decided that the Euros should be postponed until 2021. It will be played from 11 June to 11 July next year.”

NorgesFotballforbund

✔@nff_info

UEFA har bestemt at EM utsettes til 2021. Det skal spilles fra 11. juni til 11. juli neste år. Mer informasjon kommer.

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The postponement of the European Championship frees a month to try to finish club competitions including the Champions and Europa Leagues but will cause another headache, given the women’s European Championship is scheduled for 7 July to 1 August in England next year.


Coronavirus news: Euro 2020 postponed for a year; Australia tells citizens to fly home – live updates

 

[Henry2326]

HA...

Toilet paper has become the ultimate symbol of panic buying around the coronavirus. Companies that help supply it are stunned and trying to adjust to this rapidly evolving new normal in consumer behavior. Toilet paper makers: 'What we are dealing with here is uncharted' - CNN

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