Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #27

[SAMS]

Bronx councilman Ritchie Torres tests positive for coronavirus trib.al/UzbMYJz

New York Post on Twitter

 

[Trudie]

Horseback riding can soothe many an ill. My parents passed within a year of each other (and our dog (my best pal) died, as well). I have absolutely no idea why it entered my mind to seek out friends with horses - but something told me I needed to ride. I hadn't ridden in years - not since I was a child. But, sure enough... the riding, the brushing, the care and... "communication" (if you will)... made all the difference. Those wonderful horses saved my sad heart.

*Okay, enough from me posting semi-off-topic.

Awww, sorry for your losses.
I think my Aussie dog wishes what ever the hell is going on would end, not only am I brushing her non stop, she’s in dire need of a car ride, lol.

The outside of a horse is good for the inside of man.

 

[afitzy]

Information and Guidance about Global Travel on Cruise Ships, Including River Cruises, due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

HAN Archive - 00430 | Health Alert Network (HAN)

Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network
March 15, 2020, 5:45 PM ET
Updated: March 17, 2020, 12:10 PM ET
CDCHAN-00430

Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all persons defer any travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide because of the increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission onboard ships. Deferring travel is especially important for older adults and all people with serious chronic medical conditions (such as heart disease, diabetes or lung disease), because of their increased risk for severe disease. This health update provides information to clinicians and state and local health departments about the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation and the risks associated with travel on cruise ships, including river cruises.

Background
Cruise ship passengers, including those who take river cruises, are at increased risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the past month, there have been reports of outbreaks of COVID-19 among passengers and crew on cruises. Recent examples include 696 cases and 8 deaths on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, 28 cases on the Grand Princess cruise ship in the United States, and at least 60 cases in 15 states associated with multiple Nile River voyages in Egypt as of March 14, 2020. Illness onset occurred both onboard ships and after passengers returned to the United States. The proximity of passengers and crew on small ships and boats traveling on rivers may result in an even higher number of COVID-19 infections.

Recommendations for Clinicians
Ask all patients about their planned or recent cruise ship travel, including river cruises.

1. Pre-travel advice
   1. Advise patients to defer all cruise ship travel, including river cruises, worldwide.
   2. Explain that their return travel to the United States may be impacted, and formal quarantine procedures may be implemented if confirmed cases are identified on board.
   3. Explain that appropriate medical care or medical evacuation may not be available internationally.
   4. Explain that some countries may refuse docking or disembarkation if there are known or suspected cases on board.
   5. For patients who still intend to cruise, advise them to
      1. Stay in their cabin and notify the onboard medical center immediately if they get sick with fever, new or worsening cough, or trouble breathing during their cruise.
      2. Stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, practice social distancing, and monitor their health both during travel and after they return. Social distancing means staying out of crowded places, avoiding group gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others, when possible.
2. Post-travel management
   1. Tell patients to follow CDC’s guidance on steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html) if they develop acute febrile or respiratory illness after travel.
   2. Implement recommended infection prevention and control practices (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) if you suspect a patient has COVID-19.
   3. Immediately notify the local health department (https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directoryexternal icon) if a patient meets clinical and epidemiologic criteria for a person under investigation (PUI) (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) for COVID-19 and test as appropriate.

Recommendations for State and Local Health Departments
Check The Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) notification system for information on COVID-19 cases on cruise ships and river cruises. In accordance with the Level 3 travel warning (COVID-19 and Cruise Ship Travel - Warning - Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC) for cruise ships, cruise travelers should stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, monitor their health, and practice social distancing.

For More Information
State and local health departments can contact CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 770-488-7100 for assistance with obtaining, storing, and shipping appropriate specimens to CDC for testing, including after hours, weekends, or holidays.

 

[SAMS]

Well okay then....


ISIS tells terrorists not to travel to Europe amid Coronavirus outbreak: cmplx.co/m9KNrq0

Complex on Twitter

 

[margarita25]

Coronavirus Live Updates: White House Seeks $850 Billion Stimulus and Urges Sending Checks to Americans Within 2 Weeks
Updated 4 minutes ago

Here’s what you need to know:

• The Trump administration will seek to send cash payments directly to Americans.
• Restrictions tighten in U.S. and around the world as leaders scramble to face a new reality.
• Wall Street attempts a rebound.
• St. Patrick’s Day parades are canceled, travel is halted, and even beaches mandate social distancing.
• The outgoing White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, is in self-quarantine.
• Voting is going ahead in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, but not Ohio.
• New York City considers curfews as public life is curtailed.

Pelosi and Trump Reach Deal on a Relief Package
Published March 13, 2020
Updated March 17, 2020, 7:46 a.m. ET

 

[margarita25]

Show me the money!

“The Trump administration will seek to send cash payments directly to Americans.
As the growing economic toll of the coronavirus became clearer,the White House said Tuesday that it supported the idea of sending cash payments directly to Americans.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that the administration is talking to Congress about sending checks to Americans over the next two weeks to cushion the economic blow of the pandemic. “The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at a briefing.”

 

[Skigh]

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils huge package to combat coronavirus fallout | Daily Mail Online

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils £330BILLION coronavirus bailout: Government to offer businesses loans up to £5m, three-month mortgage holidays, and no rates for pubs and restaurants for a YEAR

 

[FrostOwl]

IMO. If you look at the numbers in Italy, and Europe, the numbers in China make no sense. I think our Govt. Knows that. Hence the higher numbers for us.

Most likely the number of infections in China (as well as other countries) are of those who were diagnosed with the virus, no-one knows how many had/has the virus, and not been in contact with the health care system. For example, Sweden have 1167 confirmed cases, but we can't know if the real number of cases is 10, 50 or 100 times higher, as many have very mild symptoms.

 

[margarita25]

Restrictions tighten in U.S. and around the world as leaders scramble to face a new reality.

“More than seven million residents in the San Francisco Bay Area have been ordered to mostly confine themselves to their homes, joining the ranks of Italy, Spain, France and China.”

Coronavirus Live Updates: White House Seeks $850 Billion Stimulus and Urges Sending Checks to Americans Within 2 Weeks

 

[FlossyMay]

Falcons QB Matt Ryan, wife Sarah donate $100,000 to Atlanta charities

 

[dixiegirl1035]

COCA call is starting now and is LIVE. (CDC call in for clinicians ... today's subject is long term health care facilities. ).. for those of us that prefer to listen to scientists vs. others. iykwim

CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity - COCA

You will have to scroll down to find the live feed, as I tried to do the live and was concerned as it looked like it was directing to my personal feed.

ETA already learning new stuff! Reason not to do steroids as it enhances viral replication... more than that is new. Highly suggest for those that want more science, and I'm going to go back to listen to the two last week as this doctor/CDC call is telling stuff that I've never heard. MOO

 

[Kensie]

'D' word rears head as coronavirus-hit markets brace for recession

 

[margarita25]

““It’s bad,” President Trump conceded, as financial markets tanked and economists warned of a steep recession that might already be underway.

“We are at war,” President Emmanuel Macron of France told his people.

The enemy is invisible and insidious, gathering strength from the bonds of human connection. So public health officials were asking people the world over to sever those ties.

While nations, states and localities offered differing restrictions with varying degrees of enforcement, the message was coalescing around a simple if daunting challenge: Keep your distance.”

Coronavirus Live Updates: White House Seeks $850 Billion Stimulus and Urges Sending Checks to Americans Within 2 Weeks

 

[Trudie]

When will large manufacturing plants be forced to close?

 

[zencompass]

Scientists map how immune system fights virus

"This [discovery] is important because it is the first time where we are really understanding how our immune system fights novel coronavirus," said study co-author Prof Katherine Kedzierska.

The research by Melbourne's Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has been praised by other experts, with one calling it "a breakthrough".

 

[Henry2326]

YESTERDAY HE RAN FROM IT....GLAD HE GOT SOME COURAGE...MUST HAVE SEEN THE WIZARD...lol

#BREAKING: @GovRonDeSantis orders ALL Florida bars and nightclubs will be CLOSED for 30 days starting today at 5PM - all to stop the spread of #COVID19 #Coronavirus @10NewsWTSP

Ryan Bass on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Tillicum]

Looking for thoughts about where and how to self-isolate. My son is returning from international travel and is required to self-isolate for 2 weeks. I wish that a hotel would advertise that they have reserved, for example, two floors for people who need to self isolate. Has anyone found a solution for this when self-isolating at home is not a good option?

If there's a place for it, I've thought small campers would work in these situations.

 

[24Roses]

I skimmed the article and did not see anything about making hand sanitizer but they are going to concentrate on online sales. Most retailers are concentrating on online sales, that is nothing new. This store gives me a headache with all the fragrant smells. Too expensive for me. Malls are becoming ghost towns.

I got an email from Bath and Body last night. It said that they were going to use their store supply of everything for online sales. Just IMO because I don't remember the exact wording.

 

[Kensie]

When will large manufacturing plants be forced to close?

Depending on location probably soon. Don't most manufacturing plants use robots???

 

[ColyH]

Vail Resorts has closed all their mountains for the season.
Coronavirus In Colorado: Vail Resorts Closes 4 Ski Areas For Season, Breckenridge For At Least For A Month