Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #28

[Mo Thuairim]

Ireland expects to see 15,000 or more cases of coronavirus in the Republic by the end of the month and yet more in the following weeks, the taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Making a rare live broadcast on Ireland’s state broadcaster RTÉ, Varadkar said it had been a St Patrick’s day “like no other, a day that none of us will ever forget”. He warned the nation:

This is the calm before the storm, before the surge. And when it comes, and it will come, never will so many ask so much of so few. We will do all that we can to support them.

Varadkar said there was a global and national emergency caused by a pandemic the like of which had never been seen before.

In years to come, let them say of us when things were at their worst, we were at our best.

The taoiseach said more restrictions of social interactions would be introduced. He said the best strategies to deal with the virus focus on testing, contact tracing and social distancing.

Many of you want to know when this will be over. The truth is we don’t know yet ... It could go on for months into the summer, so we need to be sensible in the approach we take.

In short, we are asking people to come together as a nation by staying apart.

Coronavirus news: trials longer than three days to be put on hold in UK – live updates

ETA: Older people and those with a long-term illness will be asked to stay at home for several weeks at some point during the pandemic, Varadkar added.

We are putting in place the systems to ensure that if you are one of them, you will have food, supplies and are checked on. We call this ‘cocooning’ and it will save many lives, particularly the most vulnerable, the most precious in our society.

And he expressed pride in the work being done by Ireland’s healthcare workers.

I am so proud of all of them. Not all superheroes wear capes - some wear scrubs and gowns. All of our healthcare workers need us to do the right thing in the weeks ahead. Our community services and hospitals are being tooled up. Essential equipment is on the way. Retired staff are returning to service. People are training for changed roles.

 

[Sundog]

I’m wondering about that for my daughter as well. She goes to school in Florida. I can’t imagine what move out day could be like. One big Petri dish! How on earth will that be handled? Assuming your daughter is in dorms. Mine is.

We're still moving students out of the residence halls at our university, a lot of the students were away during spring break (March 9-13 spring break here) and a lot of students don't read their emails and came back from spring break not realizing the university had moved to remote learning. For students who have nowhere to go, or international students, they can petition to stay in a residence hall on campus, so we have dedicated one residence hall for these students, and so far about 100 students have requested this option until the end of semester, if needed. But all classes are online or another format, no face-to-face classes. There will be meals prepared to "grab and go" for these students only while they are on campus in that one residence hall. Today the university president asked all staff to plan to work remotely, starting Thursday, March 19th unless identified as essential employees. Commencement in May has been cancelled.

Edited by me to fix typo

 

[Ursamajr]

Michael Cohen asks to finish prison sentence at home amid coronavirus outbreak

Um. that would open a whole big ol can of worms.

 

[mickey2942]

where is this?

Montana, I spoke with the hospice care nurse manager at St. Pete's.

This is "just in case". But, if my husband gets "sick", he just wants end of life care.

The nurse, Katie, and I discussed this, and she said that they were already planning for this event.

I don't want him to suffer, gasping for air. He will be ready to go. They can come over, and help him on his journey, if it comes to this.

My husband is 80 years old, with COPD and CHF, and a bunch of other stuff. We are taking precautions, but also, prepared for what may very well be a reality.

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

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Meanwhile, in Florida.....

 

[LadyL]

It's dismaying to read about the conspiracy theorists who are calling the pandemic a hoax or poo-pooing recommended precautions. And don't even get me started on people breaking self-isolation and traveling! Grr.

I was in our local park today. It's pretty big and so people are able to walk their dogs and stroll on the beach without approaching others.

I saw a small group of kids sitting on the grass discussing books to read while school is closed. I had a little concern but I suppose they're in a low-risk situation. In any case I feel for them as teens for the most part need to be social with their peers. A lot of kids here are home schooled so maybe it'll be easier on them, I dunno.

Those of us on our gaming Discord group have been checking in on each other and lending support. The good news is we can do some raids as long as we each stay in our own cars or if we get out make sure to keep that 6' distance.

So far none of us nor anyone in town has gotten sick or knowingly exposed. We have 3 cases in the county but they're all very far away. We're kind of protected as we're at the NE tip of the state and as long as no one comes in and exposes people we may get through the pandemic with minimal exposure.

At least I hope so.

[bbm]

what is a raid? for those of us who don't know what Discord is

 

[Ursamajr]

Ireland expects to see 15,000 or more cases of coronavirus in the Republic by the end of the month and yet more in the following weeks, the taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Making a rare live broadcast on Ireland’s state broadcaster RTÉ, Varadkar said it had been a St Patrick’s day “like no other, a day that none of us will ever forget”. He warned the nation:

This is the calm before the storm, before the surge. And when it comes, and it will come, never will so many ask so much of so few. We will do all that we can to support them.

Varadkar said there was a global and national emergency caused by a pandemic the like of which had never been seen before.

In years to come, let them say of us when things were at their worst, we were at our best.

The taoiseach said more restrictions of social interactions would be introduced. He said the best strategies to deal with the virus focus on testing, contact tracing and social distancing.

Many of you want to know when this will be over. The truth is we don’t know yet ... It could go on for months into the summer, so we need to be sensible in the approach we take.

In short, we are asking people to come together as a nation by staying apart.

Coronavirus news: trials longer than three days to be put on hold in UK – live updates

ETA: Older people and those with a long-term illness will be asked to stay at home for several weeks at some point during the pandemic, Varadkar added.

We are putting in place the systems to ensure that if you are one of them, you will have food, supplies and are checked on. We call this ‘cocooning’ and it will save many lives, particularly the most vulnerable, the most precious in our society.

And he expressed pride in the work being done by Ireland’s healthcare workers.

I am so proud of all of them. Not all superheroes wear capes - some wear scrubs and gowns. All of our healthcare workers need us to do the right thing in the weeks ahead. Our community services and hospitals are being tooled up. Essential equipment is on the way. Retired staff are returning to service. People are training for changed roles.

I've been watching the Dublin earthcam that is set in downtown area with all the well known bars - of all days... it's empty and I am impressed.
LIVE NOW! Dublin Cam

Edit: that cam is fun to watch on any normal night - all sorts of hijinx at all hours!

 

[Sundog]

My son's classed were moved to online for the rest of the semester, he graduates in May with a MBA. He ordered his cap and gown last Monday and I am glad he did. We plan on doing a mock ceremony if need be and take plenty of pictures to celebrate his achievement.

\

Great idea, he should get to wear his cap and gown, he earned it!

 

[LadyL]

So lately I have not had an appetite at all. But here is what worked for me the last few nights for dinner. I pick out what sounds best. Not what I should eat or what is healthy or whatever. Even when I cooked it, it really didn't sound good. Kind of a Blehch..feeling. But I ate one bite, then another and not only did I realize that I was hungry but it actually tasted good. So far my three dinners have been: Grilled peanut butter and jelly, pancakes and veggie fried rice. Each time was kind of the same, didn't want to cook, then didn't feel like eating it. But I did and it ended up being ok. I normally eat much healthier but it was better than nothing at all. I hope this helps someone!

feeling the same way
trying to stay healthy but ...

 

[Simply Southern]

US
6147 cases
102 deaths
New cases 1403


On March 7th, Italy confirmed an additional 1,492 cases and 133 deaths, taking it to a total of 7,375 cases and 366 deaths

source for US cases
COVID-19/Coronavirus Real Time Updates With Credible Sources in US and Canada | 1Point3Acres

Source for Italy info
Timeline of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 - Wikipedia

We may only be one to two days behind Italy. NBC just said 59,000 kits are being tested. Man these private labs are saving us !!! Really smart people, doing a great thing!

With their help we can isolate.

• I would like to see the numbers for the New Rochelle, where they are in the curve, rate of acceleration.
• The accuracy rate on the new test kits.

I was pumped after hearing all the experts today. I feel they and many, many others are working diligently, losing sleep and know way more about our future. Occasionally, I catch them look at each other and a somber sadness.

MOO....

 

[LadyL]

Ireland expects to see 15,000 or more cases of coronavirus in the Republic by the end of the month and yet more in the following weeks, the taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Making a rare live broadcast on Ireland’s state broadcaster RTÉ, Varadkar said it had been a St Patrick’s day “like no other, a day that none of us will ever forget”. He warned the nation:

This is the calm before the storm, before the surge. And when it comes, and it will come, never will so many ask so much of so few. We will do all that we can to support them.

Varadkar said there was a global and national emergency caused by a pandemic the like of which had never been seen before.

In years to come, let them say of us when things were at their worst, we were at our best.

The taoiseach said more restrictions of social interactions would be introduced. He said the best strategies to deal with the virus focus on testing, contact tracing and social distancing.

Many of you want to know when this will be over. The truth is we don’t know yet ... It could go on for months into the summer, so we need to be sensible in the approach we take.

In short, we are asking people to come together as a nation by staying apart.

Coronavirus news: trials longer than three days to be put on hold in UK – live updates

ETA: Older people and those with a long-term illness will be asked to stay at home for several weeks at some point during the pandemic, Varadkar added.

We are putting in place the systems to ensure that if you are one of them, you will have food, supplies and are checked on. We call this ‘cocooning’ and it will save many lives, particularly the most vulnerable, the most precious in our society.

And he expressed pride in the work being done by Ireland’s healthcare workers.

I am so proud of all of them. Not all superheroes wear capes - some wear scrubs and gowns. All of our healthcare workers need us to do the right thing in the weeks ahead. Our community services and hospitals are being tooled up. Essential equipment is on the way. Retired staff are returning to service. People are training for changed roles.

what does taoiseach mean?

 

[musicaljoke]

Some will survive. Some will not. There will be stories about the Great Corona (shortened) Pandemic: businesses closed, schools shuttered, quarantines, stock market drops, and the recession. Books will be read, articles will be written, photos will be taken, and students will study. All will fold into the history of the United States of America.

All will fold into the history of the Nations of the World.

 

[musicaljoke]

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Meanwhile, in Florida.....

YIKES! When was that video taken?

 

[Henry2326]

NYC
One of the 814 people in New York City with the coronavirus is a woman in her 50s who shared a room with eight other women in a city homeless shelter, officials said.

Isaac McGinn, a spokesman for the city’s Department of Social Services, would not disclose the shelter’s location or other specifics, including when the woman tested positive. He said the woman’s roommates had been moved to a building that the city had set up for quarantine purposes.

New York City has about 100 shelters for single adults, and most of them resemble dormitories with shared bathrooms. Such sleeping arrangements have put shelter providers on high alert.

The shelter where the woman who tested positive lived has been cleaned, Mr. McGinn said. Employees at the shelter were monitoring the health of others there.

About two dozen other residents in the city’s primary shelter system have gone to hospitals or have been referred to hospitals, he said.

N.Y.C. May ‘Shelter in Place’ as Virus Spreads, Mayor Warns: Live Updates

 

[LadyL]

Montana, I spoke with the hospice care nurse manager at St. Pete's.

This is "just in case". But, if my husband gets "sick", he just wants end of life care.

The nurse, Katie, and I discussed this, and she said that they were already planning for this event.

I don't want him to suffer, gasping for air. He will be ready to go. They can come over, and help him on his journey, if it comes to this.

My husband is 80 years old, with COPD and CHF, and a bunch of other stuff. We are taking precautions, but also, prepared for what may very well be a reality.

I'm so sorry you're worried about this. Sending virtual hugs your way.

 

[Mo Thuairim]

what does taoiseach mean?

Hi LadyL, it literally means 'leader' in Irish. It is the equivalent of prime minister

 

[Henry2326]

NYC

Nineteen people who attended a psychotherapy conference in New York City this month have tested positive for coronavirus and dozens more are in self-quarantine, according to the conference organizers, the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

The event, AGPA Connect 2020, was held at a Sheraton in Midtown Manhattan from March 2 to 7, and drew about 1,100 mental health professionals from around the world, according to Diane Feirman, an association spokeswoman.

The Americans who tested positive were from California, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Texas, Washington State and the District of Columbia. Five of the 19 were from other countries, including Canada, Iceland and Singapore, Ms. Feirman said.

N.Y.C. May ‘Shelter in Place’ as Virus Spreads, Mayor Warns: Live Updates

 

[MsMarple]

So lately I have not had an appetite at all. But here is what worked for me the last few nights for dinner. I pick out what sounds best. Not what I should eat or what is healthy or whatever. Even when I cooked it, it really didn't sound good. Kind of a Blehch..feeling. But I ate one bite, then another and not only did I realize that I was hungry but it actually tasted good. So far my three dinners have been: Grilled peanut butter and jelly, pancakes and veggie fried rice. Each time was kind of the same, didn't want to cook, then didn't feel like eating it. But I did and it ended up being ok. I normally eat much healthier but it was better than nothing at all. I hope this helps someone!

Oh, it all sounds yummy! We're foregoing our St. Patrick's day meal and instead I'm making coconut shrimp for the first time, following a recipe from Food Network. Wish me luck as we're using pre-frozen shrimp that is smaller than our normal favorite brand and I'm only doing a dozen. We'll have it with some fresh asparagus and GABA rice which is sprouted brown rice. I'm just using some Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping. If I don't mess it up it should be a fun dinner for a dreary day.

To make up for it hubby and I will play some of our favorite Irish jigs and reels after, he on flute, mandolin and guitar and me on fiddle. Not the same as the past but I think we'll have fun!

 

[Henry2326]

Belgium will enforce restrictions on movement of people beginning Wednesday at noon local time (7 a.m. ET). The measures, which will be in place until April 5, will require citizens to stay at home except for outdoor physical activity and essential travel Belgium will restrict movement in the country because of the coronavirus outbreak

 

[gregjrichards]

9/11's impact on daily life changed the world forever, while this will be remembered and lives will be lost i don't think it compares to 9/11 just my opinion

Personally I think this crisis is going to have a much bigger impact on our daily lives around the globe. 9/11 was absolutely devastating and horrifying. I was worried sick about society in general and I thought thousands of innocent people were going to be killed in ongoing attacks. But I didn’t immediately think a large part of my family or I could potentially die in the coming months.

With this virus I’m terrified to go out my front door because I could get the virus and kill my Dad, Mum and myself because we are all high risk. I’m worried sick about my Dad, who is nearly 74, going out in case he catches the virus.

I’m also extremely concerned about my Auntie who has Lupus, my best friend who has bad asthma and an 84 year old close friend who has serious health problems. The virus could kill us all. In addition I could be totally housebound for 18 months or longer until a vaccine is made.

Economically I also this crisis is going to be much worse around the globe than 9/11 was. Life completely changed on 9/11 and it has changed again on an incredible scale because of the virus.