Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #29

[EstrellaEspectral]

This is why I'll take my chances and still give blood tomorrow. Car crashes, shootings, etc. still happen, threatening the lives of young and old alike. Blood is needed more than ever as those at higher risk need to self-isolate and can't donate. Red Cross is taking precautions.

CORONAVIRUS: Red Cross asks for blood donations

Thanks for the reminder! I’ve been meaning to make my appointment!

If you’re feeling hopeless and are able to donate blood, it’s a great way to give back amid the crisis! You can save up to 3 lives with a single donation! Of course, not everyone is able.

 

[Tricia]

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[Henry2326]

U.S. approves Abbott coronavirus test; company set to ship 150,000 U.S. approves Abbott coronavirus test; company set to ship 150,000 Reuters on Twitter

 

[Chelly]

And the beaches are full of partying spring breakers. I’m a (older) millennial and I’m angry. I can list at least 15 people I care about that are at-risk. I don’t understand why they aren’t shutting the beaches down yet.

I wonder if there is a gentle way for the National Guard to take control of, or shut down the partying on beaches. I say this as someone who lived through the Kent State shootings in 1970. Like most young people then, I didn't consider the government my friend.

 

[Henry2326]

Mild, asymptomatic or otherwise unrecognized infections may have driven the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in the outbreak’s earliest days, according to modeling published Monday in the journal Science Undetected infections may have driven "rapid dissemination" of coronavirus, modeling shows

 

[Henry2326]

ARIZONA

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said blood supplies in his state are at critical levels. "People are asking how they can help their communities. Here's what you can do. You can donate blood. You can donate blood. You can donate blood." Arizona governor pleads for blood donations during outbreak

 

[musicaljoke]

Home

Florida is going to explode in the next two weeks, based on the numbers. They have 328 "confirmed" cases of Coronavirus. Note the "quotes". Because, the hospital staff refused to test one man, because he had not been to China recently!

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article241312156.html

The reason Florida is going to be the "hot spot" is due to the aged population, more than 200,000 in nursing homes or assisted living. And, the reckless irresponsibility of the people...we wouldn't want to cancel the Spring Break party!

Folks in Florida don't seem to be getting the message. I facecreeped a few of my snowbird friends to see if they had made it safely back into Canada, and was rather horrified to see that they were still in Florida. With airlines cancelling international flights, they will likely travel back north in the coming days, likely by car, driving all the way up through the states to the Canadian border. Will they be prepared to spend 2 weeks in complete isolation once they cross the border?

 

[Henry2326]

UTAH

Rep. Ben McAdams of Utah tweeted that he has tested positive for coronavirus, making him the second US lawmaker diagnosed Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams become first members of Congress to test positive for coronavirus - CNNPolitics

 

[Henry2326]

The streets and sidewalks surrounding Paris' iconic landmarks were mostly empty on Wednesday after a government lockdown was put in place amid coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus live updates: 140 dead in US, Italy fatalities continue to soar ABC News on Twitter

See drone film at link

 

[otto]

BBM

True. Also, take a look at the chart. 77.58% infected are under 60 years old. 27.84% infected are 20-something years old. They tested not only those showing symptoms but their contacts, young or old, symptomatic or asymptomatic, and isolated them. Stopped the spread early on.

South Korea: coronavirus cases by age 2020 | Statista

Age distribution of coronavirus in South Korea as of March 18, 2020
Below 10 years - 1.03%
10-19 years - 5.21%
20-29 years- 27.84%
30-39 years- 10.38%
40-49 years - 13.92%
50-59 years - 19.2%
60-69 years - 12.5%
70-79 years - 6.44%
Over 80 - 3.4%

That's sobering! Those in the 20-29 age group are triaged to the front of the line, so the mortality rate in that age group is lower.

 

[mickey2942]

Folks in Florida don't seem to be getting the message. I facecreeped a few of my snowbird friends to see if they had made it safely back into Canada, and was rather horrified to see that they were still in Florida. With airlines cancelling international flights, they will likely travel back north in the coming days, likely by car, driving all the way up through the states to the Canadian border. Will they be prepared to spend 2 weeks in complete isolation once they cross the border?

They better be put in lock down. I don't trust the "stay home on your honor". Those snowbirds are the ones who will blow up Canada Coronavirus.

 

[Henry2326]

#US Senate approved a relief package Wednesday to provide sick leave, unemployment benefits, free coronavirus testing, and food and medical aid to people affected by the pandemic.
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Relief Package Is Enacted; China Reports Zero New Local Infections COVID19 on Twitter

 

[Trudie]

"...current state law says parents can face neglect charges for leaving children under the age of 14 "without supervision for an unreasonable period and without regard for the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that minor."

IMO, that^^^ does not say that children cannot stay home while parents carry out important tasks or errands.

It says you cannot leave then home for an 'unreasonable' amount of time and 'without regard' for their safety.

So I interpret that as saying that if you leave them for a short time, in a safe place, like a locked up home with a phone and with food and water, and a way to communicate with you in an emergency, it is not against the law. JMO

Imo common sense prevails. I do expect WMT stores to soon resemble Chuck E. Cheese, though. At least in my area. Until it is enforced people are going to bring their Corona carrying children to the stores for recreation since no other establishments are open, I think.

 

[katydid23]

I know in the "big picture" this isn't important, but I have a sad young man in my house tonight as he just learned that his high school production of "The Wizard of Oz" has been cancelled. He had been cast as the Cowardly Lion.

This comes on the heels of his state competition being cancelled in which he had received 3 superiors at the district level and was to compete at states in all 3 areas: solo vocals, duet vocals, and duet acting.

He understands that other people are experiencing losses much more significant and he understands that the world is in turmoil, so he is keeping perspective, but in his personal world, this makes him sad. And as his mom, it makes me sad for him.

I totally understand and my heart goes out to him.

My 4 yr old grand daughter really misses her friends. And she misses her dance class and her play dates with her best neighbour friend. She really doesn't understand why she and Mommy are staying at home 24/7/. And why Daddy can't hug her and pick her top when right he gets home, but he has to shower first.

Her other grandma is in the hospital getting chemo treatments, so everyone in the family has to be super careful and be totally quarantined.

I talk to her on the phone and face time, but she asks me many of the same questions, repeatedly, about why she cannot go to hip-hop class tomorrow, or why I can't come over and play.

Her parents don't want to scare her but they still have to try and explain at her level. It is very hard to do.

Plus her mom is a teacher and is teaching online college English now---so my grand baby has to be quiet and let Mom work for part of the day---with very little other distractions. Thank goodness they have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 large tortoises to keep her busy.

 

[Henry2326]

Amid coronavirus crisis, U.S. shoppers turn chicken into a scarcity Amid coronavirus crisis, U.S. shoppers turn chicken into a scarcity Reuters on Twitter

 

[gregjrichards]

China records NO new cases of coronavirus in epicentre Wuhan giving hope to millions

China records no new coronavirus cases in Wuhan giving hope to millions

 

[Henry2326]

BREAKING: Ford, GM, and Fiat-Chrysler will announce this afternoon that they're shutting down all U.S. plants as the coronavirus spreads. Coronavirus updates: NYC mayor wants 'shelter-in-place' order, US cases number over 7,500 CNBC on Twitter

Tesla prepares to reduce staff by 75% at California plant: Bloomberg News Tesla prepares to reduce staff by 75% at California plant: Bloomberg News Reuters on Twitter

 

[10ofRods]

ITALY

My blood has frozen in my veins. The air has been punched out of my lungs.
Italian Army transports ~60 bodies from overwhelmed Bergamo to Modena and Bologna for cremation.
#Covid19 Dr Elisabetta on Twitter
Dr Elisabetta on Twitter

So terribly sad. Italy: we love you!

Bergamo is so wonderful.

 

[Henry2326]

"Warehouse workers in Spain and Italy have tested positive for the virus, while workers in New York and Chicago told The Washington Post that Amazon isn’t taking enough precautions as orders mount." https://t.co/6M5yNok70g

 

[Henry2326]

CANADA

Over the past week we’ve started to see a sharp rise in #COVID19 cases in Canada and a number of provinces have reported cases with no links to travel.

#COVID19 cases with no links to travel are a signal that there is some degree of community spread occurring in the area(s) where cases are being found.

To find and stamp out community transmission, #PublicHealth authorities across Canada remain laser focused on detecting and interrupting any chains of transmission in the community.
#FlattenTheCurve

Over 50,000 people have been tested to date at provincial and national public health labs across Canada to identify #COVID19 cases, look for community spread, and quickly interrupt any chains of transmission to #SlowTheSpread.

In addition to public health actions, governments, community groups, event organisers, and businesses have banded together to #FlattentheCurve through #SocialDistancing actions.
#proudtobeCanadian

Dr. Theresa Tam on Twitter