Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #29

[10ofRods]

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

This is a very complicated stat to analyze - but let's just say that so far, no Western nations have come close to what China did with Wuhan.

We may presume that about 90% of Wuhan is now positive for antibodies, or we can assume that as soon as they lift the lockdown, the numbers will bump up again.

At any rate, if you're following this story from the Asian side, we in the West are not likely to get the same kind of grip on the virus problem.

 

[zecats]

Cooped up inside and wishing you could relive some holiday cheer? You're in luck because Hallmark Channel has set a special Christmas movie marathon weekend to help you get over your self-quarantine blues, ET has exclusively learned.

Starting Friday, March 20 at 12 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark will air 27 original "Countdown to Christmas" holiday films from recent years, starting with Candace Cameron Bure's A Christmas Detour.


The weekend marathon, a response to fans' desires for a dedicated lineup of feel-good movies to help pass the time amid the coronavirus outbreak, culminates Sunday, March 22 at 6 p.m. ET/PT with Christmas in Rome starring Lacey Chabert.

 

[zecats]

Link to above post

Hallmark Channel Schedules Christmas Movie Marathon During Self-Quarantine (Exclusive)

 

[Henry2326]

This is a very complicated stat to analyze - but let's just say that so far, no Western nations have come close to what China did with Wuhan.

We may presume that about 90% of Wuhan is now positive for antibodies, or we can assume that as soon as they lift the lockdown, the numbers will bump up again.

At any rate, if you're following this story from the Asian side, we in the West are not likely to get the same kind of grip on the virus problem.

IMO....not even 50% have antibodies because of the lockdown. And yes, it will flare again.

 

[Trudie]

We want you to only go out if absolutely necessary for essential services… the ultimate goal is to prevent people from contacting one another that could lead to the spread of the virus.”

In most areas is it fair to say these are about the only things left open: grocery, pharmacy, gas stations/convenient stores & a few places of employment that don’t provide face to face or intimate services (hair, massages, manis). If so, staying home should be relatively easy unless one wants to hang in a parking lot. Idk why anyone wants to be out if not absolutely vital.

 

[Henry2326]

FLORIDA

As of Wednesday afternoon, a total of 2,493 tests had been conducted in a state of more than 21 million people. Twenty-four of Florida’s 67 counties listed test totals in the single digits. A Deadly Coronavirus Mix in Florida: An Aging Population and Lots of Young Visitors

 

[Deleted member 263106]

So... need some thoughts/support. I work for a municipal community center that basically caters to the public and while my city refuses to shut down large groups - I told my supervisory today that if our person who works these events got sick - I would not work them (baby showers, bday parties, weddings, etc). I have a hubby who just recently had surgery and is fighting 2 infections and is high risk according to his home health nurse. He is also considered high risk due to his diabetes/heart issues...
I thought this was the best decision for me and my family. I have been doing what I need to do to limit exposure but yet my city employer is all about the numbers and refuses to cancel the events.
So, question to all because I feel like an a** for telling them I wouldn’t work a large event, what would you do?!? I have 2 kids under 6 and a hubby about to turn 50 - not quite in a hot spot but we have a jump in positive cases the last few days.

 

[Henry2326]

NEW YORK

We have some good news to report:
The State just passed the emergency COVID-19 paid sick leave bill.
If you have to self-quarantine and cannot go to work, you deserve paid sick leave coverage. This bill will make that a reality for working New Yorkers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Twitter

 

[otto]

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.

I don't think subtle is the right approach. People who selfishly care only about having fun while people are dying all around the planet need a hard reality check.

 

[Henry2326]

WASHINGTON

A researcher at University of Washington Medicine has died of coronavirus, the medical school says. Dr. Stephen Schwartz was a professor of pathology since 1984, according to the department’s biography, with a focus on vascular biology. Medical researcher from Washington state dies of coronavirus

 

[margarita25]

Ok, some happy news! We got approved to be a foster dog parent with the county humane society. I passed my phone interview with flying colors. I get to go see the dogs on Friday morning. The shelter lady said "You can have your pick of whatever dog you'd like. We just want to get them out of here." I asked what their protocols were as far as being busy because I am of course, a cancer patient and high risk. She stated they implemented a policy of only 5 people in the facility at a time. If more than 5 arrive, they have to wait outside, not inside. I can wear my mask and gloves too.

I can't go help anyone else. Everyone else is helping me to stay isolated. So this is the only way I can help. I am happy to feel needed to be honest and it will help me stay active - playing fetch, wandering around my back yard, making sure my little charge has fun. Stay tuned!!

So happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!

Such wonderful news, PayrollNerd!!! Thank you for sharing that with us.

I was just about to clock back out for my nightshift and take the night off but you’ve reinspired me.

 

[10ofRods]

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

Yes, of course - I would like your post a bunch of times if I could.

I'm sitting here with a cough I've had for 3 months. Doctor said it's asthma. How would I know if it changed? I don't think I had CoVid19 at any point in time (I'm in my sixties, should have at least noticed - but what if I had a very mild form?)

At any rate, I think it was in the US before it hit the news. Probably by mid-January.

If our government had any way of organizing healthcare/testing, we would each know already whether we were already infected, and whether we had antibodies. We could then seek further medical advice.

 

[CocoChanel]

Hopefully this will help the restaurants in TX stay afloat.
I think it’s a brilliant idea because you know people will pay for this!

Alcohol delivery service now available at restaurants

 

[Trudie]

Call your health department, local tv/radio stations, email your elected officials and ask WTH is going on. Furthermore, who would attend an event? Smh

So... need some thoughts/support. I work for a municipal community center that basically caters to the public and while my city refuses to shut down large groups - I told my supervisory today that if our person who works these events got sick - I would not work them (baby showers, bday parties, weddings, etc). I have a hubby who just recently had surgery and is fighting 2 infections and is high risk according to his home health nurse. He is also considered high risk due to his diabetes/heart issues...
I thought this was the best decision for me and my family. I have been doing what I need to do to limit exposure but yet my city employer is all about the numbers and refuses to cancel the events.
So, question to all because I feel like an a** for telling them I wouldn’t work a large event, what would you do?!? I have 2 kids under 6 and a hubby about to turn 50 - not quite in a hot spot but we have a jump in positive cases the last few days.

 

[gitana1]

One thing I’ve been doing a lot is going out of my way to wave and say hello to everyone I pass on the street. Especially mailmen and UPS, FedEx. And strangers. Whoever.

We need to connect and stay together.

 

[Alethea]

So... need some thoughts/support. I work for a municipal community center that basically caters to the public and while my city refuses to shut down large groups - I told my supervisory today that if our person who works these events got sick - I would not work them (baby showers, bday parties, weddings, etc). I have a hubby who just recently had surgery and is fighting 2 infections and is high risk according to his home health nurse. He is also considered high risk due to his diabetes/heart issues...
I thought this was the best decision for me and my family. I have been doing what I need to do to limit exposure but yet my city employer is all about the numbers and refuses to cancel the events.
So, question to all because I feel like an a** for telling them I wouldn’t work a large event, what would you do?!? I have 2 kids under 6 and a hubby about to turn 50 - not quite in a hot spot but we have a jump in positive cases the last few days.

This is not easy but you need your mayor or governor to shut these down. Do you have local news reporters? In my town the governor would not shut down a major tourist attraction despite long lines and we all just kept posting on the local news FB page and finally today the governor shut it down. The local news ended up shaming him into some sense.

I would also talk to your doctor/husband’s doctor and get some kind of note if you can about the household risk.

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

So... need some thoughts/support. I work for a municipal community center that basically caters to the public and while my city refuses to shut down large groups - I told my supervisory today that if our person who works these events got sick - I would not work them (baby showers, bday parties, weddings, etc). I have a hubby who just recently had surgery and is fighting 2 infections and is high risk according to his home health nurse. He is also considered high risk due to his diabetes/heart issues...
I thought this was the best decision for me and my family. I have been doing what I need to do to limit exposure but yet my city employer is all about the numbers and refuses to cancel the events.
So, question to all because I feel like an a** for telling them I wouldn’t work a large event, what would you do?!? I have 2 kids under 6 and a hubby about to turn 50 - not quite in a hot spot but we have a jump in positive cases the last few days.

I would not work them, no way I would take that chance, but you need to decide for yourself. Is there anyone higher up in the chain you could talk to?

 

[mickey2942]

So... need some thoughts/support. I work for a municipal community center that basically caters to the public and while my city refuses to shut down large groups - I told my supervisory today that if our person who works these events got sick - I would not work them (baby showers, bday parties, weddings, etc). I have a hubby who just recently had surgery and is fighting 2 infections and is high risk according to his home health nurse. He is also considered high risk due to his diabetes/heart issues...
I thought this was the best decision for me and my family. I have been doing what I need to do to limit exposure but yet my city employer is all about the numbers and refuses to cancel the events.
So, question to all because I feel like an a** for telling them I wouldn’t work a large event, what would you do?!? I have 2 kids under 6 and a hubby about to turn 50 - not quite in a hot spot but we have a jump in positive cases the last few days.

I have to go to work every day as well. In the beginning, I was paralyzed with fear. Now, I accept the fact that this is the way it is.

I am careful, keep my work area clean, wear gloves for some tasks, practice "distance", wash my hands often, use hand sanitizer, take "Airborne" vitamins.

And I finally just think that it will be okay. Call me naive. But there is nothing else I can do. I think that I will be okay.

If you quit, you won't get unemployment, and believe me, there won't be any jobs out there.

A sneaky back route, report this anonymously to the Department of Health. I bet that the kabosh will come down.

 

[Henry2326]

Yes, of course - I would like your post a bunch of times if I could.

I'm sitting here with a cough I've had for 3 months. Doctor said it's asthma. How would I know if it changed? I don't think I had CoVid19 at any point in time (I'm in my sixties, should have at least noticed - but what if I had a very mild form?)

At any rate, I think it was in the US before it hit the news. Probably by mid-January.

If our government had any way of organizing healthcare/testing, we would each know already whether we were already infected, and whether we had antibodies. We could then seek further medical advice.

When you have a fever and possibly gastro issues in addition to a dry cough, beware....

 

[Trudie]

Hopefully this will help the restaurants in TX stay afloat.
I think it’s a brilliant idea because you know people will pay for this!

Alcohol delivery service now available at restaurants

Brilliant & should delight a lot of the population.