Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #30

[Kensie]

And here's an article from March 13 that suggests those of us who take losartan are at greater risk of getting sick.

Medicine taken by millions could increase the risk of catching coronavirus, scientists warn

Yikes, I take that drug.

Got brave and went to Walmart instead of Publix to get my coffee creamer and ice cream.
Holy Moly, the store was mobbed and tons of kids. Only saw two people with gloves on.
I raced in, grabbed the creamer and ice cream and left. Again, the city does not seem to really comprehend the situation. Walmart was well stocked on meat as far as I could tell during my mad dash through the store but I did notice no paper towels, no TP, cleaning product shelves were bare . I did reward myself for my bravery with a king size candy bar.

Got home and lost power but the generator kicked in, thank goodness.
Current count for my state is 68, up 16 from yesterday.

 

[margarita25]

Any word from @Medstudies? None on my end.

Very very strange. Moo.

 

[drama_farmer]

Good article on homemade masks (which materials to use).
"Bottom line: Test data shows that the best choices for DIY masks are cotton t-shirts, pillowcases, or other cotton materials."
What Are The Best Materials for Making DIY Masks? - Smart Air Filters

We need to enlist all of the LuLaRoe sellers who can't move their inventory, even in the best of times. Many have huge inventories they'll never sell, so definitely a stockpile across the country. IMO Fyi: LuLaRoe is a direct marketing company that sells cotton leggings among other clothing items.

 

[Reasonable & Just]

So am I understanding that the feds will still not assist states with masks and ventilators? Something about not being a shipping clerk? That's what I heard in the press conference. I hope this changes.

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

The same can be said for anything food etc you buy from a store then? people have touched every item to put them on shelves, customers may have picked and put things back. etc are we supposed to start cleaning every single item. This is getting insane.

We've been spraying or wiping everything with Lysol. Yes, everything that enters the house.

Each person has to evaluate their own comfort level. and balance the potential risk vs. reward, and that will be very individual based on your personal risk factors, the people you have living with you, etc.

People will differ on how much sanitation they feel is necessary.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Queen assures Britain the Royal Family is 'ready to play their part' as she pays tribute to those fighting coronavirus pandemic after reuniting with Prince Philip at Windsor Castle after leaving London

Coronavirus UK: Prince Philip flown by helicopter to join Queen | Daily Mail Online

Prince Philip Death Hoax Spreads After Infamous Quote Comes to Light | Heavy.com The Irony. He doesn't have to die to see his dream fulfilled. MOO

 

[SandyQLS]

California puts National Guard on alert, asks Navy for hospital boat as coronavirus cases rise to 836

In the article CA has 22,000 Natl Guard. It's an Alert to prepare, they are not activated at this time.

 

[PommyMommy]

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[MaryG12]

Roche ships 400,000 COVID-19 tests to laboratories across U.S.

 

[gngr~snap]

Bloomberg on Twitter

The FDA says it has not approved Chloroquine for Covid-19 use, contradicting the president's statement

They'll just use it "off label".

Off-Label Prescription Drugs Use: Benefits and Risks
Moo

 

[PommyMommy]

WASHINGTON

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/natio...Lw76piQPFONtsw0vvyKVD2cyZ3qsVr57v-WbZ614i7suA
 After careful consideration, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt directed the National Park Service (NPS) to temporarily suspend the collection of all park entrance fees until further notice.

“I’ve directed the National Park Service to waive entrance fees at parks that remain open. This small step makes it a little easier for the American public to enjoy the outdoors in our incredible National Parks,” said Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. 

Other states and municipalities have implemented similar policies waiving fees to parks in an effort to support social distancing.

“Our vast public lands that are overseen by the Department offer special outdoor experiences to recreate, embrace nature and implement some social distancing.” Secretary Bernhardt continued.

[...]

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I can’t keep up right now, I’m sorry.

I’ve been sharing this Dr.’s (my doctor, I’ll admit) ideology awhile. He’s been mentioning Plaquenil for awhile, as well as melatonin and zinc. In this video he shares how it helped one of his friends who was a physician who was positive and had 104.4 fever which finally broke with plaquenil. He also discusses how melatonin breaks the inflammation cycle in lungs to ARDS.

Please listen. I believe he will always be in the forefront and sharing info that explains it in a way we can understand.

Tagging you @Gardener1850 just in case you need this info. Hoping you and your hubby are feeling well.

Noel R. Williams, MD - Optimal Health Associates - MonaLisa Touch

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ETA: fixed tag and grammar

 

[PommyMommy]

Roche ships 400,000 COVID-19 tests to laboratories across U.S.

Yesssssssss!!!

Roche plans to ship an additional 400,000 tests per week to the laboratory testing sites across the nation that are set up to run the test immediately under the guidelines of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

 

[jjenny]

Yikes, I take that drug.

Got brave and went to Walmart instead of Publix to get my coffee creamer and ice cream.
Holy Moly, the store was mobbed and tons of kids. Only saw two people with gloves on.
I raced in, grabbed the creamer and ice cream and left. Again, the city does not seem to really comprehend the situation. Walmart was well stocked on meat as far as I could tell during my mad dash through the store but I did notice no paper towels, no TP, cleaning product shelves were bare . I did reward myself for my bravery with a king size candy bar.

Got home and lost power but the generator kicked in, thank goodness.
Current count for my state is 68, up 16 from yesterday.

Losartan is currently being tested as a treatment for Covid. So it's not clear if it's actually good or bad.

 

[margarita25]

WHO Press Conference Transcript
Monday March 16 2020

•As always, this WHO transcript only has Doc T’s opening remarks.

•The additionally important Q & A portions are not transcribed, so see WHO link for full video for Press Q & A:

Press briefings

• Dr. Mike appears remotely.


“WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 16 March 2020
16 March 2020

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Good afternoon everyone.

In the past week, we have seen a rapid escalation of cases of COVID-19.

More cases and deaths have now been reported in the rest of the world than in China.

We have also seen a rapid escalation in social distancing measures, like closing schools and cancelling sporting events and other gatherings.

But we have not seen an urgent enough escalation in testing, isolation and contact tracing – which is the backbone of the response.

Social distancing measures can help to reduce transmission and enable health systems to cope.

Handwashing and coughing into your elbow can reduce the risk for yourself and others.

But on their own, they are not enough to extinguish this pandemic. It’s the combination that makes the difference.

As I keep saying, all countries must take a comprehensive approach.

But the most effective way to prevent infections and save lives is breaking the chains of transmission. And to do that, you must test and isolate.

You cannot fight a fire blindfolded. And we cannot stop this pandemic if we don’t know who is infected.

We have a simple message for all countries: test, test, test.

Test every suspected case.

If they test positive, isolate them and find out who they have been in close contact with up to 2 days before they developed symptoms, and test those people too. [NOTE: WHO recommends testing contacts of confirmed cases only if they show symptoms of COVID-19]

Every day, more tests are being produced to meet the global demand.

WHO has shipped almost 1.5 million tests to 120 countries. We’re working with companies to increase the availability of tests for those most in need.

WHO advises that all confirmed cases, even mild cases, should be isolated in health facilities, to prevent transmission and provide adequate care.

But we recognize that many countries have already exceeded their capacity to care for mild cases in dedicated health facilities.

In that situation, countries should prioritize older patients and those with underlying conditions.

Some countries have expanded their capacity by using stadiums and gyms to care for mild cases, with severe and critical cases cared for in hospitals.

Another option is for patients with mild disease to be isolated and cared for at home.

Caring for infected people at home may put others in the same household at risk, so it’s critical that care-givers follow WHO’s guidance on how to provide care as safely as possible.

For example, both the patient and their care-giver should wear a medical mask when they are together in the same room.

The patient should sleep in a separate bedroom to others and use a different bathroom.

Assign one person to care for the patient, ideally someone who is in good health and has no underlying conditions.

The care-giver should wash their hands after any contact with the patient or their immediate environment.

People infected with COVID-19 can still infect others after they stop feeling sick, so these measures should continue for at least two weeks after symptoms disappear.

Visitors should not be allowed until the end of this period.

There are more details in WHO’s guidance.

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Once again, our key message is: test, test, test.

This is a serious disease. Although the evidence we have suggests that those over 60 are at highest risk, young people, including children, have died.

WHO has issued new clinical guidance, with specific details on how to care for children, older people and pregnant women.

So far, we have seen epidemics in countries with advanced health systems. But even they have struggled to cope.

As the virus moves to low-income countries, we're deeply concerned about the impact it could have among populations with high HIV prevalence, or among malnourished children.

That’s why we’re calling on every country and every individual to do everything they can to stop transmission.

Washing your hands will help to reduce your risk of infection. But it’s also an act of solidarity because it reduces the risk you will infect others in your community and around the world. Do it for yourself, do it for others.

We also ask people to express their solidarity by refraining from hoarding essential items, including medicines.

Hoarding can create shortages of medicines and other essential products, which can exacerbate suffering.

We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

Since we launched it on Friday, more than 110,000 people have contributed almost 19 million U.S. dollars.

These funds will help to buy diagnostic tests, supplies for health workers and support research and development.

If you would like to contribute, please go to who.int and click on the orange “Donate” button at the top of the page.

We’re also grateful for the way different sectors of society are coming together.

This started with the SafeHands Challenge, which has attracted celebrities, world leaders and people everywhere demonstrating how to wash their hands.

This afternoon WHO and the International Chamber of Commerce issued a joint call to action to the global business community. The ICC will send regular advice to its network of more than 45 million businesses, to protect their workers, customers and local communities, and to support the production and distribution of essential supplies.

I’d like to thank Paul Polman, Ajay Banga and John Denton for their support and collaboration.

WHO is also working with Global Citizen to launch the Solidarity Sessions, a series of virtual concerts with leading musicians from around the world.

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This is the defining global health crisis of our time.

The days, weeks and months ahead will be a test of our resolve, a test of our trust in science, and a test of solidarity.

Crises like this tend to bring out the best and worst in humanity.

Like me, I’m sure you have been touched by the videos of people applauding health workers from their balconies, or the stories of people offering to do grocery shopping for older people in their community.

This amazing spirit of human solidarity must become even more infectious than the virus itself. Although we may have to be physically apart from each other for a while, we can come together in ways we never have before.

We’re all in this together. And we can only succeed together.

So the rule of the game is: together.

Thank you.”

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

This is one of our alternating carry-out places: HONEY TREE GRILL

Due to the recent COVID-19 precautions recommended by the CDC and State of Michigan we will only be accepting carry out orders and offer free delivery within a 3 mile radius of each location. Thank you. We look forward to serving you soon!
HOURS
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
10AM-8PM

Our other carry-out favorite is Jet's Pizza. It's the best

 

[musicaljoke]

I also have an entire closet full of strictly cotton fabrics. I just ordered a bunch of 1/8 inch elastic.

You must be a quilter! Maybe you can start a wee cottage business making pretty masks. It would be a great way to use up some of your stash.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

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[Trino]

Know how to get a vaccine? Offer a prize of one billion dollars. Zoom.

 

[PommyMommy]

MINNESOTA

Coronavirus update Thursday: A dozen new MN cases as testing continues to decline – Twin Cities
The Minnesota Department of Health reported a dozen new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 89 coronavirus infections.

(article includes an interactive map by county)