Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #30

[Henry2326]

US

The U.S. military is pausing the movement of any new troops into Afghanistan and is quarantining 1,500 troops and civilians who recently arrived. Military pauses Afghanistan deployments, isolates arrivals there

 

[Betty P]

According to what he said in today’s press conference, the states are responsible for this, but if needed the federal government will provide assistance. No link, heard it earlier.

According to the way the civil defense/disaster response system was set up after WWII, the federal government stockpiles, plans, coordinates and funds these responses. These systems have been set up for many, many years and are updated on a regular basis.

The federal government does assist states, who are expected to keep their own public health infrastructure in good shape. A significant part of every state's public health system is funded with federal money through the CDC and other federal agencies. It's also coordinated with DOD and the US military and all US health care providers are part of the system.

Truman and Eisenhower administrations helped set up our modern system. States do not print their own currency, so cannot accumulate debt. For this and other reasons, they're incapable of managing a pandemic on their own. It's too costly Why would we want them to anyway? Better to have a comprehensive, uniform, well coordinated response where everyone develops a response plan in their area, overseen, funded and guided by experts at the federal level.

http://www.centerforhealthsecurity....s/Clade-X-federal-pandemic-response-plans.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/org/ncp/pandemic_influenza.pdf

 

[pugmom]

BBM. I was informed yesterday that an older sister is being sent home to die from a lung tumor and brain cancer. It will happen within a week. I can't fly to her. And there most likely will not be a funeral because of social distancing. We might all do a video chat if she is well enough for it.

There is nothing like bad news to make you realise how lucky you are. No matter how sucky you think you have it.

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending you a big virtual hug.

 

[Trudie]

What I find so amazing about COVID-19 is this:

Still a lot of people out in public (maybe looking for TP?

It is weird to see so many cars with few places to go. Going to the big box is a waste of time & possibly life unless shopping for clothes & as I navigate between grocery & pet food sections I must pass thru the women’s department. I’ve never seen anyone shopping in that area in all my years going to the same store.
All of our stores other than big box are closed, even those that need little contact with the public. All in effort to keep everyone home. The weather is crappy too. So that sucks.

 

[Reasonable & Just]

BBM. I was informed yesterday that an older sister is being sent home to die from a lung tumor and brain cancer. It will happen within a week. I can't fly to her. And there most likely will not be a funeral because of social distancing. We might all do a video chat if she is well enough for it.

There is nothing like bad news to make you realise how lucky you are. No matter how sucky you think you have it.

I am so sorry, @SuziQ. So, so sorry.

 

[zecats]

It might just come to that! Whatever happens, I won't be complaining about a grown-out hair cut in the midst of the crisis, that's for sure.

jmo

I need color, and a cut. Not even attempting it. I'll wear a hat when we are all able to emerge from our cocoons.

 

[Betty P]

EUROPE

Thousands of medical students across Europe are being fast-tracked into early service in an attempt to boost health systems across the continent that are struggling to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Thousands of medical students are being fast-tracked into doctors to help fight the coronavirus - CNN

As tragic as it is, this will be a great learning opportunity for medical students. They will come out of this as good doctors, well prepared to deal with these situations.

 

[jjenny]

It is weird to see so many cars with few places to go. Going to the big box is a waste of time & possibly life unless shopping for clothes & as I navigate between grocery & pet food sections I must pass thru the women’s department. I’ve never seen anyone shopping in that area in all my years going to the same store.
All of our stores other than big box are closed, even those that need little contact with the public. All in effort to keep everyone home. The weather is crappy too. So that sucks.

There are some parks in my area that are empty so there is a chance to get some fresh air.

 

[Betty P]

I need color, and a cut. Not even attempting it. I'll wear a hat when we are all able to emerge from our cocoons.

I squeezed my appointment in early last week. One of my last trips into a retail establishment. Got it cut a bit shorter than usual, then washed up carefully afterwards.

 

[10ofRods]

so many articles and from what I gathered is 1000$ is the base for everyone except millionaires.

I've not seen that stated anywhere.

 

[sallye818]

@SuziQ So very sorry about your sister. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

 

[Reasonable & Just]

According to the way the civil defense/disaster response system was set up after WWII, the federal government stockpiles, plans, coordinates and funds these responses. These systems have been set up for many, many years and are updated on a regular basis.

The federal government does assist states, who are expected to keep their own public health infrastructure in good shape. A significant part of every state's public health system is funded with federal money through the CDC and other federal agencies. It's also coordinated with DOD and the US military and all US health care providers are part of the system.

Truman and Eisenhower administrations helped set up our modern system. States do not print their own currency, so cannot accumulate debt. For this and other reasons, they're incapable of managing a pandemic on their own. It's too costly Why would we want them to anyway? Better to have a comprehensive, uniform, well coordinated response where everyone develops a response plan in their area, overseen, funded and guided by experts at the federal level.

http://www.centerforhealthsecurity....s/Clade-X-federal-pandemic-response-plans.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/org/ncp/pandemic_influenza.pdf

Thank you for sharing this. It's not common knowledge. Should be.

 

[SuziQ]

I wonder where the president gets his information. One would hope that he has the top resource people in the world to guide him, but I'm not at all convinced this is so.

I have no link, but my understanding is he is allowing off market use by cutting red tape. The FDA doesn't have a say in the matter.

 

[Trudie]

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.

If I have milk, juice or large jars, I put them all in the sink and spray lightly with disinfectant of choice, I let them sit and bring in a few more bags, then rinse the sink stuff with sprayer, for cans and packaged stuff I use a wet cloth with dish soap. I wipe off the lids ALWAYS, prior to opening. This process is routine to me, I grew up with a grandma & mom preaching noting goes in fridge or pantry unless clean.

 

[MsMarple]

Forgot this one:

Risk of getting COVID-19 could be linked to certain blood types, coronavirus study suggests

I'd like to see a lot more research and a wider sample pool; but for academic purposes, maybe some will find it interesting.

Oh great, not only am I old but my blood type is A. I should probably move under the house for a while but I'm afraid of spiders...

 

[KALI]

This is brillant!

NY

Gov Cuomo on Mortgage Relief:

- 90-Day relief for mortgage payments based on financial hardship - If Not working or working only Part-Time

- Waiving mortgage payments, not exempting

- No late fees, or online payment fees for mortgage payments

- No neg reporting to credit bureaus

- Waiving fees for overdrafts, ATMs, Credit Cards

 

[jjenny]

I have no link, but my understanding is he is allowing off market use by cutting red tape. The FDA doesn't have a say in the matter.

Off market use for drugs already approved for something else has always been allowed as far as I can tell.

 

[Inthedetails]

I've not seen that stated anywhere.

Mnunchin said that in a press conference, sort of off the cuff like "Well, millionaires don't need the check." I think it was yesterday's presser, but the days are sort of blurring together, tbh.

 

[Bravo]

B blood type here

 

[Herat]

There are possible serious side effects of chloroquine, for example hypoglycemia in persons with diabetes, and risk of severe heart rhythm changes in patients with heart problems, so it's not a drug for everyone. From the Swedish list of pharmaceutical medicines: Klorokinfosfat RPH Pharma - FASS Vårdpersonal

It's important to assure the safety and efficacy of any medication. I hope the FDA can hold fast and not bow to political pressure to do something unwise.