Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #30

[Deleted member 117884]

Agreed, and I also thank you for doing this! We need to do this way more often. For the first time ever I felt compelled to fill out one of those bottom of the receipt surveys at Target (hubby's a big fan of those surveys for free donuts or whatever ). We need to make corporate see our appreciation for the low-wage workers on the from lines.

It's something we can do from home right now that would make a bit of a difference.

jmo

 

[JerseyGirl]

“We grow too soon old, too late smart” is what Cuomo says his grandfather used to tell him, referring to the Spring Breakers on the beaches and partying.

 

[jjenny]

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

 

[Bravo]

I just talked to a friend an hr. away from me. They are under self quarantine as they returned Sunday from an 18 day S. American Cruise.We are in SW Ont. Canada. Their Superstore and Walmart are closed to in store shopping. You call your order in and wait in parking lot. Delivered right to your trunk. I think all stores need to do this. Need to see if my City is doing this anywhere. Nurse Daughter working,god bless her. Son who is a Rehab Therapist as well at our local Hospital has been pulled to screening people coming in. He was suppose to go with his Wife for her routine ultrasound as she enters her 5th month of pregnancy. Only she can enter Hospital (different Hospital from where he works) Looking forward to warm weather so we can at least be out on the deck. Some folks said they plan to gather in yards with a few peeps and keep their chairs 6 feet apart.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Palace says Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for new coronavirus

 

[cass523]

NJ family coronavirus: Freehold mother dies of COVID-19, four children fighting for lives

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Grace Fusco, 73, died of complications from COVID-19 at CentraState Medical Center on Wednesday night, hours after her son and five days after her daughter both succumbed to coronavirus, The New York Times has reported.

Fusco and four other children of hers were being treated at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township, the article said, citing family members.

Fusco’s eldest child, Rita Fusco-Jackson, 55, of Freehold, died Friday of the virus. She had been the second victim of COVID-19 in New Jersey.
NJ family coronavirus: Freehold mother dies of COVID-19, four children fighting for lives
The matriarch’s eldest son, Carmine Fusco, of Bath, Pennsylvania, died at a hospital near his home on Wednesday, hours before his mother in New Jersey, all according to the Times, which cited Roseann Paradiso Fodera — the family’s lawyer who is also a cousin — as its source.

NJ family coronavirus: Freehold mother dies of COVID-19, four children fighting for lives

 

[musicaljoke]

Snipped.

Here's what I don't get.....how hard are they to make?! We've known about the shortage of masks for healthcare providers for weeks. Why aren't companies working around the clock to crank these masks out for hospitals and ambulances?!?!

I honestly do not understand why this shortage continues.

jmo

When I read this, I nearly choked. Hopefully the expired masks weren't sent to the dump, or heads will roll.

"TORONTO – Millions of face masks stockpiled by Ontario in the aftermath of the SARS outbreak to protect healthcare workers during a future epidemic have expired, according to provincial officials and documents, raising questions about the readiness of Canada’s most populous province to deal with the spreading coronavirus.

"Thirteen years ago, Ontario stockpiled some 55 million N95 masks and other medical equipment after the province bore the brunt of the SARS epidemic in Canada in 2002 and 2003. But provincial officials have confirmed that the masks in the stockpile have passed their expiration date and sidestepped questions about how many masks, including expired ones, remain.
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Roughly 55 million N95 masks in Ontario expired before coronavirus hit

 

[Seattle1]

Sounds like the family is close (and funny).

This video is MSM and about the virus, btw so on topic. (Ignore the Italian subtitles, the audio is in English.)

EDITED TO ADD: These two are brothers, for those who don't know.

Hmm... I think it must have been edited -- two minutes of brotherly banter and nothing about the virus.

 

[JerseyGirl]

snipped.

I'm seeing kids all over the place. My husband said co-workers brought kids to work yesterday. ?!?

There wasn't a plan of what to do with the kids when the school closed, which is why I think de Blasio in NYC was so reluctant to close them, but he was pressured to do so.

I see both sides to the decision, but it's too late now. Most schools are closed and the kids are now in the community.

jmo

The kids should be home, not in school and not "in the community".

 

[CSIDreamer]

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

And vacuum cleaner bags. That never occurred to me!

 

[Henry2326]

2,000+ new cases today. Total U.S. coronavirus tally at the end of each Wednesday:
• Jan 15 — 0
• Jan 22 — 1
• Jan 29 — 5
• Feb 5 — 12
• Feb 12 — 14
• Feb 19 — 25
• Feb 26 — 60
• Mar 4 — 160
• Mar 11 — 1,262
• Mar 18 — 8,264
Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count

 

[Trudie]

Hmm... I think it must have been edited -- two minutes of brotherly banter and nothing about the virus.

Is this about their mom and her fave son?

 

[Henry2326]

India to halt all international flights https://t.co/0wyWXpkWEa BBC News (World) on Twitter

 

[Trino]

My friend finally found the shade of lipstick she's been looking for, and now she has no place to wear it (LOL).

 

[Henry2326]

GET BUSY

Elon Musk offers to make ventilators if there's a shortage from coronavirus Elon Musk offers to make ventilators if there's a shortage from coronavirus

 

[Deleted member 117884]

The kids should be home, not in school and not "in the community".

Absolutely! But that is not what is happening.

jmo

 

[Really?]

Those who are rich can enjoy 800 dollar Toto model.

It better wipe too for 800 dollas. Boom.

 

[margarita25]

Springs man recovering after testing positive for coronavirus, shares his story with 11 News
Updated: Thu 7:19 AM, Mar 19, 2020

 

[Henry2326]

GEORGIA...CLUSTER OCCURRING HERE.

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - In response to an increase of COVID-19 cases in the area, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is temporarily suspending visitation at all Phoebe hospitals.

“We know coronavirus is in our community, and we are at a critical point to try to minimize transmission. A stricter visitation policy is just one more step we think is wise to protect our patients, staff, and community,” said Steven Kitchen, chief medical officer said.

Phoebe temporarily suspends visitation due to COVID-19 outbreak

 

[Trudie]

I think all stores need to do this.

I said this a couple days ago! I wish our stores would. Soon, I’m afraid they will have no one able or willing to work. I fear for everyone working. Not only from the virus aspect, I fear some nut with a gun will go postal when he can’t buy TP.