Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #34

[Henry2326]

MARYLAND

Hogan is closing all non-essential businesses in Maryland effective at 5 p.m. today.
Hogan announces "further and more aggressive actions" will be taken to disperse gatherings.
Erin Cox on Twitter

Hogan says state is not on lock down, and people are not ordered to stay home.
"We are telling you, unless you have an essential reason to leave your house, you should stay home."

"Maryland is not just going to rely on or wait for action from the federal government" Hogan says after listing all the federal officials he's reached out for supplies and help for an economic stimulus.

Erin Cox on Twitter

 

[JDG]

If Japan goes along with the Summer Olympics as they state, I predict we will have a "second wind" pandemic of horrible proportions in about late August.

As it is now, we may get over this horrible first phase by mid-summer and have some time to re-group for a resurgence during the winter months, starting in about November.

A second wave in August because of the travel and mixing of populations would exceed our capacity to rest our dangerously overworked caregivers and restock PPE.

Not only that, but the world economy will just not be up to using disposable income for travel and accommodations.

I can't understand why Prime Minister Abe is being so unreasonable

With all the air space restrictions, martial law in some places and very few planes, how will people get there anyway??

He's just trying to 'save face' but people will not be going to Japan for the Olympics, this will be deferred or cancelled shortly.

 

[Henry2326]

MARYLAND

Hogan is closing all non-essential businesses in Maryland effective at 5 p.m. today.
Hogan announces "further and more aggressive actions" will be taken to disperse gatherings.
Erin Cox on Twitter

Hogan says state is not on lock down, and people are not ordered to stay home.
"We are telling you, unless you have an essential reason to leave your house, you should stay home."

"Maryland is not just going to rely on or wait for action from the federal government" Hogan says after listing all the federal officials he's reached out for supplies and help for an economic stimulus.

Erin Cox on Twitter

I just went blank. RO?

how many people it can be transitted....if the R0 is 2, then every person can transmit to 2 people.

 

[Henry2326]

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[Henry2326]

China was able to push massive resources into Wuhan. We won’t have same ability, as we’re likely to have multiple Wuhans to contend with, burning simultaneously. This will get worse before it gets better. We need strategy for its resolution, but can’t lose our fortitude early.
Scott Gottlieb, MD on Twitter

ICYMI: @ScottGottliebMD told @margbrennan that within the next two weeks, hospitals in New York are going to be on the brink of being overwhelmed.
"I think the scenes out of New York are going to be shocking"
Scott Gottlieb expects "shocking" scenes in New York ahead of coronavirus peak - CBS News Face The Nation on Twitter

Face The Nation on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Zimbabwean officials confirmed the country’s first novel coronavirus death on Monday, a 30-year-old journalist Zimbabwe confirms its first coronavirus death

CNN International on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

US needs more protective equipment for health care workers. ~ The problem is consistent everywhere , even in first world countries. Two things matter : sense of urgency and level of preparedness regardless of resources.
US needs more protective equipment for health-care workers as coronavirus cases set to rise
Tony Leachon MD on Twitter

 

[Spartygirl]

WE NEED BOTH....LOL....thank you

American vodka company Tito's Vodka says it plans to use its distillery to make hand sanitizer. American vodka company Tito's Vodka says it is working to produce hand sanitizer
CNN on Twitter

BOLDED- TRUTH

 

[Kensie]

Florida college students test positive for coronavirus after going on spring break

This kid that was interviewed is a moron. Whatever happens, happens. We planned this for months and we are going to party. Unbelievable. I hope this jerk realizes what jerk he is.

 

[Henry2326]

EXCLUSIVE: The coronavirus has upended life in New York City and other world capitals, but it will likely be cataclysmic for residents of refugees, migrants, war victims and internally displaced people, FP's @RobbieGramer and @columlynch report.
The Next Wave
Foreign Policy on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

SMH.....

GOP senators no longer holding their conference lunch - aides tell @kasie & me - which would have been a good thing to cancel at least a week ago when everyone else started social distancing.
Garrett Haake on Twitter

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Supermacs, Starbucks, Subway and Krispy Kreme all to close their doors

(Ireland)

Supermacs, Starbucks, Subway and Krispy Kreme all to close their doors

SUPERMACS HAS SAID that it will close all of its seating areas this evening, with all stores then set to be closed by 7pm on Thursday as it becomes the latest outlet to take such measures in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Last night, McDonald’s said all its Irish locations would close this evening with the likes of Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Subway also saying it would close its outlets today.

The government hasn’t strictly told these places to close but has repeatedly emphasised the importance of social distancing in combatting the spread of coronavirus.

However, many businesses have made their own calls to shut their doors in the interests of staff and public safety.

Earlier today, the Taoiseach expressed concern about reports of large numbers of people in public spaces over the weekend.

This weekend, large crowds were seen in public parks and other areas around the country, including Howth in Dublin.

The Dublin Fire Brigade issued a warning to people on Twitter about “worrying scenes” in Howth yesterday.

Today, Beschoff Bros said it would be closing its stores – including its Howth site – until further notice but that people could still order from it online.



“We hope that everyone stays safe and healthy and we hope to open our doors to you all very soon,” it said.

In its statement, Supermacs said that it had made the decision to close “due to the ever changing challenges presented by the health crisis”.

It said: “All outlets will be closed by Thursday 26 March at 7pm. This is to allow the emergency services that are using the outlets for food to make alternative arrangements. All seating areas in our lobbies will close tonight and remain closed.

 

[Henry2326]

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says her husband, John Besser, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s husband tests positive for coronavirus

WCBD on Twitter

 

[Kensie]

Coronavirus reveals financial irresponsibility of Americans

Not surprising at all.

 

[Henry2326]

AGREED....

When people say that the case fatality rate of Covid is less than the 1918 Flu... are they being fair? Did they have ICU and vents in 1918? What would the case fatality rate of Covid-19 be if we only had 1918 technology?

David Wong on Twitter

 

[CSIDreamer]

Indiana

Non essential businesses ordered to close.

Indiana governor orders residents to stay home due to virus

 

[Simply Southern]

Hanesbrands Inc. to help fight coronavirus with new masks

HanesBrands is using cotton yarn spun made from U.S.-grown cotton by its partner Parkdale Mills America. HanesBrands is using the yarn to make cotton fabric in its large textile manufacturing plants in El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. The company is using the fabric to make the masks to specification in company-owned sewing facilities in El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. The textile and sewing plants are being converted from manufacturing of T-shirts, underwear, socks and fleece sweatshirts/sweatpants.

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

'Travelling to Scotland's hills stops now'

Scottish Mountain Rescue has appealed to people not to visit Scotland's hills and mountains during the coronavirus outbreak.

The plea follows government concerns about people travelling from across the UK to the Highlands and Islands.

Skye, Braemar and Lomond were among volunteer teams on call-outs over the weekend.

Glencoe MRT has said it will only respond immediately to serious incidents.

Lochaber MRT has also warned that "normal service" can not be guaranteed and said the "best thing" people could do was stay at home.

'Social responsibilities'
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service said "now was the time to avoid unnecessary mountain activities and consider our social responsibilities".

The warnings come amid efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Scottish Mountain Rescue, which represents more than 20 Scottish rescue teams, said: "All travelling to the hills stops now for all of us.

"There will be plenty of help needed in your communities in coming weeks and we need to look after ours."

 

[Herat]

AGREED....

When people say that the case fatality rate of Covid is less than the 1918 Flu... are they being fair? Did they have ICU and vents in 1918? What would the case fatality rate of Covid-19 be if we only had 1918 technology?

David Wong on Twitter

Excellent Point

 

[LeeAnnB]

President Trump has said he is considering an executive order to free elderly "totally nonviolent" federal prisoners to help fight the spread of coronavirus. President Trump says he is considering an executive order freeing elderly nonviolent federal prisoners

CNN on Twitter

Hmmm this seems so complicated (along with everything else). Where would they go I wonder? Thoughts anyone?