Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #38

[Henry2326]

GOV CUOMO

"New Yorkers never cease to amaze me. The outpouring of support is extraordinary.
62K medical staff have answered our call to help.
Over 10K mental healthcare workers have answered our call to help.
When someone needs something, there’s no place I’d rather be than New York."
Andrew Cuomo on Twitter

 

[Recidivist]

Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post
An electric sign displays “Save Lives” in the River North Art District in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Amid a patchwork of stay-at-home orders across the state and after previously ordering various business closures, Gov. Jared Polis on March 25 ordered the majority of ColoradoÕs 5.8 million residents to stay home in order to counter the spread of the novel coronavirus.

“Officials in Colorado on Thursday said 27 people have died in connection to the novel coronavirus and more than 1,400 have tested positive for the highly contagious respiratory illness.

With the entire state now under a stay-at-home order, there are many questions about who this applies to and what is — and isn’t — allowed. We have the answers to those questions here.

And with so many residents now homebound, The Denver Post explored some of the far-reaching impacts — from lagging internet speeds, to challenges for truck drivers in the supply chain, to the pressures on hospitals serving large rural areas.”


Coronavirus in Colorado, March 27: A look at the latest updates on COVID-19

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“”Truck drivers are keeping us going,” Fulton added. “They’re the thin line keeping us together right now in terms of goods and services.””

Colorado trucking association works to keep supply chain intact during coronavirus crisis

One of those testing positive in Colorado is my nieces' one year old baby girl, who is hospitalized. Her father also has tested positive, but he is not hospitalized.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I was thinking about this very complicated and emotionally-charged topic of the "pandemic triage" situation and found myself conducting a thought experiment.
If I get the virus and am hospitalized, (taking up needed space and equipment, thereby taking those resources away from another), I might be "okay" with trading my ICU bed and ventilator to a younger patient with kids and a family to take care of. I'm only in my 50s and in good health. My parents are deceased, I have zero kids and no one but me is relying on me as the breadwinner.
I would require lots and lots of morphine (or similar) in trade for the bed and vent.
Am I crazy to be thinking this way?
Is there a need for a new type of consent form, similar to "DNR" but specifically for a pandemic?
IMO

I talked to my younger son and my husband about this very scenario last night. I live a great life. I’m willing to allow someone younger to have an opportunity for a great life. I explained my wishes. I looked over at my son and saw tears welling up in his eyes. So I stopped talking. I know I was heard.

 

[zecats]

Is Eating Takeout Food Safe During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

I plan to order take out- i think one can get carried away with fear --- you just have to be reasonable. For example, you take the food out of the bag and remove the food from the wrapping and
wash your hands. There is so little chance, if any of getting the virus thru food, that i am not going to worry about.

I saw an item on line the other day that talked about bringing the virus into your home on your shoes so you should remove
your shoes at the door. So i read a few other articles which stated that there is no record of foot to person transmission for the virus. One can go a little mad with all of this stuff--- it is so scary and frightening. I am not taking my shoes off at the door.

From what I can understand about transmission of this nasty virus it is person to person through coughing and sneezing with droplets being breathed in by someone within a certain distance or from the viruses staying on surfaces and a person touching that surface and then touching their face, nose or eyes.

I am not particularly worried about getting the virus from delivered packages: by the time you get the package it has been in transit so long the virus is most likely dead. However, since a human had to deliver the package, i do take precautions by trying not to bring the box in my home or if i bring in a small box, i take out the items from the box, sanitize the counter top and wash my hands.

I’m so grateful for the many restaurants offering take out options. Pizzerias are providing “make-your-own” pizza kits too, providing all ingredients. I’m helping them and they’re helping my family.

Even my coffee shop takes orders for freshly roasted beans delivered to the house. Such a treat. Cheers for the little things.

 

[margarita25]

Italian Fitness Coach With COVID-19: 'Feels Like Your Head Is Being Held Underwater'

 

[zecats]

GOV CUOMO

"New Yorkers never cease to amaze me. The outpouring of support is extraordinary.
62K medical staff have answered our call to help.
Over 10K mental healthcare workers have answered our call to help.
When someone needs something, there’s no place I’d rather be than New York."
Andrew Cuomo on Twitter

So grateful for the man. It affects me personally- my kids and grandkids live in NY. And kids all work in NYC. So glad he’s in charge there. Eases my worried mind. JMO

 

[cass523]

NJ

8,825 cases 108 Deaths

As of March 27 there were 8,825 cases in the state with 1,982 additional cases announced Friday.

Of the total deaths in New Jersey, 65% were male and 35% were female, said state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli Wednesday. They ranged in age from 30 to 78; 76% were over 60 years of age. Of the 62 people who died, 48% had some form of underlying conditions, Persichilli said.

Livestream: Gov. Phil Murphy delivers latest update on NJ coronavirus cases

 

[Henry2326]

5 STATES WITH HIGHEST DEATHS....

NY. 519
WA 150
LA. 119
NJ. 108
CA. 85

COVID-19/Coronavirus Real Time Updates With Credible Sources in US and Canada | 1Point3Acres

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Coronavirus: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty self-isolates with symptoms

Coronavirus: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty self-isolates with symptoms

Boris Johnson's chief medical officer Chris Whitty is self-isolating after experiencing coronavirus symptoms.

Professor Whitty said that he would be staying at home for the next seven days in a statement on Twitter, posted just hours after the prime minister confirmed that he had tested positive for the COVID-19 disease.


"After experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 last night, in line with the guidance, I will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days," said the professor.

"I will be continuing to advise the government on the medical response to coronavirus, supported by my deputies."

 

[MyBelle]

I was thinking about this very complicated and emotionally-charged topic of the "pandemic triage" situation and found myself conducting a thought experiment.
If I get the virus and am hospitalized, (taking up needed space and equipment, thereby taking those resources away from another), I might be "okay" with trading my ICU bed and ventilator to a younger patient with kids and a family to take care of. I'm only in my 50s and in good health. My parents are deceased, I have zero kids and no one but me is relying on me as the breadwinner.
I would require lots and lots of morphine (or similar) in trade for the bed and vent.
Am I crazy to be thinking this way?
Is there a need for a new type of consent form, similar to "DNR" but specifically for a pandemic?
IMO

I think there are DNR forms signed right now for the sickest ICU patients. All organs require oxygenated blood to survive and when they don't get it, they begin to fail. It happened with my dad. Hardest thing I ever had to do was sign the DNR.

JMO

 

[LadyL]

just got an emergency alert in Ontario, Canada that is usually used for amber alerts telling all returning travellers to go straight home, do not shop, do not visit, isolate for 14 days

 

[margarita25]

Italy’s Slow Progress in Fighting Coronavirus Is a Warning to West

 

[BHughes]

LOUISIANA 3/27
2,746
Cases Reported*

119
Deaths Reported

Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
773

270 of those on ventilators


54 of 64 parishes

Thursday (3/26)

2,305
Total number of people in Louisiana testing positive for coronavirus

83
Total number of deaths

53 of 64 parishes have cases


Wednesday (3/25)

1,795
Total number of people in Louisiana testing positive for coronavirus

65
Total number of deaths

48 of 64 parishes with cases

Tuesday (3/24)

1,388
Total number of people in Louisiana testing positive for coronavirus

46
Total number of deaths

43 of 64 parishes of Louisiana have cases

Quoting my own post to add: another parish just confirmed a positive. So that makes 55 of 64 parishes. The parish I'm in is now surrounded on all sides

 

[Henry2326]

GEORGIA

Emory to participate in clinical trial testing for first COVID-19 vaccine candidate Emory to participate in clinical trial testing for first COVID-19 vaccine candidate
11Alive News on Twitter

NEWS: @EmoryUniversity in Atlanta will begin enrolling healthy adult volunteers in a Phase 1 clinical trial of a vaccine designed to prevent #coronavirus disease. The trial began in Seattle last week & will enroll a total of 45 people across the 2 sites: Atlanta Site Added to NIH Clinical Trial of a Vaccine for COVID-19 | NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID News on Twitter
NIAID News on Twitter

 

[MyBelle]

Too delicious to not share:
Just as I got ready to cross the road on horseback, a cowboy friend pulls in, he asks if I need any food, he’s going to the “grocery” and happy to pick up stuff for me. Yeah, a loaf of wheat bread, please. 13 minutes later he’s back, so I ride up to his truck, thought you were going to the grocery? He looks at me like I just fell off the turnip truck, I did, here’s your bread.
Lol he went thru the drive in convenient, beer, milk, cigs, bread & buns. The man you never want to get stuck behind at a drive in. How I wish I could grocery shop at the Marathon window.
stay safe everyone.

How close do you all live to the suburbs? The reason I ask is that we live on a small acreage and those in our 'hood with horses are going to do a little parade for us at 6 PM tonight so families can come out to their front porches and wave. Kids of all ages love horses. We'll be in our porch rockers with a cocktail.

JMO

 

[Henry2326]

SOUTH CAROLINA

BREAKING: Representative Joe Cunningham released a statement Friday after testing positive for COVID-19. Rep. Joe Cunningham tests positive for COVID-19, remains in self-quarantine
WCBD on Twitter

Cunningham has been in self-quarantine since March 19 after learning he'd been in contact w/ another member of Congress who tested positive.
He says doctor told him to get tested yesterday because he has "been unable to smell or taste" for 10 days. Test just came back positive.
Jamie Lovegrove on Twitter

 

[I'm Just Here]

Hello WS friends, I am trying to stay strong as most of you are through this time. Helping my Dad through his cancer treatments - he was just out passing his extra fruits and veggies to people. Helping my RN daughter with 2 under school age children - she was in Wal mart to buy a pair of shoes for an elder patient. Most of all my best friend sister an RN in NC is sewing extra masks. We are close, we chat on the phone, laugh and cry at times. I can not believe how strong and unselfish she is. Together she and I are staying as positive as we can. I have not had a melt down until a person told me " I don't feel sorry for nurses or doctors etc... they chose the career, they can quit. " That statement is what makes me hurt the most. No one asks anyone to feel sorry during this hard time but please remember to pass on kindness and support.

 

[Alethea]

Especially, when he made a joke about stepping up production of ventilators, calling it Operation Last Gasp!

And bragging about how many hands he has shaken while saying herd immunity is how the UK will get through this - just don't think about the vulnerable. Telling people to just get sick it will be fine was the most bizarre thing I've seen so far. Thank God someone with a brain quickly talked them out of that plan.

 

[Henry2326]

#BREAKING: @HALcruises confirms 4 passengers aboard a #Florida-bound ship have died. Holland America says almost 150 more people have flu-like symptoms. 2 tested positive for #COVID19 #coronavirus @10NewsWTSP
4 passengers dead on Holland America cruise ship headed to Florida
Angelina Salcedo on Twitter

The Zaandam ship has been anchored off the coast of Panama awaiting permission to travel through the Panama Canal on its way back to Florida.

 

[CeeCeeCat]

Random reflection:

I’m noticing myself having some anxious thoughts re: food and supplies, like “I don’t have any milk, I don’t have this or that...”

Well I’m countering these thoughts to immediately focus on what I DO have.

Me too. I rolled my eyes at myself this morning as I caught myself thinking, ‘oh, but I want to make soup - I need a pot of basil!’
I find myself constantly having to remind myself of @cody22’s post from the other day, ‘I have enough food and TP, I have enough money to pay the bills’
Adjusting to the new normal is sometimes hard...but I/we have so much to still be grateful for.