Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #38

[JerseyGirl]

School closures extended for another 2 weeks in New York state

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that schools across the state will close for at least another two weeks, extending closures that were in effect until April 1.

"I don't do this joyfully but I think when you look at where we are ... it only makes sense to keep the schools closed," Cuomo said.

Officials will reassess the need for possible continued closures following the new two-week period.

New York City schools are closed to students until at least April 20.

Coronavirus updates: U.K. leader tests positive as U.S. states seek help

 

[JerseyGirl]

North Dakota reports state's first coronavirus death

North Dakota's health department has reported the state's first coronavirus death. It said in a tweet the patient was a man in his 90s from Cass County. He had underlying health conditions and the source of his COVID-19 infection was unknown.

Coronavirus updates: U.K. leader tests positive as U.S. states seek help

 

[MimosaMornings]

Health Insurance after company closes or let go from job......
Lost my job two weeks ago. Was lucky to get 30 days of health insurance for 30 days.

What the heck are people supposed to do after the 30 days are up? COBRA is expensive and how do you afford it if you’re out of work.

I’ve applied to get on my spouse’s insurance plan but have to get bloodwork and labs done.

How many people in the US have health insurance through their employee?

(Think I read it was around 51%)?

 

[margarita25]

CT - Doctor Coughs on Co-Workers on Purpose.....

UConn Health doctor arrested after he coughed on co-workers on purpose, spokeswomen say

Quotes from article:

A UConn Health doctor has been arrested after an incident in which police say he intentionally coughed on medical staff.

UConn police charged Dr. Cory Edgar with breach of peace Thursday morning, according to university spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz. Edgar is an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute.

Witnesses told police the physician “intentionally coughed on two other medical employees at the health center in close proximity,” she said, “and that the witnesses and medical workers believed he was purposely disregarding space and safety concerns involving the Coronavirus pandemic.”

Police responded shortly before 10 a.m., Reitz said and Edgar was issued the misdemeanor summons.


UConn Health is conducting an administrative review of the incident, according to UConn Health spokeswoman Jennifer Walker.

WTH?

 

[raysgirl1126]

Las Vegas attorney launches lawsuit against China on behalf of small businesses, accusing the country of 'misinformation, cover-ups and destruction of evidence' around coronavirus

Las Vegas attorney launches lawsuit against China on behalf of small businesses | Daily Mail Online

It’s about time

 

[JerseyGirl]

Philadelphia reports second coronavirus-related death

A second Philadelphia resident has died as a result of the coronavirus.

No details were yet available.The city announced earlier this week that the first city resident known to have died of the coronavirus was a male patient in his 50s with an underlying medical condition.

Flight attendant based in Philadelphia has died after testing positive for coronavirus; Pa. officially moves primary election to June 2

 

[Henry2326]

MY NOTES OF GOV CUOMO PRESSER...IMO

Apex in 21 days.....approx April 17
On average patients that need ventilators are on it for 20 days.
Moving to plan B for hospital beds. Asking President to build 4 additional temporary hospitals. One in each borough. Additional 4,000 beds.
Mercy ship will be in NYC on Monday.
Looking at school dormitories for isolation.

 

[MajorHoople]

It's always encouraging to hear when people have recovered.

"As of Friday, March 27, Knox County is reporting 30 positive cases so far, with 11 listed as recovered, meaning they have been released from isolation.

Sixteen women and 14 men have tested positive. Three children under 10 have been diagnosed, and there are three between the ages of 11 and 20. Four people in their twenties and six in their thirties have been diagnosed. Between the ages of 41-50, there are three cases and for cases between the ages of 51 and 60. There are four cases of people in their sixties and two in their seventies. There's one case of someone older than 91."

Knox Co. reporting 30 confirmed coronavirus cases, 11 now listed as recovered

 

[Sillybilly]

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[Recidivist]

Health Insurance after company closes or let go from job......
Lost my job two weeks ago. Was lucky to get 30 days of health insurance for 30 days.

What the heck are people supposed to do after the 30 days are up? COBRA is expensive and how do you afford it if you’re out of work.

I’ve applied to get on my spouse’s insurance plan but have to get bloodwork and labs done.

How many people in the US have health insurance through their employee?

(Think I read it was around 51%)?

I wondered the same thing. Isn't there some kind of plan for insurers to not cut the coverage when this happens. I keep asking the tv during the daily briefs, and no one but me seems to be asking.

 

[weepingangel]

More than 160 Boston hospital workers test positive for coronavirus - The Boston Globe

More than 160 Boston hospital workers test positive for coronavirus
Many appear to be due to community spread, as opposed to contact with infected patients.
By Priyanka Dayal McCluskey Globe Staff,Updated March 26, 2020, 12:13 p.m.

At Mass. General, 41 employees have contracted the virus, hospital officials said. ERIN CLARK/GLOBE STAFF
Major hospitals in Boston are seeing a steep rise in the number of infected workers, a doubling to more than 160 in the past two days, which officials believe may be more attributable to community spread than contact with infected patients.

How overwhelmed could New England hospitals become? Explore maps of different scenarios

At Massachusetts General Hospital, 41 members of the staff have tested positive for COVID-19, a quadrupling from earlier in the week, and at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 51 employees have been infected, up from 33 two days ago.

At Tufts Medical Center, the number of staff who have the virus has increased from 29 to 52 workers since Tuesday, and at Boston Medical Center, 22 have tested positive, more than tripling since earlier this week.

More at link

 

[Darling136]

Well, I sanitized my loaf of bread & left it on my covered porch coffee table. I just heard an odd sound so I rushed out to see what the heck was going on. I got out just in time to see the neighborhood thief (large German shop’) trotting away with my bread. My fault.

I have to admit, first i did have to giggle a bit!
But then, are you going to try shopping again?

 

[gngr~snap]

Well, I sanitized my loaf of bread & left it on my covered porch coffee table. I just heard an odd sound so I rushed out to see what the heck was going on. I got out just in time to see the neighborhood thief (large German shop’) trotting away with my bread. My fault.

The next door neighbor catered BBQ. He left a smoked Turkey open, in the back of his van. Doors wide open too.
German Shepherd in the neighborhood had quite a feast.
My neighbor was screwed! No way to smoke another one before the party.
Life lessons!
Lol
Moo

 

[SA55]

Sorry, but this can not be serious?!

apparently so

Senator Marsha Blackburn submits resolution to hold China accountable for ‘serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak’


not meant to be political, just informative reply

 

[Windsorite]

Maybe his French is just bad... or not (I swear I hear the translator starting to laugh on occasion).

Justin’s French is decent. He was educated at a Private French school.

 

[margarita25]

WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp
Updated 27 March 2020
20 March 2020

“WHO has launched a dedicated messaging services in Arabic, English, French and Spanish with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it.”

[...]

“English

Send "hi" to +41 79 893 18 92 on WhatsApp

wa.me/41798931892?text=hi “

More at link, including other languages

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Doc T said in a PC this has been widely successful so far.

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Noting that he also mentioned TicToc has donated/is on board (paraphrasing).

 

[Henry2326]

11:16 am
"As usual with “this” General Motors, things just never seem to work out. They said they were going to give us 40,000 much needed Ventilators, “very quickly”. Now they are saying it will only be 6000, in late April, and they want top dollar. Always a mess with Mary B. Invoke “P”.
Donald J. Trump on Twitter

11:23 am
"General Motors MUST immediately open their stupidly abandoned Lordstown plant in Ohio, or some other plant, and START MAKING VENTILATORS, NOW!!!!!! FORD, GET GOING ON VENTILATORS, FAST!!!!!! " @GeneralMotors @Ford
Donald J. Trump on Twitter

11:31 am
"We have just purchased many Ventilators from some wonderful companies. Names and numbers will be announced later today!"
Donald J. Trump on Twitter

"Why is Trump begging GM to make ventilators instead of using Defense Production Act to ORDER them to make them?"
(((DeanObeidallah))) on Twitter

 

[SA55]

Well, I sanitized my loaf of bread & left it on my covered porch coffee table. I just heard an odd sound so I rushed out to see what the heck was going on. I got out just in time to see the neighborhood thief (large German shop’) trotting away with my bread. My fault.

have to watch those porch pirates

 

[gngr~snap]

On a positive note, I have not gotten 1 robo call in a week! They must all be at home too!
Moo

 

[Reasonable & Just]

Justin’s French is decent. He was educated at a Private French school.

I know, and he is far more educated than I. I speak no French. Just going for some levity, since translator seemed to have the giggles. I apologize!