Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #44

[10ofRods]

A large, usually pre-fabricated metal structure with few doors and windows which houses a chain store.

One in which the boxes on palettes are simply opened as it become necessary. Inside the boxes are "cartons" and then single items.

 

[mickey2942]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/04/04/native-american-coronavirus/

There is one sentence in here, that could be disturbing. Apparently the Indians are checking ID's at their reservations, if people don't live there, they are not allowed in.

They are sovereign nations. But the roads are paid for with federal funds. This is probably not worth getting into, and people should be staying at home anyway. But, it is an interesting development.

 

[10ofRods]

Look at google classroom. My husband still has duct tape over the video camera on his laptop

My iPhone is still somewhat of a mystery to me, and even I can use google classroom from it. I was basically the guinea pig, to see how hard it would be for the parents and kids. Of course, they all do have chrome books supplied by our high school as well. I will tell you, Verizon is offering a free 15 Gb hotspot for their customers, and if you have many without resources, your college’s grant writer needs to get on Our Commitment | Google for Education. @10ofRods

Thank you. I'll pass that on to our IE/Grant People. It's a whole new world of relying on digital information.

 

[Spartygirl]

Yes, that might be easier to make than the hat. Sometimes, in my laziness, I picture myself waiting in the prescription line wearing a paper bag with glasses.

I want to invent the bleach mixture shoe cleaning tray someday.

OMG !! LMAO--I have followed Flylady for years haha

 

[10ofRods]

I have one daughter who is a teacher and having challenges and I have another daughter who has 2 children going to school "remotely" that have challenges.
I get where you are coming from, just by listening to both sides.

We have 2 granddaughters who are all of a sudden "homeschooling." Longterm, they'll be okay. It's like one Big Summer to them.

 

[Snoods]

I told my husband that I felt as if I was getting ready to diffuse a bomb or something.
Wipes, containers to dispose of shopping bags, and spray in car. Alcohol wipe for credit card. Gloves, mask. Change of gloves. Change of shoes on back deck, clean clothes in bathroom for a shower. I was so ready with a PLAN!
Got halfway there and realized I’d have to turn back. Forgot the credit card...

Ha! I could probably perform minor surgeries with my car keys, they have never been so clean.

 

[mickey2942]

My daughter asked me today what would have happened if this was 20 years ago, and I had to homeschool 6 kids, my 4 plus 2 steps.

I don't think that I would have survived.

 

[momrids6]

I have one daughter who is a teacher and having challenges and I have another daughter who has 2 children going to school "remotely" that have challenges.
I get where you are coming from, just by listening to both sides.

The kids here like the Socratic by google app for help if a teacher isn’t available. I am really impressed with how much the kids are helping each other (and the less techy teachers) as well. There really is an app for a lot if one looks. Here’s a starter list : The Savvy Parent’s Guide to 20 Free Educational Apps for Kids | Rasmussen College

and @10ofRods , have them try for a grant for those document cameras

 

[margarita25]

I just want to note that in April 1st’s WHO PC, Dr. Maria says around the 42:00ish mark “I am looking at data from Italy” and that there are cases of people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have died. Her comment is part of her response to a reporter’s question about what to tell others that can help them take CV more seriously.

• Which Italian report is she looking at I wonder and is this available?

Press briefings

 

[cass523]

"Masks: risks vs benefits: depends on the type, fit, use, environment, re-use, the PURPOSE... this is me in the OR- surgeons wear surgical masks to protect the patient from exposure to large particles from the surgeon.

Clinical trials done in the OR showed no difference in wound infection rates with and without surgical masks- but we still wear them. There IS evidence that surgical masks can be effective at reducing emission of particles from patients with TB and influenza.

Studies on cloth masks are very limited: one randomized trial on cloth vs medical masks found that those wearing cloth masks were 13times more likely to get flu-like illness than those wearing surgical masks.

Since surgical masks / PPEs are needed by health care workers and first responders, simply covering our faces with scarves or bandanas may be better than nothing at trying to SLOW THE SPREAD of coronavirus to others, but it is unlikely to protect the general public... We don’t know that there will be a real benefit but we don’t know that there won’t be either. For an excellent scientific review on this pls read this... (link below)

Masks-for-all for COVID-19 not based on sound data

Written by:
Dr. Brosseau is a national expert on respiratory protection and infectious diseases and professor (retired), University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Sietsema is also an expert on respiratory protection and an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.(In depth review and studies of masks and respirators)

In response to the stream of misinformation and misunderstanding about the nature and role of masks and respirators as source control or personal protective equipment (PPE), we critically review the topic to inform ongoing COVID-19 decision-making that relies on science-based data and professional expertise.

These recommendations are based on a review of available literature and informed by professional expertise and consultation. We outline our review criteria, summarize the literature that best addresses these criteria, and describe some activities the public can do to help "flatten the curve" and to protect frontline workers and the general public.

"For readers who are disappointed in our recommendations to stop making cloth masks for themselves or healthcare workers, we recommend instead pitching in to locate N95 FFRs and other types of respirators for healthcare organizations."

Dr Jennifer Ashton on Instagram: “Masks: risks vs benefits: depends on the type, fit, use, environment, re-use, the PURPOSE... this is me in the OR- surgeons wear surgical…”

COMMENTARY: Masks-for-all for COVID-19 not based on sound data

I found this company a year ago, GIR (Get It Right) on one of the weekly GMA Deals and Steals or View Your Deals and read last week the company is now making masks. My family did not have any. I was not sure about silicone but read, "soft material such as silicone is an amazing ingredient to make respirators." Lots of colors to choose from and having a box of 10 refills is a plus.

"When we realized there was a need for protective gear for everyone from healthcare workers to grocery store workers to you and me. We’ve reached 5000+ donations in a matter of 24 hours!"

A reloadable silicone mask fitted with a PM2.5 filter, Breathable face shield is made with medical-grade, FDA and LFGB approved silicone. Fitted with a filter, your mask will help fight the spread of COVID-19. Each kit comes packaged with five filters; you can purchase additional filters from us here, or use your own filter supply. Donating a portion of each sale to food banks in NY, LA, and Seattle (with more to come)

You can sanitize your mask in the dishwasher, microwave (15 seconds), oven (5 minutes at 300°), autoclave, or by hand washing vigorously with soap and hot water.

Reusable Face Mask

 

[ColyH]

I wonder if this will change the way we educate children and parents choose home schooling over the traditional way.

 

[Rose in SC]

Here's an idea!

The FlyLady

Wow - that is awesome, lol! I have a box of those sheets in my office - going to have to try it when I get to work in the morning. DH and I have been making masks out of blue shop towels per the Washington Post and now face shields from sheet protectors courtesy of The FlyLady! What a lovely sight we'll be!

 

[Curious Me]

Here's an idea!
The FlyLady

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Yes, that might be easier to make than the hat. Sometimes, in my laziness, I picture myself waiting in the prescription line wearing a paper bag with glasses.

I want to invent the bleach mixture shoe cleaning tray someday.

OMG !! LMAO--I have followed Flylady for years haha

Thanks to ginger~snap, I discovered her. Flylady is cute with good ideas. We have to keep smiling.

Someone posted on Flylady's site--
"April Distance brings May Existence."

 

[firebird]

I just want to note that in April 1st’s WHO PC, Dr. Maria says around the 42:00ish mark “I am looking at data from Italy” and that there are cases of people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have died. Her comment is part of her response to a reporter’s question about what to tell others that can help them take CV more seriously.

• Which Italian report is she looking at I wonder and is this available?

Press briefings

Here are the US death rates among the age groups. As you can see, they don't even include under-20's because the death rate is so low. Less than .03%, at least. In prior posts, when I'm referring to young people, those are the people I'm talking about. The kids in the age range who are most impacted by the flu (along with the elderly), but not by this virus. Although I don't consider people in their 40's and 50's to be "young." Not old, but not young

eta: as far as I can tell, these statistics do not account for underlying conditions.

The death rate among those who were sickened by the disease was roughly 0.03% for people in their 20s; 0.08% for people in their 30s; 0.16% for people in their 40s; 0.6% for people in their 50s; 1.9% for people in their 60s; 4.3% for people in their 70s; and 7.8% for people 80 years old and older, the researchers found.

Risk for severe COVID-19 increases with each decade of age

 

[margarita25]

I just want to say again what a huge academic crush I have on Dr. Mike. I think he is one of the most brilliant, respectable, compassionate, eloquent people I’ve ever heard speak. I hang on his every word. Again, I can not express my respect for these leaders on the WHO panel enough. I’m currently listening to Dr. Mike talk about Africa, Nigeria specifically. These persons on this panel are so experienced and knowledgeable. They have been working for years and years all over the world on various epidemics. I am so impressed with them.

 

[katydid23]

In all fairness, I think distancing & isolating mean little.
How can anyone expect either to be taken seriously if large auto plants employing 8k+ continue to operate? Or, on a smaller scale, the box stores?

What does it matter if large plants and big box stores are still operating, in terms of us distancing and isolating?

This country NEEDS to keep the supply lines open and people on lockdown still need fresh food, pet food, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.

The country would totally collapse if we shut down every single big business.

Those who are not essential workers need to shelter in place, and take protective measures when they venture out for supplies. That will collapse the curve.

Meanwhile, our country needs to keep some major business up and running, to avoid a total financial collapse. We are already heading for a major financial disaster but we have to try and make it possible for us to slowly bounce back and recover from it. JMO

 

[jjenny]

One thing is clear to me. I much rather have those coughing and sneezing morons to have a mask on than not. At least they will be coughing and sneezing into their masks.

 

[Trino]

I wonder if this will change the way we educate children and parents choose home schooling over the traditional way.

I've heard as many as 40,000 kids are ignoring online learning.

The kids here like the Socratic by google app for help if a teacher isn’t available. I am really impressed with how much the kids are helping each other (and the less techy teachers) as well. There really is an app for a lot if one looks. Here’s a starter list : The Savvy Parent’s Guide to 20 Free Educational Apps for Kids | Rasmussen College and @10ofRods , have them try for a grant for those document cameras

Many kids are ignoring online learning. 15,000 in LA alone. Up to 25% of 600,000 have no internet.
Thousands of Los Angeles high school students are not accessing online learning during school closures

 

[KALI]

I know what to say.
If you have a violent person living with you in quarantine. Try to get them to leave the dwelling.
If they will not, then you need to leave, taking children and pets with you.
Go ANYWHERE you can possibly think of. If you have no family, go to a police station.
Explain your situation. If they won't help, go to a church, or numerous churches. Keep going until you find safe harbor.
Staying under quarantine, in one household with a violent or unstable person can create a powder keg.
Get out.

Oh my goodness, that is terrible. People with a marginal grip on sanity seem to be losing it. I don't know what to say. Terrible.

 

[firebird]

I've heard as many as 40,000 kids are ignoring online learning.


Many kids are ignoring online learning. 15,000 in LA alone. Up to 25% of 600,000 have no internet.
Thousands of Los Angeles high school students are not accessing online learning during school closures

Here, they are lending laptops and hotspots, as well as delivering breakfast and lunch to everyone. At the same time, not really surprised that kids are treating this as a vacation. I'm guessing they'll all end up with passing grades and they know it. If they even care. Which many of them likely don't.