Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #44

[firebird]

I feel like I’m on Chopped. What can I make with a half opened bag of lentils from 2016, a freezer burned bag of frozen green beans, and a souvenir bottle of hot sauce someone got me as a gag gift 8 years ago?

I'm pretty sure you're joking. But if you're actually having trouble finding healthy food, I can send you some. Only the dry goods/prepared food aisles and paper products are bare here. There's plenty of fresh fish, meat and produce, as well as bread and other staples.

And that goes for everyone. If you're legit having trouble finding a common necessary item and I can get it for you, I'm happy to. I go to my local market almost every day.

 

[firebird]

I have been wondering if more employers will be open to more telecommuting, telework flexibilities. After all, most people are working from home now, if they can.

Honestly, I don't think so in most professions. I think we'll find that overeall productivity will be WAY down.

 

[neesaki]

Haven’t been able to read all posts, but has this already been posted ?
Immunologist says he has a possible cure for the coronavirus

”So what we have done is we've engineered neutralizing antibodies that go and block the virus. The coronavirus, if you were to zoom in on it, you would see a series, a ring of spikes, and it uses those spikes to invade human cells," Glanville said. "We've identified a series of super potent antibodies that block those spikes and therefore make the virus no longer infectious."

Glanville explained the power of antibodies, saying it helped during the Ebola epidemic.

"This is the thing that turned the tide against Ebola. The Ebola used to be a death sentence, about 50 percent mortality rate," Glanville said. "And then once a good antibody neutralizing solution was made, then I think 94 percent of people can walk away."

"So that transformed Ebola from a dangerous crisis to a manageable treatment," Glanville added.

The doctor also spoke about the advantages of antibodies over vaccines.

"We've also got antibodies to treat rabies. We've got antibodies to treat RSV in babies. Antibodies are used to for anti-venom. So this is extremely well-established platform technology. It has the advantage," Glanville said. "You can produce antibodies much faster than you can make a vaccine. And as I'd heard you mentioned previously on all that modeling, every day counts. We're venting an incredible amount of money out of our economy and risking lives. And so you want to have a medicine as quickly as possible."

 

[KALI]

Well, yes... Except without dragging their entire family along as if they're going to Disneyland!
Which is what I was experiencing the day before last, when I needed to shop.
Additionally, the parents were letting their kids run all around.
No masks, no gloves on anyone.
The older folks, were wearing protection gear.
I'm doing everything I can to not get this evil virus.
It's quite maddening to be around clueless people.
P.S. In our town, we have 40% or more hispanics from Mexico here.
Many, if not most, cling to the culture they were raised with.
I understand this. I live in a border town between Mexico and America and I am an immigrant myself. Though, not from Mexico.
The cultural differences are really showing here, right now in regards to sanitation.
This is not a political post.
This is what I am observing in my town.

Aren't most people going to have full carts when they leave Target or Walmart? I have only been to a grocery store twice in the past month, but my cart was full. I didn't plan on going again for awhile and I got some things for my elderly neighbour as well.

I don't see a problem with seeing lots of people at the markets with full carts. EVERYONE Needs supplies right now. JMO

 

[margarita25]

Situation report - 76
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
5 April 2020

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CDC / Coronavirus Self-Checker
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

“The purpose of the Coronavirus Self-Checker is to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care. This system is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease or other conditions, including COVID-19. This system is intended only for people who are currently located in the United States.

This project was made possible through a partnership with the CDC Foundation and is enabled by Microsoft’s Azure platform. CDC’s collaboration with a non-federal organization does not imply an endorsement of any one particular service, product, or enterprise.”

 

[mickey2942]

Honestly, I don't think so in most professions. I think we'll find that overeall productivity will be WAY down.

Honestly, I am going to work every day, and am rather worried about my own concentration. It makes me hope that our government is working okay.

 

[margarita25]

CDC:
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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CDC:

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CDC Launches New Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

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COVID-19-Related Phone Scams and Phishing Attacks

 

[firebird]

Honestly, I am going to work every day, and am rather worried about my own concentration. It makes me hope that our government is working okay.

Most of those people, for better or for worse, don't have a whole lot to actually worry about at the end of the day. So I think the gov't is carrying on just fine, for the most part. Assuming that business as usual is "just fine".

 

[dixiegirl1035]

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The Times newspaper is reporting Prime Minster of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson is receiving oxygen treatment in the hospital

Photo is from BBC Newsnight Reporter Lewis Goodall @lewis_goodall

I remember back in January, Dr. Campbell video showed a finger pulse/oximeter. I bought one for about $20 in case I even needed to evaluate my oxygen level. Just like the ones the docs use. Makes me feel prepared as I have lung issues already.

 

[KALI]

Katy. You are one of the best of the best.
I appreciate your posts 100%.

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

 

[JudgeJoe]

Well so much for the initial assurances that we can’t infect our pets with COVID-19. Or tigers. This is really unsettling in so many ways.
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo, first known case in the world

 

[Curious Me]

You know this plastic zipper bags that bedspreads and sheet sets come in?? If you could get two sides apart without tearing that plastic then using double side tape to stick the plastic around the bill of your hat??? That seems, in my mind, it would work perfectly for a face shield mask
I mean it wouldn't be a fashion statement or anything but really, I think fashion is out at this point .

Thank You for the idea of where I could find that type of plastic to make a hat or face shield. Brilliant You! It had to be some piece of plastic I could find in my own home.

 

[cass523]

So when this disease takes off on the African continent among humans, will it wipe out all the wild cats? Reminds me of the Denver mural about the extinct animals.

I read some scientists are wondering if this novel virus might impact apes.

It is not clear whether this virus might move from humans into other animals, in a process is called reverse zoonosis.

Scientists have already shown that great apes are susceptible to human respiratory infections, such as human rhinovirus C, one virus that can cause the common cold.

Because many apes in this group, which includes chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas, are already endangered, experts are concerned that COVID-19 could devastate populations.

Thomas Gillespie, Ph.D., a disease ecologist at Emory University, in Atlanta, GA, explains that the COVID-19 pandemic is “a potentially dire situation for great apes. There is a lot at stake for those in danger of extinction.”

Could COVID-19 impact great apes?

 

[squareandrabbet]

That would be great if more stores offered that around here. Only one here does and I’ve been on their website at all hours every day for a week trying to get a slot.
Instacart is hit or miss. Target does delivery but you only get 3 items out of the 30 you ordered. It’s incredibly frustrating. JMO

Today, I was down to my last flight of Diet Pepsi, my primary vice, and went online to try to get the local bulk-goods version of Peapod, called FreshDirect, to deliver some to me.

Three weeks ago I had had a huge problem getting my hands on a case, because of problems with every type (can, bottle, 2-liter) being out of their inventory.

Yesterday, I too couldn't find a single time slot in their visible scheduling software for any type of delivery.

I've been a member for almost 10 years now, so I have some type of privilege with "reserving delivery slots a week ahead"; I emailed the help line.

I'm still waiting to hear back from them as it was clearly well after working hours, and super-curious to see what they have to recommend. Might be time for Diet Pepsi rehab!

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.

Haha, I've been thinking that for multiple days, that someone should make a shoe sanitizer you simply step into; and that such a person would clean up in a fortune right now. I'm so tired of scrubbing my soles with Lysol wipes, and can tell I'm not getting anywhere in the treads of my tennies. My therapist and I video conferenced this week, where I learned that she and her hubby live across from a NYC hospital (as someone who lives on an ambulance corridor road myself, I pity them). She said the hospital paid a couple days ago for someone to come out and pressure wash the sidewalk; and the water sluicing down was filthy and repulsive beyond your worst dreams (I could only imagine).

On the bright side, Whole Foods has got people lining up on the sidewalk outside 6 feet apart waiting to get in; and is enforcing it with extra security (at least, I think they're extra security, lol. I know they have at least one guy present on the regular). The visible line's never been long, so maybe I'll queue up on it later this week for fruit and veg and report back on what the protocol is.

 

[Curious Me]

Easter is a week away? The Easter bunny better wear a mask and hide hand sanitizers.

 

[Curious Me]

Haha, I've been thinking that for multiple days, that someone should make a shoe sanitizer you simply step into; and that such a person would clean up in a fortune right now... snipped to reply

Want to invest in The Shoe Bidet?

 

[squareandrabbet]

Want to invest in The Shoe Bidet?

Yes!!

Now that's thinking!!

Maybe it can be done with ultraviolet light, so that it sanitizes itself afterwards.

We could sell one-foot-at-a-time ones at a cheaper price, for those who don't mind exchanging time for sanitation (this is the "COVID-19 Special"); or in case they've lost their jobs (also more portable for the likes of camping trips).

We could sell public double-footed ones to the government(s) for more $$, like public pay toilets (though if you don't like that analogy, although in my mind I've been envisioning it more like pull-cord showers at beaches; we do need some kind of rig-out to guarantee for the government vendors that people won't just up and steal them off the streets); etc., etc.

The more I think about this, the more I like it!

 

[Curious Me]

I remember back in January, Dr. Campbell video showed a finger pulse/oximeter. I bought one for about $20 in case I even needed to evaluate my oxygen level. Just like the ones the docs use. Makes me feel prepared as I have lung issues already.

Me too, lung issues.
I bought my oximeter several
years ago. I love it! I do notice sometimes it'll give me an off reading if on the wrong finger or if I just washed my hands. It helps encourage me to use my breathing techniques when my oxygen saturation level registers low. IMO, great gift idea for anyone with asthma.

 

[Curious Me]

We could sell one-foot-at-a-time ones at a cheaper price, for those who don't mind exchanging time for sanitation (this is the "COVID-19 Special");

We could sell public double-footed ones to the government(s) for more $$, like public pay toilets

You're cracking me up! Great thinking on how to market our product. The ultraviolet light idea is brilliant for our expensive "shoe sanitizer robot".

Nothing sells robots better than this darn virus. I wish I had one to go to the store for me.

 

[margarita25]

Coronavirus cases in Georgia: Nearly 60% of those sick under 60 years old
Updated: April 5, 2020 - 12:08 PM

“There are now 6,742 confirmed cases of coronavirus with 219 deaths in the state of Georgia, as of 7 p.m. Sunday. At least 1,296 cases required hospitalization.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 59 percent of the cases are ages 18-59, 36 percent are 60 and older, 4 percent unknown and 1 percent are under age 17.

The youngest person to die in Georgia was a 29-year-old woman in Peach County. The oldest was a 98-year-old man in Clarke County. The median age of the victims is 73.”

• breakdown of Georgia stats by County at above link