Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #45

[margarita25]

Colorado:

“So far, there are 1,031 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Denver, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.”

Denver Health testing data shows which neighborhoods have highest coronavirus infection rates

—-

Unemployment claims on hold in Colorado for self-employed

—-

Longmont driver pulled over by police impersonator Monday morning – Longmont Times-Call

“A woman driving on Ninth Avenue in Longmont on Monday morning was stopped by a police impersonator who asked if she was on “essential travel,” according to the Longmont Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page.”

[...]

“The incident is among a string of police impersonator reports taking place across the Front Range and believed to be connected to the virus pandemic. Police in multiple counties are asking for people to be aware of the situation.”

—-

“Colorado health officials have ordered 10 refrigerator trucks and identified five locations to serve as medical sites as part of their preparation for the possibility that the new coronavirus could overrun the state’s hospitals and morgues with patients and bodies.

As of Wednesday, at least 193 people in Colorado have died from the novel coronavirus as hospitalizations rise to 1,162. Total confirmed cases are at 5,655.”

Coronavirus in Colorado, April 9: A look at the latest updates on COVID-19 – The Denver Post

—-

Commentary: Colorado doctor on 4-year-old son contracting COVID-19

 

[musicaljoke]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ontario-farmer-not-guilty-of-selling-raw-milk-1.793057

That farmer was later found not guilty. Is it still illegal in Canada? Raw milk is used in cheese so can you buy it there if you want to make cheese?

I just posted a map of everywhere in UK it can be purchased.

It's still illegal, both by federal law and by provincial law to sell raw milk in Canada. It's the only G7 country where it is completely illegal.

But, if you own the cow, then you can consume that cow's raw milk. Some people who want raw milk will own shares in a cow, and thereby skirt the law.

So if you want to make cheese from raw milk for your personal use, you can, providing you own the cow. Otherwise, cheese is made from pasteurized milk.

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Restrictions set to be extended - but could be eased in the 'next couple of weeks'

(Ireland)

RESTRICTIONS INTRODUCED TO tackle the spread of Covid-19 are set to be in place for at least another couple of weeks, Dr Cillian De Gascun of the National Virus Reference Laboratory indicated this morning.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland programme this morning, De Gascun warned that restrictions would not disappear overnight.

The restrictions were due to end on 12 April – but it is widely expected that the measures will continue beyond Easter Sunday.

De Gascun said that while he hoped that some of the restrictions could be lifted in the “next couple of weeks”, he said that “we need to do better before we can realistically lift those restrictions”.

“We are conscious of the fact that the restrictions are very difficult for people,” he said. “And they are not sustainable in the long term, so what we would hope to do is be able to lift them in the next couple of weeks and then monitor the situation from the virus perspective.”



He warned that the government could then possibly “increase the restrictions again if needs be depending on the number of cases, depending on the number of people going into hospital, the number of people going into intensive care”.

“There is a long way to go unfortunately,” he added.

 

[margarita25]

How do SARS and MERS compare with COVID-19?

 

[tresir2012]

The fact is they don't know yet if Hydroxychloroquine and a combo mix can help in CV-19. Hence, the studies now being conducted.

I will say this after being on the drug for years. I started taking it for RA in the 90's and then again started back on it several years ago. I do not remember any doctor being concerned about my heart or heart rhythms, nor did any doctor warn me of that. The main concern was for eye sight. I have had absolutely no side effects, and it has helped me so much. Now, perhaps, doctors could tell from looking at my chart that I have low blood pressure, or a strong heart, but I never heard any concerns regarding heart. I'd like to see data showing how many people have taken the drug and had no problems, tons of people take it, compared to the few that did have problems. I would think a doctor would know which patient should avoid that drug.

Please know, I'm not sticking up for anyone politically, but maybe some of this criticism about even trying the drug for CV-19 is political.

My view is if it helps and it is a proven drug already and is part of a legit study, then it is common sense that it be tried. This is not the only drug being trialled either, as HIV drugs as well as Ebola drugs are being trialled also. There are no cures out there so these trials are vital IMO. And I want to hear how they are going wherever possible.

It's really interesting to hear your perspective, as you have taken it for some time.

 

[margarita25]

Illinois Coronavirus Updates: ‘Super Spreader’ in Chicago, Case Total Passes 16K
“Illinois Coronavirus: Total Number of Cases Tops 16,000 With 528 Deaths
One month since the start of Illinois' stay-at-home order, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the state climbed over 16,000, with a total of 16,422 cases reported.

In addition to 1,344 new cases on Thursday alone, 66 additional deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, lifting the death toll across the state to 528, health officials announced.

Cases have been reported in more than 80 of Illinois' 102 counties.

CDC Report Traces February Coronavirus 'Cluster' in Illinois to 'Super-Spreader'
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventiontraces a "cluster" of Illinois coronavirus cases in February back to what it considers a "super-spreader," who unknowingly infected guests at a funeral and birthday party before social distancing rules were put in place.

The report reveals how quickly one person apparently infected at least 10 people, who then also spread the virus, for a total of 15 presumed cases.”

—-

CDC Report referenced above:
Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at Two Family Gatherings ...
April 8, 2020

 

[tresir2012]

Coronavirus: Florida school districts could return at different times, governor says

I agree that it should be considered that schools maybe go back after Easter in a lot of countries/states. Children are a low risk group. What do posters think?

 

[imstilla.grandma]

There is enough stock of hydroxychloroquine in the country and we are tracking its demand, availability and production on a daily basis," National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) Chairman Shubhra Singh told PTI.

India is the world's largest manufacturer of the drug, which is used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, malaria and lupus, she added.

"Ensuring the availability of the drug in the country is our first priority. Only after meeting the demand here, the exports are being done," Singh said.

India currently has an annual installed capacity of around 40 tonnes of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of hydroxychloroquine. With this capacity, it can make around 200 million tablets of 200 mg, which can be ramped up, the Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) had said.
Coronavirus pandemic | Enough stock of hydroxychloroquine in India: Govt

 

[margarita25]

Kentucky:
5 people confirmed dead as COVID-19 outbreak hits Louisville retirement community

“LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Mayor Greg Fischer said Thursday that 29 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed inside Treyton Oaks, a retirement community on West Oak Street in Louisville.

Fischer said 21 residents of the facility and eight staff members are among the positive cases. Five of those residents have died from the coronavirus, according to a news release from the facility.

—-

Beshear confirms 134 new coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths

“ Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Kentucky’s coronavirus case total now stands at 1,452.

Beshear said 134 new cases have been diagnosed since his daily update from Wednesday.”

—-

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, coronavirus meme hero, sparks hilarity online

—-

Kentucky woman too sick for nursing home, not sick enough for hospital dies of COVID-19

“On April 4, Jean Massamore, formerly of Dawson Springs, lost her battle to the disease.

BBM:

She died at Teague's Paris, Tennessee, home, her final stop after a series of moves, including a two-night hotel stay. The family's plight illustrates an increasingly urgent problem barreling down on assisted living facilities across Kentucky: what to do with ill residents not sick enough to remain in a hospital, but too much of a risk to live among other vulnerable elders.”

 

[tresir2012]

This is still a completely inaccurate and wrong-headed response, and the death toll in states like this will grow.

The advice to stay at home for over 65 is wrong do you think? Why do you think that as it seems to have been already proven to work?

 

[tresir2012]

I am absolutely disgusted with the Daily Mail website for showing photos and video of the mass graves in Hart Island New York. People have enough distress and anxiety without having to see that. The media has no sense of dignity and decency for the poor people who have lost their lives. It is utterly shameful publishing these extremely distressing images and video to generate clicks for advertising.

I agree it is distressing. However, those people being buried there had no next of kin to take care of their funerals and it appears to be a normal procedure in NYC when this happens. I was shocked at the fact that mass graves appear to be a regular thing there. Unless the DM is doing there usual sensualising of the situation. Wondering if any New Yorkers on here can comment.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I agree that it should be considered that schools maybe go back after Easter in a lot of countries/states. Children are a low risk group. What do posters think?

I’m not sure. I need to read more of Florida’s situation. I am a bit concerned about grandparents and the older generation. I think as a grandparent. If I’ve been desperately missing my grandkids or grandkids missing us during the quarantine, it might seem like a green light to visit one another if school were to resume. I don’t know. It so complicated. Kids need routine. They need social interaction. They need their grandma and grandpa. We need them. They also need to stay alive. And so do we. Oh gosh. It’s almost like the policy makers are forced/wanting to play the middle right now to please the most while still safeguarding. What a nightmare responsibility.


***COVID-19 affects older people more severely than younger people — and children are notorious for spreading germs, notes Claire McCarthy, MD, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.

“To be safe, grandparents really shouldn’t be doing childcare,” says Dr. McCarthy. “Even if the child is a baby who doesn’t go out into the world much at all, it’s impossible to be sure that the baby’s parents won’t bring anything home. As sad as it is, older adults are the ones who really need to isolate themselves. In a time of crisis, it’s natural to want to be with family and help them, but in this particular crisis families need to think differently — and keep grandparents safe.”
Grandparenting in the time of COVID-19 - Harvard Health Blog

 

[tresir2012]

Back in the 70's and 80's there was a government program that purchased milk, to keep the prices up for dairy farmers. They made this government cheese, and gave it away to older people, people with disabilities, low income, on the rez. It was a huge 5 lb. block of American cheese.

I have heard about "government cheese" and wondered what that was. Maybe they will start that up again, or shops should stop restricting sales of milk to people.

 

[margarita25]

Back in the 70's and 80's there was a government program that purchased milk, to keep the prices up for dairy farmers. They made this government cheese, and gave it away to older people, people with disabilities, low income, on the rez. It was a huge 5 lb. block of American cheese.

Man, I would love a 5 lb block of American cheese right now. Can’t wait for my groceries to get here in a few days. I’m about to gnaw on my arm.

 

[tresir2012]

I’m not sure. I need to read more of Florida’s situation. I am a bit concerned about grandparents and the older generation. I think as a grandparent. If I’ve been desperately missing my grandkids or grandkids missing us during the quarantine, it might seem like a green light to visit one another if school were to resume. I don’t know. It so complicated. Kids need routine. They need social interaction. They need their grandma and grandpa. We need them. They also need to stay alive. And so do we. Oh gosh. It’s almost like the policy makers are forced/wanting to play the middle right now to please the most while still safeguarding. What a nightmare responsibility.


***COVID-19 affects older people more severely than younger people — and children are notorious for spreading germs, notes Claire McCarthy, MD, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.

“To be safe, grandparents really shouldn’t be doing childcare,” says Dr. McCarthy. “Even if the child is a baby who doesn’t go out into the world much at all, it’s impossible to be sure that the baby’s parents won’t bring anything home. As sad as it is, older adults are the ones who really need to isolate themselves. In a time of crisis, it’s natural to want to be with family and help them, but in this particular crisis families need to think differently — and keep grandparents safe.”
Grandparenting in the time of COVID-19 - Harvard Health Blog

I know of someone in my village, (both OAP's one over 70 with underlying health problems) who are looking after their grandchild while their son goes to work. The son travels several miles to drop the kid off and go to work then travels back to pick the kid up on a daily basis. That kid would be better off at school IMO. The parents and grandparents are both breaking the rules. I imagine this is happening all over the country/the world. It's not really just about Florida. That just prompted my question.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Back in the 70's and 80's there was a government program that purchased milk, to keep the prices up for dairy farmers. They made this government cheese, and gave it away to older people, people with disabilities, low income, on the rez. It was a huge 5 lb. block of American cheese.

I used to get plenty of it for my little family when I had four children age five and under. It’s so yummy. You’re making me crave it just reading your post. Along with it, we got beans and peanut butter.

Eta: Darn it, I just went searching for cheese in the fridge. I had my crackers ready and all. None there. I’m gonna be thinking about it all day is.

 

[tresir2012]

Man, I would love a 5 lb block of American cheese right now. Can’t wait for my groceries to get here in a few days. I’m about to gnaw on my arm.

LOL. Hang in there.

 

[margarita25]

“JBS USA confirmed today that a team member has died from complications associated with COVID-19. The individual worked at the JBS production facility in Greeley, Colo., providing more than 30 years of dedicated service. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our team member. We are offering support to the family and our team members during this time. Our sympathies are with our fallen friend, the family and all those impacted by COVID-19.”
Coronavirus In Colorado: More Than 30 Workers At JBS Meat Packing Plant Have COVID-19

“This plant continues to operate. There are hundreds of people still there getting sick affecting others,” he complained.”

[...]

“JBS spokesman Cameron Bruett told CBS4 the plant is open because it involves food and is considered an “essential business.” He said, “It’s for the good of the nation.””

—-

“BEEF PRODUCTION
Located on the Colorado front range, the Greeley beef processing facility serves customers throughout the U.S. and exports more than 30% of its production to 20 different countries around the world, including Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.”

JBS

Hmm...I wonder if that plant supplies my grocery store...it seems they do service that grocery chain along with others.

I’m going to call and ask them tomorrow. If so, I’ll be amending my order.

—-

Another JBS plant mentioned here:
Meat Processing Plants Suspend Operations After Workers Fall Ill

“Several meat processing plants around the U.S. are sitting idle this week because workers have been infected with the coronavirus. Tyson Foods, one of the country's biggest meat processors, says it suspended operations at its pork plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa, after more than two dozen workers got sick with COVID-19. National Beef Packing stopped slaughtering cattle at another Iowa plant, and JBS USA shut down work at a beef plant in Pennsylvania.”

—-

Meat plants are shutting down as workers get sick - CNN

—-

LIVESTOCK-U.S. livestock futures slide as coronavirus worries roil market

“Smithfield Foods Inc, the world's biggest pork processor, said on Thursday it is temporarily closing a plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, because of the new coronavirus, the latest disruption to the U.S. food supply chain from the outbreak.”

—-

Tyson:

Tyson Foods CEO Provides Update on Efforts to Address COVID-19

Covid-19 exposes one of the big weaknesses of a consolidated US meat industry

 

[tresir2012]

I'd prefer not to be killed by a drug that would only complicate underlying heart conditions I have. So there can be no blanket use. Doctors are using it - but it's not for everyone.

It's no panacea.

Jury is still out on that while we await results of studies/trials etc. All we can hope is one or all of these drugs are at least helping. MOO.

 

[margarita25]

This is where Chris Watts was held:

ACLU, Weld jail inmates file lawsuit against sheriff for jail conditions amid COVID-19 pandemic | GreeleyTribune.com

ETA: those mugshots are scary