Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #48

[Herat]

How sad is this though? It's Friday night and the world is sitting around getting educated on nasal swabs.

It could be worse.

We could be listening to a presentation on rectal swabs....

 

[Bravo]

I think we all know exactly how the swab test is conducted. <modsnip>. My biggest question in a slow return to work is what are these Parents going to do for child care.

 

[musicaljoke]

(CNN)Beaches and parks in Jacksonville, Florida, reopened Friday afternoon as more states consider easing restrictions put in place to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Crowds at Jacksonville Beach cheered when the barriers came down on the beach, according to CNN affiliate WJXT.

Beaches will be open from 6 to 11 a.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. daily with some restrictions, according to Jacksonville's website. Recreational activities such as running, biking, hiking and swimming will be permitted during this soft reopening, the city's website said.

Activities such as sunbathing or any type of group activity will not be allowed at beaches during the restricted hours and items like towels, blankets, chairs, coolers and grills will not be permitted on the beach.

Jacksonville beaches reopen in Florida as states begin easing stay-at-home restrictions

Travis Akers on Twitter
PIC IS 26 MINUTES AFTER BEACH OPENED.

No one is going to want to use the public bathrooms ... ewh!

 

[Kensie]

No one is going to want to use the public bathrooms ... ewh!

Speaking of bathrooms, I just feel for our truckers. I guess a guy could have a little easier time than a female.

 

[Bravo]

Yes open the beaches, open up the economy etc. etc. meanwhile testing is not where it should be or a solid plan of States having everything they need to test. So people will die

 

[Bravo]

CNN about to show the beaches in Jacksonville after the break. I saw a brief clip and it looked "busy"

 

[margarita25]

I keep thinking about that video from earlier today which showed the micro-droplets escaping from peoples mouth’s under a high tech camera. I don’t know if I’ll ever get that vision out of my head now whenever I’m talking to someone.

Reference:

This is interesting, NHK uses powerful cameras to detect droplets from sneezing, coughing and talking loudly

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[Kensie]

My state has beaches in the south end and they are thinking of opening the beaches very soon. I understand that tourists generate a lot of funds but geez it is too scary to think about.
I love the beach but I sure as heck am not going.

When will beaches reopen?

 

[Kensie]

Is it safe to reopen Alabama salons, tattoo shops?

is it safe - He!! No.

 

[margarita25]

My state has beaches in the south end and they are thinking of opening the beaches very soon. I understand that tourists generate a lot of funds but geez it is too scary to think about.
I love the beach but I sure as heck am not going.

They obviously haven’t read the Scripps report. (Grabbing for reference)

Eta / quick links

UC San Diego virus expert pleads with surfers to stay out of the ocean to avoid coronavirus
Mar 31

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Coronavirus at beaches? Surfers, swimmers should stay away, scientist says
Apr 2

““I wouldn’t go in the water if you paid me $1 million right now,” she said.

The beach, in her estimation, is one of the most dangerous places to be these days, as the novel coronavirus marches silently across California.”

[...]

“Prather fears that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could enter coastal waters in similar ways and transfer back into the air along the coast.

In her research, Prather has found that the ocean churns up all kinds of particulate and microscopic pathogens, and every time the ocean sneezes with a big wave or two, it sprays these particles into the air. She believes that this new coronavirus is light enough to float through the air much farther than we think. The six-feet physical distancing rule, she said, doesn’t apply at the beach, where coastal winds can get quite strong and send viral particles soaring.”

[...]

“In the eyes of California health officials, beaches pose a health threat by drawing large crowds of people who will congregate too closely and trigger a chain of infections.”

 

[Herat]

I hope the state epidemiologist is in the beach parking lot taking down license plate numbers for the eventual COVID-19 outbreak investigation

 

[LadyL]

Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus outbreak began in late 2019, has revised its coronavirus death toll by 50%, admitting that a further 1,290 people have died after contracting the virus, but China denies that it covered up the figures.

China Just Admitted Coronavirus Death Toll In Wuhan Was 50% Higher Than Reported

 

[cody22]

The other day I was chatting with the guy on the phone at the liquor store while placing an order and asked if they’ve been busy. He said they were absolutely swamped with people getting their stimulus checks. It seems booze was first on the list for many lol.

As for me, I have 3 beers left in the fridge that I now call my “liquid gold”. I am going to try to save them until my birthday in a few months. I doubt they'll last that long but I’m sure going to try.

I’m drinking some powdered wheat grass right now. Woohoo

Powdered wheat grass and nasal swabs......You girls sure do know how to "Party."....LOL !..... Runawaaaay !....moo

 

[Bravo]

Ladies if u must pee in a bush this summer have a looky loo first. I was camping as a teen and did so in the dead of night. End result was there was barely a spot on my body that didn't have poison ivy. I was one day away from being hospitalized as the Dr. feared it going into my eyes. It didn't but it was awful. Had a bunch of shots, pills and creams. Sooo that's my public service announcement lol

 

[LadyL]

World-renowned British primatologist Jane Goodall says the coronavirus pandemic was caused by humanity's disregard for nature and disrespect for animals.

Jane Goodall says 'disrespect for animals' caused pandemic

 

[Tillicum]

I think we all know exactly how the swab test is conducted. IMO there are more important things to discuss. My biggest question in a slow return to work is what are these Parents going to do for child care.

Well they've set up temporary hospitals, maybe they'll set up temporary schools in order to social distance? In Ohio they had special day care provided for medical personnel' children. They were set up so each child was always at least 6 feet apart.

 

[LadyL]

Ladies if u must pee in a bush this summer have a looky loo first. I was camping as a teen and did so in the dead of night. End result was there was barely a spot on my body that didn't have poison ivy. I was one day away from being hospitalized as the Dr. feared it going into my eyes. It didn't but it was awful. Had a bunch of shots, pills and creams. Sooo that's my public service announcement lol

oh nooooooooooo
LOL!

 

[NuttMegg]

Nebraska Outdoor Outlet Mall Plans To Reopen Before State's Coronavirus Cases Peak

 

[10ofRods]

Some interesting differences between Canada and US.

More women are acquiring CoVid in Canada than in the US (as far as I can tell - 55% of Canadian cases are women). Perhaps it's differential testing. Also, so many more people have recovered in Canada. So many more tests done per capita, as well. Good job.

With 1726 new cases in Canada yesterday, Canada should hold steady on its course. They're on the plateau and can get this cycle under management if everyone just stays home for another couple weeks and then Canada can have a common sense opening of some sort.

 

[Kensie]

They obviously haven’t read the Scripps report. (Grabbing for reference)

Eta / quick links

UC San Diego virus expert pleads with surfers to stay out of the ocean to avoid coronavirus

—-

““I wouldn’t go in the water if you paid me $1 million right now,” she said.

The beach, in her estimation, is one of the most dangerous places to be these days, as the novel coronavirus marches silently across California.”

[...]

“Prather fears that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could enter coastal waters in similar ways and transfer back into the air along the coast.

In her research, Prather has found that the ocean churns up all kinds of particulate and microscopic pathogens, and every time the ocean sneezes with a big wave or two, it sprays these particles into the air. She believes that this new coronavirus is light enough to float through the air much farther than we think. The six-feet physical distancing rule, she said, doesn’t apply at the beach, where coastal winds can get quite strong and send viral particles soaring.”

[...]

“In the eyes of California health officials, beaches pose a health threat by drawing large crowds of people who will congregate too closely and trigger a chain of infections.”

I NEVER go in the water. I just like to look at it, sip a cocktail and daydream. I have to be able to see where I am walking and what I am stepping on. I guess I will settle for a kiddie pool and use my imagination.