Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #49

[CSIDreamer]

Had not envisaged that but I guess less accidents due to stay at home regs and cancelled operations in readiness for the virus. Would that be why?

I'm sure. Plus, I'm convinced genuinely sick people that need treatment are staying at home out of fear. Which doesn't bode well for their outcomes.

Of course, across the river shootings are up by 150%. Go figure.

 

[tresir2012]

Same in Ohio. That is probably why Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is allowing for medical treatment starting May 1st when the state begins to reopen, medical treatment that goes beyond COVID-19 treatment.

Ok so is the virus retreating? Are we seeing improvements, slowdowns?

 

[Henry2326]

SOUTH CAROLINA

Positivity rate. 10.8 (double adequate level of 5%)
Testing per 1000 people is 7.1 (extremely low)
Haven't peaked yet.....containment strategy from epidemiologists is June 1
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South Carolina beaches and retail shops will begin to open in the coming week, according to two state representatives.

Representative Josiah Magnuson (R - District 38), who represents Spartanburg County, said in a Facebook post, that he got a call from the Governor's office saying he intends to announce a re-opening plan on Monday.

"The plan will begin with our retail shops and beaches and move into gear from there. Social distancing measures will continue to be required, as suggested in the letter sent by myself along with Rep. Jones and Rep. Hill," Rep. Magnuson's post said.

WYFF News 4 spoke with Rep. Magnuson on the phone Saturday night, soon after he posted the news to Facebook.

South Carolina beaches, some retail shops to open this week, state representatives say

No plan in sight: Test troubles cloud Trump recovery effort

IHME | COVID-19 Projections

 

[tresir2012]

I may be wrong, so take this as my opinion only. As I recall, I saw an article about this quite a while ago, so I'm having trouble finding it. I think there were a few problems with the drive-in church. One was that people were not all staying in their cars, but there were photos of people opening windows and leaning out, so not totally social distancing. The second problem was that collection plates were going around carried from one car to the next, and I can't remember if masks and gloves were worn. So, as I said, this is my opinion, but maybe someone can find a link? MOO

They should have just had bins strategically placed to throw it in at the entrance/exits.

 

[mickey2942]

South Carolina will have the same situation as Montana. NYC people will flock to get out of the city, even for a short break. And if they are still positive, they will shed virus all over.

There was a man from the Diamond Princess, who was still testing positive for COVID19, 30 days after being in quarantine. He had a very mild case. But he couldn't leave quarantine, due to positive tests.
More coronavirus patients testing positive again after recovery: report

 

[cody22]

“Irrelevant” was a poor use of words on my part @cody22. My apologies. Of course no one’s beliefs are irrelevant. But there are times when pushing your beliefs in a particular situation isn’t helpful. Oregon will open up. That’s a given. There really is no need to protest unless you are putting your desire for it to open up right away ahead of the governor’s need to do it in a way that takes all Oregonians needs and wants into consideration.

But of course, if someone believes that the stay-at-home orders are unconstitutional, they are going to protest no matter what. And that appears to be what these protests are about. They have a right to protest...and I have a right to criticize them. I’m very wary of any governmental figure using a crisis as an excuse to violate the constitution and seize power, but I honestly don’t think that’s what happening in the states with stay-at-home orders. Most have laid out a plan to reopen and I would like to give them a chance to follow through without having to deal with protests that violate the social distancing requirements and endanger others. I hope that clarifies my comment...long-windedly. JMO

Excellent post...... Yall hang in there.....Catch a smile from West Texas.............moo

 

[Tigerlily75]

I remember a discussion about whether the virus can survive in the freezer, here is a new article on the topic

How long can COVID-19 survive if frozen in a freezer?

 

[CSIDreamer]

I may be wrong, so take this as my opinion only. As I recall, I saw an article about this quite a while ago, so I'm having trouble finding it. I think there were a few problems with the drive-in church. One was that people were not all staying in their cars, but there were photos of people opening windows and leaning out, so not totally social distancing. The second problem was that collection plates were going around carried from one car to the next, and I can't remember if masks and gloves were worn. So, as I said, this is my opinion, but maybe someone can find a link? MOO

Here's one. No masks, no gloves, no mandate for such at the time of article.

Churches offer drive-in services as coronavirus forces social distancing

 

[dixiegirl1035]

For those that want to see the presser for the state who is "leading the curve" in the United States, and what is the status of the disease/what they are doing/their plan/their experience/their results etc.... New York State presser to begin in a few minutes.

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[Bravo]

It's a respiratory virus. You can't stick soap and water up your nose.

LOL next folks will be walking around with slivers of bar soap hanging from their nostrils.

 

[jjenny]

My husband is a paramedic....he is astounded at what people are doing. Every day he is begging those with less serious issues to go to a clinic or doctor instead of the hospital that is full of covid patients. He tells them they might leave with more than they went in for.

Agreed that Montana has more short term hope. Positivity rate is 4.2 but they haven't tested, barely at all....9.4 per 1000 people as compared to NY at 28 per 1000.

Testing, Testing, Testing.....without it going forward, you have no idea what's going on until it lands in the hospital which is too late.

No plan in sight: Test troubles cloud Trump recovery effort

Where is that doctor? Some are now only doing telecommunication. It's not going to work if a person has trauma that needs to be taken care of.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

SOUTH CAROLINA

Positivity rate. 10.8 (double adequate level of 5%)
Testing per 1000 people is 7.1 (extremely low)
Haven't peaked yet.....containment strategy from epidemiologists is June 1
---------------------------------------------

South Carolina beaches and retail shops will begin to open in the coming week, according to two state representatives.

Representative Josiah Magnuson (R - District 38), who represents Spartanburg County, said in a Facebook post, that he got a call from the Governor's office saying he intends to announce a re-opening plan on Monday.

"The plan will begin with our retail shops and beaches and move into gear from there. Social distancing measures will continue to be required, as suggested in the letter sent by myself along with Rep. Jones and Rep. Hill," Rep. Magnuson's post said.

WYFF News 4 spoke with Rep. Magnuson on the phone Saturday night, soon after he posted the news to Facebook.

South Carolina beaches, some retail shops to open this week, state representatives say

No plan in sight: Test troubles cloud Trump recovery effort

IHME | COVID-19 Projections

Over 50% of states are still over 35% growth in cases within the last week.



Source: Within the jpeg

 

[Henry2326]

To open, a state should be testing at 50 per 1000 people. No state is even close.

To reopen the United States by mid-May, the number of daily tests performed between now and then should be 500,000 to 700,000, according to the Harvard estimates.

Ummmm... comment by VP would only get us to 300,000 tests per day.
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Vice President Pence tells Chris Wallace the U.S. is conducting about 150,000 tests per day and four million tests have been conducted overall.

Pence was asked when the U.S. would have half a million tests a day since researchers at Harvard University now estimate that would be the minimum to reopen the country by mid-May.
Pence says he's hopeful they can double the 150k # by working w governors.
Coronavirus Testing Needs to Triple Before the U.S. Can Reopen, Experts Say

Coronavirus Testing Needs to Triple Before the U.S. Can Reopen, Experts Say

 

[Henry2326]

Where is that doctor? Some are now only doing telecommunication. It's not going to work if a person has trauma that needs to be taken care of.

I stated less serious issues....that wouldnt include trauma. Agreed, telemedicine can handle UTI, headaches, minor aches and pains, allergy, constipation, ear ache....yes, he gets calls for these in 911.

 

[weepingangel]

Gov. Charlie Baker says COVID-19 contact tracing ‘critical’ for reopening economy

Gov. Charlie Baker says getting a better handle on where COVID-19 is taking hold throughout Massachusetts, and learning from those who’ve tested positive, are critical steps to reviving a state economy that’s come to a halt.

Massachusetts
Much more at link

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Benefits of lockdown appear to outweigh the costs.

Plus, a half a million lives saved.

Economics vs. Epidemiology: Quantifying the Trade-Off

 

[Tillicum]

LOL next folks will be walking around with slivers of bar soap hanging from their nostrils.

And blowing bubbles out of their nose.

 

[jjenny]

I stated less serious issues....that wouldnt include trauma. Agreed, telemedicine can handle UTI, headaches, minor aches and pains, allergy, constipation, ear ache....yes, he gets calls for these in 911.

Well, even UTI you need to get tested for-urine culture needs to be done to see what antibiotics you need. Not possible to do by telephone. I agree that's now is a very bad time to be in ER. But doctors not seeing patients in person really leave some people with no alternative.

 

[Inthedetails]

It's a respiratory virus. You can't stick soap and water up your nose.

You can eliminate the touch-method of catching the virus by washing your hands and keeping them off your face.

You can help reduce the risk of breathing it by wearing a mask, keeping distant from others, and staying home.

There is no other magic cure at the moment.

jmo

 

[SaguaroSpirit]