Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #51

[nhmemorymaker]

I believe the subject of heating and cooling is more directed towards buildings such as nursing homes. It's pretty standard to recirculate the inside air of a building. It's these multiple resident buildings with one central unit that are becoming suspect.

Jmo

And this problem has been around for a long time... I know there are "bad buildings" out there. Maybe, just maybe, we will get some attention to this issue.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

DH started with extreme fatigue and being unstable on his feet. Progressed to body aches and pains, chills, shaking and slight fever. His doc and a tele-health consult first thought flu (as many do). Was not the flue - was CoVid. Fatigue, body aches and pains (enough to make it difficult for his body to touch the mattress) and shaking chills continued. Fever went away after a couple days. He never had a sore throat or any cough. Developed more difficulty catching his breath on or around day 9 of symptoms. This did not last more than a day.

Now, after 3 weeks since symptoms first appeared and 10 days after chills and aches ceased, he is still experiencing some fatigue and breathlessness, but seems more related to recovering from any illness, for example, when he walks and tries to do his laundry, etc.

Myself, my daughter and my SIL, as well as 3 year-old grandson did not experience any symptoms, unless, for me you consider some tightness in my chest and an occasional cough. We were never tested. so who knows if or when...

Thank you so so much for this first hand analysis... we are all questioning some physical changes and it scares. I have been feeling these feeling of being unstable when I wake up... i have copied and pasted your discussion here... i know I am feeling paranoid...but it really helps to get first-hand accounts. again, thank you.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

We did the same thing. No rings for the last month. Still feel naked.

wow, didn't know how common this was. I was getting rashes underneath the rings with so much hand washing, so decided to remove them as well....

 

[pocketaccent]

Kegs are going bad as coronavirus keeps restaurants closed. Boston Beer has a solution

KEY POINTS

• Boston Beer is turning millions of dollars of expired beer into ethanol to recoup some lost sales to restaurants and bars shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.
• Consumers are drinking more at home, but craft breweries rely on revenue from restaurants and bars.
• Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, which merged with Boston Beer last year as part of a $300 million deal, is making hand sanitizer using high-proof ethanol, the company said.
• ...

 

[Tillicum]

Coronavirus: Complaints surge over Ohio barbers, stylists still seeing customers

Records show complaints were filed for a range of things, but Yaniko said the majority of complaints accuse people of offering services from their home.

While coronavirus is stopping barbers, it’s also hindering the licensing board’s investigations because staff members are working remotely. Yaniko said it’s unknown how many of the complaints are valid.

“It’s difficult to tell,” she said. “The vast majority of individuals who have responded to board correspondence have denied any wrongdoing.”

 

[tabitha111]

I put my mask on as I leave my house to go in my car...yes I do...lots of reasons, one, I live in a busy condo complex with kids riding bikes around, teens running around, folks walking their dogs, going to the mailbox...not everyone here is careful. I also leave it on when I am driving so as NOT to fiddle with it too much and get my hands all over it and contaminate it...if I am driving I am on an errand and mostly that is to pick up groceries or go to the farm stand or put gas in my car....for all of these missions I want my mask on...at the farmstand the folks loading up your car don't wear masks for one thing...they do maintain distance when they take your order and cc...at the grocery pickup they do wear masks but still have to interact with you a little bit...such as hand you the receipt. At the gas station, well that goes without saying, you aren't that far away from someone at another pump and seeing that half the folks out there don't wear masks...well..I also keep a supply of disposable gloves in the car and am constantly using those too...so if you see me driving around with my mask on...go ahead and judge, but I have my reasons. p.s. I notice too when I wear it my allergies are almost nonexistant, take it off and my nose starts running again!

 

[Lilibet]

My stylist continued to see clients at her home during the state shutdown, which put her at risk of losing her state license. I didn't go to my appointments, and still don't plan to. She has a 20-year old daughter, other family members, and who knows the community spread that she and her other clients could bring to the salon once it opens. I ordered from E-Salon online, and have the first shipment. I haven't used it yet, but if I like it, I plan to color my own hair from now on. Not sure about haircuts though. That can wait until it's safe.

This is a decision each client would have to make, but personally, I would never go back if my hairstylist was willing to break the law (in my state it’s a misdemeanor) and risk my health by working from home like this. Thankfully, she’s complying and texted me to cancel my appointment before I had a chance. I don’t color my silver locks and I can whack away at my very forgiving hair until she reopens and can fix it.

 

[CSIDreamer]

And this problem has been around for a long time... I know there are "bad buildings" out there. Maybe, just maybe, we will get some attention to this issue.

I hope so. I'm making it my personal mission to holler about this.

It bugs me personally because my mom is sliding more rapidly into dementia the last few months than I was prepared for. I'm currently starting the assisted living search.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Bill Gates’s Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready in 12 Months

Bill Gates is funding development of a vaccine.

"Dr. Fauci and I have been fairly consistent to say 18 months to create expectations that are not too high,” Gates said, referring to Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House coronavirus task force.

"The availability of testing for the coronavirus has been a sore spot in the U.S. for months. President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that the U.S. “just passed 5 million Tests, far more than any other country.”

Just looking at raw numbers misses the true picture, Gates said.

“This focus on the number of tests understates the cacophony and the mistakes we’ve made in the testing system,” Gates said. “The wrong people are being tested, and any time you don’t get results in less than 24 hours, the value of the test is dramatically reduced.”


The philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft Corp. said his best-case scenario for a phased reopening of the economy is to “pick the high-value activities like school, manufacturing and construction, and figure out a way to do those with masks and distancing.”

Schools
“If we can figure out how to do K-through-12 in the fall, that would be good,” Gates said, adding that the U.S. may even be able to open colleges “if we’re creative about it.”

“It will probably be in August where we know what’s the protocol, how many schools are opening up, and we won’t really know enough until pretty close to the start,” he said.

Gates also warned that trying to rush a reopening and generating “exponential” growth in Covid-19 cases “will be seeding other parts of the country,” comparing it to the infection spreading via international travel in early 2020.

Microsoft shares, at around $174, are up about 10% for the year to date, even though major market indexes are down and some companies’ stocks have been hammered.

More at link.

Thank you so much. He is probably the wisest of them all right now....

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I think it's about reducing crowding/making space in jails eg only 1 prisoner per cell, not about saving the released prisoners from infection. It also, IMO, is not only about protecting existing prisoners from infection or death, but about saving hospitals from an influx of prisoners, protecting guards and their families, not having to transfer infected prisoners to hospitals or quarantine facilities, etc.

This is exactly what it’s about, IMO. You are on point.

 

[margarita25]

Gov. Jared Polis says he's worried about possible second spike in Covid-19 cases as Colorado set to reopen Monday - CNNPolitics

 

[pocketaccent]

Flood of small business bankruptcies expected in coming weeks, attorneys say

The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.

Business filings under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy law rose sharply in March, and attorneys who work with struggling companies are seeing signs that more owners are contemplating the possibility of bankruptcy.
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The most vulnerable companies include the thousands of restaurants and retailers that shut down, many of them more than a month ago. Some restaurants have managed to bring in a bit of revenue by serving meals for takeout and delivery, but even they are struggling financially. Small and independent retailers, including those with online stores. are similarly at risk; clothing retailers have the added problem of winter inventory that they are unlikely to sell with spring here and summer approaching.
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[Deleted member 158085]

I agree, but IMO it would be good to hear from 'trusted' economists (an oxymoron maybe), rather than from people with their own agenda. Politicians of every stripe think short term, rather than long term. Will the economy really recover because people can get haircuts and tattoos, which will potentially put continued strain on healthcare systems that would otherwise create much more wealth by treating non-covid patients, just for eg.

The IMF is focussed on 3rd world countries, which will be devastated. But will rich countries really collapse?

For example, this site says the US "GDP will fall about 7.5% (30% divided by 4) in the second quarter."
No, GDP Isn’t Really Going to Shrink 30%

It's not the robust growth we've all been used to, allowing us to buy $800 cellphones, etc., but less than 10% can hardly be collapse.

Again, I agree with you. I posted this several days ago.

How Economists Calculate The Costs And Benefits Of COVID-19 Lockdowns

When you look at what the majority of economists say, they are not saying the same thing as the politicians who are using scare tactics to try to open us up too quickly.

Stop covid or save the economy? We can do both.

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But his essential argument remained: that in the coronavirus pandemic, there is an agonizing trade-off between saving the economy and saving lives.

Evidence from research, however, shows that this is a false dichotomy. The best way to limit the economic damage will be to save as many lives as possible.”

 

[cass523]

FTLOG, we have heard such for so long. It's like when more than 45 days, you had to have come from WUHAN in the last 10 days (ummm, it was shut down over a month before) to be tested and we on threads were yelling at our screens... HELLO... it's not just Wuhan and you are missing it!

And now... golly gee.. difficulty breathing/shortness of breath now both on list. Guess what CDC.. still behind as MANY MANY reports state that folks are not short of breath, they don't have difficulty breathing as they do NOT know their O2 stats are below 93%!!!! Their brain isn't telling them such as Dr. Campbell and Dr. Sehult has been saying.

That is why I have a pulse oximeter.

Oh dear.... I think I'm going to have to break down and call a friend on this.... as it is sooooooooooooooooooo behind it's ridiculous to what is / has been out in science for some time.

And as to the toes... Dr Sheult has been on this for a very long time explaining microthrombi...

I guess we have to deal with administrations being 30-45 days behind.. that is why it is great that we have this place to discuss and to expect what is coming.. and to decide for ourselves.

Haha, I know. They only listed fever, cough and shortness of breath.
What about the skin rash? Dermatologists noted skin symptoms for weeks now. I guess not enough people yet to make the list.

 

[Tillicum]

This is exactly what it’s about, IMO. You are on point.

A few weeks ago, Governor DeWine said that for every inmate hospitalized, 2 guards have to be present. That adds up quick and where are they gonna find all these guards?

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I hope so. I'm making it my personal mission to holler about this.

It bugs me personally because my mom is sliding more rapidly into dementia the last few months than I was prepared for. I'm currently starting the assisted living search.

Consider that many elderly folks get Urinary Tract Infections which only manifests as confusion. Been through that, you may want to have it checked?

Can a UTI Cause Confusion in the Elderly?

The classic symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are burning pain and frequent urination. UTIs may not cause these classic symptoms in older adults. Instead, older adults, especially those with dementia, may experience behavioral symptoms such as confusion. Although the connection between UTI and confusion has been well-establishedTrusted Source, the reason for this connection is still unknown.

The Connection Between UTIs and Dementia

Because our immune system changes as we get older, it responds differently to the infection. Instead of pain symptoms, seniors with a UTI may show increased signs of confusion, agitation or withdrawal.

Best wishes for mom.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Sunday 26 April, Global update and testing analysis

 

[Lilibet]

Consider that many elderly folks get Urinary Tract Infections which only manifests as confusion. Been through that, you may want to have it checked?

Can a UTI Cause Confusion in the Elderly?

The classic symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are burning pain and frequent urination. UTIs may not cause these classic symptoms in older adults. Instead, older adults, especially those with dementia, may experience behavioral symptoms such as confusion. Although the connection between UTI and confusion has been well-establishedTrusted Source, the reason for this connection is still unknown.

The Connection Between UTIs and Dementia

Because our immune system changes as we get older, it responds differently to the infection. Instead of pain symptoms, seniors with a UTI may show increased signs of confusion, agitation or withdrawal.

Best wishes for mom.

I second this about UTIs. It happened to my Mom. Definitely don’t assume dementia without getting it checked out.

 

[cass523]

A dozen Ford Motor Co. workers are experimenting with wearable social-distancing devices that could be deployed more widely once the carmaker reopens idled manufacturing plants.

The small group of volunteers at a Ford factory in Plymouth, Michigan, are trying out watch-like wearables that vibrate when employees come within six feet of each other, said Kelli Felker, a company spokeswoman. The aim is to keep workers from breaching the distance that health experts recommend to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

The social-distancing device could be part of a broader array of new safety protocols Ford deploys as it resumes production as early as next month after at least a roughly six-week shutdown. The automaker is also expected to subject all workers entering a facility to a thermal-imaging scan to detect a fever. And it will provide staff with masks and, in some cases, plastic face shields, Felker said. The company is devising the measures along with the United Auto Workers union.

The Samsung Electronics Co. smartwatches Ford is piloting use software from closely held technology firm Radiant RFID, according to a spokesman for the Austin, Texas-based company. The devices utilize Bluetooth short-wave and low-power technology to detect proximity and clustering of workers.

In near real-time, workers receive a vibration and a color-coded warning on the watch to let them know when they are closer than six feet to another person. Supervisors also receive alerts and reports that can be used to monitor social distancing and clustering in the workplace, according to Radiant.

Ford Tests Buzzing Wristbands to Keep Workers at Safe Distances

Was on 60 Minutes tonight

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I just watched another wonderful segment on 60 Minutes about automakers making ventilators, etc for the pandemic. So many so willing to help. They are also learning how to eventually get back to their work with social distancing...wearing special watches that beep if you encroach 6 feet...made by Samsung.

Dang, I need one of those. I’d like it to be a siren going off so people stay out of my space!