Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #52

[LadyL]

I totally think that somehow making face mask concept as cool is important. Instead of dying hair, piercing your nose, changing your lipstick, show your colors with you neck or mask. Who's your team? Like America? Want to look like a gargoyle?

Bring it on.

I'm sure the criminals will love that trend.
And the cops too.

 

[Henry2326]

The state of Wyoming announced that its 14-day quarantine directive has been extended, according to a statement from the governor's office.

"Gov. Mark Gordon has extended through May 8 his directive requiring any individual coming to Wyoming from another state or country for a non-work-related purpose to immediately self-quarantine for 14 days," the statement said.
The decision by the governor was made following conversations with county commissioners throughout the state. Gordon also took into consideration the existing guidance in place in neighboring states, the statement added.

"He noted that Colorado continues to discourage nonessential travel and Montana's 14-day self-quarantine directive remains in place," the statement said.

Gordon announced that on May 15, reservation-only camping at the state parks would open.

Coronavirus pandemic in the US: Live updates

 

[PommyMommy]

Scott Gottlieb, MD on Twitter
THREAD: What is the significance of news today that there may be a drug active against covid? It's a beginning: The start of our ability to build a much better toolbox to combat the infection, mitigate risk today as well as from outbreaks that are likely to occur this Fall. 1/n
4:07 PM - 29 Apr 2020

Scott Gottlieb, MD on Twitter
The drug isn't a home run but will probably benefit some patients, especially when used early in disease course for patients at higher risk of bad outcomes. It’s the beginning of a better toolbox, especially as covid collides with flu in Fall and we face significant new risks 2/
4:08 PM - 29 Apr 2020

Scott Gottlieb, MD on Twitter
If we can get one or more of the antibody drugs approved or authorized by the Fall, and we also have one or more vaccines available in large quantities sufficient to undertake large scale trials in the setting of outbreaks, we’re going to have a much better toolbox available. 3/n
4:08 PM - 29 Apr 2020

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I forgot to add, wanted to include, in my post. But this was all said around the politics with what is going on.

Governor Cuomo, talking about the American people, the American instinct to help others in crisis. He mentioned the farmer who mailed him a mask to help a New Yorker. The farmer's wife had one lung and an underlying illness. and he sent one of his five masks to New York.
"Think about that generousity and charity, that spirit, that is America."

"America is when we need help in the emergency rooms and hospitals and 95,000 nurses and doctors from across the nation said, "We will come to NY to help, we'll come into the emergency rooms, we'll come into the hospitals. I understand it is Covid, I will leave my family to come and help yours."

video at 19:30 Andrew Cuomo on Twitter

To the song, "How to Save a Life"

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@Chelly same here and I agree with everthing he said

It was the farmer’s letter than made me sit down and cry at my dining room table last week. (Perhaps my saying so now won’t get reported.)

 

[otto]

Excellent post as always. The Sweden experiment is something I check in on everyday. Because I don't know if they are wrong or right.

Are all lives equal? Is the man at 85 in end of life care "worth" the same as a child? I don't think there is a need to go there.

I am obsessed with trying to understand the truth, through the misinformation put out there. What ever happened to reporting the facts by the media?

I asked a well educated engineer from work yesterday, and he guessed the average age of a CV death in Massachusetts was 60, and 75% had underlying health issues. He was very worried about COVID-19. And he is 25. He watches the news.

You say the median death age in Sweden is 75, all I can go by is Massachusetts which has finally revealed CV data (can't get national data). The median age of death is 82 (79 is the average life expectancy), and 98% of CV deaths had pre-existing conditions. What do we do with the information? What are the myriad of implications of destroying economies, both nationally and abroad?

What should we do?

1) Do nothing and cull the herd- it nature's course. They are the vulnerable. We all will die anyway. Protect our way of life. Get to herd immunity.

2) Lockdown now and when needed in the future, every life must be saved. Lives matter more than livelihood of the country.

This virus is uniquely targeting those with the weakest immune system. Is this good or bad? It is very good that it does not attack children. Healthy people under 50 have little chance of death from CV. Those within underlying health issues or are over 70 years old are in danger.

3) Is there a third choice- Do we need to quarantine everyone or just those at risk? I don't know and would like epidemiology and economic experts to talk about this. Can we save more lives this way looking at the big picture? Maybe, maybe not.

I’m 57 and in good health, and seriously believe I have a better chance of dying from the seasonal flu than COVID-19, and I don’t get a flu shot. Note- I have learned a lot about infectious diseases and will get a flu shot going forward, it ain’t about me.

You are "elderly". Knowledge come with education and experience, and experience is acquired through the years. Not sure what elderly means but if you are at risk, I very much want you protected, and furloughed with a job to go back to. Can we do that with all at-risk workers and older vulnerable people?

Choice no. 3 is good, as long as we are prepared to accept that 20% of those who test positive to not survive. This stat seems rather constant - that 19% of those with closed cases are in the morgue.

It's one thing to look at average age and comorbidity. It is not only people over age 80 or those with a secondary condition (e.g.: obesity) that are hospitalized. People of all ages die, and many that recover will have reduced life span due to virus damage; such as acute respiratory distress syndrome. This is where option no. 2 becomes safer for the herd.

Coronavirus Update (Live): 3,219,240 Cases and 228,194 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Pandemic - Worldometer

 

[LadyL]

The article clearly said she was at work and her son turned off the doorbell camera so it wouldn’t alert her phone. So she was in no position to allow the party. In addition, her son cleaned up the mess, so even when she got home she didn’t know. She’s hardly to blame.

I suspect 25 year old son won't be living there much longer. Or 26?

 

[PommyMommy]

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
We must make reopening decisions based on fact. No politics. No spin. No emotion. No conspiracies. Just the facts and the data and the science.
11:43 AM - 29 Apr 2020

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
New York State has tested over 2,000 first responders for COVID-19 antibodies. Preliminary results: FDNY/EMT: 17.1% positive NYPD: 10.5% positive
11:47 AM - 29 Apr 2020

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
NY has received hundreds of donated masks from all around the country, from red states and blue states. They were sent because Americans are unified and generous and kind. Our politicians should aspire to be at least half as good as the American people.
12:31 PM - 29 Apr 2020

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
The fashion industry and the workers who make it run are a beautiful part of NY. The @CFDA & @voguemagazine launched an initiative to support low income fashion industry workers during this time of crisis. Thank you to everyone who has supported.
A Common Thread
1:06 PM - 29 Apr 2020

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
Thousands of masks have been sent to New York from around the country — made with love. This is a self-portrait of the goodness of Americans. Thank you. (And for those wondering, yes, we will find good homes for the masks.)

2:01 PM - 29 Apr 2020

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
We know many pregnant women are struggling with additional stress & anxiety during this pandemic. I adopted the recommendations of the COVID-19 Maternity Task Force, led by @melissadderosa, to try to address any additional pain points for expectant mothers.
6:46 PM - 29 Apr 2020

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter
I just signed an Executive Order which: -Diversifies birthing site options to support patient choice -Extends the time period that a healthy partner can accompany a mother post-delivery -Clarifies that doulas are essential support and allowed during labor & delivery

6:46 PM - 29 Apr 2020

 

[JerseyGirl]

It was the farmer’s letter than made me sit down and cry at my dining room table last week. (Perhaps my saying so now won’t get reported.)

the farmer (and his wife) were interviewed in these stories:

Kansas farmer gives Governor Cuomo N95 mask to protect front-line healthcare worker

Cuomo Praises Kansas Farmer for Sending N95 Mask to NY: ‘Humanity at its Best’

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Even as the economy opens, I am not sensing a spending spree.

Are people itching to spend?

I think we should pace ourselves for slow economic recovery, not speedy. (And I think we should brace ourselves for Wave 2.)

jmo

I just don’t see how the usual numbers of people will be shopping in malls for a swimsuit or new clothes. Will people even be in the mood? Will some people think, why waste that money on things that may not be seen (dressing up to go out, new swim suits for the cancelled vacations, etc.)? I’m sure there will be folks who spend as usual. But I bet a lot are either going to save a bit more or spend it differently.

 

[Henry2326]

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s signed an executive order Wednesday allowing certain businesses to reopen Friday.

The new order goes into effect at midnight Friday, but businesses may not open until after 8 a.m.

Here's what we know about the order:

• Businesses that qualify: Bars and restaurants, recreational facilities, health clubs and athletic facilities, cosmetologists, salons, barber shops, tattoo studios, tanning and massage facilities have been asked to adhere to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and recommendations from the North Dakota Department of Health.
• The recommendations: Businesses should maintain 6 feet of distance, inform all employees and customers that they should avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever, provide for contactless payment systems, provide hand sanitizer and encourage the use of face masks.
• Movie theaters can reopen: They must limit admittance to 20% of normal operating capacity, allow for proper spacing between groups by keeping at least two empty seats between parties in any row and mark every other row closed, among other requirements.

April 29 US coronavirus news - CNN

 

[MimosaMornings]

I suspect 25 year old son won't be living there much longer. Or 26?

Party shut down by cops was held in townhome owned by CFD commander

“The son had a set of keys to his mother’s building and was able to disarm the townhome’s alarm system”

Perhaps community service for the 50+ party goers?

 

[cass523]

Cuomo shares a 'portrait of America'

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[Tadpole12]

I'm still thinking the Rotavirus vaccine offers children protection in some way shape or form.
Moo
Common rotavirus vaccine may be key to protecting children against COVID-19

Indiana scientists, companies searching for COVID-19 vaccine

Rotavirus vaccine: Canadian Immunization Guide - Canada.ca

"Recommended for infants starting at 6 weeks of age"
Can be given with other routine vaccines at 2/4/6 months of age.

 

[Henry2326]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared specifics for his phase one reopening that is set to begin on May 4.

Schools will remain in distance learning, visits to senior living facilities will remain prohibited and elective surgeries can resume on May 4, DeSantis said today during a news conference.

Restaurants can reopen if they offer outdoor seating with 6 feet worth of space between tables and indoor seating is capped at 25% capacity.

Retail businesses can operate at 25% of indoor capacity.

Bars, gyms, and personal services such as hair dressers will remain closed, DeSantis said.

Churches will remain on “voluntary social distancing” and movie theaters will remain closed.

“I just think it’s practically difficult to do the social distancing. Indoor environments, I think, are more likely for transmission, so even though you could have done that on phase one, I think prudence dictates that we go a little slow on that,” DeSantis said.

"I do want people to be able to get into gyms, and if I get some guidelines that make sense and I see it is okay, then we will obviously reevaluate that. And I would say the same with some of the personal services, like the hair dressers," DeSantis added.

April 29 US coronavirus news - CNN

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Kansas farmer gives Governor Cuomo N95 mask to protect front-line healthcare worker

It was honestly the first time I cried throughout this mess since the day I shut the library down. (I secretly cried in the bathroom because I just knew it would be more than two weeks.)

 

[Inthedetails]

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[Sundog]

Simulation of how a cough spreads droplets on an airplane. Developed by an engineer at Purdue during the SARS epidemic.
Coronavirus: Video shows how cough on a plane spreads infection | Daily Mail Online

 

[Inthedetails]

Cuomo shares a 'portrait of America'

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LOVE

 

[margarita25]

The Swedish city of Lund is to spread chicken manure in its central park in an effort to deter crowds gathering for a festival.

Tens of thousands of people usually descend on southern city to celebrate Walpurgis Night, which is marked across Scandinavia.

But officials want to keep people away because of the coronavirus outbreak.

There is no lockdown in Sweden, where data show most people have taken to voluntary social distancing.

"Lund could very well become an epicentre for the spread of the coronavirus on the last night in April," the chairman of the local council's environment committee, Gustav Lundblad, told the Sydsvenskan newspaper.

Defending the decision to spread a ton of chicken manure in the park, he said: "We get the opportunity to fertilise the lawns, and at the same time it will stink and so it may not be so nice to sit and drink beer."

The origins of Walpurgis Night date back to pagan celebrations of spring.

Swedish city to use chicken manure to deter crowds

Ahahaha! Lol!

 

[cass523]

Repeat- Good News- A Drug Can Block This Virus

Dr. Anthony Fauci touts the results of a trial examining an experimental drug treatment for the novel coronavirus, calling it “good news.” The trial has not yet been peer-reviewed but is being submitted to a journal for review, Fauci says.

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