Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #56

[anneg]

Some of the children with the symptoms of a kawasaki-like illness either are covid positive or have tested positive for antibodies. Some are (not referring to posters), imo desperately, trying to link the "syndrome" directly to covid.

Looks like he was released from the hospital within the past day or two. Oddly, that's not even mentioned in today's article in the OP (maybe I missed it, though. Just skimming)

New York boy discharged from hospital after surviving mystery illness possibly linked to coronavirus

Here's another updated story about Jayden:
An 8-year-old boy with coronavirus antibodies went into cardiac arrest. His brother's CPR saved his life - CNN

From this link: (BBM)
"This is the mystery of what's happening with the kids today," Hardowar said, adding that doctors told them an underlying condition the boy had may have been "compromised as a result of the coronavirus."
But the parents had no idea he may have had the condition."
......

"An informal panel of pediatricians organized by Boston Children's Hospital dubbed the condition "Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Potentially Associated with Covid-19."

"The condition appears to be a post-viral syndrome, said Dr. Jeffrey Burns, a critical care specialist at Boston Children's Hospital who has been coordinating a global group of doctors who compare notes on the condition. Doctors are investigating cases in at least 150 children, most of them in New York."

"This multisystem inflammatory syndrome is not directly caused by the virus," Burns told CNN. "The leading hypothesis is that it is due to the immune response of the patient."

 

[anneg]

This happens every day of the week. When a story breaks on the East Coast, it isn't automatically picked up in the South or the West or even the Midwest.

Editors keep choosing relevant stories about other parts of the world as they see fit, to provide the number of links their customers have come to expect daily.

They also keep updating the story as more information becomes available... MOO

 

[tresir2012]

Deaths involving COVID-19, England and Wales - Office for National Statistics

There is apparently a difference between deaths due to Covid and deaths involving Covid. From link-

How many people have died from COVID-19

Between 1 and 31 March 2020, there were 47,358 deaths that occurred in England and Wales and were registered by 6 April 2020. Of these, 8% involved the coronavirus (COVID-19) (3,912 deaths). The doctor certifying a death can list all causes in the chain of events that led to the death and pre-existing conditions that may have contributed to the death. Using this information, we determine an underlying cause of death. More information on this process can be found in our user guide. In the majority of cases (3,372 deaths, 86%) when COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, it was found to be the underlying cause of death.

Our definition of COVID-19 includes some cases where the certifying doctor suspected the death involved COVID-19 but was not certain, for example, because no test was done. Of the 3,372 deaths with an underlying cause of COVID-19, 38 (1%) were classified as “suspected” COVID-19. Looking at all mentions, “suspected” COVID-19 was recorded on 1% of all deaths involving COVID-19.

In this article, we use the term “due to COVID-19” when referring only to deaths with an underlying cause of death as COVID-19, and we use the term “involving COVID-19” when referring to deaths that had COVID-19 mentioned anywhere on the death certificate, whether as underlying cause or not.

Figure 1 shows the age-standardised mortality rates (ASMRs) for deaths “involving” and due to COVID-19. ASMRs are a better measure of mortality than the number of deaths, as they account for the population size and age structure. They are also better for comparing between countries and over time.



Figure 1: Males had a higher mortality rate involving COVID-19 compared with females
Age-standardised mortality rates for deaths involving anddue to COVID-19, per 100,000 population, England and Wales, deaths occurring in March 2020
Deaths involving COVID-19
Deaths due to COVID-19
PersonMaleFemale
(See graph at link)

 

[MimosaMornings]

'We are abandoned': These tourists stranded in the U.S. because of coronavirus want to go home — NBC News

“The couple are among over a thousand tourists from Argentina who have found themselves stranded in Miami, some for over two months.

They arrived in the U.S. just a few days before Argentina responded to the threat of COVID-19 by closing its borders in mid-March”

Argentina Bans All Flights Until the Fall

“As countries throughout the world implement travel bans amid COVID-19, Argentina has been among the quickest to act. In mid-March, the South American country announced a mandatory quarantine for certain international arrivals, including those from the U.S. That order was quickly followed by a complete closure of the country's borders to all foreigners. A national lockdown, originally imposed March 20, was extended to May 10 over the weekend. Now, the country says it will enact a complete ban on all flight sales to, from, or within Argentina until September 1.”

Wow. They acted quickly.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Have you had a chance to get your kidney function checked?

No. I'm due some bloods soon so they will check then but I wont go just yet, waiting for the pressure on the health service to ease a little. I would really like a chest xray too and (dreaming here) some kind of check on my brain to make sure there's no lasting damage anywhere.

I might manage to get the chest xray but it will most likely all just be blood work, if that's what my GP considers clinically needed.

I dont feel right yet in myself. But do any of us with this situation? So it's hard to know. It's coming up for 2 months since I became ill.

 

[tresir2012]

Just curious as diabetes isnt in my family group, but does anyone know why this would have such a big impact?

I'm also wondering if it's diabetes itself, or it s (I believe?) prevalence in some minorities, or the connection to obesity.

TMI warning, but since having the virus I definitely pee more! So I have been wondering if it has somehow affected my kidneys.

I think it is possible the connection to obesity that puts a strain on the lungs. Also, some diabetes sufferers have circulation problems too.

 

[otto]

One significant difference between the 1918 and the 2020 pandemics is that 1918 was the end of WW1. Everyone was relieved to put down their guns. No one was crying about their rights and freedom because they had fought 4 long years and sacrificed millions of lives in trench war to secure freedom. They knew that guns couldn't stop a pandemic, so they did what they had to do to stop pandemic without guns.

 

[SaguaroSpirit]

 

[tresir2012]

'One in 400' people in England has coronavirus

1 in 400 have coronavirus.

"One in 400 people in England is infected with coronavirus, a survey of 11,000 people in households suggests.

They were asked to carry out swab tests over the two weeks up to 10 May.

This indicates about 148,000 people in England could be currently infected - 0.27% of the population.

And this could help ministers calculate the reproduction (R) number, or transmission rate, of the virus and whether tracking the contacts of infected people is feasible.

The study is set to expand over time to test 25,000 people in private households across all four UK nations."

If 148,000 have coronavirus and England has had approx 25k deaths, that seems a high death rate to me, around 16% of cases and also high based on deaths per million population.

 

[firebird]

Deaths involving COVID-19, England and Wales - Office for National Statistics

There is apparently a difference between deaths due to Covid and deaths involving Covid. From link-

How many people have died from COVID-19

Between 1 and 31 March 2020, there were 47,358 deaths that occurred in England and Wales and were registered by 6 April 2020. Of these, 8% involved the coronavirus (COVID-19) (3,912 deaths). The doctor certifying a death can list all causes in the chain of events that led to the death and pre-existing conditions that may have contributed to the death. Using this information, we determine an underlying cause of death. More information on this process can be found in our user guide. In the majority of cases (3,372 deaths, 86%) when COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, it was found to be the underlying cause of death.

Our definition of COVID-19 includes some cases where the certifying doctor suspected the death involved COVID-19 but was not certain, for example, because no test was done. Of the 3,372 deaths with an underlying cause of COVID-19, 38 (1%) were classified as “suspected” COVID-19. Looking at all mentions, “suspected” COVID-19 was recorded on 1% of all deaths involving COVID-19.

In this article, we use the term “due to COVID-19” when referring only to deaths with an underlying cause of death as COVID-19, and we use the term “involving COVID-19” when referring to deaths that had COVID-19 mentioned anywhere on the death certificate, whether as underlying cause or not.

Figure 1 shows the age-standardised mortality rates (ASMRs) for deaths “involving” and due to COVID-19. ASMRs are a better measure of mortality than the number of deaths, as they account for the population size and age structure. They are also better for comparing between countries and over time.



Figure 1: Males had a higher mortality rate involving COVID-19 compared with females
Age-standardised mortality rates for deaths involving anddue to COVID-19, per 100,000 population, England and Wales, deaths occurring in March 2020
Deaths involving COVID-19
Deaths due to COVID-19
PersonMaleFemale
(See graph at link)

Yes. That's part of the reason why the CDC's death count on its main page is so much higher (like by 30,000) than its own provisional death count, which is based on covid as the actual cause of death as determined by an ME.

 

[Footwarrior]

So, this is going to be put on all Android phones? With or without or permission.
Android phones will get the COVID-19 tracking updates via Google Play

The Google/Apple contact tracking method doesn’t keep track of your location or the identity of your contacts.

The system works by using large random numbers. Your phone generates a random number and sends it out via Bluetooth. It listens for other phones doing the same. If your phone receives the same number several times it counts that as a contact and saves the number received.

To help keep your identity secret the random number your phone is sending changes every 15 minutes. Your phone keeps track of the numbers it sends but they are not stored anywhere else unless you come down with COVID-19. If that happens your numbers are uploaded to a database.

To see if you have been exposed, your phone checks your contact numbers against the hot numbers in that database.

 

[anneg]

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Hahaha! Good one!

 

[Inthedetails]

"An infectious disease expert says he caught the coronavirus through his eyes on a flight to New Orleans that was 'packed in like sardines,' according to a report Thursday."

https://nypost.com/2020/05/14/infectious-disease-expert-says-he-caught-coronavirus-through-his-eyes/

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Agree @cody22 . Our country was polarized before the virus. I think from now until the end of 2020, we will live in a world of "we and them". Sadly, because of my age, I won't be here to see COVID's legacy. I'd give anything to be around 50 years from now to how history defines our nation.

i feel the same, and speak to my children often about how important it is for them to write it correctly. We made mistakes when I was young....we didn't think so, but we did. I didn't mind being called a Baby Boomer.... but I don't like the new use of just Boomer. Feels somewhat dirty!! Sortof kidding.....

 

[nhmemorymaker]

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Do currently offered vaccines against pneumonia provide seniors any protection against the coronavirus disease? I've always been bad about getting vaccinated, but this coronavirus pandemic is causing me to change my thinking.

— Pro-Vax Patty

DEAR PATTY: This is a great question. Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) attacks the lungs and respiratory system, many readers have asked whether the pneumonia vaccines, which are administered to millions of patients each year, might protect someone if they contract the coronavirus.

Thank you so much for transferring this.... had to copy and save this one!!
But unfortunately, the answer is no. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus.

This virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are in the process of rapidly developing a vaccine against COVID-19, but it is expected to take at least a year before it's ready.

Having said that, you should also know that there are several other important vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all seniors should get up to date on after the coronavirus pandemic dies down. Here's a rundown of what they are, when you should get them, and how they're covered by Medicare.

• Flu vaccine: While annual flu shots are recommended each fall to everyone, they are very important for older adults to get because seniors have a much greater risk of developing dangerous flu complications. According to the CDC, last year up to 647,000 people were hospitalized and 61,200 died because of the flu — most of whom were age 65 and older.

To improve your chances of escaping the seasonal flu, this September or October consider a vaccine specifically designed for people 65 and older. The Fluzone High Dose or FLUAD are the two options that provide extra protection beyond what a standard flu shot offers. And all flu shots are covered under Medicare Part B.

• Pneumococcal vaccine: As previously stated, this vaccine protects against pneumonia, which hospitalizes around 250,000 Americans and kills about 50,000 each year. It's recommended that all seniors, 65 or older, get two separate vaccines — PCV13 (Prevnar 13) and PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23). Both vaccines, which are administered one year apart, protect against different strains of the bacteria to provide maximum protection. Medicare Part B covers both shots if they are taken at least a year apart.

• Shingles vaccine: Caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash that affects more than 1 million Americans every year. All people over age 50 should get the new Shingrix vaccine, which is given in two doses, two to six months apart. Even if you've already had shingles, you should still get this vaccination because reoccurring cases are possible. The CDC also recommends that anyone previously vaccinated with Zostavax be revaccinated with Shingrix because it's significantly more effective.

All Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover shingles vaccinations, but coverage amounts and reimbursement rules vary depending on where the shot is given. Check your plan.

• Tdap vaccine: A one-time dose of the Tdap vaccine, which covers tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) is recommended to all adults. If you've already had a Tdap shot, you should get a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster shot every 10 years. All Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover these vaccinations.

Other vaccinations: Depending on your health conditions, preferences, age and future travel schedule, the CDC offers a "What Vaccines Do You Need" quiz at The Adult Vaccine Quiz | CDC to help you determine what additional vaccines may be appropriate for you. You also should talk to your doctor during your next visit about which vaccinations you should get.

To locate a site that offers any of these vaccines, go to HealthMap Vaccine Finder and type in your location.

 

[margarita25]

Watch Live: 30+ planes to fly over metro Denver to honor essential workers, raise money for COVID Relief Fund

“The planes in this aerial fundraising parade will vary in type, style and speed ranging from small jets to propeller planes. They are all Civilian Aircraft and most planes are former Military Aircraft known as ‘Warbirds.’ The others are civilian Air Show aerobatic aircraft. Aircraft will fly together in formation groupings organized by speed while traversing the Metro area,” organizers said in a press release. “From their homes, viewers will see three to four total groups of planes fly overhead at approximately 150 miles per hour.”

A map of the planned route is below:

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[firebird]

The Google/Apple contact tracking method doesn’t keep track of your location or the identity of your contacts.

The system works by using large random numbers. Your phone generates a random number and sends it out via Bluetooth. It listens for other phones doing the same. If your phone receives the same number several times it counts that as a contact and saves the number received.

To help keep your identity secret the random number your phone is sending changes every 15 minutes. Your phone keeps track of the numbers it sends but they are not stored anywhere else unless you come down with COVID-19. If that happens your numbers are uploaded to a database.

To see if you have been exposed, your phone checks your contact numbers against the hot numbers in that database.

Yeah, no thanks.

 

[Auntie Cipation]

The Google/Apple contact tracking method doesn’t keep track of your location or the identity of your contacts.

The system works by using large random numbers. Your phone generates a random number and sends it out via Bluetooth. It listens for other phones doing the same. If your phone receives the same number several times it counts that as a contact and saves the number received.

To help keep your identity secret the random number your phone is sending changes every 15 minutes. Your phone keeps track of the numbers it sends but they are not stored anywhere else unless you come down with COVID-19. If that happens your numbers are uploaded to a database.

To see if you have been exposed, your phone checks your contact numbers against the hot numbers in that database.

What is required for a phone to participate in this?

Does one need to download an app?

Does one need to have location services turned on?

Does one need to be logged in to a google account?

 

[cass523]

Probably because a lot of us didn't see it the first time? None of my kids or nieces/nephews had seen it (all have kids).

Sorry if posting something twice is a problem, but I'm pretty sure that many people do not read every single post here. I hadn't seen it until this morning, as I don't read East Coast news as frequently.

Further, there's quite a bit of research now about the heart problems in children. As the number of states experiencing the serious form of CoVid for kids is now at 15 states total, we have to wonder how previously asymptomatic persons of all ages are experiencing epithelial inflammation syndromes. Hearts and kidneys especially affected.

Concerns are rising about the small but growing number of children hospitalized with a coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome similar to Kawasaki disease. State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said Wednesday that the state is investigating 17 cases of the inflammatory syndrome in children ages 3 to 18.

And a new study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher describes 48 children hospitalized for COVID-19 in pediatric intensive care units across the country in the early days of the pandemic.

In addition, a 12-year-old Newark girl survived a life-threatening blood clot this week that her doctors said was likely related to COVID-19, the most severe in a growing number of unusual coronavirus cases in children.

At least 118 children — 100 in New York and the 18 in New Jersey — have been identified since mid-April with the newly recognized syndrome, which can cause high fevers, rashes, abdominal pain, low blood pressure and, in some cases, heart, liver or kidney failure. Most of those hospitalized with the syndrome in New Jersey were previously healthy.

At least 118 children — 100 in New York and the 18 in New Jersey, have been identified since mid-April with the newly recognized syndrome, which can cause high fevers, rashes, abdominal pain, low blood pressure and, in some cases, heart, liver or kidney failure. Most of those hospitalized with the syndrome in New Jersey were previously healthy.

Those children were not part of the study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics that found most — but not all — children hospitalized with COVID in pediatric ICUs during two weeks in late March and early April had other medical conditions, ranging from obesity to severe developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Two of them died. And 18 required ventilators to breathe, with one relying on the most intensive type of heart and lung support, an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine.

“The message is: Kids get this disease. Kids can get very sick from this disease,” said Dr. Lawrence Kleinman, a professor and vice chair for academic development at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick. “The idea that COVID is sparing of young people is just false.”

Similarly, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious-disease expert at the National Institutes of Health and an adviser to the White House task force on coronavirus, said Tuesday, “We better be careful, if we are not cavalier, in thinking that children are completely immune to the deleterious effects” of COVID-19.

New study shows kids not safe from COVID-19 after NJ sees 17 children with inflammatory syndrome

 

[tresir2012]

"An infectious disease expert says he caught the coronavirus through his eyes on a flight to New Orleans that was 'packed in like sardines,' according to a report Thursday."

https://nypost.com/2020/05/14/infectious-disease-expert-says-he-caught-coronavirus-through-his-eyes/

When I read that article there is a tin of sardines being advertised as healthy food in the middle of it.