Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #57

[The Night Watchman]

I haven't seen this type of economic hysteria since the tech bubble in 2000. An eight person study moved the Dow Jones by 800 points.

Eight people. That’s all it took to move the market on Monday.

The eight were study participants who received a potential COVID-19 vaccine and produced antibodies that killed the coronavirus in a laboratory dish.

Within hours of issuing a press release about this finding, Moderna, the Cambridge-based maker of the experimental vaccine, saw its stock price jump by 20 percent. By day’s end, Moderna was credited with helping drive a 4 percent rise in the stock market.

So far, Moderna has not brought a single drug to market — not an unusual situation in the biotech world. The company has more than 20 drugs in the pipeline, including potential treatments for rare diseases and cancer, and nine possible vaccines against various viruses.

Moderna officials and others who cheer the early findings say the hope is well-founded. But critics point to the scarcity of data provided and the many unanswered questions.

"This is not how you do science. It’s really impossible to make sense of their statements,” said Dr. Peter J. Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, which is also working on a COVID-19 vaccine.


‘This is not how you do science’: Cambridge biotech Moderna’s potential COVID-19 vaccine stirs hope — and criticism - The Boston Globe

 

[tresir2012]

Costco shopper who ignores mask requirement is booted from store by employee, viral video shows
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“Hi everyone. I work for Costco and I’m asking this member to put on a mask because that is our company policy,” said Tison.

“And I’m not doing it, because I woke up in a free country,” the shopper responded.
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ONLY iN LVNV ➐ on Twitter

If he doesn't want to follow their rules he should not enter the store. I thought it funny when he says "that's my stuff he's taking away" . He hadn't even paid for it .

 

[tresir2012]

Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says

NEW YORK — Researchers have found that wearing surgical masks can significantly reduce the rate of airborne COVID-19 transmission, according to a study released on Sunday.
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The study, described as a first of its kind, placed hamsters in two cages, with one of the groups infected with COVID-19 and the other being healthy. They placed the animals in three different scenarios to analyze the effectiveness of the face coverings.

In one scenario the mask barriers were placed only on cages with the infected subjects, another saw the masks covering the healthy subjects, and the third saw with no mask barriers at all. For all of the scenarios, a fan was placed between the cages to allow for the transmission of respiratory droplets.

They found that when the mask was placed over the infected cage the infection rate dropped to just over 15 percent.

That infection rate went up to 33 percent when the mask barrier was only used to cover the healthy hamsters’ cage.

With no mask barriers at all, roughly two-thirds of the healthy hamsters were infected with the virus within a week, the study found.

Researchers added that the hamsters who were infected even with the mask barrier had less of the virus in their bodies when compared to those infected without the masks.
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How did that work out to 75% and what happens when both cages are covered? The article wont load for me in the EU.

 

[otto]

USA, Russia, Brazil and India seem to have out of control numbers at this time

Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) - Statistics and Research

 

[The Night Watchman]

While not MSM, this gives an idea of what we're up against. Worth checking out.

Karen Unhappy With Restaurant Social Distancing Policy, Unleashes Monster Cough All Over Manager

 

[nhmemorymaker]

World sees largest increase in CV cases yesterday

About 100,000 new cases.

Meanwhile, yesterday's deaths in the US went back up - to 1500, from around 1000 per day for the 5 day period preceding.

Coronavirus Update (Live): 5,042,133 Cases and 327,268 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Pandemic - Worldometer

New York and New Jersey are accounting for a lesser percentage of those deaths. California's reported deaths went up by about 30% (one week after phase I reopening). But Michigan's death are now equal to California's (with 1/4th the population). Many states are seeing increases in death rates.

Arizona, alone, account for an increase of 150 deaths of the 500 increased deaths. Arkansas had an additional ~50 deaths from Monday to Tuesday. Indiana had an increase of slightly more than 100 deaths from Monday to Tuesday. Obviously, some states held steady or went down. Maryland had a big jump, but I'm wondering if that's due to some reporting artifact.

At 1500 deaths a day, that's 45,000 deaths per month. No signs of slowing as we head out of May and into June.

Rounded off, UK has now tied Italy for per million deaths (532) while the US is at 281. That means Belgium has had the most deaths (almost 800 per million of population), Spain at almost 600, with Italy and UK tied for third place on a per capita basis.

Two states (Georgia and Florida) stand accused of manipulating their data to make things seem better.

Florida and Georgia Lyin'

 

[nhmemorymaker]

That behavior will spread like wildfire. Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Hold down the hatches.

oy vey... I just have this sensation of hands over head, and putting my head down between my legs to breathe....

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I haven't seen this type of economic hysteria since the tech bubble in 2000. An eight person study moved the Dow Jones by 800 points.

Eight people. That’s all it took to move the market on Monday.

The eight were study participants who received a potential COVID-19 vaccine and produced antibodies that killed the coronavirus in a laboratory dish.

Within hours of issuing a press release about this finding, Moderna, the Cambridge-based maker of the experimental vaccine, saw its stock price jump by 20 percent. By day’s end, Moderna was credited with helping drive a 4 percent rise in the stock market.

So far, Moderna has not brought a single drug to market — not an unusual situation in the biotech world. The company has more than 20 drugs in the pipeline, including potential treatments for rare diseases and cancer, and nine possible vaccines against various viruses.

Moderna officials and others who cheer the early findings say the hope is well-founded. But critics point to the scarcity of data provided and the many unanswered questions.

"This is not how you do science. It’s really impossible to make sense of their statements,” said Dr. Peter J. Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, which is also working on a COVID-19 vaccine.


‘This is not how you do science’: Cambridge biotech Moderna’s potential COVID-19 vaccine stirs hope — and criticism - The Boston Globe

And my understanding the CEO has a new position with the government and had not released himself from his stock before that 20% increase!!! Quick Money!
I had been more hopeful watching the Oxford U progress with Astra Zeneca ... but sadly, there appears to be some fault with their trials with animals...

I like international research firms that don't go so cowboy with the PR like American firms do... But I can't figure out why there is so little press on the setback with the Oxford research. Since we are all watching this Race for the Cure, I really thought there would be more joy in presenting negative press regarding the setback... guess we'll just have to wait and see....
Doubts over Oxford COVID-19 vaccine after animals tested catch virus

 

[CharlestonGal]

Ive seen you say this about public schools a couple of times now. I realize there are some bad public schools but there are also some excellent ones. Do you think underprivileged kids will be able to pay for private schools? And what about the parents who feel it very important to send their child into a diversified classroom setting? Help me understand your thoughts.

The point is kind of moot as far as coronavirus is concerned, I think. Viruses aren't picky about social class.

 

[Cool Cats]

‘Hero’ Costco Worker Hailed After Showdown With Irate Shopper Over Mask Policy

The customer filmed himself waiting in the checkout line without a mask and berating a worker named Tison who asked him to put one on.

“I’m not doing it because I woke up in a free country,” the customer said after threatening to put the Costco worker on his “3,000-follower Instagram feed.” Tison greeted the man’s Instagram followers, politely told him to have a great day and walked away ― taking the customer’s shopping cart of goods with him.

“You’re no longer welcome here in our warehouse,” Tison said. “You need to leave, thank you very much.”

Realizing his error the customer quickly suggested that his partner ― who was wearing a mask ― take his card to pay for the goods while he leaves the store. But was too late. Tison was gone and so was the shopping cart full of toilet paper, detergent and other items.

 

[pocketaccent]

Julia Roberts and other celebs team with Dr. Fauci for #PassTheMic campaign - CNN

(CNN)Some big names in Hollywood are partnering with Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts for a campaign to highlight what they say is a need for a more unified global response to the pandemic.

The #PassTheMic campaign, announced Wednesday, is part of the ONE World Campaign and calls "for a global response to COVID-19 that protects the most vulnerable, supports people worst hit economically, strengthens health systems and creates a more just and equal world." It's run by ONE, a global campaign to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030.

 

[MimosaMornings]

While not MSM, this gives an idea of what we're up against. Worth checking out.

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Karen Unhappy With Restaurant Social Distancing Policy, Unleashes Monster Cough All Over Manager

Good grief. There were other tables available or was she just unhappy in general.
Kindness and a little space - is it that hard to do these days?

 

[CharlestonGal]

Costco shopper who ignores mask requirement is booted from store by employee, viral video shows
...
“Hi everyone. I work for Costco and I’m asking this member to put on a mask because that is our company policy,” said Tison.

“And I’m not doing it, because I woke up in a free country,” the shopper responded.
...
ONLY iN LVNV ➐ on Twitter

Another genius who hasn't figured out that free countries contain private property.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

USA, Russia, Brazil and India seem to have out of control numbers at this time

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Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) - Statistics and Research

India does not appear out of control. US 254/million. India 2/million. We are all wondering why...and lots of interesting data regarding India has been added in back threads.

This interactive map is VERY interesting to use.... Great to compare countries.

Otto: Guess what shirt i am wearing today!!! Finally got it!!!!

 

[firebird]

"In a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) presents a frequently updated table of studies that report results of treating COVID-19 with the anti-malaria drugs chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, Plaquenil®).

To date, the total number of reported patients treated with HCQ, with or without zinc and the widely used antibiotic azithromycin, is 2,333, writes AAPS, in observational data from China, France, South Korea, Algeria, and the U.S. Of these, 2,137 or 91.6 percent improved clinically. There were 63 deaths, all but 11 in a single retrospective report from the Veterans Administration where the patients were severely ill.

The antiviral properties of these drugs have been studied since 2003. Particularly when combined with zinc, they hinder viral entry into cells and inhibit replication. They may also prevent overreaction by the immune system, which causes the cytokine storm responsible for much of the damage in severe cases, explains AAPS. HCQ is often very helpful in treating autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Additional benefits shown in some studies, AAPS states, is to decrease the number of days when a patient is contagious, reduce the need for ventilators, and shorten the time to clinical recovery."

Hydroxychloroquine Has about 90 Percent Chance of Helping COVID-19 Patients - AAPS | Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

 

[Rocco]

I agree that brick and mortar schools will eventually disappear, but this is going to take years and years - maybe even a hundred years. Obviously, there's also the question of what to do about less than motivated students and online learning, plus kids who do not have internet access. Years away, but it will eventually happen.

I sure hope not. Kids need supervision, direction and last but not least--socialization.

 

[firebird]

dbm

 

[Sundog]

Dr. Campbell is fabulous today. He truly explains the new South Korean study of "no reinfection". He does indicate the study is only in Korean for now....so until it comes out in Englilsh better to study it with a doctor, than a journalist!

It certainly answers my questions in regards to the sailors on the ship.

Just thinking about "dead virus particles" is such good news.

ALSO good discussion regarding HIV, and why you can never fully recover, and what appears to be not the case with Covid. DOES NOT INVADE THE NUCLEUS.

This is the absolute best news we have learned so far.... Changes everything.

Great video, thanks for posting. Great news! COVID-19 does not get into the cell nucleus so it is an acute illness, not chronic like HIV and Hep B (both have viruses that invade the DNA of the cell nucleus and are therefore chronic diseases, with lifelong antivral medications needed to suppress the virus and keep it inactive, but the person remains infectious if though the virus is suppressed while taking the medications).

 

[Chelly]

I can't even imagine requiring kids to wear masks for hours every day. What would be the effect of breathing back in the carbon dioxide that they had just exhaled---- for hours every day? And doing that for 5 days a week.
I start to feel light headed after wearing a mask for an hour.

Understand how you feel after wearing a mask. I've felt dizzy, anxious and nearly hyperventilating wearing mask inside supermarket. I usually have to find myself a quiet aisle, stop and remind myself that I can do this for a few minutes longer and the rewards outweigh the discomfort.

BTW, I suffer from GAD and public places are difficult in the best of times.

I know children, if taught properly, will take easily to wearing masks. MOO....

 

[Chelly]

Announced today, this coming Friday we are taking another baby step in South Australia with alcohol allowed back on the menu in cafes and restaurants - and expanded seating of 10 inside and 10 outside at those venues.

Then we plan to go to Stage Two of opening up in about two weeks time.

Our state borders are still closed, and we have had about a month of no new cases (barring one person who came in from overseas with the virus, and was quarantined).


Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said the decision was largely in response to high levels of compliance by businesses and patrons.
Random breath testing will return on Friday.
It was stopped on March 17 because of concerns for officers' safety.
Relaxation of coronavirus restrictions at SA restaurants and pubs brought forward - ABC News

Australia has been a leader since day one. Thanks for keeping us posted.