Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #59

[dixiegirl1035]

We're a few weeks into the summer fishing season, and the seafood industry has been shaken by its first major COVID-19 outbreak aboard a huge vessel. This week, Seattle-based American Seafoods confirmed that 92 crew members from its American Dynasty ship had tested positive for COVID-19, nearly three-fourths of the 126 people onboard.

https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/06/05/870312092/pacific-northwest-seafood-industry-faces-covid-19-outbreak-as-season-ramps-up?

I really am thinking the scientific community may be thinking of the lack of data on whether these folks are 2 month old carriers of inactive virus being picked up by PCR (which now, most of us here know is happening) and needing to investigate such.

Yet, as I type I reconsider as to the numbers on the diamond princess couldn't have been such...... hmmmm.

Why hasn't / isn't this being done? It's like the fecal shedding etc. There is NO reason for this not to have many papers on such.

I've been neglectful to view my google alerts for such these days as so much trash coming in now.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

NY’s figures are going down now as other States go up. I recall hearing June and even July peak dates for most States, after New York which peaked first. It’s a shame those governors in states with increasing numbers decided not to close at all, opened too early or did not institute mandatory mask wearing, a requirement here since March and to this day.

Signs are on all the store (what little is open) that a mask is a requirement. I hear all the time about out-of-staters coming into our stores without masks and being turned away (or directed to a counter to buy one).

Understood, yet keep in mind that the goal in the US is nothing other than to keep the curve under the health care maximums at this time? I'm not convinced that snuffing out is the goal. Therefore, those states that aren't projecting nearing maximum are balancing with economy, and continuing to open. False impression perhaps to constituents that all is good?

 

[JerseyGirl]

I am curious what the numbers will be in a few weeks with all the protests.

They were doing so good in NY. No one was out unless they needed to be. We drove to our daughters apartment in Brooklyn last week (hadn’t seen her since lockdown) and there was no traffic in the middle of the day, which is unbelievable. Once protests started I heard there is much more traffic let alone the protests of people all over the city.

 

[ilovewings]

Thanks for the updates. How long for you now? Will you have to stop again?

we are about 12 hours from home--no more hotel stopx
lots of bathroom stops for me--it is what it is--i console
myself by telling myself that i havent heard of the virus
being transmitted alot in this manner---sometimes i
use a mask and sometimes i dont--'

 

[ilovewings]

I am sorry, stay safe! Next time purchase some disposable gloves to use when leaving the car. Are you encountering people wearing masks at stops and hotels?

we have gloves but my husband wont use them who when we get gas---so i make him use
hand sanitizer after gassing up-- most people are not wearing masks--at different places
some employees wear masks and some dont

 

[mickey2942]

@tabitha111 it sort of makes the concept of "Safe Toilet Syndrome" to a whole new level.

 

[tresir2012]

“As far as the protests go, I'm not sure, but we are beginning to see several transmissions occurring from people who have gone to outdoor yard parties/get-togethers/cookouts at peoples' homes. And of course everyone should be wearing a mask if they are in public and not able to social distance.”

Ok, so if there was transmission at these outdoor parties/cookouts - there was a positive person in the mix. I would think it was someone that had no symptoms, thinking they were good to go and not sick.
Everyone at the party would have to go into the home to use the bathroom. Is that how it spread? Or the person serving the food?
Not masked or social distancing at the party - talking and laughing in close environment?

Then small family gatherings outdoors without separate bathrooms isn’t a good idea and you still need to mask and social distance - no matter where you are.

What was your quote from?

 

[LadyL]

Coronavirus Cases Surge in Florida as State Enters Phase 2 of Reopening

 

[tresir2012]

Big Fan.
ETA correction Training Father Jack?

That's right.
I have all the episodes on DVD.
Drink!

 

[tresir2012]

Romanian shoemaker makes shoes that if two people are wearing them, they will be about five feet apart.

Romanian shoemaker creates size 75 shoes for social distancing

ETA U.S. women's size 9 shoe is European size 40 (UK 7).

You could just walk around in skis and save yourself $115.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Coronavirus Cases Surge in Florida as State Enters Phase 2 of Reopening

Definitely must watch this.... 4 straight days over 1200 new cases each day..
They are still just saying more testing... but the numbers just seem to indicate something else...

For 4th straight day, reported COVID-19 cases in Florida increase over 1,000

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Hey all. Been away for a while because I broke my ankle.

The way 2020 is going, I don't think I ever want to leave my house again.
The county next to mine reported an 80 percent increase in virus cases for the past two weeks. That is super scary.
State officials monitoring COVID-19 spike Morgan County

The news keeps showing local protests and the protestors are standing right next to each other.
Pictures of the protestors -
PHOTOS: Group marches for change in downtown Huntsville

My fear and anxiety just keep on escalating.

The Twilight Zone continues.

Your local reporting is, at least, reporting on more precise reasons. It is just so frustrating in Florida (with 4 straight days of over 1200 new cases each day) just keeps saying "more testing". I think residents of each state need more precise info.

It appears they are really checking these indoor environments. Hopefully, if the protests were outdoors, there will not be huge numbers... The next couple of weeks ... can we all hold our breath?

 

[ilovewings]

Sounds like McDonough/Blacksville area.
Which is odd because there are plenty of open hotel rooms a lot closer. The hotels 10 miles north of Atlanta are nowhere near capacity.
Was there a bus parked in the parking lot of the hotel?
If these were protesters that were from the metro Atlanta area (and 35 miles out - isn’t metro Atlanta) - why do they need hotel rooms?
Coming up I-75 and staying north of the city would suggest out of state, not locals.
I don’t think Marta goes out that far.

Or were these protesters going to Florida?
Safe travels today! Try not to worry!

My husband was tired from driving all day, so we had to stop where we did-
we make this trip every year, but with the Covid threat, the trip
has been extremely stressful--being able to post here with you guys
is he!ping ease the stress a bit--thanks for being there!

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Hey all. Been away for a while because I broke my ankle.

The way 2020 is going, I don't think I ever want to leave my house again.
The county next to mine reported an 80 percent increase in virus cases for the past two weeks. That is super scary.
State officials monitoring COVID-19 spike Morgan County

The news keeps showing local protests and the protestors are standing right next to each other.
Pictures of the protestors -
PHOTOS: Group marches for change in downtown Huntsville

My fear and anxiety just keep on escalating.

The Twilight Zone continues.

Sorry about your ankle! I have heard that an ankle break can be any number of bones, so hope yours in less severe and will be healed relatively quickly.

I might think you felt as I did....thank god my hospital was back doing testing!!!

I am going through similar with my shoulder.. Actually had my first MRI ever.... Techs said it is quite "damaged and heavily inflamed" but I have to wait for the muscle radiologist to read on Monday... Horrendous pain, and hard to type!!!

 

[CSIDreamer]

Indiana, US

ISDH - Novel Coronavirus: Indiana COVID-19 Dashboard

12.4% positive rate.

0.1% drop from yesterday.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Sorry about your ankle! I have heard that an ankle break can be any number of bones, so hope yours in less severe and will be healed relatively quickly.

I might think you felt as I did....thank god my hospital was back doing testing!!!

I am going through similar with my shoulder.. Actually had my first MRI ever.... Techs said it is quite "damaged and heavily inflamed" but I have to wait for the muscle radiologist to read on Monday... Horrendous pain, and hard to type!!!

Did you have a fall? I separated my shoulder almost 4 years ago. It was literally the worst pain I've ever felt. Jmo

 

[MajorHoople]

Protests have Tenn. doctor "doubly concerned" for African Americans and COVID-19

"As thousands of people mobilize in protests across the country, assembling in massive crowds and gathering for marches to demand justice for George Floyd, many wonder how the movement could affect the spread of COVID-19.

One of Tennessee's top doctors told WVLT News Anchor Amanda Hara he's concerned for a number of reasons.

"So many people gathered so close together for a prolonged period of time, and they're chanting and shouting, and expressing themselves. I'm afraid that's an environment where the virus could really spread," Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said.

Dr. Schaffner, who is the current Medical Director and past president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, said he was even more worried for a specific group of people.

"I was doubly concerned because, understandably, a lot of the participants are people of color. And of course, that's a population that has been already disproportionately affected by this virus, and I was concerned that anybody might bring this virus home with them, spread it to their families and to their neighbors."

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Protests have Tenn. doctor "doubly concerned" for African Americans and COVID-19

"As thousands of people mobilize in protests across the country, assembling in massive crowds and gathering for marches to demand justice for George Floyd, many wonder how the movement could affect the spread of COVID-19.

One of Tennessee's top doctors told WVLT News Anchor Amanda Hara he's concerned for a number of reasons.

"So many people gathered so close together for a prolonged period of time, and they're chanting and shouting, and expressing themselves. I'm afraid that's an environment where the virus could really spread," Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said.

Dr. Schaffner, who is the current Medical Director and past president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, said he was even more worried for a specific group of people.

"I was doubly concerned because, understandably, a lot of the participants are people of color. And of course, that's a population that has been already disproportionately affected by this virus, and I was concerned that anybody might bring this virus home with them, spread it to their families and to their neighbors."

Not just in the US either. In my local town, 1000 have marched today. V little evidence of masks or distancing on media vids and photos. Total population is 60,000. Not good odds in terms of avoiding a spike

 

[Tillicum]

we are about 12 hours from home--no more hotel stopx
lots of bathroom stops for me--it is what it is--i console
myself by telling myself that i havent heard of the virus
being transmitted alot in this manner---sometimes i
use a mask and sometimes i dont--'

If it helps, my SIL and BIL sold their house in Ohio and moved to their condo in Florida. They made the drive last week with one night at Holiday Inn and several potty stops. They were super concerned before leaving and during the trip but so relieved once they got there. One week later and they're fine now. Welcome home soon!

 

[ilovewings]

If it helps, my SIL and BIL sold their house in Ohio and moved to their condo in Florida. They made the drive last week with one night at Holiday Inn and several potty stops. They were super concerned before leaving and during the trip but so relieved once they got there. One week later and they're fine now. Welcome home soon!

Good to know they "survived" their journey and did well
Thanks for a positive story-- it is encouraging!!!!
I Hope they like a lot of rain cause it is now the rainy season
In Florida-- we were there for 6months-- 2 months longer
Than usual because we didn't want to back to Michigan
at the height of the Covid outbreak