Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #62

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Bulgarians in face masks again as cases rise

Bulgaria has ordered residents to wear face masks again in indoor public places after its highest weekly rise in coronavirus cases.

The order by Health Minister Kiril Ananiev came 10 days after he made masks indoors "highly recommended" but not mandatory, apart from on public transport, in pharmacies and medical establishments.

Bulgaria, which has registered 3,905 cases and 199 deaths from the coronavirus, recorded 606 new COVID-19 cases last week, the country's highest weekly rise.

WHO chief says COVID-19 pandemic still accelerating: Live updates
 
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I think they need personnel ( security guards) at the entrance to enforce it. We have some stores here who have guards ensuring customers only go in at the entrance and out at the exit plus make people take a trolley even if they only want one thing, because the trolley helps with distancing. Masks aren't mandatory at present in the UK except on public transport. Not sure how that is going as I haven't used public transport yet as I am limited to 5 miles except for essential or compassionate purposes. It is about to change soon but the rules are getting confusing now.
Menards is a Midwest store, much like Home Depot. Masks absolutely required, and a security guard (big guy) is at the door to make certain you are wearing. For sale $1.00 at door if you forgot.
 
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“HOUSTON – If Harris County continues on the same new case trajectory as it is on at present, Houston could become the worst affected city in the U.S., according to nationally recognized infectious disease expert, Dr. Peter Hotez of the Baylor College of Medicine.

In a tweet Saturday morning, Hotez said if things continue as they are, Harris County could rival the situation that is currently being seen in Brazil.

“If we continue on the same trajectory, my worry is Houston could become the worst affected city right now in North America,” Hotez said in an interview with KPRC 2.“

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“Finally, his third prediction in his tweet was that the county “would need to proceed to red alert.” As of Sunday night, Harris County is listed at Orange Level 2 on the COVID-19 Threat Level System. This means there is a significant and uncontrolled spread of the virus in the county. To be upgraded to the Red Level 1 the spread of the virus would have to be classified as severe and uncontrolled.“

-more at link
If Harris County continues same coronavirus track, Houston could be worst affected city in US, expert says

He also goes on to say how wearing a mask is not enough, and this is so important imo as Dr. Mike also still talks about how mask-wearing should be part of “comprehensive package”.

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“I cannot really see how things get better on their own. In such case we must take steps to protect Houston - even if it means defying the "health freedom" antiscience crazies . I'm willing to take the heat - they don't care for me much anyway from my staunch defense of #vaccines
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— Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD (@PeterHotez) June 20, 2020

Quoting the tweets from your link.



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I cannot really see how things get better on their own. In such case we must take steps to protect Houston - even if it means defying the "health freedom" antiscience crazies . I'm willing to take the heat - they don't care for me much anyway from my staunch defense of #vaccines




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Latest #COVID19 for Harris County, my observations if this trajectory persists: 1) Houston would become the worst affected city in the US, maybe rival what we're seeing now in Brazil 2) The masks = good 1st step but simply won't be enough 3) We would need to proceed to red alert



Is this the guy selling a book?

I wonder what caused that massive uptick?
Do you know if it will be televised? I think this event is organized by Charlie Kirk, and he invited the President to speak on behalf of the students. Not 100% sure, but think I saw this on the news the other night. I think they said about 3,000 students.

The venue live streams its present church services so I would think so IMO. This was organised by the students.
 
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Menards is a WI and MN store, much like Home Depot. Masks absolutely required, and a security guard (big guy) is at the door to make certain you are wearing. For sale $1.00 at door if you forgot.

Our Menards in Indiana require masks, too. Jmo
 
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Menards is a WI and MN store, much like Home Depot. Masks absolutely required, and a security guard (big guy) is at the door to make certain you are wearing. For sale $1.00 at door if you forgot.
That makes sense. Only $1 for a mask. That beats all the ads I keep seeing coming up.
 
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Disneyland Paris says gradual reopening to start July 15

Disneyland Paris said it would begin a "phased reopening" of the theme park starting July 15, with visitor numbers limited via a new online reservation system to ensure social distancing.

Visitors aged 11 and older will have to wear face masks, and many shows and events will remain suspended due to the pandemic, the resort said.

WHO chief says COVID-19 pandemic still accelerating: Live updates
Ages 11 and up?? I guess that coincides with their "adult" tickets and the "child" ticket holders don't have to wear a mask? Just a guess since our Disney's child tickets are ages 3-10 and I'm assuming they are the same. Regardless, Disney World (the one in FL) is requiring ages 2+ to wear a mask (and, yes, that is quite a bone of contention among the Disney groups I frequent).
 
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How’s this for a statement?

If you don’t like wearing a mask, you’ll hate the ventilator.

My "take" on this is if it were true, it would be national news and would be being used everywhere. Gee. Why wouldn't this, as a church, be willing to share it, if true?
Well I agree but perhaps that was what the A/C company told them. Once it goes in the A/C it is filtered and dead I suppose but it is before it gets to the A/C that it is deadly. I've seen the live streams and saw no masks. A lot of what people say cannot be backed up with fact. I am going to check the 99.9% though. I remember years ago that "Domestos killed 99% of household germs" but the joke then was that the 1% multiplied and killed you.

Here's a MSM re 99.9%

Air filter could kill 99.9% of deadly bacteria and viruses floating in the air | Daily Mail Online

And here's details of a study.

Non-thermal plasma: new technology could kill 99.9% of the deadly germs in the air
 
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In the NJ/NY area you are required to wear a nose and mouth covering in public when indoors in public or outside in a crowd, such as at the beach or park - I visited my daughter in Brooklyn yesterday and most people wear them walking the streets. This includes mandatory masks at rest stops along the highways and interstates as well shopping or outside dining. I have to wear one at my inside desk job.

No mask? No Service! Need a mask? Here is a medical mask for purchase, always a display at some store entrances.

That how we help keep the numbers down here.

New York Gov. Cuomo says businesses will be allowed to deny entry to people not wearing a face covering

"I've been working to communicate this message about masks and how effective they are. They are deceptively effective. They are amazingly effective, and we've made them mandatory in public settings, public transportation, but when we talk about reopening stores and places of business, we're giving the store owners the right to say, 'If you're not wearing a mask, you can't come in.'" Cuomo said at a news briefing in Brooklyn.

I've been away from the thread for a time, and just hit or miss. I used to watch Cuomo daily but not in a while due to RL. I thought last I heard is that he was stopping his daily pressers as of last week. Is that correct?
 
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How’s this for a statement?

If you don’t like wearing a mask, you’ll hate the ventilator.

My "take" on this is if it were true, it would be national news and would be being used everywhere. Gee. Why wouldn't this, as a church, be willing to share it, if true?
You can wear a mask and still end up on a ventilator.
 
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These are the states requiring people to wear masks when out in public

California - As of June 18:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order requiring the use of face coverings in public indoor spaces, including while shopping, riding on public transportation or seeking medical care.

Connecticut - As of April 20:
Connecticut's mask requirement applies to any resident over the age of 2 in a public space where social distancing isn't possible. The rules also apply to individuals using public transportation, taxis or rideshare services

Delaware - As of April 28:
Delaware Gov. John Carney ordered residents to wear face masks while in public, including at grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor's offices and on public transportation.

District of Columbia - As of May 16:
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered Masks or other face coverings are required in grocery stores, pharmacies and takeout restaurants. On public transportation, face coverings are required.

Hawaii - As of April 20:
Both customers and employees at essential businesses are required to wear cloth face coverings. Anyone who violates those rules could face a fine of up to $5,000, or up to a year in prison if found guilty.

Illinois - As of May 1:
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ordered the use of face masks for anyone stepping outside their house. Face coverings are required while shopping at essential businesses, traveling on public transportation, picking up food, or visiting the doctor.

Kentucky - As of May 11:
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ordered all state residents to wear face masks in public. He said that people will not be fined or arrested, but the order gives businesses the right to turn away any customer not wearing a face covering.

Maine - As of May 1:
Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued an order requiring face coverings or masks for anyone over the age of 2 in indoor public spaces such as supermarkets, retail stores, pharmacies and doctor's offices.

Maryland - As of April 18:
Commuters must wear face coverings while using Maryland's public transit. Employees of essential businesses and customers over the age 9 must wear face coverings. Adults accompanying young children should make an effort to get them to wear a mask.

Massachusetts - As of May 6:
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an order requiring the use of face coverings or masks in both indoor and outdoor spaces where social distancing isn't possible.

Michigan - As of June 18:
Michigan requires all residents to wear face coverings or masks in all public settings. Businesses are allowed to deny entry to individuals not wearing face coverings.

New Jersey - As of April 8:
New Jersey was the first state to require customers and employees to wear face coverings at essential businesses and construction sites. Businesses must provide them to employees and deny entry to any customer who refuse to wear them. Commuters on New Jersey's trains, buses and light rails must wear face coverings. If they refuse, they may be denied entry.

New Mexico - As of May 16:
Adults are required to wear masks in all public settings, except while eating, drinking, exercising or for medical reasons. Masks are recommended for children 3 and older, and children 5 and under must have adult supervision.

New York - As of April 17:
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order mandated state residents to wear masks in public.

Pennsylvania - As of April 19:
Essential businesses must provide and require their employees to wear masks. Customers at these businesses must wear masks while on the premises or be denied entry.

Rhode Island - As of May 8:
Gov. Gina Raimondo issued an order requiring all residents over the age of 2 to wear face coverings or masks while in public settings, whether indoors or outdoors.
 
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These are the states requiring people to wear masks when out in public

California - As of June 18:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order requiring the use of face coverings in public indoor spaces, including while shopping, riding on public transportation or seeking medical care.

Connecticut - As of April 20:
Connecticut's mask requirement applies to any resident over the age of 2 in a public space where social distancing isn't possible. The rules also apply to individuals using public transportation, taxis or rideshare services

Delaware - As of April 28:
Delaware Gov. John Carney ordered residents to wear face masks while in public, including at grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor's offices and on public transportation.

District of Columbia - As of May 16:
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered Masks or other face coverings are required in grocery stores, pharmacies and takeout restaurants. On public transportation, face coverings are required if individuals are unable to be six feet apart.

Hawaii - As of April 20:
Both customers and employees at essential businesses are required to wear cloth face coverings. Anyone who violates those rules could face a fine of up to $5,000, or up to a year in prison if found guilty.

Illinois - As of May 1:
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ordered the use of face masks for anyone stepping outside their house. Face coverings are required while shopping at essential businesses, traveling on public transportation, picking up food, or visiting the doctor.

Kentucky - As of May 11:
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ordered all state residents to wear face masks in public. Gov. Beshear has said that people will not be fined or arrested for not wearing a mask in public, but the order gives businesses the right to turn away any customer not wearing a face covering.

Maine - As of May 1:
Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued an order requiring face coverings or masks for anyone over the age of 2 in indoor public spaces such as supermarkets, retail stores, pharmacies and doctor's offices.

Maryland - As of April 18:
Commuters must wear face coverings while using Maryland's public transit. Employees of essential businesses and customers over the age 9 must wear face coverings. Adults accompanying young children should make an effort to get them to wear a mask.

Massachusetts - As of May 6:
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an order requiring the use of face coverings or masks in both indoor and outdoor spaces where social distancing isn't possible.

Michigan - As of June 18:
Michigan requires all residents to wear face coverings or masks in all public settings. Businesses are allowed to deny entry to individuals not wearing face coverings.

New Jersey - As of April 8:
New Jersey was the first state to require customers and employees to wear face coverings at essential businesses and construction sites. Businesses must provide them to employees and deny entry to any customer who refuse to wear them. Commuters on New Jersey's trains, buses and light rails must wear face coverings. If they refuse, they may be denied entry.

New Mexico - As of May 16:
Adults are required to wear masks in all public settings, except while eating, drinking, exercising or for medical reasons. Masks are recommended for children 3 and older, and children 5 and under must have adult supervision.

New York - As of April 17:
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order mandated state residents to wear masks in public.

Pennsylvania - As of April 19:
Essential businesses must provide and require their employees to wear masks. Customers at these businesses must wear masks while on the premises or be denied entry.

Rhode Island - As of May 8:
Gov. Gina Raimondo issued an order requiring all residents over the age of 2 to wear face coverings or masks while in public settings, whether indoors or outdoors.

When my little girl was 2+ I couldn't even get her to wear a hat. She would just rip it off and chuck it on the ground. Like mother like daughter I guess.

We would laugh at her, which made her worse at doing it 'cos we laughed.

So 16 out of 50, masks are mandatory. Ok. I am guessing these are the worst for Covid.
 
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I've been away from the thread for a time, and just hit or miss. I used to watch Cuomo daily but not in a while due to RL. I thought last I heard is that he was stopping his daily pressers as of last week. Is that correct?

Welcome back!

On Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his final briefing:

"Today, we have done a full 180, from worst to first," he said. "We are controlling the virus better than any state in the country and any nation on the globe."

“An average of 25 people per day died in New York this week. The number of people hospitalized with the virus was 1,284, the lowest number of the outbreak.”

"If we could accomplish together what we did here, this impossible task of beating back this deadly virus, then there is nothing we can't do," Cuomo said. "We will be better and we will be stronger for what we have gone through.”

New York governor gives final coronavirus briefing after '111 days of hell'

An emotional Cuomo praised New Yorkers for their handling of what he called "111 days of hell." He announced that New York City will enter the second phase of the state's economic reopening [today].

"By reducing the infection rate, we saved over 100,000 people from being hospitalized and possibly dying," he said.

"It is an unimaginable achievement. I'm so incredibly proud of what we all did together, and as a community."
 
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In the NJ/NY area you are required to wear a nose and mouth covering in public when indoors in public or outside in a crowd, such as at the beach or park - I visited my daughter in Brooklyn yesterday and most people wear them walking the streets. This includes mandatory masks at rest stops along the highways and interstates as well shopping or outside dining. I have to wear one at my inside desk job.

No mask? No Service! Need a mask? Here is a medical mask for purchase, always a display at some store entrances.

That how we help keep the numbers down here.

New York Gov. Cuomo says businesses will be allowed to deny entry to people not wearing a face covering

"I've been working to communicate this message about masks and how effective they are. They are deceptively effective. They are amazingly effective, and we've made them mandatory in public settings, public transportation, but when we talk about reopening stores and places of business, we're giving the store owners the right to say, 'If you're not wearing a mask, you can't come in.'" Cuomo said at a news briefing in Brooklyn.
I thought NY and NJ are top of all the states for cases and deaths though. So what happened?
 
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I posted this in the Smiles Cafe thread but decided to put it here too. Coronavirus humor from librarians (not sure who they are):
Very good. That must have taken some time. If in doubt, don't go out I like the best.
 
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