Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #66

[ilovewings]

I don’t know for certain what is causing the spikes but my regular doctor appointments are being canceled left and right, including my appointment with my pulmonary doctor. I have an existing lung condition. I suppose if I have a flare up I’ll have to go to a horrible ER and sit there for gosh knows how many hours to get help. If this is because people won’t social distance or wear masks, they are all selfish. JMO

what state are you in?

 

[ilovewings]

David Price opts out of 2020 MLB season as more players test positive for coronavirus:

David Price, a major league pitcher is opting out of the 2020 season due to Covid-- I GUESS MAYBE THE VIRUS ISN'T HARMLESS AFTER ALL- several other baseball players are also opting out out of concern for their , and their family's health.

 

[gitana1]

Smh. It's a slow motion trainwreck. And my state is #3.

Soaring U.S. coronavirus cases, hospitalizations overshadow July 4 celebrations

In addition to rising cases, an alarming percentage of tests are coming back positive. The World Health Organization considers a positivity rate above 5% to be cause for concern because it suggests there are more cases in the community that have yet to be uncovered.

Ten states averaged double-digit positivity rates over the past week – Arizona (26%), Florida (18%), South Carolina (17%), Nevada (14%), Alabama (14%), Texas (14%), Mississippi (13%), Georgia (13%), Idaho (11%) and Kansas (10%), according to The COVID Tracking Project here a volunteer-run effort to track the outbreak.

When they say positivity rate do they mean out of those tested?

 

[MimosaMornings]

I don’t know for certain what is causing the spikes but my regular doctor appointments are being canceled left and right, including my appointment with my pulmonary doctor. I have an existing lung condition. I suppose if I have a flare up I’ll have to go to a horrible ER and sit there for gosh knows how many hours to get help. If this is because people won’t social distance or wear masks, they are all selfish. JMO

We had both pulmonary and cardiac doctor visits this month. Came in via the back door, directly into the closest exam room. No other patients were in there while we were in the building. PPE by both nurse and doctor. Paperwork sent via email.

If you have a serious lung condition that needs to be checked on a regular basis and your doctor isn’t doing office visits - ask your doctor if it possible to get qualified for home health care.
That way someone can check bp, check weight fluctuations (fluid) check oxygen level, do percussion, bloodwork, etc.

 

[BeckyF]

What state are you in, if you don't mind saying?

Missouri

 

[Lilibet]

I’m in Missouri. I was told my doctor is very busy seeing inpatient COVID patients. I completely understand. I was offered a Visit via Zoom. I declined. What’s the point? They can’t listen to my lungs or take blood pressure via a Zoom visit. I’m left in the cold.

I see. And it wouldn’t be good for him to treat Covid inpatients and regular outpatients anyway because of the possibility of infecting you. If your PCP is seeing patients perhaps you can get a quick checkup that way for now, so you can head off trouble. But it is a worry. I understand.

 

[BeckyF]

I see. And it wouldn’t be good for him to treat Covid inpatients and regular outpatients anyway because of the possibility of infecting you. If your PCP is seeing patients perhaps you can get a quick checkup that way for now, so you can head off trouble. But it is a worry. I understand.

Yes that is true. I just need for someone to give me guidance. I pay Medicare supplement payments every month and it seems they are for nothing now.

 

[tresir2012]

Exclusive: Milton Keynes Hospital boss says it still isn't clear if COVID-19 can spread through air conditioning

This is from May but is discussing A/C in hospitals. According to the article, clarification has been asked from Public Health England but I have found no follow up article yet.

This is an EU article dated 22 Jun. It has several case studies.

Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the context of COVID-19

This is a very recent article from Florida.

Trust Index: Does AC spread coronavirus? Experts say not really

 

[SouthAussie]

When they say positivity rate do they mean out of those tested?

Yes.


If a positivity rate is too high, that may indicate that the state is only testing the sickest patients who seek medical attention, and is not casting a wide enough net to know how much of the virus is spreading within its communities. A low rate of positivity in testing data can be seen as a sign that a state has sufficient testing capacity for the size of their outbreak and is testing enough of its population to make informed decisions about reopening.
Which U.S. States Meet Recommended Positivity Levels?

 

[tresir2012]

WHO underplaying risk of airborne spread of Covid-19, say scientists

The letter due to be published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases is authored by Lidia Morawska, of the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, and Donald Milton, of the University of Maryland, and has been endorsed by more than 200 scientists, including some who have been involved in drawing up the WHO’s advice.

They say emerging evidence, including from settings such as meat processing plants where there have been outbreaks, suggests that airborne transmission could be more important than the WHO has acknowledged.

Linsey Marr, an expert in airborne transmission of viruses at Virginia Tech and a co-signatory of the letter, told the New York Times that the WHO had relied on studies from hospitals that suggested low levels of virus in the air. This underestimated the risk, she said, because in most buildings “the air-exchange rate is usually much lower, allowing virus to accumulate in the air”.

The WHO says certain medical procedures, such as intubation, are known to raise the risk of aerosol transmission, but that outside of this context the evidence is less clear. “This is an area of active research,” the WHO says.

Paul Hunter, a professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia and a member of the WHO’s infection prevention committee, said the WHO had struck the right balance in its advice.

“Aerosol transmission can occur but it probably isn’t that important in the grand scheme of things. It’s all about droplets,” he said. “Controlling airborne transmission isn’t going to do that much to control the spread of Covid-19. It’s going to impose unnecessary burdens, particularly in countries where they don’t have enough trained staff or resources already.”

If airborne transmission were shown to be a major factor, some experts have suggested it could be helpful to wear masks indoors, even in settings where social distancing is being enforced; that tighter regulations may be needed for ventilation and air conditioning to minimise recirculating air; and that it may even be appropriate to install UV lights in some buildings to guard against potentially infectious particles.

 

[squareandrabbet]

Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies

Over the course of 13 weeks, the Tony Award-nominated star woke up from a medically-induced coma and underwent a leg amputation due to COVID-19 complications.

Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. He was 41.

He is survived by his wife Amanda Kloots, whom he wed in September 2017, and their 1-year-old son Elvis Eduardo.

"God has another angel in heaven now. My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth. ⠀ I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday," she wrote on Instagram Sunday.


"To Nicks extraordinary doctor, Dr. David Ng, you were my positive doctor! There are not many doctors like you. Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive and always eager to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion. You’re a diamond in the rough," Kloots continued.

"I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love , support and help we’ve received these last 95 days. You have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3pm everyday as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life. We sang it to him today, holding his hands. As I sang the last line to him, 'they'll give you hell but don’t you light them kill your light not without a fight. Live your life,' I smiled because he definitely put up a fight. I will love you forever and always my sweet man," she concluded.

wasn’t that sad? I hope in his conscious moments, Amanda was allowed to have her phone and show him pictures and videos of wee Elvis as he keeps growing. They’re saying he was in the top 10% of the worst cases anyone has ever had... They also said he lost 45 pounds and I was like, dear God, from where??... I didn’t think he owned 45 pounds to lose, even though some of that was clearly from the amputation. Horrible.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I had a dream last week, or more likely a nightmare. It was one where I dreamed I was awake, and there was some weird shaped person banging and shaking the front door. I could see their shape through the glass panels.
It was only today I realised what the shape was.

It was the Coronavirus, yeeks!

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies

Over the course of 13 weeks, the Tony Award-nominated star woke up from a medically-induced coma and underwent a leg amputation due to COVID-19 complications.

Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a months-long battle with the coronavirus. He was 41.

He is survived by his wife Amanda Kloots, whom he wed in September 2017, and their 1-year-old son Elvis Eduardo.

"God has another angel in heaven now. My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth. ⠀ I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday," she wrote on Instagram Sunday.


"To Nicks extraordinary doctor, Dr. David Ng, you were my positive doctor! There are not many doctors like you. Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive and always eager to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion. You’re a diamond in the rough," Kloots continued.

"I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love , support and help we’ve received these last 95 days. You have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3pm everyday as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life. We sang it to him today, holding his hands. As I sang the last line to him, 'they'll give you hell but don’t you light them kill your light not without a fight. Live your life,' I smiled because he definitely put up a fight. I will love you forever and always my sweet man," she concluded.

Terrible terrible news, so sorry for his wife and family

 

[SouthAussie]

American interest in moving to New Zealand has spiked during the coronavirus crisis, with the number of people seeking information on how to emigrate climbing by 65% during May.

According to figures released by Immigration New Zealand visits to the New Zealand Now website by Americans increased by 37% over April compared to the same time last year, and by 65% in May, with a total of 80,000 Americans expressing interest in shifting to the southern hemisphere in that month alone.

Citizens of the UK also showed an increased interest in relocating, with a growth of 18.5% in May – or 31,000 people.

Visa application are on hold with more than 100,000 waiting to be processed, as foreigners continue submitting applications despite the closures.

Despite the interest it is harder than ever before for foreigners to build a new life in New Zealand, with the Labour-led government banning house sales to foreigners in 2017 and tightening up requirements for would-be residents.

US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps amid Covid-19

 

[ilovewings]

Missouri

Becky: perhaps as someone suggested you could visit with your PCP- and/or you could start with the video visit with your pulmonologist and explain your symptoms to your physician-- once you have the video visit you can then do the next step. That is what i would do anyway. good luck to you.

 

[tresir2012]

wasn’t that sad? I hope in his conscious moments, Amanda was allowed to have her phone and show him pictures and videos of wee Elvis as he keeps growing. They’re saying he was in the top 10% of the worst cases anyone has ever had... They also said he lost 45 pounds and I was like, dear God, from where??... I didn’t think he owned 45 pounds to lose, even though some of that was clearly from the amputation. Horrible.

Tragic. RIP Nick.

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[CharlestonGal]

American interest in moving to New Zealand has spiked during the coronavirus crisis, with the number of people seeking information on how to emigrate climbing by 65% during May.

According to figures released by Immigration New Zealand visits to the New Zealand Now website by Americans increased by 37% over April compared to the same time last year, and by 65% in May, with a total of 80,000 Americans expressing interest in shifting to the southern hemisphere in that month alone.

Citizens of the UK also showed an increased interest in relocating, with a growth of 18.5% in May – or 31,000 people.

Visa application are on hold with more than 100,000 waiting to be processed, as foreigners continue submitting applications despite the closures.

Despite the interest it is harder than ever before for foreigners to build a new life in New Zealand, with the Labour-led government banning house sales to foreigners in 2017 and tightening up requirements for would-be residents.

US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps amid Covid-19

One of those was me! I did Australia and Iceland, too. I started my applications in early June.

 

[Bravo]

Actor Nick Cordero has passed away. RIP young man
Canadian actor Nick Cordero, 41, dies after months-long battle with COVID-19 complications

 

[tresir2012]

Weekly UK deaths and increase % from previous week. 1st May had the highest number of weekly deaths at a daily average of 1,128.
Date deaths % inc per week
1 May 7900 40
8 May 3739 14
15May 2857 9
22May 2395 7
29May 1768 5
5 Jun 2100 5.5
12Jun 1520 3.7
19Jun 974 2.3
26Jun 953 2.2
3 Jul 717 1.7

Week to Sunday we had 670 deaths, a 1.5% increase.
So UK daily average is at 95 down to 2 digits. Our peak (1st May) was more than 1,000 per day.

Let's hope the openings don't stop these reductions.

 

[Trino]

Actor Nick Cordero has passed away. RIP young man
Canadian actor Nick Cordero, 41, dies after months-long battle with COVID-19 complications

Hopefully, with no known underlying conditions, his experiences and death will be a wake-up call for non-believers and will encourage mask wearing, crowd avoidance, and social distancing.