Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #68

[TravelingBug]

Louisiana Update:

Josh Lederman
@JoshNBCNews
Just in - Louisiana governor orders bars closed, mandates masks for everyone 8 and older

https://twitter.com/JoshNBCNews/status/1282051391570272257

 

[musicaljoke]

Louisiana Update:

https://twitter.com/JoshNBCNews/status/1282051391570272257

Heh! folks are having fun making goofy masks.

 

[Victoria Chambers]

I watched a Neurologist on the News today talking about some of the lasting brain damage in some patients. It chilled me to the bone to hear him say that patients are suffering from everything from stumbling on their feet to developing Encephalitis in rarer cases. Our family has 1st hand experience of the latter. My beautiful cousin Alison was diagnosed with
Encaphalitis in 2001. She was just in her 30s when she passed away in 2010 after spending 9yrs in a vegatitive state, requiring 24/7 round the clock care. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. This Coronavirus is like hell on Earth. X

 

[mickey2942]

I've been going to the same person for 25 years at least. I love her to pieces but I'm not going anytime soon either. She's kind of a free spirit and she has a young son. I just don't see her as being as cautious as I need her to be to feel any kind of comfortable. By the time I am ready to see her I might not have any more hair left, though, it's getting so thin.

I just cut my hair again today. I probably look like a little Dutch boy. But really, home style hair cut vs. possible Covid, yeah, my hair is fine.

 

[Bravo]

So sorry you lost your Cousin Victoria. Life can be so very cruel.

 

[Trino]

What do you say other than, "Hope you had a good trip."
Niece and daughter drove across country to visit niece's mother and dad. Probably 2000 miles. She's living in CA. No need to say more.

 

[gitana1]

A key element of the sentiment that "one day it will just disappear", is that it took years of unified determination from every part of the world to eradicate these diseases. That background work should not be underestimated, or it creates the false idea that the diseases just disappeared like the dew in the morning. Polio for instance, has taken decades, and is still lingering, even though the whole world was vaccinated. We are still working on eradicating the disease.

GPEI-Homepage

That’s certainly true in part. Like the development of vaccines. But if we did nothing at all, the pandemic would still disappear. It could and likely would reappear but viruses do run their course.

What I’m most concerned with is how we mitigate the damage until that happens. Here in the states we’ve done an abysmal job, IMO.

 

[anneg]

Vermont winning.

Wisconsin reports highest single-day Covid-19 increase

Vermont reports its lowest 7-day positivity average
From CNN's Hollie Silverman

The state of Vermont has a seven day positivity average of 0.5%, the lowest in the country, Gov. Phil Scott said in a tweet Saturday.

Scott encouraged Vermonters to "remain vigilant" and continue to wear a mask when it's not possible to physically distance.

Vermont Department of Health has reported a total of 1,283 cases and 56 deaths, according to its website.

Only six new cases were reported Saturday and two people are currently hospitalized, the department said.

A total of 75,032 people have been tested in the state, according to the department's website.

Yay Vermont! That's where my son and family live.

 

[CharlestonGal]

In Florida, over 40 hospitals max out ICU capacity amid coronavirus surge

A surge of coronavirus cases in Florida has maxed out dozens of intensive care units (ICUs) at hospitals around the state, following an attempt by local officials to institute a phased reopening of the economy.

Over 40 hospitals are now hitting their limit with regard to ICU capacity, according to a CNBC News report.

This news comes on the same day that Florida reportedly announced its second-highest one-day COVID-19 infection rate.

“We’re putting ourselves at risk and other people aren’t willing to do anything and in fact go the other way and be aggressive to promote the disease,” Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center, told Reuters. "It’s just disheartening."

 

[SoCalDavidS]

The Heat is unbearable here in So Cal.

Up to 115 Today, and 114 Tomorrow.

I don't think it's going to stop the virus though.

 

[CharlestonGal]

+10,000 new cases again today in TX.

I don't even know what to say anymore. Every day is now like groundhog day. Maybe this is our new normal?

 

[Reasonable & Just]

That’s certainly true in part. Like the development of vaccines. But if we did nothing at all, the pandemic would still disappear. It could and likely would reappear but viruses do run their course.

What I’m most concerned with is how we mitigate the damage until that happens. Here in the states we’ve done an abysmal job, IMO.

HIV didn't run its course. Neither did smallpox or polio. Things had to happen to reduce transmission - prophylaxis of various kinds (including real government effort to educate, sanitate, and ensure clean water), plus a vaccine for smallpox and polio. Viruses stop being noticeable when they lose access to susceptible hosts (or mutate in ways that are not helpful to them). Some have "seasons" by which they wax and wane. But they don't leave the environment. And with nearly 8 billion people on the planet, herd immunity will take an excruciatingly long time. JMO and not a virologist or epidemiologist.

We have to do something big on the policy scale in order for this to get better. It will be a while before we get a vaccine that anyone trusts. This has to be a national and international effort, IMO. Which means we need intelligent, cooperative adults at the helm.

 

[CharlestonGal]

HIV didn't run its course. Neither did smallpox or polio. Things had to happen to reduce transmission - prophylaxis of various kinds (including real government effort to educate, sanitate, and ensure clean water), plus a vaccine for smallpox and polio. Viruses stop being noticeable when they lose access to susceptible hosts (or mutate in ways that are not helpful to them). Some have "seasons" by which they wax and wane. But they don't leave the environment. And with nearly 8 billion people on the planet, herd immunity will take an excruciatingly long time. JMO and not a virologist or epidemiologist.

We have to do something big on the policy scale in order for this to get better. It will be a while before we get a vaccine that anyone trusts. This has to be a national and international effort, IMO. Which means we need intelligent, cooperative adults at the helm.

The international cooperation in the eradication of smallpox, and near eradication of polio, is stunning. It really shows what we as a species are capable of when we all work together.

 

[weepingangel]

I saw the same chart. Had no idea haircut was so High on the risky Meter I get maybe one haircut a year. So I can deal.
I’ll trim my own length. Soon probably. Ponytail hair for work, so don’t care.

I just scissor cut my bestie bros curly hair,
It will do for now, for him, because hairdresser is a 7 on the risk factor chart and we'd rather only assume risk factor 1 to 3.

It's discretionary, ilw.

 

[musicaljoke]

The international cooperation in the eradication of smallpox, and near eradication of polio, is stunning. It really shows what we as a species are capable of when we all work together.

Indeed it is. Every country gave up a little bit of their sovereignty in order to tackle the diseases as a unified group. That's what makes the US withdrawal from the WHO in the midst of this pandemic so tragic.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

That’s certainly true in part. Like the development of vaccines. But if we did nothing at all, the pandemic would still disappear. It could and likely would reappear but viruses do run their course.

What I’m most concerned with is how we mitigate the damage until that happens. Here in the states we’ve done an abysmal job, IMO.

MOO, this is not one that has signs of disappearing. This seems it is going to be one of those that could be endemic.

 

[Lavender Moon]

The Heat is unbearable here in So Cal.

Up to 115 Today, and 114 Tomorrow.

I don't think it's going to stop the virus though.

I'm in California, too. It's 108 where I am. It makes my skin terribly itchy, especially on my face. We're advised not to touch our faces but I catch myself rubbing my face and eyes all the time.

 

[Lavender Moon]

Our grocery store and Walmart both have signs posted that masks are required, and only one entrance / exit open. At the grocery, there’s someone watching people come in, and at the back a manager looking guy was watching and writing something in a large notebook.

Walmart has people outside handing out masks for those who don’t have one. Unfortunately I still saw a handful of people inside without a mask. SMH
I wish they would fully enforce it, but maybe they’re trying to avoid a confrontation that could potentially get out of hand.

I understand concern about confrontation but mask wearing needs to be enforced. I've found that emailing customer service about mask issues is very effective. The store personnel need to brainstorm about how to deal with noncompliance in a way that is safe.

 

[ilovewings]

Yes, I have a friend and spouse who are in denial. They own a small store too. Someone is running the store for ten days while they drive to and through KS, MO, TN and AL.

The husband said he is rebelling and refuses to wear a mask. He said he will pin the mask to his shirt and say “See I am wearing it”.

Meanwhile, wife said she has gone back and forth to Colorado and never got sick and none of her clients have either. Her doctor told her if she felt fine she could work at their store. The doctor said they do not have to self quarantine even thought CO and KS have issued orders through out Covid. What a doctor!

Meanwhile, the husband also drives a school bus and said he is not wearing a mask. He is going to say and do the ‘pin this mask to the shirt’. Many people have told him he will lose his job. His reply, he won’t just wait and see.

To make matters worse they let their 9 month grand baby crawl around the dirty store floor and be held by anyone who wants to.

They do as they want. They won’t listen to anyone...ages mid to late 50’s. With KS having stricter mask requirements, there is an unknown group that have gone around the town observing business that are in violation and turning them into the authorities.

Violations are not making customers/ clients wear a mask, staff not wearing a mask, having more people in the store then allowed, and not wiping the public areas down. I have no idea who the unknown group is but they did get several business violating the rule in the beginning of Covid.

When the couple come back from their trip, I along with others will not be going into the store for 3 weeks....at least.

I hope no one gets sick, but this couple will only learn by the “school of hard knocks”. I hope their grand baby does not get sick too....an innocent little one. A person can only ‘carry wolf’ so many times and then the worse happens.

Why can people not listen. They say forcing them to wear a mask violates their freedom.....will what about the rest of us who wear a mask. Our freedoms are being violated by these non mask people.

I am in that group of people who have to be extra careful. I am allergic to all medications with sulfa, sulfate, sulfite, iodine, and penicillin in it. You would not believe where Sulfas can be found in things. So if I get sick, a medication can cause my death. I am not the only one either!

why are people so stupid! Thanks for listening and everyone stay safe.

I've been going to the same person for 25 years at least. I love her to pieces but I'm not going anytime soon either. She's kind of a free spirit and she has a young son. I just don't see her as being as cautious as I need her to be to feel any kind of comfortable. By the time I am ready to see her I might not have any more hair left, though, it's getting so thin.

my hair is really thin-- you wouldnt know it if you saw me but that is because
hair dye thickens it along with a product that covers part of my scalp--a good
haircut and a good stylist does wonders--not every stylist knows how to work
with thin hair-- but i dont want to get the virus because my stylist is careless!

 

[weepingangel]

Well. Those are some horrible milestones to reach

SC following FL's lead.

Wisconsin reports highest single-day Covid-19 increase

South Carolina sets new daily Covid-19 infection record
From CNN's Chuck Johnston

The South Carolina Department of Health announced the highest number of reported positive cases of Covid-19 in one day.

On Saturday, the state reported 2,239 cases, breaking the previous high number by 300 cases, according to the state's department of health.

The health department also announced a 22.2% positivity rate, also a new high.

South Carolina reported its first pediatric death associated with Covid-19 today.