Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #68

[KALI]

Besides this
story being adorable, I just want to add, I love the quirky names Australians give names to.

Police helping during Covid times, help others.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/baby-wombat-named-ted-is-taken-in-by-a-police-officer-after-its-mother-was-struck-and-killed-by-a-car-and-is-now-being-raised-at-the-local-cop-s

Baby wombat named Ted is taken in by a police officer after its mother was struck and killed by a car - and is now being raised at the local cop station

Adam Mccleery For Daily Mail Australia

2 hrs ago
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An orphaned bare-nosed wombat that was rescued by a police officer will spend the next year living at the local station until it's ready to go back out into the wild.

The eight-month-old wombat named Ted was taken in by Monaro Police District's Senior Constable Tori Murray in June after its mother was hit and killed by a car.

Since then Ted has spent most of its days at the Queanbeyan Police Station where a bed has been set up under Senior Constable Murray's desk.

© Provided by Daily Mail Ted, the eight-month-old orphaned wombat (pictured), was rescued by a NSW Police officer after his mother was killed by a car and now spends his days at a police station
The wombat is often found taking a nap in its portable bed or following other officers around.

Monaro Police District's Inspector Charles Hutchins said everyone had taken to Ted immediately and enjoyed having him at the police station.

'The officers have taken very positively to Ted,' he said.

'As you can appreciate with every baby animal, everyone is very nurturing and caring and very interested in the process.

'I’m sure there are plenty of cuddles being passed around the office.'

Ted gets no shortage of love and attention from the officers but when it comes to feeding time it is up to Senior Constable Murray.

'Ted is fed special wombat formula by bottle up to about four times a day,' Insp Hutchins said.

© Provided by Daily Mail Monaro Police District's Inspector Charles Hutchins (pictured) said all everyone had taken to Ted immediately and enjoyed having him at the police station

 

[Deleted member 39678]

Hey all. Hope everyone is well. I am still trying to recover from this broken ankle and it is not fun. We finally have the mask order - which is fun when it is 95 degrees outside with humidity at 95 percent!!! Anyone, the virus is spreading like crazy in my neck of the woods. Even though I am fortunate enough to be able to work from home, two of my co-workers have the virus at this time. It is scary.

Also, school is starting around August 10th, How crazy is that???

I am so far behind that I will never catch up!!!

I hope your ankle gets better soon. It's 101 degrees with 10% humidity at my home right now in Sacramento.

I've always wondered if high temps with low humidity would "dry out" the virus and therefore kill it. Anyone know if this combination helps or hinders the spread of the virus?

 

[ArianeEmory]

I know I don’t need to tell this to people in this thread, but still:

Based on the reinfection stories, the long-term symptoms, the new testing delays, the more virulent strains ... please everyone be careful out there. Don’t get complacent on your masks and hand-washing. Get off Facebook if it helps your mental health. <modsnip>

 

[SouthAussie]

Besides this
story being adorable, I just want to add, I love the quirky names Australians give names to.

O/T
You would love Western Australia's little quokka then.


Quokka Selfies: What's the Deal With That Cute Australian Critter?

 

[beatrixpotter]

And god help you if you need an icu bed. Feels like we’re Totally screwed imo.

This is part of what's so scary. This limits everyone's access to good medical care regardless of the reason. We are all limited in access to emergency care or hospital care. Why they think overloading the hospitals should happen before slowing things down is beyond me. My governor seems intent on it. < modsnip>

 

[dmac55]

As I melt in the 115° Arizona heat, I can dispel this myth

Trump: Heat will kill coronavirus | TheHill
Trump: Heat will kill coronavirus

 

[FrostOwl]

He got an itemized bill when he left. He is currently negotiating with them (he doesn't have insurance). The ER visit alone was about $3000 plus the tests and treatments were all add-ons, of course.

I think they'll let him make payments. And it probably won't appear on his credit record unless he ceases to do so - they may want a minimum every month. He's still at the stage where he has no energy and just can't handle more than one task per day.

Quite different from what a patient pays for a visit to the ER here in Sweden, it's about $40 including all needed tests, and a patient with suspected Covid-19 doesn't pay anything.
I hope that the cost for your friend's hospital visit will get solved for the better, as having that to worry about won't make his recovery easier.

 

[Deleted member 39678]

As I melt in the 115° Arizona heat, I can dispel this myth

Trump: Heat will kill coronavirus | TheHill
Trump: Heat will kill coronavirus

So the heat combined with low humidity makes the virus spread more easily?

 

[ArianeEmory]

So the heat combined with low humidity makes the virus spread more easily?

I used to be very up to date on this stuff. I’m not anymore. But one thing I’ve seen speculated about FL, TX, AZ is that because it’s so hot, people are gathering indoors in the A/C. Emphasis on gathering.

 

[musicaljoke]

Wow. How do people do that when they can't even get tests results within a week? No one here in GA can get a test result back that quick outside a hospital now. My mom just saw the cardiologist this week and no test results required. However she told me everyone in the waiting room had a mask on. I was at the same cardiologist office a month ago and 90% didn't at that time.

I can see that your drill is different than ours.

Test results came back in less than 2 days. Everyone is greeted at the doctor's office or hospital door with a nurse in full ppe, who checks them for symptoms, then gives the patient a mask to put on. The doctor's office and hospitals don't have more than one person in the waiting rooms. You can't come into the hspt unless you have the next appointment. After your appointment you are escorted to an exit. (Ontario).

 

[10ofRods]

Road blocks on borders to stop spread from 'lock down' areas.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/coronavirus-australia-live-news-schools-return-in-locked-down-melbourne-and-warnings-over-sydney-pub-outbreak/ar-BB16E6IG?ocid=msedgdhp.

Vanload of people fined for trying to enter Queensland

Six people have been fined more than $24,000 after lying on their border forms when trying to enter Queensland.

Police say the group was travelling in a minivan and told officers they'd been working in NSW for the past three weeks.

But authorities say evidence on their phones showed they'd recently been in Victoria.

Queensland's borders remain closed to Victorians after the recent surge in coronavirus cases there, while travellers from other states can enter after signing a declaration and agreeing to be tested if they develop symptoms.

Police say the group had also attempted to cross into Queensland on July 2 and were turned back.

Each person was fined $4,004 and refused entry.

By Holly Richardson

Australia rocks.

This is how we (should) do it. And yes, right now I mean county by county if necessary. Get to know - and support your neighbors!

Like the Australians do (but maybe not willing to have the neighbors move into one's house...)

 

[Deleted member 158085]

New York reports zero coronavirus deaths

New York City reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since pandemic hit

New York City health officials reported zero new coronavirus deaths on Sunday for the first time since the state's first death was recorded on March 11, according to NBC New York.

Why it matters: Once the epicenter of the U.S. and global outbreak, New York successfully flattened its curve and has thus far proven to be a model for how states can safely and cautiously lift lockdown restrictions.

The big picture: In total, New York state has reported over 401,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and over 32,000 deaths. Meanwhile, infections are surging in states across the Sunbelt that moved to quickly reopen after the initial outbreaks, with Florida reporting a record-breaking 15,000 new cases on Sunday.

 

[10ofRods]

Just to provide a little clarity ... a young staff member at this particular pub tested positive. So the NSW govt has been working hard to contact trace everyone who was at this pub between 3rd and 10th July.

Our Deputy Chief Medical Officer even went on national TV yesterday to call for people who may have been at the pub during this time to please come forward for testing. At least 400 people have responded, so far.

Wow. Wowee wow wow.

 

[10ofRods]

New York reports zero coronavirus deaths

New York City reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since pandemic hit

New York City health officials reported zero new coronavirus deaths on Sunday for the first time since the state's first death was recorded on March 11, according to NBC New York.

Why it matters: Once the epicenter of the U.S. and global outbreak, New York successfully flattened its curve and has thus far proven to be a model for how states can safely and cautiously lift lockdown restrictions.

The big picture: In total, New York state has reported over 401,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and over 32,000 deaths. Meanwhile, infections are surging in states across the Sunbelt that moved to quickly reopen after the initial outbreaks, with Florida reporting a record-breaking 15,000 new cases on Sunday.

This is huge! It means we can rejoice for New York, follow their lead, and have a clear pathway out of this darkness.

If NY can do this...every other state can do it.

 

[SouthAussie]

New York reports zero coronavirus deaths

New York City reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since pandemic hit

New York City health officials reported zero new coronavirus deaths on Sunday for the first time since the state's first death was recorded on March 11, according to NBC New York.

Why it matters: Once the epicenter of the U.S. and global outbreak, New York successfully flattened its curve and has thus far proven to be a model for how states can safely and cautiously lift lockdown restrictions.

<RSBM>

Wonderful!! It CAN be done ... even when initially severely beaten down by the virus.

 

[Tate123]

This is huge! It means we can rejoice for New York, follow their lead, and have a clear pathway out of this darkness.

If NY can do this...every other state can do it.

We are NY Tough : )

 

[SouthAussie]

We are NY Tough : )

Yes, you are

You have a right to be proud. Now, let's get every other place to be this proud.

 

[Kensie]

Quite different from what a patient pays for a visit to the ER here in Sweden, it's about $40 including all needed tests, and a patient with suspected Covid-19 doesn't pay anything.
I hope that the cost for your friend's hospital visit will get solved for the better, as having that to worry about won't make his recovery easier.

My co-payment for a doctor visit is $40.00. The last time I went to the ER, my bill was over $5,000 and it was for elevated blood pressure. Glad Sweden does it right.

 

[CharlestonGal]

I have a non-scientific theory that women are more protected from many illnesses. Only because so many of us care for ill children and don't catch their illness.

When I caught chickenpox from my daughter, I had such a very mild case while she was absolutely covered in the pox.

I have a theory we're more hardy because we have two complete X chromosomes rather than one complete and one Y. Males are missing an arm in the layout. Totally non-scientific probably, but I'm sticking to it.

 

[musicaljoke]

We are NY Tough : )

Tell us more, Tate. What words of wisdom do you have after coming through those nightmare weeks?