Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #68

[CharlestonGal]

We do have "rapid" testing available in my area:
CVS is a drugstore chain here - much like Boots in the UK

"Rapid results in 30 minutes". That's astonishing!

 

[CharlestonGal]

Did anyone catch FL governors press conference? I missed it. TIA

 

[slowpoke]

What I don't like about this, is putting some kid who makes minimum wage, as the "mask police". We have already seen numerous articles about how enraged some people get by the simple request to wear a mask.

Sorry, but it was 113 yesterday in Las Vegas. Who could wear a mask perfectly for 8 hours working in retail stores?

But, in Las Vegas there’s a heavy use of a/c to keep stores at a tolerable temperature. At least, in my observation and experience, isn’t that right?

I live in in SoCal where we’ve had some higher heat days (tho not LV temps), and I’ve been wearing a mask IN my own house from morning to night for almost 2 weeks since my dh went on an overnight fishing trip on a boat and (to my dismay) admitted the group was not that diligent about mask-wearing. Grrr. I’ve made him wear one in the house, too.

It’s hard when someone you live with is not on the “same page” as you when it comes to safety measures.

 

[branmuffin]

I was talking to a friend last night who was tested at a drive through testing centre this week. Interesting to hear how it was all done with no contact, and encouraging to know she got the result by text message exactly 15 hours & 10 minutes after her appointment.

I do not understand why it’s taking days and days in the US. Surely this can’t be helping contain the spread.

I was tested at a drive through in my town just north of Toronto. I also had my results around 15 hours later.

 

[CharlestonGal]

DHEC confirms first pediatric death in SC related to COVID-19, +2,000 new cases reported today

(FOX Carolina) -- DHEC has confirmed the first pediatric death in the state associated with COVID-19.

The death of a child under the age of five from the Midlands region was reported to the agency on July 11. To

“Today, we mourn the loss of one of our children to this virus. It is heart-wrenching to lose a child under any circumstances, and especially so during a time when we have all lost so much already,” said Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director. “

Today also marks the highest number of reported positive cases of COVID-19 at 2,239, the highest reported in a day by more than 300 cases.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Here's another thing I noticed today that I hadn't considered before. We get a lot of grocery pickup orders at Walmart. We put an opened cooler in the bed of our pickup, call the number, give them our name and they bring the order and put it in the cooler. Usually the worker pauses at the window and apologizes because they aren't allowed to touch the lid to close it. Today when I called the girl couldn't find my name or order. She spelled my name and asked if it was correct. Those letters couldn't possibly have spelled my short common name (not Tillicum). Another worker found the order and the first girl brought it out. Her mask was under her nose unlike all the others before. After she left, my husband got out to close the lid and the cooler was already closed.

Did she not care? Is she just irresponsible? No IMO she can't read. How many people aren't following the guidelines because they can't read the guidelines?

I think we would be surprised by how many people can't read. I work for a greeting card company. I see people struggling with cards a lot. I usually ask "are you having trouble with the size of the letters"? A relieved "yes". I always ask them what occasion they're looking for. And read cards to them until we find one they like. It is more often than you would think. Jmo

 

[HongKongPhooey]

But, in Las Vegas there’s a heavy use of a/c to keep stores at a tolerable temperature. At least, in my observation and experience, isn’t that right?

I live in in SoCal where we’ve had some higher heat days (tho not LV temps), and I’ve been wearing a mask IN my own house from morning to night for almost 2 weeks since my dh went on an overnight fishing trip on a boat and (to my dismay) admitted the group was not that diligent about mask-wearing. Grrr. I’ve made him wear one in the house, too.

It’s hard when someone you live with is not on the “same page” as you when it comes to safety measures.

That must be incredibly stressful and disheartening. I really feel for you

 

[CharlestonGal]

Number of S.C. COVID-19 patients on ventilators up 35 percent since last week

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to spike in the Lowcountry and throughout South Carolina, health officials say more people are needing ventilators.

A spokesperson for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division told Live 5 News on Friday that 177 coronavirus patients are now being ventilated. There are a total of 2,034 ventilators at hospitals in the Palmetto State, with 508 currently in use.

At the beginning of June, 42 coronavirus patients in South Carolina were using ventilators. Last week, the EMD reported that 131 ventilators were being used by people with COVID-19.

 

[Sundog]

Herman Cain is still in the hospital as well. Must be going on about 10 days now? I hope he's doing better.

From his twitter account yesterday:

"Herman wants to once again thank everyone for your prayers.
He describes the current process as "cruise control" because the progress is slow but his breathing is getting stronger every day. Make no mistake: He is improving! Please keep praying and know he loves you all."

 

[Lilibet]

Going back to my first post on thread #7 on February 26, I said that Websleuths is where I come for news when something big happens (wildfire, mass shooting, weather event, etc). The news links posted here from all over are more up to date and comprehensive than I can get anywhere else. So that makes those posting and reading on this thread probably the most informed about the coronavirus/Covid-19 of any non-professional person in the world, in terms of the scope and depth of our knowledge and understanding. So a big shoutout to y0u all!

I have to remember that the average citizen doesn’t have this advantage, and the lack of widely posted PSAs means that their basic knowledge is minimal and probably confined to their local area, assuming they even take in the news. Their actions are based on that lack of information and their ignorance, willful or not. So, as the well-informed ones, we can try to educate others if they want to be, or if not, we have to do all we can to protect ourselves...from those who really don’t care.

 

[Lilibet]

I think we would be surprised by how many people can't read. I work for a greeting card company. I see people struggling with cards a lot. I usually ask "are you having trouble with the size of the letters"? A relieved "yes". I always ask them what occasion they're looking for. And read cards to them until we find one they like. It is more often than you would think. Jmo

What a good point you make about the literacy factor...and what a tactful way you help!

 

[10ofRods]

COVID-19 lingers in the air for hours, UTMB researcher says

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We're months into the pandemic now and our understanding of how the coronavirus behaves is still changing.

Doctors and our own immune systems have never seen this virus before this year. A new study is showing why it may be even more contagious than we thought.

"Aerosol droplets are so small that they can remain suspended in the air, especially in a stagnant indoor airspace for many hours," Dr. Scott Weaver with UTMB said.

Weaver is the Scientific Director of the Galveston National Lab and Director of the UTMB Institute for Human Infections & Immunity. He explained a new study that shows just how long the virus can stay in the air.

"(It) turns out the longest time point we measured -- 16 hours, the virus was still alive in aerosols created experimentally in a laboratory environment," Weaver said.

COVID-19 is understood to be a droplet-transmitted virus. A group of scientists not associated with this study are actually trying to get the virus re-classified as airborne transmitted.

Since they didn't measure beyond 16 hours, we have to conclude that it's at least 16 hours. And it's rather obvious to the world's researchers that this is also an aerosol (micro-droplet) borne illness. Air contains water molecules of various sizes - and aerosolized H20 definitely carries SARS-Coronavirus-2 around in the air. It does not seem to bond to oxygen or nitrogen, but definitely is carried by aerosolized water "microdroplets." In fact, I don't think any scientific publication every said "droplets" were the only form of water carrying the virus.

It can exist outside of water molecules, of course, but whether it easily transmits in a dry form remains to be seen. Early studies seemed to show that the virus could also be carried through very dry air (but the theory was that the aerosols were carrying it - and for far longer times in dry air).

 

[SoCalDavidS]

30-year-old dies after attending 'COVID party' thinking virus was a 'hoax'

 

[CharlestonGal]

Er...what?

Sen. Cornyn as Texas reports 550 child cases: 'We still don't know' if kids can get, transmit COVID

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said during a TV interview Thursday that it’s unclear whether children can get and transmit COVID-19. That same day, Texas reported more than 550 COVID infections in children 9 and younger.

“The schools can open, but if parents don’t feel comfortable sending their children back, then they won’t,” Cornyn said. “I think we’ve got a long way to go in regaining their confidence.”

He continued: “The good news is, if you look at the numbers, no one under the age of 20 has died of coronavirus.”

 

[Lilibet]

Hearing stories here from members, I feel incredibly grateful that my husband (who goes out more) is super careful, and that our daughter and her husband in San Diego are also. I’m afraid they’d be feeling my wrath if they weren’t, so they save me a lot of stress. Hugs to those whose families are casual about keeping them safe. Please take care!

 

[Bravo]

My Brother and his Girlfriend left early this a.m. for a cottage up North. They go every year but with 3 other couples. I didn't ask if it was just the 2 of them. Probably not. I didn't want to know. He cant risk getting this virus.

 

[Sundog]

New York has had excellent leadership. Good job.

Except for the 6,200 deaths in New York Nursing Homes.

Does Cuomo Share Blame for 6,200 Virus Deaths in N.Y. Nursing Homes?

 

[dmac55]

Here's another thing I noticed today that I hadn't considered before. We get a lot of grocery pickup orders at Walmart. We put an opened cooler in the bed of our pickup, call the number, give them our name and they bring the order and put it in the cooler. Usually the worker pauses at the window and apologizes because they aren't allowed to touch the lid to close it. Today when I called the girl couldn't find my name or order. She spelled my name and asked if it was correct. Those letters couldn't possibly have spelled my short common name (not Tillicum). Another worker found the order and the first girl brought it out. Her mask was under her nose unlike all the others before. After she left, my husband got out to close the lid and the cooler was already closed.

Did she not care? Is she just irresponsible? No IMO she can't read. How many people aren't following the guidelines because they can't read the guidelines?

It's my experience that even people that care, don't always understand the reason for recommendations or mandates
They don't understand the theory behind it

It reminds me of before COVID-19, Subway employees wearing gloves to make a sandwich but not understanding (or not being educated about), the reason they are wearing gloves

So as they're making my order, they are wiping hair to the side, answering the phone, ringing up an order...
Never changing their gloves

 

[ilovewings]

But, in Las Vegas there’s a heavy use of a/c to keep stores at a tolerable temperature. At least, in my observation and experience, isn’t that right?

I live in in SoCal where we’ve had some higher heat days (tho not LV temps), and I’ve been wearing a mask IN my own house from morning to night for almost 2 weeks since my dh went on an overnight fishing trip on a boat and (to my dismay) admitted the group was not that diligent about mask-wearing. Grrr. I’ve made him wear one in the house, too.

It’s hard when someone you live with is not on the “same page” as you when it comes to safety measures.

Totally agree

 

[Sundog]

What I don't like about this, is putting some kid who makes minimum wage, as the "mask police". We have already seen numerous articles about how enraged some people get by the simple request to wear a mask.

Sorry, but it was 113 yesterday in Las Vegas. Who could wear a mask perfectly for 8 hours working in retail stores?

And there was one report listed of people not social distancing at the swimming pool of a hotel. I notice they don't close down the places or fine them, though, article says they are there to educate and inform.