Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #73

[ilovewings]

misdemeanor assault.

well, i am not sure about that because what if this lady died from Covid due to that witch coughing in her face?

 

[drama_farmer]

From comments here earlier yesterday, I thought 60 Minutes was going to be covering the situation in Victoria... but they did not. Three relatively obscure stories here in US, no update on Victoria... but plenty of other coverage...

60 Mi

From comments here earlier yesterday, I thought 60 Minutes was going to be covering the situation in Victoria... but they did not. Three relatively obscure stories here in US, no update on Victoria... but plenty of other coverage...

The US 60 Minutes is different than the Australia 60 Minutes. Same name, different focus and programming, IMO

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Coronavirus 90-minute tests to be provided in care homes and hospitals

Two new tests for Covid-19 that are said to deliver results within 90 minutes are to be introduced across NHS hospitals and care homes, to speed up diagnosis ahead of winter and differentiate coronavirus infection from flu, the government says.

But some experts were surprised by the government’s decision, saying the particular tests were not well-known. No data had been published concerning their evaluation. The government had made mistakes in buying tests that turned out to be sub-standard in the past, they said.

UK only???

 

[MimosaMornings]

Multiple Cardinals positive tests expected today

“On Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals had four members of its traveling party test positive for COVID-19, with four more having what the Cardinals have characterized as “inconclusive results.” Could be four Cardinals positive tests? Could be eight? Given the questionable reliability of the “rapid” testing teams do on-site as opposed to the test results from MLB’s Utah lab, it’s hard to say.”

 

[nhmemorymaker]

60 Mi


The US 60 Minutes is different than the Australia 60 Minutes. Same name, different focus and programming, IMO

Totally different reporters then? Didn't know that. Just assumed was the same, but with different segments.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Multiple Cardinals positive tests expected today

“On Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals had four members of its traveling party test positive for COVID-19, with four more having what the Cardinals have characterized as “inconclusive results.” Could be four Cardinals positive tests? Could be eight? Given the questionable reliability of the “rapid” testing teams do on-site as opposed to the test results from MLB’s Utah lab, it’s hard to say.”

It took me a hot minute to associate this with sports. I thought it was Catholics. Lol.

 

[anneg]

Dr. Birx visited Virginia last week. She met with our state legislators, governor, and a few friends of the governor. This was ALL behind closed doors, no media were allowed.

Dr. Birx later spoke to the press in a very short PC, that most Richmond stations did not even play. The governor nor any Virginia state official showed up for the PC, just Dr. Birx all by herself. Our local media had a very hard time obtaining just a few clips of the PC.

She recommended CLOSING bars, and rolling back to phase 2, as Virginia has not only metro but rural outbreaks. Eastern shore (beach/chicken processing plants) running 16 to 21% positivity, and rural counties 15 to 25 % positivity.

Our state numbers are running 7.2 to 7.8 % which is not a true reflect of virus prevalence. NOVA ( 40% of VA population), has contained the virus and running below 5%., where the rest of our health districts are above 9 to 20%. Factoring in NOVA numbers scuse the outbreak we are experiencing in the entire rest of the state.

Our governor, who is a Physician, did NOT listen or take the advisement of DR. Birx. He stopped the sale of alcohol at 10pm, and is closing bars at 12pm, in Eastern Virginia only, limiting gatherings to 50 or less.

The CDC team is on its third trip to eastern shore to try and contain, with no assistance from our state leaders.

MOO, Virginia cases will continue to rise in rural areas, as the governor has ask local counties to NOT roll back restrictions, it could affect cities CARES funding from the state. We have NO state wide testing, and rank in the lowest for testing in the US.

Some governors are NOT listening to the CDC, WH taskforce, nor are they using dollars received under CARES to provide an effective response to COVID.

A national responsse will not work, the federal government does not have jurisdictions over the states. We have seen in recent weeks how federal intervention is NOT received well in most states.

When the 15 day plan was issued by the WHTF it was up to individual governors to close schools, businesses, etc.

I don't see this ending any time soon. I hear the same message my state leaders hear, daily from CDC, WHTF, Dr. Fauci, all being ignored.

Shaking my head in Virginia.....as we brace for high wind and flooding in the middle and western rural communities over the next two days from the tropical storm. Stressing our local volunteer EMS personnel even more.

White House expert recommends Northam close bars, limit indoor dining

Dr. Birx recommended Northam close bars 'where social distancing isn't possible' and limit indoor dining, according to WRIC.

She said that these restrictions would be most effective statewide, but ultimately it's up to Northam.

"It could really prevent Virginia from having the experience that our southern states have had by starting mitigation efforts sooner rather than later," Birx said.

MOO....

This is so discouraging. Gov. Cooper in NC is doing a better job, IMO.

 

[Simply Southern]

But SimplySouthern....there is such a thing as cooperation. States/Feds work together all the time around issues that require working together.

I agree with you ( I think) that the marijuana situation in the States is a total disaster. Clear understanding why the Black Market is still the only profitable player in the M game.

I agree, many examples of states and feds working together. Hurricane, earthquakes, national disasters all provoke a positive unified effort. But, Federal assistance must be requested by the state. FEMA can't just roll in. My experience with hurricane response in the SE, localities control response to the citizens, supported by the State, usually National Guard, FEMA supports the state and goes where the state tells them.
Again, everything is controlled by the state.

I'm sure, any state could invite the federal government in to enforce a lock down. I don't see this happening. When some of the small towns in NC and SC tried to close the barrier islands to vacationers, the governors intervened and threatened arrest.

MOO...the question is....

Why are states refusing to follow the TF and CDC guidelines? Governor Northam, MD could not answer that question after Dr. Birx visited Virginia. His response.... I have my own set of matrix that I use. Of course we are not privy to that matrix.

CDC has guidance for everything, opening the states, schools, recreation etc. Its laid out by category and is available to everyone on the website. All facets of healthcare, states, localities use CDC guidance to enact polices, state and local laws.

I'm not sure why states are NOT working with the federal government on COVID.


ETA... link to Northam FB page for the above comments. He does NOT have PCs on the state website.

Governor of Virginia

Moo...

 

[Rose in SC]

The US economy could benefit if the nation were to "lock down really hard" for four to six weeks, a top Federal Reserve official has said, as a senior White House official warned America was entering a new phase in which the coronavirus was "extraordinarily widespread" in rural areas as well as cities.

The US economy, which in the second quarter suffered its biggest blow since the Great Depression, would be able to mount a robust recovery, but only if the virus were brought under control, Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, told CBS' Face the Nation.

"If we don't do that and we just have this raging virus spreading throughout the country with flare-ups and local lockdowns for the next year or two, which is entirely possible, we're going to see many, many more business bankruptcies," Kashkari said.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-...utbreak-enters-new-phase-20200803-p55hws.html

Gosh, I wish the White House would listen to this! It's a difficult decision, but in the long run, it makes so much sense.

ETA: Okay after reading other posts, I realize that it has to be a state by state decision, but as others have said, we've worked together on other issues, why not this?

 

[JerseyGirl]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson tests positive for Covid-19

NFL teams already began reporting to training camps in July, but Commissioner Roger Goodell canceled the preseason out of an abundance of caution. The season is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 10.

 

[Rose in SC]

It took me a hot minute to associate this with sports. I thought it was Catholics. Lol.

Okay, OT, but this made me laugh out loud for real.

 

[tresir2012]

This link is discussing the development of tests to speed up the process. As we have heard of such long waits for results in some instances.

The explosion of new coronavirus tests that could help to end the pandemic

 

[gitana1]

Should this not be considered assault and battery? Terrorism? Something illegal? The ***** should be arrested, spend some jail time.
H.S. was more in control than I’d have been. I mean, I don’t know for sure, but as stressed out as I’ve been lately, probably would not have been good.

ETA: On the other hand I wouldn’t be recording a complete stranger in a public place either. What’s with all that anyway? Why do people do it?

BBM.

Here’s her reasoning:


“I did not speak, react, or engage. Simply stood to document the behavior. When bullies are faced with accountability they must acknowledge the unacceptability of their actions. Within 30 seconds of filming her tirade was done and she left the poor staff in peace.”

Sprague added that she was “off to find a COVID test.”

“Yesterday I learned firsthand the power of conscientious bystanders. It took 30 seconds to end 15 minutes of aggressive harassment.”

Jacksonville mother could pursue charges against woman who coughed on her at Pier 1

 

[ilovewings]

misdemeanor assault.

well, i am not sure about that because what if this lady died from Covid due to that witch coughing in her face?

This is how Melbourne's usually bustling streets are looking tonight in stage four lockdown and curfew.

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Melbourne's empty streets under lockdown and curfew – in pictures

short time for pain - for long time gain- this really is what the US should do- but won't.

 

[musicaljoke]

Anyone for a cruise?

Thirty-six crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 onboard Hurtigruten's MS Roald Amundsen, currently docked in Tromsø, Norway, according to a statement provided by line spokesperson Øystein Knoph.

But the virus might not have been contained onboard. Potentially impacted passengers from two separate voyages had already disembarked a cruise on July 24 and the last cruise on Friday, leaving ample time for passengers to begin their voyages home and potentially spread the virus.
Hurtigruten cruise line: 36 crew infected with COVID-19 in Norway

From your link:
Hurtigruten isn't the only line that has already had a coronavirus outbreak on board since attempting to restart operations. Ten crew members on AIDA Cruises' AIDAblu and AIDAmar learned they tested positive for COVID-19 after boarding in Rostok, Germany, on July 22. The Carnival Corp. subsidiary still plans to restart its operations this month.

 

[ilovewings]

BBM.

Here’s her reasoning:


“I did not speak, react, or engage. Simply stood to document the behavior. When bullies are faced with accountability they must acknowledge the unacceptability of their actions. Within 30 seconds of filming her tirade was done and she left the poor staff in peace.”

Sprague added that she was “off to find a COVID test.”

“Yesterday I learned firsthand the power of conscientious bystanders. It took 30 seconds to end 15 minutes of aggressive harassment.”

Jacksonville mother could pursue charges against woman who coughed on her at Pier 1

I would not want that woman coughing on me or worse -- i would not intervene unless i called the police----i hope that woman does not have Covid

 

[weepingangel]

Bahahaha

It took me a hot minute to associate this with sports. I thought it was Catholics. Lol.

 

[musicaljoke]

This is how Melbourne's usually bustling streets are looking tonight in stage four lockdown and curfew.

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More pics in link:
Melbourne's empty streets under lockdown and curfew – in pictures

Oh my heart.

 

[musicaljoke]

For the next year or two? Has he not heard about the vaccines?

Dr. Fauci says coronavirus vaccine likely won't be 'widely' available until several months into 2021

Possibly he has not heard about the vaccines, although that's doubtful. Or possibly he knows that there is still this year, plus a good part of next year .. which translates to a year or two for accountant types who measure time by calendar years.

 

[musicaljoke]

"As I travelled around the country, I saw all of America moving," Dr Birx said. "If you have chosen to go on vacation into a hot spot, you really need to come back and protect those with co-morbidities and assume you're infected."

US entering 'different' phase of Covid-19 outbreak

Yeah, about travelling around the country ...

<facepalm>