Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #76

[Deleted member 158085]

I’m Im in a very rural midwestern community. Most of the schools started back about a week ago. And one by one, they are shutting down, down, down. It’s just a matter of time, IMO, before those who are still in denial end up closing their doors, too.

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Quarantine for known exposure is only 3 days? That would be a complete waste of time. It’s not even long enough to get a reliable test result after exposure, so why send them home at all if it’s only for 3 days?

No kidding! It’s 14 days for known exposure here. Three days is utterly pointless.

 

[tmar]

Hundreds of people defy Melbourne lockdown to go shopping

Hundreds of people defy Melbourne lockdown to go shopping

Jackson Barron For Daily Mail Australia and Aap

1 hour ago
Melburnians have flocked to shopping centres and markets across the city despite stage four lockdown restrictions.

Hundreds of shoppers ignored social distancing measures to cram into stores to buy groceries, with retailers unable to control customers.

Shopkeepers said they were becoming frustrated with shoppers who ignored health guidelines or don't understand the safety measures in place.

 

[tresir2012]

Missing school is 'worse than virus for children'

Children are more likely to be harmed by not returning to school next month than if they catch coronavirus, the UK's chief medical adviser says.

Prof Chris Whitty said "the chances of children dying from Covid-19 are incredibly small" - but missing lessons "damages children in the long run".

Millions of pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are due to return to school within weeks.

Prof Whitty also said Covid-19 would be a challenge for at least nine months.

He said it was unlikely there would be a vaccine in 2020 but there was a "reasonable chance" of a successful jab being ready for the following winter in 2021-22.

• Will pupils do a full school day next term?
• Could reopening schools spread coronavirus?
• Pubs 'may need to shut' to allow schools to reopen

The government has said all pupils, in all year groups, in England will be expected to return to class full-time in September. Schools have already reopened in Scotland.

Prof Whitty, who is also England's chief medical officer, said "many more [children] were likely to be harmed by not going than harmed by going" to school.

"There's also very clear evidence from the UK and around the world that children much less commonly get a severe illness and end up having to be hospitalised if they get symptomatic Covid," he added.

Continued at link above.


Below is a report about Scottish schools. Some cases reported but appeared to be outside school transmissions.

Advice 'may change' on face coverings in schools

 

[Yvettea]

The Maine CDC reported the number of cases associated with a wedding reception in Millinocket has increased to a total of 53.
Maine CDC case investigators have identified secondary and tertiary transmission of the virus, which means that it has spread to people who did not attend the wedding or reception but had close contact with individuals who were present at the event.

 

[tresir2012]

Human chain formed in beach rescue

• 21 August 2020

Media caption Beachgoers formed a human chain stretching into the surf to try to reach the stricken swimmer
Beachgoers formed a human chain to help..... "


Ok watching this amazing beach rescue video and I am wondering what are those enormous ships on the horizon. So I Google it and it is because of Covid. See the link below.

Cruise Ships in Weymouth Bay - Best Places to View - We are Weymouth

The Best Places to see the Cruise Ships in Weymouth Bay
Published by: Curtis Williams 30/07/2020 at 12:01 pm
News

Photo Courtesy of Dorset Echo.

Weymouth Bay Cruise Ships.
"In a normal year, visits of cruise ships to Weymouth or more exactly Portland, is not an unsual sight as in recent years Portland has become a popular port of call for many cruise lines. However, it is unusual to see a cruise ship anchored in the beautiful Weymouth Bay and quite amazing to see up to 10 cruise ships at a time.

One of the most iconic ships is the Queen Mary II which has drawn visitors from afar eager to see this beautiful Cunard Vessel. Several of the Carnival fleet have also been spotted out in the bay as well as the P&O ships.


Best Places to see the Cruise Ships in Weymouth
Here at We are Weymouth we have received many requests for information about the best places to view the ships from, so here are our recommendations."

Continued at link.

 

[ilovewings]

I’m Im in a very rural midwestern community. Most of the schools started back about a week ago. And one by one, they are shutting down, down, down. It’s just a matter of time, IMO, before those who are still in denial end up closing their doors, too.

True that!!!!

 

[MimosaMornings]

The Maine CDC reported the number of cases associated with a wedding reception in Millinocket has increased to a total of 53.
Maine CDC case investigators have identified secondary and tertiary transmission of the virus, which means that it has spread to people who did not attend the wedding or reception but had close contact with individuals who were present at the event.

Weddings as a Coronavirus Super-Spreader Worry

“When asked whether he would make the same decision again, his answer was absolutely: “The day was very memorable, it felt like a normal wedding. Minus the part about people getting sick.”
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Getting sick? It’s not a cold.
People are dying.

 

[SouthAussie]

Weddings as a Coronavirus Super-Spreader Worry

“When asked whether he would make the same decision again, his answer was absolutely: “The day was very memorable, it felt like a normal wedding. Minus the part about people getting sick.”
———————
Getting sick? It’s not a cold.
People are dying.

I sometimes wonder how the people who started the second wave in Victoria are feeling. Over 4,500 active cases at the moment, 415 deaths. Not a thing that a person(s) could easily brush aside, I would think.

What a thing to have on your conscience for the rest of your life.

 

[ilovewings]

37 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus | Eat This Not That

From pumping gas to prayer, experts have ranked every activity by your risk of coronavirus exposure.

The #1 Most Dangerous Place at Your Grocery Store | Eat This Not That

It's the busiest area, which makes it a prime spot for spreading COVID-19, experts warn.

According to new reporting and interviews with grocery store workers and public health experts, the place in the supermarket that puts you most at-risk of contracting the virus is the cash register.

TIP:

I use self check out, no one but me touches my grocery bags, but some think self check out is dangerous. You be the judge.

Grocery worker: Covid-19 outbreak makes self-check-out risky for customers and staff

Here is how i look at it: whenever you go out, let's say to the supermarket: you are going to touch several surfaces-- the grocery cart, the door handle, the food itself that you touch and take out of the cart and place it on the belt for the cashier to ring up, the grocery bags--- and if you use self check out, you use the touch screen: then you use the credit card thingy to pay: you touch a zillion surfaces;--- I don't worry about touching all these surfaces because as soon as i get in the car i use hand sanitizer liberally. i make sure not to touch my face of course. In fact I have had a runny nose under my mask,but i did not touch my face until i was able to use hand sanitizer. when i get home i take out the groceries, wash my hands thoroughly and wash down all the items i brought home: i wash my hands again and use soap and water to wash down the counter top. My point is, i cannot worry about every surface i touch. If you use hand sanitizer, wash your hands and make sure not to touch your face, you should be okay.

 

[weepingangel]

“Some brides and grooms are having guests sign liability forms upon arrival. Others say they are losing sleep for two weeks after their wedding, wondering what unintentional harm they might have caused to people they love.”
(From the link )

Well as long as they got to have A special day *eyeroll*
i just (still) don’t get it.

Weddings as a Coronavirus Super-Spreader Worry

“When asked whether he would make the same decision again, his answer was absolutely: “The day was very memorable, it felt like a normal wedding. Minus the part about people getting sick.”
———————
Getting sick? It’s not a cold.
People are dying.

 

[Tillicum]

Here is how i look at it: whenever you go out, let's say to the supermarket: you are going to touch several surfaces-- the grocery cart, the door handle, the food itself that you touch and take out of the cart and place it on the belt for the cashier to ring up, the grocery bags--- and if you use self check out, you use the touch screen: then you use the credit card thingy to pay: you touch a zillion surfaces;--- I don't worry about touching all these surfaces because as soon as i get in the car i use hand sanitizer liberally. i make sure not to touch my face of course. In fact I have had a runny nose under my mask,but i did not touch my face until i was able to use hand sanitizer. when i get home i take out the groceries, wash my hands thoroughly and wash down all the items i brought home: i wash my hands again and use soap and water to wash down the counter top. My point is, i cannot worry about every surface i touch. If you use hand sanitizer, wash your hands and make sure not to touch your face, you should be okay.

Agree. Sounds like we have the same routine. Once you get used to not touching your face, it gets a lot easier and less scary.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

He gives info/opinion on vaccinations, Redfield (US) comments etc. this am.

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[dixiegirl1035]

37 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus | Eat This Not That

From pumping gas to prayer, experts have ranked every activity by your risk of coronavirus exposure.

The #1 Most Dangerous Place at Your Grocery Store | Eat This Not That

It's the busiest area, which makes it a prime spot for spreading COVID-19, experts warn.

According to new reporting and interviews with grocery store workers and public health experts, the place in the supermarket that puts you most at-risk of contracting the virus is the cash register.

TIP:

I use self check out, no one but me touches my grocery bags, but some think self check out is dangerous. You be the judge.

Grocery worker: Covid-19 outbreak makes self-check-out risky for customers and staff

I feel for you folks that don't have in your area the option of ordering online and they put in your trunk without having to go into the grocery. Still have not since February. Kroger is doing trunk deliveries at no charge, and I just got comfortable with it in the past month or so.

The were positioned prior to pandemic with such, but now it is free. I have had 2 hiccups on the trunk delivery... e.g. last night I wanted 10 pounds of potatoes... I got home and not in my trunk/nor on my reciept. I called immediately and they said a new person should have put in two 5 lb bags which were available. I had planned on cooking a casserole for this evening.. prepping last night... so I just went in and did a 7 am pick up reorder for JUST the taters this am.

Again... blessed to have trunk delivery here and so sad that many areas don't have that option and folks must go into store vs. trunk delivery.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Small study investigating the link between HCQ and prolonged QT in Covid patients.

The effect of 5-day course of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin combination on QT interval in non-ICU COVID19(+) patients - ScienceDirect

 

[zecats]

I feel for you folks that don't have in your area the option of ordering online and they put in your trunk without having to go into the grocery. Still have not since February. Kroger is doing trunk deliveries at no charge, and I just got comfortable with it in the past month or so.

The were positioned prior to pandemic with such, but now it is free. I have had 2 hiccups on the trunk delivery... e.g. last night I wanted 10 pounds of potatoes... I got home and not in my trunk/nor on my reciept. I called immediately and they said a new person should have put in two 5 lb bags which were available. I had planned on cooking a casserole for this evening.. prepping last night... so I just went in and did a 7 am pick up reorder for JUST the taters this am.

Again... blessed to have trunk delivery here and so sad that many areas don't have that option and folks must go into store vs. trunk delivery.

Hi @dixiegirl1035 Nice to see you. And I agree with you. I haven't been inside a grocery store since March. I either have Shop Rite delivery or pickup. I started with delivery and now mostly do pick-up. I find it to be so convenient and will most likely continue it even post-pandemic. Grocery shopping has never been on my list of fun things to do anyway. Plus, as one delivery person told me, it keeps him employed.

Also, in the beginning some items were more difficult to find, but now I normally receive everything on my ordered list. Progress.

 

[ilovewings]

Agree. Sounds like we have the same routine. Once you get used to not touching your face, it gets a lot easier and less scary.

The other day i was in the supermarket and had this horrible itch under my mask- i don't know how i had the discipline not to scratch it, but i didn't and waited till we got back to the car where i used hand sanitizer and then scratched it itch!!!! LOL

 

[Tillicum]

The point is that tests aren’t giving an accurate result until several days into symptoms. I didn’t miss anything. It doesn’t change the facts. It’s sort of like having unprotected sex tonight and expecting a pregnancy test to be accurate tomorrow or even next week. It takes time for the hormone to become detectable before the test is positive, despite the fact that you may be very much pregnant and symptomatic prior to the test being positive. But if testing negative before the test would be accurate makes some folks feel better, so be it.

To prove your point, I posted last night about a friend who had Covid and his wife tested negative. His wife is sick with Covid now.

 

[CSIDreamer]

The other day i was in the supermarket and had this horrible itch under my mask- i don't know how i had the discipline not to scratch it, but i didn't and waited till we got back to the car where i used hand sanitizer and then scratched it itch!!!! LOL

My hair falls out like crazy. It always has. Invariably I get a hair partially stuck down in my mask. It's crazy making.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Mass. reports 109 new coronavirus cases, 20 deaths Saturday as DPH upgrades its data system
More at link

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Saturday announced an additional 109 new cases of coronavirus and 20 deaths.

This weekend, DPH is updating its electronic laboratory reporting system to the Amazon Web Services cloud, which will increase data collection capacity. That means that Saturday’s coronavirus statistics could reflect lower numbers of individual tests, total tests, new cases and deaths, DPH said.

Saturday’s case counts and other data is based on information reported to DPH from 8:30 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Friday, the department said.

So far during the pandemic, at least 115,850 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for coronavirus and the state has seen 8,690 deaths related to the illness, according to DPH data.

As of Saturday, 315 people are hospitalized with coronavirus, 50 of whom are in the intensive care unit. Hospitalization numbers are not impacted by the data upgrade, DPH said.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests stands at 1.1%. Earlier this week, the rate was 1.4%, per DPH data.

The department does not plan to update coronavirus statistics on Sunday

I'm not sure what international recognition awards exist (not to the level of Nobel Prize?) but those TWO individuals that had in place and were 24 hours grad students who did the Johns Hopkins website dashboard from the very beginning...

MOO

@margarita25 and many of us from the very beginning followed that site for months. They were *up* very very very early for the entire world (for those that listened *cough*) ... ... sorry, can't document that date perhaps will update prior to 60 minutes.

they are deserving of international acclaim and recognition in my book!