Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #80

[anneg]

Yes, they did very well. Amazing, in fact. I am hoping that some of the basic changes we have made to stay healthy during CoVid, will remain in place long after the pandemic is behind us. Why did we ever put up with so many deaths from the flu, when it was clearly preventable?

Things like washing hands, cleaning frequently touched objects, plexiglass screens, staying home when sick, wearing masks in crowded places, and such, are not hard to maintain. Will we have established some lifetime habits before this is over?

Some of us will, but IMO far too many will not...

 

[anneg]

Our Canadian Thanks giving is in October. We held it last weekend as we knew it would be the last of the warm temps. My MIL, Daughter, Son, Spouses and Grandbaby. All outside and apart. When we are near baby we mask up. Not sure what Christmas will look like. We have all decided if we need to we will drop off gifts and open them together virtually. Nobody likes to miss out on Holidays but if we do the hard work now we can enjoy many more in the years to come. We are down to 3 active cases and 1 in Hospital. Population 110,000 SW Ontario.
ETA-we have a mask mandate

RBBM
This is the attitude everyone needs to have! Thanks, Bravo.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

What about homebrew? Has that increased? It has in my household

We’ve recently been making gin and vodka using gooseberries, rhubarb, sloes and blackberries. Should hopefully be ready just in time for Christmas. Got some pretty bottles to put some in for gifts (assuming we can actually see people by then!) and the rest will get drunk!

 

[Lilibet]

Yesterday was the highest daily total so far in my southern Oregon county (of approximately 221,000 pop)...27 cases and now up to 6 deaths. I realize this is nothing compared to other places, but we are a rural county, not densely populated, that hovered around 49 cases for weeks back in June. Now we are up to 1,217 cases, at least 176 of which are considered "active infectious."

Jackson county just got off the governor’s “watch list” after peaking in mid-August, but Labor Day started things up again. Also, the recent Almeda fire displaced people from about 2300 homes destroyed, some of whom will be staying with others in close quarters. Unfortunately, the number of people here who don’t trust the figures and minimize this is astounding. So the gatherings continue, which have contributed to the increase. Our local university just started up again with students in dorms but taking classes by video-conference. If they follow the pattern at other colleges, I expect to see large gatherings and more cases soon.

Jackson County reports new record daily high for COVID-19 cases

Our zip code rose by 9 cases during the past week. That’s about how it is every week. The population in our zip code is between 24-27,000 depending on who is counting.

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[tresir2012]

We’ve recently been making gin and vodka using gooseberries, rhubarb, sloes and blackberries. Should hopefully be ready just in time for Christmas. Got some pretty bottles to put some in for gifts (assuming we can actually see people by then!) and the rest will get drunk!

Yes I have done that too but keep drinking that as well

 

[Bravo]

thank you! I should have checked in to say I needed to just step away and refrain from commenting. I’m sorry.

This whole thing has been a very sore subject. I’m sure for everyone, right? The last six months have been demanding, aggravating, and stressful. And it didn’t need to be this way. (Moo)


(Waves hello!!!)

Waving back. No worries. I think we have all been there. I find myself as of late popping in randomly. I have many Family in the U.S. and of course the wonderful folks here. I share your emotions. No it did not need to be this way. At all.

 

[Bravo]

RBBM
This is the attitude everyone needs to have! Thanks, Bravo.

Your welcome. I just dont want to ever be "that person" or look at an empty chair when simple measures is all we need to do.

 

[tresir2012]

Read this and weep. It’s quite long.

White House fight over masks signaled Covid-19 plans running awry - CNNPolitics

I got down as far as the bit that said no administration officials wanted to be named so did not read any further.

 

[Bravo]

We’ve recently been making gin and vodka using gooseberries, rhubarb, sloes and blackberries. Should hopefully be ready just in time for Christmas. Got some pretty bottles to put some in for gifts (assuming we can actually see people by then!) and the rest will get drunk!

Sounds like a blast Cagz. Literally

 

[ilovewings]

Read this and weep. It’s quite long.

White House fight over masks signaled Covid-19 plans running awry - CNNPolitics

Sickening and disgusting

 

[Lilibet]

America's Medical Supply Crisis
Airs on October 6, 2020
Watch the Trailer ↓
Why was the United States left scrambling for critical medical equipment as the coronavirus swept the country? With the Associated Press and Global Reporting Centre, FRONTLINE investigates the fragmented global medical supply chain and its deadly consequences

I’m looking forward to this report.

Here is an article in September from Frontline on this very subject.
Shortages of Key Material Squeezes Medical Mask Manufacturing

Another article from May discusses counterfeit N95 masks imported to the U.S.
Counterfeit Masks Reaching Frontline Health Workers in U.S.

IMO the individual states were basically thrown to the wolves by the federal government to obtain their own PPE’s and other equipment.

“On April 27, as Trump rolled out his plan to hand off as much of the coronavirus response to the states as possible”
Jared Kushner's highly scrutinized 'Project Airbridge' to begin winding down

The above link was posted earlier, but is worth reading if you missed it. Project Airbridge involved importing PPE’s but one wonders how many were counterfeit and therefore useless and a danger to those who used them.

As we saw from the story posted earlier about Max Kennedy, amateur volunteers in their 20’s were put in charge of the Federal effort to obtain PPE’s.
Robert F. Kennedy's Grandson Max Comes Out as Jared Kushner COVID-19 Task Force Whistleblower

 

[SouthAussie]

The southern hemisphere skipped flu season in 2020

Here is an article that talks about how Covid may have affected flu season in the southern hemisphere.

<RSBM>

Things like washing hands, cleaning frequently touched objects, plexiglass screens, staying home when sick, wearing masks in crowded places, and such, are not hard to maintain. Will we have established some lifetime habits before this is over?

We had a great flu season this winter. And no-one wore masks (not in Oz anyway).

But we did socially distance in every situation, had far reduced limits in public spaces, sterilised our shopping trolley/basket handles, washed our hands a lot, and the uptake in the flu shot was massive.

With these kinds of measures not being done everywhere, I would think that masks would be the best flu preventative in other places. (Plus wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.)

 

[LadyL]

Quebec reported 16 more deaths Thursday as it began the first day of new restrictions meant to flatten a spike in COVID-19 infections, while Ontario was dealing with a backlog of more than 82,000 tests.

Quebec cities face new COVID-19 restrictions as Ontario contends with testing backlog

Quebec gives police legal tools to enter homes quickly to stop gatherings during COVID-19

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/public-health-restrictions-quebec-covid-19-1.5745046

 

[Lilibet]

I got down as far as the bit that said no administration officials wanted to be named so did not read any further.

That’s fine. We each have to decide whether their reasons for remaining anonymous were cowardly or brave. IMO They were brave to discuss an issue involving life or death for U.S. citizens, even though remaining anonymous.

“The officials all requested anonymity either because they were not authorized to discuss the matter or because they were sharing private conversations with people currently in the administration. But they tell a consistent story of how White House attempts to deal with the virus were dogged by President Donald Trump's fixation on one thing: optics.”
BBM

White House fight over masks signaled Covid-19 plans running awry - CNNPolitics

 

[SoCalDavidS]

A Central New York man who tested positive for the coronavirus is being blamed for failing to follow Covid-19 guidelines, leading to a cluster of cases and potentially exposing hundreds to the virus.

WKTV reports at least nine people have contracted Covid-19 in the Oneida County village of Holland Patent, stemming from one symptomatic person who tested positive and did not quarantine.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said Wednesday it started with a man who showed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. His name has not been released but he is a football coach and a church leader who continued to attend practices, youth group meetings and church services, Picente said.

The man’s wife and four of his children — one of whom is an adult and a music teacher — then tested positive, and all of the family members also failed to quarantine. The Oneida County Health Department released a chart of its contact tracing efforts, showing how each infected person exposed others at a birthday party, a school, daycare, music lessons, and a sleepover; there were also low-risk exposures at a soccer practice, the DMV and doctor’s offices.

“Adult one” and his wife also went on a bus trip to New York City while he was sick, Picente said. It’s unclear how many people were on the bus or exposed in NYC.

How one CNY man with coronavirus failed to quarantine, may have exposed hundreds

 

[LadyL]

Social isolation and loneliness is associated with numerous negative health outcomes in older adults, including cognitive decline, which can lead to dementia and depression, Menec says. Then there’s the physical health effects: heart disease, stroke and a weakened immune system. Loneliness is also linked to premature death and has been compared to smoking, physical inactivity or obesity in terms of its impact.

‘I Have a Cloud Over Me’: How Social Distancing is Affecting Seniors Living at Home

Moments after Ontario Premier Doug Ford pleaded with the federal government to approve high-speed COVID-19 testing to relieve long lineups, a federal announcement was made proclaiming the fast test had been approved.

Scott Thompson: Why the long wait for fast coronavirus testing? The answer may not be so simple

 

[Cool Cats]

A Central New York man who tested positive for the coronavirus is being blamed for failing to follow Covid-19 guidelines, leading to a cluster of cases and potentially exposing hundreds to the virus.

WKTV reports at least nine people have contracted Covid-19 in the Oneida County village of Holland Patent, stemming from one symptomatic person who tested positive and did not quarantine.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said Wednesday it started with a man who showed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. His name has not been released but he is a football coach and a church leader who continued to attend practices, youth group meetings and church services, Picente said.

The man’s wife and four of his children — one of whom is an adult and a music teacher — then tested positive, and all of the family members also failed to quarantine. The Oneida County Health Department released a chart of its contact tracing efforts, showing how each infected person exposed others at a birthday party, a school, daycare, music lessons, and a sleepover; there were also low-risk exposures at a soccer practice, the DMV and doctor’s offices.

“Adult one” and his wife also went on a bus trip to New York City while he was sick, Picente said. It’s unclear how many people were on the bus or exposed in NYC.

How one CNY man with coronavirus failed to quarantine, may have exposed hundreds

Outrageous!

There should be house arrest with ankle monitor and large fines for going out around everyone when you have a positive test! Someone is going to get sued eventually. 2 cents

 

[Lilibet]

A Central New York man who tested positive for the coronavirus is being blamed for failing to follow Covid-19 guidelines, leading to a cluster of cases and potentially exposing hundreds to the virus.

WKTV reports at least nine people have contracted Covid-19 in the Oneida County village of Holland Patent, stemming from one symptomatic person who tested positive and did not quarantine.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said Wednesday it started with a man who showed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. His name has not been released but he is a football coach and a church leader who continued to attend practices, youth group meetings and church services, Picente said.

The man’s wife and four of his children — one of whom is an adult and a music teacher — then tested positive, and all of the family members also failed to quarantine. The Oneida County Health Department released a chart of its contact tracing efforts, showing how each infected person exposed others at a birthday party, a school, daycare, music lessons, and a sleepover; there were also low-risk exposures at a soccer practice, the DMV and doctor’s offices.

“Adult one” and his wife also went on a bus trip to New York City while he was sick, Picente said. It’s unclear how many people were on the bus or exposed in NYC.

How one CNY man with coronavirus failed to quarantine, may have exposed hundreds

I think the chart released by Oneida county is worth looking at. How incredibly selfish of this family!

 

[SouthAussie]

Social isolation and loneliness is associated with numerous negative health outcomes in older adults, including cognitive decline, which can lead to dementia and depression, Menec says. Then there’s the physical health effects: heart disease, stroke and a weakened immune system. Loneliness is also linked to premature death and has been compared to smoking, physical inactivity or obesity in terms of its impact.

‘I Have a Cloud Over Me’: How Social Distancing is Affecting Seniors Living at Home

<RSBM>

I have been following WHO and UNICEF FB pages just lately.

Yesterday WHO had this message.

"Today is the International Day of Older Persons.
Older people may find it difficult to stay connected during a COVID-19 quarantine. Loved ones should connect with them regularly through telephone, messaging apps, and social media to help them feel safe and secure."

World Health Organization (WHO)

 

[LadyL]

A Central New York man who tested positive for the coronavirus is being blamed for failing to follow Covid-19 guidelines, leading to a cluster of cases and potentially exposing hundreds to the virus.

WKTV reports at least nine people have contracted Covid-19 in the Oneida County village of Holland Patent, stemming from one symptomatic person who tested positive and did not quarantine.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said Wednesday it started with a man who showed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. His name has not been released but he is a football coach and a church leader who continued to attend practices, youth group meetings and church services, Picente said.

The man’s wife and four of his children — one of whom is an adult and a music teacher — then tested positive, and all of the family members also failed to quarantine. The Oneida County Health Department released a chart of its contact tracing efforts, showing how each infected person exposed others at a birthday party, a school, daycare, music lessons, and a sleepover; there were also low-risk exposures at a soccer practice, the DMV and doctor’s offices.

“Adult one” and his wife also went on a bus trip to New York City while he was sick, Picente said. It’s unclear how many people were on the bus or exposed in NYC.

How one CNY man with coronavirus failed to quarantine, may have exposed hundreds

they need to be charged and fined
not just fined but charged with something criminal
because as far as I'm concerned, what they did was criminal