Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #91

[nhmemorymaker]

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The Gottleib interview with CNBC, is good.
He is talking about the NEW USA strain; now we are better tracking numbers in US with UK strain; explains why new Biden plan of more doses NOW makes good sense, to me.

He was also on Face the Nation this morning.
More emphasis on difficulties in tracking the South AFrican strain; and following the new USA strain; AND how the Capitol Riots will certainly be a super spreader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIqY5bL8M58

 

[weepingangel]

That’s great ! I know we have a local ( maybe city govt related?) org that can provide this service

also found this link , looks fairly uptodate
Health Insurance Providers Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19) - AHIP

Was just talking with someone about insurance and COVID, and they told me that their insurance has added that if they get COVID, (not sure of the fine print) that they will have covered 2 meals a day DELIVERED to their door.

Has anyone else seen this? (Humana in Florida)

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I did not, but wish I had thought of that. I do know my nodes under my chin, neck area were swollen a little. Of note, I got my vaccine on 1/6 at 7 pm. Each day the aches get better. Last night they flared up again and I took Tylenol again. Feeling good so far today. What is interesting is these pains, seeming to originate in my lower back area, quickly spread to all over body pain and worsened. I would take Tylenol, feel great and maybe 12 hours later symptoms would come back starting with the lower back and quickly spread. I did not take Tylenol until i needed it each time. So it was like a cycle. I have never had back pain or any troubles with muscle pains prior so I am certain for me it was the vaccine. I had a similar reaction with my shingles shot but that lasted one day and was gone.
Low grade fever has been gone now since that first evening. I am still a little tired but it may be because I am not sleeping as well.
the off and on nausea has gone away. Appetite a little down.
The only other odd thing that has been going in since the vaccine is a persistent ringing in my ears. Baseline, I do have some ringing in my ears at times. This is notably much more constant and a bit louder that my usual high pitched little hum.
I feel like I might have over shared my body signs with you all. I hope you forgive me!

Thanks so much... This is really important for us to learn about.
I do hope, so much, that the pains go away... but please keep us updated as you can..................

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Was just talking with someone about insurance and COVID, and they told me that their insurance has added that if they get COVID, (not sure of the fine print) that they will have covered 2 meals a day DELIVERED to their door.

Has anyone else seen this? (Humana in Florida)

I wonder if this is someone on Medicare ADVANTAGE.... All the Advantage carriers advertise incessantly, INCESSANTLY, in Florida, and appear to keep tossing in new benefits .

Would be interesting if your friend is on regular insurance, medicare, or medicare advantage.

 

[weepingangel]

Haven’t we known all this since at least May/June?
People With No Symptoms Spread Nearly 60% of COVID Cases, CDC Study Finds


The study indicates that many people won't know they're contagious based on their symptoms
January 8, 2021 •
>> NEW THIS MORNING. >>> NEW THIS MORNING. A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT PEOPLE WITHOUT SYMPTOMS ARE SPREADING COVID-19 AT JUST ALARM NUMBERS. >> THIS NEWS COMING FROM THE CDC. EXPERTS BELIEVE THIS IS ADDSING TO THE UPTICK IN CASES.
People With No Symptoms Spread Nearly 60% of COVID Cases, CDC Study Finds
The study indicates that many people won't know they're contagious based on their symptoms

People without symptoms of COVID-19 are spreading the virus at a high rate and unknowingly becoming a source of many outbreaks, according to a new study.

A new model from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers shows that nearly 60% of coronavirus transmission is coming from asymptomatic people, and experts believe this is adding to the uptick in cases being seen around the country.

The model, published Thursday in JAMA Network Open, assessed the spread of the virus by pre-symptomatic, asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals. It broke down that 59% of transmission by asymptomatic people further: 35% of all new cases came from people who infect others before they show symptoms and 24% from people who never developed symptoms at all.

The study indicates that many people won't know they're contagious based on their symptoms, which may be encouraging them to go about their daily lives with a false sense of safety. And it suggests people are most likely to catch the virus from someone who appears otherwise healthy.

 

[margarita25]

Quick question, I know some of you received your stimulus checks via direct deposit, but for any of you who received the last one via the mail, have you gotten yours yet? I haven’t. Tia.

 

[303gmf]

Quick question, I know some of you received your stimulus checks via direct deposit, but for any of you who received the last one via the mail, have you gotten yours yet? I haven’t. Tia.

Not yet and they have my direct deposit info from last one

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Haven’t we known all this since at least May/June?
People With No Symptoms Spread Nearly 60% of COVID Cases, CDC Study Finds


The study indicates that many people won't know they're contagious based on their symptoms
January 8, 2021 •
>> NEW THIS MORNING. >>> NEW THIS MORNING. A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT PEOPLE WITHOUT SYMPTOMS ARE SPREADING COVID-19 AT JUST ALARM NUMBERS. >> THIS NEWS COMING FROM THE CDC. EXPERTS BELIEVE THIS IS ADDSING TO THE UPTICK IN CASES.
People With No Symptoms Spread Nearly 60% of COVID Cases, CDC Study Finds
The study indicates that many people won't know they're contagious based on their symptoms

People without symptoms of COVID-19 are spreading the virus at a high rate and unknowingly becoming a source of many outbreaks, according to a new study.

A new model from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers shows that nearly 60% of coronavirus transmission is coming from asymptomatic people, and experts believe this is adding to the uptick in cases being seen around the country.

The model, published Thursday in JAMA Network Open, assessed the spread of the virus by pre-symptomatic, asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals. It broke down that 59% of transmission by asymptomatic people further: 35% of all new cases came from people who infect others before they show symptoms and 24% from people who never developed symptoms at all.

The study indicates that many people won't know they're contagious based on their symptoms, which may be encouraging them to go about their daily lives with a false sense of safety. And it suggests people are most likely to catch the virus from someone who appears otherwise healthy.

That is why I worry about the second shot. If they are not diligent about people getting that second shot on time, does that make them more likely to catch it, yet not get so sick and unknowingly pass it?
Are there good studies done on this subject?

 

[mickey2942]

Quick question, I know some of you received your stimulus checks via direct deposit, but for any of you who received the last one via the mail, have you gotten yours yet? I haven’t. Tia.

I hadn't even realized ours had been deposited until I checked. Direct deposit, January 4th.

 

[margarita25]

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[LadyL]

Large Numbers Of Health Care And Frontline Workers Are Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine

 

[sds71]

@RepChuck

Today, I learned that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I have been in quarantine since Wednesday night. I will continue to work for my constituents while self-isolating. I currently feel okay and remain in contact with the Attending Physician.

 

[weepingangel]

How vaccinated grandparents should approach visiting loved ones now
more at link
Many grandparents have one goal in mind this winter: Get vaccinated so they can see their children and grandchildren again. But is that safe if their younger family members have not yet been vaccinated?

Older adults are one of the priority groups for vaccination. After health care workers and nursing home residents are vaccinated, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that individuals 75 years old and older -- along with other categories of essential workers -- are next in line for vaccines. In an increasing number of states, seniors are already getting vaccinated or will be vaccinated soon.

What happens when older adults are vaccinated, but their children and grandchildren aren't? Can grandparents now safely visit with family, or are there still certain precautions they need to take? We turned to CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, for guidance.




Vaccinated people can still get infected with Covid-19. Here's why - CNN
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On December 18, a San Diego emergency room nurse was given a shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. A week later, he tested positive for the virus, CNN affiliate KGTV reported.

Stories like this will become more common as millions of Americans are administered the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines over the coming months. Over time, many who are vaccinated will still get infected with the novel coronavirus.
During trials, the vaccines were shown to be about 95% effective — which means some vaccinated people were still infected.
Here's how and why:



https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-01-09/with-hospital-morgues-overwhelmed-by-bodies-coroner-begins-storing-bodies-as-covid-deaths-surge
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With hospital morgues overwhelmed by soaring numbers of bodies amid a surge in COVID-19 deaths, hard-hit parts of California are struggling to store the bodies of those who have died.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office is accelerating efforts to temporarily store corpses as the local death toll hits record levels.

This week, six members of the California National Guard arrived to assist county workers in transferring bodies from hospital morgues to 12 refrigerated storage units parked at the coroner’s office, said Sarah Ardalani, spokeswoman for the office. Additional helpers from the National Guard are expected to come next week.

 

[weepingangel]

I get my second shot tomorrow Also happy to see many here are in the process as well.
I believe after this first responder group ,next one includes teachers so yay school at some point maybe



mass/more at link
Statewide effort to give COVID-19 vaccines to Mass. first responders begins Monday
BOSTON —The statewide plan to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to Massachusetts first responders will begin on Monday.

"Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and all first responders work in risky situations every day and this vaccine will protect them from COVID and the terrible illness that can come with it," Gov. Charlie Baker said last week.

Baker said more than 45,000 first responders will be eligible for the vaccination, which will be administered in one of three settings:

1. Qualifying departments, such as ambulance companies, can request to administer vaccines on site. Requirements include having appropriate storage equipment for the vaccines and a minimum need of 200 doses.
2. At 60 vaccination sites across the state where appointments will begin to be booked later this week. A map of the sites is available on the state website.
3. Four regional mass vaccination sites, which will be launched later this month. The administration said details for these sites will be provided in the near future and Baker confirmed the sites could later be used for the general public in future phases of the vaccine rollout.

 

[MimosaMornings]

How vaccinated grandparents should approach visiting loved ones now
more at link
Many grandparents have one goal in mind this winter: Get vaccinated so they can see their children and grandchildren again. But is that safe if their younger family members have not yet been vaccinated?

Older adults are one of the priority groups for vaccination. After health care workers and nursing home residents are vaccinated, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that individuals 75 years old and older -- along with other categories of essential workers -- are next in line for vaccines. In an increasing number of states, seniors are already getting vaccinated or will be vaccinated soon.

What happens when older adults are vaccinated, but their children and grandchildren aren't? Can grandparents now safely visit with family, or are there still certain precautions they need to take? We turned to CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, for guidance.




Vaccinated people can still get infected with Covid-19. Here's why - CNN
More at link
On December 18, a San Diego emergency room nurse was given a shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. A week later, he tested positive for the virus, CNN affiliate KGTV reported.

Stories like this will become more common as millions of Americans are administered the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines over the coming months. Over time, many who are vaccinated will still get infected with the novel coronavirus.
During trials, the vaccines were shown to be about 95% effective — which means some vaccinated people were still infected.
Here's how and why:



https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-01-09/with-hospital-morgues-overwhelmed-by-bodies-coroner-begins-storing-bodies-as-covid-deaths-surge
More at link
With hospital morgues overwhelmed by soaring numbers of bodies amid a surge in COVID-19 deaths, hard-hit parts of California are struggling to store the bodies of those who have died.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office is accelerating efforts to temporarily store corpses as the local death toll hits record levels.

This week, six members of the California National Guard arrived to assist county workers in transferring bodies from hospital morgues to 12 refrigerated storage units parked at the coroner’s office, said Sarah Ardalani, spokeswoman for the office. Additional helpers from the National Guard are expected to come next week.

“If your grandkids live in the area, you could definitely safely see them outside, 6 feet apart. If you want to see them indoors, there is going to be some level of risk. That risk will be much lower than if you were not vaccinated, but the risk is still going to be there to you. And you could still be a risk to the unvaccinated members of your family, as you could be an asymptomatic carrier who transmits to them.

If you really want to spend time with the grandkids indoors, the safest way to do this is still for everyone to quarantine for at least 10 days and lower their risk during these 10 days. Quarantining for seven days and a negative test is an option too, but everyone also has to do the quarantine — a negative test alone is not enough.”

Looks like the answer is no. Grandparents can’t sit outside in winter cold and grandchildren don’t live nearby.
This is going to be hard on those who haven’t seen their family members in a year and to tell them it could be several more months - it’s depressing to contemplate.

 

[Cool Cats]

I worry for you, too if you are already starting with some back pains. This pain originated in my back and was most severe there. It then spread body wide very quickly. Tylenol knocked it back to nothing but it came back each day about 12 hours later. Long after the 4 hour Tylenol dose wore off.
I had a similar reaction to my shingles vaccine. But only once. Took Tylenol and it never came back.
Tell me, do you know if there is a relation to vaccine, immune system and back pain?

Ellen Degeneres Had “Excruciating Back Pain” From COVID-19. Is That a Common Symptom?

Coronavirus symptoms: Are you suffering with back pain? The lesser-known sign of COVID-19

 

[MimosaMornings]

Nancy Bush Ellis, Sister of Former President George H. W. Bush, Dies at 94 Due to COVID-19 Complications — People

 

[mickey2942]

I am planning a multi-generational ski trip in March. Oldest member, will already be vaccinated 2x. The others have already had Covid. I am the only one who has not had Covid or a vaccine.

But it seems to me that the ones who have already had Covid are a not a risk to me.

 

[margarita25]

Capitol attending physician warns lawmakers and staffers of potential Covid-19 exposure following riot - CNNPolitics

“Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, Michael Cloud of Texas and Doug LaMalfa of California could be seen in the video unmasked and gathered closely together.

They declined the offer from Delaware Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who had approached them with blue surgical masks.

It was not immediately clear if those lawmakers were among the members of Congress potentially exposed.“

 

[MimosaMornings]

https://www.thestate.com/news/coronavirus/article248380685.html

“Three South Carolina communities are among the hardest-hit by coronavirusin the nation, a White House COVID-19 Task Force report shows.

With case counts and hospitalizations repeatedly shattering record highs in recent weeks, there’s little question COVID-19 is surging in the Palmetto State — but two Upstate cities and one in the Midlands were identified in the report as especially concerning.”

Greenville 787 per 100,000
Spartanburg 674 per 100,000
Florence 814 per 100,000

LARGE CITIES (POPULATION OVER 1 MILLION)

• Dallas, Texas, 669 (cases per 100,000)
• Phoenix, Arizona, 887
• Nashville, Tennessee, 608
• San Antonio, Texas, 529
• Las Vegas, Nevada, 537
• Charlotte, North Carolina, 547
• Atlanta, Georgia, 501
• Tucson, Arizona, 745
• Miami, Florida, 537
• Indianapolis, Indiana, 540

MID-SIZE CITIES (POPULATION 250,000-1 MILLION)

• Greenville, South Carolina, 787 (cases per 100,000)
• Provo, Utah, 778
• Tulsa, Utah, 596
• Chattanooga, Tennessee, 676
• Knoxville, Tennessee, 586
• Ogden, Utah, 611
• Augusta, Georgia, 580
• Evansville, Indiana, 757
• Spartanburg, South Carolina, 674
• Pensacola, Florida, 638

SMALL CITIES (POPULATION 50,000-250,000)

• Yuma, Arizona, 1,066 (cases per 100,000)
• Lake Havasu City, Arizona, 943
• Wichita Falls, Texas, 826
• Warner Robins, Georgia, 808
• Florence, South Carolina, 814
• Gainesville, Georgia, 680
• Athens, Georgia, 632
• Morristown, Tennessee, 704
• Johnson City, Tennessee, 629
• Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 772