***NON-POLITICAL COVID-19 Discussion Thread***

[JakeF]

A couple of reminders...

Originally Posted by Bwana

Once again, don't come in this thread with some kind of political agenda, or you will be shown the door. If you want to go that route, there is a thread about this in DC.

Originally Posted by Dartgod

People, there is a lot of good information in this thread, let's try to keep the petty bickering to a minimum.

We all have varying opinions about the impact of this, the numbers, etc. We will all never agree with each other. But we can all keep it civil.

Thanks!

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Spoiler!

Apparently the CoronaVirus can survive on a inanimate objects, such as door knobs, for 9 days.

California coronavirus case could be first spread within U.S. community, CDC says
By SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA, JACLYN COSGROVE
FEB. 26, 2020 8:04 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating what could be the first case of novel coronavirus in the United States involving a patient in California who neither recently traveled out of the country nor was in contact with someone who did.

“At this time, the patient’s exposure is unknown. It’s possible this could be an instance of community spread of COVID-19, which would be the first time this has happened in the United States,” the CDC said in a statement. “Community spread means spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown. It’s also possible, however, that the patient may have been exposed to a returned traveler who was infected.”

The individual is a resident of Solano County and is receiving medical care in Sacramento County, according to the state Department of Public Health.

The CDC said the “case was detected through the U.S. public health system — picked up by astute clinicians.”

Officials at UC Davis Medical Center expanded on what the federal agency might have meant by that in an email sent Wednesday, as reported by the Davis Enterprise newspaper.

The patient arrived at UC Davis Medical Center from another hospital Feb. 19 and “had already been intubated, was on a ventilator, and given droplet protection orders because of an undiagnosed and suspected viral condition,” according to an email sent by UC Davis officials that was obtained by the Davis Enterprise.

The staff at UC Davis requested COVID-19 testing by the CDC, but because the patient didn’t fit the CDC’s existing criteria for the virus, a test wasn’t immediately administered, according to the email. The CDC then ordered the test Sunday, and results were announced Wednesday. Hospital administrators reportedly said in the email that despite these issues, there has been minimal exposure at the hospital because of safety protocols they have in place.

A UC Davis Health spokesperson declined Wednesday evening to share the email with The Times.

Since Feb. 2, more than 8,400 returning travelers from China have entered California, according to the state health department. They have been advised to self-quarantine for 14 days and limit interactions with others as much as possible, officials said.

“This is a new virus, and while we are still learning about it, there is a lot we already know,” Dr. Sonia Angell, director of the California Department of Public Health, said in a statement. “We have been anticipating the potential for such a case in the U.S., and given our close familial, social and business relationships with China, it is not unexpected that the first case in the U.S. would be in California.”

It is not clear how the person became infected, but public health workers could not identify any contacts with people who had traveled to China or other areas where the virus is widespread. That raises concern that the virus is spreading in the United States, creating a challenge for public health officials, experts say.

“It’s the first signal that we could be having silent transmission in the community,” said Lawrence Gostin, director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law. “It probably means there are many more cases out there, and it probably means this individual has infected others, and now it’s a race to try to find out who that person has infected.”

On Tuesday, the CDC offered its most serious warning to date that the United States should expect and prepare for the coronavirus to become a more widespread health issue.

“Ultimately, we expect we will see coronavirus spread in this country,” said Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. “It’s not so much a question of if, but a question of when.”

According to the CDC’s latest count Wednesday morning, 59 U.S. residents have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus — 42 of whom are repatriated citizens from a Diamond Princess cruise. That number has grown by two since Messonnier’s last count Tuesday, although the CDC was not immediately available to offer details on the additional cases.

More than 82,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported globally, and more than 2,700 people have died, with the majority in mainland China, the epicenter of the outbreak.

But public health leaders have repeatedly reminded residents that the health risk from the novel coronavirus to the general public remains low.

“While COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, it has a low mortality rate,” the state Department of Public Health said in a statement Wednesday. “From the international data we have, of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, approximately 80% do not exhibit symptoms that would require hospitalization. There have been no confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 in the United States to date.”

CDC officials have also warned that although the virus is likely to spread in U.S. communities, the flu still poses a greater risk.

Gostin said the news of potential silent transmission does not eliminate the possibility of containing the virus in the U.S. and preventing an outbreak.

“There are few enough cases that we should at least try,” he said. “Most of us are not optimistic that that will be successful, but we’re still in the position to try.”

[tk13]

Israel closing the borders for two weeks.

#BREAKING: No foreigners will be allowed to enter Israel in the next 2 weeks following #Omnicron variant;

All Israelis returning from abroad, will need between 3-7 days quarantine

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) November 27, 2021

[TLO]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Sigh some sad news...My step-daughter's best friend dropped dead going into the hospital in Joplin last night. Had been experiencing Covid symptoms all week and decided to go because she wasn't feeling well. They tried everything they could but couldn't save her. She was early 20's (23-25 yrs old) but she was very big. Had to be over 250-300lbs. Still sad and way to early...

That's very sad to hear.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by tk13

Israel closing the borders for two weeks.

#BREAKING: No foreigners will be allowed to enter Israel in the next 2 weeks following #Omnicron variant;

All Israelis returning from abroad, will need between 3-7 days quarantine

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) November 27, 2021

Hmmm.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Nirvana58

If it is true that it has less severe symptoms but more transmission. That could actually be good news in the covid war.

I was actually just pondering the same thing to my wife today. The chiefsplanet experts have educated me on mutations typically moving toward the weaker end of the spectrum, so if this one is fast and weak then maybe it could actually slow or stop the spread of the worse ones.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Sigh some sad news...My step-daughter's best friend dropped dead going into the hospital in Joplin last night. Had been experiencing Covid symptoms all week and decided to go because she wasn't feeling well. They tried everything they could but couldn't save her. She was early 20's (23-25 yrs old) but she was very big. Had to be over 250-300lbs. Still sad and way to early...

Wow, that's no good. How does that happen if I may ask? I remember hearing a few stories early on about people having that sudden death, but it seems like it takes a while in most cases.

Unvaccinated, I presume?

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by tk13

Israel closing the borders for two weeks.

#BREAKING: No foreigners will be allowed to enter Israel in the next 2 weeks following #Omnicron variant;

All Israelis returning from abroad, will need between 3-7 days quarantine

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) November 27, 2021

Sounds racist

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Sigh some sad news...My step-daughter's best friend dropped dead going into the hospital in Joplin last night. Had been experiencing Covid symptoms all week and decided to go because she wasn't feeling well. They tried everything they could but couldn't save her. She was early 20's (23-25 yrs old) but she was very big. Had to be over 250-300lbs. Still sad and way to early...

That's awful. Sorry to hear this

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Wow, that's no good. How does that happen if I may ask? I remember hearing a few stories early on about people having that sudden death, but it seems like it takes a while in most cases.

Unvaccinated, I presume?

I believe she was unvaccinated. She had been sick all week with the usual covid symptoms, high fever and hard to breathe etc. She called the SD to see if she could take her to the hospital but she couldn't as she was at work so she drove herself and may have died in the parking lot in her car. Not yet sure...

I am trying to be sensitive here but I can't stress enough how large she was, like really really large. So along with covid that had to be a major factor even though she was young.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Wow, that's no good. How does that happen if I may ask? I remember hearing a few stories early on about people having that sudden death, but it seems like it takes a while in most cases.

Unvaccinated, I presume?

Most likely cause would be a thrombosis.

[lawrenceRaider]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

I am trying to be sensitive here but I can't stress enough how large she was, like really really large. So along with covid that had to be a major factor even though she was young.

Anyone who hasn't already seriously worked on weight problems after seeing what this virus has done to obese people has probably basically given up on life.

[RocKhawks]

Well, I have been diagnosed with covid today. I am unvaccinated (no I'm not an anti vaxer) for reasons far too long to explain here.

Currently i have a fever, with aches, chills, and fatigue. It went away last night after taking meds and drinking electrolytes, Apple Juice and tea. Well it came back again today and really hasn't gone away. Went to urgent care today, they told me to take meds, drink fluids and don't move. I can get behind the "don't move" haha.
I literally only move from the couch or to the bed or bathroom. Hopefully i can shake this quick.

[IA_Chiefs_fan]

Originally Posted by RocKhawks

Well, I have been diagnosed with covid today. I am unvaccinated (no I'm not an anti vaxer) for reasons far too long to explain here.

Currently i have a fever, with aches, chills, and fatigue. It went away last night after taking meds and drinking electrolytes, Apple Juice and tea. Well it came back again today and really hasn't gone away. Went to urgent care today, they told me to take meds, drink fluids and don't move. I can get behind the "don't move" haha.
I literally only move from the couch or to the bed or bathroom. Hopefully i can shake this quick.

I hope you get better quickly.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by RocKhawks

Well, I have been diagnosed with covid today. I am unvaccinated (no I'm not an anti vaxer) for reasons far too long to explain here.

Currently i have a fever, with aches, chills, and fatigue. It went away last night after taking meds and drinking electrolytes, Apple Juice and tea. Well it came back again today and really hasn't gone away. Went to urgent care today, they told me to take meds, drink fluids and don't move. I can get behind the "don't move" haha.
I literally only move from the couch or to the bed or bathroom. Hopefully i can shake this quick.

Get well soon and keep us updated.

[RocKhawks]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Get well soon and keep us updated.

I will, thank you for the support

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by RocKhawks

Well, I have been diagnosed with covid today. I am unvaccinated (no I'm not an anti vaxer) for reasons far too long to explain here.

Currently i have a fever, with aches, chills, and fatigue. It went away last night after taking meds and drinking electrolytes, Apple Juice and tea. Well it came back again today and really hasn't gone away. Went to urgent care today, they told me to take meds, drink fluids and don't move. I can get behind the "don't move" haha.
I literally only move from the couch or to the bed or bathroom. Hopefully i can shake this quick.

Go to the ER and get a RegenCov infusion. Most people qualify.