Coronavirus Updates

[Brenda Archer]

I can't see how that can be quite true as in the sense of radioactivity. Viruses cannot survive without embedding themselves in bacteria. They either find a host or they are dead. The words survive and dead are used loosely depending on one's definition of life.

Are Viruses Alive?

“Dead” in the sense they are unable to infect you.

 

[Brenda Archer]

I'm suspecting I already had it early February -- I thought it was just a horrible, persistent flu.

I'm in a high-risk category due to respiratory issues, but I fought it off with lots of rest, liquids, several bottles of knock-off Robitussin DM, and my inhaler.

I’m convinced it’s been community spreading in Phoenix metro for a while now and that is why my doctor wanted me to go to the ER when I had “flu” and a negative flu swab. It didn’t seem quite like any other flu I’ve had - that’s just the closest thing I know.

 

[danielravennest]

So deaths in US is now at 2000. In Canada it is 61. If you compare population numbers...

Not sure about Mexican/Caribbean numbers.

Mexico - 848 cases, Cuba 139, Panama 901, other Carribbean less than 100 each.

 

[danielravennest]

This does not explain NY though... maybe US is different as they rely way too much on air conditioning (but urban Canadians should be similar to US in this aspect as well)

Manhattan is *extremely* crowded on normal work days. We're talking standing room only on subways, crowded sidewalks, packed elevators in all the tall buildings.

 

[danielravennest]

One of the most fascinating and horrifying graphics I've seen yet.

The low numbers for the US early on had more to do with lack of test kits than actual number of infections. Around mid-March we finally had enough kits to go around.

 

[danielravennest]

Although wouldn't any food you put in the fridge or freezer now possibly have the virus and that keep it alive?

Yes, cold preserves the virus. Baking soda is safe (we eat it), and may help wash off more than plain water will.

 

[Essence Lumin]

The low numbers for the US early on had more to do with lack of test kits than actual number of infections. Around mid-March we finally had enough kits to go around.

My physician disagrees. When I saw him on the 24th he was so frustrated he was putting himself and his patient's lives in danger because he couldn't get any.

 

[danielravennest]

My physician disagrees. When I saw him on the 24th he was so frustrated he was putting himself and his patient's lives in danger because he couldn't get any.

I meant enough kits to use on hospital patients. There still aren't enough for the general public.

 

[Innula Zenovka]

UK coronavirus restrictions could last six months – deputy chief medical officer

Dr Jenny Harries says lifting lockdown too soon could risk second wave of infection

www.theguardian.com

 

[Kara Spengler]

I don’t know. But if someone is too scared to bring refrigerated food into the fridge, I would think all they can do, is simply avoid buying it, since food poisoning can certainly kill you faster than corona.

Shelf stable food could be left to sit for a while indoors at room temperature. I’ve usually been waiting a few days before unpacking new groceries. But I don’t see any way to avoid keeping refrigerated food out of the fridge. I put mine in a bag and put that on a free shelf in the fridge and then wait before I eat it.

Grocery carts are pretty filthy anyway, it’s not as if something like raw meat is hygienic either. He’s right to do something like hand washing or sanitizer after - that’s always been true.

Everything I am buying lately is shelf stable with the exception of when I order delivery. While I clean that food somewhat [changing containers, cleaning containers, stuff like that] I am used to being able to eat things like that. With delivery I figure less people have come in contact with the food than things in the grocery store so I am less concerned with takeout after reasonable precautions going in the fridge. My spouse wants to get frozen meals though.

 

[Kara Spengler]

I just went through what we usually call "spring flu" this weekend... nothing bad, way to fast for a typical covid19 infection but yeah, I can totally understand you there. Whatever it was, it went over in 3 days, but how long was I bearing this around with me before? No idea... So I am kinda guessing "no" but behaving as if "yes".

Yeah, a lot of people are in that situation. I get a cold and or a flu every year and there is no good way to tell if what I normally would call a cold was the cold or not.

 

[Kara Spengler]

Everything's causing momentary panic. *has random coughing fit* Oh right, I just ate a handful of salty pretzels, those tend to do me that!

My spouse is allergic to so many things she is constantly sneezing. She wants to do a grocery trip soon and I am guessing it will be interesting.

 

[Kara Spengler]

UK coronavirus restrictions could last six months – deputy chief medical officer

Dr Jenny Harries says lifting lockdown too soon could risk second wave of infection

www.theguardian.com

Yeah, then there are the numbers for the deaths. Only a few days behind the US for a smaller population.

 

[Cristiano]

Trump extends federal social distancing guidelines to April 30

President Donald Trump said Sunday he would extend nationwide social distancing guidelines for another 30 days, an abrupt back-down from his push to reopen the country as coronavirus continues to spread.

www.cnn.com

 

[Dakota Tebaldi]

There goes my beautiful Easter plans!

 

[Fionalein]

Trump extends federal social distancing guidelines to April 30

President Donald Trump said Sunday he would extend nationwide social distancing guidelines for another 30 days, an abrupt back-down from his push to reopen the country as coronavirus continues to spread.

www.cnn.com

How did this happen? Did Hannity shit his pants after some Faux News co-worker sneezed at him?

 

[Cristiano]

How did this happen? Did Hannity shit his pants after some Faux News co-worker sneezed at him?

Trump is all fucking talk, always - just like his supposed quarantine of New York.

 

[Veritable Quandry]

My student loan servicer automatically set my payments to $0.

The law was written to be opt-in, but I assume that the amount of work involved makes it easer to just set everyone to $0 and anyone who makes a payment goes straight to principal since the law waived interest.

eta: Mrs. Quandry's are also done. We have different servicers since mine is on the Public Service Forgiveness program.

 

[Cristiano]

Dr. Anthony Fauci Predicts Hundreds Of Thousands Of U.S. Coronavirus Deaths

The head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases predicted 100,000 to 200,000 Americans could die and millions more could be infected.

www.huffpost.com

 

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

There goes my beautiful Easter plans!

TIL Dakota is my mother in law.