Coronavirus, comprehensive and updates discussion

[musiclady]

Only problem is, I sat and watched the newscast for about 15 minutes.  Spring break seems to be in full swing at our local beach -- social distancing was supposed to be practiced -- groups of 10 or less .... well it worked well in the morning and by afternoon the kids got closer and closer together.  Then they interviewed the mayor, she said, well, if it comes down to a mandate we'll close the beaches, but until then they will remain open. Spring breakers come from all over the country to our beaches in FL. Meanwhile we have 25 new cases today.

Most Ohio students go to Florida for spring break.

I hope they don’t get sick there and bring it back home!

[mountaineer]

Is it someone who traveled outside the U.S. or someone visiting W. VA ?

Haven't heard. It's in the eastern panhandle, which is where a bunch of D.C. interlopers have settled. 

My sister told me today she and her husband were supposed to close on the sale of their rental house, but it was cancelled because of the virus. The buyer said there was no one to do whatever was needed to finalize his loan. Apparently, "working from home" doesn't necessarily mean "working." 

[DB]

Haven't heard. It's in the eastern panhandle, which is where a bunch of D.C. interlopers have settled. 

My sister told me today she and her husband were supposed to close on the sale of their rental house, but it was cancelled because of the virus. The buyer said there was no one to do whatever was needed to finalize his loan. Apparently, "working from home" doesn't necessarily mean "working." 

It sounds more likely that they got cold feet with cash flow concerns in the current environment. They may also expect interest rates to go lower and bailed out of the current arrangement.

[Hoodat]

Darn, W.Va. finally got its first confirmed case. 

Could be a rev-e-noo-er.

[mountaineer]

French researcher posts successful Covid-19 drug trial
March 17, 2020

A renowned research professor in France has reported successful results from a new treatment for Covid-19, with early tests suggesting it can stop the virus from being contagious in just six days.

Professor Didier Raoult from infection hospital l'Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Méditerranée Infection in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), published a video explaining the trials on Monday March 16.

Professor Raoult is an infectious diseases specialist and head of the IHU Méditerranée Infection, who has been tasked by - and consulted by - the French government to research possible treatments of Covid-19.

He said that the first Covid-19 patients he had treated with the drug chloroquine had seen a rapid and effective speeding up of their healing process, and a sharp decrease in the amount of time they remained contagious.

Chloroquine - which is normally used mainly to prevent and treat malaria - was administered via the named drug, Plaquenil.  ...

More at ConnexionFrance

Here's another story on this research.

[truth_seeker]

My daughter spoke with a customer today that is an infectious disease specialist MD at Hoag hospital in Newport Beach.

He stated this thing is blown out of proportion.

[roamer_1]

Could be a rev-e-noo-er.

What a kind thought. I am sure my hillbilly cousins over in W (by God) Va appreciate your attempt to bring them cheer.

[TomSea]

French researcher posts successful Covid-19 drug trial
March 17, 2020

A renowned research professor in France has reported successful results from a new treatment for Covid-19, with early tests suggesting it can stop the virus from being contagious in just six days.

Professor Didier Raoult from infection hospital l'Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Méditerranée Infection in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), published a video explaining the trials on Monday March 16.

Professor Raoult is an infectious diseases specialist and head of the IHU Méditerranée Infection, who has been tasked by - and consulted by - the French government to research possible treatments of Covid-19.

He said that the first Covid-19 patients he had treated with the drug chloroquine had seen a rapid and effective speeding up of their healing process, and a sharp decrease in the amount of time they remained contagious.

Chloroquine - which is normally used mainly to prevent and treat malaria - was administered via the named drug, Plaquenil.  ... More at ConnexionFrance

G-r-r-r-r-e-a-t news.

They'll get this thing licked, probably wouldn't hurt to say a few prayers.

[TomSea]

TP is a real problem because of the idiot hoarders.

[Hoodat]

Stoking the hysteria doesn't help.

[musiclady]

TP is a real problem because of the idiot hoarders.

I saw a video clip of a younger woman literally grabbing TP out of the hands of an older woman and trying to put it in her cart.

Fortunately, two others were nearby, grabbed the package from the rotten thief and gave it back to the old woman.

Some people are just plain evil!

[truth_seeker]

TP is a real problem because of the idiot hoarders.

Just back for the first shopping trip since this blew up.

Store out of breakfast cereal, meat, potato chips. They did have Ice cream.

Give it a few days, and the panic will subside, because folks won't have room left to stockpile any more TP.

Apparently democrats are more worried, so they may be doing more panic buying proportionately.

[Applewood]

I saw a video clip of a younger woman literally grabbing TP out of the hands of an older woman and trying to put it in her cart.

Fortunately, two others were nearby, grabbed the package from the rotten thief and gave it back to the old woman.

Some people are just plain evil!

I would have beaten that woman with my cane.  Don't mess with us old folks.  LOL

Maybe it will be a good thing for supermarkets to have special shopping hours for seniors.  I don't think too many older people would be ignorant enough to try to take something from another senior. 

[Applewood]

Something for parents with kids..or even adults like me who like zoos and aquariums:

Bored kids can take a virtual field trip via zoo websites

Spring is the time for school field trips and outdoor activities — but maybe not this year. How to replace those favorite activities for the kids while they’re on their extra-long “spring break”?

One idea comes from zoos around the country.

Kids can take a virtual animal safari via various zoos’ animal cameras and participate in their online animal activities.

https://triblive.com/lifestyles/more-lifestyles/bored-kids-can-take-a-virtual-field-trip-via-zoo-websites/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TLB+3/17/2020

[roamer_1]

Just back for the first shopping trip since this blew up.

Store out of breakfast cereal, meat, potato chips. They did have Ice cream.

Me too again... this was the second trip and now I am set. My main run was 60% filled yesterday, and the rest, mainly produce, landed today... To include white vinegar, so I can disinfect.
 Now I can make at least another month without going back to town.

[roamer_1]

I would have beaten that woman with my cane.  Don't mess with us old folks.  LOL

It's been days since there was TP. Maybe she really had to poop. Jussayin... 

[skeeter]

My daughter spoke with a customer today that is an infectious disease specialist MD at Hoag hospital in Newport Beach.

He stated this thing is blown out of proportion.

I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night and I agree.

[Smokin Joe]

Odd.... that the Saudis' action on oil concides with the CV outbreak.   Almost like a double-whammy was orchestrated, planned and carried out.   

Yeah, how 'bout that? 

[Smokin Joe]

Yes, I'd love to go to the store without fear of getting sick and dying, our library is shut down, the community pool is closed, the water park is closed, spring training is closed, church is risky ... so...I feel like a hermit. 

We're not going to get back to any type of normalcy for a couple of months and I think that's being conservative unfortunately.

This feeling seems to be worse than 9-11 for me ... we were able to move about "freely" afterwards with some precautions in place -- this virus has taken some of those freedoms away for us who are elder and health compromised. 

I keep telling myself this too shall pass.  We'll get through this!!

Just remember it's more dangerous to drive to the store...(102 fatalities per day in the US), and crossing the street on foot is dangerous, too (16 dead a day crossing the street), so going on foot might not be an option.
Those are averages, so if you time your store trip right, driving might be a little safer...

[jmyrlefuller]

G-r-r-r-r-e-a-t news.

They'll get this thing licked, probably wouldn't hurt to say a few prayers.

This is something Laura Ingraham (and I'm not a huge fan of hers but was impressed with her show last night) was talking about last night. I am hoping they are able to rush approval of this quickly, since this is at least the third successful trial of this drug.

Let's get this done.

[DB]

This is something Laura Ingraham (and I'm not a huge fan of hers but was impressed with her show last night) was talking about last night. I am hoping they are able to rush approval of this quickly, since this is at least the third successful trial of this drug.

Let's get this done.

I wonder if it can be manufactured in large volumes quickly. This drug has a lot of history behind it so there shouldn't be any surprises. It will also free up hospital beds.

[Hoodat]

I am hoping they are able to rush approval of this quickly, since this is at least the third successful trial of this drug.

Let's get this done.

First step, get the lawyers out of the way.   Once that's accomplished, you can pretty much do anything.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

You make an excellent point here.

Arguing about mortality rates is not really relevant discussion.

It’s a disease that is doing great harm, spreading extremely rapidly

You are entirely missing the point here.

Stating facts like it is a hundred times more likely to die getting killed in a car or contracting the flu compared to the CV virus places things in perspective.

And stating facts like that causes one to wonder where the 'great harm' is coming from.  It is not the disease.  It is people's reaction to the disease.

If you say that is arguing, then that is your prerogative.

[musiclady]

I would have beaten that woman with my cane.  Don't mess with us old folks.  LOL

Maybe it will be a good thing for supermarkets to have special shopping hours for seniors.  I don't think too many older people would be ignorant enough to try to take something from another senior.

We’ve been waiting for our Kroger to announce that.

Although I think the craziness will die down (hopefully soon) the elderly who aren’t as feisty as WE are need some time of their own to get what they actually need.

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