Coronavirus, comprehensive and updates discussion

[corbe]

   Strange times indeed, @roamer_1 I can still remember when you use to cough to cover a fart, now it's the opposite.

[Smokin Joe]

US coronavirus coordinator: Number of COVID-19 cases will 'dramatically increase' in next few days
by Zachary Halaschak
March 18, 2020 01:22 PM
 
A top doctor assisting the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic said there will be a large spike in confirmed coronavirus cases in the next few days as testing becomes more readily available.

Deborah Birx, the response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, discussed “the curve” during Wednesday's briefing, referring to the number of confirmed cases as they would appear on a graph.

She also warned against panicking about the dramatic increase, noting the curve will stabilize after an initial influx of cases resulting from the increased testing rates.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/us-coronavirus-coordinator-number-of-covid-19-cases-will-dramatically-increase-in-next-few-days

The spike in confirmed cases will be an artifact of testing, not a measure of increased cases (the people infected were infected, it's just that once confirmed, they will suddenly be counted).
Despite knowing that the more who are tested, the more confirmed cases there will be, watch the MSM use that spike in confirmed cases (because they were tested and confirmed) be used against the Administration, and as cause to use even more draconian measures to "halt the spread" of the virus.

[roamer_1]

   Strange times indeed, @roamer_1 I can still remember when you use to cough to cover a fart, now it's the opposite.

LOL! That's right!

[jmyrlefuller]

Where we stand compared to the rest of the world, deaths from covid-19 per capita—still, at this point, measuring up very well so far:

Source:

https://twitter.com/NYHammond/status/1240332204204589057

[Formerly Once-Ler]

   Strange times indeed, @roamer_1 I can still remember when you use to cough to cover a fart, now it's the opposite.

lol

[DB]

   Strange times indeed, @roamer_1 I can still remember when you use to cough to cover a fart, now it's the opposite.

Upside down world...

[jmyrlefuller]

The spike in confirmed cases will be an artifact of testing, not a measure of increased cases (the people infected were infected, it's just that once confirmed, they will suddenly be counted).
Despite knowing that the more who are tested, the more confirmed cases there will be, watch the MSM use that spike in confirmed cases (because they were tested and confirmed) be used against the Administration, and as cause to use even more draconian measures to "halt the spread" of the virus.

The last major mass gatherings in the United States, where these spread the most, were the weekend of March 7 and 8. By tomorrow, 99% of cases that were caught in mass gatherings will have manifested themselves—half would have shown symptoms a few days ago. New cases should begin to level off once testing is caught up. Most people are going along with social distancing so new infections at this point SHOULD be slowing down... it's the lag in testing that's going to make it look like a continuing crisis.

[TomSea]

Foreign Disinformation Campaign Stoking Virus Fears: Report
By Bowen Xiao

A foreign disinformation campaign aimed to sow fear in the United States over the novel coronavirus is currently underway, according to a new report.

Three unnamed U.S. officials told The Associated Press that they began confronting on March 15 what they called a “deliberate effort by a foreign entity” to ignite fears of a nationwide quarantine. Federal agencies, such as the National Security Council, addressed such claims on March 15, saying they were false.

“Text message rumors of a national #quarantine are FAKE,” the council stated on its official Twitter account on March 15. “There is no national lockdown. @CDCgovhas and will continue to post the latest guidance on #COVID19.”

More:  https://www.theepochtimes.com/foreign-disinformation-campaign-stoking-virus-fears-report_3274374.html

Other, Governor Abbot just talked, everything he said...77 year old man in a care home is Texas' 2nd death.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Despite knowing that the more who are tested, the more confirmed cases there will be, watch the MSM use that spike in confirmed cases (because they were tested and confirmed) be used against the Administration, and as cause to use even more draconian measures to "halt the spread" of the virus.

I'd be shocked and even a little disappointed if they didn't.  Thank goodness President Trump finally pointed out to all of us that the media is dishonest.  Now we can finally recognize the tricks in their play book.

[TomSea]

World Health Organization Recommends Against Ibuprofen for Treating COVID-19
https://www.theepochtimes.com/world-health-organization-recommends-against-ibuprofen-for-treating-covid-19_3276450.html

Reiterating, we already had this posted some but this appears to be "official"..... but one probably has to be infected first.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Three unnamed U.S. officials told The Associated Press that they began confronting on March 15 what they called a “deliberate effort by a foreign entity” to ignite fears of a nationwide quarantine.

It could be the Ukrainians again. /sarc

[TomSea]

@Once-Ler

Hope your following   Jali cat's twitter. 



Mindy Robinson another account to follow, @corbe  .... She's running for office in Nevada, she really is glamorous, however it's defined,

Melissa A another account.

Some I wonder if they are paid but some probably do this on their own and some like Mindy above, are probably just strong Republicans or MAGA supporters.

ReneeCarrollAZ actually, I find this account probably the best of the four and she's real pro-life... and is probably not as "gorgeous" as far as these others go but still fine.

I kind of wonder.

[corbe]

   I'd have to get over my fear of twitter first.  Besides I've got a VPN in Italy right now where all the 'high quality' p0rn is free.   

[TomSea]

https://twitter.com/trish_regan/status/1239571640108941314

[Formerly Once-Ler]

@Once-Ler

Hope your following   Jali cat's twitter. 



Mindy Robinson another account to follow, @corbe  .... She's running for office in Nevada, she really is glamorous, however it's defined,

Melissa A another account.

Some I wonder if they are paid but some probably do this on their own and some like Mindy above, are probably just strong Republicans or MAGA supporters.

ReneeCarrollAZ actually, I find this account probably the best of the four and she's real pro-life... and is probably not as "gorgeous" as far as these others go but still fine.

I kind of wonder.

@TomSea There is no shortage of good people on twitter who really love President Trump.

I prefer my MAGA with more sarcasm like
https://twitter.com/BrentTerhune
https://twitter.com/TrumpVoterWTF
https://twitter.com/TWIT_ANTHONY
https://twitter.com/walterowensgrpa

[catfish1957]

The last major mass gatherings in the United States, where these spread the most, were the weekend of March 7 and 8. By tomorrow, 99% of cases that were caught in mass gatherings will have manifested themselves—half would have shown symptoms a few days ago. New cases should begin to level off once testing is caught up. Most people are going along with social distancing so new infections at this point SHOULD be slowing down... it's the lag in testing that's going to make it look like a continuing crisis.

Good points, except the kids in college didn't get the memo.  Spring Break at Texas Beaches is booming.

[TomSea]

Yes, anyone saying "abortion", I agree, that is actually the leading cause of death in the USA.

COVID-19 pandemic: How the virus stacks up to the nation's leading causes of death

1. Heart disease

This perennially tops the list of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., as it did again in 2018. Cardiovascular diseases claimed 655,381 lives nationwide last year, or about 1,796 per day.

2. Cancer

3. Accidents

4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases

5. Stroke

See rest of list at: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/18/covid-19-pandemic-how-the-virus-stacks-up-to-the-n/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_campaign=pushnotify&utm_medium=push

Pollak “Truckers Are Keeping American Supply Chains and Americans Alive”
https://newsthud.com/pollak-truckers-are-keeping-american-supply-chains-and-americans-alive/

Just like I said, their importance can not be understated.

[libertybele]

Where we stand compared to the rest of the world, deaths from covid-19 per capita—still, at this point, measuring up very well so far:

Source:

https://twitter.com/NYHammond/status/1240332204204589057

??? Number of U.S. deaths is at 112.  So far ... yes ... peak is not due to hit for another 45 days.

FL now has over 300 corona cases ... cases are now almost doubling every 2.5 days.  Our temps are supposed to reach 90 tomorrow - so warmer temps don't seem to be making any difference.

[Idiot]

The last major mass gatherings in the United States, where these spread the most, were the weekend of March 7 and 8. By tomorrow, 99% of cases that were caught in mass gatherings will have manifested themselves—half would have shown symptoms a few days ago. New cases should begin to level off once testing is caught up. Most people are going along with social distancing so new infections at this point SHOULD be slowing down... it's the lag in testing that's going to make it look like a continuing crisis.

Kids in my little corner of Texas didn't get the memo either.  The theaters are packed...kids at the mall...  They act like this won't affect them. 

[roamer_1]

Good points, except the kids in college didn't get the memo.  Spring Break at Texas Beaches is booming.

There is no end to 'didn't get the memo'... The streets around here are not bare and empty... Rather it is as busy as any other day.

[Idiot]

There is no end to 'didn't get the memo'... The streets around here are not bare and empty... Rather it is as busy as any other day.

I wonder is this isolation means I don't have to mow the grass this weekend.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

   I'd have to get over my fear of twitter first.  Besides I've got a VPN in Italy right now where all the 'high quality' p0rn is free.   

Totally jealous. I love





HINT:  Two words.  First word is wet.

[thackney]

The last major mass gatherings in the United States, where these spread the most, were the weekend of March 7 and 8. By tomorrow, 99% of cases that were caught in mass gatherings will have manifested themselves—half would have shown symptoms a few days ago. New cases should begin to level off once testing is caught up. Most people are going along with social distancing so new infections at this point SHOULD be slowing down... it's the lag in testing that's going to make it look like a continuing crisis.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (normally ~2.5 million attending over a couple weeks) was shut down on March 11.  It had been running for over a week before abruptly shutdown (less than 1 day notice).

We are having a few cases suspected from the first day of the cook-off where someone known to be infected had attended.  I believe not know infected until afterwards.  He had traveled out of country prior.

[roamer_1]

I wonder is this isolation means I don't have to mow the grass this weekend.

Life does go on...

[Hoodat]

The spike in confirmed cases will be an artifact of testing, not a measure of increased cases (the people infected were infected, it's just that once confirmed, they will suddenly be counted).
Despite knowing that the more who are tested, the more confirmed cases there will be, watch the MSM use that spike in confirmed cases (because they were tested and confirmed) be used against the Administration, and as cause to use even more draconian measures to "halt the spread" of the virus.

Exactly.