Texas Coronavirus Updates

[EdinVA]

Wait till you flush... That's kinda exciting...

 

[Ghost Bear]

The brain-dead morons elected officials who run Austin are going to announce the stay-at-home order tomorrow.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin and Travis County are expected to issue orders Tuesday telling people to stay at home to help prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Steve Adler told KXAN Monday.

City and county lawyers are discussing Monday night when it would take effect.

Excerpted, more at the link -> https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/austin-travis-county-will-announce-order-tuesday-for-everyone-to-stay-at-home/

[Elderberry]

Harris County issues stay-at-home order

KFDM by Scott LawrenceTuesday, March 24th 2020

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-harris-county-issues-stay-at-home-order

Harris County issues stay-at-home order to reduce spread of COVID-19 outbreak. It takes effect at midnight Wednesday and continues through at least April 3.

The order affects all cities and unincorporated areas of Harris County.

People must stay at home unless their jobs are considered essential.

They can travel for groceries and urgent medical needs and for some other exceptions.

[Elderberry]

As of March 23, Texas is reporting 373 coronavirus cases. This is an undercount.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/23/coronavirus-updates-texas-hidalgo-county-implements-curfew/

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers lag behind the totals disclosed by local health officials because of the health department's confirmation process. In addition, they may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing capacity.

Many counties have seen what's called "community spread," which refers to cases for which the original source of infection is unknown.

As of March 23 at noon, there were at least 373 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 8 reported deaths. At least 10,055 people have been tested.

County   Number of cases

County of residence unknown *   65
Dallas   33
Harris   27
Collin   24
Bexar   24
Travis   22
Lackland Air Force Base **   21
Galveston   15
Williamson   13
Denton   12

Statewide   373

(See all 48 at link)

[Elderberry]

Harris County testing sites in danger of closing due to low number of coronavirus test kits

Houston Chronicle by  Nicole Hensley March 24, 2020

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Harris-County-running-low-on-COVID-19-test-kits-15153584.php

Harris County may have no other choice but to close its testing sites this week if the federal government does not send another shipment of testing kits and other medical supplies, officials warned Tuesday.

About 500 test kits — received Friday — are being split between two sites and that supply is expected to last through Wednesday night, officials said. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo initially said at a news conference that they had only enough supplies for Tuesday. The county started testing community members on Monday and 500 people were referred to the site, she said.

More than 2,400 people visited a pre-screening website to obtain a testing referral, Hidalgo said.

[Elderberry]

Fort Bend officials expected to announce stay-at-home order, joining Harris County

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fortbend-news/article/fort-bend-offiicals-stay-at-home-order-15154023.php

Fort Bend County officials are expected to announce a stay-at-home order Tuesday afternoon.

County leaders have scheduled a press conference for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. It will be livestreamed on Facebook.

The move follows Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s announcement of a similar order on Tuesday morning. Harris County’s stay-at-home order excludes going to the grocery store and doing errands. The Harris County order will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday and last until April 3.

[EdinVA]

My dad is in Hopkins County and they are on a shelter in place order....

[Elderberry]

Hidalgo orders stay-at-home for Harris County, a fundamental change to daily life for Houston area

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/harris-county-shelter-in-place-stay-at-home-order-15153071.php

The county judge said she was heeding the warnings of health experts, who for days said a mandatory order limiting public interactions was necessary to prevent Houston hospitals from being overwhelmed with cases.

“What these experts and leaders tell us is that if we keep going at the rate we are going, we will end up in the situation that New York is heading towards, that Italy is at, where we simply run out of ICU space,” Hidalgo said.

She's been a judge since Jan1,2019 and now orders Harris County to "Stay-at-Home".

Now who thinks that judges have too much power?

[Elderberry]

Fort Bend County issues 'Stay at Home to Save Lives' order to stop spread of COVID-19

https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-fort-bend-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/285-27f60115-23f4-4f74-a1b8-427b9b1aabf2

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — County Judge KP George has issued a stay-at-home order, asking that everyone stay home and only essential businesses remain open as the county hopes to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

George signed a "Stay Home to Save Lives" order this afternoon that takes effect at midnight and lasts through 11:59 p.m. on April 3.

The order doesn't apply to people needing to go to a grocery store or pharmacy, seeing their doctors, caring for a family member or pet at another household, or going outdoors -- though George said playgrounds are closed.

"When faced with an unprecedented pandemic, Fort Bend County has chosen to prioritize the lives of its residents," George wrote on his Facebook page this afternoon. "Our first responders, hospital systems and frontline #COVID19 staff had made it clear that they need swift and bold action to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Judge KP George assumed the office of Fort Bend County Judge on January 1, 2019.

[Elderberry]

State Representative Requests Opinion from Texas Attorney General on Exclusion of Gun Manufacturers & Retailers as "Essential Businesses" in Local Emergency Orders

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20200324/state-representative-requests-opinion-from-texas-attorney-general-on-exclusion-of-gun-manufacturers-retailers-as-essential-businesses-in-local-emergency-orders

Today, State Representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Ways & Means, formally requested an opinion from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on whether city and/or county officials can prohibit the sale of firearms through an emergency order or declaration by excluding firearms manufacturers and retailers as "essential businesses."  On Monday, the Mayor of the City of Lubbock, which is in Burrows' district, issued an order to close all "non-essential" businesses within city limits, with no exemption for gun stores.  Other cities and counties, including Waco, Austin, Bexar County, Dallas County and Travis County, have issued similar orders (a copy of Harris County's "stay at home" order was not available as this alert went out.) 

These actions by local elected officials could violate the state firearms preemption law, which restricts the authority of cities and counties to enact a patchwork of regulations affecting the sale and transfer of firearms across the State of Texas. 

During an emergency, food, water, shelter and adequate medical care are paramount for survival, but so too is the ability of an individual to protect his or herself, as well as their family, home, business and property.  The lines of customers outside of firearm retailers across Texas in recent days is testament to the fact that they believe the ability to exercise their constitutional rights protected by the Second Amendment is essential, as they may find themselves facing situations where they need to be their own first responders. 

[Bigun]

Hidalgo orders stay-at-home for Harris County, a fundamental change to daily life for Houston area

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/harris-county-shelter-in-place-stay-at-home-order-15153071.php

She's been a judge since Jan1,2019 and now orders Harris County to "Stay-at-Home".

Now who thinks that judges have too much power?

I think those who elect such idiots get what they deserve.

[Elderberry]

I think those who elect such idiots get what they deserve.

So those of us who voted Against such idiots also get what we deserve?

[Bigun]

So those of us who voted Against such idiots also get what we deserve?

I did not say vote.  I specifically said elect.  And the people of Harris County did that.

[Elderberry]

I did not say vote.  I specifically said elect.  And the people of Harris County did that.

So I deserve this as I live in Harris County even though I voted against this judge?

[Bigun]

So I deserve this as I live in Harris County even though I voted against this judge?

I'm sorry that you live there and have to put up with what was elected despite your protestations but that's how it works.

[Elderberry]

As of March 24, Texas is reporting 736 coronavirus cases.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/24/coronavirus-cases-in-texas-why-the-numbers-are-different-everywhere/

The Texas Department of State Health Services acknowledged the massive reporting discrepancies to The Texas Tribune this week and launched a new reporting system Tuesday evening that officials believe will close some of the gap. The updated page came with a note that more than 300 previously unaccounted-for cases were now being reflected in state data.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and are current as of 8 p.m. the day before reporting. They may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing capacity.

As of March 24 at 5 p.m., there were at least 736 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 11 reported deaths. At least 13,235 people have been tested.

County   Number of cases
Dallas   131
Travis   79
Tarrant   57
Bexar   57
Harris   54
Collin   38
Denton   30
Fort Bend   29
Lackland Air Force Base *   21
McLennan   20
Statewide   736

See all at link.

[LadyLiberty]

Fort Bend now has 54 confirmed cases and 5 of those have recovered:  https://covid-19-fort-bend-county-response-fbcgis.hub.arcgis.com/?fbclid=IwAR3uxJs3-5jtOAGwwVydveGna_IcB9HtDdVkh_UOQQAyPWku4la6i3dh1i0

[Idiot]

Rumor has it that Taylor county....where I live, has 2 cases.  One being an airman at our local AFB, the other a nurse who is on a respirator.

[Idiot]

Rumor has it that Taylor county....where I live, has 2 cases.  One being an airman at our local AFB, the other a nurse who is on a respirator.

We have our first official case in a town of 100,000...40 yr. old male in stable condition.  It just got real.....

[Elderberry]

Coronavirus updates in Texas: State reports 1,396 cases and 18 deaths; first case in juvenile detention center

Texas Tribune March 26, 2020

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/26/coronavirus-updates-texas-campaigns-adjust-rescheduled-runoff/

Texas reports 1,396 cases and 18 deaths

[1:20 p.m.] On Thursday, Texas reported 1,396 cases of the new coronavirus— a 40% increase in cases from Wednesday, when the state reported 995 cases. The state is also reporting six additional deaths, bringing the total of deaths in Texas to 18. Dallas County is reporting the most cases at 303, which represents a roughly 80% increase from the 169 cases that the county reported on Wednesday. Dallas is also reporting seven deaths, the most of any Texas county.

Texas also reported on Thursday that a total of 21,424 people have been tested for the new coronavirus. A Texas Department of State Health Services spokesperson said that the testing numbers still do not include testing done by all private labs. With the governor’s executive order in place to bolster reporting capabilities, officials anticipate that additional labs will be reporting their numbers soon.

State data released March 26 shows that as of 8 p.m. March 25, there were at least 1,396 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 18 reported deaths. At least 21,424 people have been tested.

County   Number of cases   Deaths

Dallas   303   7
Harris   185   2
Travis   119   0
Tarrant   90   1
Bexar   84   3
Denton   70   0
Fort Bend   54   0
Collin   53   1
Brazoria   33   0
Montgomery   31   0
   
Statewide   1,396   18

(See all 92 at link)

[Idiot]

http://herald-zeitung.com/community_alert/article_a1c9e2b8-6fcf-11ea-850e-338bfc0d412b.html

Adolph (T.J.) Mendez died Thursday afternoon at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin from complications of the COVID-19 virus, according to his family. He was 44.
Mendez was born in San Antonio and lived in New Braunfels for the last 14 years.
Brenda Johnson, Mendez’s daughter, said her father was tested last week for the coronavirus and received a positive diagnosis on Tuesday.

Angela Mendez said her husband was a healthy man who didn’t smoke or drink. He worked out, ate healthy and took vitamins every day, she said.

She said her father had been “perfectly healthy” and had no underlying health conditions.
"You hear that the people who die are older or have previous health conditions but he was neither and the virus took him down hard,” she said. "It can happen to anyone, it’s not just a story that happens to people across the world. It’s here and it’s real and it can kill anyone, just like it did my husband."

[corbe]

    RIP TJ.

[Idiot]

Just got off the phone with a friend.  Her son in law is a physician in West Texas.  He said there a lot more cases than what is being released to the media.  He thought it would be 2 weeks before it peaks here. 

[GrouchoTex]

Fort Bend now has 54 confirmed cases and 5 of those have recovered:  https://covid-19-fort-bend-county-response-fbcgis.hub.arcgis.com/?fbclid=IwAR3uxJs3-5jtOAGwwVydveGna_IcB9HtDdVkh_UOQQAyPWku4la6i3dh1i0

I clicked on the link.

Looks like we've had our 1st death in our county now.

[GrouchoTex]

I placed my 1st ever on-line grocery order at H-E-B today.
Curbside pick up.
We won't be able to go get them until April 1st, 5 days.

[catfish1957]

I placed my 1st ever on-line grocery order at H-E-B today.
Curbside pick up.
We won't be able to go get them until April 1st, 5 days.

Been using it for a week now.  Plus Walmart.  Check your order......... a couple of times I have been shorted.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of March 27, Texas reports at least 1,731 coronavirus cases

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing capacity.
State data released March 27 shows that as of 8 p.m. March 26, there were at least 1,731 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 23 reported deaths. At least 23,666 tests have been run.

County   Number of cases   Deaths

Dallas   367   7
Harris   203   2
Travis   137   0
Bexar   113   5
Tarrant   100   1
Collin   88   1
Fort Bend   86   0
Denton   83   1
Montgomery   41   0
Galveston   40   0
(See all at link)   
Statewide   1,731   23

[Idiot]

I placed my 1st ever on-line grocery order at H-E-B today.
Curbside pick up.
We won't be able to go get them until April 1st, 5 days.

I've been ordering groceries from Walmart for about a year now.  Since the virus happened they have very little in stock.  HEB had about everything I ordered.  Great store.  I ordered yesterday to pick up on Tues.

We had our 3rd case of the virus yesterday, the second one that is a client at this special needs facility here.  I'd be willing to bet that most if not all of the clients there were exposed.  Both are in their 40's. 

[Elderberry]

My wife works at Sam's and she is able to get groceries. Thursday she was told that there is an employee with symptoms that has taken the test. Due to HIPAA they won't even say who it is. So my wife thinks some about 3 workers she hasn't seen in awhile.

[corbe]

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of March 29, Texas reports at least 2,552 coronavirus cases

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing capacity.
State data released March 29 shows that as of 8 p.m. March 28, there were at least 2,552 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 34 reported deaths. At least 25,483 tests have been run.

County   Number of cases   Deaths

Harris   445   3
Dallas   439   9
Travis   179   1
Denton   148   2
Bexar   140   5
Tarrant   139   1
Collin   128   1
Fort Bend   101   1
Montgomery   64   0
Brazoria   61   0
   
Statewide   2,552   34

See all (118) at link.

[Elderberry]

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Texas-to-enforce-quarantine-orders-to-Louisiana-15164996.php

    Gov. Greg Abbott is tightening travel to Texas by ordering some motorists from Louisiana to self-quarantine for two weeks.

    The new travel restrictions come as Louisiana's status as a novel coronavirus hotspot grew Sunday to more than 3,500 positive cases statewide. Abbott said drivers with commercial, medical, emergency response, military or critical infrastructure purposes for entering Texas would be exempted.

    State troopers will enforce the order at checkpoints at major roadways along the border. Those asked to quarantine will be asked to provide an address for where they plan to hold up in Texas, either for two weeks or until their return to Louisiana, whichever is comes first.

[GrouchoTex]

I've been ordering groceries from Walmart for about a year now.  Since the virus happened they have very little in stock.  HEB had about everything I ordered.  Great store.  I ordered yesterday to pick up on Tues.

We had our 3rd case of the virus yesterday, the second one that is a client at this special needs facility here.  I'd be willing to bet that most if not all of the clients there were exposed.  Both are in their 40's.

You may be in a less populated area than I am.

[Elderberry]

I went to the local Fiesta grocery store this morning during the Seniors Only 7-8AM time. I didn't go down every isle as I only needed a few things. I did notice that ginger was almost completely gone. I didn't go down the bread or water isles. It appeared, for what I saw, except for the ginger, that the store was fully stocked. There were only about a half dozen customers.

[Elderberry]

Houston-area cases top 1,000

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/03/07/latest-follow-the-developments-of-the-coronavirus-cases-in-the-houston-area/

HOUSTON – Here is the current number of officially reported coronavirus cases:

Updated as of March 30, 2020. Data aggregated by KPRC.

Location Cases Deaths  Recoveries

Austin County   2      
Brazoria County   79   1   5
Brazos County   46   2   
Chambers County   5      
Fort Bend County   138   2   9
Galveston County   70         5
Grimes County   2      
Harris County   254   2   34
Houston (city)   309   3   3
Liberty County   2      
Matagorda County   21   1   
Montgomery County   81         11
Polk County   1      
San Jacinto County   1      
Walker County   3      
Waller County   3      
Washington County   6      
Wharton County   6      
HOUSTON-AREA TOTAL   1032   11   67

[catfish1957]

Anyone finding TP?

Asking for a friend....

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

State data released April 1 shows that as of 8 p.m. March 31, there were at least 3,997 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 58 reported deaths. At least 47,857 tests have been run.

County   Number of cases   Deaths

Harris   680   6
Dallas   631   13
Tarrant   273   1
Travis   244   2
Bexar   207   9
Denton   206   4
Collin   184   1
Fort Bend   163   2
Galveston   106   0
Lubbock   100   2

See All (135) at link.
   
Statewide   3,997   58

[Elderberry]

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/03/07/latest-follow-the-developments-of-the-coronavirus-cases-in-the-houston-area/


HOUSTON – Here is the current number of officially reported coronavirus cases:

Location   Total Cases   Deaths   Recoveries

Austin County   4      
Brazoria County   109   1   10
Brazos County      63   3   
Chambers County   9      
Colorado County   2      
Fort Bend County   163   2   9
Galveston County   118      26
Grimes County   3      
Harris County   389   2   74
Houston (city)   458   4   3
Liberty County   4      
Matagorda County   29   2   
Montgomery County   110   2   17
Polk County   5      
San Jacinto County   1      
Walker County   7      
Waller County   4      
Washington County   19      
Wharton County   7   
   
HOUSTON-AREA TOTAL   1,504   16   139

[austingirl]

Some moron traveled to a funeral and got the Wuhan virus, came back to Kerrville, and went to Peterson Regional. They were sent home to isolate. First case in Kerr County, where I go to shop.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of April 2, Texas reports at least 4,669 coronavirus cases

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county.

The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing capacity.

State data released April 2 shows that as of 8 p.m. April 1, there were at least 4,669 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 70 reported deaths. At least 50,679 tests have been run.

County   Number of cases   Deaths

Harris   847   6
Dallas   731   15
Travis   305   3
Tarrant   288   3
Denton   231   4
Bexar   229   9
Fort Bend   194   2
Collin   184   1
Galveston   118   0
Montgomery   110   2

See all (143) at link.
   
Statewide   4,669   70

[GrouchoTex]

Been using it for a week now.  Plus Walmart.  Check your order......... a couple of times I have been shorted.

@catfish1957

We didn't get 4 items, but they didn't charge us for them.
We got everything else we ordered

[EdinVA]

A flight over Austin early evening...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7S_AnEmwco#

[Elderberry]

Coronavirus Strikes 66 of 84 Residents of San Antonio Nursing Home

Breitbart by Bob Price2 Apr 2020

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/04/02/coronavirus-strikes-66-of-84-residents-of-san-antonio-nursing-home/

San Antonio, Texas, officials report that 66 of 84 residents of a local nursing home are infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). On Wednesday, the total in the facility sat at 14. One elderly man died earlier this week.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg broke the news on Thursday that 66 residents of the Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center tested positive for COVID-19. He said the infection spread rapidly through the facility after 14 people tested positive only the day before, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

In addition to the 66 infected patients, 11 others received negative test results and two tests were inconclusive. One man in his 80s died earlier this week.

Officials reported that at least six employees also tested positive.

More at link.

[Elderberry]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/coronavirus-texas-cases-latest-updates-san-antonio/

As of April 3, Texas reports at least 5,330 coronavirus cases

The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking COVID-19 cases in Texas by county. The numbers are reported by local health officials and may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing capacity.

State data released April 3 shows that as of 8 p.m. April 2, there were at least 5,330 coronavirus cases in Texas. There were 90 reported deaths. At least 55,764 tests have been run.

County   Number of cases   Deaths

Harris   955   8
Dallas   831   17
Travis   351   3
Tarrant   325   6
Bexar   254   9
Denton   254   5
Collin   227   1
Fort Bend   221   2
Galveston   130   0
Brazoria   123   1

See All (145) at link.
   
Statewide   5,330   90

[Elderberry]

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/03/07/latest-follow-the-developments-of-the-coronavirus-cases-in-the-houston-area/

HOUSTON – Here is the current number of officially reported coronavirus cases:
Updated as of April 3, 2020. Data aggregated by KPRC.

Location    Total Cases    Deaths     Recoveries
Austin County   4      
Brazoria County   123   1   20
Brazos County   72   5   10
Chambers County   11      
Colorado County   2      
Fort Bend County   221   2   10
Galveston County   130      31
Grimes County   3      
Harris County   449   4   87
Houston (city)   506   6   3
Liberty County   4      
Matagorda County   35   2   
Montgomery County   119   3   16
Polk County   6      
San Jacinto County   1      
Walker County   9      2
Waller County   8      
Washington County   17      
Wharton County   9   
   
HOUSTON-AREA TOTAL   1,729   23   179

[Elderberry]

ABC13 Just in: 83 Residents at Texas City Assisted living facility test positive

[austingirl]

https://covidtracking.com/data/

There are a total of 196 people hospitalized for the wuhan in the entire state of Texas. And for this, we cancel all medical screening, elective procedures, dental appointments and close all the gyms for soon-to-be-formerly healthy people. And as a bonus, destroy the economy.

[mountaineer]

Story by a photographer with the Austin newspaper:

My job was to cover the coronavirus pandemic, until I became part of it
Lola Gomez
Posted Apr 3, 2020 at 5:01 AM Updated at 3:34 PM

I know how to prepare for a disaster.

My first job as a photojournalist was in Florida, where on top of weathering hurricanes, I covered them. When the coronavirus began to get close to the United States, I thought I was ready. I had food, medicine and first-aid kits to get me through.

But nothing could have prepared me for the pandemic we’re now experiencing, including my own positive COVID-19 test.  ...

That night I developed a fever of nearly 102 degrees, but in the morning it was gone. The next night, the fever came again, and suddenly the pain in my body was unbearable, as if a truck had hit me. Twice. ...

My chest was completely shut down, my body going numb from low oxygen levels. I felt as if an elephant were sitting on my chest. That moment was absolutely terrifying. I truly believed I was about to die. ...

She wrote, "I’m normally a healthy 42-year-old. I run at least 6 miles every day, take good care of myself and don’t smoke," but did acknowledge she has a history of asthma.

Full story at the Statesman

[DB]

Story by a photographer with the Austin newspaper:She wrote, "I’m normally a healthy 42-year-old. I run at least 6 miles every day, take good care of myself and don’t smoke," but did acknowledge she has a history of asthma.

Full story at the Statesman

And that is why this isn't "just the flu"... And if only 1 in 50 who get this virus respond this badly it is still playing the lottery going out in the presence of other people. None of us know how our bodies will respond until it happens. And if the hospital where this person lives was totally overrun at the time she got this she would probably be dead now. That is why it is so important that infections be spread out enough to keep beds open for those who need them.

The massive economic damage would have come regardless of the government shutting things down. People would be staying home to avoid this fate either way. When people stay home many businesses go out of business.

We just have to do the best we can and live with the consequences.

[roamer_1]

And that is why this isn't "just the flu"... And if only 1 in 50 who get this virus respond this badly it is still playing the lottery going out in the presence of other people. None of us know how our bodies will respond until it happens. And if the hospital where this person lives was totally overrun at the time she got this she would probably be dead now. That is why it is so important that infections be spread out enough to keep beds open for those who need them.

The massive economic damage would have come regardless of the government shutting things down. People would be staying home to avoid this fate either way. When people stay home many businesses go out of business.

We just have to do the best we can and live with the consequences.

I think that to be a wholly emotional response.