DC: First COVID-19 Case Confirmed

[Anonymous]

I love how their Facebook posts says "out of an abundance of caution, we have canceled all activities..." That's not an abundance of caution, that's about the most basic decent thing to do.

[Anonymous]

Wondering if the rector decided to out himself after seeing the anemic proposed DC gov response at the press conference last night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wondering if the rector decided to out himself after seeing the anemic proposed DC gov response at the press conference last night.

I suspect once the church was named he felt it his duty to reveal himself and spare his parishioners the uncertainty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How large is the congregation? Where do they work?

CNN article says a lot of government officials are congregants

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wondering if the rector decided to out himself after seeing the anemic proposed DC gov response at the press conference last night.

I suspect once the church was named he felt it his duty to reveal himself and spare his parishioners the uncertainty.

I really applaud the decision. I’m sure it’s a very difficult one to make and then live with but it helps a lot of people who can now make better informed decisions about their own daily activities and health

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How large is the congregation? Where do they work?

CNN article says a lot of government officials are congregants

Can you post a link? Not seeing it. Thanks.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How large is the congregation? Where do they work?

CNN article says a lot of government officials are congregants

Can you post a link? Not seeing it. Thanks.

Oops sorry - it was CBS, not CNN. Here is the link- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-timothy-cole-rector-dc-christ-church-georgetown-tests-positive/

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Anonymous wrote:Any one know about this church’s services? Is this a church where the rector would shake hands with every congregant? Bc that’s a lot of contact.

Active involvement and yes. https://georgetowner.com/articles/2017/12/01/timothy-r-cole-new-priest-block/

He also has a son, I wonder where the kid goes to school? I wouldn't be surprised if the son goes to one of the Episcopal day schools in DC. He was also diagnosed with the flu a few weeks ago, don't know if it was clinical or with a test. This case is considered a community transmission.

His son is past school age.

Church website says he has 2 children and Facebook announcement has many comments wishing a “Young Tom” to be well too. So I think it’s fair to ask if there is a school age child involved. And I applaud the church and the rector for coming forward.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wondering if the rector decided to out himself after seeing the anemic proposed DC gov response at the press conference last night.

I suspect once the church was named he felt it his duty to reveal himself and spare his parishioners the uncertainty.

I really applaud the decision. I’m sure it’s a very difficult one to make and then live with but it helps a lot of people who can now make better informed decisions about their own daily activities and health

Yes. It was the right thing to do. I think now the families of the church have a better idea of the precaution levels they need to take (i.e. did I shake hands with him, have a meal, etc in the last few weeks).

I'm still annoyed at DC Public Health. I think we need more information when cases are announced. We don't need to reveal names, but locations, events, and other areas that might be of concern should be announced quickly and openly.

[Anonymous]

Timeline of DC rector's illness, according to WaPo's Fenit Nirappil:

2/22 - Attended an Episcopal conference in Louisville, KY
~2/24 - Diagnosed with flu
2/29 - Seemed healthier
3/1 - Appeared healthy for church services
March 2/3 - Health declined
3/5 - Hospitalized
3/9 - Tested +

Widespread community transmission is HERE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Timeline of DC rector's illness, according to WaPo's Fenit Nirappil:

2/22 - Attended an Episcopal conference in Louisville, KY
~2/24 - Diagnosed with flu
2/29 - Seemed healthier
3/1 - Appeared healthy for church services
March 2/3 - Health declined
3/5 - Hospitalized
3/9 - Tested +

Widespread community transmission is HERE.

I've read elsewhere that the course of Covid-19 often includes an improvement followed by deterioration. Is it always the case? Anyone know why?

[Anonymous]

Who cares? Clear that this rector was in contact with more than 500 people when he was already symptomatic and obviously shedding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who cares? Clear that this rector was in contact with more than 500 people when he was already symptomatic and obviously shedding.

Yes, worrisome that he is in a very high-contact position. The contact-tracing has to be bananas with this case.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wondering if the rector decided to out himself after seeing the anemic proposed DC gov response at the press conference last night.

I suspect once the church was named he felt it his duty to reveal himself and spare his parishioners the uncertainty.

I really applaud the decision. I’m sure it’s a very difficult one to make and then live with but it helps a lot of people who can now make better informed decisions about their own daily activities and health

+1. God bless him

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Timeline of DC rector's illness, according to WaPo's Fenit Nirappil:

2/22 - Attended an Episcopal conference in Louisville, KY
~2/24 - Diagnosed with flu
2/29 - Seemed healthier
3/1 - Appeared healthy for church services
March 2/3 - Health declined
3/5 - Hospitalized
3/9 - Tested +

Widespread community transmission is HERE.

I've read elsewhere that the course of Covid-19 often includes an improvement followed by deterioration. Is it always the case? Anyone know why?

But does diagnosed with flu mean through an actual test? Is there any reason to think coronavirus would produce a positive flu test? If not, isn’t it more likely he acquired coronavirus after the flu?