CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEW MEGA THREAD

[Anonymous]

Why are people being rude as heck and calling others “Karen”?

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's a question. The story below, describes a Chinese family where all four members were infected with the virus after being quarantined at home in close quarters. All four (including 2 healthy adults in their 40s and 2 elderly parents) died within 2 weeks of one another. How is it possible that a virus with a fatality rate of 2% kills an entire family of four?

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-25/doctors-fighting-coronavirus-in-china-die-of-both-infection-and-fatigue

Statistically, this seems highly unlikely. Could there be different strains of the virus in circulation that are more virulent than others?

I've hit a paywall but I think it also has to do with viral load, and yes, I think that there has been some mutuation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Average age of contracting this is 60 and death is 80.
People that age should be just quarantining themselves. The rest of us don’t need to disrupt our lives over a cold and fever that is mild for over 90% of people

Not everyone 60-80 is retired. All of my specialists are over 60. DH’s oncologist is 61. Many lawmakers and school administrators are over 60. Things will falter if they stay home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's a question. The story below, describes a Chinese family where all four members were infected with the virus after being quarantined at home in close quarters. All four (including 2 healthy adults in their 40s and 2 elderly parents) died within 2 weeks of one another. How is it possible that a virus with a fatality rate of 2% kills an entire family of four?

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-25/doctors-fighting-coronavirus-in-china-die-of-both-infection-and-fatigue

Statistically, this seems highly unlikely. Could there be different strains of the virus in circulation that are more virulent than others?

I've hit a paywall but I think it also has to do with viral load, and yes, I think that there has been some mutuation.

viruses all mutate. there’s no evidence of a more virulent strain.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, I for one am not paranoid nor am I expecting much to happen. So far there's been 19 deaths in the US, but 14 are from the same nursing home in Seattle. Which is very unfortunate, but that pattern hasn't spread elsewhere. The rate of hospitalization hasn't increased anywhere else in the country, not even in Seattle. The virus has been spreading around NYC for a few weeks now and we all know the recorded number of positive cases are greatly under counted, but there's been no deaths nor a rush on the hospitals. Mark my words, we'll see growing numbers of positive cases but not much else and after a few weeks it'll be NBD.

Look what is happening in Italy. Give me one reason why the same won’t happen here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, I for one am not paranoid nor am I expecting much to happen. So far there's been 19 deaths in the US, but 14 are from the same nursing home in Seattle. Which is very unfortunate, but that pattern hasn't spread elsewhere. The rate of hospitalization hasn't increased anywhere else in the country, not even in Seattle. The virus has been spreading around NYC for a few weeks now and we all know the recorded number of positive cases are greatly under counted, but there's been no deaths nor a rush on the hospitals. Mark my words, we'll see growing numbers of positive cases but not much else and after a few weeks it'll be NBD.

Look what is happening in Italy. Give me one reason why the same won’t happen here.

Because it's not happening - so far, and we've had the time.

[Anonymous]

So how long can virus survive in a hot car? Every time I go out in the car I worry it’s already a hot zone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's a question. The story below, describes a Chinese family where all four members were infected with the virus after being quarantined at home in close quarters. All four (including 2 healthy adults in their 40s and 2 elderly parents) died within 2 weeks of one another. How is it possible that a virus with a fatality rate of 2% kills an entire family of four?

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-25/doctors-fighting-coronavirus-in-china-die-of-both-infection-and-fatigue

Statistically, this seems highly unlikely. Could there be different strains of the virus in circulation that are more virulent than others?

I've hit a paywall but I think it also has to do with viral load, and yes, I think that there has been some mutuation.

viruses all mutate. there’s no evidence of a more virulent strain.

But there IS evidence of mild cases. A lot.

[Anonymous]

Saudi Arabia has become the fourth country to institute a lockdown after China, Vietnam, and Italy.

The Saudis have locked down the Qatif area in the Eastern province. Many of the residents work at Saudi Aramco, the national oil company. The population is largely Shi'ite, and 11 people have been found to be infected, all related to travel to Iran. No one is allowed to leave, but residents may return.

The Palestine Authority also instituted a lockdown on the Bethlehem area last Thursday, shortly after confirming 4 cases, all related to Italian tourists.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-saudi-qatif/saudi-arabia-locks-down-qatif-province-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread-idUSKBN20V0KY

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, I for one am not paranoid nor am I expecting much to happen. So far there's been 19 deaths in the US, but 14 are from the same nursing home in Seattle. Which is very unfortunate, but that pattern hasn't spread elsewhere. The rate of hospitalization hasn't increased anywhere else in the country, not even in Seattle. The virus has been spreading around NYC for a few weeks now and we all know the recorded number of positive cases are greatly under counted, but there's been no deaths nor a rush on the hospitals. Mark my words, we'll see growing numbers of positive cases but not much else and after a few weeks it'll be NBD.

Look what is happening in Italy. Give me one reason why the same won’t happen here.

It will in cities with lots of homeless. What will you do when the homeless are taking up all the ICU beds and your mother or grandmother can't get treatment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's a question. The story below, describes a Chinese family where all four members were infected with the virus after being quarantined at home in close quarters. All four (including 2 healthy adults in their 40s and 2 elderly parents) died within 2 weeks of one another. How is it possible that a virus with a fatality rate of 2% kills an entire family of four?

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-25/doctors-fighting-coronavirus-in-china-die-of-both-infection-and-fatigue

Statistically, this seems highly unlikely. Could there be different strains of the virus in circulation that are more virulent than others?

I've hit a paywall but I think it also has to do with viral load, and yes, I think that there has been some mutuation.

viruses all mutate. there’s no evidence of a more virulent strain.

Two strains. The more virulent one was the first near Wuhan. L type.
http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200305-coronavirus-has-mutated-two-strains-lab-study-shows

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Saudi Arabia has become the fourth country to institute a lockdown after China, Vietnam, and Italy.

The Saudis have locked down the Qatif area in the Eastern province. Many of the residents work at Saudi Aramco, the national oil company. The population is largely Shi'ite, and 11 people have been found to be infected, all related to travel to Iran. No one is allowed to leave, but residents may return.

The Palestine Authority also instituted a lockdown on the Bethlehem area last Thursday, shortly after confirming 4 cases, all related to Italian tourists.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-saudi-qatif/saudi-arabia-locks-down-qatif-province-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread-idUSKBN20V0KY

Iran has been moronic about this, as have Italy, frankly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Here's a question. The story below, describes a Chinese family where all four members were infected with the virus after being quarantined at home in close quarters. All four (including 2 healthy adults in their 40s and 2 elderly parents) died within 2 weeks of one another. How is it possible that a virus with a fatality rate of 2% kills an entire family of four?

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-25/doctors-fighting-coronavirus-in-china-die-of-both-infection-and-fatigue

Statistically, this seems highly unlikely. Could there be different strains of the virus in circulation that are more virulent than others?

I've hit a paywall but I think it also has to do with viral load, and yes, I think that there has been some mutuation.

viruses all mutate. there’s no evidence of a more virulent strain.

Two strains. The more virulent one was the first near Wuhan. L type.
http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200305-coronavirus-has-mutated-two-strains-lab-study-shows

Supposedly this has been debunked. Not sure I believe that though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Average age of contracting this is 60 and death is 80.
People that age should be just quarantining themselves. The rest of us don’t need to disrupt our lives over a cold and fever that is mild for over 90% of people

Not everyone 60-80 is retired. All of my specialists are over 60. DH’s oncologist is 61. Many lawmakers and school administrators are over 60. Things will falter if they stay home.

+1

People over 60 aren't doddering pensioners, they are experienced and vital workers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's a question. The story below, describes a Chinese family where all four members were infected with the virus after being quarantined at home in close quarters. All four (including 2 healthy adults in their 40s and 2 elderly parents) died within 2 weeks of one another. How is it possible that a virus with a fatality rate of 2% kills an entire family of four?

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-25/doctors-fighting-coronavirus-in-china-die-of-both-infection-and-fatigue

Statistically, this seems highly unlikely. Could there be different strains of the virus in circulation that are more virulent than others?

I've hit a paywall but I think it also has to do with viral load, and yes, I think that there has been some mutuation.

viruses all mutate. there’s no evidence of a more virulent strain.

Two strains. The more virulent one was the first near Wuhan. L type.
http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200305-coronavirus-has-mutated-two-strains-lab-study-shows

Supposedly this has been debunked. Not sure I believe that though.

Link?