I had been checking for updates the past few days. This is great news.

He posted this on Facebook last night,

“ I don’t want to be presumptuous, since my condition is stable but still serious. I require 24/7 oxygen, I need a nurse’s help for even the simplest tasks, and I only just now progressed to solid foods. So I’m not out of the proverbial woods yet. A number of patients released from the hospital after seemingly successful fights with #Covid19 aka #coronavirus have been readmitted (and some of these patients have even died).

At the same time, I do have some good news to share (especially since a bunch of “fake news” websites in the Philippines have issued reports of my death - greatly exaggerated, I can assure you).

First, I was just transferred out of the ICU - to a floor that’s not nearly as nice, but the transfer bodes well because they save ICU beds for the sickest patients. Second, I’m doing worlds better than I was this time last time last week, when I was unconscious and intubated, having a machine breathe for me because I couldn’t do so myself.

I also don’t want to be ungrateful. And no matter how my story ends, I know that I will be forever thankful for all of the prayers and thoughts that you have sent me and my family over the past few weeks. I will also be eternally grateful to all the wonderful doctors, nurses, and other dedicated healthcare professionals who are on the front lines of our battle with #Covid19 aka #Coronavirus, here at NYU Langone Health and elsewhere.

As mentioned earlier, I’m not out of the woods yet. But I’m upbeat and optimistic, strengthened by all your thoughts, prayers, and wishes for a speedy recovery.

Much as my parents love looking after Harlan - grandparents are the babysitters who thank YOU at the end of the experience - I look forward to checking out of here before too long and being reunited with Harlan, Zach, my family, my-in-laws, and all of you, my dear friends and loved ones. Thank you once again for everything, and see you soon!

With Much Love,
David”

Anonymous wrote:Good news!

Per Maggie Haberman's Twitter feed, David Lat is now off the ventilator and out of ICU.

Thank God!

Very good news. Thanks for the update.

so happy!!!

Great news!

Yay!!!

Good news!

Per Maggie Haberman's Twitter feed, David Lat is now off the ventilator and out of ICU.

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

DP, the point is if you are at risk or in a vulnerable demo, by all means take precautions, stay home etc. Doesn’t mean everybody else should be freaking out or shut down for months and months though.

+100

+1000

Thanks, rosy libertarians. Your self-absorption is as reassuring as ever.

At least the selfish-tarians have gone from “it’s a hoax!” to “it’s just a minor cold” to “it’s like flu” to “it’s bad for vulnerable people”.

Soon they too will be saying “it’s bad for everyone.” Still the real question is why they have been the ones denying facts all along. Almost as if they make decisions based on their feelings.

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

DP, the point is if you are at risk or in a vulnerable demo, by all means take precautions, stay home etc. Doesn’t mean everybody else should be freaking out or shut down for months and months though.

+100

+1000

Thanks, rosy libertarians. Your self-absorption is as reassuring as ever.

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

no - PP’s point is that, because she doesn’t have exercise induced asthma, she is invincible. duh!

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

DP, the point is if you are at risk or in a vulnerable demo, by all means take precautions, stay home etc. Doesn’t mean everybody else should be freaking out or shut down for months and months though.

+100

+1000

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

DP, the point is if you are at risk or in a vulnerable demo, by all means take precautions, stay home etc. Doesn’t mean everybody else should be freaking out or shut down for months and months though.

+100

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

DP, the point is if you are at risk or in a vulnerable demo, by all means take precautions, stay home etc. Doesn’t mean everybody else should be freaking out or shut down for months and months though.

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Anonymous wrote:Also noteworthy to remember that he does have asthma. Not that it makes it any different; just noting that he did have a pre-existing issue...

But it does make a difference! Asthma is a lung/breathing issue . This virus attacks this whole system so people with asthma, people who smoke, old people and very overweight people are at much higher risk of dying. Why do you think people in the most severe cases are having to go on ventilators? My 50 yr old uncle died a few yrs ago from Legionnaires disease he contracted in Germany. He had asthma and was a smoker.

So what’s your point? I have exercise induced asthma. Is my life less valuable ? You think it’s fine for people like me to die?

Of course not. Hope you are taking extra precautions to stay safe.