Well personally, Dr Fauci kinda scares me. He is like someone’s crazy uncle or grandfather. But the reason why is it seems like he is the only one stating the facts /truths… (this is not a political statement!).
@amsunshine Politics and any politically oriented discussions are strictly prohibited on CC.
It’s a nice respite in a sea of division.
Debating is frowned upon as well. But it happens from time to time.
I think the two rules dovetail.
To me, the doctor who spoke first who is in charge of the new testing program was incredibly impressive.
I was hoping she would keep speaking the whole time.
Really? - I had not read about the 6 weeks post recovery for shedding the virus. Where did you read that?
BOSTON — Boston Public Schools will close from Tuesday, March 17 through at least the week of April 27, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced late Friday.
“We’ve determined that now is the time to take bold action and slow the spread of this virus,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Friday night. “This is to protect our school communities and all of our residents.”
This is hard to believe and will be very hard for so many Boston families.
@privatebanker. Totally agree
Ok, I get that but I’m getting the feeling that expression of any and all opinions are being labeled as political just because people have an opposing viewpoint on something. There is nothing in the TOS that specifies any thread needs to be pure recitation of facts, only.
Viral shedding after a time may not really be the big issue.
See, I did not like her at all. I was not impressed by her presentation board which seemed to just add another convoluted layer to the problem of getting people tested who need it ASAP.
@amsunshine I have to leave it to the moderators.
I was only answering your question directed to me.
However she’s not a politician. Your response is a ok by me. I think if we got into a back and forth that isn’t cool.
The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Sea World, and the USS Midway are all closing starting Monday. I guess they want the weekend business?
I don’t get this. There are so many states that have closed all the schools down. Why not NY? Why not at least Westchster and NYC? What is he waiting for?
I know there is a concern about parents having to take care of kids. How about high schools and middle schools? Sure enough those could get closed without any concerns about childcare?
Today was our last day of school for a while - two weeks at the least. I’m glad I was able to get all of the kids in my classes on board supporting the shut down via reasons and stats. We discussed the (very real) fears at the med school where my lad is based upon what is being seen in Italy and suspected in Iran (plus knowing what’s going on at the hospital with rationing due to not enough supplies if all goes bad) and we discussed the (also very real) success being seen in China and SK now. They know the next few weeks will make a difference in the end of the story. They’re on board with trying to help it have a good “uh, yeah, overreaction - sure - that’s what we’ll call it” ending rather than an experience we’ll sadly talk about for the rest of our lives.
They know not to panic if they get it - that the vast majority will do just fine - but to be super, super careful around those in riskier categories. They know when to get attention for themselves or others. They know to try to help their neighbors if necessary. If someone is in a house who’s isolating, but needs something, then leave a package of what they want/need on the porch and have no contact. The goal is to let the virus die (or at least slow it down), while helping our fellow humans.
They know not to get hung up on the past or who did what wrong - person or country. The past is the past. It’s all new to every single human out there and there will always be good/bad/ugly when looking in hindsight. We’re in the present. Live now. Make a difference now.
Oh yeah, we did some math too… but sometimes, other things are simply more important.
FWIW, the kids sure seemed to appreciate it and were terrific with discussion. Hopefully we’ll soon meet again and be able to discuss how successful the world has been now that it knows what to do and just has to do it.
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Not sure I understand. Her chart just shows that folks with zero symptoms don’t get tested. And once recommended for testing, how a drive thru would work.
@Creekland has your son heard anything about med school students being asked to help out at local hospitals. I’m sure they could be very helpful. Even if first years. They certainly know basic bio and hygiene. And smart as whips imho.
OK, I think I might be starting to understand. Bear with me because I want to make sure I understand and don’t violate a TOS in the future. If by “she” you are referring to the doctor, are you saying that no one is allowed to express any opinion whatsoever here on these boards about something a politician says or does, ever?
@amsunshine I am not any authority on the boundaries. Its up to the mods.
And yes, the doctor was a woman who spoke at length about testing and I was talking about her specifically.
I watched the press conference. There’s a reason I’m not posting about it.
I have a hard time taking seriously leaders who ignore best practices like not shaking hands. And when it is official policy that all communications regarding COVID have to go through a political office, I prefer to give more weight to qualified outsiders who don’t have the same restrictions.
It’s not partisan. It’s logic. When epidemiologists were calling actual numbers based on geographic dispersion weeks before countries started revealing real numbers, I give them more weight. When “leaders” give us statements that are directly contradicted by empirical evidence, it’s hard to take them at their word.
I believe there are some issues with having medical school students “help out”. Unless they are doing a rotation or are employees of the hospital, IIRC, they don’t have malpractice coverage.
@WayOutWestMom is there anything medical school students could realistically do?