Coronavirus in the US

[Cardinal_Fang]

Perhaps I’m not understanding but how would sampling random pools of 10 travelers insure nobody who is positive gets into the country and can wander around freely?

Not random pools. You test everyone, ten at a time. If the group of ten tests negative, they’re free to go. If they test positive, then you have to test each person in the pod individually.

[suzyQ7]

@MaineLonghorn

@thumper1

My NYC friends and relatives are being very responsible. Very.

I read this just after getting a text from my dad’s patient advocate:

“yes it is very scary. It is beginning to get real for a lot of people. A friend of mine lives in Manhattan with her husband and 12 y/o son. They have gone above and beyond in taking all precaution. They did not go out to store or anywhere else during social distancing except to get outside 3xweek to walk outside, always careful to keep ) 6ft distance. They consistently wore masks while out and wiped down everything touched and used Hand sanitizer . They have two older children from separate universities who flew in from different parts of country. Both are in ( their 2nd week) of separate Airbnbs for two week period to err on side of caution.
My friend tested positive 3 days ago.

Does she think she was infected before the “lockdown” started 10 days ago/2 weeks ago?

[MaineLonghorn]

I don’t think she knows.

[rosered55]

https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/gov-desantis-checkpoints-installed-along-i-10-to-screen-travelers-coming-to-florida-panhandle

[1NJParent]

@privatebanker I agree with you that both far right and far left are morons but I guess the colors of the political spectrum look somewhat different depending on what colored glasses one’s wearing. If one thinks Fox News has a more balanced reporting than the New York Times, that alone tells you something.

[romanigypsyeyes]

A bit more about the infant who died: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/cook-county-infant-dies-from-coronavirus-first-in-us/2246475/

[suzyQ7]

@SATXMom2

@Empireapple

Let the people of New York judge how Gov. Cuomo is doing with respect to this pandemic. How the federal government does affect all Americans.

Actually because NYC is the epicenter of the virus with over 40K cases and New Yorkers are traveling, Governor Cuomo’s policies affect everyone.

Make no mistake about it - Cuomo is loving the national spotlight and campaigning every inch of the way. He has had his designs on the White House for quite some time.

When? In 2024? Seems a little early to be campaigning for that election.

I agree. I’ve heard this angle from others too. Apparently if a politician is doing something right in his current job, it means he’s only doing it so he look better to get the next job. Cuomo has never showed interest in the presidency - but anyway, who cares. He’s doing the job he was elected for. Pretty well in my opinion. At least no one is calling him a snake (yet).

[3SailAway]

A woman in Manhattan who sounds a lot like @MaineLonghorn ’s dad’s patient advocate’s friend wrote this article in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/my-whole-household-has-covid-19/608902/

The woman who wrote the article started feeling sick on March 18th. The people I know in and around the city began working from home and taking precautions during the first week of March. 14 days is the outside of the incubation period. Most people who are going to get sick start having symptoms around day 5 or 6 after exposure.

[Qtinfo]

@privatebanker Thank you for the update. That is scary about your daughter and her friends. I hope they all recover quickly. Glad you and your wife are safe and healthy.

(My family is in the Bay Area and we are sheltering in place. I’m doing the shopping for my elderly parents, and it is hard not being able to spend time with them. My mother is very sad already about Easter.)

[calmom17]

Question: In California, nursing schools are working with local governments to have final semester nursing students complete their coursework and clinical in-hospital internships so they can graduate and join the RN workforce. However, the various Firefighter 1 academies throughout the state have stopped their training…not sure when they will resume…Does anyone know when they will resume.???.we need them as medical first responders AND for readiness for Californias upcoming fire season. I would love some input on this.

[Qtinfo]

@romanigypsyeyes Oh, that is so sad.

[privatebanker]

@1NJParent

I think all media outlets have an agenda. Profits. They tilt their stories to their readership.

Fox has some interesting shows and reporters. Especially on the business side. During the day they are balanced to me. Nighttime is a mess.

Same for CNN and MSNBC. Imho. All punditry.

But I don’t watch much anymore. Used to like tucker and Rachel Maddow. Both pretty unwatchable to me.

Not sure if you were taking a veiled shot or not, which is fine I can take it. However, wanted to state for the record my approach.

I’ve been adding some WSJ and fox content because we don’t want an echo chamber to develop.

But I don’t always agree or know enough. I post some interesting articles to me. I have a day job and I’m not Matt Drudge in real life. Lol.

I get my news from CC anyway.

[amsunshine]

@3SailAway

A woman in Manhattan who sounds a lot like @MaineLonghorn ’s dad’s patient advocate’s friend wrote this article in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/my-whole-household-has-covid-19/608902/

The woman who wrote the article started feeling sick on March 18th. The people I know in and around the city began working from home and taking precautions during the first week of March. 14 days is the outside of the incubation period. Most people who are going to get sick start having symptoms around day 5 or 6 after exposure.

This is interesting in that she was prescribed a nebulizer. I thought those were not supposed to be used? Also, her heart rate increase afterward is normal with albuterol.

Thanks for posting. Interesting read.

[suteiki77]

@privatebanker I’m sorry your daughter is sick and hope she will recover soon. I’m glad you and your wife are home.

[privatebanker]

Thank you. @suteiki77

@Qtinfo That’s funny you mention Easter. We were just talking about that today. What to do with d in Boston. It’s just the three of us so it will be a first for us not being tougher.

We will adjust. Hang in there !

[doschicos]

I think one of the super tough things about Covid-19 and other contagious and potentially deadly viruses is not being able to be with loved ones when they are sick. It’s normal to want to help nurse people we care about and to want to visit them when hospitalized. It’s heartbreaking to read stories of people dying alone - or even very ill - without their families being there for comfort and support.

[rosered55]

@doschicos, I think the thing you pointed out is the most tragic thing about this pandemic.

[Empireapple]

When? In 2024? Seems a little early to be campaigning for that election.

SATXMom2 Don’t kid yourself. You might even see him sooner.

[katliamom]

@privatebanker It must be scary to have a sick child you can’t take care of yourself. My best to her - and you and your wife.

[NJSue]

There is so much partisan pettiness and regional animosity that this crisis is exposing, and I’m just sick of it. I’ve seen some shocking comments about NYC on social media. I was born and grew up in the Midwest and have lived in New England and I just don’t understand why people cannot unite as Americans and empathize with each other.

I am also a Republican in a blue state and I have nothing but praise for Governor Phil Murphy. He has been outstanding. He got a deal from 45 financial institutions today to have a suspension of mortgage payments for 90 days.