news Covid19-Coronavirus updates and news

Mister Funsky · Feb 22, 2020

Having relatives and friends scattered all over the globe, I am getting an overload of input (some on the record and some off the record).

My intention for this thread is for community members from around the world to post first hand stories and/or links to information sources that, for the most part, should be reliable.

In my community, just outside a major southeastern city, 'assets' have been placed. Only because I have friends in both high and low places have I heard about some of this. At this point it is only some basic medical supplies that should be equally distributed anyway in preparation for a natural emergency (hurricane/wildfire/etc.).

I will start with posting a link to a site with current data that seems to come from an aggregate of sources and hope others will do the same as they come across similar sites/pages.

Because of the 'typhoid Mary' spread-ability of this disease, I feel we may be in for a really large spread globally which will impact the global economy and through extension, retail domain prices.

One thing is for sure...things will get worse before they get better.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa-coronavirus/

koolishman · Sep 18, 2020

WHO warns of ‘serious situation unfolding’ in Europe as COVID-19 cases climb
His comments come after the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said on Wednesday that the 14-day case notification rate for the region had risen for more than 50 days, with more than half of all European Union countries currently experiencing an increase in cases.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe has surpassed 30 million, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University.

Mister Funsky · Sep 18, 2020

Israel enters second coronavirus lockdown as Jewish High Holy Day season begins

Restaurants, hotels and gyms, among other businesses, have been told to close, and Israelis will face restrictions on movement and gatherings for at least three weeks.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/...wn-jewish-high-holiday-season-begins-n1240403

Mister Funsky · Sep 19, 2020

Current Covid19 death numbers as of 9:00 am EST are below, primarily from the source in the original post (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus). If your country of interest is not listed below, simply go to the link above to do a search for relevant information.

Total: 957,290
United States: 203,188
Brazil: 135,857
South Africa: 15,857
United Kingdom: 41,732
Canada: 9,205
Mexico: 72,803
Russia: 19,339
India: 85,650
Bolivia: 7,550
Japan : 1,482
Indonesia: 9,448
Italy: 35,668
Spain: 30,495
Belgium: 9,937
France: 31,249
Netherlands: 6,275
Chile: 12,199
Philippines: 4,930

Cal2 · Sep 20, 2020

Why it’s important to look for the limitations in coronavirus studies

https://www.theverge.com/21445645/coronavirus-covid-19-studies-problems-limitations

Mister Funsky · Sep 20, 2020

Current Covid19 death numbers as of 9:00 am EST are below, primarily from the source in the original post (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus). If your country of interest is not listed below, simply go to the link above to do a search for relevant information.

Total: 962,188
United States: 203,851
Brazil: 136,565
South Africa: 15,940
United Kingdom: 41,759
Canada: 9,211
Mexico: 73,258
Russia: 19,418
India: 86,893
Bolivia: 7,586
Japan : 1,495
Indonesia: 9,553
Italy: 35,692
Spain: 30,495
Belgium: 9,944
France: 31,274
Netherlands: 6,279
Chile: 12,254
Philippines: 4,984

Significant new infections reported in the countries below in the last 24 hours.

India: 14,335
Russia: 6,148
Mexico: 5,167

koolishman · Sep 20, 2020

Pandemic practice: Horror fans and morbidly curious individuals are more psychologically resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone in one way or another, certain people seem to be handling the psychological effects better than others. We tested the idea that experience with particular kinds of fiction, namely, horror and pandemic fiction, would be associated with better preparedness for and psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings support the idea that fiction can be a useful simulation of both specific scenarios – in the case of pandemic films – and generally fearful scenarios – in the case of horror films. Experience with these simulations may benefit the user through preparation and practice of both specific skills relevant to particular situations and more general skills associated with emotion regulation. We also found that morbid curiosity, a personality trait that has been previously associated with interest in horror (Scrivner, in press), was associated with greater positive resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, these effects were significant even when controlling for age, sex, income, and general factors of personality. In sum, the current study provides evidence that individual differences in both media preferences and personality are associated with resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mister Funsky · Sep 20, 2020

koolishman said:
We tested the idea that experience with particular kinds of fiction, namely, horror and pandemic fiction, would be associated with better preparedness for and psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interesting article...thanks for posting. As a young man I raised money and shot a 16mm 'comedy horror' film that was released straight to video (it was picked up by a company specializing in 'camp videos'). Didn't make but a few grand on the sale after debts were paid...a turn in life took me off that path...maybe it was all for prep with covid!

koolishman · Sep 20, 2020

Mister Funsky said:
Interesting article...thanks for posting. As a young man I raised money and shot a 16mm 'comedy horror' film that was released straight to video (it was picked up by a company specializing in 'camp videos'). Didn't make but a few grand on the sale after debts were paid...a turn in life took me off that path...maybe it was all for prep with covid!

Time for another one. "Fun with Covid"

Henry Y · Sep 21, 2020

Coronavirus: constantly surprising virus found to be heat tolerant, self-healing and very resilient in lab tests
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/sci...antly-surprising-virus-found-be-heat-tolerant

The research paper:
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.17.302380v1.full

Sutruk · Sep 21, 2020

Just a resumed update by the CDC about how Covid-19 most commonly spreads, and how to protect yourself and others:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html

COVID-19 most commonly spreads

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols, produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes.
- These particles can be inhaled into the nose, mouth, airways, and lungs and cause infection. This is thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
- Droplets can also land on surfaces and objects and be transferred by touch. A person may get COVID-19 by touching the surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. Spread from touching surfaces is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
It is possible that COVID-19 may spread through the droplets and airborne particles that are formed when a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes. There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet (for example, during choir practice, in restaurants, or in fitness classes). In general, indoor environments without good ventilation increase this risk.

COVID-19 spreads very easily from person to person

How easily a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Airborne viruses, including COVID-19, are among the most contagious and easily spread. Some viruses are highly contagious, like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. The virus that causes COVID-19 appears to spread more efficiently than influenza, but not as efficiently as measles, which is highly contagious. In general, the more closely a person with COVID-19 interacts with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.

Protect yourself and others

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. You can take steps to slow the spread.

Stay at least 6 feet away from others, whenever possible. This is very important in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Pandemics can be stressful. During times of increased physical distancing, it is still important to maintain social connections and care for your mental health.
Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others. Masks should not replace other prevention measures.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Stay home and isolate from others when sick.
Use air purifiers to help reduce airborne germs in indoor spaces.
Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

koolishman · Sep 21, 2020

Covid-19: UK could face 50,000 cases a day by October without action - Vallance

Sir Patrick Vallance said that "would be expected to lead to about 200 deaths per day" a month after that.

Mister Funsky · Sep 21, 2020

Current Covid19 death numbers as of 9:00 am EST are below, primarily from the source in the original post (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus). If your country of interest is not listed below, simply go to the link above to do a search for relevant information.

Total: 965,672
United States: 204,126
Brazil: 136,895
South Africa: 15,953
United Kingdom: 41,777
Canada: 9,217
Mexico: 73,493
Russia: 19,489
India: 87,933
Bolivia: 7,617
Japan : 1,500
Indonesia: 9,677
Italy: 35,707
Spain: 30,495
Belgium: 9,948
France: 31,285
Netherlands: 6,281
Chile: 12,286
Philippines: 4,999

Significant new infections reported in the countries below in the last 24 hours.

India: 5,798
Russia: 6,196
Inonesia: 4,176

Sutruk · Sep 22, 2020

"Funny" but the CDC has backed down and rectified the version I posted above, from September 19th, and has re-posted an older version of the article, stating that "A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website. CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted."

You can see the article here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html

Basically they have supressed this:

Sutruk said:
These particles can be inhaled into the nose, mouth, airways, and lungs and cause infection. This is thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Droplets can also land on surfaces and objects and be transferred by touch. A person may get COVID-19 by touching the surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. Spread from touching surfaces is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

And this:

Sutruk said:
It is possible that COVID-19 may spread through the droplets and airborne particles that are formed when a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes. There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet (for example, during choir practice, in restaurants, or in fitness classes). In general, indoor environments without good ventilation increase this risk.

I really don't know why they have rectified it, since the previous point is already clearly proven.
The more aware and informed people are about the contagion capabilities of covid-19, the better for everyone.
I find the September 19th version more accurate and informative than the older version (now the actual one).

J Sokol · Sep 22, 2020

Sutruk said:
I really don't know why they have rectified it, since the previous point is already clearly proven.

I think someone is desperate to win an election in November. It's really scary when the CDC is controlled by politicians.

Sutruk · Sep 22, 2020

The article at nytimes talking about the CDC rectification:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/health/coronavirus-cdc-aerosols.html

Advice on Virus Transmission Vanishes From C.D.C. Website

The new guidance, published only on Friday, had acknowledged that fine particles floating in air may spread the virus.

Just days after publishing significant new guidance on airborne transmission of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday withdrew the advice, saying only that it had been “posted in error” on the agency’s website.

The new document for the first time had acknowledged that the virus spreads mainly by air, a declaration with urgent implications for how people protect themselves indoors and how ventilation should be engineered in schools, offices, hospitals and other public buildings.

Mister Funsky · Sep 22, 2020

Current Covid19 death numbers as of 8:00 am EST are below, primarily from the source in the original post (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus). If your country of interest is not listed below, simply go to the link above to do a search for relevant information.

Total: 970,165
United States: 204,559
Brazil: 137,350
South Africa: 15,992
United Kingdom: 41,788
Canada: 9,228
Mexico: 73,697
Russia: 19,649
India: 88,992
Bolivia: 7,654
Japan : 1,500
Indonesia: 9,837
Italy: 35,724
Spain: 30,663
Belgium: 9,950
France: 31,338
Netherlands: 6,281
Chile: 12,298
Philippines: 5,049

Significant new infections reported in the countries below in the last 24 hours.

India: 8,635
Russia: 6,215
USA: 5,531

Mister Funsky · Sep 22, 2020

No need to panic (unless you are not in perfect health) because it is just the flu....

World sees record weekly number of COVID-19 cases, deaths down: WHO

"Nearly all regions of the world saw new cases rise last week, WHO said, with Europe and the Americas seeing new cases swell by 11 and 10 percent respectively."

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-09-world-weekly-covid-cases-deaths.html

J Sokol · Sep 22, 2020

Mister Funsky said:
World sees record weekly number of COVID-19 cases, deaths down: WHO

In a fresh global update, the World Health Organization said late Monday that during the week ending on September 20, 1,998,897 new cases of the novel coronavirus were registered around the world.

That marks a six-percent increase over a week earlier and "the highest number of reported cases in a single week since the beginning of the epidemic," the UN health agency said.

This is alarming.

Mister Funsky · Sep 23, 2020

Current Covid19 death numbers as of 8:00 am EST are below, primarily from the source in the original post (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus). If your country of interest is not listed below, simply go to the link above to do a search for relevant information.

Total: 976,363
United States: 205,491
Brazil: 138,159
South Africa: 16,118
United Kingdom: 41,825
Canada: 9,234
Mexico: 74,348
Russia: 19,799
India: 90,077
Bolivia: 7,693
Japan : 1,508
Indonesia: 9,977
Italy: 35,738
Spain: 30,904
Belgium: 9,955
France: 31,416
Netherlands: 6,291
Chile: 12,321
Philippines: 5,091

Significant new infections reported in the countries below in the last 24 hours.

India: 10,044
Israel: 6,667
Russia: 6,431

Cal2 · Sep 23, 2020

There’s a new weapon against COVID-19. And it’s dogs

Mister Funsky · Sep 23, 2020

Cal2 said:
There’s a new weapon against COVID-19. And it’s dogs

There is a dog training facility near me that trains for all types of 'traditional' detections for agencies around the country. They have been training a few K9's for covid19 detection for a couple of months...no graduates yet.

Dogs are awesome...they are angels in fur coats!

J Sokol · Sep 23, 2020

Cal2 said:
There’s a new weapon against COVID-19. And it’s dogs

Very cool.

koolishman · Sep 24, 2020

Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spread

Scientists in Houston on Wednesday released a study of more than 5,000 genetic sequences of the coronavirus that reveals the virus’s continual accumulation of mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious.

The new report, however, did not find that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical outcomes. All viruses accumulate genetic mutations, and most are insignificant, scientists say.

Mister Funsky · Sep 24, 2020

Current Covid19 death numbers as of 9:00 am EST are below, primarily from the source in the original post (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus). If your country of interest is not listed below, simply go to the link above to do a search for relevant information.

Total: 982,860
United States: 206,616
Brazil: 139,065
South Africa: 16,206
United Kingdom: 41,862
Canada: 9,243
Mexico: 74,949
Russia: 19,948
India: 91,204
Bolivia: 7,731
Japan : 1,512
Indonesia: 10,105
Italy: 35,758
Spain: 31,034
Belgium: 9,959
France: 31,459
Netherlands: 6,312
Chile: 12,345
Philippines: 5,127

Significant new infections reported in the countries below in the last 24 hours.

India: 7,013
Israel: 6,595
Russia: 4,786

Cal2 · Sep 25, 2020

Mister Funsky said:
There is a dog training facility near me that trains for all types of 'traditional' detections for agencies around the country. They have been training a few K9's for covid19 detection for a couple of months...no graduates yet.

"One dog, an eight-year-old greyhound mix named Kossi, was taught to detect the scent in a mere seven minutes."

https://nationalpost.com/news/world...d-to-sniff-out-covid-19-and-theyre-nailing-it

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