news Covid19-Coronavirus updates and news

[Mister Funsky]

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/

 

[Mister Funsky]

South Korea's Larges City is on Lock down.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html

 

[Mister Funsky]

Maybe its time to grab some masks before they sell out (a friend in medical supply industry says here in US they have had a 5 fold increase in sales in 2 weeks). The video below is from Daegu in South Korea.

https://news.yahoo.com/drone-video-shows-long-lines-100128841.html

 

[Mister Funsky]

Bummer...it looks like Rick is putting the Asheville conference on hold due to the outbreak.

https://twitter.com/DomainKing/stat...2?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet

 

[Mister Funsky]

World must prepare for pandemic, says WHO - BBC News

The Trump administration is sending a $2.5 billion supplemental budget request to Congress for funding to fight the coronavirus.

“The Trump Administration continues to take the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease very seriously," said Rachel Semmel, spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-requests-billions-from-congress-to-fight-coronavirus

 

[Mister Funsky]

Today my pharmacist gave me a 90 day supply of a medication I have been getting 30 of on a monthly basis for years...said he is concerned some raw materials will not make into states for manufacture in the near future. CDC is now finally saying 'when' and not 'if'.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/c...kplace-closures-due-to-coronavirus-2020-02-25

 

[Compassion]

 

[Mister Funsky]

Wow...long video...not enough time...got anything shorter? I am going to contact poster and give him a little audio recording advice!

 

[blockhead]

Just wasted 35 mins watching the first half of the linked video, so you don't have to.

In case anyone is curious: it's two conspiracy theorist youtubers feeding each other a bunch of bullshit, and it's a disservice to the community to share it.

By watching videos like this, we're literally paying people to spread disinformation.

 

[Mister Funsky]

Just an FYI, I started this thread because it was clear that covid would become something that would impact the world more than just another flu strain. It has the potential for significant spread due to the fact a person can have it and be actively spreading it for 10 days or more before the onset of symptoms.

It is a volume thing...yes, it is a 'flu' type of infection, but due to the sheer numbers of potential infections, the resulting death numbers may be high. At a minimum, the global economic impact will be noticeable...at least for several months.

My grandfather died of the 'flu' when he was in his upper 20's and otherwise healthy. There are steps to take, especially if you have a compromised immune system or you are a caretaker of children or a caretaker of elderly individuals. Get some disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer and soap. Sorry, but masks wont help you unless they are nbc grade. The medical or 'dust' masks are only effective in helping a sick person not spread particles when coughing or sneezing.

The first case of community spread seems to be in California:

https://www.technologyreview.com/f/615294/the-us-case-of-community-spread-coronavirus-health/

Schools in Japan are closed through spring break:

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200227_49/

 

[Wesley S]

make sure when you buy the mask they have charcoal. The regular surgical mask dont work. ty

 

[SirDrago]

Know what your buying.

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/respirators-vs-surgicalmasks-factsheet.html

 

[BrandPlease]

NO, not charcoal alone - the mask must be marked P-95 or P-100

Remember P and a min of 95.

That is the min to stop oily particles, which include virus.

Hint - if you are having a problem finding some, try somewhere that sells painting supplies - painting respirators can be found in P-95. Even Harbor Freight (big green) respirators are P-95 and they are like 13or14 USD.

 

[Compassion]

 

[Mister Funsky]

Maybe we are all getting worked up for nothing...after all, the death rate is a measly 2.3%. Certainly not a big deal (unless it is you or someone you love). One of the US patients is not doing well...others are in varying degrees of illness, some with nothing more than a persistent cough and sniffles. Numbers in China stabilizing due to the immediate and firm action of the state...a different look at stats from same source as link above. The data is updated as it comes in...just refresh from time to time.

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

btw, Harbor Freight and a local franchise paint store in my area are sold out of n95's and face shields. A manager of a local chain store that I have business with said water is hard to keep stocked as well as some canned vegetables. He said the largest percentage increase in the last 24 hours is in wine sales! He said, "the masses have spoken...people have to have their wine no matter what!".

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

Maybe we are all getting worked up for nothing...after all, the death rate is a measly 2.3%. Certainly not a big deal (unless it is you or someone you love). One of the US patients is not doing well...others are in varying degrees of illness, some with nothing more than a persistent cough and sniffles. Numbers in China stabilizing due to the immediate and firm action of the state...a different look at stats from same source as link above. The data is updated as it comes in...just refresh from time to time.

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

btw, Harbor Freight and a local franchise paint store in my area are sold out of n95's and face shields. A manager of a local chain store that I have business with said water is hard to keep stocked as well as some canned vegetables. He said the largest percentage increase in the last 24 hours is in wine sales! He said, "the masses have spoken...people have to have their wine no matter what!".

In my area they've sold out on Toilet Paper extra strength. I guess when S**T hits the fan people will literary S**T themselves.

 

[Mister Funsky]

"Live updates: Coronavirus pummels financial markets; Japanese island declares state of emergency"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/02/28/coronavirus-live-updates/

Also, this page on wiki seems to be updated regularly:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019–20_coronavirus_outbreak

 

[Mister Funsky]

Now there are cases in Oregon and Washington. I've got a couple relatives in education and they have been called in for a weekend meeting. Not sure what the average person will do in the US if their children have to be kept out of school for a while in the near future (like Japan).

The article below addresses some of the potential market impact:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/t...ng-blind-in-diagnosing-the-economy-2020-02-29

 

[Mister Funsky]

Live press conference on now with Pence...travel ban expanded, etc.

 

[hawkeye]

No need to worry folks our 'president' says it's just a hoax -
Trump rallies his base to treat coronavirus as a ‘hoax’. https://www.politico.com/.../trump-south-carolina-rally...

And here's proof of what a hoax it is -
'First death from coronavirus in the United States confirmed in Washington state'
https://www.foxnews.com/.../person-dies-from-coronavirus...