Off topic “coronavirus”

[zk]

[quote=Hobie]zk: you are too smart to be drinking the koolaid.

Back in 2009 the swine flu now called H1N1 was the epidemic virus. It appears every year from then on.

Some reading:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/2009-h1n1-pandemic.html

The difference is the press response and the resulting public frenzy.

Something to think about.[/quote]
I don’t see anything in that article that negates or counters anything in the articles I cited (nor the points that I was making).

So apparently I’m not smart enough to understand your point. But before you get back to let me know what your point was, read this:

[quote=Hobie]

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf

Basically it says: if you are sick, stay home. Wash hands a lot. Don’t be stupid. And it doesn’t say to run to doctor and get a test. Remember most recover from it and don’e die.

[/quote]

That is NOT what it says. Not by a long shot. In fact, it says to do exactly what you seemed to blame the media for hyping and called “overkill.”

The CDC memo that you provide shows that the CDC does indeed think we should cancel large gatherings and take many other measures besides washing our hands more and staying home if we’re sick.

Those were NOT the media’s ideas. If the media are spreading information about what the CDC says we need to do, that’s a good thing, not a bad thing.

From the CDC memo you cited:

Under “Potential mitigation activities according to level of community transmission or impact of COVID-19 by setting”

Under “community” in the “minimal to moderate” level of community spread section:

“• Implement social distancing measures: » Reduce activities (e.g., group congregation, religious services), especially for organizations with individuals at increased risk of severe illness. » Consider offering video/audio of events. • Determine ways to continue providing support services to individuals at increased risk of severe disease (services, meals, checking in) while limiting group settings and exposures. • Cancel large gatherings (e.g., >250 people, though threshold is at the discretion of the community) or move to smaller groupings. • For organizations that serve high-risk populations, cancel gatherings of more than 10 people.”

Under “workplace” “minimal to moderate” level of community spread section:

• Encourage staff to telework (when feasible), particularly individuals at increased risk of severe illness. • Implement social distancing measures: » Increasing physical space between workers at the worksite » Staggering work schedules » Decreasing social contacts in the workplace (e.g., limit in-person meetings, meeting for lunch in a break room, etc.) • Limit large work-related gatherings (e.g., staff meetings, after-work functions). • Limit non-essential work travel. • Consider regular health checks (e.g., temperature and respiratory symptom screening) of staff and visitors entering buildings (if feasible).

Under “schools/childcare” “minimal to moderate” level of community spread section:

• Implement social distancing measures: » Reduce the frequency of large gatherings (e.g., assemblies), and limit the number of attendees per gathering. » Alter schedules to reduce mixing (e.g., stagger recess, entry/dismissal times) » Limit inter-school interactions » Consider distance or e-learning in some settings • Consider regular health checks (e.g., temperature and respiratory symptom screening) of students, staff, and visitors (if feasible). • Short-term dismissals for school and extracurricular activities as needed (e.g., if cases in staff/students) for cleaning and contact tracing. • Students at increased risk of severe illness should consider implementing individual plans for distance learning, e-learning.

Under
“Public health control activities by level of COVID-19 community transmission”

Under “none to minimal” community spread:

• Test individuals with signs and
symptoms compatible with COVID-19

[Coronita]

During these challenging times, I’m really concerned that people are going to get confused with the negative connotations being thrown around here in each thread with the word “flu” that looks and sounds the same as my user handle.

To avoid further confusion, I’ve rebranded my user handle to something else that clearly distinguishes me from the negative associations being used here to represent a deadly virus.

[Coronita]

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[Anonymous]

[quote=Coronita]During these challenging times, I’m really concerned that people are going to get confused with the negative connotations being thrown around here in each thread with the word “flu” that looks and sounds the same as my user handle.

To avoid further confusion, I’ve rebranded my user handle to something else that clearly distinguishes me from the negative associations being used here to represent a deadly virus.[/quote]

Well that’s too bad for you, Loser! Because now, friend,

I am Flu! Flu am I!

LOSER!

[Hobie]

[quote=Coronita]During these challenging times, I’m really concerned that people are going to get confused with the negative connotations being thrown around here in each thread with the word “flu” that looks and sounds the same as my user handle.

To avoid further confusion, I’ve rebranded my user handle to something else that clearly distinguishes me from the negative associations being used here to represent a deadly virus.[/quote]

Damn, you are right. Can’t figure out what kind of ‘oginist I am….

fluoginist????

[Hobie]

Great idea to test. Hmm this is new, so nothing on the shelf.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/03/13/hhs-funds-development-covid-19-diagnostic-tests.html

“There are currently no approved diagnostics, vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, the FDA issued emergency use authorization for diagnostic tests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other authorized public health laboratories, and for use of New York State’s Wadsworth diagnostics test. In addition, FDA also issued a new policy Feb. 29 to help expedite the availability of diagnostics.”

Keep in mind the mortality rate vs. panic. Just sayin’

repeat after me: orange man bad

[Hobie]

C-mon svelt. Contagious vs. individual medical issue(non-contagious).

Nice try 😉 I expect far better from you. You are quite smart friend.

[Anonymous]

What a great speech! Such beautiful leadership from Pennsylvania Avenue!

[Hobie]

[quote=svelte]
2020 Coronavirus
Earliest Reported US Infection: Jan 21, 2020
First Death in US: Feb 29, 2020
US Deaths as of March 13, 2020: 48
US Deaths as of Sept 3, 2020: UNKNOWN
[/quote]

Tell ya what. You report back with the Sept 3, 2020 and we’ll compare who is gloom and doom and who is a realist. Deal?

[Coronita]

[quote=flu]What a great speech! Such beautiful leadership from Pennsylvania Avenue![/quote]

Really, friend. You take my previous handle and you can’t wait 1 day before you go Trumpanzee on me? Really?

Fck you. Thanks for nothing, former friend.

[Anonymous]

All those bigly CEOs joining in to help! It’s great and he’s finally showing he can be a leader when we need him. #Trump2020

[spdrun]

* Showed up 30 minutes late.
* Blew off the question whether he’d be tested despite exposure. Shook quite a few hands.
* A lot of CEOs and officials, not many (any?) academic research leaders.
* Disclaimed responsibility for the piss-poor response to the epidemic. This was known in mid-January. The US gov did fuck-all.
* Mr. Market didn’t buy it. DOW futures -376 after hours.
* He proposed spending $2.6 billion buying more oil for the Strategic Reserve … great to miss the point. Why not spend this money helping individuals and small businesses who lose their business instead of fluffing Big Oil?

[Coronita]

[quote=flu]All those bigly CEOs joining in to help! It’s great and he’s finally showing he can be a leader when we need him. #Trump2020[/quote]

Come on friend. Really? We know he showed up late just so he wouldn’t tank the markets. Slimeball.

Nothing can top Sarah Palin’s performance on Masked Singer, lol. awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX78DbOXVJ8

https://youtube.com/watch?v=zJPcC1-uAeM

[spdrun]

I don’t think the lateness was planned … Dewey Grisham had a rather worried, perplexed look … “when will he finally come out?”

[Anonymous]

[quote=spdrun]* Showed up 30 minutes late.
* Blew off the question whether he’d be tested despite exposure. Shook quite a few hands.
* A lot of CEOs and officials, not many (any?) academic research leaders.
* Disclaimed responsibility for the piss-poor response to the epidemic. This was known in mid-January. The US gov did fuck-all.
* Mr. Market didn’t buy it. DOW futures -376 after hours.
* He proposed spending $2.6 billion buying more oil for the Strategic Reserve … great to miss the point. Why not spend this money helping individuals and small businesses who lose their business instead of fluffing Big Oil?[/quote]

He did great! Had to wait for everyone to arrive. He projected calm confidence. It was a great change. Partner with our business leaders that have touch points in the community it was brilliant. #MAGA

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