COVID-19 Question.....................

[Caballus]

Sorry, I dont understand that statement at all. Generally speaking, there is no way to handle this type situation. I have my doubts if even managing it is realistic.

Not sure how it could be misunderstood. The question was whether I think COVID is being over-hyped where I am. Answer: in my opinion, no. The situation is being managed well.

Speaking of Europe in broad general terms, most nations got over the initial shock and denial phase relatively quickly, made a plan, communicated it, supported it, and continued to over-communicate as they learned more about the situation and adapted to it. For example, below is an email that I received a few minutes ago pertaining to precisely where I am (forgive the translation):

- Lockdown will continue until May, 3 included.
- Garden centers and DIY stores may reopen under the same conditions as the food stores, while respecting social distancing
- Residents in senior citizens homes and homes for disabled people may have one designated (i.e. always the same) visitor who has not seen any COVID19 symptoms over the last 2 weeks
- The same will be possible for isolated persons who cannot move around
- All other measures remain in place until May 3 included and these rules should be strictly followed
- Police will continue to issue fines to those who are not obeying the rules
- Recycling centers may reopen
- Teleworking needs to be privileged
- No music or other large festivals will be held until end of August
- Wear of masks is recommended, not required
- Next week, representatives will meet again to evaluate the process of how the lockdown will progressively be lifted early May

My opinion, based solely on my experience, is that it is being handled well

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[Epiphany]

Might not want to pull that string, unless you like spring loaded surprises. The abnormal protrusion has me thinking duct tape.

Careful out there gentleman.

 

[rick81721]

There are a couple trillion dollar questions out there.

1. Can we build long term immunities to this virus?

2. How many people are asymptomatic carriers?

Any questions on reopening society will need to at least partially answer those questions. South Korea has a partial answer to number 2. 1 is still waiting on time.

Neither question is relevant. We know those who have had it have some immunity - whether it is short or long term doesn't matter, it will get us to vaccines. Asymptomatic is more relevant to what the real mortality rate is - it will come down. What is relevant is how many have been exposed and have immunity, which is what the blood antibody tests will tell us.

 

[Snoopy49]

I prefer to look on the bright side.
World Population: 7,778,029,229 and counting
Confirmed cases worldwide: 2,049,888

 

[kilobravo]

Definitely more than half full, Earl. :-) Good for you although I know it's tough to be positive these days.

 

[newmoon]

Don't worry on November 3rd 2020 around midnight when all the votes are in and if Joe Biden becomes our 46th President, the media will claim that the Covid-19 cases are now under control and the Country is now open for business

 

[hiccup]

If you haven't got covid19 by summer you will be partaking of it this fall because there's always a few ill wretched that carry this stuff through the summer and then venture out in the public in the fall months to enjoy the nicer weather..

 

[Epiphany]

French study about hydroxychloroquine not being effective.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/health/new-french-study-hydroxychloroquine/index.html

BTW I want there to be a cure. I just don’t buy hype over science. More studies as necessary before the consensus is in.

Crazy. How did I know the source against it would be CNN. Shocker. It'd be nice if they for once checked their bias at the door and provided a balance that included some semblance of honesty.

https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/hydroxychloroquine-effective-covid-19-3536024/

 

[rick81721]

We know they have immunity? Keep reading information out of Korea about them wanting to figure it out. I would say 105 rays in we r ally don’t know. 3 day year decades? Witch is it?

Asymptomatic cases is the biggest question. With an R0 of 5-6 I think knowing the spread in the population is very important. We lack testing i this country, so confirmed cases only an indicator of testing. Again South Korea’s data leads to very few cases.

This is a very serious subject. I don’t think most people are understanding how in a year most people will be broke, homeless and hungry. This will make the Great Depression look like a vacation.

Yes we know - why do you think we are treating patients with recovered plasma? We are quickly catching up to testing the same percentage of the population as Germany, a leader right now. Serological testing will ramp up quickly as well, there are already multiple testing studies going. And your last paragraph is flat out nonsense.

 

[lateinthegame]

Definitely more than half full, Earl. :-) Good for you although I know it's tough to be positive these days.

The one positive going forward is that this will save so many lives from now on. Social distancing will be the norm and Flu deaths will drop dramatically. Diseases period will not spread very fast. Containment will be the cure.

 

[Tomster]

That's funny..... I just had a few posts deleted in this thread for "no political discussions". I don't think I made a political comment anywhere in this thread, and as a whole, I avoid political discussions.

One way to tone it down would be to move the thread to the Off topic lounge. Oh wait..... Look at that...

Whatever.

 

[lateinthegame]

My one post got deleted too. NP. I just mentioned the name but no opinion.

 

[lateinthegame]

I think someone could come up with a cologne/perfume that stinks so bad that nobody wants to come within 6.7123 feet from you. Built in social distance..... calling it, Social Distance for Men!!!!!

 

[rick81721]

This is how we social distance here in Florida

 

[samd1351]

But did the OP ever get his car?

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