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[HipsterMorty]

Erin Banco on Twitter

“This hearing has been remarkable. Dr. Fauci publicly contradicting talking points from WH and VP's office. Really underlying the severity of the situation we're in right now. Turning point, in my mind. First public appearance where we're really getting somewhat of a full picture.”

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Here's the hearing

edit: aaaand it's over.

 

[Rowsdower]

New health advisitory from Dr. Villa, Medical Officer of Toronto Health.

News Releases & Other Resources

News Release March 14, 2024 Residents are encouraged to enjoy the last stretch of outdoor winter skating before ice rinks close for the season. As a result of warmer temperatures, the City of Toronto is planning to close the remaining outdoor artificial ice rinks and skating trails in...

www.toronto.ca

Click on the one for March 11th.

 

[schuelma]

Erin Banco on Twitter

“This hearing has been remarkable. Dr. Fauci publicly contradicting talking points from WH and VP's office. Really underlying the severity of the situation we're in right now. Turning point, in my mind. First public appearance where we're really getting somewhat of a full picture.”

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he could be fired by the end of the day

 

[BIG-JG]

E3 Officially Cancelled.

 

[Gpsych]

Kind of weird that we haven't really gotten much in the way of new U.S. numbers yet for the day. It's only 11:30 EST, but I would have expected to hear more. Maybe I'm visiting the wrong websites.

 

[Rowsdower]

E3 Officially Cancelled.

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Good.

CBC article on "flattening the curve".

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cana...hospital-surge-capacity-ventilators-1.5493178

 

[Nintenleo]

Today Italy will see a terrifying increase in new cases. There are two reasons:
1. The contagion in northern Italy is still going by exponential numbers and we'll have to wait at least 5-6 days to see the effects of the lockdown.
2. Yesterday's numbers were not correct. Some hospitals in Lombardia didn't upload the complete data, probably due to the incredibile amount of work. The numbers have been uploaded today.

 

[Keyser S]

In one year, Trump could have the blood of 100,000+ people on his hands, and still boast "all is okay"

 

[CampFreddie]

Wonder when/if he will stop doing this embarrassing song and dance. When the US is at 10,000 cases next week? 100,000 in 2-3 weeks? There isn't a modicum of evidence that Trump's team is even doing an O.K. job, let alone a great one.

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I looked at the USA case figures. They and Spain currently have the fastest exponential rise of any developed nation, and the USA has the best statistical fit to an exponential rise. They're 10 days away from Italian numbers unless they start to act. It's probably going to be slower because I suspect the US rise is being amplified by increases in the US testing capacity as states and universities seem to be rolling out their own tests instead of relying on the federal government.

Italy was very bad until yestersday, but saw a dramatic drop in it's new cases (I fucked up some data inputs in my last post and missed the drop in Italy). I really hope this is the beginning of a recovery for Italy.
EDIT: but it sounds like it's an issue with testing and not a real recovery.

 

[Deleted member 8741]

I looked at the USA case figures. They and Spain currently have the fastest exponential rise of any developed nation, and the USA has the best statistical fit to an exponential rise. They're 10 days away from Italian numbers unless they start to act. It's probably going to be slower because I suspect the US rise is being amplified by increases in the US testing capacity as states and universities seem to be rolling out their own tests instead of relying on the federal government.

Italy was very bad until yestersday, but saw a dramatic drop in it's new cases (I fucked up some data inputs in my last post and missed the drop in Italy). I really hope this is the beginning of a recovery for Italy.

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US is also complicated by its size and state laws.

 

[Yu Narukami]

I thought about it this morning, not that it's important, but the Euro 2020 is going to be cancelled no? Since it was meant to be played in several cities.

 

[BringBackSonics]

For those that want to watch the Press Conference in Washington State, tune in at 10:15 AM PST:

https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2020031148

 

[Deleted member 21255]

Coronavirus: First death confirmed in Ireland as WHO declares a pandemic

Nine new cases in Republic; Denmark to close all schools while Italy introduces further measures

www.irishtimes.com

 

[Pomerlaw]

Donald J. Trump on Twitter

“Vanity Fair Magazine, which will soon be out of business, and their third rate Fake reporters, who make up sources which don’t exist, wrote yet another phony & boring hit piece. The facts are just the opposite. Our team is doing a great job with CoronaVirus!”

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Same as usual. He thinks he can lie away physics.

 

[Cass_Se]

I thought about it this morning, not that it's important, but the Euro 2020 is going to be cancelled no? Since it was meant to be played in several cities.

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It's supposed to start in two months with opening match being hosted in Rome. Some of the matches are also scheduled for Bilbao, Amsterdam, Copenhagen. While UEFA claimed as recently as yesterday that no changes are planned I can't see it happening.

 

[NTGYK]

Same as usual. He thinks he can lie away physics.

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I wonder if this is the thing that will finally do him in. It's gonna disproportionately hurt his base (Red States with subpar health departments and 60+ voters)

 

[Marnie]

COVID-19 guidance | Michigan State University

msu.edu

Michigan State University officially canceled in person classes — all classes will now be online. Someone potentially had Corona on campus which is what made them pull the trigger.

 

[Cyanity]

Can't wait for a canadian furry convention to be ground zero for a coronavirus outbreak

 

[C.Mongler]

Are there even enough tests out there for us to officially reach those numbers, though?

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A very real question unfortunately!

 

[YuriLowell]

9th confirmed case in VA.

 

[Deleted member 30681]

Confirmed COVID-19 (6)

• Fulton County 3
• Floyd County 1
• Polk County 1
• Cobb 1

Presumptive Positive COVID-19 (16)

• Fulton 3
• Cobb 6
• Fayette 1
• DeKalb 2
• Gwinnett 2
• Cherokee 1
• Charlton 1

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At least it seems Georgia doesn't have it nearly as bad as other states yet, but it's foolish to assume this won't get worse within the next couple days.

 

[Johnny956]

I wonder if this is the thing that will finally do him in. It's gonna disproportionately hurt his base (Red States with subpar health departments and 60+ voters)

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I know my in-laws who are diehard Trump supporters even think he's wrong about this so that's pretty telling as that's a first for them

 

[echoshifting]

For those that want to watch the Press Conference in Washington State, tune in at 10:15 AM PST:

https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2020031148

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I am hoping to see more aggressive, proactive measures here. The federal government will not protect us, we must rely on the state to make the hard choices.

 

[Woylie]

Can't wait for a canadian furry convention to be ground zero for a coronavirus outbreak

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i wonder if the fursuits would help control the spread

but i guess not everyone has a fursuit, and people probably still also hang out outside of costume

 

[Sectorseven]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

 

[BringBackSonics]

I am hoping to see more aggressive, proactive measures here. The federal government will not protect us, we must rely on the state to make the hard choices.

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I think you will see it. I wonder what measures they will put in place for schools and businesses? I'm worried for families that will struggle with daycare and meals for their children.

 

[Horns]

Did Trump say there was an emergency meeting just to obstruct Congress from talking with senior health officials?

White House says there is no emergency meeting on coronavirus

The White House on Wednesday said it was not holding an emergency coronavirus meeting after a House panel chairwoman said she had to cut short a related hearing because two top U.S. health officials had been unexpectedly called to the White House.

www.reuters.com

 

[Distantmantra]

I think you will see it. I wonder what measures they will put in place for schools and businesses? I'm worried for families that will struggle with daycare and meals for their children.

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Get ready for the right to bitch about states rights. The irony.

 

[jml]

I wonder if this is the thing that will finally do him in. It's gonna disproportionately hurt his base (Red States with subpar health departments and 60+ voters)

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I think his base will just turn to "it would've been even worse if we didn't have a genius like Trump leading us!" no matter how bad it gets.

 

[yogurt]

I am hoping to see more aggressive, proactive measures here. The federal government will not protect us, we must rely on the state to make the hard choices.

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ESPN reporting that the governor is going to ban all large gatherings around Seattle

Gov. bans gatherings of more than 250 in Seattle

The Seattle Dragons' home game against the Los Angeles Wildcats on Sunday at CenturyLink Field will be played without fans in the venue.

www.espn.com

 

[Deleted member 1476]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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Absolutely.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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That Depends where you are I guess. I think in the United States we are in this dark zone and we don't really know real numbers or where it really is. I would be cautious either way and avoid it.

Do whatever you can at home to keep fit.

 

[carlsojo]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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Where do you live?

It's probably not worth it.

 

[C.Mongler]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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If you can help it, I would say it's a good idea to avoid the gym right now yes, especially if you live in a city and doubly so if you live in a city with confirmed cases.

If you still decide to go, be sure to sanitize equipment before and after you use it and avoid touching your face to the best of your ability, which of course is kind of difficult when you're sweating at the gym.

Your call chief.

 

[echoshifting]

ESPN reporting that the governor is going to ban all large gatherings around Seattle

Gov. bans gatherings of more than 250 in Seattle

The Seattle Dragons' home game against the Los Angeles Wildcats on Sunday at CenturyLink Field will be played without fans in the venue.

www.espn.com

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I heard about that. I don't think it's nearly enough.

 

[BringBackSonics]

ESPN reporting that the governor is going to ban all large gatherings around Seattle

Gov. bans gatherings of more than 250 in Seattle

The Seattle Dragons' home game against the Los Angeles Wildcats on Sunday at CenturyLink Field will be played without fans in the venue.

www.espn.com

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Yeah that was the word going around yesterday. I'm just wondering what the word will be for workplaces and schools. Reports mention that those will also be on the agenda.

 

[New Donker]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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I'm in an area with confirmed cases. I wiped everything down before and after use. I can tell you right now I was literally the only person doing that (outside of people wiping benches). I'm undecided if I'm going to go today. Seems like I'm playing with fire.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Did Trump say there was an emergency meeting just to obstruct Congress from talking with senior health officials?

White House says there is no emergency meeting on coronavirus

The White House on Wednesday said it was not holding an emergency coronavirus meeting after a House panel chairwoman said she had to cut short a related hearing because two top U.S. health officials had been unexpectedly called to the White House.

www.reuters.com

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Absolutely, you know he was watching TV (because that is all he does in any given day) and didn't like what he was seeing

 

[wandering]

Today's episode of NYT's the Daily:

Why the U.S. Wasn’t Ready for the Coronavirus (Published 2020)

“Are we ready to respond to a pandemic? I fear the answer is no,” one senior U.S. health official said in 2018.

www.nytimes.com

 

[BasilZero]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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Of course - workout from home if possible even if it means changing the routine and type of workout

On the worst case scenario - if you catch the virus, you will either be a vector and will be forced to stay home or you will be too sick to workout...pick your poison.

 

[Maquiladora]

Did Trump say there was an emergency meeting just to obstruct Congress from talking with senior health officials?

White House says there is no emergency meeting on coronavirus

The White House on Wednesday said it was not holding an emergency coronavirus meeting after a House panel chairwoman said she had to cut short a related hearing because two top U.S. health officials had been unexpectedly called to the White House.

www.reuters.com

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That was the first thing I thought of when I heard about it.

 

[navanman]

I thought about it this morning, not that it's important, but the Euro 2020 is going to be cancelled no? Since it was meant to be played in several cities.

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No way it can go ahead.
Instead of a centralised tournament, it's split between nearly every European capital city.
Absolutely worst case scenario when trying to contain this outbreak.

RIP to the first Irish death. Unfortunately not the last.

 

[Distantmantra]

Granted my family is on self-imposed isolation due to recommendation from my cardiology team, but my wife has stopped going to yoga and the gym and just working out at home until I'm home and recovering from my surgery. It helps that we have an elliptical in the garage that I use for working out so she can just use that along with yoga videos.

Our daughter is still going to school, we have her strip down and take a shower when she gets home for the day.

 

[aspiegamer]

Should I avoid going to the gym?

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Absolutely.

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I'm having a hard time on this. For the first time in years I've finally had a good regiment going for the past several months. My gym is obscenely sanitary compared to most (staff constantly going around sanitizing, on top of members being outstanding about cleaning their machines) so I'm not per say worried about it, but I know it's inevitable I'll have to stop when local cases are official.

 

[Buckle]

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At least it seems Georgia doesn't have it nearly as bad as other states yet, but it's foolish to assume this won't get worse within the next couple days.

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Its already made its way to Georgia?

Shit. Thought we were safe out here in the bumblefuck states.

 

[linkboy]

Same as usual. He thinks he can lie away physics.

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The dumbass probably thinks physics is a group of people who tells him things on a spiritual level.

 

[Puggles]

Did anything ever come out of PAX East? I always get sick there. Kinda glad I was skiing in Vermont this year.

 

[Deleted member 30681]

Its already made its way to Georgia?

Shit. Thought we were safe out here in the bumblefuck states.

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it's been here for a couple days now.

 

[BringBackSonics]

I'm having a hard time on this. For the first time in years I've finally had a good regiment going for the past several months. My gym is obscenely sanitary compared to most (staff constantly going around sanitizing, on top of members being outstanding about cleaning their machines) so I'm not per say worried about it, but I know it's inevitable I'll have to stop when local cases are official.

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Honestly I'd follow the guidance of local officials (unless they are trumpian idiots)

 

[Cyanity]

i wonder if the fursuits would help control the spread

but i guess not everyone has a fursuit, and people probably still also hang out outside of costume

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Wouldn't fursuits serve to concentrate the virus? Since fursuiters have to breathe through the mouth of the fursuit head?

edit - and no one is washing their fursuit during the con