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I get the *intent* of that tweet, but I'm not sure that additionally freaking people out about the testing process is the best approach. Not directed at you, but the person who tweeted it.
If you want to talk about the situation in China, they still haven't eliminated the risk of asymptomatic carriers in attempts to restart the economy.
Chinese citizens fear catching coronavirus from 'silent' carriers
Asymptomatic people may be infecting others despite officials saying risk of this is lowwww.theguardian.com
As for resuming/restarting the economy:
There's an increase in orders to German Engineering firms coming from Chinese customers and while things are moving slowly based on polling info reuters expects that the PMI can rise to 45 this month.
Based on a leaked report there were about ~44000 asymptomatic cases that they tracked. If there are really lots of asymptomatic people running around, then you should still see symptomatic cases being reported as local transmission - since the chance of being asymptomatic is only about 1/3.
The lack of any official number doesn't instill confidence when ti is much needed.
I had a ENT to insert a tube-telescope thing in my nose a few times before. It felt a bit weird but not painful nor very uncomfortable.
I saw a similar social media post but it involved some sickle shaped metal thing that I think represented some aspect of intubation.
yeah this is happening often.
In the United States (and It might be other places too) the coronavirus deaths are not even counted as coronavirus deaths - many are listed as "cardiopulmonary arrest secondary to septic shock".
so it's hard to measure the impact of all this.
I get that. I just know that many people (especially men) are squeamish about being "poked and prodded" for medical purposes and thus avoid the doctor altogether. I can think of a few family members that would see that image and say "fuck that, I'm not getting tested".
What's everyone been doing regarding groceries? We went about 2 1/2 weeks ago but we're due for another stockup soon. Getting increasingly worried about trekking out to a grocery store as cases continue to rise.
Looks like there are time slots available for an Amazon Whole Foods delivery. Anyone do this?
Looks like there are time slots available for an Amazon Whole Foods delivery. Anyone do this?
Switched to Shipt...delivers from Hy-Vee and Target in our area...I figure less contact with surfaces and other people for us. Delivery person brings them to door and we're careful with packaging and washing our hands and such...been very happy with it so far...
Depends on where you live, but the chance that you will be tested without being sick enough to be hospitalized is getting lower and lower.
My wife's sister in law worked in a hospital. She was coughing and tested, but yet still have no result for a few days. So much for prioritization.
I use Instacart. I give the recommended tips, but double it if the order come in reasonably well.
Since I can currently afford it I'm doing grocery delivery. We probably would have been able to be okay with no groceries but getting the fresh stuff my wife normally eats has helped out to maintain some level of normalcy.
And I tip the delivery folks very well.
I put all my stuff in carts on various websites (Kroger, Whole Foods, Meijer, etc). Then I kept hitting refresh close to midnight till I found a reserved time for a pickup. Hopefully I can drive up, have them place stuff in my trunk and drive home. I'll just wipe down everything once in the garage before bringing stuff inside.
I am getting groceries through Imperfect Foods. I know I am getting a box every Monday and that makes it easy to plan around. It is really slanted towards produce, so we are still using other local services to get bread delivered, and we get a monthly Butcherbox to stock up the freezer on good meat.
Let's hope us Dutchies can keep our cool and follow the rules the coming months.
We have a severe lack of capacity for this disease.
From my experience, can't get chicken, beef, etc as the stores are sold out before the order is detailed and delivered via online orders. Hope you like fish as they are well stocked.
I stopped using Imperfect because two weeks ago the box I ordered was basically barren (which is to be expected and I understood) compared to what I actually ordered. Are orders becoming more accurate now?
Learned this morning that one our our local suppliers went down due to a positive COVID-19 case at their facility.
The learned one of my program's Quality Control reps went into that supplier last week.
They are 100% getting send home now but now I fear COVID-19 has infected my job.
I'm working from home 60% of the time now but still doesn't sit well with me knowing tomorrow I have to work on site.
Long Island btw, working Defense.
The learned one of my program's Quality Control reps went into that supplier last week.
They are 100% getting send home now but now I fear COVID-19 has infected my job.
I'm working from home 60% of the time now but still doesn't sit well with me knowing tomorrow I have to work on site.
Long Island btw, working Defense.
Wasn't there a statistic that compared the total deaths in Lombardy before Covid-19 and now, on a weekly basis?
I have a colleague who says that the total deaths didn't increase and I would like to proof him wrong.
I have a colleague who says that the total deaths didn't increase and I would like to proof him wrong.
That's what my wife told me when she got tested. It's unpleasant. On the other hand, I literally just saw on the TV that a nurse was testing a person and only swab the tip of the nostril... I wonder how many false negatives we are getting because of that...
Highly depends on where you are located. Some cities are getting shit-all for boxes, where I am at I am still getting good selection.
Not sure if posted. WHO now saying virus is not airborne. (only in hospitals under special procedures). If true this is great news.
www.who.int
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions
Modes of transmission of virus causing COVID-19
Wait what?Not sure if posted. WHO now saying virus is not airborne. (only in hospitals under special procedures). If true this is great news.
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions
Modes of transmission of virus causing COVID-19
This cannot happen. If it does, we lose the battle.
Airborne, meaning it doesn't stay suspended in the air for a long time in 'normal' circumstances. If you keep a safe distance (from a cough or sneeze) you should be safe.
Not sure if posted. WHO now saying virus is not airborne. (only in hospitals under special procedures). If true this is great news.
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions
Modes of transmission of virus causing COVID-19
Have to take into account the actual meaning of airborne, which has had different meaning for scientists. Haven't read this WHO article, but does it mention droplet sizes etc being too heavy to be floating in the air or something? Which would not make it "airborne" since it's not suspended in air for long time.
I thought this was generally assumed, that the virus wasn't existing in the air...it was droplets coming into contact with you and getting inside you. Hence don't touch your face or stand near anyone with symptoms.
Any issues with delivery times? I just signed up for a month and all grocery stores in my area have a " Next Delivery - Check back soon" message. Uh oh.
But they said first people could spread it without symptoms?
I just don't think a farmers market should be singled out when literally everything else looks the same way.
Not sure if posted. WHO now saying virus is not airborne. (only in hospitals under special procedures). If true this is great news.
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions
Modes of transmission of virus causing COVID-19
That has been the saying all along. The virus particle can be suspended in the air, but only under some specific circumstances. Unfortunately people just read the first part and panic.
I think that's still true, they can still have it and sneeze on something that you then touch and then itch yourself lets say, and you'll get it. Only difference is some people show and some don't, hence stay away from everyone!
That would still hold true, I think. You could be asymptomatic but still cough into your hand and then shake someones hand, etc.
South Africa is a disaster waiting to happen. The virus spreads extremely rapidly in rich countries with good housing, sanitation and excellent healthcare.
Now think what will happen to the millions of people living in the townships.
Yeah...have had to wait 2-3 days sometimes...sometimes just have to check in and see and refresh...but knowing how crazy busy they are it's to be expected...
When you talk, you are also spitting unconsciously - some people do it more and other do it less. So you can have no obvious symptom yet still possible to spread it around.
I'd start out with your county or state health departments.
OK, sounds good. I'll build an order and keep refreshing every so often, hope I get lucky. Thanks
Yeah, I got that surprise when I was sent to a ENT for the first time. As you said, it's weird, but that's about it.
MD now has a stay-at-home order. I know we're considered essential, but I'm worried about my Dad as he just came off a heart procedure a few weeks ago.. Seriously considering options to just find a way for us to stay at home for a while.
I dont know which country "us" is but in case of the US Trump estimated a minimum of 100k people dead, if everything goes right.seems so unreal to watch twitch streams from 4 weeks ago and the streamer (who isn't an arsehole, rightwing or conspiracy nut) downplaying the virus, etc. "if I get it, I get it".
And chat doesn't disappoint either
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