Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #44

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musicaljoke said:
I'm not sure that these stats are accurate for US cases. The study you quote was based on data mainly from China, plus additional early cases from 37 countries, up to February 25th.
https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1473-3099(20)30243-7

Although this data below doesn't give death rates, it is specific to the US and is more current.

As of March 16, a total of 4,226 COVID-19 cases had been reported in the United States, with reports increasing to 500 or more cases per day beginning March 14 ( 1). Among 2,449 patients with known age, 6% were aged ≥85, 25% were aged 65–84 years, 18% each were aged 55–64 years and 45–54 years, and 29% were aged 20–44 years ( 2). Only 5% of cases occurred in persons aged 0–19 years.

Among 508 (12%) patients known to have been hospitalized, 9% were aged ≥85 years, 36% were aged 65–84 years, 17% were aged 55–64 years, 18% were 45–54 years, and 20% were aged 20–44 years. Less than 1% of hospitalizations were among persons aged ≤19 years. The percentage of persons hospitalized increased with age, from 2%–3% among persons aged ≤19 years, to ≥31% among adults aged ≥85 years.

Among 121 patients known to have been admitted to an ICU, 7% of cases were reported among adults ≥85 years, 46% among adults aged 65–84 years, 36% among adults aged 45–64 years, and 12% among adults aged 20–44 years. No ICU admissions were reported among persons aged ≤19 years. Percentages of ICU admissions were lowest among adults aged 20–44 years (2%–4%) and highest among adults aged 75–84 years (11%–31%).

Among 44 cases with known outcome, 15 (34%) deaths were reported among adults aged ≥85 years, 20 (46%) among adults aged 65–84 years, and nine (20%) among adults aged 20–64 years. Case-fatality percentages increased with increasing age, from no deaths reported among persons aged ≤19 years to highest percentages (10%–27%) among adults aged ≥85 years.

Severe Outcomes Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19
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That's not inconsistent since it lumps people from 20 to 44 together. On the other hand, it totally validates that the 19 and under crowd, who are threatened by the flu, are not being impacted by this virus at all.
 
firebird said:
That's not inconsistent since it lumps people from 20 to 44 together. On the other hand, it totally validates that the 19 and under crowd, who are threatened by the flu, are not being impacted by this virus at all.
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So have any experts worked out why under 19's do not seem greatly affected by CV19? What protection do kids have that older people don't? Seems that might be the key to beating this virus. These are people born in the new millenium.

Here's an article about it with a graph based on cases in China and Italy.

Should young people be worried about coronavirus?

"The average age of people being admitted to critical care units in England, Wales and Northern Ireland was 63, an audit by a research charity suggested.

Meanwhile, the US's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said early data suggested 53% of those people hospitalised were over 55 - which means about half were younger.

But when it comes to admissions to intensive care units and fatalities, a far higher proportion were in the oldest age categories (about 80% of fatalities were among the over-65s).

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Individuals aren't the average
In Italy, 0.4% of cases among people in their 40s resulted in death compared with 19.7% of cases in their 80s, while in the US an estimated 0.7% of cases among people in the 40s were fatal.

Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the total number of deaths were "overwhelmingly weighted toward the elderly and those with underlying conditions" but added that the virus "isn't a mathematical formula". "
 
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tresir2012 said:
I've been meaning to ask - what is a "box store" ?


I was wondering if it could apply to Aldi and Lidl who sell from boxes on the shelves. You think it is like Bookers where you have to buy the whole case of 24 - like a wholesaler?
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Im not sure now, from other replies I don’t know that we have an exact equivalent!
 
Curious Me said:
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo, first known case in the world

:eek: This is very upsetting news. The other ones are showing symptoms?
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I’m not sure where I’m going with this post, but since big cats have been mentioned, I’m going to ramble (hopefully coherently)...
Some years ago, I worked with a rescue centre in outer London. One of the runs was set well away from the other cats and it was full of cats with coronavirus. I don’t remember symptoms other than the occasional cough and I don’t recall any of the cats looking/becoming particularly ill (no deaths, to my knowledge). What I do recall is the steps I and the other carers took to ensure we didn’t infect any other residents. Before we went in, we suited up in disposable kit, wore gloves, wore foot shields. Coming out, we disposed of all of this and walked through a bleach foot bath. I had a routine at home time that consisted of spraying myself with Anigene before I left the clinic. Upon getting home, I took as much clothing off as was possible before becoming indecent, put it all in a bag I kept in the shed. Left my shoes in the shed. Came in, showered, retrieved clothing and threw it in the washing machine.
Thinking of this reminds me of the steps I would now take if I had to leave the house.
Like I said, I’m not sure where I’m going with this brain dump, other than to say coronavirus has been around in domestic cats for considerable time.
Also as I finish up writing, BBC reports the tiger is expected to make a full recovery.
 
CeeCeeCat said:
I’m not sure where I’m going with this post, but since big cats have been mentioned, I’m going to ramble (hopefully coherently)...
Some years ago, I worked with a rescue centre in outer London. One of the runs was set well away from the other cats and it was full of cats with coronavirus. I don’t remember symptoms other than the occasional cough and I don’t recall any of the cats looking/becoming particularly ill (no deaths, to my knowledge). What I do recall is the steps I and the other carers took to ensure we didn’t infect any other residents. Before we went in, we suited up in disposable kit, wore gloves, wore foot shields. Coming out, we disposed of all of this and walked through a bleach foot bath. I had a routine at home time that consisted of spraying myself with Anigene before I left the clinic. Upon getting home, I took as much clothing off as was possible before becoming indecent, put it all in a bag I kept in the shed. Left my shoes in the shed. Came in, showered, retrieved clothing and threw it in the washing machine.
Thinking of this reminds me of the steps I would now take if I had to leave the house.
Like I said, I’m not sure where I’m going with this brain dump, other than to say coronavirus has been around in domestic cats for considerable time.
Also as I finish up writing, BBC reports the tiger is expected to make a full recovery.
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That's very interesting. I wonder if cats could even be the animal that the bats had infected in the wet market that has been traced as the origin in Wuhan? MOO.

This is the link from CDC that discusses pets and CV19.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
 
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Coronavirus: Aliens and Emmerdale actor Jay Benedict dies 'due to COVID-19 complications'

Actor Jay Benedict, who appeared in a range of films and TV shows, from Aliens to Emmerdale, has died due to complications from coronavirus.

The actor who also appeared in The Dark Knight Rises alongside Christian Bale and Tom Hardy, died on Saturday, aged 68.


A statement posted on his website said: "It is with profound sorrow that we must announce Jay's death on the 4th of April due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection."

Benedict starred in Emmerdale in 1997, playing businessman Doug Hamilton. During a career in entertainment spanning more than 40 years, he also appeared in UK TV favourites including The Bill, Jonathan Creek, Casualty and Foyle's War.
 
gregjrichards said:
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Ex-special branch police officer, 99, thanks 'wonderful' medical staff as she becomes oldest person in UK to recover from coronavirus

Carrie Pollock, 99, was admitted to Queen Alexandra Hospital in early March, after getting hallucinations and suspected pneumonia.

She also had a temperature - who is the symptoms of Covid-19 - as was tested by a doctor who confirmed the family's fears.

But the former PC, who was special branch officer in Kenya, saw off the disease and is now back at home in Hayling Island near Portsmouth.

Ex-special branch police officer, 99, becomes oldest person in UK to recover from coronavirus | Daily Mail Online

I am so glad Carrie Pollock has recovered from coronavirus.
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excuse my ignorance....but what is a PC..
 
Coronavirus: Italy's doctors and nurses are in trauma over deaths of more than 100 colleagues

Italy's medical community feels a sense of trauma.

At the time of writing this, 80 doctors and 21 nurses have lost their lives to COVID-19 since February.

In that time, two more nurses have taken their own lives.

As medics grieve for the colleagues they have lost, they are working to compensate for so many others that have been infected and are in quarantine.

More than 12,000 healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus so far in Italy.
 
Coronavirus: Dalek patrols streets ordering humans to 'self-isolate'

Coronavirus: Dalek patrols streets ordering humans to 'self-isolate'
One social media user quipped: "I'm not going to argue with a Dalek".

A Dalek has been spotted patrolling the streets of a small village and ordering "all humans to self-isolate".

In a video captured by amused residents, the Doctor Who villain passes through the deserted street while ordering people to comply with "the order of the Daleks".

Some thought the incident was some light relief, with one Twitter user writing: "Wildlife is finally returning to Britain's streets. Nature is healing."

"SELF-ISOLATE!! SELF-ISOLATE!!! SELF-ISOLATE!!!!" another wrote.
 
badgersmythe said:
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'still in charge' despite hospital admission Boris Johnson 'still in charge' while in hospital
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I think he should rest and get himself better.

From the link.

"US President Donald Trump is among those who has sent his wishes to Mr Johnson.

"All Americans are praying for him. He's a great friend of mine, a great gentleman and a great leader," Mr Trump said, adding that he was sure the prime minister would be fine because he is "a strong person".

And Labour leader Keir Starmer said he hoped the prime minister had a "speedy recovery".

Health Minister Nadine Dorries, who herself tested positive for coronavirus last month, said many of those with the virus would be "felled" by fatigue and a high temperature and use isolation to sleep and recover.

"Boris has risked his health and worked every day on our behalf to lead the battle against this vile virus," she said in a tweet. "
 
Coronavirus updates: Spain and Italy 'give US hope' cases will level off - BBC News

What positive tiger test means for cats - both big and small

A tiger in the Bronx zoo with a dry cough has tested positive for Covid-19. The tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with the virus in the US.

Here, Sarah Caddy, Veterinarian and Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, explains what this could mean both for big cats and our pets.

"A pre-print released last week found that domestic cats can be experimentally infected with SARS-CoV-2 if large doses of virus are administered intranasally. Therefore the report of a tiger with the same virus is not wholly unexpected.

"However, it is surprising that the tiger has become infected with what must have been a fairly low dose of virus – we can assume the tiger did not have continual close contact with the asymptomatic zoo keeper.

"It is also interesting that the tiger showed clinical signs consistent with COVID-19 in humans. Although scientific proof is lacking, the chance this is just a coincidence is low.

"What does this mean for our pet cats? Nothing new – at present there is still only one suspect case where an owner has spread the virus to their pet.

It is possible that tigers in captivity are more susceptible to the virus than household cats as there is a 5% difference between their genomes.

"The bottom line is that there is no evidence that any cat, large or small, can transmit virus back to humans."
 
astheworldfallsdown said:
Coronavirus: Dalek patrols streets ordering humans to 'self-isolate'

Coronavirus: Dalek patrols streets ordering humans to 'self-isolate'
One social media user quipped: "I'm not going to argue with a Dalek".

A Dalek has been spotted patrolling the streets of a small village and ordering "all humans to self-isolate".

In a video captured by amused residents, the Doctor Who villain passes through the deserted street while ordering people to comply with "the order of the Daleks".

Some thought the incident was some light relief, with one Twitter user writing: "Wildlife is finally returning to Britain's streets. Nature is healing."

"SELF-ISOLATE!! SELF-ISOLATE!!! SELF-ISOLATE!!!!" another wrote.
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They're in London too!


Stay at home. Stay at home.
Thing with Daleks they can't navigate steps as you can see in this clip above.
:)
 
My biggest concern right now, is what happens when we say we are “open again”. Will employees be expected to start hopping on flights across the country/world again, millions reconvene in tight work spaces, companies hold large conferences and employee meetings bringing together employees across the country or world? Will casinos fill again, public pools overflow, and families hold huge celebration cook outs and gatherings? Will our sudden behaviors of “getting back to normal” be the flood gate that takes this pandemic to the next level/phase?
 
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