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  1. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #6

    Telehealth on a large scale is really the key to keeping waiting rooms as empty as possible in a contagion epidemic. I wish there was a massive public health campaign educating the public that they should NOT head for the clinics and ERs for mild symptoms and mild fevers-- but instead...
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    Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #6

    This is not an unusual situation at all, that a spouse of a deceased member would be using on base facilities, while living out on the economy. And it presents a huge problem for managing contagion at military bases overseas. (I'll explain-- longish, so roll and scroll if not interested!) One...
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    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Ok, friends-- we need a little visual humor in here! I don't know if this is sincere, but it's definitely hilarious! (Dear hubby says, "isn't the plastic against his face?" Lol!! Coronavirus life hack-- when the stores are out of medical face masks, one needs to improvise.....…. Alternative...
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    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Forbes says $30 billion. Coronavirus Outbreak Could Cost Airlines $30 Billion
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    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    This twitter source tracks the economic impact of coronavirus: Coronavirus Economy (@CoronavirusEco1) | Twitter
  6. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    For those inclined to "prepping", I'd also recommend a stash of cash in smaller bills ($5s, 10s, and 20s.) As much as one can comfortably put aside. One of the things we know from hurricanes, tornadoes, and similar disasters is that cash machines quickly become empty even if the power stays on...
  7. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    There are regularly hundreds to thousands of deaths during Ramadan. 2015 was an especially bad year, with the stampede and the crane collapse-- about 2500 killed. They are not prepared at all for disease outbreak in close conditions, IMO, and it's extremely unlikely that KSA authorities will...
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    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    For those who may be interested in what the day to day experience is like for Chinese citizens who are in the quarantine facilities ("cabin hospitals") that are set up in sports arenas and convention centers, here is a link to a diary with many pictures-- interesting even if one doesn't read...
  9. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Yes, if China will share the results in aggregate, and "if" they are treating each severe case with some standardization across all facilities, which I doubt. And "if" they are truly keeping the detail and quality of medical records comparable to western standards, which I also sincerely doubt...
  10. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Agree- a nc in this case was likely not much more effective for him than room air. But the article says he refused intubation and vent care, FWIW. One more thing to remember is that we have no idea what the past medical history of this patient was prior to his fatal course with Covid-19. As...
  11. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Agree. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of post mortem exams being done (or results shared with world experts) on the largest cohort of patients who have died, in China. We are still in the "gaining info" phase of this pathogen. Most of the severe cases in China were not autopsied, nor...
  12. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Ventilators in these cases are a response to the "work of breathing", more than "increasing oxygen diffusion at the cellular level". A ventilator alone can't fix or reverse what's going on at the cellular level in the alveoli in the disease process. The progression to respiratory failure and...
  13. K_Z

    Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Emergency #5

    Regarding tylenol use discussed upthread, and liver involvement in the acute phase of disease-- elevated liver enzymes are one of the first indicators that the disease course will be severe. Most drugs (including ibuprofen) are metabolized by the liver, but acetominophen is a known "stressor" in...
  14. K_Z

    MN - Justine Damond, 40, fatally shot by Minneapolis LE, 15 July 2017 #3

    I have a friend who is a retired prison administrator. In MN, Noor must serve 2/3 of his sentence to be eligible for parole-- so, a little over 8 years. Friend believes with Noor's notoriety and LE background (in addition to being a targeted ethnicity in MN prisons) he will be in solitary or a...
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    MN - Justine Damond, 40, fatally shot by Minneapolis LE, 15 July 2017 #3

    Mohamed Noor's statement at his sentencing: 'I can't apologize enough': Noor expresses remorse at sentencing Public view of Noor's Dept of Corrections info: Details Justine Damond Tribute video played at Mohamed Noor's sentencing. Such a lovely soul. Truly a beautiful part of so many...
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    VA - 12 Dead including shooter, VA Beach Municipal Center, 31 May 2019

    All 17 of those years were likely not "good" years for retirement. Probably didn't have enough points to retire in 3 years, and he was only 40, so another decade or so of pretty low wage weekend drill national guard duty may not have been attractive to him, for a small pension after age 65. Or...
  17. K_Z

    VA - 12 Dead including shooter, VA Beach Municipal Center, 31 May 2019

    ^^^I agree that the media and the public don't want shooters "glorified". But my whole point is that they don't want them criticized, either, because of the outsized divisive influence of identity politics-- dividing people into ever smaller victim/identity groups. We must accept that the...
  18. K_Z

    VA - 12 Dead including shooter, VA Beach Municipal Center, 31 May 2019

    IMO, the msm is even reluctant now to use adjectives such as "deranged" or "murderous" when describing shooters, UNTIL they can determine whether or not the shooter belongs to some kind of protected identity group. Not too long ago, reporters were horrified at such kind of violence, and said so...
  19. K_Z

    VA - 12 Dead including shooter, VA Beach Municipal Center, 31 May 2019

    IMO, it's extremely unlikely he was fired. In almost all government jobs, there is a protocol for firing that typically includes presence of security in HR department during the firing conversation, instant surrender of key cards/ passes, and an escort off the property. LE is typically given a...
  20. K_Z

    VA - 12 Dead including shooter, VA Beach Municipal Center, 31 May 2019

    By the way, a box of 45 caliber bullets is much heavier that you might expect.. A 45 cal pistol is also heavy (Average 27 oz empty)-- probably several (3+) pounds when loaded with a regular magazine. An extended mag makes the already heavy pistol much heavier. It takes significant strength to...

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