Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #45

[pocketaccent]

84 residents evacuated from Riverside nursing home with 39 coronavirus cases after employees don’t show up
Dozens of residents have been evacuated from a Riverside nursing home with nearly 40 reported novel coronavirus cases after employees at the facility failed to show up to care for patients on two consecutive days, health officials said Wednesday.
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[gregjrichards]

Hospitals in Sweden have stopped using the malaria drug chloroquine on coronavirus patients after reports it was causing blinding headaches and vision loss.

Doctors in the Vastra Gotaland region, 200miles west of Stockholm, are no longer administering the medication, touted as a 'miracle drug' by Donald Trump.

A number of patients at hospitals in the county reported suffering cramps, peripheral vision loss and migraines within days of being prescribed the tablets.

For one in 100 people, chloroquine can also cause the heart to beat too fast or slow, which can lead to a fatal heart attack.

Coronavirus Sweden: Chloroquine trials stop due to side effects | Daily Mail Online

 

[gregjrichards]

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered flags around the state to fly at half-mast in honor of those who have died from COVID-19 after recording the state's deadliest 24 hours which claimed 779 lives.

Cuomo, speaking at his daily briefing in Albany on Wednesday, said there was a 'mix' of emotions that came with the fact New York has flattened the curve of new infections and new hospitalizations while the death toll keeps ticking up.

It will continue to rise, he said, as more people who entered the hospital 10 days ago or two weeks ago and who needed ventilators, fail to recover.

The total death toll across the state now sits at 6,268 - more than double the number of people who died in 9/11.

Grief-stricken Gov. Cuomo orders flags to fly at half-mast after a record 779 coronavirus deaths | Daily Mail Online

I’m so sorry about the devastating loss of so many people in New York and the United States.

 

[RoadToSerfdom]

Minnesota (POVnow) MN Sen. and Dr. Jensen said that he received a 7 page document from the MN Department of Health advising him to fill out death certificates with a diagnosis of #COVID-19 whether the person actually died from COVID-19 or not. Can we trust the death numbers we've been seeing?

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Global death toll passes 83,000
At least 83,615 people have now died worldwide, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. They say at least 1.4 million people have been infected, more than 300,000 of whom have recovered.

UK suffers deadliest day
Official figures show that 938 more people have died in UK hospitals, taking the overall total to 7,097 and marking the deadliest single day since the outbreak began. The true death toll is likely to be significantly higher once those who have died outside such facilities are taken into account.

The UK government says it has tested 232,708 people, 60,734 of whom were positive, and that 19,438 people have been admitted to hospital.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance | World news | The Guardian

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Fifteen die in care home during virus pandemic

15 dead in a Luton care home.

Getting very worrying now.

"Fifteen residents at a care home have died during the coronavirus pandemic.

Five of those who have died at Castletroy Residential Home in Luton have been confirmed as being positive with Covid-19.

The home has 69 beds for elderly people with nursing or personal care needs.

Dr Sultan Salimee, from Public Health England (PHE) East, said it was "continuing to work closely with the care home, providing public health advice to stop the virus spreading".

The other 10 residents who died have not been tested for coronavirus, a PHE spokeswoman said.

A PHE statement said: "In occasions where some cases have already been tested positive in a care home, we do not advise testing of new cases as it will not change the public health management." "

So what did they die of ? Is it just assumed they died of CV19? Not good enough PHE.

I'm really surprised that the death rate hasnt been skyhigh in all healthcare or nursing homes across all countries worldwide.

Here in the US some nursing homes across the states are known to not take care of their elderly patients well even in normal times. In several stories I've read over the years nursing homes have been found to be filthy, and many of the elderly were found to be mistreated, and abused.

I know in many countries the elderly are highly regarded, and taken care of very well.... whether its inside the homes with their family members or in a place who takes excellent care of them in their older age.

However it seems so many of our elderly in our country who are in nursing homes are forgotten souls who's own families doesnt even come to see them. Maybe that is one of the reasons why there are horror stories of gross neglect, and abuse happening in nursing homes. The staff knows no one ever comes to see them from their own family to make sure they are getting excellent care they all so richly deserve, even more so now if possible.

As an aside:
One of our daughters from Atlanta called, and was telling me this past Monday she saw a news story out of CA where a nanny smothered a young child, yet they listed the child's death as being from the virus. She didnt tell me if the child was autopsied to make sure they actually had the virus, but she did say the media did ask why it was listed that way instead of murder. The spokesperson said if anyone has the virus the federal government allocates more money depending on the amount of virus cases they have.

She calls me just about every day so when she calls I will ask her which news site she saw it or read it on.


Jmho tho

 

[Rocco]

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Coronavirus death toll estimate is lowered from 82,000 to 60,000 and the peak day for death is brought forward to April 12 where more than 2,200 Americans are predicted to die in 24 hours, new data shows

The estimated death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States has been lowered from 82,000 to 60,000 after new projections scaled back the number of fatalities over the next four months by 26 percent.

The updated projections has also brought forward the peak day of deaths to April 12 where an estimated 2,212 deaths are expected to occur over 24 hours.

New projections scale back US coronavirus death toll to 60,000 | Daily Mail Online

" The peak day for deaths is brought forward to April 12 where more than 2,200 Americans are predicted to die in 24 hour''

April 12th = Easter

 

[SuziQ]

Are the field hospitals full?

I have no idea. But it would have been smart to reserve a place for non Covid related patients.

 

[beatrixpotter]

Britons face food shortages and 'skyrocketing' prices as coronavirus risks halt on exports

I can't keep up with this thread but I'm not sure if this was shared. I'm wondering what sort of supply chain disruptions we can expect here in the US. I don't know what all we import. But right now tons of food is being dumped because it can't be gotten to consumers in part due to the food no longer going to restaurants etc. I watched a video earlier of an onion farmer showing his crop just rotting in the field and saying the supply chain has been disrupted.

I tried to order food for my mom off Amazon last night. What a mess. So little to choose from. And the canned goods were leaving my cart before I had a chance to finish the order.

Maybe because I have 8 kids to feed. Maybe because I garden and know how hard it can be to truly grow a decent amount of food. Maybe because I'm an anxious person already. But this whole food security and food supply chain disruption has been concerning me since January and is only increasing.

 

[zecats]

What's the "two week lag"?

Sort of the time it takes between acting and seeing results.

1)Here's an article that discussing the time lapse between calling for social distancing and seeing a flattening of the curve.

Coronavirus: Is social distancing working?

What can we learn from looking at other countries about the effectiveness of social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus?

"When we look at other countries such as China, specifically the Hubei Province and Wuhan, and Italy, we see that they’ve implemented social distancing, which has been quite restrictive. Still, there is this exponential growth in the number of new cases of coronavirus after the restrictions. That’s pretty scary—and it can be confusing. You think you’re doing the right thing, staying at home for two weeks or more. But it’s hard to see the impact that it’s having. This is happening throughout the world.

The good news is that, in other countries, about after two weeks or so, it looks like the number of new cases per day does seem to be peaking, plateauing and then declining. And there’s a good epidemiological reason for that.

It takes almost a week or so before symptoms develop, and then it takes another few days for someone to go to the hospital, and then another few days for them to actually get tested and get their test results back. So there is going to be a natural lag or delay between when you implement successful interventions to reduce the spread of disease and when you see the actual number of reported cases peak or begin to drop.

So, the first few weeks of social distancing might be discouraging. But I believe that eventually we’ll see the number of new cases drop—thanks in large part to the social distancing we’ve been doing."

2) And a quote from NJ Gov Murphy about deaths and the timeline of social distancing (from his press conference today).

Murphy said many of the deaths announced Wednesday are likely people who were infected weeks ago, just as the state started to implement strict social distancing rules. He said he would be more likely to tighten rules further.

 

[oviedo]

Britons face food shortages and 'skyrocketing' prices as coronavirus risks halt on exports

I can't keep up with this thread but I'm not sure if this was shared. I'm wondering what sort of supply chain disruptions we can expect here in the US. I don't know what all we import. But right now tons of food is being dumped because it can't be gotten to consumers in part due to the food no longer going to restaurants etc. I watched a video earlier of an onion farmer showing his crop just rotting in the field and saying the supply chain has been disrupted.

I tried to order food for my mom off Amazon last night. What a mess. So little to choose from. And the canned goods were leaving my cart before I had a chance to finish the order.

Maybe because I have 8 kids to feed. Maybe because I garden and know how hard it can be to truly grow a decent amount of food. Maybe because I'm an anxious person already. But this whole food security and food supply chain disruption has been concerning me since January and is only increasing.

I don't think you are alone in your concern - here we have had quite a bit of limits placed on pasta, canned goods, rice, beans etc. Even broth is limited and flour and yeast are scarce too. fresh vegetables are still ok but potatoes are a hit or miss. We are set to peak a few weeks earlier and I'm not going out at all except work - we will make our pantry and freezer last. My parents/grandparents taught me to keep a full pantry and freezer in case of lean times. I'm glad.
JMO

 

[tresir2012]

Britons face food shortages and 'skyrocketing' prices as coronavirus risks halt on exports

I can't keep up with this thread but I'm not sure if this was shared. I'm wondering what sort of supply chain disruptions we can expect here in the US. I don't know what all we import. But right now tons of food is being dumped because it can't be gotten to consumers in part due to the food no longer going to restaurants etc. I watched a video earlier of an onion farmer showing his crop just rotting in the field and saying the supply chain has been disrupted.

I tried to order food for my mom off Amazon last night. What a mess. So little to choose from. And the canned goods were leaving my cart before I had a chance to finish the order.

Maybe because I have 8 kids to feed. Maybe because I garden and know how hard it can be to truly grow a decent amount of food. Maybe because I'm an anxious person already. But this whole food security and food supply chain disruption has been concerning me since January and is only increasing.

I really think this article is scaremongering. Plenty of food in shops in UK ATM despite many having been stocking up for about three weeks. (Not me, just been doing my normal 10 day shop).

 

[mickey2942]

I really think this article is scaremongering. Plenty of food in shops in UK ATM despite many having been stocking up for about three weeks. (Not me, just been doing my normal 10 day shop).

I also saw that H & M has a food box of pastas, beans, rice, tins of meat. Reasonable prices.

 

[j_in_c]

Minnesota (POVnow) MN Sen. and Dr. Jensen said that he received a 7 page document from the MN Department of Health advising him to fill out death certificates with a diagnosis of #COVID-19 whether the person actually died from COVID-19 or not. Can we trust the death numbers we've been seeing?

This was a very odd news source -doesn't appear to actually be NBC or CBS despite putting a small version of their logo in there.

I think we will find that deaths are being (marginally) under-reported in the US as opposed to over-reported. With a shortage of tests, does it make sense to use them on a deceased person?
Commissioner blasts Athens nursing home for unreported COVID-19 deaths
ETA: Also this story:
Staggering Surge Of NYers Dying In Their Homes Suggests City Is Undercounting Coronavirus Fatalities

 

[10ofRods]

So a two week death lag from first diagnosis. I wish they would get those malaria and ebola drugs in the treatment pipeline. I'd love to know the 15 locations where they are doing it.

A study from France shows that the anti-malaria drugs aren't working any better just anti-biotics. However, another study shows that the anti-malarial, when combined with zinc, has a specific action that enables zinc to get inside T-cells (which the virus apparently blocks - I think it's T-cells, I don't have the citation right in front of me).

You can't just go get either the malaria drugs or ebola drugs right now, and would have to be diagnosed with CoVid and be in a high risk group to get into a study.

 

[Sundog]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today at his press briefing appealed to churches and synagogues to safely celebrate Holy Week and Passover. In response to a question from the press regarding any churches that defy this order, the Governor said "you are playing with the lives of your congregation." He said he would not violate people's First Amendment rights, but "we are asking everyone to love your neighbor."

He closed his remarks by saying "We're Buckeyes, we're strong, and together we can overcome anything."

This guy and his team are amazing. He really cares about the people of his state, and wants to do right by them. He agonizes over every decision he has to make, but makes them in a timely manner.

 

[10ofRods]

My husband and I have made a list of doctors and dentists appointments we need to take care of during the break. If there is a break. We will still wear masks when's get possible.

Let us know when your area opens doctors and dentists for non-essential services. My dentist only comes in if it's an emergency, but has to have one staff person there as well (all masked of course). The dentist would still be risking exposure unless she's changed to an N95 or other mask and is wearing goggles. She only had surgical masks when my husband had to go in the day before the mandatory lockdown. Dentist was already doing emergency only.

We were just discussing what it would be like to have to wear masks in the classrooms - we're not reopening where I work until late August.

 

[pocketaccent]

Wanted: People who know a half century-old computer language so states can process unemployment claims - CNN

Wanted urgently: People who know a half century-old computer language so states can process unemployment claims

(CNN)On top of ventilators, face masks and health care workers, you can now add COBOL programmers to the list of what several states urgently need as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.

In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has put out a call for volunteers who know how to code the decades-old computer programming language called COBOL because many of the state's systems still run on older mainframes.
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[tresir2012]

A study from France shows that the anti-malaria drugs aren't working any better just anti-biotics. However, another study shows that the anti-malarial, when combined with zinc, has a specific action that enables zinc to get inside T-cells (which the virus apparently blocks - I think it's T-cells, I don't have the citation right in front of me).

You can't just go get either the malaria drugs or ebola drugs right now, and would have to be diagnosed with CoVid and be in a high risk group to get into a study.

I posted a link to it. It was 1,000 in it so far.

Here's the link again.

Large-scale trial for coronavirus drugs launches in UK

"The UK Government has announced that a large-scale randomised trial has been launched to assess potential treatments for Covid-19 (coronavirus).

The RECOVERY trial is currently evaluating HIV drugs lopinavir/ritonavir as well as anti-inflammation steroid dexamethasone and anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine. Additional experimental drugs can be added to the study in the future.

Said to be the largest of its kind in the world, the study is being conducted by the University of Oxford at more than 130 NHS hospitals across the country.

It is designed to enrol adults hospitalised due to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) infection. So far, nearly 1,000 patients have been recruited at 132 hospitals within just 15 days and more participants are expected to register in the coming weeks.

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “The UK is leading the way on research in the race to find treatments and we have now launched the largest trial in the world, pooling resources with our world-leading life science sector.

“As one of three major trials funded by the government, this marks a major milestone in our battle against coronavirus and offers renewed hope that together we can beat this.”

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care provided £2.1m to support the RECOVERY trial."

 

[tabitha111]

There was a report I posted yesterday or day before -"how we have been fooled by the corona virus and now we have found it's secret". This is the original research from which that laymans report is based on. The virus is very different. It is attacking the hemoglobin, binding to the porphyrin, breaking the iron ion out, so oxygen can not be carried. It explains why men, older people have more of abnormal hemoglobin, and why Chloroquine interferes with the virus. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s...