COVID-19 Links, facts and discussion. Politics and hyperbole welcome.

[VikingsGuy]

I did wonder about the use of UV light for sanitizing. Any know about this?

In general, medical/industrial quality UV light does a pretty good job with flat smooth hard surfaces like table tops. Less so on other surfaces. Can't be used at all for hands, etc. I have not seen data specifically directed at this particular strain of coronavirus. Cheapo novelty "black lights" are worthless.

 

[grizzly_]

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Though 2 days old, this chart helps me put into perspective some of the stats we’ve seen, and give them context.


Piles and piles of data sets here at ourworldindata

Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19)

Country-by-country data and research on the pandemic. Updated daily.

ourworldindata.org

I see low testing numbers like that and then see articles like below saying Ohio may already have 100,000 undiagnosed cases and it makes me wonder if CV is much more present here than many of us know.

Even if it's not 100,000, it's certainly not only the few confirmed cases

Ohio Department of Health believes 100,000 Ohioans are carrying coronavirus

The state has five confirmed cases, but Ohio has only been able to test a handful of cases.

www.kgun9.com

 

[SAJ-99]

Here is a good site that is updated frequently. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

 

[Irrelevant]

https://institutefordiseasemodeling.github.io/COVID-public/reports/Working%20paper%20%E2%80%93%20model-based%20estimates%20of%20COVID-19%20burden%20in%20King%20and%20Snohomish%20counties%20through%20April%207.pdf

 

[Nameless Range]

This is an interesting Twitter thread from a scientist who studies viruses who thinks COVID19 has been here a bit longer than we think.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1238643280679563265

 

[Oak]

While some continue to focus on the death rate and the fact that the majority are going to be exposed anyway, it's important to understand that the need for social distancing is to slow the spread and reduce impacts to the healthcare system. These two links get at that point:

Former US Surgeon General

Thread by @vivek_murthy: THREAD: Yesterday, I spoke with doctors from one of the nation’s leading academic hospitals located in a state where #COVID19 cases are incr…

Thread by @vivek_murthy: THREAD: Yesterday, I spoke with doctors from one of the nation’s leading academic hospitals located in a state whereases are increasing quickly. This is what they told me: They've been seeing *many* patients with symptoms concern…

threadreaderapp.com

Colorado hot spot

Pitkin County stops testing for COVID-19

If you are feeling the symptoms of COVID-19, local health officials are asking you to self isolate for 14 days because Pitkin County is no longer doing tests for

www.aspentimes.com

 

[406dn]

I found this site, copied then realized it got posted a couple of hours ago. Here it is again, it tracks the timeline vs cases, deaths, recoveries very well. Kinda sobering.

United States COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer

United States Coronavirus update with statistics and graphs: total and new cases, deaths per day, mortality and recovery rates, current active cases, recoveries, trends and timeline.

www.worldometers.info

 

[noharleyyet]

SIAP...

Covid vaccine update: Those that work - and the others on the way

Covid vaccination campaigns are under way in the UK and across the world.

www.bbc.com

 

[3855WIN]

Really enjoyed British Columbia, but sure was great to see the good ol US OF A again last night. Took this pic in the Vancouver airport. Had to laugh.

 

[3855WIN]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1238972568129933313

 

[Oak]

Not political, but it’s worth reading what Newt Gingrich has to say.

I Am in Italy Amid the Coronavirus Crisis. America Must Act Now—And Act Big

Italy's drastic measures are not an overreaction. President Donald Trump and Congress must do even more to protect the American public and economy.

www.newsweek.com

 

[Hunting Wife]

Interesting article. Very preliminary research, but several researchers independently seeing the same patterns that look like asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic people may be driving infection rates more than previously thought. If that’s true, I wonder if we’ll see more stringent social distancing practices enacted by local governments.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cn...th/coronavirus-asymptomatic-spread/index.html

 

[Oak]

This is not a snow day.

Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day

Originally published by Ariadne Labs on March 13, 2020

medium.com

 

[Schaaf]

I thought the visuals the Washington Post put together do a great job of showing how effective social distancing can be.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

 

[diamond hitch]

I finished my last chemo in January and have ben teaching safety awareness at Tech. At this time I don't know if I have developed any white blood cells yet. I guess I'm hiding out for spring break at the ranch. A place that even free beer doesn't atract visitors.

 

[Northwoods Labs]

I went out ice fishing today, only guy on the lake. We have plenty of TP around here......for now.

Schools closed for 2 weeks, I can't decide if this was a wise or unwise decision. Concerned for my grandparents and my sister who lives in Milwaukee, guess it's like chaos down there trying to get stuff

 

[Doublecluck]

Report: Plasma Therapy Showing ‘Excellent’ Results Against Coronavirus

According to Columbia University Center for Infection and Immunity’s Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, dubbed the “Virus Hunter,” plasma therapy has been working very well against novel coronavirus, and is expected to be available to the public in four weeks. A paper set to come out soon in “a very prominent...

dlvr.it

Antibodies from COVID-19 survivors could be used to treat patients, protect those at risk

Infusions of antibody-laden blood have been used with reported success in prior outbreaks, including the SARS epidemic and the 1918 flu pandemic

hub.jhu.edu

 

[TwistedSage]

My personal concerns, obviously health of my family, friends and everyone in general. My mom is 63 works in a hospital in NJ, I talked to her on Friday and she pretty much said it's a matter of time before it makes it into the hospital. Worried about her. The community I live in in eastern NM has a lot of seniors I'm hoping being out in the country provides a buffer at the same time worried about everyone making into town for supplies if there are any and not getting sick in the process.

On the other hand I'm almost more scared of people's reactions than I am the virus. If people dont stop the panic buying and hoarding and start using common sense, the panic robbing wont be far behind.
Everything here has been shut down for three weeks here. The next three weeks is crucial. If life doesn't resume after this three weeks the financial hurt will be reverberated immensely. This three weeks may already put business under and hurt many workers. Restaurants, retail, construction, office work where telework is not an option are all going to feel it. Once everyone runs out of leave if they have any, hopefully there are some savings. For the majority there is probably not.
I'm not a very religious man. I have prayed on this.

 

[3855WIN]

Twisted, I think warm weather will save us. If we ever needed warming, it’s now.

 

[one ate E grain]

Wife works for 3 specialist surgeons in Denver, their hospital has already set up a covid 19 group and all 3 volunteered to be on it unknown to the others :-0 They only took one. They are booked out until mid May with appointments anyway. They juggle the people that have aggressive cancers or emergency cases that other docs couldn't handle, and try to get those folks to the front of the line, but the docs are already overworked.

All the ski resorts shut down as of tonight. I've been reading most of the links provided elsewhere, I think things are going to get real in a little bit. All the docs take it real serious. Governor has been trying to get in front of things but our health care system is already stretched thin with population growth. Schools, rec center, library, closed. Too many out at restaurants and bars. Maybe them too soon.

Locally I've been following https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus

Oh, and we know one infected person but not a close friend, just someone we know. Stay healthy, good time for lots of reloading.