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COVID-19 (coronavirus disease)/SARS-CoV-2 virus

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by tinman, Jan 22, 2020.

  1. Hakeemtheking

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    That graph is concerning for America. For the past 7 days, we've been shooting straight up, nearly 90% angle. When will the USA graph starts bending?!?
     
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    this is a well-known journalist in the matt taibbi mold... not sure what to make of his write-up defending raoult..

    https://asiatimes.com/2020/03/why-france-is-hiding-a-cheap-and-tested-virus-cure/
     
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    I'm not sure but a Google search of Vesper and the company I work for resulted in an interesting find. A former London College of Medicine student and Vesper employee is located in our office here in Houston. I sure hope there are medical benefits but the company is in business to make money. Saving lives I suppose is gravy and good PR.
     
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    i mean... sometimes you just need a ref, namean?
     
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    She went on today that I was legally allowed to come over because the police chief of league city said you could be with family.

    She didn’t understand that it meant people who live IN your house. My sister and her 3 kids went over there yesterday because they had the same understanding.

    It sucks. I love my family, and just have to bite my tongue at times.

    I might go over to their house this weekend, but directly into the backyard and hang out. Although my wife, who is the smartest of all of us, is completely against it. But with how unsafe my parents have been, who are in their late 60s, it’s scary thinking of what could happen. Maybe drinking a beer 10 feet away wouldn’t be so bad.
     
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    Went and saw my parents two nights ago. I sat on the front porch steps and my dad stood at the door. My mom, who doesnt understand the situation as well as my dad, came out, so I just walked into the front yard and played with the dogs to keep a distance from her. It was good to see them and it was was good for them to seem that I was alright.
     
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  9. Lemonte

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    I got a virus screening test Monday. My symptoms were so slight you could hardly recognize. They said they would give me the results in 48 hours. It was more line 72 hours. I figured no news is good news. My wife brought the grand babies over . We had a lot of fun playing and bonding. After they left I got a phone call saying I tested positive. Wow. those babies are so beautiful. So is my wife. I don't want to leave either. This is like boxing an invisible opponent. You cannot see it or tell where it is coming from. I've never seen anything like this ever.
     
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  10. CCorn

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    Both my parents think this is nothing and will be over with next week. I’m hoping if I do come over they will respect our distance.

    My father works in foodservice sales and his main clients are healthcare accounts so he’s been in hospitals/retirement homes recently.
     
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    Whoa? Your positive? Take care of yourself and family/friends.
     
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    You are so gentle to your parents.

    We have consficated their car keys.
    Tough love.
     
  13. Hakeemtheking

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    This virus is super contagious. Your whole family needs to be tested and so is everyone who has had contact with you guys.
     
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    Sorry to hear that and thank you for sharing your story. I hope your recovery goes as smooth and quickly as possible.
     
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    Go buy an oxymeter to monitor your oxygen saturation. Keep taking your temperature. Don't forget this virus attacks in stages. In the beginning it is mild, but then it COULD possibly attack all of a sudden.
    If possible , allow your fever to run- this helps your body battle the virus- but don't let it run too high!
    With the first sign of dyspnea go to a hospital. (breaths/minute around 20). Talk to your doctor daily.
    You can win this!
    Have courage and be strong! Keeping our spirits strong is half the battle! It also helps the immune system.
     
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    No more tests in Burnet/Blanco County. They tested 4 positives before they ran out.

    If you feel sick, you are supposed to drive to Cedar Park or Austin. This is brilliant, like a swiss ****ing watch.
     
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    Are these stores that remain open doing enough to wipe down and disinfect surfaces? Are they wiping down and disinfecting POS, door handles, carts after every use? I know they have lines on the floor for keeping a safe distance and plexiglass, but what about everything else? Anyone been out lately? They’re only allowing a limited number inside, but what good does that do if people are still using the pin pads, scanners, and carts?
     
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    They do everything big in Texas, boy I tell ya.
     
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    In order to control this, I think we need to take some notes from the India police quarantine handbook. Appears effective

     
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