Corona Virus # 3

[ruffdog]

Over 10,000 cases in Italy now.

 

[/pine]

Alternatives to basic hand sanitizer are wet wipes like those from Clorox and Lysol etc...

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/sars-cov-2-list_03-03-2020.pdf

 

[Jstpssng]

Alternatives to basic hand sanitizer are wet wipes like those from Clorox and Lysol etc...

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/sars-cov-2-list_03-03-2020.pdf

Or good old fashioned soap and water.

 

[MossRoad]

Purdue university announced today that after spring break, which starts next week, they will hold no in-person classes starting Monday, March 23 for as long as advisable and possibly through the end of the semester in May.

COVID-19 Update from President Daniels and Provost Akridge - Office of the President - Purdue University

Indiana University announced today something similar at all it's campuses state-wide. They will suspend in-classroom teaching for at least 2 weeks after spring break ends.

Indiana University suspends on-campus classes amid coronavirus concerns | Fox 59

 

[California]

I'm still puzzled as to why this particular virus is getting the attention it is getting. Something isn't adding up. What do some know that isn't obvious to me?

It's unusual in a couple of ways:

The effects are serious to anyone who already has respiratory problems, at least as serious as known varieties.

No vaccine or natural resistance exists. Once it gets started in a community there's only treatment for symptoms, nothing to reduce the effect.

It seems to have a higher multiplier - contagion of others per infected person - than other similar flus plus the contagious period can be before any symptoms are apparent. That makes it scary, a PR problem. And the contagion can spread into the health providers requiring them to quarantine and be out of service. In contrast Ebiola for example isn't contagious before the victim is visibly sick so it's easier to avoid.

Most of all, the rate of spread isn't understood yet. Estimates range from minor to plague. This is affecting the economy and therefor the political response.

 

[Molalla1]

I'm still puzzled as to why this particular virus is getting the attention it is getting. Something isn't adding up. What do some know that isn't obvious to me?

Not a bad inquiry. I also wonder about such.

 

[CalG]

My Apologies, not 200 K deaths, only 20K . I miss read the posted data from the CDC...

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report | CDC

Hmmm 20 K .... pleas pass the tissue, I feel like I'm going to be car sick.

It still will be interesting to observe and CHANGES to infection or fatality rate with increased awareness of the general population .

Don't neglect your PPE!

 

[sd455dan]

Some possible Good news on an Old Anti- Malaria drug (Chloroquine Diphosphate) and Zinc that shows real promise to fight the CoronaVirus.

S Korea and China both have been doing some preliminary treatments/tests with this, but double blind controlled studies will be needed.

Medcram youtube on the subject:

Coronavirus Epidemic Update 34: US Cases Surge, Chloroquine & Zinc Treatment Combo, Italy Lockdown - YouTube

 

[Diggin It]

I'm still puzzled as to why this particular virus is getting the attention it is getting. Something isn't adding up. What do some know that isn't obvious to me?

Hype. It's worse than the bug.

Remember the guy that said 'the only thing we have to fear is fear itself' or something like that?

The media, the Fakebookers, Twits, and the hypesters thrive on 'fear'.

 

[dragoneggs]

But seriously... what is really driving the paranoia unless it can get much worse for the general population and not just the old, weak, and infirmed? Don't get me wrong... I'm not heartless although my wife might argue, I just don't see why it is crippling the economy.

I am definitely not trying to get political here... just trying to understand this phenomenon.