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Corona Virus Daily Thread #20

Posted on 03/18/2020 10:36:37 AM PDT by Mariner

Day #19 here:

http://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3825446/posts?q=1&;page=1


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: chinavirus; communityspread; coronavirus; covid19; cvlivethread; livethread; wuhansarscov2
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To: cgbg

Congress—here we go—first positive case...

The U.S. Congressman who tested positive for coronavirus participated in House votes on Friday 3/13, one day before he developed symptoms

https://twitter.com/lookner/status/1240412476329603077

For those who don’t remember, I am predicting 22 positives in Congress (House of Representatives) in the next month—so lets say by April 18.

Over/under anyone? ;-)


461 posted on 03/18/2020 4:05:48 PM PDT by cgbg (BOLO--escaped SNF resident--Joe Biden)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Some mornings, I wake up and, for just a second forget that this crap is happening.

I remember we used to say, ‘oh, that was before 0bama’ about things that we couldn’t believe had changed - for the worse! - like healthcare, being spyed on, debt, etc...

Now, I guess we’ll look back and say, ‘oh, that was before CV’.

Another devastating milestone :(

I pray we/the country/POTUS use this as a golden opportunity to make things better than ever and bring back our med/med supply and all other manufacturing, from China.

What an economic kickstarter that would be.


462 posted on 03/18/2020 4:05:57 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.cuase)
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To: RummyChick

I live in NW Las Vegas, in the ‘burbs. I would imagine that the distribution/supply chain problems are mainly in the high population density areas, which makes sense. Maybe it’s coming here too, as people seek goods in suburban areas that are running out in higher density areas.

Not discounting the problem, only pointing out that the bare shelf issue is temporary and that no one has reason to panic. Long-term economic issues are a cause for concern, but when you consider that America is a capitalist economy, what else do we have? The stock market has to rise, and it will eventually.


463 posted on 03/18/2020 4:06:43 PM PDT by scottinoc
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To: cgbg
For those who don’t remember, I am predicting 22 positives in Congress (House of Representatives) in the next month—so lets say by April 18.

Over/under anyone? ;-)

Eh, not funny. Disturbing actually.

464 posted on 03/18/2020 4:08:09 PM PDT by Fury
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To: cgbg

Yikes....Rep Mario Díaz-Balart, R-FL


465 posted on 03/18/2020 4:09:10 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.cuase)
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To: Fury

I admit I am subject to dark humor.

The reason to track Congress (as I explained much earlier in this thread) is that it is an effective way to track the scope of the infection, since each case will be publicized.

I am predicting the “first wave” (prior to the shut-downs) will be 5% of the population.


466 posted on 03/18/2020 4:10:14 PM PDT by cgbg (BOLO--escaped SNF resident--Joe Biden)
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To: LilFarmer

He has his priorities straight, right?

I stocked up on Rao’s marinara, a few weeks ago.


467 posted on 03/18/2020 4:11:38 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.cuase)
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To: Mariner

Well, gonna go downstairs, get ready for bed, and channel surf some before going to sleep. The way things have gone so sideways so fast, the combination of caffeine and fear has me so wired, I doubt I’ll get to sleep right away, even though I’ve been up since 3pm yesterday (night shift at work - on-site (!) - last night).

Not gonna watch Tucker tonight. He’s been a straight arrow throughout this unfolding disaster, but his narrative might wind up with me taking another shower from loading my undies. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a little better. Good night, all.


468 posted on 03/18/2020 4:12:47 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Wu Flu! (when I feel heavy metal) Wu Flu! (when I'm pins and I'm needles) Wu Flu!)
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Las Vegas Mayor responding to Nevada Governor about 30 day shutdown of non-essential businesses:

“I know we, and they, cannot survive any total shutdown of the economy for any length of time beyond the immediate week or two,” she said, pointing to the hospitality industry and mom-and-pop shops in particular. “Thus, my full efforts will be focused on keeping as many of our people as possible employed and asking the governor to shorten the projected shutdown.”

https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/cannot-survive-las-vegas-mayor-asks-governor-to-shorten-business-shutdown-1984653/

Cannot survive.
Las Vegas, as an entity...as a city of 2.5 million...will dry up and blow away in the desert winds without tourism.


469 posted on 03/18/2020 4:15:39 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Jane Long
just saw this. do they do this in hospitals???

Hulk Smash Tweets!!! @bigsexy1253 I’m a 10-year Navy veteran with experience in Avaition Electronics as well as CDI (Collateral Duty Inspector for Quality Assurance) I used to have to turn in calibration equipment and as a shop supervisor I took pet in many internal audits. That barcode is from a govt...


470 posted on 03/18/2020 4:15:48 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: LilFarmer

Thanks for ping:) God help them.


471 posted on 03/18/2020 4:18:58 PM PDT by SE Mom (Screaming Eagle mom)
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To: cgbg
Undertand.

I don't want to see anyone get COVID-19 or suffer the economic damage that will be upon us.

My heart breaks for senior citizens who look scared when they can't find the things they need in stores. Saw some real kindness in that store when a couple of people gave some of their grocery items to an older man and woman, who were looking for the same items. I hope their children will help look after them. 40-50 years ago - sure. Today - I don't know.

472 posted on 03/18/2020 4:18:58 PM PDT by Fury
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To: RummyChick

Coronavirus patient on hellish ordeal: ‘I was screaming for mercy and praying to God’

https://nypost.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-patient-on-hellish-ordeal-i-was-screaming-for-mercy-and-praying-to-god/


473 posted on 03/18/2020 4:19:10 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

We all need to relax - seriously. I’m not a flubro by any means. What is happening is bigger than all of us. Been spending a lot of attention to prepping, being careful, keeping informed, etc.

At some point, though, we have to take a step back

I had this conversation with my family today. Anxiety and stress are killers too.

I’ve been taking some down time each day - no TV or radio. Been cooking, gardening, taking a walk, reading, praying. Even (ugh) housecleaning.

Going to take some time tomorrow to clean out the clutter in the spare room.


474 posted on 03/18/2020 4:20:23 PM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: RummyChick

He’s lying, nobody can read that barcode.

That said, Hanks was in an Aussie govt hospital. It’s all they have.


475 posted on 03/18/2020 4:20:48 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: RummyChick

Harris said the doctors gave him a cocktail of vitamins — including lots of vitamin C — cough medicine, an experimental antiviral medication, a malaria vaccine and antibiotics.


476 posted on 03/18/2020 4:20:50 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Mariner

“Will they come out of this legendary heroes?”

I don’t think anyone will. I don’t think we will glamorize any of it when it’s finally over. More like we will all have PTSD, and it will be something we just don’t like talking or thinking about.


477 posted on 03/18/2020 4:21:03 PM PDT by BusterDog
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To: Mariner

I am not sure he meant he knew based on the numbers in the bar code...just that fact that there was a barcode


478 posted on 03/18/2020 4:22:18 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: RummyChick

this guys ordeal has me shook. I can’t go through that.


479 posted on 03/18/2020 4:24:57 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Mariner

Thank you for Corona Virus Thread Number 20!


480 posted on 03/18/2020 4:36:18 PM PDT by Em and Brets Mum ("Lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel." - Proverbs 20:15)
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