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Corona Virus daily thread #16

Posted on 03/13/2020 11:11:42 AM PDT by Mariner

Yesterday's thread is here: http://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3823939/posts?page=1301


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: anotherstupidvanity; chinaflu; commoncold; communityspread; covid19; cvlivethread; flubros; justtheflufools; kungflu; plaguethread; sarscov2; skyisfalling; thisisseries; wuhansarscov2
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To: Kazan

“An apples-to-apples comparison is South Korea where the death rate in confirmed cases in 0.7.”

Was, a few days back. Now up to 0.8% or so. The guy that was denying the numbers then claimed 99% of the remaining cases were mild (but provided no source). Wouldn’t accept that with the comprehensive testing and contact tracing that SK was doing that the 0.7% number could ONLY go up. Still true.

You can’t assume that all the unresolved cases will resolve favorably. The actual CFR is still over 11% - not the horrifying number it was a few days ago, but still pretty bad. Eventually the CFR and the DCR will converge, but because SK is doing such a thorough job it will be something higher than the current 0.8% the DCR stands at, now.

CFR - Case Fatality Rate = deaths/(deaths+recoveries)
DCR - Deaths to Cases Ratio = deaths/cases


721 posted on 03/13/2020 9:14:03 PM PDT by calenel (Don't panic. Prepare and be vigilant.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Marshall Plan for antibiotics.

And fast.

And LMW heparin and etc.


722 posted on 03/13/2020 9:14:18 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: lodi90; Kazan

It’s okay, you guys are still in the denial phase. We understand.

Just don’t get really nasty like some have.


723 posted on 03/13/2020 9:16:57 PM PDT by calenel (Don't panic. Prepare and be vigilant.)
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To: blueplum

Lord am I glad I don’t live in a place like that. Everyone here is as calm and polite as could be, but at the same time cognizant of the need to purchase food and supplies (SE WA State).


724 posted on 03/13/2020 9:17:35 PM PDT by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: Black Agnes

If we could charge meter rates it would pay. But cabs’ meters are what
they are for a reason. We scratch out a living. Delivery pays peanuts. I’ve tried to supplement with such things as Door Dash and Postmates and while the occasional order paid well over all it was a pittance.

If anyone out there is in charge of arranging these things think of contracting with a local cab company for flat rates or something. Be aware we need decent money to make it work. But we are ideal for the job you could have us dispatched or you could send out manifests the night before. We do that for medical transport and it pays well.


725 posted on 03/13/2020 9:17:42 PM PDT by Persevero (I am afraid propriety has been set at naught. - Jane Austen)
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Coronavirus may change, but won't stop, Iowa elections, secretary of state says (3/13/20)
726 posted on 03/13/2020 9:17:43 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

I become convinced we may not see antibiotics shipped to the US from China for the forseeable future.

I’m not sure there aren’t political issues in China right now. Power struggles as it were.

I still want to know who the ‘higher up’ was that got the double lung transplant so quickly. Had to be someone far up the chain.


727 posted on 03/13/2020 9:18:06 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: Persevero

Well, it looks like Kroger might be willing to negotiate. It might not hurt to make an offer as a group.


728 posted on 03/13/2020 9:18:58 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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Dordt to extend spring break, move classes online; students asked to move off-campus (Iowa, 3/12/20)
729 posted on 03/13/2020 9:19:28 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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Briar Cliff classes to move online beginning March 19 (Iowa, 3/12/20)
730 posted on 03/13/2020 9:22:44 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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St. Luke's College to extend spring break, convert to online courses as result of coronavirus concerns (3/13/20)
731 posted on 03/13/2020 9:24:32 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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To: EarlyBird

“Me? I have to make my own hand sanitizer....”

I bought extra because I knew the wife would hand some out, but post your formula, it might help someone.


732 posted on 03/13/2020 9:25:48 PM PDT by calenel (Don't panic. Prepare and be vigilant.)
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City of Sioux City announces operations updates amid COVID-19 concerns (Iowa, 3/13/20)
733 posted on 03/13/2020 9:27:31 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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Great Plains Athletic Conference suspends athletics for three weeks (3/13/20)
734 posted on 03/13/2020 9:32:23 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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To: Black Agnes

“Actually he was a cardiac surgeon.”

Don’t be surprised if all of the doctors get drafted to help when a heavy load of infected hit the hospital, regardless of specialty. I wouldn’t count on any voluntary procedures taking place, either, for a few months. Not that I’d want to be anywhere near a hospital any time soon (have stuff to cancel or reschedule, actually).


735 posted on 03/13/2020 9:32:37 PM PDT by calenel (Don't panic. Prepare and be vigilant.)
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To: calenel

2/3 91% alcohol
1/3 water
A few drops of favorite essential oil


736 posted on 03/13/2020 9:34:42 PM PDT by EarlyBird (There's a whole lot of winning going on around here!)
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To: janetjanet998

Sense that he doesn’t trust the procedure. And this then must extend to all, especially in “proximity” testing stations. With no buying store lockouts for non test electives.


737 posted on 03/13/2020 9:35:29 PM PDT by Varsity Flight (Mr. President, We the People, have your back.)
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To: independentmind

Hand sanitizer before and after.

As long as you are touching your face you will be fine.

Wash going in. Wash coming out.


738 posted on 03/13/2020 9:36:25 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: janetjanet998

And good for him.


739 posted on 03/13/2020 9:36:32 PM PDT by Varsity Flight (Mr. President, We the People, have your back.)
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Sioux City congregations make changes to worship services due to coronavirus concerns (Iowa, 3/13/20)
740 posted on 03/13/2020 9:38:34 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Show me the people who own the land, the guns and the money, and I'll show you the people in charge.)
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