Corona Virus Updates Part 5

originally posted by: CrazeeWorld777

originally posted by: pasiphae
a reply to: Karyotype

This is my hope because where I am... TX... it's going to get very hot very soon and with as many big cities as we have we're looking a HUGE problem in the coming weeks if it doesn't slow down.

Apparently this virus doesn't like hot weather.

The virus seems to be doing quite well in south Florida. How hot does it have to get before the virus becomes uncomfortable?

a reply to: NxNWest

Put some bleach in that wash water for the dishes.

That doesn't really help if you're already infected.

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Prof. Steve Hanke
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A tragic scene in #Spain: Spanish hospitals are all out of beds and have resorted to treating patients on the floor. If world leaders do not react quickly to get ahead of the #Coronavirus, their countries could soon endure the same fate. #CoronavirusEspaña

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originally posted by: pasiphae
Prof. Steve Hanke
@steve_hanke
A tragic scene in #Spain: Spanish hospitals are all out of beds and have resorted to treating patients on the floor. If world leaders do not react quickly to get ahead of the #Coronavirus, their countries could soon endure the same fate. #CoronavirusEspaña

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Sadly, that's not gonna happen. Only Asian countries really know what to expect and even they were surprised. We can think of the worst scenario that can happen and it's not even close of what can really happen ... We all will be prepared for the next crisis, but this one will probably be the one to teach us

a reply to: MonkeyBalls2

Yeah, I seen that. They did the same yesterday. So who has the right numbers? Johns Hopkins University has NY at 15777.

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BREAKING: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard predicted the U.S. unemployment rate may hit 30% in 2Q and warned of an unprecedented 50% GDP quarterly drop | #OOTT #coronavirus via @SteveMatthews12

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a reply to: baburak

I agree. Things do not look good.

originally posted by: Chance321
a reply to: MonkeyBalls2

Yeah, I seen that. They did the same yesterday. So who has the right numbers? Johns Hopkins University has NY at 15777.

I think check at least 3 sites, and two of them should be right. I hope.

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originally posted by: Rich Z

originally posted by: CrazeeWorld777

originally posted by: pasiphae
a reply to: Karyotype

This is my hope because where I am... TX... it's going to get very hot very soon and with as many big cities as we have we're looking a HUGE problem in the coming weeks if it doesn't slow down.

Apparently this virus doesn't like hot weather.

The virus seems to be doing quite well in south Florida. How hot does it have to get before the virus becomes uncomfortable?

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No idea. I was only posting what I had read about the virus spreading faster in cold climates... no idea if its true.

a reply to: MonkeyBalls2

Was strange as dropped by 10k.

originally posted by: 38181
a reply to: ValentineWiggin

I bet he waits until spring break is over then announces a full state shutdown. SC is a poor state and they need as much revenue as possible.

Are richer states on full shutdown?

a reply to: DanDanDat

Yes.

Harvey Weinstein positive:

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McDonalds UK to close all restaurants at 7pm tomorrow UFN:

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originally posted by: 38181
a reply to: DanDanDat

Yes.

Which ones?

JUST IN: Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus!

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I keep seeing more coronavirus deaths now on Facebook with people posting information.
Thought i'd share one here

Take a look at this photo. This was my Auntie Steph Peart. She was actually like my second Mom. She brought me up as a child as much as my Mom did. She was the most vibrant, beautiful and wonderful souls that you could ever meet. This week, she caught the Covid-19 virus and was self-isolating... Yesterday my uncle (her brother) was dropping some stuff off for her...but she didn't answer the door. She had fallen asleep and unfortunately, didn't wake up. There were only four Peart's left; me, Mom, my Uncle Chris and Steph... Now there are three. We are all beyond devastated. She was truly the kindest woman I've ever met. People say these things when people pass away, but it's the absolute truth.

I'm not really a big social media poster, but I wanted to draw your attention to something very serious...

Steph died of Covid-19, but:

*She had no underlying medical conditions.
*She was healthy.
*She was only 60 years old (and looked amazing for her age - the photo is a very recent one).
*She was NOT what you would call a person in the 'vulnerable' category.
*She was healthy, vibrant and not in anyway 'at risk'.

I, myself, was under the illusion that it was really just 'vulnerable' people that were truly at risk; after all, that's the primary news we keep hearing. When you hear about 'vulnerable' people, you think of frail old dears with a multitude of ailments... People who've had a long life with forty medicines to take each morning. You think that the chances of it affecting you or anyone other than your very ill elderly parents or grandparents are still very slim. You may even think that the societal reaction is a little over the top. After all, it's just 'a bad cold', and old people die of things like influenza anyway so it's not much different to that...

You hear about people in the news that were younger or fully healthy, but with no direct context, and the constant media frenzy, you don't know what to believe. Here, I just wanted to provide context... It's real, and it needs to be taken VERY seriously. Please don't think I'm panic-mongering here, I'm just trying to share how unexpected and close to home this whole thing can be, and how it needs to be taken VERY seriously. Take every measure that you can to stop you and your loved ones from being at risk. Be mindful of any areas that other people may have touched, from pin machines and cashpoints to money and shopping trolleys. There are countermeasures you can take. Gloves, frequent washing, face masks.

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There are more and more appearing online.

Also I mentioned yesterday I keep seeing deletions of information online, like 1984 style.
That depressing video that Sky News filmed in Bergamo, Italy in the hospital (with the sci fi style head coverings on the patients) has been taken down! Not sure why, the cynic in me says it is because it is just too real for people to handle or the authorities just don't want us to know the truth anymore.
I keep seeing posts on Facebook deleted, ESPECIALLY ones about children.

Now, if this is some sort of deletion tactic, is it simply because they DO want us to catch it (either for their 'herd immunity' plan) and many of us to die? It just seems like these stories are a good deterrent to stop people going out and mixing and taking stupid risks - and yet they keep getting deleted. Why is this???/

This then makes me think of the media here in the UK. Much of it is focused on the supermarkets. Now it is a HUGE problem here, we have online supermarket delivery and you can't even book a month ahead! It's insane. I used to be able to get a slot the next day if i wanted. So yeah, it's a big story, so i understand the air time. But honestly, there is not so much airtime about the hospital situations, no behind the scenes info (or very little). So is it because they (the authorities/PTB/whatever) want us to go and buy. The empty shelves fuel the panic - people see no food and think - ok i gotta go out and buy in case there's nothing left. And in doing so get infected. ... it seems very little has been done to ensure we don't all get it. The closing of pubs and stuff isn't even enforced properly yet.
I just keep thinking it doesn't make sense. Am i overthinking this??

I know this isn't news so much, but I just want to follow up on the Pandemic bank holiday season here in the UK... because it blows my mind. I'm trying to get a handle on all the people I see out there living in blissful ignorance. Do they even know what is going on?

All the bikers I mentioned at the start of the day ended up in Matlock Bath and many other popular destinations.
I just found this tweet:-

"Have you seen the pictures of Matlock Bath? It's full of bikers and families, enjoying the sunshine like a normal spring weekend. Meanwhile I'm at home with a feverish coughing baby, and after our 14 day isolation will be back working in the hospital lab."

It is beyond belief. I'm not even sure how you reach these people. There is a whole tonne of shaming going on though with Covidiot! trending here. It still frustrates the living hell out of me all these hours later. If it is the same tomorrow, I'll probably start breathing fire and begin my road sign painting operation. Hope other counties suffer less moronic behaviour.
Anyway, it seems like a small thing, but when the numbers go through the roof here, this will be why.

Spreading awareness is actually pretty important at this point. I might design some printable signs for people to put up in their windows, or on roadsides or something.

Brazil are starting to see higher numbers of cases. Today at 368.