“We would like the country to realize that as a nation, we can't be doing the kinds of things we were doing a few months ago. It doesn't matter if you're in a state that has no cases or one case.” - Dr. Fauci.
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“We would like the country to realize that as a nation, we can't be doing the kinds of things we were doing a few months ago. It doesn't matter if you're in a state that has no cases or one case.” - Dr. Fauci.
Well, I for one am EJECTING him as president. Maybe that's REJECTING him...:shocked2:Quote:
Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS
Most so-called experts say Covid-19 appears to be easily transmitted, person to person. More readily than the average virus is. But it is not particularly life-threatening. Not that we shouldn't take ordinary precautions. Now many in the field are saying many people will contract Covid-19 and never, ever even know it. Many people, like me, ignore minor symptoms of an "illness." I have gone to work many times running a low-grade fever, knowing I was somewhat "sick" but not feeling so bad I felt the need to stay home. I am semi-retired now and don't have the same obligations to report to a workplace anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
Of course, today, with all the hyped panic surrounding Covid-19 I suspect more people, like me, may opt to stay home. Perhaps out of some civic duty/obligation to not help spread this virus more. The greater "danger" is those who will be unaffected by the virus personally, maybe a slight fever and sniffles, spreading it to those with existing conditions (respiratory ailments) causing greater harm to them.
Again, according to some of these experts, it is forecasted that hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Americans will eventually "catch" Covid-19 with the vast majority never knowing it, or barely noticing. Of course, according to some experts, that MIGHT mean greater danger in the coming years. These viruses tend to mutate and widespread exposure to Covid-19 now will mean the virus will exist "out there" perhaps reemerging in a deadlier form.
So, again, don't panic...just take sensible precautions.
“We are encouraging all people, including family members and loved ones, to not visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities," American Health Care Association President Mark Parkinson said Tuesday.
"Until we get this under control, our new guidance, as of today, is to family members, to loved ones: Don't visit the facilities; instead, come up with an alternate way to communicate," he said, including phone, text, FaceTime or Snapchat.
"The grim reality is that, for the elderly, COVID-19 is almost a perfect killing machine," Parkinson said.
All sensible precautions...Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
But, what about the workers in these facilities? My daughter is working part-time in a nursing home, about 20 hours a week, while she is in nursing school. She told me she comes and goes, sees patients, works directly with elderly patients, some on assisted breathing apparatus, and not even once has she been screened, even asked about symptoms she may have. Nothing!
I told her, YOU take precautions, so as not to bring any of that crap home with you.
This precaution was just issued yesterday, and I know it wasn’t being followed. My wife goes to see her mother in a nursing home every day, and her mom needs caretaking help 24 hours a day. It would be like torturing her if her caretakers could not be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
I think the real danger is like dawg80 said. Many people will have the virus but not feel sick enough to change their regular routine. With no vaccine available that is a recipe for spreading like crazy. I am one of those people too. I've had a mild cough for probably two months now and still go to work. I might not even notice the difference if I am infected.
I highly doubt there is really a state that has zero or one case of this stuff. My bet is that it is widespread already and most don't even know something different is going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
Our busy ports of entry and our ability to move freely through the country is part of our national identity, just like the second amendment. Sometimes these things may cause some discomfort, but they are freedoms we should not be willing to relinquish.
Oh, I agree. I am sure we have cases in the tens of thousands in the US. We just haven’t been testing.Quote:
Originally Posted by DawgyNWindow
But slowing the spread is a worthy goal, because it is the only way we can prevent our hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
Officially a pandemic
So why did the socialist Dems. Obama/Biden/Holder/Pelosi/Reid do nothing to up America's response time and organization to battle pandemics while 8 years in office? Democrats don't know how to run state and federal governments efficiently and withoutQuote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
organized lying and cheating corruption. Of course the marxist loving media gives them cover. But a quick search brings these up even though they are spun.
From the NYTimes.
H1N1 Widespread in 46 States as Vaccines Lag
By Jackie Calmes and Donald G. McNeil Jr.
- Oct. 24, 2009
WASHINGTON — President Obama has declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, allowing hospitals and local governments to speedily set up alternate sites for treatment and triage procedures if needed to handle any surge of patients, the White House said on Saturday.
The declaration came as thousands of people lined up in cities across the country to receive vaccinations, and as federal officials acknowledged that their ambitious vaccination program has gotten off to a slow start. Only 16 million doses of the vaccine were available now, and about 30 million were expected by the end of the month. Some states have requested 10 times the amount they have been allotted.
Flu activity — virtually all of it the swine flu — is now widespread in 46 states, a level that federal officials say equals the peak of a typical winter flu season. Millions of people in the United States have had swine flu, known as H1N1, either in the first wave in the spring or the current wave.
Although there has been no exact count, officials said the H1N1 virus has killed more than 1,000 Americans and hospitalized over 20,000. The emergency declaration, which Mr. Obama signed Friday night, has to do only with hospital treatment, not with the vaccine. Government officials emphasized that Mr. Obama’s declaration was largely an administrative move that did not signify any unanticipated worsening of the outbreak of the H1N1 flu nationwide. Nor, they said, did it have anything to do with the reports of vaccine shortages.
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/u...ics/25flu.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/us/politics/25flu.html
Overheard a two men talking at table next to me last night. Talking about a dad who returned from a business trip, didn't feel well, and got tested. Instead of self-quarantining himself, he went to a daddy/daughter dance. While at the dance he received an email of his test results which showed him positive. This type of behavior is what is reckless. He should not have gone, it is all common sense type of stuff. I don't need the government to tell me to wash my hands thoroughly, avoid contact with sick people, etc.
I still believe this is a coordinated effort by media to try to get at Trump.. maybe this is a little tinfoil hat type of thinking, but in 2009 as Ray pointed out before, More than 1000 Americans had died and 20000 hospitalized BEFORE an emergency was declared. I have a cruise booked for early May, and as if now, I still plan to go.
Oh come on guys...it's just like the flu.
Dang, Obama/Biden/Hillary/Sanders and the Chinese get their greatest wish; to kill the elderly and babies without death panels and abortion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
Yep, just more air, water and food for the elitist left and of course less carbon footprint with less planes flying and ships sailing.
Hum....I'm seeing a true picture here.
Fire, earthquakes, storms = ALMIGHTY VENGEANCE ON A SINFUL PEOPLE!!!
Germs = liberal conspiracy