Corona Virus #5

[ruffdog]

One mans prudent stockpiling of stuff is another mans hoarding.

Is the need from FEAR or SURVIVAL? Pretty big gray area depending how a person thinks.

 

[D2Cat]

Here's a link showing some of the research being done to find a way to slow and eventually stop the virus. Coronavirus outbreak: Top coronavirus drugs and vaccines in development

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I read that the average age of CV-19 deaths in Italy is 79.5 and most had high blood pressure.. I wonder if it was high blood pressure that was not being treated? I heard about the malaria drug that has some promise on the CV update from Feds this morning..

Regarding N95 masks, 3M is making 35million per month, but only 5million were approved for medical. The feds got that changed very recent and now the whole 35 million are available for medical use.. other companies are stepping up, heard GM might make ventilators at some of the auto plants.

RACGP - ACE-inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19: What GPs need to know

I am starting to think some blood pressure meds make COVID-19 harder on the patient. The BP connection is real but the WHY is the question.

 

[rswyan]

Wifey did the census thing online last night. No census taker coming to OUR house.. She said it took about 6 minutes. Piece of cake.

:thumbsup:

 

[MGH PA]

Here's a link showing some of the research being done to find a way to slow and eventually stop the virus. Coronavirus outbreak: Top coronavirus drugs and vaccines in development

All great and all but the FDA has already said they won't fast track anything without significant testing on dosage. Everything seems to be 6 months to 1.5 yrs out. Frankly, at the rate we're heading, that will be too late.

 

[sd455dan]

Goes back to what I said when this whole thing hit the fan: the high transmissibility of this virus is a really big deal.

Although not necessarily highly lethal to everyone, it is extremely infectious ...

Yep posted in the 1st Coronavirus thread Feb 16

Ro was believed to be ~3 COVID 19
~1.8 Spanish Flu

Unfortunately the mathematical spread in countries that did not immediately test and quarantine is bearing out.

 

[MossRoad]

Wifey did the census thing online last night. No census taker coming to OUR house.. She said it took about 6 minutes. Piece of cake.

Ours showed up the other day. Will be filling it out this weekend.

 

[ruffdog]

Chloroquine.....what is it and side effects.

Chloroquine: MedlinePlus Drug Information

 

[rswyan]

Yep posted in the 1st Coronavirus thread Feb 16

Ro was believed to be ~3 COVID 19
~1.8 Spanish Flu

Unfortunately the mathematical spread in countries that did not immediately test and quarantine is bearing out.

:thumbsup:

 

[pennwalk]

Think the wife would be mad if I panic bought a new tractor ...lol

That's not panic it's smart. Have you ever heard of anybody getting infected riding a tractor? I'm not panicked but I am a little concerned. I heard if things get bad enough they may restrict travel. I am kind of counting on being able to get to the farm to keep from going stir crazy at home.

Chris