Corona Virus #6

[rswyan]

Well that's terrifying.

That's actually an appropriate response/reaction ... it is terrifying.

 

[ultrarunner]

Sure. And I wonder how many of those testing positive have flu like symptoms? ****, last month I had the flu and was down for 4 days. I probably would have tested positive for the China virus too.

All mass hysteria. Not buying it!

I really hope you are right but the knowledge base on all accounts says this isn't comparable to the flue...

 

[ruffdog]

Sure. And I wonder how many of those testing positive have flu like symptoms? ****, last month I had the flu and was down for 4 days. I probably would have tested positive for the China virus too.

All mass hysteria. Not buying it!

Who knows, maybe you will get your chance to experience something new. If you survive, it might prove to be exhilarating and something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table.

 

[ruffdog]

I am also wondering why we are not trying to sterilize N95 masks? Instead of throwing away after each patient encounter can we throw away the mask at the end of the shift? can we spray some disenfectant on the mask after each encounter? Or maybe UV light exposure for a few seconds? Would this help the shortage?

I heard on a Chicago radio station that PPE's in some areas are already getting scarce. They did say that they are reusing masks.

 

[California]

Listen to Ultrarunner. He works in a hospital. His info is first-hand and is far more credible than some of the armchair theories out there.

 

[MGH PA]

That's actually an appropriate response/reaction ... it is terrifying.

It's weird how it's lethal for some with no pre existing conditions and mild for others. The flu is nothing like that. The scariest part is how do you know what kind of response your body will have? They need to be working 24/7 and throwing major $ at finding a treatment...and fast. We can't wait 18 months for red tape.

 

[Jstpssng]

It's weird how it's lethal for some with no pre existing conditions and mild for others. The flu is nothing like that. The scariest part is how do you know what kind of response your body will have? They need to be working 24/7 and throwing major $ at finding a treatment...and fast. We can't wait 18 months for red tape.

That’s something nobody has mentioned; this is the first time I’m aware of that the entire world is working toward a common goal. The closest we’ve ever come was the race for the moon.

 

[California]

Thats something nobody has mentioned; this is the first time Im aware of that the entire world is working toward a common goal.

Well most everybody. The 'Hoax!' bunch is still boldly unconvinced over in the 'Friendly Politics' forum. Maybe we'll outlive them.

 

[Big Barn]

Because certain folks were getting rude and insulting or political, and the threads were closed. This is suppose to be a civil forum 'Rural Living'.

And I am embarrassed to say I was perhaps the cause of closing one of the threads. I described an action by another member as ignorant. For that I apologize to him and TBN.

I still stand by my opinion but in retrospect I should have conveyed it in a more civil manner or kept quiet.

 

[rswyan]

It's weird how it's lethal for some with no pre existing conditions and mild for others. The flu is nothing like that. The scariest part is how do you know what kind of response your body will have? They need to be working 24/7 and throwing major $ at finding a treatment...and fast. We can't wait 18 months for red tape.

The necessary pieces for the capabilities to be able to do that should have already been in place at a national/nationwide level.

Infrastructure - national focus on recruitment, education, and training ... as a public health policy priority ... research capability, etc.

And, but for a lack of national political will - and funding - it could have been.

I think that Americans are about to find out that their vaulted "healthcare system" is woefully inadequate for addressing this type of a catastrophe ...

We'll have only ourselves to blame ... if that turns out to be the case.

Of course, I certainly hope it isn't the case ... since it will probably effect me ... quite personally ...