Evil Penevil Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass 20,000; FDA Authorizes First Rapid ‘Point-of-Care’ Test Restrictions are ramping up amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, with several states moving closer to an effective lockdown. By Derek Hawkins Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus exceeded 20,000 in the United States on Saturday, according to a Washington Post count, as states ramp up restrictions on their citizens’ movements. The Food and Drug Administration approved the first coronavirus test that can be conducted entirely at the point of care for a patient — and deliver results in 45 minutes. USA Track & Field pushed for postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, adding to calls to delay the Tokyo Games. In Spain, authorities reported the country’s biggest single-day death toll, while more countries curb international travel. The British government pleaded with Britons to stop panic buying at supermarkets while Australian authorities ordered people off Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach Saturday. Illinois joined California and New York in ordering residents to stay at home, and Oregon officials indicated Friday that similar restrictions are on the horizon. President Trump’s top economic adviser said a coronavirus rescue package could ultimately inject more than $2 trillion into the economy, making it the single most expensive fiscal stimulus in American history. The Air Force flew 89 Americans who were stranded in Honduras back to the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Shocker!!!!!!!!!! 🙄 France chides 'irresponsible' citizens ReutersCopyright: Reuters France's health minister echoed recent remarks by the head of the World Health Organization and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo about people who flout directives on social distancing. "In these circumstances," Olivier Véran told a news conference, "a casual attitude is unfortunately not just irresponsible. It is dangerous - for oneself and for other people." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfc2007 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, Krapow said: Shocker!!!!!!!!!! 🙄 France chides 'irresponsible' citizens ReutersCopyright: Reuters France's health minister echoed recent remarks by the head of the World Health Organization and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo about people who flout directives on social distancing. "In these circumstances," Olivier Véran told a news conference, "a casual attitude is unfortunately not just irresponsible. It is dangerous - for oneself and for other people." Import the third world get the third world. Like I said the Coronavirus is the least of France's concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-they-call-it-the-apocalypse-inside-italys-hardest-hit-hospital-11960597 That's a hard watch. Another 800 dead in one day in Italy. I can also see a full proper lock down coming to the UK, maybe even start of next week. The amount of groups of people out in parks, markets etc in London today was ridiculous. Not giving a f**k about keeping their distance or anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Over 80 million Americans under virtual lockdown as restrictions tighten Updated March 21, 2020, 5:17 PM EDT The number of Americans under virtual lockdown grew Saturday to over 80 million, with New Jersey joining the list of states issuing a stay-at-home order or other sweeping mandates to fight the spread of the new coronavirus. “We must flatten the curve and ensure residents are practicing social distancing," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said, adding, “Even with this order in effect … life in New Jersey does not have to come to a complete standstill.” New Jersey's stay-at-home order applies to nearly all of its 9 million residents. It comes after Illinois issued a similar mandate Friday for its 13 million residents and following California's stay-at-home order for its population of 40 million. In New York, with a population of over 19 million, the governor has ordered that all nonessential businesses keep their workers home. Pennsylvania's governor has also ordered that all businesses that are not "life-sustaining" close. New York also announced Saturday that the number of coronavirus cases there now tops 10,000. Worldwide, there are now more than 275,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University. Most cases in New York City are of people under 50 Most people who have tested positive for coronavirus in New York City are younger than 50, according to figures released by the city Saturday. This does not reflect the ages of those who have died, only people confirmed to be infected with the virus. (MORE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathmandu Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 15 hours ago, dcfc2007 said: Trump is the only man that can save us. This is a message from God. I would compare it Moses and the plague. Yes, I can only imagine what the poor man has been through. Thoughts and prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 35 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said: Most cases in New York City are of people under 50 Most people who have tested positive for coronavirus in New York City are younger than 50, according to figures released by the city Saturday. This does not reflect the ages of those who have died, only people confirmed to be infected with the virus. (MORE) Yes, plenty of 30 of 40 year olds in intensive care in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Here's one for the conspiracy buffs. Read the full story by clicking on the headline (my highlight): U.S. intelligence reports from January and February warned about a likely pandemic By Shane Harris, March 20, 2020 at 8:10 p.m. EDT U.S. intelligence agencies were issuing ominous, classified warnings in January and February about the global danger posed by the coronavirus while President Trump and lawmakers played down the threat and failed to take action that might have slowed the spread of the pathogen, according to U.S. officials familiar with spy agency reporting. The intelligence reports didn’t predict when the virus might land on U.S. shores or recommend particular steps that public health officials should take, issues outside the purview of the intelligence agencies. But they did track the spread of the virus in China, and later in other countries, and warned that Chinese officials appeared to be minimizing the severity of the outbreak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Another normal day. To be enjoyed now even more than ever ! Breakfast, swim, beer at the beach later... This post expresses exactly how I see thing : Meanwhile in the jungle preventive measures are taken. Dogs being washed in the (not so clear) stream.. Kids are swimming in this stuff, so they maybe end up more resistant then the average city folk ? Bintang factory not yet lockdowned, praise the Lord ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued a 5-page detailed list of "life-sustaining businesses" which are allowed to remain open despite the lockdown order. I'm sure many will be happy that booze manufacturers, distributors and retailers are on the list. You can see the full list here. An excerpt: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan the terrible Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Krapow said: https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-they-call-it-the-apocalypse-inside-italys-hardest-hit-hospital-11960597 That's a hard watch. Another 800 dead in one day in Italy. I can also see a full proper lock down coming to the UK, maybe even start of next week. The amount of groups of people out in parks, markets etc in London today was ridiculous. Not giving a f**k about keeping their distance or anything. its amazing footage ...very powerful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan the terrible Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Thai Spice said: Another normal day. To be enjoyed now even more than ever ! Breakfast, swim, beer at the beach later... This post expresses exactly how I see thing : Meanwhile in the jungle preventive measures are taken. Dogs being washed in the (not so clear) stream.. Kids are swimming in this stuff, so they maybe end up more resistant then the average city folk ? Bintang factory not yet lockdowned, praise the Lord ! its a garbage message 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 cities are without doubt the most worrying with so many people clustered together, same here of course. condos/appartments often crammed together doesnt help in these times. scary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fforest Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) .... Edited February 11, 2021 by fforest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aqualung Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Don't worry chaps Up here in Lancashire we've had a message from 103 year old Vera Lynn and an old rendition of "we'll meet again". Bloody brilliant and a much better listen than some radio shows getting together and playing "you'll never walk alone" simultaneously and better than some hipster playing guitar on Instagram. Let's get the ration books printed now and learn to queue properly at the butchers for a pigs trotter or a newspapers worth of tripe. Luxury. Get your newspaper bog rolls sorted in your luxury indoor loos and make sure your windows are blackened of a night time. Don't forget though, the knocker upper will be tapping on your upstairs window at 6am with his long stick reminding you to get up for work int Cotton Mill or downt pit or at local iron works. It's alreet though frt kids, up ont Lancashire moors lookin at all breet leets Ower Manchester and Liverpool. Spotleets are gradley. Oh my mi dad's OK over there in Dunquirk.... Hope he's alreet. Not seen Im in over 4 years and mi ma's gotten herself pregnant. Nice surprise for mi dad if he meks it home. No idea why I wrote that lot chaps... Means bugger all to most of you but means a lot to me lol! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers4Life Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Only 4.5% of the people worldwide have died from this virus. However, 95.5% have recovered. Italy has one of the oldest populations in the world. High rate of smoking as well. These percentages are overall and not broken down by age. Even so, this virus is not a death sentence fellas. However, if these fucktards continue to ignore the precautions put into place, it is not helping matters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Steelers4Life said: Only 4.5% of the people worldwide have died from this virus. However, 95.5% have recovered. Italy has one of the oldest populations in the world. High rate of smoking as well. These percentages are overall and not broken down by age. Even so, this virus is not a death sentence fellas. However, if these fucktards continue to ignore the precautions put into place, it is not helping matters. The Virus is way down the list of what will be causing deaths.....People losing their jobs, income, no money to pay rent buy food etc will be the real killer if this drags out long enough... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I've been wondering if a better approach might have been for the 20% at greatest risk of death from the virus due to pre-existing medical conditions should have been the ones to self isolate while the 80% majority continued on with their lives. Yes, a good portion of the 80% would become infected at some point, but by most accounts the symptoms are mild and easily dealt with bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, and acetaminophen to control the fever. It sucks if you're in the 20% high risk category, but is it worth the social and economic disruption having everyone self isolate to protect the 20%. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers4Life Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: I've been wondering if a better approach might have been for the 20% at greatest risk of death from the virus due to pre-existing medical conditions should have been the ones to self isolate while the 80% majority continued on with their lives. Yes, a good portion of the 80% would become infected at some point, but by most accounts the symptoms are mild and easily dealt with bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, and acetaminophen to control the fever. It sucks if you're in the 20% high risk category, but is it worth the social and economic disruption having everyone self isolate to protect the 20%. Interesting point, very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 52 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: I've been wondering if a better approach might have been for the 20% at greatest risk of death from the virus due to pre-existing medical conditions should have been the ones to self isolate while the 80% majority continued on with their lives. Yes, a good portion of the 80% would become infected at some point, but by most accounts the symptoms are mild and easily dealt with bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, and acetaminophen to control the fever. It sucks if you're in the 20% high risk category, but is it worth the social and economic disruption having everyone self isolate to protect the 20%. 48 minutes ago, Steelers4Life said: Interesting point, very interesting! Slowly, slowly...we are getting to the REAL question.... And its way lower then 20% ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Spot on. Call me whatever you want. Panic is NOT the answer. Edit : anybody who thinks human can win over nature should stop drinking the cool aid. Nature ALWAYS win. Edited March 22, 2020 by Thai Spice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan the terrible Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 52 minutes ago, Thai Spice said: Spot on. Call me whatever you want. Panic is NOT the answer. Edit : anybody who thinks human can win over nature should stop drinking the cool aid. Nature ALWAYS win. like streptococcal disease?...tell that to Mr Fleming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Lots of scams and phishing attempts attempting to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. FTC & FDA: Warnings sent to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments March 9, 2020 by Colleen Tressler The FTC and FDA have jointly issued warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat or prevent the Coronavirus. The companies’ products include teas, essential oils, and colloidal silver. The FTC says the companies have no evidence to back up their claims — as required by law. The FDA says there are no approved vaccines, drugs or investigational products currently available to treat or prevent the virus. The seven companies are: Vital Silver Aromatherapy Ltd. N-ergetics GuruNanda, LLC Vivify Holistic Clinic Herbal Amy LLC The Jim Bakker Show (MORE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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