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Help me out here. "Expert advice" says the same thing, that masks are for the unwell, to keep their germs in. Healthy people don't need them.Then why are health care professionals wearing masks?
This image was posted by someone in my LinkedIn Network, so if the curve is off on the 'days' delay, I apologize. This however, is why I think testing is broad testing is not a bad idea. None of these countries have shown the ability to yet contain the outbreak or protect vulnerable areas (i.e. nursing homes). Thus far only a few Asian countries have--and it has been aggressive. So as Eng said earlier--slow it down, allow the health system and medical supply chain to catch up and make it to the months that hopefully present a lower risk of transmission. I also cannot think of areas where less info leads to less uncertainty/panic.
Because they are extremely close to sick person treating them?
And they know how to use them....Joe and Jane Q Public fiddle with them, touch their face, etc. Healthcare professionals know how to use the equipment appropriately so it will help prevent the receipt of germs.
So what if I get tested, don't have it, catch it the next day, and go visit grandma a few days later?How often do you expect everyone to get tested?
Masks will stop you from SPREADING. Masks will do nothing to stop you from RECEIVING.
Well, results are not instant. So while you await results, you self quarantine. If you are alerted that you came into contact with another infected person you test again.
Ok so I self quarantine then catch it. Back to square one. What if I don't know I came in contact with an infected person?
That is exactly why we test, and find out where people have been in the past. To establish who may or may not be infected.Information saves lives.
There is a hot rumor spreading around campus that classes are canceled for the rest of the month.It is not true (at least as of the time of this post).If your MU kid tells you he doesn't have to go to class, set them straight.
That matters at outbreak, we're past that so its not as critical
Yes, that is my position. It will save lives, and that is what we should be prioritizing. You start with people who have had close contact with those who are infected and then you test people who have been where the infected have been, then you test the people who have had contact with those folks. It is an outward spiral that forms a net that finds out who has it, and how and where it is transmitted. Cast a wide net, catch a lot of fish. What is the reason to not test everyone? Cost? I get that there is a lack of test kits, but that should be resolved quickly. I also imagine that China would be willing to send the US and others kits as soon as they can produce them.The CDC can kick rocks. They're telling people to not wear masks despite SK's advice that it helps. Their response to this appears to be very inadequate on the surface as well. Hopefully, they have a better plan than, 'wait and see'.
You get tested because employers will pay you to stay home!https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-coronavirus-leave-policy-kentucky-paid-2020-3 Honestly, I understand the statement "testing doesn't mean much for me", but if you know you have it, you shouldn't go anywhere, and once you feel better, you're supposed to get tested again to be sure your isolation can end.I don't understand the arguments against testing...
Just curious: where did you get your MPH? Or your MD?
This is interesting .. "quarantine lite" ..https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/new-york-rochelle-coronavirus-containment-zoneResidents of the area will be allowed to leave and enter the zone, small businesses are expected to remain open, and people will be allowed to move about as they would in a normal day, officials said.What's the point of that? Maybe they could make the people wear a scarlet "C" or something.
By the end of the week I'm guessing most colleges will be shut down through spring break.
Same place the rest of us did. FWIW, my degree from Marquette is in Biomedical Science.
Uh, no. I got my MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, class of ‘87. I can’t dunk, but I understand epidemiology and disease management, and can read and understand CDC and WHO guidelines.
Just received from Purdue:"FUTURE CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION: All faculty and staff should move their courses to online or alternative delivery before March 23 and should be prepared to continue as long as in-person instruction seems inadvisable (potentially through the end of the semester). To be clear, the campus will remain open after spring break. However, starting March 23, students must take their courses online...Students in the residence halls have the option of choosing whether to return to campus or not after spring break. Again, we will work to ensure that all students can complete their program of study online or have other accommodations."Spring break is next week, so this is taking effect after the break. I wonder if my daughter's friend will still come with her, or if she'll head home. I suppose that will likely depend on what we opt to do (i.e., keep her home or let her return).
i think that sound we just heard was hards face plant
I hate doing that; the fact that most here didn’t know about my degree shows that. But I can’t tolerate a know-it-all who claims to understand something like this better than the experts at CDC and WHO, and who talk down to anyone who doesn’t follow his lead...