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The flu circulates the globe readily. Strains originate from all over the world, including the US. The Spanish Flu originated in the US or Mexico in swine populations. Other strains are constantly circulating in the population, both domestically and abroad. They simply spread more readily in the winter "flu seasons", in more temperate/seasonal climates. One reason for the idea that they "come from Asia" is that in East Asia there is a large population base not too far from the equator, where there really aren't seasons. That means that H3N2 strains can circulate in that population continuously and often aggressively, and then new strains of H3N2 can circulate from that reservoir. Historically there is widespread tracking of this reservoir. That isn't the case with H1N1 strains, or other new strains that emerge from animal populations. Those emerge anywhere.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/24/close-to-100-accuracy-airport-enlists-sniffer-dogs-to-test-for-covid-19Woof!
Who do you trust more regarding COVID-19 information?https://twitter.com/ryanstruyk/status/1308832034106806275?s=19
More people need to recognize that death is not the only significant consequence of this illness, and that serious long-term problems aren’t limited to patients with pre-existing conditions.
Not necessarily significant (that we know), but one of my coworkers still can't smell or taste anything 2+ months after testing negative (after obviously testing positive).
I've been curious, is it taste/smell anything or is it more like after some people have strokes or other issues and need super salty, Smokey, Spicey flavors to get any taste whatsoever?
I'll enquire next time we chat. As I understood, it was everything. Was drinking cheap/bad wine in a virtual happy hour because it didn't matter. Could only feel the burn of whiskey after swallowing, no flavors. But as you can tell, my questions mostly involved adult beverages
Florida Man:https://twitter.com/JonLemire/status/1309530248975876107?s=19
Father of BYU OL Tristen Hoge says Hoge has pneumonia after contracting COVID-19https://sports.yahoo.com/father-of-byu-ol-tristen-hoge-says-hoge-has-pneumonia-after-contracting-covid-19-212117876.htmlHoge, a senior, transferred to BYU from Notre Dame and has been a starter on the Cougars’ offensive line. Marty Hoge said in his video that his son’s coronavirus case should be a reminder for people to take the virus seriously.“Those of you who are skeptical of ‘man it’s just a cold or a cough’ and no effects — man, I gotta admit that I was maybe one of them,” Hoge said. “But when it hits home, you’ve got to keep it real.”
Since the Wisconsin thread is just a pissing contest between FIBS and guys who wear cheese on their heads, I will post this here.Wisconsin on Thursday logged the highest number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and reported nearly 2,400 new coronavirus cases, the second-highest daily case count ever.
Something like this would probably move the topic back on track.
You would think so, right? But I tried posting something like this in the Wisconsin thread a day or two ago, and it didn’t even register.
I mean, what are we supposed to do or say that hasn't been done or said dozens of times already?Cases are going up. Hospitalizations are going up. Deaths will follow.Hopefully it won't be a repeat of New York in April or Texas, Florida and Arizona this summer.
Non-elected Missouri Governor Mike Parson has been a big anti-masker. He has previously deferred to local authorities throughout the state on all things pandemic. He has previously said, "You don't need the government to tell you to wear a dang mask. If you want to wear a mask, wear a mask." He has been seen at many events without a mask throughout the pandemic.Today, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife announce they have tested positive for COVID-19. They of course still aren't interested in wearing masks or encouraging others to do so. He will have to reschedule his debate with opponent Nicole Galloway as he will be in quarantine.