COVID-19 (f/k/a "the Coronavirus")

[Coleman]

I completely agree. This is a very scary virus. I'm not minimizing that at all. When I compare it to the flu, I do not intend at all to suggest that this thing isn't extraordinarily serious where there are outbreaks. Only that people in the US should not be overly concerned about catching it themselves. Concerned about the people  in China? Absolutely. Concerned about impact on world economy? Yep. Concerned about actually acquiring it in the US? Probably not...especially if you don't live in fear of catching the flu.

We are pretty much in agreement then. We are lucky the CDC is really good at what they do. Probably one of the most under-appreciated government agencies.

[jesmu84]

We are pretty much in agreement then. We are lucky the CDC is really good at what they do. Probably one of the most under-appreciated government agencies.

Probably need to cut their budget then.

[Benny B]

We are pretty much in agreement then. We are lucky the CDC is really good at what they do. Probably one of the most under-appreciated government agencies.

No matter how good you are, when you essentially have the power to lock down and quarantine a major city, nobody's going to like you... even if you're trying to save their life.

Welcome to parenthood.

[mu_hilltopper]

Probably need to cut their budget then.

So much this!  They've let like 15 cases through to the US, that's unacceptable.   What are they doing with all their money?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

So much this!  They've let like 15 cases through to the US, that's unacceptable.   What are they doing with all their money?

Coke and whores...but for medical research purposes. Probably.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

We are pretty much in agreement then. We are lucky the CDC is really good at what they do. Probably one of the most under-appreciated government agencies.

A container showed up today from our Chinese customer.   They were returning empty spools and crates to us for our reuse.

Some of the floor workers were freaking out that our engineer called the CDC.  The CDC called him back indicating we had nothing to worry about and even less so since the crates spent several weeks on a boat crossing the Pacific followed by a cross country trip from California.

[Hards Alumni]

South Koreas numbers today are... not reassuring.

[Jockey]

The Trump administration fired the entire pandemic response chain of command, and dismissed the White House management infrastructure.

He pushed Congress to cut funding for disease security programs created by Bush and Obama. Then, Trump lopped off $15 billion in national health spending and zeroed out the global disease-fighting budgets of the CDC, NSC, DHS, and HHS.

[Hards Alumni]

South Koreas numbers today are... not reassuring.

I said this three days ago when the number was 53.  Currently, its at 433... so an 8x increase in three days.

Looks like we might actually be seeing what this virus can do... and its not good.

[Hards Alumni]

My guess is that by the end of next week the total confirmed infected will be over 100k.

[Cheeks]

The Trump administration fired the entire pandemic response chain of command, and dismissed the White House management infrastructure.

He pushed Congress to cut funding for disease security programs created by Bush and Obama. Then, Trump lopped off $15 billion in national health spending and zeroed out the global disease-fighting budgets of the CDC, NSC, DHS, and HHS.

Interesting how this isn't politics but when another admin is shown to have tried to cut funding the post is deleted.  So strange.

[mu_hilltopper]

Interesting how this isn't politics but when another admin is shown to have tried to cut funding the post is deleted.  So strange.

Yes, there's terrible moderator hypocrisy on this forum.   You should be outraged.

[Cheeks]

Yes, there's terrible moderator hypocrisy on this forum.   You should be outraged.

I just find it strange that someone brings up CDC PROPOSED cuts and when someone shows the previous guy did the same thing....it is deleted.  Wonder how come?

[Hards Alumni]

I just fine it strange that someone brings up CDC PROPOSED cuts and when someone shows the previous guy did the same thing....it is deleted.  Wonder how come?

Because you're off topic.  You don't have to ruin every thread with your political garbage.  This is moderating 101.

If you want to 'point out hypocrisy, there is an entire world to do it.   No one cares, and it isn't relevant to the discussion at hand.  Yet you CONTINUE to think that it is important.

If you have a problem with the post in question, report it, and ask for its removal.  But your false outrage and attempts to continually change the narrative are exhausting.  Its why you're so despised here. 

Read the room.

[mu_hilltopper]

I just fine it strange that someone brings up CDC PROPOSED cuts and when someone shows the previous guy did the same thing....it is deleted.  Wonder how come?

Tell me about it!  The hypocrisy is unbearable, right? 

If it isn't, how can we get you to that point?  (Asking a friend.)

[Cheeks]

Because you're off topic.  You don't have to ruin every thread with your political garbage.  This is moderating 101.

If you want to 'point out hypocrisy, there is an entire world to do it.   No one cares, and it isn't relevant to the discussion at hand.  Yet you CONTINUE to think that it is important.

If you have a problem with the post in question, report it, and ask for its removal.  But your false outrage and attempts to continually change the narrative are exhausting.  Its why you're so despised here. 

Read the room.

Oh mods were notified.... it's weird, if no one cares why would anyone care if someone posted that the previous administration did the same thing...you know since no one cares. 

[Benny B]

Looks like we've got more than one virus in this thread.

[rocket surgeon]

Coke and whores...but for medical research purposes. Probably.

smith and i have had some fightin words, but this one made me LOL, spittle and milk out the nose funny!  good one T! 

[Hards Alumni]

Oh mods were notified.... it's weird, if no one cares why would anyone care if someone posted that the previous administration did the same thing...you know since no one cares.

Because you're a nutjob and take it to extremes.  You can't help yourself.

[rocky_warrior]

Welp, this had been a good thread with COVID-19 updates. One of the few superbar threads I follow. Now I see why you all report chicos as a thread ruiner.

I have to admit, he usually doesn't bring up or mention politics (others actually do that more), but he sure does have knack for public whining and complaining! 

Drop it cheeks.

Anyhow, looks likes China's financials due to CV are finally starting to get recognition. And with worldwide cases spreading (Italy!) Still impressive CDC has handled it here well, even with the cruise ship passengers - despite media outrage, it was for our own good!

[mu_hilltopper]

DOW expected to open -850 points this morning due to COVID-19.

[Goose]

Topper

I am completely shocked it has taken this long for the market to respond. On 2/3 I wrote down the NASDAQ was 9270 and fully expected a big pullback starting roughly around that time. It is currently approx at that point now. I have great concerns over the virus and the how it will affect the global economy for the remainder on the year. We are in the first inning of this potential crisis., I am afraid.

[Hards Alumni]

Topper

I am completely shocked it has taken this long for the market to respond. On 2/3 I wrote down the NASDAQ was 9270 and fully expected a big pullback starting roughly around that time. It is currently approx at that point now. I have great concerns over the virus and the how it will affect the global economy for the remainder on the year. We are in the first inning of this potential crisis., I am afraid.

I think it took this long because certain people were warned to slowly pull out.  But that's just the crazy in me talking. 

The numbers out of Italy are of extreme concern. 

This is a global pandemic whether the WHO wants to call it that or not.

[Jockey]

This is a global pandemic whether the WHO wants to call it that or not.

Because China tried to cover it up rather than deal with it when they needed to, this has all the earmarks of a classic pandemic. Once the spread has started, it is not easy to stop.

[rocket surgeon]

weird, i've owned the stock called gilead for some time and just added to it last week-my suspicions were unfortunately right on.  they have been working on a drug called remdesavir, an anti-viral that may be effective against the coronavirus.  it hasn't been approved anywhere to use, but one has to think the pressure is on