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

[Dr. Blackheart]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/5052788002

Some hope but I think these are months away.

[GooooMarquette]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-italy-hospitals-doctor-lockdown-quarantine-intensive-care-a9401186.html

See the link.

Thanks. Very sad situation. I sure hope we can minimize the need to make those choices here.

[forgetful]

Having seen the press conference today, my take away is that we are a long ways from getting a handle on this from the standpoint of testing.

Testing is still going to be rationed for what sounds like 2-weeks to first responders and the elderly, or critically sick. That means that the garden variety illness will still be out there, undetected, and possibly circulating virus, spreading it further.

That means we are at the mercy of people following extreme social distancing to stem a massive growth of this illness.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

That means we are at the mercy of people following extreme social distancing to stem a massive growth of this illness.

"Rep. Devin Nunes of California urged Americans to go out and visit bars and restaurants on Sunday, amid mounting calls by experts for people to avoid public gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19."
https://news.yahoo.com/local-pub-while-experts-call-182229550.html

Well that's helpful.

[cheebs09]

"Rep. Devin Nunes of California urged Americans to go out and visit bars and restaurants on Sunday, amid mounting calls by experts for people to avoid public gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19."
https://news.yahoo.com/local-pub-while-experts-call-182229550.html

Well that's helpful.

I believe CA closed all bars and restaurants and only allow delivery, takeout, and drive through.

[MU82]

"Rep. Devin Nunes of California urged Americans to go out and visit bars and restaurants on Sunday, amid mounting calls by experts for people to avoid public gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19."
https://news.yahoo.com/local-pub-while-experts-call-182229550.html

Well that's helpful.

Consider who his idol is.

[MUfan12]

CDC recommends no public gatherings of 50+ for the next 8 weeks.

I think June looks like the best case for baseball. Not sure what the NBA and NHL will do.

[GooooMarquette]

Having seen the press conference today, my take away is that we are a long ways from getting a handle on this from the standpoint of testing.

Testing is still going to be rationed for what sounds like 2-weeks to first responders and the elderly, or critically sick. That means that the garden variety illness will still be out there, undetected, and possibly circulating virus, spreading it further.

That means we are at the mercy of people following extreme social distancing to stem a massive growth of this illness.

You're probably right...but there appear to be regions where lower-risk people can get tested if they're symptomatic.

Just one relevant data point - I know of a twenty-sonething kid in rural Iowa who developed a sore throat and dry scratchy cough, and he got tested yesterday. Didn't hear the results, but I sure hope the kid tests negative...among other things, because he works in retail and has had contact with LOTS of people lately.

[jesmu84]

Fed just cut interest rate by a full point in an attempt to avert economic collapse....

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/business/economy/federal-reserve-coronavirus.html

And 700 billion in  QE

[jesmu84]

My hospital - and most in state of Indiana - have suspended elective surgeries.

Unprecedented

[lostpassword]

"Rep. Devin Nunes of California urged Americans to go out and visit bars and restaurants on Sunday, amid mounting calls by experts for people to avoid public gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19."
https://news.yahoo.com/local-pub-while-experts-call-182229550.html

Well that's helpful.

This doesn't help either:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/15/politics/oklahoma-governor-deleted-tweet-coronavirus/index.html

I found this simulator interesting:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

[Dish]

If this virus happened under any other president in history, it would be a no-brainer. But these are dire times.

Still, I'll be shocked if it isn't postponed by midday tomorrow.

I believe it would be Pritzker's decision (?). It seems contradictory to have restaurants/bars close (dine in) and yet have people at polling places (especially older people). Two other states postponed, I'm not sure why Illinois is hell bent on having Tuesday be voting day.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

At least get it right if you are going to fly off the handle about politics.  Dish is talking about IL.

[Let's Go Warriors]

At least get it right if you are going to fly off the handle about politics.  Dish is talking about IL.

Sorry
What is someone supposed to take from "This Administration"

Also.

I really believe
Trump
Democrats
Media

All really let us down.  This was an issue in early January...
They were all fighting over impeachment instead.

A$$clowns all of them...

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Barely the Chinese fully appreciated what they had on 1/15.  Just take a breath man.  It is a fact that one party controls the bureaucracy.  So there will be stones thrown.   Were all in this together.  Good news is that everyone is now taking this seriously and the Dr's seem to be directing the policy recommendations.   

[forgetful]

You're probably right...but there appear to be regions where lower-risk people can get tested if they're symptomatic.

Just one relevant data point - I know of a twenty-sonething kid in rural Iowa who developed a sore throat and dry scratchy cough, and he got tested yesterday. Didn't hear the results, but I sure hope the kid tests negative...among other things, because he works in retail and has had contact with LOTS of people lately.

I'm afraid that there are very poor policies and guidance on these issues, so it will be a very random process, highly dependent on where you live.

[rocky_warrior]

Sorry
What is someone supposed to take from "This Administration"

Also.

I really believe
Trump
Democrats
Media

All really let us down.  This was an issue in early January...
They were all fighting over impeachment instead.

A$$clowns all of them...

We're trying to leave political finger pointing out of it.  But if you really think Trump is the politician  who has handled this the best - well, you're clueless.  But we agree, they're all assclowns, it's just that the assclown at the top gets the most criticism - much like a head coach does.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

But we agree, they're all assclowns, it's just that the assclown at the top gets the most criticism - much like a head coach does.

Except Xi.  For some reason there isn't anyone around that criticizes him. 

[warriorchick]

I believe it would be Pritzker's decision (?). It seems contradictory to have restaurants/bars close (dine in) and yet have people at polling places (especially older people). Two other states postponed, I'm not sure why Illinois is hell bent on having Tuesday be voting day.

Because Illinois.

[JWags85]

My hospital - and most in state of Indiana - have suspended elective surgeries.

Unprecedented

NYC just enacted the same this afternoon

I think June looks like the best case for baseball. Not sure what the NBA and NHL will do.

I don't know about the NHL, but there has been chatter for a long time about the NBA starting later and ending later, avoiding more head to head matchups with football. Postponing the season and carrying it out through the summer would be a really interesting test of that potential viability.

[Jockey]

I believe it would be Pritzker's decision (?). It seems contradictory to have restaurants/bars close (dine in) and yet have people at polling places (especially older people). Two other states postponed, I'm not sure why Illinois is hell bent on having Tuesday be voting day.

I agree with all you say here, Dish.

[Pakuni]

I believe it would be Pritzker's decision (?). It seems contradictory to have restaurants/bars close (dine in) and yet have people at polling places (especially older people). Two other states postponed, I'm not sure why Illinois is hell bent on having Tuesday be voting day.

Not necessarily defending the decision, but there's a vastly significant difference between a person's experience in a polling place and a person's experience in a bar or restaurant. Most people - especially in a primary when turnout is very low - are in and out of their polling place in a matter of minutes, with little to no close contact with others.
On the other hand, people sit in bars and restaurants for hours at a time, usually surrounded by many others, touching multiple surfaces, using restrooms and often touching or exchanging glasses, plates, money, etc.

A case can be made for postponing the primary, I suppose, but that doesn't logically follow the restaurant bar closings. Rather, the polling place is much more akin to picking up food from a deliveryman or drive-through window - which will continue in Illinois - than it is sitting down for a meal or happy hour.

FWIW, it's not just Illinois. Ohio, Florida and Arizona also are holding primaries Tuesday.

[CreightonWarrior]

Someone in Omaha who just tested positive for Coronavirus attended both the Creighton/Georgetown and Creighton/Seton Hall games last weeks so that's really comforting. Also reminds me that the last game of the regular season was JUST 8 days ago. Felt like a month ago.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Consider who his idol is.

Putin.

[MU82]

We're trying to leave political finger pointing out of it.  But if you really think Trump is the politician  who has handled this the best - well, you're clueless.

An absolute disaster from the get-go: downplaying the coronavirus; repeatedly lying about its potential effect on Americans and our economy; doubling-down whenever challenged with facts;  negating his own experts' opinions, often at the same press conference

Rocky's edit: I realize I'm enabling here.  But hey, don't go overboard.