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

[The Sultan]

https://twitter.com/pebonilla/status/1334711292322590724?s=20

[Hards Alumni]

https://twitter.com/pebonilla/status/1334711292322590724?s=20

Not an easy read, nor should it be

[GooooMarquette]

https://twitter.com/pebonilla/status/1334711292322590724?s=20

Yep. The attitudes of too many Americans have gone way too far in the 'me first' direction. In WWII, the whole country faced widespread hardships and deprivations for years, all to support the war effort. Today, too many Americans can't be inconvenienced to wear a simple mask and follow guidelines on social distancing and holiday gatherings.

Very sad.

[Marquette Fan]

https://twitter.com/pebonilla/status/1334711292322590724?s=20

Very sad but very spot on unfortunately

[MU82]

My wife, a pediatric RN, was sad to report that a 14-year-old under her team's care just died of complications due to COVID-19.

The girl had pre-existing conditions, but my wife said there was absolutely no reason to believe she wouldn't have lived a normal life.

[forgetful]

My wife, a pediatric RN, was sad to report that a 14-year-old under her team's care just died of complications due to COVID-19.

The girl had pre-existing conditions, but my wife said there was absolutely no reason to believe she wouldn't have lived a normal life.

So sad to hear this. Unfortunately this isn't uncommon around the US.

Also, I've heard that in your area, some hospitals are hit pretty hard and having to convert units into makeshift ICUs.

[MU82]

So sad to hear this. Unfortunately this isn't uncommon around the US.

Also, I've heard that in your area, some hospitals are hit pretty hard and having to convert units into makeshift ICUs.

My wife works for the largest hospital system in the southeast. It and its main rival seem to be in pretty good shape. But yes, there are many smaller, independent hospitals, especially in more rural areas, that are having serious problems now.

[GooooMarquette]

Rudy Giuliani positive....

[tower912]

Thoughts and prayers.   

[shoothoops]

Checking in on herd immunity:

https://twitter.com/evansiegfried/status/1335593854809075716?s=19

[tower912]

Mentioned in the Sweden thread.    But worth mentioning lots of places. 

[shoothoops]

Mentioned in the Sweden thread.    But worth mentioning lots of places.

I see it now, thanks. Forgot there was a Sweden thread.

[MU82]

Rudy Giuliani positive....

Are extreme dishonesty, delusion and total disregard for human life comorbidities?

[tower912]

Hair dye may be.   

[forgetful]

Rudy Giuliani positive....

How many people has he exposed to this virus.

Also, already hospitalized, and I'm sure getting access to medication the average American would never be able to get.

[Jockey]

How many people has he exposed to this virus.

Also, already hospitalized, and I'm sure getting access to medication the average American would never be able to get.

Exactly. I am not wishing for anyone to die, but I am pretty sick of these guys taking zero precautions, as well as actually killing people, and they get special treatment.

They should be at the bottom of the list for the latest treatments.

[GooooMarquette]

Exactly. I am not wishing for anyone to die, but I am pretty sick of these guys taking zero precautions, as well as actually killing people, and they get special treatment.

They should be at the bottom of the list for the latest treatments.

Yep...unless he wants Trump to stick a UV light up his a$$.

[injuryBug]

Exactly. I am not wishing for anyone to die, but I am pretty sick of these guys taking zero precautions, as well as actually killing people, and they get special treatment.

They should be at the bottom of the list for the latest treatments.

A few weeks after Trump had his bout with Covid and got special treatment my mom was tested for covid. The dr told her if positive they would spend about an hour or 2 giving her an IV of the trump drug as my mom called it.  Not sure what that was but i was surprised to hear that it was available to the general population. She was negative so never got the trump drug.

So i guess I am very confused what is available to the general population

[The Sultan]

Exactly. I am not wishing for anyone to die, but I am pretty sick of these guys taking zero precautions, as well as actually killing people, and they get special treatment.

They should be at the bottom of the list for the latest treatments.

So how exactly do you manage this?  How do you determine who has taken the appropriate precautions and therefore worthy of treatment?

You can't. And you know that. So yet another post of yours that makes no sense.

[wadesworld]

So how exactly do you manage this?  How do you determine who has taken the appropriate precautions and therefore worthy of treatment?

You can't. And you know that. So yet another post of yours that makes no sense.

Exactly. That attitude is just as selfish as the people who unnecessarily put themselves at risk is selfish.

[Jockey]

So how exactly do you manage this?  How do you determine who has taken the appropriate precautions and therefore worthy of treatment?

You can't. And you know that. So yet another post of yours that makes no sense.

Seriously? Read my post and digest what I actually said. I was talking a specific subset of the population - trump a$$ lickers who totally disregard the public safety. Then after helping spread the disease - and yes, killing people, they get treatments that you and I could never get.

For being one of the smarter guys on this board (I mean that; it is not sarcasm), your inclination to always look for an argument can obscure that fact.

[The Sultan]

Seriously? Read my post and digest what I actually said. I was talking a specific subset of the population - trump a$$ lickers who totally disregard the public safety. Then after helping spread the disease - and yes, killing people, they get treatments that you and I could never get.

For being one of the smarter guys on this board (I mean that; it is not sarcasm), your inclination to always look for an argument can obscure that fact.

First, wades is right that your position is just as immoral and those who you want to suffer from withholding treatment.

Second, how do you determine who hasn't done enough to warrant treatment?  You answered this with political drivel and not substance above. Can you now manage a substantive answer?

[Jockey]

First, wades is right that your position is just as immoral and those who you want to suffer from withholding treatment.

Second, how do you determine who hasn't done enough to warrant treatment?  You answered this with political drivel and not substance above. Can you now manage a substantive answer?

Again, you miss my point entirely. You want to argue.

Immoral is letting innocent people who have have taken every precaution die without access to treatments that could save them, while those who are openly and actively spreading the disease get that treatment.

So, no mas. I'm done with you.

[The Sultan]

Again, you miss my point entirely. You want to argue.

Immoral is letting innocent people who have have taken every precaution die without access to treatments that could save them, while those who are openly and actively spreading the disease get that treatment.

So, no mas. I'm done with you.

In other words, you want to rant but not actually provide substantive answers. Not surprised.

[pbiflyer]

Another Reason to Wear a Mask: COVID-19 May Cause Erectile Dysfunction

https://www.nbcboston.com/lx/another-reason-to-wear-a-mask-covid-19-may-cause-erectile-dysfunction/2248526/?fbclid=IwAR36jC-rb_8ejHU_kllX3wrpINchwC-092nlAm3kqsJHP62eUL2_8t4tpF0