Covid-19 discussion, continued...

posted by friendfromlowry

It got Ronaldo :-(

It got him?  Like severe? 

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

At some point I have to believe the virus will die away once it's reached a critical mass of the population.

We'll start finding that out in a few months.  If immunity only lasts 6-12 months and people start contracting it a second time, then a year-round virus is not going away on its own.

And even if 10% of the globe has had it, that's still nowhere near herd immunity levels.

When a vaccine is available, we really need everyone to take it so we can wipe this thing out before it mutates.

posted by gut

We'll start finding that out in a few months.  If immunity only lasts 6-12 months and people start contracting it a second time, then a year-round virus is not going away on its own.

And even if 10% of the globe has had it, that's still nowhere near herd immunity levels.

When a vaccine is available, we really need everyone to take it so we can wipe this thing out before it mutates.

Agreed. I think schools will require it and insurance companies will force companies to require it. That should get to pretty close to herd levels assuming it’s effective right? 

posted by Verbal Kint

It got him?  Like severe? 

Idk, just saw on ESPN he was positive. I assume he’s fine like most athletes are. 

posted by friendfromlowry

Idk, just saw on ESPN he was positive. I assume he’s fine like most athletes are. 

Guarantee he has no sickness or likely any symptoms.

posted by friendfromlowry

Idk, just saw on ESPN he was positive. I assume he’s fine like most athletes are. 

posted by Fab4Runner

I think it's a good idea if you plan to be around a large group of people, especially if any of them are high risk. (Think weddings, reunions, grad parties, etc.) 

I also think it's a good idea after said get togethers, or after being around a lot of people on vacation. Obviously if you can isolate afterward, there would be no need, but if I was at a wedding and then wanted to go see my mom, I'd get tested beforehand. 

That's exactly why I got tested previously and why I will again.

My parent's are in their early 60s, mom's a diabetic. I've heard too much BS about asymptomatic and spreading to risk it. I'd feel like such a prick if I somehow passed it on when I could have been tested beforehand for free. 

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

Guarantee he has no sickness or likely any symptoms.

Reported no symptoms. If COVID brings Ronaldo down, then he has some disease he has no idea about.  He is easily in top 10 best shape in the world. 

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

If getting a vaccine allows me to bypass any of the hang ups in place, I'll get one.  If not, I'm not sure.  At some point I have to believe the virus will die away once it's reached a critical mass of the population.  If we're already on that downward slope when it comes out, I'll have to weigh the benefit of it easing restrictions.

I am mainly looking forward to the vaccine, because a lot of arguments will be sent to the grave, even though a lot of people will still be scared and use them. 

posted by kizer permanente

And for some context, I went to my doctors Friday bc I’ve had nasal congestion for about a week that makes it impossible to breath through your nose and sleep, and i have a low grade fever. My doctor said since I didn’t have any trouble breathing I didn’t need a test. So they’re only testing people with certain symptoms too and not mild ones. 

I've been tested a handful of times this year since I'm the caretaker of my mother. Her insurance insists on it.

I hate having my brain violated by a bigass q-tip. I think for certain cases they're just going to do it anyway.

Don’t they have a throat swab test now or am I just imagining this?

posted by like_that

Don’t they have a throat swab test now or am I just imagining this?

I posted a link on here a couple months ago about some breakthrough oral swab and never heard anything about it again. 

Italy just reported their highest cases of positives since March.  The only difference is they tested around 23K back in March and tested over 150K today. 

posted by like_that

Italy just reported their highest cases of positives since March.  The only difference is they tested around 23K back in March and tested over 150K today. 

But, but, but, but, but, but, but, but... highest cases!!!!!!!!

posted by ernest_t_bass

But, but, but, but, but, but, but, but... highest cases!!!!!!!!

Indeed.  43 deaths today compared to 796 back on that date in March.  Also, so far 99% of current cases are in the "mild" category.  

Barron Trump 🙁

posted by friendfromlowry

Barron Trump 🙁

Like 12 hours ago they said he was negative, so I wonder if it might be a false positive.  Although, in some cases, it can take up to 9 days after exposure to test positive.

And that's part of the problem - I think Trump or Melania could still have been spreading this as recently as this weekend, so people in their orbit could still test positive for another 5-6 days.

posted by like_that

Indeed.  43 deaths today compared to 796 back on that date in March.  Also, so far 99% of current cases are in the "mild" category.  

Why do this information get ignored?

posted by Ironman92

Why do this information get ignored?

gee, let me guess

So due to rising outbreaks, France is instituting a curfew from 9pm - 6am.

This is nuts.  Business as usual the rest of the day, but then go home and shelter in place like some plebian worker drone.

I suppose it cuts down on the private parties and bar scene, which seems to be a big part of the spread.  But not really sure how effective locking down for 1/3 of the day will really be.