Unfortunately, we're going to need it.

May as well post this here...

The CDC just held a press call...

Lisa Desjardins
@LisaDNews
NOW: CDC's Nancy Messonnier told reporters something becoming evident ...
It is not a question of *if* coronavirus will spread through the United States, but a question of *when* and *how many people will have severe illness*.

Lisa Desjardins
@LisaDNews
This re: cornovirus: CDC top immune official says the virus may well lead to "loss of income* and "significant disruption of live".
Says families need to make plans now for how they would handle closure of schools and day cares.
Says she personally spoke to her family this am

@LisaDNews
CDC: The American ppl should prepare for the possibility that their lives may be disrupted b/c of coronavirus.
Says ppl may have to stay home from work, schools and daycares may close.
And ppl should make plans for how to handle that, now.
(Telecommuting, child care plans.)

The good news is that it is affecting the stock market. I'm beyond believing that Trump cares about American lives but the stock market is a central point of his re-election strategy so perhaps his incompetent Exec Branch will at least try.

I'm probably going to stock up on non-perishables, at least to get through 2-3 weeks. Tough to do in a Philadelphia 1 BR but oh well.

JUburton wrote:I'm probably going to stock up on non-perishables, at least to get through 2-3 weeks. Tough to do in a Philadelphia 1 BR but oh well.

seriously?

honest question. is this something we all should be doing? and by when?

CalvinBall wrote:

JUburton wrote:I'm probably going to stock up on non-perishables, at least to get through 2-3 weeks. Tough to do in a Philadelphia 1 BR but oh well.

seriously?

honest question. is this something we all should be doing? and by when?

OK maybe not quite that much, but I'm going to get some in case there will be a time where you'll be encouraged to not leave your home unless you need to. And I don't really want to wait until it's here and there's a mad rush on every supermarket.

Obviously I've never been through this, but when there's a pandemic I'm going to be working from home as much as possible and trying to avoid human contact in general (which is most days am I right)

Not that it'll probably matter. I'm sure it'll be around far longer than I or anyone can just ride it out.

Was hoping this would go the way of Zika, Swine Flu, etc but this seems like it is going to be a gigantic problem for awhile

this ain't some fucking hurricane or blizzard... if you're stocking up, it's on your vitamins c and d and get them through your foods. hopefully everyone has been working out their immune system, cause this is the superbowl.

garlic
citrus
pomegranate
raw apple cider vinegar
turmeric

three times a day... starting now.

after a week, test out that immune system. give them a playoff game. best place to get sick... the hospital! walk right up to the icu and spend a few hours visiting everyone. if that isn't convenient, go to the nearest mcdonald's playland. jump around the ball pit and go down the slide a couple of times. spend five minutes with the kids there. that place is a damn petri dish of disease. that place is a buffet for your immune system.

if anyone needs any further details, feel free to pm me. we are all brothers and sisters here and no one will get left behind. definitely not on my watch.

@AP_Sports: IOC member Dick Pound says Tokyo Olympic organizers have until late May to see if the virus is under control. If not, "you're probably looking at a cancellation." http://apne.ws/K1Bal1k

Dick Pound.

momadance wrote:Dick Pound.

this too! not only a workout but it's part of keeping your body properly tuned.

hotel in the canary islands on lockdown after a visiting italian doctor there tested positive

fuck trump and his damn wall... that guy better give us a fucking bubble. and like right now.

he does that... trump 2020

The JHU GIS chart is a great reference.

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboar ... 7b48e9ecf6

I'm a little worried. This thing is definitely gonna burst the comfort of the American bubble

The map was updated at 2:13pm. 837 new confirmed cases today. Texas, Arizona, and Seattle added since this morning.

A few good points:
1. The transmission might slow in warmer climates/seasons (unconfirmed)
2. The mortality rate is likely lower than reported because there are a lot of cases indistinguishable from a cold and even asymptomatic cases.
3. Vaccine development should be accelerated

A few bad points:
1. As it transmits similarly to a cold, it may not ever go away
2. It seems to transmit before symptoms and can go over multiple routes

JUburton wrote:A few good points:
1. The transmission might slow in warmer climates/seasons (unconfirmed)
2. The mortality rate is likely lower than reported because there are a lot of cases indistinguishable from a cold and even asymptomatic cases.
3. Vaccine development should be accelerated

A few bad points:
1. As it transmits similarly to a cold, it may not ever go away
2. It seems to transmit before symptoms and can go over multiple routes

Also, there was a ton of fearmongering that China was fudging the mortality rate data.

There are now 2747 confirmed cases outside of mainland China with only 44 deaths. That is a 1.6% mortality rate, so it looks like we can trust the numbers China was reporting.