Coronavirus Concern Up

[Hinotori]

Is it drier there?

It's not as humid. No where near as humid. Drier? No. We drizzle or rain 10 months of the year. It's cooler here as well. Probably the less humidity that helps keep bacteria alive and not being around anywhere near as many people as I was in Virginia Beach.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

We went out today after announcement that Bangor was shut down to all but essential business. I had pre-ordered some feed for the anticipated hatchlings. I have plenty of layer feed on hand, but want to be assured I have the right feed to get the littles off to a good start. Feed supplies still readily available. Dairy appeared to be in moderate stock. I got the LAST package of hamburg at BJ's at 10 AM! Beans and rice pretty much non existent in grocery store. No powdered milk. But, we were able to get supplies to re-stock the freezer, and carry us through.

 

[CrealCritter]

more possible helpful info - Vitamin D

Former CDC Chief Dr. Tom Frieden: Coronavirus infection risk may be reduced by Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of respiratory infection, regulates cytokine production and can limit the risk of other viruses such as influenza.

www.foxnews.com

 

[BarredBuff]

Thanks for sharing. I just ordered some vitamin D.

 

[CrealCritter]

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[Chic Rustler]

3 cases confirmed in my town today. wont be long before lock down

 

[hqueen13]

It actually IS really important to test as many people as possible - including the ones who have very little symptoms (like a "cold" though I actually don't think that's how they would describe their experience...). Without that information you don't have a true grasp on the actual spread, and on the actual survival rates, as well as true numbers for the severity of it across the population.
Not to mention that testing EVERYONE is actually one of the best ways to control it. There is a town in Italy that stopped it completely by testing everyone, so then they knew exactly who to quarantine, and who was fine. They retested 14 days later, and kept only those that were still positive in quarantine again, and they have come out of it completely fine. Instead we're still bumbling around trying to test only the people who "seem" sick, which is an awful lot less than actually have it.
I'm SO frustrated with how lax the response has been in the US. The president chose to ignore it and then Oops! Just kidding, it really is bad.... and now it's too late.
Maryland joined the list today of shutting down non-essential businesses. It's been coming for a while, I'm surprise it took this long, really. Hopefully it helps slow the tide. I don't think my boss is going to shut down, though, I think he wants to try to limp along, which I think is worse in the long run. We'll see what he actually decides.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

I read on FB yesterday that the medical community is urging folks to NOT get tested unless they are hospitalized. They want to save the available tests for health care workers and those who are hospitalized. Locally, a newborn is + and hospitalized, while her parents have been sent home to self quarantine for 2 weeks. And, so it goes.

 

[Britesea]

more possible helpful info - Vitamin D

Former CDC Chief Dr. Tom Frieden: Coronavirus infection risk may be reduced by Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of respiratory infection, regulates cytokine production and can limit the risk of other viruses such as influenza.

www.foxnews.com

I wonder how many people, reading this, will figure if a little is good then a lot will be better. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which means you can get too much of it.
This is what the mayo clinic has to say about it.

Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D, is a rare but potentially serious condition that occurs when you have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your body.

Vitamin D toxicity is usually caused by megadoses of vitamin D supplements — not by diet or sun exposure. That's because your body regulates the amount of vitamin D produced by sun exposure, and even fortified foods don't contain large amounts of vitamin D.

The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination. Symptoms might progress to bone pain and kidney problems, such as the formation of calcium stones.

So if you are going to take large doses (10,000 or higher) it's best to do it under a doctor's supervision so they can monitor blood levels.

 

[flowerbug]

It actually IS really important to test as many people as possible - including the ones who have very little symptoms (like a "cold" though I actually don't think that's how they would describe their experience...). Without that information you don't have a true grasp on the actual spread, and on the actual survival rates, as well as true numbers for the severity of it across the population.
Not to mention that testing EVERYONE is actually one of the best ways to control it. There is a town in Italy that stopped it completely by testing everyone, so then they knew exactly who to quarantine, and who was fine. They retested 14 days later, and kept only those that were still positive in quarantine again, and they have come out of it completely fine. Instead we're still bumbling around trying to test only the people who "seem" sick, which is an awful lot less than actually have it.
I'm SO frustrated with how lax the response has been in the US. The president chose to ignore it and then Oops! Just kidding, it really is bad.... and now it's too late.
Maryland joined the list today of shutting down non-essential businesses. It's been coming for a while, I'm surprise it took this long, really. Hopefully it helps slow the tide. I don't think my boss is going to shut down, though, I think he wants to try to limp along, which I think is worse in the long run. We'll see what he actually decides.

i really would love that approach! i really would! the problem is that we do not have millions of tests needed.

yes, this disease has been circulating without testing long enough that you would be hard pressed to isolate any one area. with the level of travel that so many people are used to doing without question or pause it is just a very difficult thing to do.

i would love it.

it makes perfect sense.

alas, it is just not likely to happen.

the cat is too far out of the bag.