A Mysterious Virus in Central China Has Infected Dozens, Raising Fears of a New Epidemic. Here's What to Know

[GetawaysRus]

An interesting article for those who aren't afraid of a little chemistry. This explains why soap works so well against the virus.

How soap absolutely annihilates the coronavirus

You’re not just washing viruses down the drain. Soap destroys the coronavirus, a chemistry professor explains.

www.vox.com

 

[pedro47]

Just watch Fort Lauderdale webcam of the beach crowd on a portions of Fort Lauderdale Beach ocean front. Looks liked the tourists and locals have never heard of the Coronavirus because the beach is crowded.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Unlikely to die of COVID-19 - but likely to pass it on: young people's vital role in fighting coronavirus.

Why the young need to take more care over COVID-19 - for the sake of the elderly

Socially active young adults are likely to have only mild symptoms and could be major carriers of the virus to older and more vulnerable people.

www.weforum.org

Richard

 

[Glynda]

Just watch Fort Lauderdale webcam of the beach crowd on a portions of Fort Lauderdale Beach ocean front. Looks liked the tourists and locals have never heard of the Coronavirus because the beach is crowded.

Charleston is crawling with them too. Spring Breaker's.

 

[MULTIZ321]

The race to find a coronavirus treatment: One
strategy might be just weeks away, scientists say.

The race to find a coronavirus treatment: One strategy might be just weeks away, scientists say

Researchers are already suggesting strategies that may help treat thousands of coronavirus patients. One could be just weeks away.

www.usatoday.com

Richard

 

[Conan]

"We are pretty sure, based on the data from Wuhan, China, that about eighty per cent of deaths occur in those aged sixty or over, whereas less than one in a thousand occurred in children under twenty."

How Epidemiologists Understand the Novel Coronavirus

The epidemiologist Justin Lessler discusses how our understanding of the pandemic has improved, what we can learn from different governments’ responses, and why older adults seem to be more at risk of serious illness.

www.newyorker.com

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

An interesting article for those who aren't afraid of a little chemistry. This explains why soap works so well against the virus.

How soap absolutely annihilates the coronavirus

You’re not just washing viruses down the drain. Soap destroys the coronavirus, a chemistry professor explains.

www.vox.com

A good article and there is a simple enhancement (which I have posted about other times on TUG concerning grease and oil removal).

Apply some thick, low water content liquid soap (such as liquid dishwash detergent) to your hands. Do not wet your hands before applying the soap. Apply the liquid soap as is and scrub with it. If it fells sticky so much the better. Only add some water if the soap or detergent is so stiff that you can't get it to spread, and then only apply water in tiny amounts to to decrease the viscosity. And work that in very well.

Then add a small amount of water to begin loosen the detergent. You should start to see some sudsing beginning to occur at this stage. Then added water incrementally until you can feel your hands starting to clean. Finally proceed to a full rinse.

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If you want a chemistry explanation, what you are doing is first creating an oi-based fluid on your hands, in which particles that are lipohiles (compatible with grease and oil) are dissolved into a oily fluid base with the detergent as the carrying fluid, and any water present is tied up by the detergent. After those materials are dissolved, as you add water incrementally, the solution base switches from an oil-base to a water base, where the oil and grease particles are now tied up by the detergent. Continued water rinsing then removes everything.

IMHO - it is the best way to get oil and grease off your hands. I do it all the time when my hands get greasy. And as the article describes, it's also quite effective against microbes.

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If you haven't done this, give it a try. Start with an ordinary liquid dish washing detergent - for sinks not dishwasher. Put few drops on your hands, and begin working it in. Add a few drops of water if you need to thin it. Drops, and only a few, just to be able to get it to spread. Work that thoroughly, then add small amountsof water progressively, continuing to scrub. You will reach a state where the stuff on your hands will start accepting water almost instantly - that's the point where the solution on your hands converts from being based on water instead being oil-based.

Continue rinsing, and then note how palpably cleaner your hands feel after going through this routine.

 

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High-Risk People Are Urging Social Distancing To Stop The Coronavirus, And It's Heartbreaking.

17 High-Risk People You Should Think About The Next Time You Consider Not Social Distancing

"I don’t want to die."

www.buzzfeed.com

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Richard

 

[Ken555]

Fauci: ‘If it looks like you’re overreacting, you’re probably doing the right thing’

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it was better to err on the side of caution in coronavirus mitigation, even if the steps take…

thehill.com

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it was better to err on the side of caution in coronavirus mitigation, even if the steps taken appear to be an overreaction.

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[CPNY]

Fauci: ‘If it looks like you’re overreacting, you’re probably doing the right thing’

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it was better to err on the side of caution in coronavirus mitigation, even if the steps take…

thehill.com

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Absolutely! I’ve been over reacting to this for the last two weeks and I’m glad I did. I had my picking of Costco essentials and didn’t have to fight with the boards of people. I’ll be ahead of the wave. I could use a replenishment in two weeks but I will go this week when the crowds are hopefully less since everyone just stocked up. People need to stay home and take this seriously.

 

[Ken555]

Absolutely! I’ve been over reacting to this for the last two weeks and I’m glad I did. I had my picking of Costco essentials and didn’t have to fight with the boards of people. I’ll be ahead of the wave. I could use a replenishment in two weeks but I will go this week when the crowds are hopefully less since everyone just stocked up. People need to stay home and take this seriously.

I suggest https://sameday.costco.com instead of going yourself especially if you or those with you are in a risk category. I stopped going to the market a week ago, but am ordering for delivery when needed.

Another point... my doctor confirmed that a pneumonia shot may help and he immediately issued a prescription for me. This is typically for those 60+ (I’m much younger and he didn’t hesitate). I may get this today, since every day increases the spread so today will be safer than tomorrow. If this applies to you as well, you may want to contact your doctor to inquire of it’s appropriate for you.


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[CPNY]

I suggest https://sameday.costco.com instead of going yourself especially if you or those with you are in a risk category. I stopped going to the market a week ago, but am ordering for delivery when needed.

Another point... my doctor confirmed that a pneumonia shot may help and he immediately issued a prescription for me. This is typically for those 60+ (I’m much younger and he didn’t hesitate). I may get this today, since every day increases the spread so today will be safer than tomorrow. If this applies to you as well, you may want to contact your doctor to inquire of it’s appropriate for you.


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Good idea. I’m also much younger than 60+ but everyone is at risk so I may think about getting that shot. Thanks for the link. I wonder if they will Deliver in nyc. I’ve been home for a week and a half since I had symptoms and difficulty breathing which got better yesterday. Still coughing so I still don’t want to leave the dwelling. My symptoms were all there but very mild and in line with how they have been described for other mild symptom confirmed cases. At the time there were no tests readily available so I was directed to stay home and if symptoms worsened to then come in. Thankfully I got Better from whatver it was. I’d almost hope it was covid19 just so hopefully I have built up some immunity to the virus. However, even with this there are reports of re infections so it’s best if I just stay home.

 

[Ken555]

Good idea. I’m also much younger than 60+ but everyone is at risk so I may think about getting that shot. Thanks for the link. I wonder if they will Deliver in nyc. I’ve been home for a week and a half since I had symptoms and difficulty breathing which got better yesterday. Still coughing so I still don’t want to leave the dwelling. My symptoms were all there but very mild and in line with how they have been described for other mild symptom confirmed cases. At the time there were no tests readily available so I was directed to stay home and if symptoms worsened to then come in. Thankfully I got Better from whatver it was. I’d almost hope it was covid19 just so hopefully I have built up some immunity to the virus. However, even with this there are reports of re infections so it’s best if I just stay home.

I feel for all my friends in New York, many of whom are older and fall into risk categories and yet have still been going out to shop. They are going to the local market early in the morning thinking that will help, and it may, but I have been encouraging everyone to order delivery. Of course, there’s a moral issue with asking and paying others to risk themselves on our behalf, but I can only hope these individuals are careful and know the risks.

As for New York... it’s everywhere. https://nypost.com/2020/03/15/new-y...theyve-been-exposed-to-coronavirus-officials/

I’m now planning on washing *everything* I receive carefully. Last week I started wiping boxes before opening them (I was using wipes, but may switch to chlorox with bleach). I’m of the opinion a little more inconvenience is not a problem, I’m just trying to delay being infected as long as possible in the hope that when I do have it there is a treatment available or, at best, a vaccine.

I’m in Los Angeles, and very glad our Mayor imposed restrictions last night on restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, etc. It’s all about slowing the curve.


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[CPNY]

I suggest https://sameday.costco.com instead of going yourself especially if you or those with you are in a risk category. I stopped going to the market a week ago, but am ordering for delivery when needed.

Another point... my doctor confirmed that a pneumonia shot may help and he immediately issued a prescription for me. This is typically for those 60+ (I’m much younger and he didn’t hesitate). I may get this today, since every day increases the spread so today will be safer than tomorrow. If this applies to you as well, you may want to contact your doctor to inquire of it’s appropriate for you.


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THANK YOU! Just placed an order for delivery on Saturday 3-5 with everything I would have purchased anyway. Hopefully it’s all in stock for the order but this saves me from going into that mess in Harlem.

I agree on slowing the curve... it’s why I’ve been home and telling everyone I know to stay home. I have been too vocal on social media for others to STAY TF HOME!! I feel for the elderly with underlying conditions. But we’ve seen young and healthy also affected. Glad NYC finally enacted the same measures. No more gatherings, no more bars, clubs etc. I just hope this is over soon. Life is going to disrupted but hopefully we get ahead of this. This virus will change our social interactions. Gyms are closed as well, looks like I may have to buy some weights on amazon today. I haven’t been to the gym in two weeks any and probably where I got symptoms from.

 

[Ken555]

THANK YOU! Just placed an order for delivery on Saturday 3-5 with everything I would have purchased anyway. Hopefully it’s all in stock for the order but this saves me from going into that mess in Harlem.

Expect they won’t have it all. They didn’t for me. However, the shopper texted me constantly and offered alternatives, and even sent me a pic showing empty shelves and an option. I even added additional items I thought of while she was in store.

On other news, I just received a text from the City of LA with a link to this: https://www.lamayor.org/mayor-garce...-slow-spread-novel-coronavirus-protect-public


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[CPNY]

Expect they won’t have it all. They didn’t for me. However, the shopper texted me constantly and offered alternatives, and even sent me a pic showing empty shelves and an option. I even added additional items I thought of while she was in store.

On other news, I just received a text from the City of LA with a link to this: https://www.lamayor.org/mayor-garce...-slow-spread-novel-coronavirus-protect-public


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Just updated my last post. Our gov is on the news now announcing more measures. People need to stay home! I’m using this time to eat lots of chicken breast and edamame spaghetti. Maybe do some home cardio now that I’m feeling better and take the opportunity to eat right.

 

[Ken555]

THANK YOU! Just placed an order for delivery on Saturday 3-5 with everything I would have purchased anyway. Hopefully it’s all in stock for the order but this saves me from going into that mess in Harlem.

I agree on slowing the curve... it’s why I’ve been home and telling everyone I know to stay home. I have been too vocal on social media for others to STAY TF HOME!! I feel for the elderly with underlying conditions. But we’ve seen young and healthy also affected. Glad NYC finally enacted the same measures. No more gatherings, no more bars, clubs etc. I just hope this is over soon. Life is going to disrupted but hopefully we get ahead of this. This virus will change our social interactions. Gyms are closed as well, looks like I may have to buy some weights on amazon today. I haven’t been to the gym in two weeks any and probably where I got symptoms from.

Yes... https://staythefuckhome.com

I ordered an exercise bike last night for delivery tomorrow.


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[CPNY]

Yes... https://staythefuckhome.com

I ordered an exercise bike last night for delivery tomorrow.


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Yup! That’s my go to website I’ve been passing around all over social media.

 

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In France more than half of coronavirus patients in intensive care are under 60, suggesting it's not just the elderly at risk.

In France, more than half of coronavirus patients in intensive care are under 60, suggesting it's not just the elderly at risk

The number of seriously ill coronavirus patients under 60 in France is out of kilter with the theory that younger people are less at risk.

www.businessinsider.com

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[Rolltydr]

Yes... https://staythefuckhome.com

I ordered an exercise bike last night for delivery tomorrow.


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I’m walking outside in my neighborhood instead of going to the gym. I got back about 30 minutes ago after an hour walk. It is officially spring here with pollen everywhere. Now, my allergies are going wild! Where are the masks? I need one to even go outside!

 

[Ken555]

I’m walking outside in my neighborhood instead of going to the gym. I got back about 30 minutes ago after an hour walk. It is officially spring here with pollen everywhere. Now, my allergies are going wild! Where are the masks? I need one to even go outside!

Yes, walking outside is preferable for those who can. My allergies have also been impacted and the changing weather here hasn’t helped.


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[CPNY]

Yes, walking outside is preferable for those who can. My allergies have also been impacted and the changing weather here hasn’t helped.


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I was thinking about that today. Going to have more people rubbing their eyes due to allergies.

 

[pedro47]

Sometimes I liked to play the Devil Advocate. Is this a way to reduce the world wide growing senior citizen population?????????

The major risk population age group are 60 and older.

 

[VacationForever]

I feel for all my friends in New York, many of whom are older and fall into risk categories and yet have still been going out to shop. They are going to the local market early in the morning thinking that will help, and it may, but I have been encouraging everyone to order delivery. Of course, there’s a moral issue with asking and paying others to risk themselves on our behalf, but I can only hope these individuals are careful and know the risks.

As for New York... it’s everywhere. https://nypost.com/2020/03/15/new-y...theyve-been-exposed-to-coronavirus-officials/

I’m now planning on washing *everything* I receive carefully. Last week I started wiping boxes before opening them (I was using wipes, but may switch to chlorox with bleach). I’m of the opinion a little more inconvenience is not a problem, I’m just trying to delay being infected as long as possible in the hope that when I do have it there is a treatment available or, at best, a vaccine.

I’m in Los Angeles, and very glad our Mayor imposed restrictions last night on restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, etc. It’s all about slowing the curve.


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We bought Lysol spray and we have been spraying outside of the delivery boxes and leave them by the inside of our entry way for 24 hours before opening them up. Coronavirus is supposed to live on cardbox paper material for up to 24 hours.

 

[geist1223]

Sometimes I liked to play the Devil Advocate. Is this a way to reduce the world wide growing senior citizen population?????????

The major risk population age group are 60 and older.

Or perhaps the homeless population.