Coronavirus in the United States - news and thoughts

I saw that in the Auburn game. WSJ reported yesterday that kids are leaving campuses without being tested. This will spread the virus further, and to more vulnerable people. We are not a nation of consideration for others anymore.

 

COVID-19 in Kansas: Face masks prevented rise in coronavirus cases

 

“A group of researchers at the University of Central Florida have been modeling how COVID-19 spreads. The takeaway from their research is that if you're a COVID-positive younger man, whose only symptom is a stuffy nose, then you check all the boxes for being a super-spreader.“

“That's why Ahmed said it was so important to keep wearing masks.“


UCF researchers create COVID super-spreader profile: Asymptomatic young man

 

Precisely. And the spread goes to vulnerable people or those unlucky in the COVID lottery.

 

Add this to your article.
A Florida COVID-19 pattern: Cases in young adults, then seniors

 

I would think navy ships would have a strong case due to close quarters, risk of spread, and what happens operationally if it spreads on a ship. Seems like a no brainer on deployed navy ships.

Not so sure about other personnel in other branches who for the most part really aren't high risk. Maybe more senior officials such as at the pentagon that HAVE to go to work and cannot work from home due to security issues. Obviously if national guard and such are distributing the vaccine, it only makes sense they should be vaccinated before they help distribute the vaccine. Though it remains to be seen exactly how that works out, or how much the military really needs to be involved at all as far as delivery.

 

Brutal.

US records 20 straight days of 100,000 new coronavirus infections

 

Yeah, it sucks. I guess it will now go away after the inauguration?

 

oldest daughter called me from UCF this am. her roommate knowingly went out with someone who lived with someone who tested positive. Daughter's roommate subsequently tested positive yesterday and told my daughter today. daughter was supposed to come home tomorrow for thanksgiving and to celebrate her birthday with us on the 1st. all that is at risk now. not sure what to do as she was exposed Saturday, tested negative today.

As I understand it, tests are not reliable until 4 - 5 days after exposure. I secured her a hotel room for the next 3 nights and she is scheduled to get rapid test done on Wednesday but I don't know if that test result will be meaningful or not. Her work told her to not come in for 14 days. What a cluster. all caused because her roommate knowingly put herself at risk

Is there any criminal or civil liability for someone recklessly putting others at risk of covid?

How is this any different than a person with HIV knowingly having unprotected sex with someone?

 

so much winning..smdh

 

First, I hope everything works out for her and she doesn't get it or, at worst, gets asymptomatic or very minimal symptoms. Yeah, it really sucks because of how late the exposure is. I would be careful with her, especially if you will have other family members around (and, obviously, even more especially if those family members are more vulnerable for any reason). I have heard the same thing on the 4-5 days, but the issue is that I think that is for the PCR test. The quick tests might take even a bit longer (although I am not sure here, the medical doctors know better). In terms of liability, while I doubt there would be any (although, I am not sure here, the lawyers know better), one outlet would be through the University. I don't know UCF's policies, but that sort of thing would be a pretty major violation at the universities that I do know. I am pretty sure she could get moved to another room if she is on campus. Also, that is the sort of thing that could result in the other student being thrown off campus for the year at many universities. The admins I know aren't being patient with people being stupid these days.

 

Thanks. She lives off campus. Only immediate family of 5 were to gather.

 

Third vaccine candidate showing success and then FDA grants EUA for the Regeneron anti-body cocktail provided to President Trump:

Covid-19: Treatments, Cures, and Vaccines | Page 31 | Swamp Gas Forums

 

Where are all those that parroted this for months now? It was a media hoax that would magically disappear after Nov. 3.

 

And yet we still have people on this board claiming that requiring a large number of people to wear masks is stupid. Still to this day, some are saying that "masks are basically worthless." Doubts abound about hospitalization rates and people pointing fingers at the media & liberals for fear-mongering. So much willful ignorance

 

There was a healthcare provider in the Den still calling it "basically the common cold". It's baffling.

 

Baffling that people don't understand or refuse to acknowledge the "infectious" part of this infectious disease. Sure, it's basically a cold for a number of people. But when they share it with others who are at risk, it's no longer cute and funny.

 

Hope your daughter is ok. This is an example of what will be happening millions of times over this week. People will be going home for Thanksgiving and some of them will be unknowingly covid positive. And parents/grandparents will be exposed. Fortunately you found out before it happened. Will be interesting to see if we get a big rise in cases about a week or 2 after TG. I'd guess we will.