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re: OT: Alabama Coronavirus Thread (see link in OP for case numbers and death totals in AL)
Posted on 4/10/20 at 7:34 am to Bobby OG Johnson
Posted on 4/10/20 at 7:34 am to Bobby OG Johnson
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Heads up for Easter Sunday
For the record, there is not a chance for tornados in Costa Rica this Sunday. I’m not saying that makes Alabama worse per se, but it is clear evidence that everyone but me is headed for cyclonic destruction. You might want to fix it before it’s too late.
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Posted on 4/10/20 at 7:40 am to Bobby OG Johnson
Latest update
Posted on 4/10/20 at 7:40 am to TideCPA
Posted on 4/10/20 at 7:59 am to Bobby OG Johnson
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:14 am to The Spleen
Trying to answer your question legitimately, I'd say informative posts pertaining to Alabama area events, whether being about the virus or the potential bad Easter weather are quality posts.
Interjecting opinion, especially political which no one's mind will change, is useless and a waste of space and time.
Interjecting opinion, especially political which no one's mind will change, is useless and a waste of space and time.
This post was edited on 4/10/20 at 8:15 am
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:21 am to The Spleen
It's too early on a Friday to be angry. Lighten up and try to have a good day today. 
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:23 am to Bobby OG Johnson
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Latest update
In NC yesterday the numbers were:
From the state based on state lab reports
Confirmed Cases 3651
Total Tested 47809
Reported Deaths 65
In Hospitals 398
90 counties(out of 100) reporting
From the news what is being reported:
Confirmed Cases 3720
Total Tested
Reported Deaths 75
In Hospitals
92 counties(out of 100) reporting
190 confirmed cases statewide of people recovering from the virus
Both sites say that this only included those have been tested so the numbers could be anywhere
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:27 am to TideWarrior
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New York state is now the coronavirus capital of the world, logging more COVID-19 cases than any other country across the globe outside of the US.
As of Thursday, the Empire State had recorded a total of 159,937 confirmed coronavirus cases — a jump of more than 10,000 new cases from the day before.
There’ve been 7,067 deaths as a result of the contagion in the state so far, with a record 799 deaths overnight.
Enlarge Image Times Square Getty Images The state has now surpassed the coronavirus cases in every other country worldwide.
It’s followed by Spain and Italy, which have 152,446 and 139,422 COVID-19 cases, respectively, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University.
Germany has 113,615 cases, followed by France with 83,080, China at 82,883, and Iran with 66,220 cases, the data
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:30 am to TideWarrior
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Close to 6,700 members of the NYPD, both police and civilian members, were out sick from COVID-19 over the weekend, according to officials.
Sadly 13 members of the NYPD have died from COVID-19 as of April 7.
Meanwhile, the New York City jails are releasing criminals onto the streets due to the jails being rampant with Coronavirus.
Sounds like a formula for success
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:37 am to TideWarrior
Any particular NC concerns? Like more in one area than another? I will assume the bigger cities have the much higher cases and percentage
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:53 am to East Coast Band
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Any particular NC concerns? Like more in one area than another? I will assume the bigger cities have the much higher cases and percentage
Mecklenburg, which is where Charlotte is, accounts for about 25% of the cases statewide. I live just on the Orange County line(Chapel Hill) and the 3 triangle counties(Durham, Orange, and Wake) which include Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh have about 200 less and only 2 reported deaths. Fortunately where I live we have probably the best hospital system in the state with UNC, Duke, and Wake Med.
But to answer your question I think the real concern are some of the mountain counties and a few down east who have not reported any cases. There could many cases and if they are not reporting or dealing with it who knows how that may affect the state going forward.
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:57 am to phil4bama
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Observational data from real world use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine shows an almost 90% survival rate.
Does that data show anything different than what most medical experts have been saying?
HCQ/CQ 89.9%
HCQ/CQ + AZITH 85.6%
The other two drugs tested (with limited data) 88.3% and 85.7%
Seems that all four of those are so close that they would be within the margin of error?
Perhaps more significant: what is the survival rate of people showing non-critical symptoms who treat themselves with a regiment of Tylenol?
I've thought that well over 85% survive this regardless of treatment unless (I'm about to hear to some scary news if it is not true)?
Posted on 4/10/20 at 8:57 am to TideWarrior
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The worst outbreaks of COVID-19 so far have been in colder parts of the Northern Hemisphere during winter or early spring. Will warmer weather slow the transmission?
Could the Southern Hemisphere see outbreaks intensify as that part of the globe moves into winter?
And is it possible that transmission might be naturally interrupted as it is each year for the seasonal flu?
"This novel coronavirus is a cousin of the coronaviruses that are circulating in humans and just causing the common cold," she says. "So the property of the virus is likely to be similar to the common cold version of the coronavirus. So I would expect that this [new] coronavirus can also stay in the air better at lower relative humidity, meaning the indoor conditions that you find in the winter months." Meaning that it would be more likely to spread in winter.
But researchers in the U.S. have aerosolized the novel coronavirus in laboratory settings – mechanically spraying virus into the air so that it floats. They found it can remain in the air for more than an hour. At certain temperatures and humidity levels, they've seen in preliminary results that aerosolized particles can remain suspended in the air even longer than some flu viruses.
The worst outbreaks so far globally have been in cooler locations. So as the Southern Hemisphere moves into winter, researchers will be watching closely whether transmission of SARS-CoV2 increases in South America, Africa and Oceana as the temperature drops.
NPR: Scientists Try To Figure Out If Summer Will Slow The Spread Of COVID-19
This post was edited on 4/10/20 at 9:00 am
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:00 am to TideWarrior
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Meanwhile, the New York City jails are releasing criminals onto the streets due to the jails being rampant with Coronavirus.
I said it upthread, but the real reason for this is so that they don't have to absorb the costs of treating them if they catch it.
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:06 am to JustGetItRight
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I said it upthread, but the real reason for this is so that they don't have to absorb the costs of treating them if they catch it.
You're damn right it is. Once upon a time I worked in the criminal law realm, and I can tell you first hand that the biggest fear of every county sheriff in this country after a bad officer involved shooting is booking in an inmate with HIV or cancer.
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:06 am to paperwasp
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:11 am to wm72
There's just not enough detail for sure.
Questions like what percentage of people treated with any of them needed hospitalization, how many needed the ICU, etc. would be far more informative and useful.
Questions like what percentage of people treated with any of them needed hospitalization, how many needed the ICU, etc. would be far more informative and useful.
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:12 am to The Spleen
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Did my post come across angry? It shouldn't have as I'm in a pretty great mood this morning. I just wanted some clarification on the rules going forward so I don't get crossways with the moderator(s), nor do I want my opinions to hurt anyone's feelings. I've had some pretty mean things said about me the past couple of days I guess because I hurt some feelings.
I went back and read the back and forth and I see nothing to indicate that someone's feelings were hurt. I also have no issue for what someone believes or even if they feel they want to voice their opinion. The issue I have is the need to validate by posting that said opinion over and over like how many times do we need to here how great Costa Rica is.
In the end I am indifferent to the two main parties as an independent and for the most part find the posters that have strong views like yourself more entertaining because the post(arguments) are made on opinion based on one beliefs not actual facts with substantiated proof which is fine if those are your convictions. I myself am guilty if nothing else for playing devil's advocate as I know political debates will always get people's temper to rise.
I am not sure what mean things were said about you and if your feelings were hurt you may want to stir clear from engaging in those type of post. If I did either of those things I will apologize. As East Coast said you will never convince people to change their mind. So speak your peace and move on in that regards over political opinion. I will try and refrain myself from the pleasures I find in the banter as well.
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:14 am to JustGetItRight
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There's just not enough detail for sure.
Questions like what percentage of people treated with any of them needed hospitalization, how many needed the ICU, etc. would be far more informative and useful.
I would guess for every person that has been tested positive that it could an additional 4 or 5 that are also positive.
Posted on 4/10/20 at 9:23 am to TideWarrior
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I am not sure what mean things were said about you and if your feelings were hurt you may want to stir clear from engaging in those type of post. If I did either of those things I will apologize
No apology necessary as you never did that. Mean words on the internet don't hurt my feelings and I ignored them. I only bring it up because those posts are a violation of the rules and weren't singled out, yet differing political opinions have been singled out, both by regular posters and a moderator. A moderator that has participated in the political opinion posts.
Anyway, I've said my peace and I'll refrain from the political opinion posts in this thread going forward.
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