Italy

https://www.breitbart.com/news...s-virus-curve-falls/


Europe is seeing further signs of hope in the coronavirus outbreak as Italy’s daily death toll was at its lowest in more than two weeks and health officials noted with caution Sunday that the infection curve was finally descending

Angelo Borrelli, the head of Italy’s Civil Protection agency on Sunday, said there were 525 deaths in the 24-hour period since Saturday evening. That’s the lowest such figure in the country since 427 deaths were registered on March 19.

Italy now has a total of 15,887 deaths and nearly 129,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

A day shy of one month under a national lockdown that the Italian government ordered, the lower count of day-to-day deaths brought some encouragement.

The number of intensive care unit beds occupied by COVID-19 patients has also showed a decrease in the last few days, including in northern Lombardy, Italy’s most stricken region.

Borrelli also noted with a measure of satisfaction that the number of those hospitalized but not in ICU beds also has decreased.

Italy recorded 4,316 new cases Sunday . Earlier in the outbreak, daily increases in caseloads topped the 6,000 mark.

“The curve, which had been plateauing for days, is starting to descend,″ national health official Silvio Brusaferro told reporters, referring to graphs indicating daily numbers of confirmed cases.

But Borrelli warned: “This good news shouldn’t make us drop our guard.”

Confirmed - deaths - recovered = active

128948-15887-21815 = 91,246 active

Daily increases for Italy:



latest data in above chart from 3 April (Friday)

Do you know their blood type?

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Originally posted by RAMIUS:


My 63 year old super unhealthy chock full of co-morbidity buddy was isolated/treated in hospital, and is recovering. He has asthma.

My ultra healthy elite athlete 38 year old buddy spent 2 weeks on a respirator, almost died, and lost 30% of lung function.

Neither of them know if they are now immune or can be reinfected.

Both were recently released from the hospital and are recovering at home. Both still feel like shit.

One of my musician friends in London tested positive for the virus a few days ago.

Mid 30s, caucasian, male, volunteers with mental health patients and is in and out of medical facilities there.

He's otherwise normally healthy, lean, non smoker. Fully able under normal circumstances.

Currently on the mend after experiencing a week of extreme fatigue, tightness of chest, headaches, loss of taste and smell, etc. Had already started feeling better before the official diagnosis, fwiw. Is at home...

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Originally posted by homie:
Do you know their blood type?

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Originally posted by RAMIUS:


My 63 year old super unhealthy chock full of co-morbidity buddy was isolated/treated in hospital, and is recovering. He has asthma.

My ultra healthy elite athlete 38 year old buddy spent 2 weeks on a respirator, almost died, and lost 30% of lung function.

Neither of them know if they are now immune or can be reinfected.

Both were recently released from the hospital and are recovering at home. Both still feel like shit.

The older guy is an A blood type, which initially concerned him. He’s continuing to feel better from a text today. Still definitely not near 100% though.

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Originally posted by sdy:

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I do wish they would show the number of active cases.

county by county data is available at

https://coronavirus.1point3acres.com/en

what county are you in ?

That link says 0 recovered in Florida, which is not true, and thus the cases are cummulative cases, not just active cases. I suspect that site is getting its information from this one which is published by the state of Florida: Link. Towards the bottom of the web page, there is an orange rectangle with the text "See the Report" which if you click it will bring up a .pdf file that lists individual deaths and cases by county, cases by city, who many cases in assisted care facilities and nursing homes, how many tests each lab doing testing has performed, lots of graphs, etc.

The NY cases are still highly concentrated around NY City



93% of NY cases are in the area around NYC

NYC 67551
Nassau 14398
Westchester 13723
Suffolk 12405
Rockland 5326

113403 / 122192 = 93%

Maybe that just mostly correlates to population density

fatality rate keeps increasing
3.4% of the confirmed cases

Five cases down home in the county Mom lives in. She's 85 with multiple health issues to include something like COPD. Almost 500 up here in my county. Don't like it, but I'll stay up here for Easter. Perhaps Memorial Day weekend we can get out more.

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Originally posted by Modern Day Savage:


I just caught a radio interview with the CEO of a microbiology testing lab that has developed, and been approved, for using saliva to test for COVID-19.

Here is the thing, why do I care, I take the test. Meanwhile I hit the grocery store while waiting for the results, etc.

I test neg., so what does that do for me? If I have been an any kind of environment since the test I am still not visiting my grandma right?

Note, this has nothing against your post Modern Day Savage, I just don't get this hype about tests unless you are sick with the Rona or anything else. Same on the ventilator hype.

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Originally posted by Modern Day Savage:
I just caught a radio interview with the CEO of a microbiology testing lab that has developed, and been approved, for using saliva to test for COVID-19.

It sounds like MicroGenDx is doing really cool stuff. Taking on the big boys, Quest and LabCorp, and doing a great job. Impressive.

Boris Johnson hospitalized after coronavirus diagnosis as symptoms persist

https://www.washingtonexaminer...oronavirus-diagnosis



British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to the hospital on Sunday, 10 days after he tested positive for the coronavirus.

“On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister has tonight been admitted to the hospital for tests,” a Downing Street spokesperson said in a statement. “This is a precautionary step, as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus.”

The hospitalization was not an emergency admission, according to Downing Street.

Johnson, 55, announced March 27 that he was self-isolating after contracting the virus, noting that he has had a high fever and a persistent cough.

Before the virus accelerated in the United Kingdom, Johnson quipped that he shook hands with “everybody” at a hospital that was treating coronavirus patients. Johnson later placed the U.K. in a lockdown to try and halt the spread.

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Originally posted by was0311:

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Originally posted by Modern Day Savage:


I just caught a radio interview with the CEO of a microbiology testing lab that has developed, and been approved, for using saliva to test for COVID-19.

Here is the thing, why do I care, I take the test. Meanwhile I hit the grocery store while waiting for the results, etc.

I test neg., so what does that do for me? If I have been an any kind of environment since the test I am still not visiting my grandma right?

Note, this has nothing against your post Modern Day Savage, I just don't get this hype about tests unless you are sick with the Rona or anything else. Same on the ventilator hype.

Apparently you don't care...so be it...I didn't post it for you, I posted it for people who might care.

Look, I don't have any symptoms at the current time and don't plan on getting tested. But, for those who either are concerned now, or for those who might develop symptoms, or for those who have family/ friends that develop symptoms, getting tested might give them a course of action, or at least, piece of mind.

But yes, I agree that getting tested and receiving a negative result doesn't keep someone from contracting the virus after the test result...and both a False Negative and a False Positive comes with its own set of problems...in fact, I made this very same argument to a family member when discussing this issue yesterday on the phone.

Tests like this offer hope for a potentially early diagnosis and an accurate diagnosis, potentially more accurate than the current nasal swab test, and relieve the capacity through-put issues occurring at some of the current labs ... not to mention that those who wish to be tested don't even have to leave their homes to do it.

From a statistical accuracy perspective, higher testing rates will give a more accurate mortality rate as well, giving a clearer picture to properly evaluate just how deadly the virus is.

As far as I'm concerned there are valid reasons to be concerned, valid reasons to take precautions...but there has been an over reaction by most of the media, the federal government, and the state governments...and unreasonable panic by the general public.

Hell, I don't even wear a mask in public, although I have contingencies plans in place should I feel the need arise.

First reported case of an animal with covid-19...

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyl...tests-205150772.html

There remains complacency in certain areas within Australia.

Below is an image from the Gold Coast (Queensland) on Sunday April 6.



(Source: news.com.au)

From the image, you'll notice that most are respecting the 'no more than 2' and 1.5m distance separation.

Elsewhere around the country, beaches are closed. In my city of Altona, the beach is closed with ranger and police patrols.

No-one is indignant when duly advised. Shouldn't have to be saying that to you, you moron, but there were are.

The next 3 weeks will be very different for many Aussies. Easter holidays are the annual school holiday and getaway, typically two weeks.

Anzac day, April 25th, memorials, marches,events and celebrations cancelled.

--chris

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Originally posted by az4783054:
First reported case of an animal with covid-19...

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyl...tests-205150772.html

"...in the U.S."

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Originally posted by kkina:

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Originally posted by az4783054:
First reported case of an animal with covid-19...

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyl...tests-205150772.html

"...in the U.S."

I remembered hearing that some dogs were testing positive in Wuhan, but it was determined they were only infected with minute amounts that were considered environmental exposures, not illness. Actual sick animals as possible reservoirs are a concern

Boris needs to not die.

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Originally posted by cjevans:
From the image, you'll notice that most are respecting the 'no more than 2' and 1.5m distance separation.

Umm, no.

Just talked to my sister...her two daughters, both nurses, are planning on heading to NYC this month for the lucrative work they can get.

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Originally posted by Oat_Action_Man:

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Originally posted by 18DAI:
In Alamance County NC we have 14 cases. My SIL is a nurse. Her hours have been reduced, till further notice. Because the hospital is EMPTY. All surgeries cancelled. The ER is empty.

She was offered $10K to go work in NYC. But she thinks that is a terrible idea. I agree with her. But to watch the news, you would think the hospitals are full of people dying with the virus.

I think I will follow jljones example and turn off the news. For a few weeks. They just aren't credible. Regards 18DAI

A friend and former co-worker of my fiancee is doing the NYC gig. She is in school now and her husband was laid off for the 'Rona, and now that's the only way she can get money.

FYI, these $10000/week gigs require nurses to work 5 12-hour shifts per week to get the "crisis pay". Normal week is 3 12-hours.

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Originally posted by 46and2:
Boris needs to not die.

Absolutely!

It's interesting how some people are barely affected by the virus while others get hit severely.

Here's my wildly speculative theory, with no data to support it:
Since this is a Corona Virus just like the common cold, it's possible that it is similar enough in its makeup to a few previous viruses that some people actually have some level of antibodies for it.

If you were lucky enough to have had a cold from one of those similar viruses, you have some level of protection. If you never had the similar virus, you have nothing and you get hit hard.

It's possible ...