When will the coronavirus arrive in the US? (Disease: COVID-19; Virus: SARS-CoV-2)

March 11, 2020, 05:11 PM

{sprays 409 on the screen and wipes with a soft cloth}

Please remove your shoes and deposit them into the incinerator

March 11, 2020, 05:15 PM

bozman

Well, our Piece of Shit Governor (DeWine) just ordered that events with over 1,000 spectators will not be permitted.

I have 5 NHL games left in my season tickets. That is north of $900 of my hard earned money. I just checked and there is a disclaimer that I could be out that money for a sundry of reasons that this would fall under.

First the gas tax, then the floating of red flags laws, and now this. DeWine will lose his next election and we will have another FREAKING DEMOCRAT governor in 2022.

I am beyond pissed right now...

March 11, 2020, 05:22 PM

Ryanp225

Leftist media and government at work.

Russia didn't work.
Impeachment didn't work.
Fuck it, let's kamikaze the US economy and burn the mf'r to the ground.

March 11, 2020, 05:24 PM

Doc H.

quote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Who here (Sigforum, participating in this conversation) is an M.D., or related PhD working in the field, or some other related professional with direct knowledge based on hard science or first-hand experience?

No judgements, I've just forgotten who is/was a physician and it's hard to tell sometimes whats what and who's saying what, and which ones are based on expertise, versus adept-Googling, WAGs, or whatever...

I know we have Jones and Rhino and Para keeping it real, funny, and hysteria free.

But who all is dropping the science here, versus yahoos like me just reading shit?

Doc H, I've forgotten what sort of doctor you are.

Missed the post, but DDS/MD with a smattering of post-grad virology training, and DoD experience working with researchers of topic at hand, near enough, years ago. By no means an expert, and anyone's opinion is as valid as mine - more so since I retired from the world some time ago.

March 11, 2020, 05:26 PM

Gunit

My son works at a small non-profit animal rescue and one of his coworkers tested positive.

March 11, 2020, 05:28 PM

Stlhead

WSU just canceled in person classes for the rest of the semester as well. Spring break is next week and after that everything will be online only. I bet they end up making big money off this virus.

March 11, 2020, 05:29 PM

parabellum

The Mother of all Snow Days

March 11, 2020, 05:31 PM

chellim1

Attention Broke Millennials: This Lab Will Pay You To Get Infected With Covid-19

Millions of Americans (mainly millennials) trapped in the gig-economy with insurmountable debts are soon going to experience further financial hardships as a result of a Covid-19 breakout across the country, grinding their local economies to a standstill.

With job losses expected as the gig-economy implodes, and many metro areas across the country are transforming into ghost towns, millennials will need to figure out new ways to make money, that is because they need to service their auto debt, credit cards, and student loans.

One such opportunity, at the moment, is to be a guinea pig for biotechnology companies developing coronavirus vaccines. Now, remember, you will be handsomely rewarded, but also, you're going to save the human race for extinction.

https://www.zerohedge.com/mark...et-infected-covid-19

"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
-- Justice Janice Rogers Brown

"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth."
-rduckwor

March 11, 2020, 05:42 PM

oldfireguy

Here we go.

Wednesday, March 11, Gov. Inslee imposed restrictions on large gatherings in Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties through March 31 to limit spread of COVID-19.

Please cancel gatherings of 250 or more people for social, spiritual and recreational activities including, but not limited to:

• Community.
• Civic.
• Public.
• Leisure.
• Faith-based.
• Sporting events.
• Parades.
• Concerts.
• Festivals.
• Conventions.
• Fundraisers.
• Similar activities.

If you need planning support or resources, call 1 (855) 722-5378.

Visit Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at tpchd.org/coronavirus for information

Coronavirus is a group of viruses that includes the common cold. If you’ve ever had a runny nose, cough or sore throat, you've likely had a form of coronavirus.
tpchd.org

March 11, 2020, 05:42 PM

HRK

the losses in revenue to cities from the NCAA's decision will be huge, not only hotels, airfare losses will be on the fans, tickets won't be refunded since theirs probably a disclaimer for these things, lots of local bars restaurants servers and staff.

What a joke, hopefully some city finds a way to successfully sue the hell out of the NCAA ...

March 11, 2020, 05:45 PM

oddball

quote:
Originally posted by Ryanp225:
Leftist media and government at work.

Russia didn't work.
Impeachment didn't work.
Fuck it, let's kamikaze the US economy and burn the mf'r to the ground.

_{"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965}

March 11, 2020, 05:49 PM

maladat

quote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Who here (Sigforum, participating in this conversation) is an M.D., or related PhD working in the field, or some other related professional with direct knowledge based on hard science or first-hand experience?

No judgements, I've just forgotten who is/was a physician and it's hard to tell sometimes whats what and who's saying what, and which ones are based on expertise, versus adept-Googling, WAGs, or whatever...

I know we have Jones and Rhino and Para keeping it real, funny, and hysteria free.

But who all is dropping the science here, versus yahoos like me just reading shit?

Doc H, I've forgotten what sort of doctor you are.

My wife is an MD. I'm a computer scientist (in the lots-and-lots-of-math sense, not the programmer sense, although I do that, too). I don't have deep knowledge of biology or medicine but I have a solid background in statistics and the mathematical models that describe the spread of disease.

March 11, 2020, 05:50 PM

trapper189

My nephews are playing in an Ohio high school regional basketball tournament tonight. The powers that be are limiting spectators to 4 per player on the team. The good news for my brother and sister in law is they have 2 players on the team so they can bring 6 more people of their choosing.

March 11, 2020, 05:51 PM

Balzé Halzé

The spreading panic is the real panDEMic here. And the people really being hurt by all this have no say in it.

Utah State University to cancel all events and travel as precaution to coronavirus -
https://www.fox13now.com/news/...ution-to-coronavirus

March 11, 2020, 05:53 PM

Ironmike57

Soccer matches in Europe are doing the same.

quote:
Originally posted by Sigmanic:
BREAKING: NCAA Basketball Tournaments to be played without fans in attendance

https://spartanswire.usatoday....-fans-in-attendance/

March 11, 2020, 05:54 PM

kkina

I have a pre-med biology degree. I never made it to medical school because of my own health problems.

March 11, 2020, 05:59 PM

TigerDore

quote:
Originally posted by sjtill:
To respond to 46 and 2:

I am a cardiologist, so also trained in internal medicine...

Based on what you have read and have been able to observe about this virus so far, are we overreacting with the university shutdowns, the NCAA fan cancellations, etc?

.

March 11, 2020, 06:12 PM

Skins2881

quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
The spreading panic is the real panDEMic here. And the people really being hurt by all this have no say in it.

Utah State University to cancel all events and travel as precaution to coronavirus -
https://www.fox13now.com/news/...ution-to-coronavirus

Just got email from my alma mater and they have cancelled classes for the semester and will be rolling out online classes by the 23rd.

March 11, 2020, 06:15 PM

Sig2340

quote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill:
To respond to 46 and 2:

I am a cardiologist, so also trained in internal medicine...

Based on what you have read and have been able to observe about this virus so far, are we overreacting with the university shutdowns, the NCAA fan cancellations, etc?

IMO, no. Anything you can do to flatten the peak of the curve of new infections is a good idea. Like surfing, a sharp, high peak is harder to ride than a long, low swell.

March 11, 2020, 06:18 PM

Skins2881

quote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill:
To respond to 46 and 2:

I am a cardiologist, so also trained in internal medicine...

Based on what you have read and have been able to observe about this virus so far, are we overreacting with the university shutdowns, the NCAA fan cancellations, etc?

.

If you don't want to end up like Italy I (electrician) think it's smart to limit exposure until we can get a grip on the situation. Italy is now triaging patients and considering turning away the sick that have low probably of recovery. We are ~10 days behind them, fun stuff to follow.

Look up exponential growth.