Coronavirus 2020

[Asuka Langley]

"fever greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees during their shift" I wonder: 1) how they derived 100.4 F as a cut off point 2) only "during their shift."

https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/austin-public-health-urges-organizers-to-cancel-events-of-250-people-issues-new-rules-for-restaurants/

More on the sanitizer in such high demand.
https://blog.gotopac.com/2017/05/15/why-is-70-isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-a-better-disinfectant-than-99-isopropanol-and-what-is-ipa-used-for/

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html

Good to know. I read something a week ago about 71% being better than 91% so i bought a few bottles just to have around. I thought if i ran out of my old stock of hand sanitizer i could just put some of it in a spray bottle. It might evaporate faster than gel but could always use it twice and it's better than nothing.

[ItsOver]

I hope Pate has a large stockpile of 151 rum. 

"Corona Chan, meet Mr. Instant Death, for yeeewww."

[albrecht]

From my experience with docs, 100.4 F is the threshold indication for any overall infection.  Now, it could very well be time to say hello to Corona Chan, as a possibility.  I am not a doc and didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

You are correct. There are some also interesting 100.4 things.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/100.4

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+100%3A4&version=KJV

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/air/reporting-deaths-illness/definitions-symptoms-reportable-illnesses.html

[WOTR]

I thought it was a $1000 a head.  It's a $1000 a head per month.  Wow.

Might be worth it to see if Senda would handle that much extra scratch responsibly. 
Hey Senda!  Would you handle that windfall responsibly?

There was a democrat candidate whose platform included UBI. This goes a ways further to include no bank charges for late fees and no foreclosures. This is a socialists wet dream.

[ItsOver]

https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/flattening-the-coronavirus-curve-why-were-closing-schools-ending-events-canceling-nba-season/285-5642ab15-2540-4187-8e8a-a145d75c9afe

"The smaller curve shows how a pandemic might spread if efforts are made to discourage its spread â€" things like closing schools, canceling large events, and encouraging hand washing. Altogether, this is known as “flattening the curve.”

As Dr. Drew Harris, a population health lecturer at Thomas Jefferson University, said in a now-viral tweet, flattening the curve could be "the difference between finding an ICU bed & ventilator or being treated in the parking lot tent."



"Important to remember that #Covid-19 epidemic control measures may only delay cases, not prevent."

In other words, even with all the freaking-out this week, you may still get Corona Chan, but the medical infrastructure might have enough capacity to treat you, if necessary.



"Do you feel lucky?"

[Dr. MD MD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdbQ6-KGoSc

[WOTR]

As Dr. Drew Harris, a population health lecturer at Thomas Jefferson University, said in a now-viral tweet, flattening the curve could be "the difference between finding an ICU bed & ventilator or being treated in the parking lot tent."

"Important to remember that #Covid-19 epidemic control measures may only delay cases, not prevent."

So, although I am still "self isolated" in my hazmat suit and respirator, you may recall my advice from exactly a week ago. It looks like the rest of the world is finally catching up to me.  I get that they are saying that you should try to put off getting the virus- but it is still the early stages and not too late to reserve your exclusive use of a ventilator at your nearest ICU...

...Get it now, get it early. If you contract it now, there is a good chance that you will have round the clock medical care, access to a ventilator, if necessary, and all of the help that you require. If you wait until the peak of the plague to contract it they will weld your door shut for three weeks and wish you "Buona fortuna."

I had also offered the helpful tip to put your tongue on the handrail of a moving escalator at the international arrival location at the nearest airport. I stand by that piece of excellent advice. 

[WOTR]

I thought it was a $1000 a head.  It's a $1000 a head per month.  Wow.

Found it. It was Andrew Yang (I knew that I had made fun of him here.) "The centerpiece of his campaign was the "Freedom Dividend," a UBI of $1,000 a month to every American adult."

I knew that $1000 per month sounded familiar. She just needs to call it a "freedom dividend" and we are in business...

[ItsOver]

So, although I am still "self isolated" in my hazmat suit and respirator, you may recall my advice from exactly a week ago. It looks like the rest of the world is finally catching up to me.  I get that they are saying that you should try to put off getting the virus- but it is still the early stages and not too late to reserve your exclusive use of a ventilator at your nearest ICU...

I had also offered the helpful tip to put your tongue on the handrail of a moving escalator at the international arrival location at the nearest airport. I stand by that piece of excellent advice. 

Sure, get infected early to get that choice ventilator and ICU, but maybe get bumped by a young whippersnapper and dumped in the parking lot dumpster, if things go all out "Italian triage."

This is could be fun, kiddies.

[Walks_At_Night]

Guess the Spanish heard a rumor that SV was popping down for a little holiday.

https://twitter.com/flightradar24/status/1238751149559291906

[ItsOver]

Another country locks down.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-spain-news-nationwide-lockdown-emergency-covid-19-a9402166.html

In other news, Taco Bell is now drive-thru only, because Taco Bell workers are immune to all things and will only provide you with things to purge your gut, but no Corona Chan.  Belch.

[Asuka Langley]

Shelves are empty edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7yJ4cHpqpU

[Grov505th]

Had a meeting at work today and went through the whole emergency plan for the site:
Big things to take from it where:
How many folks can we have sick and still do the mission
These are the quarantine rooms
Military has almost come out and said  if it hits here you are on your own or so low on the list.
Also be prepared to stay here past your end of tour date

Fun times...fun times
Oh also had to designate who will take over for me if I get sick..oh and who will take over for them

[pate]

...
Military has almost come out and said  if it hits here you are on your own or so low on the list.
...

So if you end up going full Coronabola zombie they take your weapon and put you outside the perimeter with a "thank you for your service?"

Noice.

Never go full zombie.

-p

[Grov505th]

So if you end up going full Coronabola zombie they take your weapon and put you outside the perimeter with a "thank you for your service?"

Noice.

Never go full zombie.

-p

Shit I wish I had a weapon....I am not one of those type of contractors. 
I just get to sit in the airplane and turn shit off and on

[Dr. MD MD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZvaLt4JoO4

[ItsOver]

Shit I wish I had a weapon....I am not one of those type of contractors. 
I just get to sit in the airplane and turn shit off and on

I hope you have a lot of alcohol wipes for the off and on switches.

[ItsOver]

The Donald does it and England and Ireland are now on the list. 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/14/coronavirus-latest-news/

[ItsOver]

First, the Waffle House and now this.

"The beloved Weinermobile has also decided to cancel events for the foreseeable future. In a public statement issued Thursday, the Weinermobile’s official Twitter page cited coronavirus concerns for the decision."

[DynamoHum]

No longer have to quarantine when coming in from one of the affected countries ... ie come join our melting pot

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas-with-implications-for-returning-travellers-or-visitors-arriving-in-the-uk

[Walks_At_Night]

First, the Waffle House and now this.

"The beloved Weinermobile has also decided to cancel events for the foreseeable future. In a public statement issued Thursday, the Weinermobile’s official Twitter page cited coronavirus concerns for the decision."

Even the Chick-Fil-A is feeling the hurt:
"Chick-Fil-A in Cameron Village is now drive-thru only."

[Walks_At_Night]

No longer have to quarantine when coming in from one of the affected countries ... ie come join our melting pot

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas-with-implications-for-returning-travellers-or-visitors-arriving-in-the-uk

He's on his way to Gatwick now.

[ItsOver]

Even the Chick-Fil-A is feeling the hurt:
"Chick-Fil-A in Cameron Village is now drive-thru only."

Drive-thru's must be impervious to Corona Chan.

[albrecht]

Drive-thru's must be impervious to Corona Chan.

Does Panda Express's drive-thru menu include "Bat Soup" or "Live Snake?"
Gov Abbot waived trucking regulations. So watch out if you are driving around out there!

"waived oversize and overweight restrictions for commercial trucks. He also suspended the need to register under the International Registration Plan or to obtain 72-hour and 144-hour temporary registration permits, as long as long as the truck is registered in one of the states of the U.S."
https://www.statesman.com/news/20200314/coronavirus-in-texas-abbott-waives-trucking-regulations-to-speed-up-supply-delivery 

No more Jury Trials?

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article241172346.html 

https://www.law360.com/articles/1252817 
 
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article240974361.html

[Dr. MD MD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np24g7Js5FM

This but replace Karate Man with Corona Chan. 

[Walks_At_Night]

No more Jury Trials?

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article241172346.html 

https://www.law360.com/articles/1252817 
 
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article240974361.html

No need for 'em.  It's Texas baby.....................

[Asuka Langley]

based and pizza pilled

https://twitter.com/Cory__1077/status/1238875193386258432

[Walks_At_Night]

Supposedly from a trucker.  He ain't allowed to take a dump on premises while unloading.   

[pate]

based and pizza pilled

https://twitter.com/Cory__1077/status/1238875193386258432

Flashmobs just won't be the same in the post-apocalypse Coronabola whirled, I am saddened...

-p

[Walks_At_Night]

Flashmobs just won't be the same in the post-apocalypse Coronabola whirled, I am saddened...

-p

This was supposedly some juicy footage of the Dutch beating the hell out of each other over supplies.  Damn you Twitter.

https://mobile.twitter.com/2019nCoVwatcher/status/1238910590007029766