Mayor of Miami has the virus after being around the official from Brazil who tested positive. The Mayor got the test because he was near the official and the Department of health suggested it.. He had no symptoms when tested. Trump was near the same official at a different event (as we know). Trump shook hands today with all the people heading the Coronavirus Taskforce at his news conference. I am sure they were thrilled.
I keep thinking of my missile dream the other day. In the dream I saw a missile heading straight for a bunch of us. It was bearing down on us, clear as day, and unescapable. Then it backed up in mid air, along with a bunch of other missiles, and just backed up in the clouds and disappeared.
I keep thinking the dream applies to the virus and to all of the awful things we are so frightened about right now.
Then I read just now that Trump just reversed direction and approved $50 billion for the pandemic, after fiddling and diddling and asking for paltry sums weeks ago. The markets soared 2,000 points. I don't know how quickly the system can mobilize after so much delay and bungling.
But @lovendures, you were right about Katie Porter. She has been instrumental in this. Wow.
The circle of infections at the top (politicians) is widening at alarming speed.
Australia's home affairs minister tested positive to Covid-19 yesterday. Six days ago he attended a 'five eyes' conference in the US where he was photographed standing next to Ivanka Trump, and other delegates.
Quick update: if one of our most trusted journalists is to be believed, it looks like Boris is planning to do a U-turn (not unlike the missile dream...?) and will actually be implementing social distancing tactics next week, banning mass gatherings and arranging for work-from-home situations. A much better idea than the initial 'Hunger Games'/survival of the fittest strategy.
I can only assume that it's a direct result of me sharing my concerns on this forum, and I thank you all. I feel an insane amount of relief and gratitude, and I feel optimistic once more that we will all get through this. Now I just have to hope that you guys in America and all around the world get to feel the same relief soon. Given that you have people like Katie Porter fighting so phenomenally on your behalf, I have faith and will continue praying for you all.
Thanks again, all! ?
As to whether it will decrease during summer, it's true that many influenzas decrease in summer, but experts are warning that this brand new pathogen has never lived through the summer, so they don't know what it will do. Here is a good rundown about what experts say about the prospect of a summer decrease.
Key points:
--People aren't as likely to be close together in summer as in winter
-- Other influenza viruses have had a harder time transmitting through the warm humid air.
--But this virus is brand new and could be an exception.
Glad that the government is going to now put money into testing and treatment. At this point, updates as reported in Vox on how the U.S. epidemic compares to other countries show a steeper curve for the U.S., similar to Italy and Iran compared to China, Singapore and Hong Kong. The latter took action more quickly and have a less steep curve.
Coronavirus can live in the air for three hours, survive on surfaces for two to three days
March 11 (UPI) -- According to new research, the novel coronavirus can remain in the air for up to 3 hours and survive on some surfaces for two to three days.
The research, which was carried out by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, Princeton University and UCLA, suggests it's possible for the virus to spread through the air as well as through the touching of contaminated surfaces.
Jack Ma to donate 500,000 test kits and 1 million mask to the U.S.
Asia’s richest man announced his intention on Friday to ship 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to the U.S. in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Jack Ma’s charitable foundation and his China-based company's foundation, the Alibaba Foundation, have also sourced and donated supplies to other countries being hit by the virus, including Japan, Korea, Italy, Iran and Spain.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/13/jack-ma-coronavirus-test-kits-128522
A team of Canadian scientists has successfully isolated and grown copies of the coronavirus, bringing the world a step closer to finding a vaccine to fight the deadly illness.
Researchers from the Sunnybrook Research Institute, the University of Toronto, and McMaster University were able to isolate and replicate the virus in a lab using samples taken from two Canadian patients.
The lab-grown copies will now be able to help scientists study the pathogen to develop better diagnostic testing, treatments, vaccines, and gain a better understanding of its biology,
Meanwhile, eight institutes in China are working on five approaches to inoculations in an effort to combat
COVID-19. Chinese officials say it could result in a vaccine ready for emergency situations and clinical trials next month.
https://nypost.com/2020/03/13/canadian-scientists-make-breakthrough-in-coronavirus-vaccine-effort/
So touchingly beautiful!
valemercurii on Twitter:
"People of my hometown #Siena sing a popular song from their houses along an empty street to warm their hearts during the Italian #Covid_19 #lockdown.
https://twitter.com/valemercurii/status/1238234518508777473
Retail establishments are flooding my email letting me know how they are cleaning their stores and "protecting" me from the virus with their enhanced measures. I am sure they are doing the same to your emails too.
My first thought after reading what they are writing is usually " um, you should be doing these things as a matter of everyday cleaning actions anyway." My second thought is "wow! Everyone is pretty desperate for shoppers". My third thought is "interesting, my gym has not said anything to reassure me, because there is nothing they can say really say about that anyway".
@lovendures I was just noticing the same.-- the emails certifying how everyone is keeping things very clean. I still go to my health club to swim at night when no one is around. I don't touch anything. And you can't get the virus when your head is in the water. I soap up a big lather afterwards and burn anything else up in the sauna. I'm getting in great shape this way and again, the place is empty. And they have a sign at the front desk that they are cleaning the whole place several times a day.
A good article to understand the challenges ahead suppling our stores with food and other essential products
From the Washington Post:
The companies that feed America and provide basic staples are bracing for labor shortages as the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, which could leave them without enough workers to manufacture, deliver and unpack groceries in stores in the coming months.
As the virus spreads, supermarkets and distribution facilities face a difficult choice: how to keep shelves stocked with essentials while keeping their workers safe.
More found here.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/13/food-supply-shortage-coronavirus/
So it finally happened, my local store has been ransacked. Where I live is a city close to Charlotte, NC which just got its first case a few days ago. I knew it was a matter of time.
I have seriously been thinking that if this continues for some time, it might be time to barter. It would be a nice thing to be able to do with others. Even better, simply give someone something they need that you have extra of on hand. I am shipping out some Clorox wipes I have extra of to my sister-inlaw who can't find any and really wants some. She lives in a completely different state.
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One thing I do miss about living in a small town in VA was that we actually had a little ad hoc barter system. I would pay my acupuncturist with prepared lunch. Someone paid me for a reiki session with eggs from their chickens. Just two examples but you get the idea. It reminded me of my grandfather, who became a doctor in the Depression, and even at the end of his career many patients paid him in barter. So yes, I agree.
I once had my acupuncturist ask me if I could sew a black velvet hooded Cape using a very complex vintage styled pattern.
I agreed. It was an extraordinary piece but a real challenge as it involved dozens of pleats and other details.
Her 13 year old daughter beyond adored it. My doctor sent me a thank you with a note telling me she'd told the office I had 12 free acupuncture sessions. I was beyond thrilled.
I did everything (as my beliefs and esoteric practices had taught me) for others out of love and gratitude so to be compensated in effect by a barter I had not requested was both a blessing, with true gifts exchanged between us.
@shasta
I am so happy you posted here. This is a simple recipe anyone could make and it sounds wonderful to add a bit of licorice root (or dates as an extra)!
My daughter once gave me a dozen different types of dried medicinal herbs and roots and it was such a great gift . Many were things I'd never heard of.
I have tried many bottled and sold Chinese herbals but love the simple things like your recipe.
So happy to have you here ?