Guest Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ricofoley said: There's been a theory people have kept floating out there that once you get to about 20% exposure in a given area then herd immunity effects start kicking in because of preexisting cross-immunity of some form or another, and it seems like there are several places now that are really debunking that theory. Florida is persistently at +3,000 cases a day. New York is maybe ticking back up again. In Europe, Spain has been way up again. In regards to Spain, I think @Joesaid it is a different region of Spain seeing the virus growth than the initial region. I believe the same is true for NYS. Sweden has very few cases in Stockholm and most new cases relative to population are in areas that weren’t as hard hit in the early months of the outbreak. Not to say that the 20% figure is true, just that we need to look at more localized outbreak information to see how prior outbreaks affect the size of subsequent outbreaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Yeah, I'm sure it is true that the highest concentrations are in different areas than in the first wave, but I also think it's plainly true that we're not right on the precipice of getting to a place where the virus no longer has any opportunities to grow anywhere. A lot of people are still trying to cling to the notion that we're right around the corner from getting back to normal, with or without a vaccine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 All of the Toronto suburbs are starting to spike. Mississauga and Oakville were at less than 1/100k up until 2 days ago, today they are 6/100k -- and rising every day. In Mississauga, more than 80% are under 40, with ~50% being 20-29. It's time to shut the bars, night clubs and cinemas -- that age group clearly isn't physically distancing like the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iculus Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 We had 2 more confirmed cases at work today. I definitely believe that it has more to do with where I live than where I work, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 U.S. Covid-19 death toll surpasses 200,000 WWW.NBCNEWS.COM A prediction made in March — unfathomable at the time — has come to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, thewhyteboar said: Easier to do a hunger strike this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: Easier to do a hunger strike this way. I know because they’re always stuffed *crickets* I’ll see myself out now 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 CDC reverses itself and says guidelines it posted on coronavirus airborne transmission were wrong - The Washington Post WWW.WASHINGTONPOST.COM “There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet (for example, during choir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I don't....Why....What.... I have many questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 literal cucking probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Uh oh, am I gonna get COVID now??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Spork3245 said: Uh oh, am I gonna get COVID now??! *Covid-like symptoms that are actually induced by radiation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleronin Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Chinese tycoon who criticized Xi Jinping's handling of coronavirus jailed for 18 years WWW.CNN.COM A Chinese billionaire who criticized President Xi Jinping's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been jailed for 18 years on corruption charges, a court said Tuesday. Trump is feverishly taking notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 N-acetylcysteine as a potential treatment for novel coronavirus disease 2019 WWW.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV VERY interesting TL;DR: more testing and studies needed, but taking NAC orally at 600mg/day may work as a preventative measure for those at a high risk of exposure. To my knowledge there’s no long term or ill side effects of NAC at 600mg/day for 3-6 months (that’s not to say 6+ months is dangerous, I just haven’t seen any studies that surpass 6 months). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The Pentagon funneled coronavirus relief funds to defense contractors - The Washington Post WWW.WASHINGTONPOST.COM Shortly after Congress passed the Cares Act, the Pentagon began directing pandemic-related money to defense contractors. Quote A $1 billion fund Congress gave the Pentagon in March to build up the country’s supplies of medical equipment has instead been mostly funneled to defense contractors and used for making things such as jet engine parts, body armor and dress uniforms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/sep/21/landmark-moment-156-countries-agree-to-covid-vaccine-allocation-deal 'Landmark moment': 156 countries agree to Covid vaccine allocation deal (not the US) Quote A coalition of 156 countries has agreed a “landmark” deal to enable the rapid and equitable global distribution of any new coronavirus vaccines to 3% of participating countries’ populations, to protect vulnerable healthcare systems, frontline health workers and those in social care settings. The Covid-19 vaccine allocation plan – co-led by the World Health Organization and known as Covax – has been set up to ensure that the research, purchase and distribution of any new vaccine is shared equally between the world’s richest countries and those in the developing world. Sixty-four higher income economies have already joined Covax, which includes commitments from 35 economies as well as the European commission, which will procure doses on behalf of the 27 EU member states plus Norway and Iceland, with 38 more expected to join in the coming days. Ultimately the scheme aims to deliver 2bn doses of safe, effective vaccines around the world by the end of 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, CitizenVectron said: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/sep/21/landmark-moment-156-countries-agree-to-covid-vaccine-allocation-deal 'Landmark moment': 156 countries agree to Covid vaccine allocation deal (not the US) Don't worry, Russia will supply the vaccine needs for America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 51 minutes ago, mclumber1 said: Don't worry, Russia will supply the vaccine needs for America. what's their poison of choice to add into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, Firewithin said: what's their poison of choice to add into it? For all his power, Putin has shown in some ways he is a plain and simple internet troll. They'll add bleach to it and then say, "What? Trump said you wanted to inject bleach." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/unfathomable-u-s-death-toll-from-coronavirus-hits-200-000-1.5115084 Quote Deaths are running at close to 770 a day on average, and a widely cited model from the University of Washington predicts the overall U.S. toll will double to 400,000 by the end of the year as schools and colleges reopen and cold weather sets in. Hopefully this does not come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, CitizenVectron said: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/unfathomable-u-s-death-toll-from-coronavirus-hits-200-000-1.5115084 Hopefully this does not come true. It won't. Spoiler We'll exceed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 America First! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I would guess we'll hit 1/2 a million before its all said and done. Place your bets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr.Vic20 said: I would guess we'll hit 1/2 a million before its all said and done. Place your bets... Thanksgiving and Christmas are going to turbocharge the numbers. If people won't give up bars for a month or two there's no way they're foregoing holiday travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jason said: Thanksgiving and Christmas are going to turbocharge the numbers. If people won't give up bars for a month or two there's no way they're foregoing holiday travel. For sure, they won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SimpleG Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Jason said: Thanksgiving and Christmas are going to turbocharge the numbers. If people won't give up bars for a month or two there's no way they're foregoing holiday travel. My SIL texted my wife a few weeks ago , " we still going to Disney for Christmas this year?" She's a fucking nurse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On the flip side, for some of us, COVID is a perfect excuse to NOT travel over the holiday. “So sorry, Aunt Suzy, I guess I won’t be able to visit you and your 15 cats this Thanksgiving. Darn that virus!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spork3245 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I’ve realized that spotting is no longer a thing at the gym. I see someone about to fail on the benchpress putting up way too much weight, their arms are shaking, movement paused, slowly bending in reverse, their back arches to exorcist-levels just before their feet lift from the floor and flail about in the air: in March and prior I would have run over to help, but, now, I just watch thinking “better than the long term effects of COVID!”. Get stronger or die trying, baby! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Spork3245 said: I’ve realized that spotting is no longer a thing at the gym. I see someone about to fail on the benchpress putting up way too much weight, their arms are shaking, movement paused, slowly bending in reverse, their back arches to exorcist-levels just before their feet lift from the floor and flail about in the air: in March and prior I would have run over to help, but, now, I just watch thinking “better than the long term effects of COVID!”. Get stronger or die trying, baby! Survival of the fittest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Survival of the fittest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Damn cases are rising in Canada quite quickly: Mostly Ontario and Quebec, mostly younger people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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