
Creating this simply because it is BAAACCCCCKKKKK, and we are going to be dealing with it.
Under good news: a new task force will have Kessler at the helm. One of the most brilliant and honest men in our world. The plan to to make PPE in our OWN COUNTRY. The vaccine may be on the way. Team Germany with Pfizer in the final lap of this race. We are better at treatment; fewer are dying.
Bad news: anyone who must be congregated with others is at risk. The elderly are at risk. And another bout of lockdown? I cannot imagine this for our elders. But it is going to happen.
I thought I would create this Dashboard so we can comment on anything Covid. Does your loved one have it? How are they doing? Did they beat it? How did that go? Are they on lockdown and you are frantic?
Just asking. How are you doing with the new uptick of our least favorite virus? What are your thoughts? Ideas? Have you had it? Have you lost a loved one? Have you survived it?
I am in upstate New York and agree with Joel that Cuomo not only put so many seniors lives in danger with his March 25th directive, he is not being truthful about the actual number of nursing home deaths. According to the State's site, they show approximately 7,000 nursing home deaths. In fact, it is probably closer to 17,000. They decided not to count a nursing home resident who died from COVID in a hospital as a nursing home death. Every other State around us does so when Cuomo touts his "low" numbers, it is just smoke and mirrors. This is a letter my husband recently sent to the Editor of our paper:
"NYS Dept. of Health may be Underreporting Nursing Home Deaths by over 10,000
Why does NYS report its total COVID deaths as about 26,000 when many reputable sources (Johns Hopkins, CDC, Worldometers, NYTimes) report between 33,000 and 34,000 deaths?
And why do all of NY’s bordering states report adult care facility (nursing home/assisted living) deaths as 50-76% of their respective total COVID deaths, while NY reports only about 15%? If you assume NY is really at the lower end of the neighboring state range of 50%, actual adult care facility deaths could be about 17,000. That’s approx. 10,000 more than NY’s reported number of 6,722 ACF deaths.
NY is not including people in their nursing home death tally if they contracted COVID in the nursing home but then died elsewhere. Why not? Could it be that the Governor is using some sleight of hand to make it look better than it really is? Dr. Howard Zucker, you have been asked for several months to shed more light on actual adult care facility deaths. How do you expect us to take your public service announcements seriously when you can’t even give us the real facts?"
It's been over 100 days since one of our local news stations asked Zucker for the real numbers and still no response.
Will keep you, your mom and all of NY in my thoughts and prayers.
I have heard of similar stories. I know a man, an attorney who only goes into his office and his home. He didn’t come into contact with many people at all. He always took precautions and he got it too.
It is scary. We can’t live in an enclosed bubble but we have to amp up precautions as much as possible.
My hands are so dry from washing them. I have always been a germ freak and washed my hands often and now I feel like I am experiencing severe OCD with my hand washing!
I am sure you are find. I hope your friends beat it! It really is scary!
Hugs!!!
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Our local news reported a story of a ‘swinger convention’ meeting here in New Orleans.
Idiots! They usually have around 1000 members attending but due to COVID-19 they only had 250 members attending the four day event.
They claimed that many took tests right before the event. They were social distancing and in groups of four. On the last day they decided to forgo their social distancing and 41 people ended up testing positive for COVID! They were staying at a local hotel, NOPSI.
INSANE!
It’s just a crazy thought, isn’t it? You can read about the embarrassing story online.
Couldn’t they have skipped their event this year?
They usually do a huge parade in the streets! Not this year!
New Orleans benefits from tourism. So, I am guessing the hotel was glad to have the business, restaurants too, but seriously! It’s really dumb! Plus those 41 people spread it to more people. No wonder our numbers keep going up with idiots like that!
I bet a large chain hotel would have refused the group. The independent hotel booked their stay. Geeeeeeez!
Gald,
I couldn't have said it better. You are spot on! It really is a public health issue. All these people want their lives back. Well the only way to reach that goal is to cooperate.
NHWM,
That is awful! As if keeping it down to 250 people will help?! NO! Just think 41 people tested positive then those 41 people spread it to one person each equal to 81 then 122 then 163 and so on and so on! It makes you wonder are people to dumb to save their own lives???
All the stores should limit their customers, otherwise they buy, buy and buy more.
I hope your SO stays safe. It’s crazy how foolish people are. People should wear a mask! Wash hands! Social distance! Get tested! Stay home if sick!
I wonder how these people justify their behavior to themselves.
After seeing the ‘swinger’ story on the news, I would be very hesitant to stay at an independent hotel.
I like supporting local businesses but in this case a large chain is better because they have to follow guidelines and the company’s protocol.
The independent businesses are flying by the seat of their pants, just to stay alive.
I totally empathize with businesses suffering due to the slow economy but I feel it is very irresponsible of the hotel to host this event.
The hotel obviously knows the risks that are involved when ‘swingers’ get together!
How could the hotel be so naive to think that a large swinger gathering that is known for huge parties were going to refrain from interacting with each other?
It’s all about the almighty dollar! I am sure that they wanted to maintain a good relationship with the swinger group to ensure future business with them.
Of course what this fails to take into account is that the more community spread the more people who do become very ill, leading to overwhelmed hospitals and deaths. And although some callously say that it's only the old or immune compromised who are in peril I have read too many first hand accounts of people who were younger (young enough to have small children) and healthy that have died, not to mention all the long haulers with lingering effects.
Exactly! The leaders of this ‘swinging’ group said that the majority of people had mild symptoms or no symptoms. One person had severe complications and was hospitalized.
According to this group, emails were sent out that asked anyone with a compromised immune system not to attend.
After the outbreak of people getting Covid at the ‘swinger’ party, another email was sent out informing everyone of the outbreak.
The event leader gave everyone instructions before the event to keep a diary of who they interacted with. He said that most people did this and they were able to notify most attendees.
Then he goes on to say that he sent his wife who has a compromised immune system to Mexico because it was safer due to less Covid cases and to continue to work on their opening a ‘swinger’ group in Mexico.
The whole story was crazy, even by New Orleans standards! What a ridiculous group of people!!!
He also stated that he wouldn’t hold the function again if he could go back and do it over.
Duh...too late for that! Damage is already done.
My friend with COVID is doing fine, she says the fever is gone and she feels normal.. hope it continues! And she wears her mask and quits traveling all about!!
I have to say they sanitize everything before doing anything.
She even wiped down the pen that I signed the papers with.
When I arrived in the parking lot, there is a telephone number posted.
There were instructions to call the number and wait in car. They come take a temperature reading.
Social distancing in waiting room.
Parking lot was full. So people are getting annual test done.
I felt like delaying it due to rising Covid cases but my doctor insisted that I go. I have had to do biopsies in the past. Was benign.
My doctor is one who will send reminders on my phone to go to appointments!
They claimed they did social distance until the last day! It was a four day event. LOL
CRAZY! I saw it on the news. Then I checked it out online. Oh my gosh, you should read this guy’s blog! It’s crazy!
They do cruises, parades and host big parties up to 2000 people!
I will private message you the name. Who is crazy enough to go to a swinger party during COVID?!
So on we go. Apparently our Government decided it would not do big payment to Pfizer for initial doses, so we won't get many; they are obligated to other countries that DID order large numbers of doses; will be spring and summer before we get some relief but our front line workers will at least be protected, and hopefully some elders.
Alva, I am sure there will be side effects for some, but it is a small price to pay. People get side effects for many vaccinations.