I'm starting this thread as a side discussion of all things Corona Virus related. I understand that this is going to be discussed in almost all other topic threads but we could collect news and other items here. 

 

At work, many conferences have been cancelled.

NBA - Suspended.

NHL - About to be suspended. 

NCAA March Madness - Playing - no crowd. 

 

Political Rallies have been cancelled. 

Travel bans. 

 

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks tested positive. They're in Australia where testing is available. If they were in the US, they wouldn't have been tested. 

51 minutes ago, Tracker said:

The virus cannot harm you unless you transport it into your body through inhalation or by picking it up on your hands and then into your mouth, nose or the surface of you eyes. And ordinary soap and water will kill the virus- you do not need the sanitizer unless you are outside your home and handling objects that have been contaminated by others.

I would think the in the car qualifier indicates it's for the times he is out and about.

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Just got a call from Alberta Health Services. I tested negative for the Covid 19 virus. Although I can now say that I do have a cold. Which tells me how easy it still is to pick up the virus as I have not gone out much the past 3 months & I carry hand sanitizer in my car. I also wash my hands as often as I can. The virus is invisible so we don't know where & when we touch it on an exposed surface. 

I wish more than anything there was a yay reaction here

3 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Just got a call from Alberta Health Services. I tested negative for the Covid 19 virus. Although I can now say that I do have a cold. Which tells me how easy it still is to pick up the virus as I have not gone out much the past 3 months & I carry hand sanitizer in my car. I also wash my hands as often as I can. The virus is invisible so we don't know where & when we touch it on an exposed surface. 

Great news! Now as for that metallic taste in your mouth...STOP DRINKING WINE FROM AN ALUMINUM CAN!

12 hours ago, iHeart said:

I wish more than anything there was a yay reaction here

Thanks iHeart.

12 hours ago, 17to85 said:

I would think the in the car qualifier indicates it's for the times he is out and about.

Yes, I use hand sanitizer as soon as I get to my car. The problem is the contact points like door handles, seats, sun visor, keys, steering wheel & the gear selector as they are contaminated. Any of those touch points before my hands are sanitized. It's just impossible to know what is contaminated & what isn't.

“I’m living smart, listening to the president,” Patrick said, “but I’m not living in fear of COVID-19.”
👁‍🗨 This is the guy who was “all in” - willing to open up the economy even if it means taking a chance on survival.
March 24

Fact-checking Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's attacks on Dr. Fauci

Facts First: Based on available data, Patrick is wrong to suggest that Texas didn't skip over anything when it decided to reopen. When Texas reopened on May 1, the state was not in accordance with the criteria outlined by the White House coronavirus task force. It's also absurd to suggest that Fauci has been wrong about every issue.

In May Fauci warned that states that open too soon could see "little spikes that turn into outbreaks," and that "The consequences could be really serious."

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/01/politics/fact-check-fauci-texas-reopening/index.html

👁‍🗨 He says “I’m living smart, listening to the president,“....well, he just lost all credibility right there.

Edited July 2, 20205 yr by Mr Dee

The United States has reported at least 46,853 new coronavirus cases in a single day, reaching a new high, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University - CNN Breaking News

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

“I’m living smart, listening to the president,” Patrick said, “but I’m not living in fear of COVID-19.”
👁‍🗨 This is the guy who was “all in” - willing to open up the economy even if it means taking a chance on survival.
March 24

Fact-checking Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's attacks on Dr. Fauci

Facts First: Based on available data, Patrick is wrong to suggest that Texas didn't skip over anything when it decided to reopen. When Texas reopened on May 1, the state was not in accordance with the criteria outlined by the White House coronavirus task force. It's also absurd to suggest that Fauci has been wrong about every issue.

In May Fauci warned that states that open too soon could see "little spikes that turn into outbreaks," and that "The consequences could be really serious."

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/01/politics/fact-check-fauci-texas-reopening/index.html

👁‍🗨 He says “I’m living smart, listening to the president,“....well, he just lost all credibility right there.

Talk about an oxymoron spoken by a moron.

 

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Some young people in Alabama are throwing COVID-19 parties, a disturbing competition where people who have coronavirus attend and the first person to get infected receives a payout, local officials said.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/people-in-alabama-are-throwing-covid-19-parties-with-a-payout-when-one-gets-infected-official-1.5007903
 

 

 

31 minutes ago, Rich said:

 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/people-in-alabama-are-throwing-covid-19-parties-with-a-payout-when-one-gets-infected-official-1.5007903
 

 

 

This reinforces the need for a WTF emoji here in this forum.

 

1 hour ago, Rich said:

 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/people-in-alabama-are-throwing-covid-19-parties-with-a-payout-when-one-gets-infected-official-1.5007903
 

 

 

2 hours ago, Rich said:

 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/people-in-alabama-are-throwing-covid-19-parties-with-a-payout-when-one-gets-infected-official-1.5007903
 

 

 

This proves its a fair comment to refer to  Alabamans as idiots. 

27 minutes ago, Tracker said:

This proves its a fair comment to refer to  Alabamans as idiots. 

Some Alabamans, not all. I can almost guarantee you there are some really embarrassed and pissed off Alabamans in sweet home Alabama right now.

If I was a parent & it was one of my kids doing that, I'd cut off any funding from me for tuition as it's obvious my money is going to waste. 

Prime candidates for the 2020 Darwin Awards

Hell all of us did stupid things in our youth, problem with today's youth is that they feel the need to capture all the stupid things they do for various social media platforms.

 

Texas GOP to hold in-person convention this month
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/505785-texas-gop-to-hold-in-person-convention-this-month

Some small heads with big hats

three straight days of no new cases

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/kimberly-guilfoyle-donald-trump-jrs-girlfriend-tests-positive/story?id=71604361

We're getting closer

 

https://ktla.com/news/california/2-more-death-row-inmates-die-as-covid-19-infects-40-of-san-quentin-prison/

4 days of no new cases can we break our record?