CoronaVirus

cv129 · 04-17-2020, 03:07 PM

Just wanna reiterate a few things.

Define “sick” - Traditionally, we associate the start of being “sick” as the first sign of symptoms. Covid19 pretty much targets this misconception, that’s why it spreads so fast. By the time a person realizes he/she is sick, virus/droplets have already been spread, since patient can exhibit no symptoms yet, or very little symptoms, or just no symptoms at all. So the early recommendation of “stay home if you are sick” isn’t nearly enough.

On death rate - We should really pay attention to this virus’s long term effect on recovered patents. Early studies have been coming out that it can do permanent damages to various organs. The long term implication is still to be seen.

Comparison to flu - early studies have shown some patients not developing antibody at all, or in such small amount that it won’t provide immunity.

Time line for “recovery” - testing negative does not guarantee a recovered patient is no longer shedding virus. Studies did show nasal discharges and fecal matter still contains virus even after 1-2 weeks of person testing negative. Anybody that gets covid19, however mild the symptoms may be, can easily take weeks to be in the clear again.

Surgical mask or face coverings - they cannot stop airborne covid19 virus from ENTERING, but can definitely limit potential harmful particles that EXIT our mouths, vital to limiting the spread at the source, quarantine or not, social distancing or not.

Summary - we still don’t have a strong grasp on what this does yet. From a health standpoint, it’s not time to relax.

04-17-2020, 03:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,261 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Just wanna reiterate a few things. Define “sick” - Traditionally, we associate the start of being “sick” as the first sign of symptoms. Covid19 pretty much targets this misconception, that’s why it spreads so fast. By the time a person realizes he/she is sick, virus/droplets have already been spread, since patient can exhibit no symptoms yet, or very little symptoms, or just no symptoms at all. So the early recommendation of “stay home if you are sick” isn’t nearly enough. On death rate - We should really pay attention to this virus’s long term effect on recovered patents. Early studies have been coming out that it can do permanent damages to various organs. The long term implication is still to be seen. Comparison to flu - early studies have shown some patients not developing antibody at all, or in such small amount that it won’t provide immunity. Time line for “recovery” - testing negative does not guarantee a recovered patient is no longer shedding virus. Studies did show nasal discharges and fecal matter still contains virus even after 1-2 weeks of person testing negative. Anybody that gets covid19, however mild the symptoms may be, can easily take weeks to be in the clear again. Surgical mask or face coverings - they cannot stop airborne covid19 virus from ENTERING, but can definitely limit potential harmful particles that EXIT our mouths, vital to limiting the spread at the source, quarantine or not, social distancing or not. Summary - we still don’t have a strong grasp on what this does yet. From a health standpoint, it’s not time to relax. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 04-17-2020 at 03:09 PM.