I took a long walk today with a mask in one pocket and some portable hand sanitizer in the other. When I did come within several dozen feet of fellow walkers or the occasional biker, I respectfully put on my mask – remember, masks likely do not protect you, but they really are to protect
US COVID-19 Deaths estimated to be between 100,000 to 200,000 by June 1
The models vary, most based on the assumptions of social distancing.
Over that last few days I have seen both the ongoing march of illnesses and deaths and the number of people out on the road, walking and riding bikes increasing. Yesterday the garden store was packed with people buying plants – most wearing masks.
Food Safety Tips for Ordering In during Coronavirus
With many of us trying to stay at home as much as possible, ordering meal kits and other mail-order food is a popular alternative to going out. The CDC has published some tips to make sure these types of food are handled in a way to prevent bacteria growth. Although the CDC reiterates there is
Holy Shit – Toilets May Pose Risk for Spreading COVID-19
MEDSCAPE VIDEO BY DAVID A. JOHNSON MD (5 minutes , 27 seconds)
Some excerpts from the video transcript:
“As we know, GI diseases can be transmitted via the fecal-oral route. Now researchers looking at hospitals in Wuhan, China, that treated COVID-19-positive patients have provided valuable new data on its transmission. They found that although the
Coronavirus tops 325,000 ill with nearly 9,000 dead
- Total cases: 330,891
- Total deaths: 8,910
- Jurisdictions reporting cases: 55 (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
To wear or not wear a mask during the Coronavirus Outbreak
“Is It Time That We All Start Wearing Masks?” Medscape, 1 Apr. 2020, www.medscape.com/viewarticle/927890. Thanks to Chris, our Marler Clark nurse, for this post: Attached is a Medscape article from 4/1/2020:
IS IT TIME THAT WE ALL START WEARING MASKS
Here are some excerpts from the article:
“Data on efficacy of masks are
Can Vomiting and Diarrhea be a sign of Coronavirus?
Dr. Glatter weighs in on a possible sign of a COVID-19 infection that might be overlooked.
While we are focused on cough and fever as the initial signs of COVID-19, it’s also important to be aware that abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea could precede respiratory symptoms in some people.
Results of a new study published
How safe is it to order take-out?
SARS-CoV-2 is primarily transmitted by droplets, via coughing or sneezing, as opposed to transfer from surfaces, according to the CDC. The virus can be active on hard surfaces such as plastic or stainless steel for 2-3 days and cardboard for 1 day. While the virus may potentially be aerosolized via droplets for several hours (<