Skalap
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Yeah, I haven't been following the situation very closely in other countries but considering how Bojo start dealing with all this Covid situation, I am certain he is not the right person to help the people.
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Yeah, I haven't been following the situation very closely in other countries but considering how Bojo start dealing with all this Covid situation, I am certain he is not the right person to help the people.
LOL, y'all, have you seen our (US) government response to Covid lately?? Or ever?
Skalap
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I've been following a lot on CNN during the lockdown between mid-march and mid-may. It was scary to see the (lack of real) responses of Trump and his government.
mgp
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I just found out that our water/sewer utility (in greater Boston) is testing sewage to identify outbreaks. The trend is really not pretty.
www.mwra.com
Wastewater Covid-19 Tracking | MWRA
www.mwra.com
LSU is doing this too to identify campus outbreaks.I just found out that our water/sewer utility (in greater Boston) is testing sewage to identify outbreaks. The trend is really not pretty.
Wastewater Covid-19 Tracking | MWRA
LSU Researchers to Test Campus Wastewater for COVID-19 Cases
September 9, 2020 BATON ROUGE, LA – For the last several months, researchers from the LSU College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine have tested wastewater in various areas around East Baton Rouge Parish to track cases of coronavirus. What they have found, thus far, is that cases...
Quoting my previous post as I posted it in the wrong spot originally.
Man do I ever feel off today and it's scary.
I woke up with facial muscle weakness this morning and the feeling of muscle fatigue with my jaw. This is what lead me to call the doctor's office this morning. The previous couple days I just thought I had seasonal allergies. Slight congestion, some sinus pressure and I was getting tension headaches at night on the back of my head and pain behind my right ear.
- My right eye won't stop watering now
- I can't close my right eye more than half way
- I'm having trouble smiling on the right side of my face.
- Trouble drinking water and eating.
- It's hard to control my lips and I'm slurring some words every now and then.
- My face feels tingly
It's comical watching me trying to drink out of my contigo water bottle today. I can't take a sip without spilling it all over myself. I also found it very hard to spit when I brushed my teeth.
But all the stuff with my face sure the hell is scaring me and triggering my anxiety.
debianlinux
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How is it definitely not a stroke that requires the most immediate care possible?
mgp
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Wow. In a non-pandemic world that would be terrifying, but given all that's going on it's on another level. Take care of yourself and keep us posted.
I'm home now from my visit this morning.
I am COVID negative. Which I expected as much as I really haven't been out in public.
But I did get a confirmed Bell's palsy diagnosis.
I'm on antiviral medication for the next week. Have to take it 3 times a day. I also have eye drops because I can't close / blink my right eye so it is drying out.
I have a follow up with my doctor Monday.
Harder to drink water today, that's for sure.
I was assured this is not a stroke.
I am COVID negative. Which I expected as much as I really haven't been out in public.
But I did get a confirmed Bell's palsy diagnosis.
I'm on antiviral medication for the next week. Have to take it 3 times a day. I also have eye drops because I can't close / blink my right eye so it is drying out.
I have a follow up with my doctor Monday.
Harder to drink water today, that's for sure.
I was assured this is not a stroke.
ranbalam
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I'm glad to hear it isn't stroke related. Any idea how long you'll be affected by this? What causes it?
Hang in there.
From what I understand it is believed to be caused by viruses. Hence why I was put on a antiviral treatment.
How long will I be affected by this. It could be a few weeks to 6 months and it rare cases I may never fully recover.
Holy cow, Renegade!
I am glad this isn't a stroke but wow. I'm glad they were able to diagnose you so fast and get you started with treatment.
Meanwhile in Louisiana...
www.theadvocate.com
ETA: *headdesk*
This petition seeks to end Louisiana's coronavirus rules for 7 days; see how it works, next steps
On the last day of the legislative session, with the governor sure to veto their central effort to curb his emergency powers, House Republicans dropped what leaders have long considered
ETA: *headdesk*
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In the news tonight, despite efforts by Salem and Massachusetts Governor, they have not been able to keep the crowds away from Salem.
All public transportation access Friday through Monday to Salem has been suspended this weekend and next. A parking ban has been put into effect. There is no public parking.
Yet the tourist are still showing up. From NY, NJ and from around the world despite no official festivities hosted by Salem this year and people being told to stay away.
So many people showed up today that they had to close Washington street to accommodate the foot traffic. The main drag downtown.
Washington street is usually closed with lots of side streets this time of year. Planned closures that is, with merchants, beer gardens, street performers and all out and about. The last couple years they had amusement park rides set up on a side street.
Not of that was planned this year. There were no planned street closures this year. But Salem PD were forced to close Washington street today because of the number of people out. And they will likely have to over the weekend as well.
All public transportation access Friday through Monday to Salem has been suspended this weekend and next. A parking ban has been put into effect. There is no public parking.
Yet the tourist are still showing up. From NY, NJ and from around the world despite no official festivities hosted by Salem this year and people being told to stay away.
So many people showed up today that they had to close Washington street to accommodate the foot traffic. The main drag downtown.
Washington street is usually closed with lots of side streets this time of year. Planned closures that is, with merchants, beer gardens, street performers and all out and about. The last couple years they had amusement park rides set up on a side street.
Not of that was planned this year. There were no planned street closures this year. But Salem PD were forced to close Washington street today because of the number of people out. And they will likely have to over the weekend as well.
Turbo
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I'm just seeing this now.... just wanted to wish you well. My mother in law went through it a few years ago and it can be a haul... stay positive and take good care of yourself.
Trump and the White House chief of staff made some shocking admissions over the weekend.
First being:
Trump also once again claimed on the campaign trail that the only reason we have so many cases is we do the most testing in the world. If we cut the testing in half we would have half the cases. Cut the testing back by another half and we would yet again have half the cases.
First being:
Trump has continued along with we. need to open things back up. Not impose new restrictions and start to shut things back down as cases surge.
Trump also once again claimed on the campaign trail that the only reason we have so many cases is we do the most testing in the world. If we cut the testing in half we would have half the cases. Cut the testing back by another half and we would yet again have half the cases.
ranbalam
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I know that the meme about how 'in 2008 Fauci said masks cause bacterial pneumonia' keeps getting posted and reposted and gaining steam. I read deeper into it, and read more of the excerpt from which it came, and he doesn't mention masks at all. I want to go around posting that in the comments of everyone that has posted it, but damn I am tired of arguing on this stuff...and I know they won't believe it anyway...even when it's RIGHT THERE IN BLACK AND WHITE.
Wtf is wrong with people?
2+2=5
Wtf is wrong with people?
2+2=5
Open enrollment is coming up on November 4th for me. Just now got the first communications about what our plans will look like for next year.
Our medical and vision planes are staying the same. However, the price of each medical plan is going up by 50% for next year. For me that's a $35 per pay period increase or $70 a month with keeping the same medical plan next year.
This is just obscene.
Arn't the insurance companies getting record profits this year? Why are they jacking up the rates so much?
Is it because they expect the ACA to not stand throwing the industry into chaos next year or are they being weary of COVID?
Our medical and vision planes are staying the same. However, the price of each medical plan is going up by 50% for next year. For me that's a $35 per pay period increase or $70 a month with keeping the same medical plan next year.
This is just obscene.
Arn't the insurance companies getting record profits this year? Why are they jacking up the rates so much?
Is it because they expect the ACA to not stand throwing the industry into chaos next year or are they being weary of COVID?
oldschoolkirby
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Yes, but this ensures record profits next year as well.
Capitalism rocks, dude!
Chaos, COVID, Cattlecar Galactica.
Seriously though, what a disgrace...