Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

I feel bad for the kids. Some of them are just heartbroken. I know this corona shit is deadly serious, but a couple of these LAX programs are nationally ranked and there was a good chance they'd be playing for a championship. My daughter lives to compete, and she's far from alone. They're going to lose a year (if they don't redshirt) and it's tough to swallow. They don't even know what to expect for classes next quarter, or summer for that matter.

Yeah, I know real life interrupts sometimes, but it's still shitty.

[Benny Profane]

Maybe they'll learn compassion for the sick.

[Game Over]

I’m not discounting the virus.

But between the cheerleading, hysteria, misinformation and downright stupidly posted in here.., it’s either laugh or cry.

[jgb@etree]

In SW CT, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton & Weston have closed schools. Sounds like quite a few more are trying to hold out another day or two so they can get certified for distance learning by the state so they don't have to makeup any days.

[Timberridge]

I feel bad for the kids. Some of them are just heartbroken. I know this corona shit is deadly serious, but a couple of these LAX programs are nationally ranked and there was a good chance they'd be playing for a championship. My daughter lives to compete, and she's far from alone. They're going to lose a year (if they don't redshirt) and it's tough to swallow. They don't even know what to expect for classes next quarter, or summer for that matter.

Yeah, I know real life interrupts sometimes, but it's still shitty.

The Splendid Splinter spent 4 years in the service and came back in 1946 to hit .342. So an extra year in school could be what makes her star shine a bit brighter.

[up an down]

Houston is cancelling its rodeo which is a big deal for the city, 3 weeks of sold out concerts at the Texans football stadium is the highlight, says it will lose over 200 million in revenue.

I doubt if the bulls or broncos are complaining

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[Benny Profane]

I’m not discounting the virus.

But between the cheerleading, hysteria, misinformation and downright stupidly posted in here.., it’s either laugh or cry.

Are you laughing or crying right now? No peeking!

[Art Shirk]

You didn't know that the Catholic Church supported bigotry before enrolling your child in their institution?

Let alone their positions on birth control, woman's right to choose and tacit support of pedophilia... and now public health.

You are moving the goal posts. Your original comments were about me taking the kids out when we heard about the injustice of the firings. Now it’s about enrolling them in the first place. There is a lot of fucked up shit with the Catholic Church but there are defensible, non religious reasons why people send their children to private catholic-affiliated schools. I’m re-evaluation with my wife and trying to balance the good versus the bad at this point. I know wheee you stand and I agree with you for the most part. But I’m in a shitty situation on a few fronts so moderate empathy shouldn’t be too much to ask.

And for those asking - I’m in West Seattle. I’m all about sharing info at this point, which seems to be the opposite of what our government and schools are focused on.


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[Benny Profane]

From Facebook. Anderson Cooper just interviewed him. 14 out of 14 skiers on a trip to Italy sick


Coronavirus (COVID-19) update:

I haven't posted much other than memes lately, but as a primary care physician practicing in Tarzana, I wanted to give you my experience, and information that I know to be true. I won't mention hand washing or sanitizers, or things that everyone obviously knows, as there is plenty of information about this already.

I have two patients right now with CV, one hospitalized, and one not, and am close to a third patient. Essentially, 14 men went on a ski trip to Northern Italy. All have become ill, and all 14 have tested positive for CV. Of the 14, 4 needed to be hospitalized, and of the 4 patients, 3 are very ill as I write this. One had a significant pre-existing medical condition. The other 3 did not, and are relatively young. The news today out of Northern Italy is not good.

I have practiced for over 30 years, and have seen it all, or so I thought. Nothing has worried me like this. I recommend to all who read this that you avoid going to large group events such as sporting events, and concerts. I believe that all schools should be closed immediately and classes conducted online, which is relatively simple. I know that so far, children infected with CV have done relatively well, but they might come home and hug Grandpa, who won't do so well. Avoid contact with others as much as possible. CV in the United States is at a relatively early stage, but it won't last there for long. Make sure you have any medications you need, as well as supplies, but panicking hurts all of us.

My biggest hope is that I am totally wrong, and that you will all wonder in a few weeks what the hell I was talking about. But I have a pretty good track record, and I think you should take steps now to protect yourselves and your family. There is little cost to taking extra precaution right now, and the earlier, the better.

Feel free to share.

Sam Fink, M.D.
Fellow, American College of Physicians

[splat]

Here's a new Texican PSA...

[Benny Profane]

I'm starting to think this strain in Italy is quite scary.

[KQ]

From Facebook. Anderson Cooper just interviewed him. 14 out of 14 skiers on a trip to Italy sick


Coronavirus (COVID-19) update:

I haven't posted much other than memes lately, but as a primary care physician practicing in Tarzana, I wanted to give you my experience, and information that I know to be true. I won't mention hand washing or sanitizers, or things that everyone obviously knows, as there is plenty of information about this already.

I have two patients right now with CV, one hospitalized, and one not, and am close to a third patient. Essentially, 14 men went on a ski trip to Northern Italy. All have become ill, and all 14 have tested positive for CV. Of the 14, 4 needed to be hospitalized, and of the 4 patients, 3 are very ill as I write this. One had a significant pre-existing medical condition. The other 3 did not, and are relatively young. The news today out of Northern Italy is not good.

I have practiced for over 30 years, and have seen it all, or so I thought. Nothing has worried me like this. I recommend to all who read this that you avoid going to large group events such as sporting events, and concerts. I believe that all schools should be closed immediately and classes conducted online, which is relatively simple. I know that so far, children infected with CV have done relatively well, but they might come home and hug Grandpa, who won't do so well. Avoid contact with others as much as possible. CV in the United States is at a relatively early stage, but it won't last there for long. Make sure you have any medications you need, as well as supplies, but panicking hurts all of us.

My biggest hope is that I am totally wrong, and that you will all wonder in a few weeks what the hell I was talking about. But I have a pretty good track record, and I think you should take steps now to protect yourselves and your family. There is little cost to taking extra precaution right now, and the earlier, the better.

Feel free to share.

Sam Fink, M.D.
Fellow, American College of Physicians

Hoping that Buster and the rest of the group that left yesterday for Europe will return with nothing but great stories to tell.

[irul&ublo]

Kung flu


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[Benny Profane]

Hoping that Buster and the rest of the group that left yesterday for Europe will return with nothing but great stories to tell.

At this point, I'd just be happy to get back home without quarantine.

[PNWbrit]

At this point, I'd just be happy to get back home without quarantine.

Might be too late for that.

[goldenboy]

Cheeto just said no more travel from Europe

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[SKIP IN7RO]

He just said "whore-antined"

[Micol]

Cheeto just said no more travel from Europe

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edit.....he did say from for next 30 days....may be extended or removed early...

[axebiker]

My wife and kids are supposed to fly from MT to MN to visit family on Friday. There are no confirmed cases in MT and very few in MN.

Is it a bad idea to go, or would it be crazy to cancel?

Depends on who you are listening to. The experts seem to be saying that social distancing is the thing to do right now and that it is only the economic incentives that are keeping health officials from being proactive.

More cases in MN today. Not sure I’d really want to get on a plane right now if I didn’t have to.

[KQ]

At this point, I'd just be happy to get back home without quarantine.

Might be too late for that.

Cheeto just said no more travel from Europe

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Will they have to turn around and come home? A 2 day window to fly out?

Ugh... "the virus doesn't stand a chance against the US" Really?

[Benny Profane]

Will they have to turn around and come home? A 2 day window to fly out?

Ugh... "the virus doesn't stand a chance against the US" Really?

Well, I assume these guys are not big resort types, so, just tour a lot and cook over fires.

[splat]

Economic incentives are keeping health officials from being proactive????? wtf does that mean?

[up an down]

Will they have to turn around and come home? A 2 day window to fly out?

Ugh... "the virus doesn't stand a chance against the US" Really?

The virus has no chance because nothing can withstand the irresistible force of Trumps bullshit.

[KQ]

Did anyone notice that small seizure he seemed to have about 2 mins in? I think he choked on his words.


Love the way he couldn't resist placing blame.

[Benny Profane]

Did anyone notice that small seizure he seemed to have about 2 mins in? I think he choked on his words.


Love the way he couldn't resist placing blame.

Of course. It's pretty brilliant, though. Now it's Europe's fault. Always the other. Perfect scenario would've been if it came from Mexico.