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Corona virus, the non-asshole thread
- Thread starter TheYancey
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I found out on Sun, that a 3 generation family I know in NoChas came down with it. 6 adults and a few of the grands. None were hospitalized, but several struggled with bad headaches, including a 13 yr old.
A few ran high fevers.
They do not know how they got it, but obviously shared within the family.
A few ran high fevers.
They do not know how they got it, but obviously shared within the family.
I am shocked that as of now I am unaware of a single dentist who has contracted the virus at work...IMO that is some of the best anecdotal evidence for wearing a mask as our environment is highly aerosolized...I must know 300-400 dentists and I have not heard of a single one or their staff who has caught the virus in the workplace so obviously the PPE is working in protecting at least from the asymptomatic carriers including basic screening
I just had a dental visit tuesday. Temp taken before being allowed in the suite, wash hands prior to being seated. No polish done, just the manual picks and mirrors to clean. Hygentist was all PPE'd up. Head to toe. Thought I was in an alien lab or something. Each chair was sealed off from the next. I commended the practice for taking those measures.
yeah absolutely...that is exactly what we are doing and honestly have always done in my practice...I am glad that your dentist is taking it as seriously as they should
SanAntonioCock
GCF Top Poster
Same at my dialysis center. We are pretty close together for long stretches of time but everyone is so very careful that nobody has tested positive in a city that had a 20% positive rate for awhile.
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yeah it just shows how the stuff really works...stay safe man and I am glad that they are careful for you as well...
I've already had a couple of dentist visits since this stuff started. Mine was closed for the first few months, unless it was an emergency. Since then, the procedure goes like this:
Text to let them know you're in the parking lot.
Somebody comes out to get you.
Mask up before entering.
One patient at a time in the waiting room.
Temperature taken.
Hair net and shoe coverings go on.
Mask can come off once in the chair or if getting X-Ray / Pano, etc.
The dentist or hygienist will wear masks, gloves, hair nets, shoe coverings, and a clear face shield.
Once all is done, the hair net and shoe coverings are discarded, face mask goes back on, pay then leave.
Text to let them know you're in the parking lot.
Somebody comes out to get you.
Mask up before entering.
One patient at a time in the waiting room.
Temperature taken.
Hair net and shoe coverings go on.
Mask can come off once in the chair or if getting X-Ray / Pano, etc.
The dentist or hygienist will wear masks, gloves, hair nets, shoe coverings, and a clear face shield.
Once all is done, the hair net and shoe coverings are discarded, face mask goes back on, pay then leave.
I finally went to my barber a few weeks ago. Mostly they were closed, then they opened just to essential employees, which you had to have proof of. Anyway, during that time I had three covid-cuts from the wife. Didnt go so well....
Text to confirm upon arrival. Temp check before appointment. Had to wear a mask for the entire haircut as did my barber.
I do believe the precautions work, be nice for everyone to feel the same way.
Text to confirm upon arrival. Temp check before appointment. Had to wear a mask for the entire haircut as did my barber.
I do believe the precautions work, be nice for everyone to feel the same way.
To look at this another way: 5,073,958 people in the state of SC have not tested positive for the virus. 75,042 confirmed and 1,285 deaths out of a population of ~ 5.149M people.
From the CDC's latest published data to also offer more perspective. In addition to wearing masks and washing your hands, you might also consider eating less and exercising.
SC Leading Causes of Death, 2017
Deaths
Rate***
State Rank*
U.S. Rate**
1. Heart Disease
10,418
172.0
16th
165.0
2. Cancer
10,356
162.7
14th
152.5
3. Accidents
3,147
60.2
13th
49.4
4. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases
2,983
47.9
12th
40.9
5. Stroke
2,691
44.9
4th
37.6
6. Alzheimer’s disease
2,549
44.9
6th
31.0
7. Diabetes
1,535
24.5
12th
21.5
8. Kidney Disease
950
15.5
16th
13.0
9. Septicemia
884
14.5
10th
10.6
10. Suicide
838
16.3
.
From the CDC's latest published data to also offer more perspective. In addition to wearing masks and washing your hands, you might also consider eating less and exercising.
SC Leading Causes of Death, 2017
Deaths
Rate***
State Rank*
U.S. Rate**
1. Heart Disease
10,418
172.0
16th
165.0
2. Cancer
10,356
162.7
14th
152.5
3. Accidents
3,147
60.2
13th
49.4
4. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases
2,983
47.9
12th
40.9
5. Stroke
2,691
44.9
4th
37.6
6. Alzheimer’s disease
2,549
44.9
6th
31.0
7. Diabetes
1,535
24.5
12th
21.5
8. Kidney Disease
950
15.5
16th
13.0
9. Septicemia
884
14.5
10th
10.6
10. Suicide
838
16.3
.
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The USA has a population of ~328,200,000 as of 2019. Confirmed CV cases 4,040,000 (google) (CDC lists it 3.88M). So the great news is 324,000,000+ have not tested positive...yet.
145,000 Deaths in the US to date from CV.
PER CDC Data 647,000 deaths in the US in 2017 from heart disease. Eat fewer bacon cheeseburgers and exercise - along with washing hands and wearing a mask.
According to IIHS Data: There were 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2018 in which 36,560 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.13 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The fatality rate per 100,000 people ranged from 4.4 in the District of Columbia to 22.2 in Mississippi. The death rate per 100 million miles traveled ranged from 0.54 in Massachusetts to 1.83 in South Carolina. - So don't go to a drive thru window to get your food.
145,000 Deaths in the US to date from CV.
PER CDC Data 647,000 deaths in the US in 2017 from heart disease. Eat fewer bacon cheeseburgers and exercise - along with washing hands and wearing a mask.
According to IIHS Data: There were 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2018 in which 36,560 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.13 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The fatality rate per 100,000 people ranged from 4.4 in the District of Columbia to 22.2 in Mississippi. The death rate per 100 million miles traveled ranged from 0.54 in Massachusetts to 1.83 in South Carolina. - So don't go to a drive thru window to get your food.
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Unfortunately, I think folks with heart disease and cancer (along with other of those in the top 10) are at a higher risk for death if they catch Covid19.
Dont know about yall, but in my community during the lockdown, I've never seen so many of my neighbors ever! Out walking, running, biking. Its really the only way to keep sane anymore. Still a lot of people out, but the heat has reduced the number of people out.
Dont know about yall, but in my community during the lockdown, I've never seen so many of my neighbors ever! Out walking, running, biking. Its really the only way to keep sane anymore. Still a lot of people out, but the heat has reduced the number of people out.
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Since data on the CV begins with March 12th, the data only represents 5 months. If you multiply the current 1,385 x 2.4, the number is 3,324....which moves to 3rd place.
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa/south-carolina/
Where I live....
Long wait for results leading to less demand for COVID-19 tests in Arizona
Long wait for results leading to less demand for COVID-19 tests in Arizona
https://www.azfamily.com/news/investigations/cbs_5_investigates/long-wait-for-results-leading-to-less-demand-for-covid-19-tests-in-arizona/article_75041cfc-ce26-11ea-8279-5734fa9f75e4.html
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The comments about droplets v. aerosol transmission is some good information.
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/taller-people-face-higher-risk-of-catching-covid-19-survey-says
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SanAntonioCock
GCF Top Poster
My first antibody test finally came back. I have none for Covid-19. Not sure whether to be relieved or disappointed. They didn't do anything with T-cells STS.
