Side note: there is no shortage of people who cover their mouths with masks but not their noses. Today I picked up an item at a small hardware store, and the woman who brought it out for me had a type of mask generally used only by medical personnel—it looks kind of like a duck’s bill. She had NO IDEA of how to put it on! Her nose was maybe kind of covered, but her mouth not at all! It couldn't have been sealed even around her nose. People being so up-tight about such things, I didn’t say anything to her. I was wearing the same kind (I had several on hand in case of need, from years ago), and hope seeing someone wearing it properly might make an impression on her.
New cases are still spiking in Illinois even as there are strong hints that Pritzker will move us to Phase 3 next month. Among other things, Phase 3 will allow small-group meetings. Sit-in restaurants won't open until Phase 4, though.
Too damn much political news today to make individual links to; just scroll through Political Wire [Click] and Talking Points Memo [Click] One common thread: Our Dear Leader’s political future is not looking bright.
From the UK: 'Weird as hell’: the Covid-19 patients who have symptoms for months [Click] “Many Covid patients do not develop a fever and cough. Instead they get muscle ache, a sore throat and headache. The app has tracked 15 different types of symptoms, together with a distinct pattern of waxing and waning.”
The Tribune reports that Tammy Duckworth is being considered for Biden's VP pick. I wouldn't have thought she had the national name recognition for that. But the fact her positions on major issues are not well known could possibly be considered an advantage.
I was in a Zoom meeting today when a text message scrolled across my screen telling me that my younger sister's daughter tested positive for COVID-19, in Massachusetts, near Boston. She was told to go directly to the hospital by ambulance. She is a single mom with an 8 month old baby, and they live with my sister. So my sister was tending her grandbaby and waiting to hear more.
Mama not only has COVID-19, she has a sinus infection, kidney infection and yeast infection, poor woman! She is home this evening, though, with meds. Meanwhile, as I spoke with my sister, I heard both her and the baby cough a little. Heh. They are going to be tested next. My sister spent the day tending the baby and disinfecting their apartment. She usually works in the kitchen of a restaurant, but it is closed. The owner kept paying all the staff and simply gave them new work to do. My sister has been sewing cloth masks all this time.
They’re poor, and Mama smokes, and was diagnosed with diabetes as a child mostly due to atrocious diet). I think that’s been under control, but not sure. This can’t help.
West Virginia has a population of 1,792,000. So with 1447 cases, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .0036% of the population has died from COVID-19.
AZ has a population of 7,279,000. So with 13,169 cases and 651 deaths, that means .18% of the population has tested positive and .009% of the population has died.
CA has a population of 39,510,000. So with 76,793 cases and 3204 deaths, that means .19% of the population has tested positive and .008% of the population has died.
CO has a population of 5,759,000. So with 21,232 cases and 1150 deaths, that means .37% of the population has tested positive and .019% of the population has died.
CT has a population of 3,565,000. So with 36,085 cases and 3285 deaths, that means 1.01% of the population has tested positive and .09% of the population has died.
FL has a population of 21,480,000. So with 44,138 cases and 1917 deaths, that means .21% of the population has tested positive and .009% of the population has died.
HI has a population of 1,416,000. So with 638 cases and 17 deaths, that means .045% of the population has tested positive and .001% of the population has died.
IA has a population of 3,155,000. So with 14,049 cases and 336 deaths, that means .45% of the population has tested positive and .01% of the population has died.
IL has a population of 12,670,000. So with 92,457 cases and 4129 deaths, that means .21% of the population has tested positive and .033% of the population has died.
KS has a population of 2,913,000. So with 7886 cases and 172 deaths, that means .27% of the population has tested positive and .005% of the population has died.
MA has a population of 6,893,000. So with 84,933 cases and 5705 deaths, that means 1.23% of the population has tested positive and .082% of the population has died.
ME has a population of 1,344,000. So with 1603 cases and 69 deaths, that means .12% of the population has tested positive and .005% of the population has died.
NC has a population of 10,490,000. So with 17,129 cases and 641 deaths, that means .16% of the population has tested positive and .006% of the population has died.
NH has a population of 1,360,000. So with 3464 cases and 159 deaths, that means .25% of the population has tested positive and .012% of the population has died.
NY has a population of 8,399,000. So with 348,000 cases and 22,478 deaths, that means 4.14% of the population has tested positive and .27% of the population has died.
OH has a population of 11,690,000. So with 26,954 cases and 1581 deaths, that means .23% of the population has tested positive and .014% of the population has died.
OR has a population of 4,218,000. So with 3541 cases and 137 deaths, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .003% of the population has died.
PA has a population of 12,800,000. So with 60,622 cases and 4342 deaths, that means .47% of the population has tested positive and .03% of the population has died.
SC has a population of 5,149,000. So with 8407 cases and 380 deaths, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .16% of the population has died.
VA has a population of 8,536,000. So with 28,672 cases and 977 deaths, that means .34% of the population has tested positive and .01% of the population has died.
VT has a population of 626,989. So with 933 cases and 53 deaths, that means .15% of the population has tested positive and .008% of the population has died.
W.VA has a population of 1,792,000. So with 1447 cases and 64 deaths, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .0036% of the population has died.
USA NATIONALLY: The USA has a population of 328,200,000. So with 1,500,000 cases and 89,420 deaths, that means .46% of the population has tested positive and .027% of the population has died.
NEW ZEALAND NZ has a population of 4,886,000. So with 1149 cases and 21 deaths, that means .023% of the population has tested positive and .0004% of the population has died.
Coronavirus: How 'overreaction' made Vietnam a virus success [Click]
ReplyDeleteSide note: there is no shortage of people who cover their mouths with masks but not their noses. Today I picked up an item at a small hardware store, and the woman who brought it out for me had a type of mask generally used only by medical personnel—it looks kind of like a duck’s bill. She had NO IDEA of how to put it on! Her nose was maybe kind of covered, but her mouth not at all! It couldn't have been sealed even around her nose. People being so up-tight about such things, I didn’t say anything to her. I was wearing the same kind (I had several on hand in case of need, from years ago), and hope seeing someone wearing it properly might make an impression on her.
ReplyDeleteHow not to wear your GI camouflage face mask. [Click]
DeleteVT: 933/53 (+1/ 0)
ReplyDeleteno deaths for 8 days!
Recovered: 796 (+4)
Hospital 3 (-2)
Tests 23,205 (+700)
5.68%
The numbers are especially exciting because we are doing more testing than previously.
From today's news conference:
DeleteOur case rate is now doubling every 40 WEEKS...!
Our 3 day growth rate is the lowest in the nation.
There is now just 1 person in VT in the ICU with COVID-19.
DeleteWow--all very good!
DeleteNew cases are still spiking in Illinois even as there are strong hints that Pritzker will move us to Phase 3 next month. Among other things, Phase 3 will allow small-group meetings. Sit-in restaurants won't open until Phase 4, though.
DeleteOHIO: As of Friday afternoon, there are 26,954 cases in the state, 1,581 deaths,
ReplyDelete5.87%
DeleteToo damn much political news today to make individual links to; just scroll through Political Wire [Click] and Talking Points Memo [Click] One common thread: Our Dear Leader’s political future is not looking bright.
ReplyDeleteElsewhere in the world...
ReplyDeleteFrom the UK: 'Weird as hell’: the Covid-19 patients who have symptoms for months [Click] “Many Covid patients do not develop a fever and cough. Instead they get muscle ache, a sore throat and headache. The app has tracked 15 different types of symptoms, together with a distinct pattern of waxing and waning.”
Coronavirus: Morgues and storage rooms are full of bodies. The true death toll in Mexico City is staggering [Click]
'The ship is sinking': Bolsonaro battles to block foul-mouthed cabinet video [Click]
The Tribune reports that Tammy Duckworth is being considered for Biden's VP pick. I wouldn't have thought she had the national name recognition for that. But the fact her positions on major issues are not well known could possibly be considered an advantage.
ReplyDeleteHer personal history of service would also be quite a contrast with Cadet Bonespurs.
DeleteTrump and other national leaders: compare and contrast. [Click] Video. It’s really striking to see.
ReplyDeleteI was in a Zoom meeting today when a text message scrolled across my screen telling me that my younger sister's daughter tested positive for COVID-19, in Massachusetts, near Boston. She was told to go directly to the hospital by ambulance. She is a single mom with an 8 month old baby, and they live with my sister. So my sister was tending her grandbaby and waiting to hear more.
ReplyDeleteMama not only has COVID-19, she has a sinus infection, kidney infection and yeast infection, poor woman! She is home this evening, though, with meds. Meanwhile, as I spoke with my sister, I heard both her and the baby cough a little. Heh. They are going to be tested next. My sister spent the day tending the baby and disinfecting their apartment. She usually works in the kitchen of a restaurant, but it is closed. The owner kept paying all the staff and simply gave them new work to do. My sister has been sewing cloth masks all this time.
So scary. Especially when babies are involved. Hoping they fare well.
DeleteThanks, Susan ❤️
DeleteThey’re poor, and Mama smokes, and was diagnosed with diabetes as a child mostly due to atrocious diet). I think that’s been under control, but not sure. This can’t help.
Oh, my.
DeleteWest Virginia
ReplyDeleteConfirmed
1,447
+18
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889
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64
Wow! 4.4%
DeleteWest Virginia has a population of 1,792,000. So with 1447 cases, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .0036% of the population has died from COVID-19.
DeleteSome COVID-19 Stats as of Saturday...
ReplyDeleteAZ has a population of 7,279,000. So with 13,169 cases and 651 deaths, that means .18% of the population has tested positive and .009% of the population has died.
CA has a population of 39,510,000. So with 76,793 cases and 3204 deaths, that means .19% of the population has tested positive and .008% of the population has died.
CO has a population of 5,759,000. So with 21,232 cases and 1150 deaths, that means .37% of the population has tested positive and .019% of the population has died.
CT has a population of 3,565,000. So with 36,085 cases and 3285 deaths, that means 1.01% of the population has tested positive and .09% of the population has died.
FL has a population of 21,480,000. So with 44,138 cases and 1917 deaths, that means .21% of the population has tested positive and .009% of the population has died.
HI has a population of 1,416,000. So with 638 cases and 17 deaths, that means .045% of the population has tested positive and .001% of the population has died.
IA has a population of 3,155,000. So with 14,049 cases and 336 deaths, that means .45% of the population has tested positive and .01% of the population has died.
IL has a population of 12,670,000. So with 92,457 cases and 4129 deaths, that means .21% of the population has tested positive and .033% of the population has died.
KS has a population of 2,913,000. So with 7886 cases and 172 deaths, that means .27% of the population has tested positive and .005% of the population has died.
MA has a population of 6,893,000. So with 84,933 cases and 5705 deaths, that means 1.23% of the population has tested positive and .082% of the population has died.
ME has a population of 1,344,000. So with 1603 cases and 69 deaths, that means .12% of the population has tested positive and .005% of the population has died.
NC has a population of 10,490,000. So with 17,129 cases and 641 deaths, that means .16% of the population has tested positive and .006% of the population has died.
NH has a population of 1,360,000. So with 3464 cases and 159 deaths, that means .25% of the population has tested positive and .012% of the population has died.
NY has a population of 8,399,000. So with 348,000 cases and 22,478 deaths, that means 4.14% of the population has tested positive and .27% of the population has died.
OH has a population of 11,690,000. So with 26,954 cases and 1581 deaths, that means .23% of the population has tested positive and .014% of the population has died.
OR has a population of 4,218,000. So with 3541 cases and 137 deaths, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .003% of the population has died.
PA has a population of 12,800,000. So with 60,622 cases and 4342 deaths, that means .47% of the population has tested positive and .03% of the population has died.
SC has a population of 5,149,000. So with 8407 cases and 380 deaths, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .16% of the population has died.
VA has a population of 8,536,000. So with 28,672 cases and 977 deaths, that means .34% of the population has tested positive and .01% of the population has died.
VT has a population of 626,989. So with 933 cases and 53 deaths, that means .15% of the population has tested positive and .008% of the population has died.
W.VA has a population of 1,792,000. So with 1447 cases and 64 deaths, that means .08% of the population has tested positive and .0036% of the population has died.
USA NATIONALLY:
The USA has a population of 328,200,000. So with 1,500,000 cases and 89,420 deaths, that means .46% of the population has tested positive and .027% of the population has died.
NEW ZEALAND
NZ has a population of 4,886,000. So with 1149 cases and 21 deaths, that means .023% of the population has tested positive and .0004% of the population has died.