NON_POLITICAL China Coronavirus THREAD

[snoopy7548]

Yeah but if it actually is proven to help and it can save lives that would still be pretty useful. It's also easier to pronounce so we don't need to listen to Trump butchering it.

"Nee-coh-tyne"

 

[Brainonska511]

This again.

The most harmful effects of nicotine is that it is addictive. Other than that, it's a stimulant that could be harmful if misused, but the rest of the stuff is what it generally harmful when smoking... not the nicotine. The nicotine is just what makes you keep doing it to yourself over and over.

Nicotine is more harmful than just the fact that it is addictive. Nicotine is also a vasoconstrictor - stiffens arterial walls and increases your blood pressure.

 

[K1052]

I think I have to side with Gilead's interpretration: if the study didn't enroll enough patients, it would be severely underpowered. There would have to be a huge benefit to see anything. Currently, it would be difficult to draw many conclusions.

I'd hazard a guess that if there is a benefit, it will be somewhat small anyway. I don't think there will be a magic bullet.

That is a good point. Jury will still probably be out until the NIH study is complete. My suspicion is that people caught very early in progression might benefit the most. Hopefully at least the antibody drugs pan out for the fall so we’re not facing another big wave without any tools besides convalescent plasma.

 

[killster1]

here is one of my friends who got infected story (sure prob heard alot of these but why not one more)

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[Spacehead]

The thing that's scary with this virus is that it does permanent lung damage, and now it looks like it also damages other organs such as kidneys and heart. It can cause blood clots and neurological issues too. So all those people who got it but don't know aren't exactly out of the woods. The damage might show up as health complications down the road. I wonder if contracting it multiple times also increase the damage done.

US doctors find coronavirus damages kidneys and hearts as well as lungs

Clinicians around world have seen evidence Covid-19 is also causing heart inflammation, acute kidney disease, neurological malfunction, blood clots, intestinal damage and liver problems

www.independent.co.uk

Reading the article, it sounds to me like it's not those who seem asymptomatic to have to worry about organ damage. It's the ones that were hospitalized & had more severe reaction to COVID-19.
But i guess time will tell.

 

[killster1]

Reading the article, it sounds to me like it's not those who seem asymptomatic to have to worry about organ damage. It's the ones that were hospitalized & had more severe reaction to COVID-19.
But i guess time will tell.

another case of redsquirl just spouting nonsense!

 

[Red Squirrel]

Nicotine is more harmful than just the fact that it is addictive. Nicotine is also a vasoconstrictor - stiffens arterial walls and increases your blood pressure.

Yeah I imagine if it is proven to work it would only really be used in extreme cases.

 

[Kaido]

Covid toes:

Dermatologists Report Odd Toe Symptoms Potentially Linked to Covid-19

Dermatologists are starting to report some peculiar symptoms linked to covid-19: discolored and/or rashy patches of skin, often along people’s toes and fingers. At this point, though, it’s not clear just how often these symptoms happen in patients or what exactly causes them.

gizmodo.com

 

[Kaido]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253484060963454976

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253489550934134784

 

[Kaido]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253497493054197760

 

[purbeast0]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253474772702429189

 

[CZroe]

Nicotine is more harmful than just the fact that it is addictive. Nicotine is also a vasoconstrictor - stiffens arterial walls and increases your blood pressure.

Yeah. That's totally why they went out of their way to say:

"We must not forget the harmful effects of nicotine," said Jerome Salomon, France's top health official.

It's a stimulant. Find me a stimulant that doesn't have minor side effects like that. You basically just described caffeine, and you definitely don't see responses like that when someone mentions the possible benefits of caffeine.

My entire point was that they are bending over backwards to act like nicotine is somehow worse than it is, just like the anti-vape people turning it into the boogieman by equating it with smoking.

No, I don't vape or smoke. Never have. I just see this willfull self-delusion all around me and had to say something.

Yeah I imagine if it is proven to work it would only really be used in extreme cases.

Why only "extreme cases" and not anyone over 18 who is aware of the addictive properties?

 

[Kaido]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253474772702429189

Lysol had to push out an update in response to this lol

Home

We are Reckitt. Home to the world's most loved and trusted hygiene, health and nutrition brands.

www.rb.com

Improper use of Disinfectants

Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route). As with all products, our disinfectant and hygiene products should only be used as intended and in line with usage guidelines. Please read the label and safety information.

We have a responsibility in providing consumers with access to accurate, up-to-date information as advised by leading public health experts. For this and other myth-busting facts, please visit Covid-19facts.com.

For more information on our response to COVID-19, visit this link: Coronavirus information

 

[Kaido]

Some good news

No need to wipe down groceries or takeout, experts say, but do wash your hands | CNN

In our search for control over coronavirus, America has taken to wiping down our groceries and takeout food, but the true risk is tiny, experts say. More important preventions are proper hand-washing and social distancing.

www.cnn.com

Shopping for Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tips to help protect yourself, grocery store workers, and other shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic

www.fda.gov

 

[Kaido]

What are the odds. Wow.

Man dies from coronavirus 100 years after losing brother to flu pandemic - CNN Video

A 100-year-old man, whose twin brother died from the devastating flu pandemic a century ago, lost his battle with Covid-19 in 2020.

www.cnn.com

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Some Maddox laughs where he talks about how everyone is drastically over-estimating the mortality rate.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Some good news

No need to wipe down groceries or takeout, experts say, but do wash your hands | CNN

In our search for control over coronavirus, America has taken to wiping down our groceries and takeout food, but the true risk is tiny, experts say. More important preventions are proper hand-washing and social distancing.

www.cnn.com

Shopping for Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tips to help protect yourself, grocery store workers, and other shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic

www.fda.gov

Too late suckers! Thanks to POTUS I found my cure

 

[K1052]

The Abbott Labs IgG antibody tests are now available through Quest Diagnostics. Our doctor is going to order them for us and we'll hit one of their centers for the blood draw. University of Washington Virology independently verified the manufacturer claim of 100% sensitivity and 99.5% specificity.

 

[purbeast0]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253486486663475200

 

[ultimatebob]

Did anyone else NOT get their stimulus direct deposit payment from the IRS yet? I entered my bank account info a week ago, and my status hasn't changed since then.

 

[ultimatebob]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253497493054197760

I'd imagine that we'll get plenty more foot in mouth senior moments like that one over the next few years, no matter which party gets elected this fall.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253486486663475200

Yes... but....

Is he as annoying as his character from Silicon Valley? That's definitely up for debate.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Did anyone else NOT get their stimulus direct deposit payment from the IRS yet? I entered my bank account info a week ago, and my status hasn't changed since then.

I gave my direct deposit info immediately as soon as that site was up practically and my message hasn't changed. Get the whole "Yeah, you're eligible, but we have no clue when we will send it" BS.

I suspect that they needed my direct deposit since I owed when I filed my 2019 return.




I remember reading that they give mailed checks priority based on who has the least amount of income (e.g. those reporting under 20,000$ income get mailed first)... Maybe that's the same with the direct deposit? I dunno. Also my payment isn't a straight-shot $1200, I'm in the "phase out" territory and also married with dependents to account for.

 

[ultimatebob]

I gave my direct deposit info immediately as soon as that site was up practically and my message hasn't changed. Get the whole "Yeah, you're eligible, but we have no clue when we will send it" BS.

I suspect that they needed my direct deposit since I owed when I filed my 2019 return.

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I remember reading that they give mailed checks priority based on who has the least amount of income (e.g. those reporting under 20,000$ income get mailed first)... Maybe that's the same with the direct deposit? I dunno. Also my payment isn't a straight-shot $1200, I'm in the "phase out" territory and also married with dependents to account for.

Yeah, I'm getting the same status. I guess that I shouldn't expect anything until June.

 

[JEDI]