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The Coronavirus thread

SteelerInLebanon said:
FIrst they send us the Wuhan KungFlu now they have to share ******* killer Hornets from Japan? Can't Asia keep this **** over there?.
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The Queen Murder Hornet

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I have pics from 2014 that sure look like Asian hornets to me from Pa. I sent them in waiting to hear back
 
I have pics from 2014 that sure look like Asian hornets to me from Pa. I sent them in waiting to hear back
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From what I read they have only been found in the Pacific Northwest near the Canadian border. So unlikely that was one in PA. And from the pictures I've seen, they are bigger than that.
 
oneforthebus said:
A retirement community is not the same thing as a nursing home.

I work(ed) downsizing and moving seniors into some of these upscale communities. Yes, the independent living and even assisted living is very nice. But when you get stepped up to skilled nursing it is a different story. Expensive, filled to capacity and understaffed.
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They have that as well. Doctors, nurses and physical therapy. Mayo Clinic is but a 1/2 mile away as well. It's a great set up.
 
oneforthebus said:
About to prove the virus was grown in a lab maybe.
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It came from a lab like I've been saying for a month. The ******* Chinese let them all travel on out too. The entire planet should be pissed at the commies. Do you remember when the cocksuckers tried to blame it on our military spreading it in Wuhan? Amazing it spread all over the world,but it's not all through China right now. Liars. wtf is wrong with them.
 
Gaetz calls for DOJ to ban Chinese-made drones used to enforce social distancing guidelines

House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is pressuring the Justice Department to halt the use of Chinese-made drones by state and local governments, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday they may be giving hostile forces important law enforcement information.


"China is massively expanding a Trojan horse spying operation in our country and your local police department may be unknowingly helping them," Gaetz. "The United States Army, the Department of Interior, they've banned their use of these DJI drones, citing vulnerability and potential value for other countries.

"The Department of Homeland Security wrote a scathing report that said that China specifically goes after local law enforcement," Gaetz continued. "They did so even before the coronavirus so that they can get key information transmitted to the Chinese government. And then our own Department of Homeland Security wrote that this is precisely the type of information we're worried that China might sell to terrorists."
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/gaetz-calls-for-ban-china-made-drones

JFC. Seriously? We're using Chinese made drones for domestic surveillance? Once again -
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It gets better. Turns out these drones were donated by this Chinese company to 43 agencies in 22 states. Nobody thought to question the motive? What bunch of ******* idiots.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"The drones, donated by DJI, a Chinese company, have gone to 43 agencies in 22 states, all to help enforce social distancing rules."<br><br>US using Chinese drones to spy on and lecture Americans about a virus caused by communist China<br><br>Oh, and DJI "may be sending data to China" <a href="https://t.co/LqH6VzonzH">pic.twitter.com/LqH6VzonzH</a></p>— Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LizRNC/status/1251158887996116996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
https://libertyunyielding.com/2020/...-chinese-company-long-suspected-of-espionage/
 
The Chinese outsmart Americans at every turn. I suppose it has a lot to do with our politicians being " on the take". Clinton and Biden come to mind.
 
What is the meat situation like where you guys live? Here it’s pretty scarce. Wal-Mart has put a limit on what you can buy- but their meat department has been empty for days. Local chain affiliated with Kroger isn’t putting a limit on what you can buy (yet), but all the good meats are gone. Can’t find a steak. The pork selection in both stores is bleak. Chicken is ok in Dillons, but non existent in Wal Mart. Is this the new normal??
 
Yinzerlyn said:
Luckily I can color my own hair, so at least the color makes up for the shaggy look. I never was much of a gym fan until they told me I couldn’t go! There’s nowhere to blow off steam and aggression. I take my dogs on hour long walks each, but that’s not as satisfying as punching something or lifting weights. I think our phase 2 is in 2 weeks and that’s when gyms open again.
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I bought a bicycle at Christmas. my little woman wanted one but insisted that she'd not ride unless I did. So... I bought two bikes. When the Rona hit, I was either sleeping at lunch, eating or watching tv while working from home at lunch. Now, thanks to FAB, I started intermittent fasting. I also ride my bike 6 miles in the morning before I log in to work, then 10 at lunch, and try for 20 after logging out in the evening. So, 36 miles per day. Lost 15 pounds... so far.
 
21STEELERS21 said:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/inve...c2b010-84dd-11ea-878a-86477a724bdb_story.html

We don't have supplies for corona, but at least we have 2.8 billion worth of small pox vaccine. Can't remember the last time I had small pox, I guess when I did, it effected my memory.
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https://www.contagionlive.com/contr...cu/2018/08/smallpox-nightmare-we-cannot-shake

In July 2018, the antiviral TPOXX was approved as the first ever treatment for smallpox. It may seem odd that treatments for an eradicated disease are still being developed, but the truth is that there is still a chance smallpox could resurface. That may seem a bit “doomsday-ish” but here are a few reasons why we should take the threat of smallpox seriously.

Firstly, there are ongoing debates regarding the destruction of the remaining stockpiles. The 2 remaining stockpiles of the last remnants of the virus are housed at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Russian facility, VECTOR. Inherently, the presence of these samples poses a biosecurity risk, increasing the chance for a nefarious actor to steal the stock, and a biosafety risk through a chance laboratory accident, and more.

Secondly, recent advances in synthetic biology have many individuals in the health care and biotech industry concerned that DIY biohacker could reconstitute the smallpox virus. This is not a new concern, as researchers within the biosecurity community have been looking at advances in synthetic biology with increasing concern since DIY CRISPR kits were being sold online and the barriers to genome editing became lower. This was further fueled by the 2017 publishing of a paper by researchers in Canada who synthesized the horsepox virus with $100,000, several months in the lab, and mail-ordered DNA. The lack of barriers throughout the project and publication was deeply disturbing and ultimately brought forth a fervor of concern within the biosecurity and life sciences community.

Thirdly, a frozen smallpox victim could be unearthed in thawed permafrost. Although that sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie, it poses a significant threat. An outbreak of anthrax in Russia is thought to have been the result of thawing permafrost and ancient viruses have been found in the same fashion. It is not unrealistic that a corpse, long since forgotten, could be found with a viral passenger.

Lastly, there is the stark reality that most individuals in the United States are unvaccinated and vulnerable to the smallpox virus as routine vaccination stopped in 1971 after the risk of importation of the virus was decreased in the 1960s. The virus was declared eradicated around the world in 1980. Although the US government stockpiles smallpox vaccine, most individuals are still inherently vulnerable. That is the tricky part about smallpox eradication—it is an amazing step for public health and human lives, but it also comes with a burden future generations will carry.

As such, smallpox and the actuality of its threat is a complex topic for which there is a spectrum of answers. Most medical providers alive today have not seen a case of smallpox outside of a textbook. For this very reason (and all those listed previously) I advise clinicians to take a moment and remind yourself about the disease. Remember the importance of isolation precautions and take 5 minutes to refresh your memory on what smallpox looks like in a patient before the never event of an outbreak becomes a reality.
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Tim Steelersfan said:
Sadly, it's turning to death

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Flint Family Dollar security guard killed after turning away customer without mask
https://www.freep.com/story/news/lo...mily-dollar-n-95-mask-coronavirus/3075901001/

Calvin Munerlyn worked hard to provide for his family as a security guard at Family Dollar in Flint.

His job was to keep customers safe.

Munerlyn, a father of nine, was gunned down after turning a customer away for trying to enter the store without a mask, according to authorities.

On Monday, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton charged three suspects in the murder — 45-year-old Sharmel Teague, 44-year-old Larry Edward Teague Jr., and 23-year-old Ramonyea Bishop.

"Decisions like staying home when we can, wearing a mask when going to the store and staying a safe distance from those around us, these should not be political arguments," Leyton said. "They don't necessitate acts of defiance and we simply cannot devolve into an us-versus-them mentality.

We really need to make a commitment as a community ... to doing the things necessary to allow us to stay healthy and turn the page on this crisis altogether. If not for ourselves, we should do this for Calvin Munerlyn, who has lost his life needlessly and senselessly."

Officials said Sharmel Teague and her daughter went to the Family Dollar on East 5th Avenue about 1:40 p.m. on Friday. Security footage showed Munerlyn and Teague got into a verbal altercation after he told the woman that her daughter needed a face mask to enter the store. Teague began to yell and spit at Munerlyn, who asked her to leave the store and instructed a cashier not to serve her.

Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order, everyone must wear a mask in all enclosed public spaces to halt the spread of COVID-19. If customers refuse to comply, businesses can turn them away.

The security footage shows the two driving off in a red GMC Envoy.

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The same vehicle returned about 20 minutes later at 2:15 p.m. Two suspects, Larry Teague, Sharmel Teague's husband, and Ramonyea Bishop, her son, entered the store. Larry Teague confronted the security guard about disrespecting his wife and Bishop fatally shot him in the back of the head, Leyton said. The two men then left the store.

Munerlyn was transported to Hurley Medical Center, where he later was pronounced dead.


Whitmer sent her condolences to the Munerlyn family during her Monday news conference.

“It is incredible the people that continue to show up to work to protect everyone else,” Whitmer said. “It’s incredibly sad that in this crisis, this life was lost.”

Munerlyn, also known as "Duper," leaves behind nine children and his wife, Leyton said. A GoFundMe page for Munerlyn, was created two days ago and has already raised more than $30,000.

"Duper was a hardworking, father and husband who lost his life while doing his job securing the place of business and asking all customers to wear a mask for our own safety as well as others," reads a statement on the page.

A candlelight vigil in Flint was held in his honor, drawing about 150 people, reports MLive.
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Ramonyea Travon Bishop's Facebook page. Obviously a sweet boy, who never did anyone wrong. Choir boy. Helped little old ladies across the street. Refrained from thug life.

https://www.facebook.com/yayjefe/timeline?lst=1254199893:100001708782350:1588688146
 
Superman said:
I bought a bicycle at Christmas. my little woman wanted one but insisted that she'd not ride unless I did. So... I bought two bikes. When the Rona hit, I was either sleeping at lunch, eating or watching tv while working from home at lunch. Now, thanks to FAB, I started intermittent fasting. I also ride my bike 6 miles in the morning before I log in to work, then 10 at lunch, and try for 20 after logging out in the evening. So, 36 miles per day. Lost 15 pounds... so far.
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That's great!!! Oddly, I have had zero appetite through this. I'm lucky to be able to eat twice a day. IDK if it is because my body knows I am not as active as before, or if it's stress or what. I guess you could call that fasting...since I eat breakfast at the same time every day. Lunch/other meal is usually between 3-4 pm and that's it. And that is if I can force myself to eat. I've also cut WAYYYYYY back on the beer. It's almost completely out of my life now. Used to drink a LOT. Now it's MAYBE once a week or every two weeks- and then it's only a few. I am also sleeping hella more and hella better. Used to be that I was lucky to get 4-5 hours a NIGHT and now I'm getting 8-10. So even though it's a pandemic and everything is unhealthy and BAD, I think my lifestyle changes are for the better. I hope. Guess we shall see here soon enough when I go back to the doctor.
 
Yinzerlyn said:
That's great!!! Oddly, I have had zero appetite through this. I'm lucky to be able to eat twice a day. IDK if it is because my body knows I am not as active as before, or if it's stress or what. I guess you could call that fasting...since I eat breakfast at the same time every day. Lunch/other meal is usually between 3-4 pm and that's it. And that is if I can force myself to eat. I've also cut WAYYYYYY back on the beer. It's almost completely out of my life now. Used to drink a LOT. Now it's MAYBE once a week or every two weeks- and then it's only a few. I am also sleeping hella more and hella better. Used to be that I was lucky to get 4-5 hours a NIGHT and now I'm getting 8-10. So even though it's a pandemic and everything is unhealthy and BAD, I think my lifestyle changes are for the better. I hope. Guess we shall see here soon enough when I go back to the doctor.
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Ogre would rock your hips so you'd sleep through the night, beer or no beer. nightly. on the regular. plowin like an Amish field in the fall. Ebenezer Ogre is your one true love. embrace it.
 
Yinzerlyn said:
What is the meat situation like where you guys live? Here it’s pretty scarce. Wal-Mart has put a limit on what you can buy- but their meat department has been empty for days. Local chain affiliated with Kroger isn’t putting a limit on what you can buy (yet), but all the good meats are gone. Can’t find a steak. The pork selection in both stores is bleak. Chicken is ok in Dillons, but non existent in Wal Mart. Is this the new normal??
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The butcher shop that I normally go to is doing social distancing and it's resulting in an hour wait. I've started buying from these guys: https://marketwagon.com/ They source from local farms. I sure as hell would never buy unnaturally dyed red meat from Walmart. Or anything from Walmart for that matter. I haven't been to one in over a decade.
 
Just a numbers update...you know, facts not projections.

The death rate in the USA is 0.06% The death rate worldwide is 0.07%. RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!
 
Flog? we need you to tell us this is just NOT happening, never will. Can't and won't.

https://www.wfla.com/news/national/...2f_ecVKndVrPU1jN5Uw5spCmf5LYK5X4aZwFo7vzwYnm0

Wendy’s pulls burgers off menu in some locations due to meat shortage

by: Scott Stump

Posted: May 5, 2020 / 12:12 PM EDT / Updated: May 5, 2020 / 12:12 PM EDT

(NBC)—The meat shortages across the nation have turned a famous 1980s catchphrase into an ominous question at some Wendy’s locations around the country.

Where’s the beef?

Some Wendy’s restaurants have taken their signature hamburgers off the menu, with shortages being reported at locations in California, South Carolina and Kentucky on Monday as coronavirus outbreaks roil the meat supply chain.

“Some of our menu items may be in short supply from time to time at some restaurants in this current environment,” Wendy’s said in a statement to Restaurant Business. “We expect this to be temporary, and we’re working diligently to minimize the impact to our customers and restaurants.”

The Wendy’s burger shortage at some locations comes after about 5,000 meat and poultry plant workers contracted coronavirus in 115 plants across 19 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 
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