Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[PhiAlpha]

That's horrible.

As this thing starts to hit people we know and love, there is going to be another wave of horribleness.

no doubt.

[PhiAlpha]

From my friend at Braums today. We probably had about 8 to 10 people standing in line waiting to order and then we had probably be about 8 to 10 people waiting on food everybody was kind of staying away from each other there except for a few. So much for groups of 10 SMH

Yeah they should really shut down everything other than the drive thru for anything other than groceries...that said, all of those people had the option of using the drive thru. Maybe they could at least put a notice on the door requesting that they use the drive thru for anything other than groceries. I know that prior to yesterday, I limited my eating out only to restaurants that closed their dining rooms.

[mugofbeer]

Varicella aka chicken pox has a vaccine. It's extremely effective.
Older adults are recommended to get the shingles vaccine, which is (simplified) a booster shot to prevent partial reemergence of the latent varicella virus.
That's not the situation we have today, though you are correct that the hope of a vaccine is something we should all support.

Trust me. I failed to get the shingles vaccine and got the shingles. I am one of 5 who has significant lingering pain because of it. If it weren't for lydocaine patches l would feel bees stinging me constantly around my midsection. Its not horrible but it's painful enough to get crazy tired and mean at times. The medicines dont really work and make you drowsy.

If you've had chicken pox, get the shingles vaccine! If you've had shingles early in life you are succeptible to getting it again. Get vaccinated! My constant pain is bad enough but some get it on their face and eyes! You absolutely don't want to get this!

[Plutonic Panda]

Penn Square is closed and it’s owner is shutting down all of their stores and malls across the country.

[brian72]

Well at least that'll curb the shootings.

[Pete]

Edmond just followed suit with OKC and will be closing all bars and restaurants will be limited to carry-out and delivery only, all this effective end of day Thursday (tomorrow).

Also closed gyms, theaters, bowling alleys and other recreational facilities.

[kukblue1]

Yeah they should really shut down everything other than the drive thru for anything other than groceries...that said, all of those people had the option of using the drive thru. Maybe they could at least put a notice on the door requesting that they use the drive thru for anything other than groceries. I know that prior to yesterday, I limited my eating out only to restaurants that closed their dining rooms.

the first coronavirus case of a fast food worker will shut the industry down rather quickly I would imagine it

[brian72]

Your right if somebody is infected at any of these to go food places. Then everything will be shut down. Panic is a serious problem

[Plutonic Panda]

Embark conditions: https://freepressokc.com/new-situati...-of-emergency/

[TheTravellers]

Well at least that'll curb the shootings.

Post of the day!

[ahlokc]

Now 29 confirmed cases in Oklahoma, but the health department is no longer breaking it down by county.

They added this back to their website, FYI.

[catch22]

I posted this in the other thread in Politics but it quickly disappeared under the usual back and forth...

Am I missing something? None of the networks are picking up on this. This drug seems to stomp it out pretty quickly.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/...9-fight-report

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e...Gn33dbdR1KyS0Q

https://www.connexionfrance.com/Fren...-trial-results


I think this was the same drug mentioned on an OKC news website that was being researched at OU Medical...

If this is true this could be stopped very quickly.

[catch22]

Not a rhetorical question either, if it is so effective for treatment why is it not being picked up hardly at all?

[soonerguru]

acording to CDC over a million tests are already out and 4 mil by the end of the week /

Lol

[kukblue1]

Your right if somebody is infected at any of these to go food places. Then everything will be shut down. Panic is a serious problem

I can see the news now. Latest person to test positive was a fast food service worker or worked at walmart. An hour later the mayor will be holding a news conference.

[dankrutka]

I fail to see how going to Braums and eating in a basically empty dinning area is any more dangerous then buying groceries (considering many of the grocery store aisles are narrow and are often quite busy) or standing around people all waiting for their takeout order or waiting in line at a cashier.

A lot of strawmen in here. First, if the dining area is empty or they plan for social distancing then that would be fine. Are you saying it stays empty all day except for a single table. Second, I would not recommend going in grocery stores if you don't have to (call in order or go at low times) or stand near other people waiting for carry out (pick up outside and social distance from people). I wouldn't recommend any of these three things.

[dankrutka]

Not sure why more gyms and such didn't plan to do this.... but, my wife's gym class instructor obviously can't teach at the gym any longer..... So.... She simply moved her classes to Facebook Live.

My wife has done her yoga classes online every day recently. It's good to see some businesses transition quickly,

[dankrutka]

a much better plan would be for everyone to just go back to normal life

Epidemiologists have modeled this plan and estimate possibly 2.2 million deaths. A ton of these would be unnecessary as health care systems would be completely overwhelmed and people just having heart attacks could die. Great plan and analysis though.

[Jersey Boss]

I can see the news now. Latest person to test positive was a fast food service worker or worked at walmart. An hour later the mayor will be holding a news conference.

Fast food worker? They are so far down on the totem pole for testing they won't see it for awile. Hospital employees who have been exposed are not getting tested. They are down to injured NBA players getting the test.

[dankrutka]

Sorry for several posts in row. Just catching up on the thread. Two good Twitter posts worth consider.

First, this Twitter thread by Shane Hampton is an incredible account of the 1918 Spanish Flu in OKC: https://twitter.com/shanehamp/status...03739548299264

Second, from an Asian-American doctor, consider not using the term "Chinese virus" (don't forget the U.S.' history of Asian xenophobia as context - see Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese incarceration): https://twitter.com/eugenegu/status/1240345441046114304

[Roger S]

Hospital employees who have been exposed are not getting tested.

Even scarier... One of the hospitalists I know was exposed and when they asked what the testing procedure was for them. The head of the hospital told them to go to the ER.

[BBatesokc]

On a side note.... I was able to get my hands on some Mevo live-streaming devices (the plus and even the Mevo Start that hasn't been officially released yet). I'm making them available to my boxing gym that does Parkinson's classes and a couple of non-profits I've supported for years. If you know of a group that could benefit from the use (borrow, they gotta give it back) of one of these devices have them send me a message (priority given to groups that are making an effort during this time of self-quarantine to positively impact those locally).

[AP]

First, this Twitter thread by Shane Hampton is an incredible account of the 1918 Spanish Flu in OKC: https://twitter.com/shanehamp/status...03739548299264

Incredible thread.

[betts]

Why does “flattening the curve” help? Why shouldn’t we all just get infected and get it over with? Because we don’t have enough hospital beds or equipment to treat a massive uptick in cases. We don’t have enough protective gear for health care providers. If we can slow down the infection rate, as people get well (or die), it frees up medical equipment for the next wave. It allows manufacturers time to produce more equipment, drugs and supplies. It gives us time to see if treatments they’re trying in other countries work. It gives us time to
Work on a vaccine. Having adequate protective gear means you are more likely to have doctors or nurses well enough and awake enough to care for you when if you or a loved one gets sick enough to need medical care. Here in the US we’re seeing a fair number of people in the 20-40 age group sick enough to require hospitalization so if you think because you’re young you’re safe, think again.

[betts]

https://kfor.com/health/coronavirus/...clamation/amp/

Call 911 if you see a business open for inside business other than carry out.