Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[Bunty]

I can't believe Stillwater gave in to these lunatics and let them win. Shameful.

https://kfor.com/health/coronavirus/...ainst-workers/

Stillwater is like every place else. The majority of the people don't want to wear masks. When I stopped outside the Stillwater police station to get a free mask, I was disappointed there was no line other than one woman in front of me. But no wonder. With only 22 cases and no deaths, I wouldn't be surprised a lot of Stillwater people think the situation is overblown and there is no worse of a crisis going on than several years ago when an OSU professor died from the flu and nothing was shut down.

It should be pointed out that the Stillwater mayor and city manager apparently misinterpreted the court ruling in which a Guthrie citizen sued city of Guthrie for requiring masks be worn. But the the court threw it out because there was no case, due to no citation given to complainant. Stillwater city leaders apparently foolishly thought the court ruling meant Guthrie's required mask order was ruled constitutional.

Hopefully, COVID-19 cases don't go greatly up in coming weeks in Stillwater and across the state. The economy of Stillwater doesn't need OSU to change its mind and not hold classes as usual this fall. Remaining college students will be moving out by June 1, due to expired leases, so considerably fewer people will surely reduce the risk this summer.

[SSEiYah]

The lines at Lowes, at least in Midwest City were were absolutely insane. I had to travel to the Midwest City location because they were the only store in the metro with the product I needed. I've been to Home Depot recently, they are limiting customers and have a small line out front, at least at the Quail Springs location, however no lines to checkout.

Literally a 40 minute line at the Midwest City Lowes to checkout, 3 registers open, self checkout and garden center closed. The store was packed.

This seems to be counterproductive with social distancing.

If I need stuff to fix my house, I'll be sticking with waiting outside Home Depot from now on.

[Bunty]

No wonder about Lowes. It's time to get busy, if you still want to plant flowers and vegetables.

[soonerguru]

I wonder what the Death Rate is if it were broken down a little more. Like 55-65 and 45-55 and 35-45 etc. Or even just 55 and over. Currently the Death rate is .6% for under 50 and that is confirmed cases only. Any live lost is bad however i bet that percentage is even lower when you figure people that didn't know they had it or had it and never got tested. Even in Italy and New York the death rate is pretty low for people under 45-50 range. Not saying that is a good thing and we should all be going out having a good time. Just saying that if your younger and healthy you have a great chance of living.

Preoccupation with the "death rate" is somewhat misguided. Many people who survive this virus have debilitating symptoms, such as permanent lung damage, confusion and brain damage, as well as life-changing organ damage. Covid-19 doesn't just affect the lungs. Researchers are learning about this in real time; one of the frightening aspects of this is found in young, "healthy" people, who are having strokes after being diagnosed.

CV-19 has been shown to affect all internal organs. As it mutates, CV-19 will continue to evolve, but narrowing the focus of concern to deaths and / or life-threatening pneumonia in older adults and people with underlying conditions is tunnel visioned.

[soonerguru]

The lines at Lowes, at least in Midwest City were were absolutely insane. I had to travel to the Midwest City location because they were the only store in the metro with the product I needed. I've been to Home Depot recently, they are limiting customers and have a small line out front, at least at the Quail Springs location, however no lines to checkout.

Literally a 40 minute line at the Midwest City Lowes to checkout, 3 registers open, self checkout and garden center closed. The store was packed.

This seems to be counterproductive with social distancing.

If I need stuff to fix my house, I'll be sticking with waiting outside Home Depot from now on.

I have been somewhat impressed with Home Depot during this ordeal. I'm not crazy about supporting the company overall, but Lowe's has just been horrible, and clearly doesn't care about its employees or the people who patronize its stores.

[dcsooner]

Stillwater is like every place else. The majority of the people don't want to wear masks. When I stopped outside the Stillwater police station to get a free mask, I was disappointed there was no line other than one woman in front of me. But no wonder. With only 22 cases and no deaths, I wouldn't be surprised a lot of Stillwater people think the situation is overblown and there is no worse of a crisis going on than several years ago when an OSU professor died from the flu and nothing was shut down.

It should be pointed out that the Stillwater mayor and city manager apparently misinterpreted the court ruling in which a Guthrie citizen sued city of Guthrie for requiring masks be worn. But the the court threw it out because there was no case, due to no citation given to complainant. Stillwater city leaders apparently foolishly thought the court ruling meant Guthrie's required mask order was ruled constitutional.

Hopefully, COVID-19 cases don't go greatly up in coming weeks in Stillwater and across the state. The economy of Stillwater doesn't need OSU to change its mind and not hold classes as usual this fall. Remaining college students will be moving out by June 1, due to expired leases, so considerably fewer people will surely reduce the risk this summer.

The ignorance of some Oklahomans continues to bring a disgraceful stigma to the State as a whole. Maybe Oklahoma is simply incapable of responding in a rational way to any legitimate role of government sanctioned by both the holy bible and the constitution.

[Bunty]

The ignorance of some Oklahomans continues to bring a disgraceful stigma to the State as a whole. Maybe Oklahoma is simply incapable of responding in a rational way to any legitimate role of government sanctioned by both the holy bible and the constitution.

To the nation, too. The story has been on CNN Fox News and NBC. Ohio governor has admitted going too far in ordering everyone to wear a mask.

[Bunty]

Preoccupation with the "death rate" is somewhat misguided. Many people who survive this virus have debilitating symptoms, such as permanent lung damage, confusion and brain damage, as well as life-changing organ damage. Covid-19 doesn't just affect the lungs. Researchers are learning about this in real time; one of the frightening aspects of this is found in young, "healthy" people, who are having strokes after being diagnosed.

CV-19 has been shown to affect all internal organs. As it mutates, CV-19 will continue to evolve, but narrowing the focus of concern to deaths and / or life-threatening pneumonia in older adults and people with underlying conditions is tunnel visioned.

I hope the word "many" is an exaggeration. Anyway, I think I'll put off for at least two weeks before going to restaurants to see if there is a spike. I don't want to be a guinea pig or canary in the coal mine. I was kinda surprised to see the rooftop at Coney Island looking busy Sat. night. Not sure if social distancing was being observed.

[Edmond Hausfrau]

The ignorance of some Oklahomans continues to bring a disgraceful stigma to the State as a whole. Maybe Oklahoma is simply incapable of responding in a rational way to any legitimate role of government sanctioned by both the holy bible and the constitution.

As my late aunt Agnes used to say, " Bless their hearts. Every one in Oklahoma tries to be so friendly. "
It wasn't a compliment.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Stillwater is like every place else. The majority of the people don't want to wear masks. When I stopped outside the Stillwater police station to get a free mask, I was disappointed there was no line other than one woman in front of me. But no wonder. With only 22 cases and no deaths, I wouldn't be surprised a lot of Stillwater people think the situation is overblown and there is no worse of a crisis going on than several years ago when an OSU professor died from the flu and nothing was shut down.

It should be pointed out that the Stillwater mayor and city manager apparently misinterpreted the court ruling in which a Guthrie citizen sued city of Guthrie for requiring masks be worn. But the the court threw it out because there was no case, due to no citation given to complainant. Stillwater city leaders apparently foolishly thought the court ruling meant Guthrie's required mask order was ruled constitutional.

Hopefully, COVID-19 cases don't go greatly up in coming weeks in Stillwater and across the state. The economy of Stillwater doesn't need OSU to change its mind and not hold classes as usual this fall. Remaining college students will be moving out by June 1, due to expired leases, so considerably fewer people will surely reduce the risk this summer.

I have a feeling when school starts in the fall Stillwater is going to have a spike like Norman with all the students flooding into town from other places.

[OKC_Chipper]

121 new cases and 0 new deaths reported by Ok Dept of Health today. I know it’s the weekend but this will be the first day with 0 deaths since 3/23.

[corwin1968]

I don't know if this is the appropriate thread or if it's already been mentioned, but Hobby Lobby warehouse has called at least some employees to start back to work tomorrow, May 4th.

[Bits_Of_Real_Panther]

To our patients,

Thank you! Your willingness to adapt to the necessary changes of how we practice has been humbling and gratifying, and we are thankful for the faith you continue to place in us for your care.

To help our patients in these uncertain times, SSM Health Oklahoma has secured broad testing capability for COVID19. We are now offering PCR Nasopharyngeal testing to our existing patients who are not having any symptoms. Broad testing, combined with contact tracing, is a critical component to an effective response to COVID19.

We hope that you will take advantage of our testing capability, and that it gives you some peace of mind during this unsettling time.


Kevin L. Lewis, MD
President and CEO
SSM Health Medical Group – Oklahoma


Joe Hodges
Regional President
SSM Health Oklahoma
Locations:
SSM Health Healthplex
201 S. Sara Road
Mustang, OK 73064
405-578-3250

SSM Health Healthplex
3400 S. Douglas Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73150
405-218-2583

SSM Health Medical Group
SSM Health Outpatient Center
6201 N. Santa Fe Ave., Ste 2010
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405-272-5513
SSM Health Medical Group
3214 J D Kethley Rd.
Shawnee, OK 74804
405-273-5801

SSM Health Medical Group
1401 N. 4th Ave., Suite 107
Purcell, OK 73080
405-527-5400

SSM Health Medical Group
105 N. Indian Meridian Road
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
405-207-9800
Q&A:

Who is the testing for? Testing is for asymptomatic SSM Health Medical Group patients who wish to be tested.

What do I need to do to be tested? Call one of the locations listed above to make an appointment for COVID19 testing. You will need to show up at the designated site. Your car make and model will be taken at the time you make your appointment. Testing will be done in your car, so you do not have to get out and enter the clinics.

Do I have another option if I live in a rural community? At this time, we are offering testing at the six sites listed above. We hope you will find it convenient to travel to the site nearest you. We will keep you up to date as locations are added.

What should I do when I arrive? Instructions will be given based on site specific processes while scheduling. Please stay in your car when you arrive at the location.

How will I be contacted with my results? You can check MyChart for test results. If you have not yet activated your MyChart access, now is a great time to do so! We can help you when you schedule your appointment.

Will my insurance be billed? Yes, your insurance will be billed and will cover this testing. Please provide appropriate insurance information when you schedule your appointment.

How long will it take to get my results? We are using a specialty reference lab, so anticipate 48-72 hours to receive results.

What does it mean if I test positive? If you have a positive test result, we will help you set up an appointment with your Primary Care Physician or another provider to discuss this result.

Does this mean I do not have to worry about getting the virus? No, you should continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask in public when unable to socially distance.

I have symptoms suspicious for COVID19, can I get tested this way? No, if you are symptomatic, you should contact your SSM Health Medical Group provider or utilize the free virtual visit evaluation offered by SSM Health. More information is available at ssmhealth.com/coronavirus-updates.

How accurate is the test? Currently, we feel this is one of the most accurate tests available. While the statistics are still evolving regarding test accuracy, we have gone to great lengths to assure that we are providing high quality in this regard.

[mkjeeves]

I got that email too. My primary question, what would it end up costing me and my insurance company? (A BCBS Silver plan, and I haven’t met my deductible yet.)

I don’t think I’ve had it, but I’ve been exposed to someone who has. It would have to have been one of cases with no symptoms, which seems highly unlikely with my health profile.

[EBAH]

Well Georgia is seeing MASSIVE case number spikes so I guess we have that to look forward to ...

[soonerguru]

Well Georgia is seeing MASSIVE case number spikes so I guess we have that to look forward to ...

We are already starting to spike; several straight days of new cases over 100. Give it a couple more weeks and see what happens.

I feel terribly for these businesses, but I don't think many of them are going to make it. As long as the virus is not contained and continues to spread (as it is here in Oklahoma), simply cutting the ribbon and declaring the economy "open" was never going to work.

I wonder how many of the restaurants will simply close because they cannot make a profit and adhere to standards of safety.

[ahlokc]

I got that email too. My primary question, what would it end up costing me and my insurance company? (A BCBS Silver plan, and I haven’t met my deductible yet.)

I don’t think I’ve had it, but I’ve been exposed to someone who has. It would have to have been one of cases with no symptoms, which seems highly unlikely with my health profile.

According to a BCBSOK announcement no cost for you through May 31 (they will reassess policy as circumstances warrant). However, I would call BCBSOK and find out specific details.


https://www.bcbsok.com/company-info/...s?lid=k8mxxh2e

[kukblue1]

So they are testing for the Virus. That is good I guess but just because you go and don't have it don't mean you still can't get it. Who is doing antibody testing? I think that is more important. If you don't have the antibodies it means you still can get it. If you do then you might be a little safer.

[TheTravellers]

So they are testing for the Virus. That is good I guess but just because you go and don't have it don't mean you still can't get it. Who is doing antibody testing? I think that is more important. If you don't have the antibodies it means you still can get it. If you do then you might be a little safer.

Even if you do have antibodies, there's no proof it makes you safe from re-infection.

[kukblue1]

Even if you do have antibodies, there's no proof it makes you safe from re-infection.

This is true however not sure why this virus would be different then any other virus and also if that was the case why is plasma treatment working so well. Just a thought. On a side note when do you think we hit 200 cases in a day now that things are opening and we are doing more testing? I have May 13th. Also at what point would another shut down happen. I say on that hospitals increase by 50 a day? 40 a day?

[TheTravellers]

This is true however not sure why this virus would be different then any other virus and also if that was the case why is plasma treatment working so well. Just a thought. On a side note when do you think we hit 200 cases in a day now that things are opening and we are doing more testing? I have May 13th. Also at what point would another shut down happen. I say on that hospitals increase by 50 a day? 40 a day?

If you catch a cold, you're not immune to ever catching a cold again (same coronavirus family), ditto for the flu (although the flu has different strains each year, and vaccines are somewhat effective against it, which is not the case for any coronavirus, I believe - no vaccines and no immunity once you've had it).

Dunno about the date, but I'm guessing we spike around 15 days from now, and also don't know about when we'd do another shutdown, hopefully we have some good (not Stitt) minds already working on what to do when cases start spiking.

[mkjeeves]

According to a BCBSOK announcement no cost for you through May 31 (they will reassess policy as circumstances warrant). However, I would call BCBSOK and find out specific details.


https://www.bcbsok.com/company-info/...s?lid=k8mxxh2e

Thanks for that link. Until someone posted about it and I looked it up, I was unsure if this type of test was antibody or not, since it was for asymptomatic people. It's not.

[Bunty]

I have a feeling when school starts in the fall Stillwater is going to have a spike like Norman with all the students flooding into town from other places.

If there is a spike, then I think wearing masks will have to be made mandatory with a fine for failure to do so. If a person gets a citation, then try suing the city, since the court likely won't throw it out. If it gets so bad that it's judged that masks are made mandatory, such as at concerts and sporting events, then fine with me. I don't want to take a chance in getting real sick. The last time I was really sick, it was from strep throat over 10 years ago. My doctor looked at my throat and said, "That looks horrid". I said it sure feels horrid. The doctor said I couldn't go back to work for 3 days. I don't want to be that awfully sick again. Antibiotics prescribed by the doctor, thankfully, promptly killed my strep throat, but that is not possible with COVID-19.

[Canoe]

If there is a spike, then I think wearing masks will have to be made mandatory with a fine for failure to do so. If a person gets a citation, then try suing the city, since the court likely won't throw it out. If it gets so bad that it's judged that masks are made mandatory, such as at concerts and sporting events, then fine with me. I don't want to take a chance in getting real sick. The last time I was really sick, it was from strep throat over 10 years ago. My doctor looked at my throat and said, "That looks horrid". I said it sure feels horrid. The doctor said I couldn't go back to work for 3 days. I don't want to be that awfully sick again. Antibiotics prescribed by the doctor, thankfully, promptly killed my strep throat, but that is not possible with COVID-19.

Bunty,

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young (and never get sick)

[dankrutka]

Even if you do have antibodies, there's no proof it makes you safe from re-infection.

The WHO really messaged this poorly. While there is no scientific proof yet that antibodies protect you from reinfection, it's highly likely that they do based on similar viruses.