Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[FighttheGoodFight]

"Gov. Kevin Stitt says he will drop all COVID restrictions on events and individuals statewide as well as the requirement that masks be worn in state buildings"

https://twitter.com/KOCODillon/statu...772347908?s=20

[PoliSciGuy]

"Well the parachute has slowed down my fall so much, I think I can safely cut it loose 50 ft from the ground"

Just incredible how badly Stitt has managed all of this. Genuinely can't wait to vote him out.

[FighttheGoodFight]

I also want to be clear, this doesn't change mask mandates that Oklahoma cities have in place right now.

[Rover]

"Well the parachute has slowed down my fall so much, I think I can safely cut it loose 50 ft from the ground"

Just incredible how badly Stitt has managed all of this. Genuinely can't wait to vote him out.

Yeah, but more like "I haven't fallen and died so I'm going to cut YOUR parachute cord 1000 ft from the ground".

[Pete]

694 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 615.

89 additional reported deaths; 7,433 total.

Hospitalizations are 268 (-24).

ICU is 69 (-15).

[mugofbeer]

It's very much not like me to do this but my only brother there in OKC has contracted the virus. Of course, he was due to get his first vaccination in Shawnee the day after he first tested + and is immunocompromised. He's now seriously sick. For those who are inclined, please pray for him and for those not inclined, just think positive thoughts. Thank you!

[Pete]

^

Oh man, that's terrible news.

Thoughts are with you and him at this time.

How old is your brother?

[mugofbeer]

^

Oh man, that's terrible news.

Thoughts are with you and him at this time.

How old is your brother?

Thank you very much. He's 70.

[Pete]

Oh, my.

I'm 60 and have a sister that is 67 and another that is 64. 2 younger sisters are 59 and 56.

We've all escaped this thing thus far. We didn't even get together for Thanksgiving or Christmas, which I always host. We literally didn't see each other at all.

I've been scared to death for myself and them. We are so close to getting through this but we can't let our guard down yet.

Please keep us posted on your brother.

[Bill Robertson]

Mugofbeer, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Definitely sending prayers.

[mugofbeer]

Thank you. How is your Mom?

[Bill Robertson]

I almost hate to do this after hearing about mugofbeer's brother. But. Mom got back to the nursing home today. My sister was allowed to see her for a little bit since she's had both shots. Mom didn't know her and doesn't seem able to talk or really know anything going on around her. And she's basically skin and bones. The nursing home has called in hospice. I won't be eligible to see her until April 8 and I don't think she'll last that long.
So let these two things remind us that we can see light but it's not here yet. There's still a way to go and we have to get rid of this damn thing.

[Pete]

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Bill, so very sorry to hear that.

The toll this pandemic has taken is impossible to measure. It goes way beyond just the numbers.

[PoliSciGuy]

I almost hate to do this after hearing about mugofbeer's brother. But. Mom got back to the nursing home today. My sister was allowed to see her for a little bit since she's had both shots. Mom didn't know her and doesn't seem able to talk or really know anything going on around her. And she's basically skin and bones. The nursing home has called in hospice. I won't be eligible to see her until April 8 and I don't think she'll last that long.
So let these two things remind us that we can see light but it's not here yet. There's still a way to go and we have to get rid of this damn thing.

Oh Bill, I'm so sorry

[mugofbeer]

I almost hate to do this after hearing about mugofbeer's brother. But. Mom got back to the nursing home today. My sister was allowed to see her for a little bit since she's had both shots. Mom didn't know her and doesn't seem able to talk or really know anything going on around her. And she's basically skin and bones. The nursing home has called in hospice. I won't be eligible to see her until April 8 and I don't think she'll last that long.
So let these two things remind us that we can see light but it's not here yet. There's still a way to go and we have to get rid of this damn thing.

I am very sorry to hear. I guess we know how it was after WWll. Everyone knew someone who died or was affected. It really is almost like WWIII.

[Bill Robertson]

I am very sorry to hear. I guess we know how it was after WWll. Everyone knew someone who died or was affected. It really is almost like WWIII.

I would not have thought of that but you're absolutely right.

[David]

That is not a bad comparison. Reminds me a bit of what you hear about the Murrah bombing, too.

[Pete]

The WW II comparison makes you realize how bad this whole thing has been.

About 407,000 Americans died in that war over several years. With Covid-19, we are way north of half a million and still counting, and pretty much all of that was in one year.

This needs to end and quickly. It's taken such a huge toll in so many ways.

I've personally been fortunate with my own health and that of my family and close friends. But the whole situation has had a profound impact on me and it's going to linger for a long time. I know many feel the same.

[corwin1968]

I've read a few things about Covid PTSD among survivors and I'm pretty sure I have Covid-related PTSD without ever having Covid!

In January, 2020, I was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary embolism, which resulted in acute heart failure. All of the symptoms were breathing related. I KNOW I have PTSD from that experience. From my reading, it's a well documented phenomenon among survivors of DVT and PE.

As I'm recovering from PE and heart failure, along comes Covid 19! I'm already paranoid about getting out of breath, but with my co-morbidities, Covid 19 might well be a death sentence, so any time I start feeling out of breath or short of breath, the Covid 19 fears amplify my paranoia significantly. I've actually had my first panic attacks in over 20 years, all related to breathing issue fears. And anyone who is familiar with anxiety knows it builds upon itself and gets perpetuated or even increased, even with no real stimulus. And wearing a mask doesn't help breathing fears.

And I'm one of the lucky ones. I've come thru this pandemic with very little impact, other than some minor inconveniences that everyone has experienced. Monday, I will be two weeks out from my second vaccination shot, and that is a HUGE factor in calming my anxiety. But it is still there, and probably will be for some time.

Like Pete said, the effects of this will be with us for a long time. Probably a lifetime for some of us.

[Pete]

^

Wow, what an ordeal for you! It goes to show how this affects so many in so many ways, other than just getting sick.


It's going to take a long time before many feel comfortable in a big social gathering. Even if/when this thing is pretty much knocked down, I think it will have changed the behavior of many.

That upsets me because I'm an outgoing and friendly person and I greatly miss little things like shaking hands and hugging. That sort of casual human contact may be off the table for quite some time and in many ways our long-term behavior may be impacted.

[Bill Robertson]

That is not a bad comparison. Reminds me a bit of what you hear about the Murrah bombing, too.

I wouldn't have thought of the bombing either. That hit pretty close too. I worked for Kerr-McGee at the R&D Labs. We shut down for awhile to open the building for counsellors for the people that were at Corporate. And my wife at the time worked in the Sonic Building for Globe Life. They had damage but much worse a couple of her co-workers had kids in the Murrah Building day care.

[Pete]

422 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 544.

53 additional reported deaths.

Hospitalizations are 268, unchanged from yesterday.

ICU is 79 (+10).

[d-usa]

The toll on the healthcare community will be huge. I wouldn’t be surprised if at least 10% of healthcare workers are going to leave the workforce by the end of this year. The amount of mental health damage is huge in that community, and I’m sadly expecting to see a huge spike in suicided among healthcare workers.

I made it through my Covid diagnosis in January fairly well physically, but it was the tipping point for me mentally and I’ve been in intense therapy since that time. With the stress of being a healthcare workers during this time and so the mental toll it’s been taking, I can honestly say that I was close to becoming part of the statistic I am concerned about.

I’m lucky that I am in a pretty unique situation regarding access to mental health treatment and work accommodations, but the majority of people won’t have the same options for help that I had.

[Pete]

^

And that's not to mention the impact on kids who have been out of school for a year and all the high school seniors and college freshman that were robbed of what is usually some of the best years of your life.

So many ripples to this.

[Pete]

625 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 494.

Deaths have yet to be reported. Since they are now using CDC numbers, they might come in on the weekends.

Hospitalizations are 253 (-15).

ICU is 71 (-8).