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sopas ej Mar 30, 2020 3:40 AM

Takeout Indian food for dinner tonight (my partner and I have really adapted to the stay at home order :P ).

Malai Kofta on the left, Kerala Fish Curry on the right.
https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net...e8&oe=5EA571A9
Photo by me

dave8721 Mar 30, 2020 3:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jtown,man (Post 8878026)
Haven't they dramatically curtailed that number in recent days? They keep getting cited for some weird reason.

That 2 million number that keeps getting quoted was the estimate if we did nothing. Obviously we have not done nothing, we have closed just about all business etc. The study also showed the drastic reduction in deaths if drastic measures were taken (where the whole flatten the curve came from). The 100k to 200k was a more realistic number (we didn't do as drastic as they recommend but we did better than doing nothing).

dave8721 Mar 30, 2020 3:59 AM

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Originally Posted by IluvATX (Post 8878045)
I heard that the virus dies around 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Does this mean that it will die out completely in the summer?

If that were the case we should be doing the opposite of shelter in place. We (in South Florida at least) should be doing "Stay outside at all costs, and do not go into your AC-ed homes and offices and trains and cars and restaurants which is where the virus actually is"

craigs Mar 30, 2020 4:01 AM

We fled San Francisco last Saturday for a family vacation property. Not sure when we will return.

SIGSEGV Mar 30, 2020 4:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dave8721 (Post 8878420)
That 2 million number that keeps getting quoted was the estimate if we did nothing. Obviously we have not done nothing, we have closed just about all business etc. The study also showed the drastic reduction in deaths if drastic measures were taken (where the whole flatten the curve came from). The 100k to 200k was a more realistic number (we didn't do as drastic as they recommend but we did better than doing nothing).

Some places are doing a lot. Some others less so...

SLO Mar 30, 2020 7:11 AM

I travel every Sunday from San Diego to the central coast, usually on Sundays about a 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 hours. Right now it takes 4:10 because of no traffic slow downs.

The hotel I stay at, I've watched their occupancy dip to +/-20%. They have closed their pool/spa and no longer serve breakfast. All restaurants are take out or drive through only. City beach parking lots are now closed.

In California new home construction is exempted from the states, stay home orders, deeming it an essential industry. I have had no subcontractors who have missed any time on job sites.

Overall the cities feel half empty and I'm sure pollution emissions are way down.

Lear Mar 30, 2020 7:52 AM

Berlin:

23. February: A leading epidemiologist at Berlin Charité university hospital assumes that a pandemic disease because of COVID-19 in Germany cannot be avoided
29. February: ITB 2020, Worlds largest tourism convention (starting 04. March) is cancelled
01. March: Corona infection confirmed in Berlin for the first time
11. March: Major Football Matches are cancelled
13. March: All cultural events are cancelled
17. March: All schools and clubs are closed
18. March : Chancellor Merkel gives TV speech "State of the Nation" claiming: Germany is confronted with biggest challenge since 1945
20. March: First Corona death in Berlin (man aged 95) is confirmed
21. March: 1025 infections in Berlin (3.6 Million population) are confirmed
22. March : Nationwide restrictions for the population are in place, no gatherings of more than 2 people in public spaces are allowed
25. March: Traffic at 2 major airports dropped by 95%
29. March: 11 Corona deaths in Berlin are confirmed, 2337 infection cases are confirmed

Today: The city streets are empty. Nature is recovering in inner districts. The frst mammoths have re-settled in Berlin ....:rolleyes:

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QUwYFJLSE...na-Mammuts.jpg

Pedestrian Mar 30, 2020 8:07 AM

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Originally Posted by craigs (Post 8878423)
We fled San Francisco last Saturday for a family vacation property. Not sure when we will return.

I moved my auto rental reservation to return back a week to early May. We'll see how things are going by then. Actually, I'd rather be hiding in my SF apartment but I'm terrified of having to use an elevator, potentially closed in a box with someone else for a couple minutes. If they cough during the ride I might pass out. I've bought N95 masks, latex and vinyl gloves, goggles, all sorts of PPE, and ordered isopropyl alcohol and aloe to make hand sanitizer, all for if I go back.

muppet Mar 30, 2020 10:20 AM

Flyover of a deserted London (watch hi def). You're allowed to go out for one exercise a day

Video Link

Crawford Mar 30, 2020 12:00 PM

Why is Germany doing so well with death rates? Really impressive figure.

A generally healthy country, but very old and high rate of smoking.

Handro Mar 30, 2020 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 8878546)
Why is Germany doing so well with death rates? Really impressive figure.

A generally healthy country, but very old and high rate of smoking.

Can’t say for sure but I imagine there is a correlation between Germany’s high numbers of physicians and hospital beds per capita, near the top of the world in both categories. Same with South Korea.

Really adds more credence to the whole concept of “flattening the curve” to prevent the healthcare system from being overburdened and potentially killing many more people.

Lear Mar 30, 2020 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 8878546)
Why is Germany doing so well with death rates? Really impressive figure.

It is to early to describe that phenomenon. The data base in Germany and Europe is to weak and not consistent enough. Some indicators though seem to explain the low death rates:

- Germany did start very early to test the population.
- The tests are not focused on all parts of the society but aim at groups with severe health risks and depend on wether you spend time in highly infected regions.
- Germany does has a pretty comprehensive nationwide health system with very high numbers of IC Units in all cities and regions.
- The average age of infected people is around 10-15 years younger compared to Italy or Spain.
- It is valid to question the stats of fatalities in Italy. There are indications that Italy is adding up influenza deaths AND Corona deaths figures.

BUT: Right now it is too early to conclude that German cities can control the cases. This coming week will show if measures in place are working.

One thing is sure, Berlin and Germany are world champions in " Hamsterkauf " ....

https://www.bz-berlin.de/data/upload...8-1024x576.jpg

mrnyc Mar 30, 2020 1:23 PM

yesterday
you could roll a bowling ball up foggy 9th ave


https://i1340.photobucket.com/albums...psmh4sqzfw.jpg



two days ago
apple square in the meatpacking


https://i1340.photobucket.com/albums...psgn6pbcdg.jpg

sopas ej Mar 30, 2020 1:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 8878546)
Why is Germany doing so well with death rates? Really impressive figure.

A generally healthy country, but very old and high rate of smoking.

This, according to Business Insider:

Germany has a remarkably low coronavirus death rate — thanks largely to mass testing, but also culture, luck, and an impressive healthcare system

Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/germ...lthcare-2020-3


And regarding South Korea, this, according to NPR:

How South Korea Reined In The Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsan...verything-down

MonkeyRonin Mar 30, 2020 1:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian (Post 8878505)
I moved my auto rental reservation to return back a week to early May. We'll see how things are going by then. Actually, I'd rather be hiding in my SF apartment but I'm terrified of having to use an elevator, potentially closed in a box with someone else for a couple minutes. If they cough during the ride I might pass out.


The couple elevator buildings I've been in have had notices advising only one person or household per elevator at a time. I wonder how widespread that is?

sopas ej Mar 30, 2020 1:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin (Post 8878581)
The couple elevator buildings I've been in have had notices advising only one person or household per elevator at a time. I wonder how widespread that is?

I was just about to ask about that; I would think that would be the case, especially in a residential building.

mrnyc Mar 30, 2020 1:40 PM

our lawyer friend and god daughter's dad was just called to do the very first ever skype arraignment in nyc -- which is happening now.

iheartthed Mar 30, 2020 3:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 8878546)
Why is Germany doing so well with death rates? Really impressive figure.

A generally healthy country, but very old and high rate of smoking.

So far the infected population is skewed younger, and their health system hasn't been overwhelmed. The fatalities will spike when they run out of hospital beds.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/o...ronavirus.html

Handro Mar 30, 2020 3:33 PM

Stay The Fuck at Home: https://twitter.com/RexChapman/statu...35674895605761

subterranean Mar 30, 2020 3:34 PM

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Originally Posted by craigs (Post 8878423)
We fled San Francisco last Saturday for a family vacation property. Not sure when we will return.

Careful of the backlash. Some communities in Oregon are putting tough restrictions on vacation homes and telling people to stay at their primary residences because their healthcare systems can't handle part-time residents and vacationers.


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