Coronavirus

[carterm2]

Reported numbers should go up.

Given that Azar, the administration, has told us that 1 million test "kits" went out on Monday, there should be a very large increase in reporting for the US. In fact, this testing will include a number of labs that have their own "kits" who have been waiting for CDC to allow the testing. This will include new patients, but also previous patients whose tests were sent into the labs but were on a waiting list for tests to be allowed.

This should be a spike in data, not from a spike in cases, but from a spike in testing. If there is no reported spike in the data, something is wrong.

If the tests went out on Monday, and the tests take 2-4 days to get results, we should be getting data tomorrow or Monday. If the tests were sent overnight.

 

[renim]

china sends 9 medical specialist, 31 tons of equipment and plasma from recovered patients to Rome, Italy.

And the significance of plasma from recovered patients?

 

[cucubits]

Apparently cocaine does not protect you from the coronavirus. Just a heads up!

 

[traxila]

And the significance of plasma from recovered patients?

I read that it is a pretty good treatment compared to nothing. Antibodies infused. Although I am sure others here can tell you much more.

 

[bkp_duke]

And the significance of plasma from recovered patients?

It contains antibodies (IgG subtype) which can be given to sick patients with COVID-19 to help them recover. It's a limited therapy, as you have to have enough donor plasma, but it can make a difference in the critically ill.

 

[Singuy]

Our hospital is stocked up with hydroxychloroquine seeing that it's producing positive results from countries using such treatment and in vitro. Official guidelines are in the works.

 

[NicoV]

Belgium closes schools, bars and restaurants. At least until begin april.

Edit: Also, All recreational activities (sports, culture etc) are cancelled. Non essential shops have to close during the weekend, but can stay open during the week.

 

[NicoV]

Russia has only 150 confirmed cases of corona. The whole of Russia with its 144 million people.

Lol, they must be doing something right

Haven’t heard about Corona in North-Korea. Must be a super good regime.

 

[Eugene Ash]

No school in WA till April 24: Inslee orders all private, public K-12 schools in King, Pierce, Snohomish counties to close through April 24 due to coronavirus concerns

 

[Tslynk67]

OK, this is serious, they're closing all bars! Coronavirus: Belgium cancels school classes, closes bars

Edit: @NicoV beat me to it!

 

[MD70]

Reported numbers should go up.

Given that Azar, the administration, has told us that 1 million test "kits" went out on Monday, there should be a very large increase in reporting for the US. In fact, this testing will include a number of labs that have their own "kits" who have been waiting for CDC to allow the testing. This will include new patients, but also previous patients whose tests were sent into the labs but were on a waiting list for tests to be allowed.

This should be a spike in data, not from a spike in cases, but from a spike in testing. If there is no reported spike in the data, something is wrong.

If the tests went out on Monday, and the tests take 2-4 days to get results, we should be getting data tomorrow or Monday. If the tests were sent overnight.

has anybody got independent confirmation of how many test kits were actually sent ?

 

[VinnyS]

If you are interested in the JHU website that is tracking the COVID-19 be REALLY REALLY REALLY sure of the link before you click on it as there is a bogus site that looks just like it and will give you malware (trojan) as a result.

 

[Right_Said_Fred]

No school in WA till April 24: Inslee orders all private, public K-12 schools in King, Pierce, Snohomish counties to close through April 24 due to coronavirus concerns

... which means that in all families with children at least one of the parents has to stay home for 1,5 month (assuming the kids don’t go to their - vulnerable - grandparents). The economic impact must be huge.

Edit: Ohio and Maryland are also closing all schools, for a minimum of three and two weeks.

 

[VValleyEV]

OK, this is serious, they're closing all bars! Coronavirus: Belgium cancels school classes, closes bars

Edit: @NicoV beat me to it!

I hope it doesn’t come to:

In Brussels, there is no beer,
That’s why we drink it here.

 

[KSilver2000]

has anybody got independent confirmation of how many test kits were actually sent ?

Cant answer your question, but as of today, those beautiful tests still aren’t available in many places in CA.

 

[MP3Mike]

... which means that in all families with children at least one of the parents has to stay home for 1,5 month (assuming the kids don’t go to their - vulnerable - grandparents). The economic impact must be huge.

From the article:

All classes at school will be suspended, but schools will be asked to provide care, especially for parents who are unable to look after their children during school hours. The Prime Minister has called for children not to be taken care of by grandparents.

 

[AlexS]

Am I seeing it right China reported 0 deaths and 3 new cases? Maybe will be updated in next few hours

 

[DeepFrz]

I read somewhere that there is a shortage of chemicals used in the labs to process the swabs from the test kits.

 

[AlexS]

Russia has only 150 confirmed cases of corona. The whole of Russia with its 144 million people.

Lol, they must be doing something right

Drink Russian Vodka and you are safe

 

[PhaseWhite]

Chamath Palihapitiya on stock selloff: I suspect we are nowhere near the lows

Takeaways:

1. 1.6T in junk debt in energy sector alone that needs a bid
2. Travel impact alone may be 5% of GDP
3. Stimulus needs to be TARP in size
4. Predicts impacts like great recession but long slow market recovery like .com bubble

When Chamath speaks, we should listen.