General Discussion/Q&A on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

[drron]

Some more journal references.
The severe complication of pulmonary fibrosis is predominantly in older men with co morbidities.

Potential indicators for pulmonary fibrosis in survivors of severe COVID-19

A study published in the Journal of Infection detailed potential indicators for pulmonary fibrosis in survivors of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Wenhui Huang, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong, China, and colleagues performed an observational cohort study of 81 survivors who...

dgalerts.docguide.com

Parkinson's disease joins the ranks of co morbidities that are associated with worse Covid illness.

Study shows patients with Parkinson’s disease, COVID-19 have a high mortality risk

By Denise BaezA study of almost 80,000 adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) showed that people with Parkinson’s disease have a 30% higher risk of dying from the virus compared with people without Parkinson’s.The results, published in Movement Disorders, come from an analysis of the...

dgalerts.docguide.com

Now more local effects of the virus and lockdown.Many put off being seen during the lockdowns meaning we are now seeingmore severe illness.This has been seen in ED departments.

COVID-19: “startling” change in emergency presentations - InSight+

Not seeking help for any health issue is a bigger risk than the chance of catching COVID-19, says emergency physicians

insightplus.mja.com.au

It is certainly also being seen here in Northern Tasmania.This week I was in the adjoining room to the Diabetic clinic.The endocrinologist said the incidence of underlying osteomyelitis with diabetic ucers has double since last year.

More disturbing was a report on the 10 news from Melbourne.During the lockdowns survival from out of hospital cardiac arrest has fallen 50%.This is also being seen around the world.As well the number of people presenting to hospital with heart attacks and the rate of proceedures such as stenting has fallen considerably.

Lives at risk due to 50% drop in heart attack A&E attendances

People suffering heart attacks during the coronavirus outbreak may be putting their lives at risk by delaying seeking medical help. We are urging anyone who experiences heart attack symptoms to seek medical help immediately by calling 999.

www.bhf.org.uk

Collateral damage: Hidden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest system-of-care - PubMed

The COVID-19 pandemic period did not influence OHCA incidence but appears to have disrupted the system-of-care in Australia. However, this could not completely explain reductions in survival.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The list of problems from lockdown is continuing to grow.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Another positive result returned:

• Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin

Another of the US president's inner circle tests positive. - Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (Republican ).

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Christie and a team of advisers held debate preparation sessions with him on Sunday and Monday at the White House. He told ABC News on Friday that no one was wearing masks in the room as they prepped the President.

Christie was also in the audience for his Supreme Court announcement last weekend, where many guests were seen not wearing masks nor practicing social distancing.

Other members of the President's debate prep team and inner circle have since announced they have tested positive for the virus.

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The former 2016 rival told The Associated Press on Friday that the last time he was with the president was Tuesday during preparations for his debate with former Vice President Joe Biden in Cleveland.

Christie said he had tested negative earlier that day.

Chris Christie checks into hospital as a precaution after positive Covid-19 test

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNN he checked himself into a hospital Saturday afternoon as a precautionary measure after announcing earlier in the day that he had tested positive for Covid-19.

edition.cnn.com

Chris Christie hospitalized with 'mild' virus symptoms

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tweeted Saturday that he's checked himself into a hospital, hours after he announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

apnews.com

 

[Pushka]

So I'd be curious to know how many of us oldies have put off the usual tests during the last few months. There are a couple I had to do due to long standing appointments but for the bowel tests, mammograms, PSA etc I'd say the drop off rate is pretty high. The next 12-24 months might be telling.

 

[sinophile888]

So I'd be curious to know how many of us oldies have put off the usual tests during the last few months. There are a couple I had to do due to long standing appointments but for the bowel tests, mammograms, PSA etc I'd say the drop off rate is pretty high. The next 12-24 months might be telling.

I have delayed a field test at the eye specialist and a mammogram is probably overdue.

 

[Pushka]

I have delayed a field test at the eye specialist and a mammogram is probably overdue.

Optician. Yes, that's another one. I'm supposed to have one every 12 months due to prescription and a freckle in my eyeball that needs to be checked. I'd imagine dermatology checkups are likewise being neglected.

 

[DC3]

We commented on that yesterday. Two theories. He didn't have his makeup person available due to his Covid. Two - he is very unwell and maybe oxygen levels not so great so he's pasty.

If it’s a makeup issue, then the makeup artist needs some serious retraining. Anyway, I suspect that Donald may be somewhat colourblind as he’s been wearing that hue for way too long. And, perhaps. COVID.

 

[MelMel]

I have delayed a field test at the eye specialist and a mammogram is probably overdue.

I got the reminder for my annual mammogram this week. Went to book an appointment and the next available appointment at any of the nearby clinics was early December. Most likely due to spacing appointments but still a long wait.

 

[mrsterryn]

My regular tests are fortunately up to date. Except for the blood works but that has been laziness and disinclined knowing the GP will have words with me

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Optician. Yes, that's another one. I'm supposed to have one every 12 months due to prescription and a freckle in my eyeball that needs to be checked. I'd imagine dermatology checkups are likewise being neglected.

Well I went in a several weeks ago for my annual eye appointment (Opticians are open in Melbourne), but my optician is at Chadstone (Home of the Butcher Club Cluster) and so when I received an SMS on 30 Sept to say that I could come in and collect my new glasses I decided instead to wait a week or two before I actually pick them up.

 

[Cappuccino99]

So I'd be curious to know how many of us oldies have put off the usual tests during the last few months. There are a couple I had to do due to long standing appointments but for the bowel tests, mammograms, PSA etc I'd say the drop off rate is pretty high. The next 12-24 months might be telling.

The only human physical contact I've had in the past few weeks of lockdown include GP (pap smear), hospital (CT angiogram), hospital (ultrasound), hospital (mammogram). Crazy times but I'm not going to neglect my health!

 

[Hvr]

so when I received an SMS on 30 Sept to say that I could come in and collect my new glasses

Even if you can't, I can see why you waited.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Even if you can't, I can see why you waited.

Luckily I only needed glasses for distance.

Also my script did not change. So old pair ok still.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Well it would appear that Secret Service Lives do not matter.

How on earth is it ok when you know that you are Covid positive and still in your contagious phase to go for a completely unnecessary drive and put the health of two other people at risk?

 

[Pushka]

Well it would appear that Secret Service Lives do matter.

How on earth is it ok when you know that you are Covid positive and still in your contagious phase to go for a completely unnecessary drive and put the health of two other people at risk?

Well, I thought it weird that in Victoria under the guise of exercise you could be Covid positive and yet be allowed to go for a walk in public.

Having said that, I don't agree that either is in any way acceptable. Both positions put others at risk. Indefensible.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

What a farce the Whitehouse is at present with Covid19 in how they are dealing with this growing outbreak. Or rather in how they are not dealing with it. Many who should be isolating are not.


White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID-19. She has addressed the media several times in recent days without wearing a mask.

www.abc.net.au

Despite being a close contact of a number of the recently infected she continued to come to work and mix with people. Even if that daily test they use was reliable, and it from reports is not, it is well known that tests can takes days for someone to test positive after infection. This is why a common process for international arrival quarantine is to test people on Day 3.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/05/trump-press-secretary-kayleigh-mcenany-tests-positive-for-coronavirus.html

At least three journalists who were at the White House over the past week have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the White House Correspondents Association.

And how is her tweet, claiming that she had no knowledge of Hope Hick's positive diagnosis. If she is accurate how incompetent is the set up of the Whitehouse?

 

[lovetravellingoz]

And not long after the news on McEnany broke on her testing positive, it has now been revealed that more staff have also tested positive including two of her main assistants.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID

McEnany, 32, is now the 13th person who has tested positive after attending the SCOTUS nomination announcement in the Rose Garden last Saturday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Pushka]

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White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID

McEnany, 32, is now the 13th person who has tested positive after attending the SCOTUS nomination announcement in the Rose Garden last Saturday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

It's a classic hot spot study. So in this case, should all those in that picture be self isolating for 2 weeks now? And obviously testing.

 

[drron]

Though their are reports that it is also possible that the transmission occurred in the Prep room prior to the first debate.6 of the 9 in the room have tested positive and no masks were worn.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Whomever the index case was, the Trump Clump continues to grow.

Stephen Miller Tests Positive as White House Outbreak Grows (Published 2020)

President Trump tweeted that he was “looking forward to the debate” with former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. next week in Miami. He could still be infectious then.

www.nytimes.com