Formerly DT: COVID-19 - Featuring Lots of Politics, now CR because political talk not going away

[Bozo_Casanova 26449]

11 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

Both.  Not aware of any evidence of liver toxicity, but would be interested if there is evidence of toxicity with standardized extracts.  The clinical data is not robust, but what does exist suggests that it is basically equivalent to tamiflu in terms of reduction in duration and severity. We've been using it for years. 

Interesting. Any thoughts on Esperitox?

[rage-a-holic 4383]

4 hours ago, rage-a-holic said:

Cozumel just told this ship to fuck off. I was really curious whether Mexican officials were going to be more  concerned about a possible contagion or losing tourist dollars. Glad they did the right thing.

 

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/cruise-ship-msc-meraviglia-coronavirus-concerns

 

p.s. fuck all cruise ships and cruise ship people

welp, never mind. Hope they didn't misdiagnose this thing.

 

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Once International Health confirmed that on board the MSC Meraviglia Cruise there is only one case of Type A Influenza and not of coronavirus , the Harbor Captaincy of this island, in charge of Admiral Alicia del Carmen Hernández Azuara, granted permission for dock the boat in the outer band of the Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal.

I'm assuming most of you don't follow diving politics on Cozumel, but this new harbor captain is dumber than most of the wives in the Wife thread.

Edited February 27, 2020 by rage-a-holic

[Anastasis 23469]

1 minute ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Interesting. Any thoughts on Esperitox?

Not familiar with it.  Appears to be a branded formulation of echinacea.  Probably wouldn't spend my money on it, but haven't really looked in to it. 

[Txzen 498]

1 hour ago, Todd Gack said:

 

Is this bad?  Seems bad...

A perfect example as to why killing the host quickly (Ebola) limits the spread. 

[DDD Dad 14336]

33 minutes ago, washparkhorn said:

The more you know . . . 

Hitler's good (toothbrush).

[Bozo_Casanova 26449]

13 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

Not familiar with it.  Appears to be a branded formulation of echinacea.  Probably wouldn't spend my money on it, but haven't really looked in to it. 

yep, echinacea and wild indigo root. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8817]

35 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Russia only reporting two cases is laughable. Their southern border with China probably has a lot of “flu” deaths this year 

maybe death on site is the #1 stopper of the virus until theres a vaccination made

[Telegraph_it 3357]

and here we go. It was only a matter of time. 
 

 

[Bevo Num1 1011]

and here we go. It was only a matter of time. 
 
 

Shut it down. No more California transplants to Texas.

[GreenspointTexas 9600]

We are basically looking 2 weeks into the past. Shutting stuff down now does nothing.

[Deej 76764]

Just hoping I survive to enjoy lower real estate prices.

[Somnio 751]

2 hours ago, hopkinsnhorns said:

Less than 2 weeks, thanks to a certain flight attendant.  And I for one welcome our new viral overlords!

Viral Overlords will be my band name in the post-apocolyptic wasteland.

[akhornfan 4]

And they won’t release ‘where’ in NorCal. 🙄

[InkaUtexas 25915]

7 minutes ago, Somnio said:

Viral Overlords will be my band name in the post-apocolyptic wasteland.

[Txzen 498]

I know it's going to be disappointing to hear, but parts of California are (or at least should) be prepared for this. We've got earthquake kits, not to mention emergency supplies for when PG&E likes to shut of our power for days on end. Probably not enough guns. 

[Biff Tannen 45678]

2 hours ago, atomheartbevo said:

Guess what movie is popping up on Netflix this Sunday.

Great movie. Easily the best of the disease genre. If that’s a genre. 

[BrickHorn 18221]

3 minutes ago, Txzen said:

I know it's going to be disappointing to hear, but parts of California are (or at least should) be prepared for this. We've got earthquake kits, not to mention emergency supplies for when PG&E likes to shut of our power for days on end. Probably not enough guns. 

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

[Txzen 498]

2 minutes ago, BrickHorn said:

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

Flame thrower, you say? Check. 

 

Spoiler

 

[Thetexashammer 1062]

Hat tip to the mormons and their year supply of food. Sneaky weird underoos wearing bastards.

[Anastasis 23469]

17 minutes ago, BrickHorn said:

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

I think magazines are the most pressing need. So happens I have a case of pmags in the closet if anyone is feeling understocked. 

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4976]

20 minutes ago, BrickHorn said:

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

Not nearly enough tomahawks. List is invalid, please start over.

[Gil Bang 25947]

 

[2300 Nueces 163]

3 hours ago, atomheartbevo said:

Where the hell do you get Rhinolophidae extract?

Some of the stuff listed is poisonous.  It won't be available.  I think I left one off but that's a pretty good list.  It would also be beneficial to start going over some things that boost the immune system.  These natural inhibitors are probably going to be key in killing the infection early.

 

1. Sleep  (exercise makes me tired, so do it as well but the gym may not be a good place soon).

2. Diet, fruits and vegetables duh.

3. There are some loca herb options like ecinacea that potentially boost white blood cell counts.

Thank me later.  Beer at Scholz's and 50 yard line tickets to the next aggy beat down.

Edited February 27, 2020 by 2300 Nueces

[HOOKEM4 5036]

I dont even leave the house without 4 cases of grenades. This fucking guy is an idiot.

[Deej 76764]

3 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

 

I'm sure the infected flight attendant was in no way part of this 

[StruggleBus 3922]

5 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

 

Not really surprising. There have to be plenty of Americans unknowingly walking around with it right now.

Edited February 27, 2020 by StruggleBus

[Somnio 751]

2 hours ago, atomheartbevo said:

What's even scarier - once we get a case here in Austin, this thread will be crossing over/merging with this thread.

They do have a page up, but it's just a cut-and-paste from CDC

http://austintexas.gov/article/cdc-updates-coronavirus

 

Austin Coronavirus Free For All Ordinance.

Shall I vote Yay or Nay?  I can't decide.

[Gil Bang 25947]

1 minute ago, Somnio said:

Austin Coronavirus Free For All Ordinance.

Shall I vote Yay or Nay?  I can't decide.

Lucky for y'all, Austin has a first-rate local disaster scientist. 

[Deej 76764]

Adler is already earmarking millions to home coronavirus victims. Just not in Tarrytown, Pemberton, or Travis Heights.

[JesusSweatDuck 17781]

5 minutes ago, Deej said:

Adler is already earmarking millions to home coronavirus victims. Just not in Tarrytown, Pemberton, or Travis Heights.

Under I35?

[hundredTT 578]

I have a cousin who literally lives in his moms basement and plays video games all day. He lives already like it’s the end, and has no human contact. Dude might be the future president when we all die. 😷

[Deej 76764]

8 minutes ago, hundredTT said:

I have a cousin who literally lives in his moms basement and plays video games all day. He lives already like it’s the end, and has no human contact. Dude might be the future president when we all die. 😷

 

[Mikey4 2476]

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

Not enough firearms. Or ammo. Your list will only last a week in the coming coronavirus zombie apocalypse.

[Anastasis 23469]

5 minutes ago, Mikey4 said:

1 hour ago, BrickHorn said:

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

Not enough firearms. Or ammo. Your list will only last a week in the coming coronavirus zombie apocalypse.

That list is nonsensical.  You only need enough ARs to man the adults in your household, and your slacker neighbors. Fortunately I only have to worry about two of mine (olds and californians). Magazines and ammo in greater quantities. Every legitimate american has at least 5 handguns and a tomahawk.  If you were not stockpiling israeli 556 over the last decade you weren't paying attention. 

Edited February 27, 2020 by Anastasis

[StruggleBus 3922]

Yes, 556 for each man.

22LR for women and children.

And a pole arm for NowThis.

[BrickHorn 18221]

12 minutes ago, Mikey4 said:

1 hour ago, BrickHorn said:

No doubt.  For a virus like this, Surly recommends at least 17 ARs, 43 shotguns, 10 hunting rifles, 75 semiautomatic pistols, 8 revolvers, 2 crates of grenades, a flame thrower, 6 or 7 tactical crossbows, a tomahawk, and 37,000 rounds of ammo.  Per family.  

Not enough firearms. Or ammo. Your list will only last a week in the coming coronavirus zombie apocalypse.

“Coronapocalypse,” imo.

[atomheartbevo 89656]

4 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Lol at the “lack of action” in Russia.  

They do a much better job at shutting down the flow of information than the Chinese.  

Really should replace “Wuhan” with “outer Russia” or whatever.  
 

[atomheartbevo 89656]

3 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

I've never taken it before - do you use it as a preventative or only when you are showing cold symptoms? I've heard about some low level of liver toxicity. 

3 hours ago, Anastasis said:

Both.  Not aware of any evidence of liver toxicity, but would be interested if there is evidence of toxicity with standardized extracts.  The clinical data is not robust, but what does exist suggests that it is basically equivalent to tamiflu in terms of reduction in duration and severity. We've been using it for years. 

No worries if it’s applied with a cotton ball.  

[atomheartbevo 89656]

2 hours ago, Txzen said:

I know it's going to be disappointing to hear, but parts of California are (or at least should) be prepared for this. We've got earthquake kits, not to mention emergency supplies for when PG&E likes to shut of our power for days on end. Probably not enough guns. 

Same with the north (blizzards) and Gulf and lower East Coast (hurricanes).   

We decided to stock up tonight, and basically just bought what we normally would eat for a month.  HEB was open, but no hand sanitizer, and a lot of cleaning supplies were low.   Plus side, they had some good sales on oatmeal and the like.   

After we got home, we both got emails from Austin ISD stating that they were following the coronavirus outbreak.    Now my wife is starting to believe me about Pepe Sylvia and Carol in HR.  

Edited February 27, 2020 by atomheartbevo

[atomheartbevo 89656]

1 hour ago, Thetexashammer said:

Hat tip to the mormons and their year supply of food. Sneaky weird underoos wearing bastards.

If you have Mormon friends, and haven’t talked to them in a while, now is a great time to catch up with them, and make sure they haven’t moved.   And get a feel for their firearm situation.

[Bruno Sardine 147]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-coronavirus-case-for-second-time-weeks-after-initial-recovery-idUSKCN20L0BI?il=0

Quoted from article:

“Once you have the infection, it could remain dormant and with minimal symptoms, and then you can get an exacerbation if it finds its way into the lungs,” said Philip Tierno Jr., Professor of Microbiology and Pathology at NYU School of Medicine.

He said much remains unknown about the virus. “I’m not certain that this is not bi-phasic, like anthrax,” he said, meaning the disease appears to go away before recurring.

 

Edited February 27, 2020 by Bruno Sardine

[UnivTex34 1763]

Me reading these reports of a new confirmed patient in Sacramento, as I sit in my hotel room with my pregnant wife, who has been in Sacramento the last two days for work.....

 

/wellbye

 

leave in the morning for Tahoe. Hey @blacklab you still need that babysitter?

 

furk

[BrickHorn 18221]

You know what else is like Anthrax?  Exodus.  

 

[InkaUtexas 25915]

17 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said:

If you have Mormon friends, and haven’t talked to them in a while, now is a great time to catch up with them, and make sure they haven’t moved.   And get a feel for their firearm situation.

ya gotta wear their underwear. Is it worth it? 

[blacklab 11928]

16 minutes ago, UnivTex34 said:

Me reading these reports of a new confirmed patient in Sacramento, as I sit in my hotel room with my pregnant wife, who has been in Sacramento the last two days for work.....

 

/wellbye

 

leave in the morning for Tahoe. Hey @blacklab you still need that babysitter?

 

furk

Ha. Just looked at the coronavirus map.

May take the south route around Sacramento.

[achooloco 1067]

so do they cancel south by? until when can they decide? right up to the 13th?

[atomheartbevo 89656]

Italy: Watch as we cruise to second place.  

South Korea:  Not so fast my friend.  Hold my kimchi and watch this.  

 

[atomheartbevo 89656]

5 minutes ago, achooloco said:

so do they cancel south by? until when can they decide? right up to the 13th?

You could have actual cases in Austin and Adler and Co. will try to keep SxSW going.  You’d have to have actual cases downtown and/or in a venue or two before they shut it down.   

Edited February 27, 2020 by atomheartbevo

[Blotto 23498]

Shitty Walmart on Anderson has plenty of hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies. Probably because even an end-of-the-world plague doesnt justify a trip to that Walmart. 

[texas08 1599]

Hi