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

[BrazilHorn 6636]

7 minutes ago, bolverk said:

Looks like Austin/Travis County have updated their dashboard to include a ZIP code heat map of confirmed cases.

https://austintexas.gov/COVID19

15 cases in my zip-code (78703).

Would love to know how many of the ones in central austin/westlake zips are related to skiing/spring break

[AUS-97HORN 11824]

read the last 3 pages and didnt see anything about this story.

at least 28 out of 70 spring breakers who took a chartered flight to Mexico 16 days ago have tested positive,  the vast majority of them are UT students......

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/austin-health-officials-investigating-after-group-of-spring-breakers-return-test-positive-for-covid-19/269-0fc400da-9712-455d-b884-99e7b5c2fa34

 

willing to bet at least a few of these folks have instagrams showing at least some covid related stupidity.....

 

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AUSTIN, Texas — A large group of Austin spring breakers have tested positive for coronavirus after returning from a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the Austin Public Health (APH) said Tuesday, March 31.

Austin health officials said about 70 people in their 20s went to Mexico on a chartered plane for their spring break trip about a week-and-a-half ago. Part of the group returned on separate commercial flights.

There are 28 young adults on the trip that have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, and dozens more are under public health investigation, Austin Public Health said. Four of the confirmed cases did not present any symptoms. All 28 people diagnosed with the virus are self-isolating and being monitored at this time.

The University of Texas confirmed to KVUE that "many" of the young adults who went on this trip are students at UT, and those who tested positive were confirmed. The university released the following statement:

"Many of those involved were UT Austin students. The university is working closely with Austin Public Health to assist in contact tracing. The incident is a reminder of the vital importance of taking seriously the warnings of public health authorities on the risks of becoming infected with COVID-19 and spreading it to others. UT Health Austin is a group practice designed and managed by the faculty and staff of the Dell Medical School. It serves an array of clients. University Health Services provides medical care and patient education to students at The University of Texas at Austin, and it is part of the university’s Division of Student Affairs. Both organizations are working closely with Austin Public Health.”

According to an official with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the spring breakers took a charter flight from the airport on March 14. The majority of them reportedly returned on a charter flight on March 19. Although they were chartered flights, the travelers did go through the terminals at the Austin airport when they departed and returned to Austin.

Edited March 31, 2020 by AUS-97HORN

[Don Johnson 4757]

8 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Yes.  Which was confirmed in the twitter thread already.

Well, I wouldn’t go but 10 people in a church service isn’t anything I would freak out about like many ITT. 

[Pato del Muerto 52618]

I don’t really understand the numbers in my county. 1 positive, 115 negative, 15 pending. Been at 1 positive for a week now. Who are they testing and who are they not?  The one positive is a nurse. Must be immaculate infection. 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13528]

Reading that Louisiana is reporting over 1200 new cases today.

[Pato del Muerto 52618]

25 minutes ago, stork642 said:

Making fun of paralyzed people is badass.  I bet you got all the chicks in high school.  

Works well for South Park 

[Message Board User 12396]

 

[BillyGoatHill 4312]

14 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said:

read the last 3 pages and didnt see anything about this story.

at least 28 out of 70 spring breakers who took a chartered flight to Mexico 16 days ago have tested positive,  the vast majority of them are UT students......

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/austin-health-officials-investigating-after-group-of-spring-breakers-return-test-positive-for-covid-19/269-0fc400da-9712-455d-b884-99e7b5c2fa34

 

willing to bet at least a few of these folks have instagrams showing at least some covid related stupidity.....

 

You didn't go back far enough.....It's on here

Edited March 31, 2020 by BillyGoatHill

[SHOOTER12 8833]

7 hours ago, Rip76 said:

Some possible good news.

Hope this is legit.

https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/pandemic-scientist-says-his-team-has-discovered-a-potential-cure-for-covid-19-coronavirus-california/509-4a895be1-80f6-46b0-8812-e2d49d20bebf?Fb-Khou-Tues?Fb-Khou-Tues

Has anyone else gotten a Google popup when reading that article.  It claims you've won a prize etc etc.   I've seen it quite a bit lately when clicking on links.  Pretty sure it's malware but thought I'd ask anyway.

[Jiggy-Z 3437]

1 minute ago, Message Board User said:

 

I guess the boredom has set in.

[JesusSweatDuck 17814]

Just now, SHOOTER12 said:

Has anyone else gotten a Google popup when reading that article.  It claims you've won a prize etc etc.   I've seen it quite a bit lately when clicking on links.  Pretty sure it's malware but thought I'd ask anyway.

I did not.  You're probably due to clean up your system.

[Dahobbs 17699]

32 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

 

To be fair, I actually think this issue requires a delicate balance. People are going to need comfort during this time and for many religious services are critical part of that. Requiring that services either be done remotely or in conformance with CDC guidelines may be a decent compromise. But, devil is the details here. For instance, don't the CDC guidelines now prevent gatherings of more than 10 people? If you're complying with those, then you're only allowing small sessions. From a combined mental and physical health perspective, that actually may be the best we can do. But, if the Abbott order actually allows for large church services to reopen (or is intended to result in that) then it is monumentally stupid. 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Dahobbs

[GreenspointTexas 9684]

Shocker: new high for cases today (at 22,000 currently) and deaths ( just under 700)

[bolverk 29734]

1 minute ago, SHOOTER12 said:

Has anyone else gotten a Google popup when reading that article.  It claims you've won a prize etc etc.   I've seen it quite a bit lately when clicking on links.  Pretty sure it's malware but thought I'd ask anyway.

You on a phone? I've noticed a lot of local news sites are infested by those takeovers when I go to one on mine.

[gyroprotagonist 2595]

maybe should be in the 'shit my kid says' thread, but my 9yo commented that "you can't worship if you're dead" when wife and I were discussing all the dumbfucks that keep trying to worship face to face no matter what.  Now hotwheels is hold my beer on reopening them.

[NoName 16408]

Just now, SHOOTER12 said:

Has anyone else gotten a Google popup when reading that article.  It claims you've won a prize etc etc.   I've seen it quite a bit lately when clicking on links.  Pretty sure it's malware but thought I'd ask anyway.

it is not real

get something like ublock origin or ghostery (and also privacy badger)

[Dahobbs 17699]

4 minutes ago, Message Board User said:

 

I feel like the AA groups don't understand how to use zoom properly. 

[LonghornSean 4025]

19 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said:

read the last 3 pages and didnt see anything about this story.

at least 28 out of 70 spring breakers who took a chartered flight to Mexico 16 days ago have tested positive,  the vast majority of them are UT students......

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/austin-health-officials-investigating-after-group-of-spring-breakers-return-test-positive-for-covid-19/269-0fc400da-9712-455d-b884-99e7b5c2fa34

 

willing to bet at least a few of these folks have instagrams showing at least some covid related stupidity.....

 

 

Was discussed on pages 546 and 547 and I said this earlier, but some Texas Pom girls that I follow on IG scrubbed their accounts of any pictures from a beach trip over Spring Break.  I'm not positive it was Cabo or any of the same people but it was a large group of UT students.

Edited March 31, 2020 by LonghornSean

[bolverk 29734]

20 minutes ago, BrazilHorn said:

15 cases in my zip-code (78703).

Would love to know how many of the ones in central austin/westlake zips are related to skiing/spring break

It's really sobering to start seeing multiple cases in your ZIP code. I live near the intersection of three, added them up, and suddenly started regretting going to pick up beer at the corner store over the weekend on a major street that defines a boundary.

[Thetexashammer 1062]

34 minutes ago, stork642 said:

Making fun of paralyzed people is badass.  I bet you got all the chicks in high school.  

We sincerely appreciate your input and we want you to know that your opinions are highly valued. We will be considering your participation in our process and respecting your position as we progress through our decisions making. We thank you for taking your time to devote to this important issue, and for sharing your measured and erudite perspective.

Spoiler

In other words, please kindly go fuck yourself.

 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Thetexashammer

[Homercles 10206]

People are entering random meeting IDs trying to crash others or people publicly post theirs with inevitable results.  

[SHOOTER12 8833]

5 hours ago, BillyGoatHill said:

My younger sis (no pics) would defintitely be taking someone to task over this....

I'm pretty sure he was referring to one Karen Key Largo.

[Brisketexan 105445]

5 minutes ago, Dahobbs said:

To be fair, I actually think this issue requires a delicate balance. People are going to need comfort during this time and for many religious services are critical part of that. Requiring that services either be done remotely or in conformance with CDC guidelines may be a decent compromise. But, devil is the details here. For instance, don't the CDC guidelines now prevent gatherings of more than 10 people? If you're complying with those, than you're only allowing small sessions. From a combined mental and physical health perspective, that actually may be the best we can do. But, if the Abbott order actually allows for large church services to reopen (or is intended to result in that) then it is monumentally stupid. 

My wife has been holding a weekly service, and many of her colleagues are head pastors at various congregations -- they are ALL using online platforms to offer services.  I suspect that he intends the second bolded text.  I also suspect we'll get some clarity on that in short order.  Bet on it being the WRONG answer.

[SHOOTER12 8833]

12 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

I did not.  You're probably due to clean up your system.

Dang... probably right

11 minutes ago, bolverk said:

You on a phone? I've noticed a lot of local news sites are infested by those takeovers when I go to one on mine.

Yep

10 minutes ago, NoName said:

it is not real

get something like ublock origin or ghostery (and also privacy badger)

Thanks,

Will those work on a phone?  I noticed that the site stated "add to a desktop".

Or will they work on mobile devices also?

Edited March 31, 2020 by SHOOTER12

[Message Board User 12396]

 

[StruggleBus 3922]

7 minutes ago, bolverk said:

It's really sobering to start seeing multiple cases in your ZIP code. I live near the intersection of three, added them up, and suddenly started regretting going to pick up beer at the corner store over the weekend on a major street that defines a boundary.

Not to pick on you in particular, but why in the FUCK are people still going out in public for groceries, beer, etc? You can have anything you need delivered to your door for a small fee. 

[po elvis 2079]

My girlfriend has been doin her own strange religious thing before bed every night. She has something going on YouTube and is repeatedly saying something while she clutches her rosary. I have been sleeping on the couch. She also has something taped to the front window that I think is supposed to keep the virus from entering the house. I am letting her take care of all that for me.

[Dahobbs 17699]

Looking like the US is going to easily clear 22,000 new cases and 700+ new deaths today . Sitting at 21,345 and 620 on 1point3acres with the regular nightly numbers from NYC still to be added. 

We are almost at 4,000 deaths. We hit 3,000 yesterday, 2,000 on Saturday, and 1,000 last Wednesday. 

[Pancho 45070]

5 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

Not to pick on you in particular, but why in the FUCK are people still going out in public for groceries, beer, etc? You can have anything you need delivered to your door for a small fee. 

LIquor?

[StruggleBus 3922]

Just now, Pancho said:

LIquor?

You can get that delivered too

[dcar00 14379]

6 minutes ago, po elvis said:

My girlfriend has been doin her own strange religious thing before bed every night. She has something going on YouTube and is repeatedly saying something while she clutches her rosary. I have been sleeping on the couch. She also has something taped to the front window that I think is supposed to keep the virus from entering the house. I am letting her take care of all that for me.

[bolverk 29734]

7 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

Not to pick on you in particular, but why in the FUCK are people still going out in public for groceries, beer, etc? You can have anything you need delivered to your door for a small fee. 

Definitely wasn't a smart move for sure. Promise you though, it was the first time I started the car engine since being sent home to work from there since the 19th.

[Pancho 45070]

2 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

You can get that delivered too

Quick check of 3 apps and none of them deliver to my house. 

[The Dog 44161]

9 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

Not to pick on you in particular, but why in the FUCK are people still going out in public for groceries, beer, etc? You can have anything you need delivered to your door for a small fee. 

Because the delivery slots are all full?

[Pato del Muerto 52618]

23 minutes ago, Jiggy-Z said:

I guess the boredom has set in.

Malaise creep

[Moby Ric 2058]

Dr. Deb rocking that red scarf in the presser today.

[SHOOTER12 8833]

5 hours ago, BurntEyes said:

There's the All-Star team right there!

[gyroprotagonist 2595]

10 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

Not to pick on you in particular, but why in the FUCK are people still going out in public for groceries, beer, etc? You can have anything you need delivered to your door for a small fee. 

because people need groceries and not everything is delivered.  Delivery for my parents in a smaller town is running a week after ordering now.

Now all the fuckers at home depot, you kinda have a point, but it's perfectly acceptable to go and pick up shit you need like groceries.  

[Thetexashammer 1062]

3 minutes ago, Pancho said:

Quick check of 3 apps and none of them deliver to my house. 

Do they know you're black?

[Macanudo 13018]

12 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

Not to pick on you in particular, but why in the FUCK are people still going out in public for groceries, beer, etc? You can have anything you need delivered to your door for a small fee. 

By the same person who has delivered X number of items touched by Y people over the last 14-20 days?  No thank you. 

[StruggleBus 3922]

1 minute ago, Macanudo said:

By the same person who has delivered X number of items touched by Y people over the last 14-20 days?  No thank you. 

I think you're better off doing that and just wiping down the items then going to the actual store and directly exposing yourself to hundreds of people. 

[Pancho 45070]

5 minutes ago, Thetexashammer said:

Do they know you're black?

I put "i'm white" in that 2nd line for your address.  No dice. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

2 minutes ago, Pancho said:

I put "i'm white" in that 2nd line for your address.  No dice. 

Put “I tip really fucking well” and see what happens.

[po elvis 2079]

3 minutes ago, Pancho said:

I put "i'm white" in that 2nd line for your address.  No dice. 

When your order is malt liquor and Hennessy you can't fool them.

[Pescado_Rojo 19431]

2 minutes ago, po elvis said:

When your order is malt liquor and Hennessy you can't fool them.

[Js1 85603]

5 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

Put “I tip really fucking well” and see what happens.

“White but not Jewish” works too 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Js1

[Beau Vine 54466]

38 minutes ago, gyroprotagonist said:

maybe should be in the 'shit my kid says' thread, but my 9yo commented that "you can't worship if you're dead" when wife and I were discussing all the dumbfucks that keep trying to worship face to face no matter what.

You'd think all these Joel Osteen wannabes that are continuing to have service would realize that they can't bilk their flock out of $50M like Osteen did if half of them die of Covid.

[Beau Vine 54466]

22 minutes ago, Pancho said:

LIquor?

drizly.com  Delivered within an hour, both times I've used it.

[Macanudo 13018]

10 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

I think you're better off doing that and just wiping down the items then going to the actual store and directly exposing yourself to hundreds of people. 

That's why you grab from the back of the shelf on middle/high priced stuff.  Less volume and traffic

 

Shit, I gave away my secret Coronavirus Liquor Shopping Plan.

[Walden Ponderer 12639]

12 minutes ago, StruggleBus said:

I think you're better off doing that and just wiping down the items then going to the actual store and directly exposing yourself to hundreds of people. 

I typically don't do that when I go to the grocery store, but hey, each to their own, right?