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A Tiger at the Bronx Zoo Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in people, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The big cat is thought to be the first tiger infected with the virus, according to the USDA.

The tiger was tested for the virus after several of the zoo’s lions and tigers started showing signs of respiratory illness, according to the USDA. The agency expects all of the cats are expected to recover.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which manages the zoo, identified the tiger as Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger. The zoo said that Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers, and three African lions, had developed a dry cough. Since the animals must be put under general anesthesia to receive the test, the attending veterinarian decided not to test the other animals, according to the USDA.

A zoo employee is believe to have spread the virus to the big cats, according to the USDA. The WCS said it has now put in place measures to protect cats from the infection at all of its zoos. The zoo has been temporarily closed since March 16 to help slow the spread of the virus.

“We tested the cat out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the world’s continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus,” the WCS said in a statement. “Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert and interactive with their keepers. It is not known how this disease will develop in big cats since different species can react differently to novel infections, but we will continue to monitor them closely and anticipate full recoveries.”

All of the tigers live at the zoo’s ‘Tiger Mountain’ exhibit, although a male Amur tiger living at the exhibit did not show any symptoms, according to the WCS.

The USDA advises that people with COVID-19 should try to keep away from animals, including their pets, while they’re sick, and to wash their hands if they must care for a pet or be around animals. However, there haven’t been any reports of pets contracting COVID-19 in the United States, according to the USDA.

The tiger appears to be the first animal confirmed to have COVID-19 in the United States. The virus is believed to have been first transmitted to humans from an animal, and some animals have been diagnosed with coronavirus abroad.


https://time.com/5815939/tiger-bronx-zoo-positive-coronavirus/

OMG. Does this mean people’s pets can get it?

TrulyBlessed said:

A Tiger at the Bronx Zoo Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in people, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The big cat is thought to be the first tiger infected with the virus, according to the USDA.

The tiger was tested for the virus after several of the zoo’s lions and tigers started showing signs of respiratory illness, according to the USDA. The agency expects all of the cats are expected to recover.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which manages the zoo, identified the tiger as Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger. The zoo said that Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers, and three African lions, had developed a dry cough. Since the animals must be put under general anesthesia to receive the test, the attending veterinarian decided not to test the other animals, according to the USDA.

A zoo employee is believe to have spread the virus to the big cats, according to the USDA. The WCS said it has now put in place measures to protect cats from the infection at all of its zoos. The zoo has been temporarily closed since March 16 to help slow the spread of the virus.

“We tested the cat out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the world’s continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus,” the WCS said in a statement. “Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert and interactive with their keepers. It is not known how this disease will develop in big cats since different species can react differently to novel infections, but we will continue to monitor them closely and anticipate full recoveries.”

All of the tigers live at the zoo’s ‘Tiger Mountain’ exhibit, although a male Amur tiger living at the exhibit did not show any symptoms, according to the WCS.

The USDA advises that people with COVID-19 should try to keep away from animals, including their pets, while they’re sick, and to wash their hands if they must care for a pet or be around animals. However, there haven’t been any reports of pets contracting COVID-19 in the United States, according to the USDA.

The tiger appears to be the first animal confirmed to have COVID-19 in the United States. The virus is believed to have been first transmitted to humans from an animal, and some animals have been diagnosed with coronavirus abroad.


https://time.com/5815939/tiger-bronx-zoo-positive-coronavirus/

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Where I am the only way you're getting tested is if you're practically at death's door. But we have tests for zoo animals?

TrulyBlessed said:

A Tiger at the Bronx Zoo Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in people, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The big cat is thought to be the first tiger infected with the virus, according to the USDA.

The tiger was tested for the virus after several of the zoo’s lions and tigers started showing signs of respiratory illness, according to the USDA. The agency expects all of the cats are expected to recover.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which manages the zoo, identified the tiger as Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger. The zoo said that Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers, and three African lions, had developed a dry cough. Since the animals must be put under general anesthesia to receive the test, the attending veterinarian decided not to test the other animals, according to the USDA.

A zoo employee is believe to have spread the virus to the big cats, according to the USDA. The WCS said it has now put in place measures to protect cats from the infection at all of its zoos. The zoo has been temporarily closed since March 16 to help slow the spread of the virus.

“We tested the cat out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the world’s continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus,” the WCS said in a statement. “Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert and interactive with their keepers. It is not known how this disease will develop in big cats since different species can react differently to novel infections, but we will continue to monitor them closely and anticipate full recoveries.”

All of the tigers live at the zoo’s ‘Tiger Mountain’ exhibit, although a male Amur tiger living at the exhibit did not show any symptoms, according to the WCS.

The USDA advises that people with COVID-19 should try to keep away from animals, including their pets, while they’re sick, and to wash their hands if they must care for a pet or be around animals. However, there haven’t been any reports of pets contracting COVID-19 in the United States, according to the USDA.

The tiger appears to be the first animal confirmed to have COVID-19 in the United States. The virus is believed to have been first transmitted to humans from an animal, and some animals have been diagnosed with coronavirus abroad.


https://time.com/5815939/tiger-bronx-zoo-positive-coronavirus/

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Ganjababy said:

I am having a nightmare moment. We sold our house before all of this began and bought another house. By the time all of this unfolded it was too late to renege on the deals. We are moving from a 6 bedroom 4 reception room house (4 sets of huge sofas) and 5 car garage (filled with DH crap, including 2 riding lawn mowers) to a 3 bedroom, 1 living room house. We had male relatives coming over from ny to help us move. Thats no longer happening for obvious reasons.

We cannot even get a rented truck to move. No moving companies are currently open. DH was diagnosed with sciatica 8 weeks ago. He was scheduled for sessions with a therapist but that was cancelled. A months worth of therapy would have been better than nothing.

For some reason I had the 2 houses overlap. So that we have one month to move from one house to the next. Doing this cost us several thousand dollars but the idea of having one day to move such a big house seemed crazy. That was a good thing. We will just have to move stuff every other day. Or every day if we have to. We have a suv. Not sure what we are going to do with the bigger items.

As I am writing this I just had a thought. In the summer I had a couple do the gardening from a local ad. The husband stank of booze at 11am and they were a rough looking lot but were nice. I wonder if I should reach out and ask them for one days work and pay them double. I feel I would be risking their health and our health.

The other option is to ask the new owners if we can leave the heavy stuff in the garage. They are not moving in right away. They are doing Reno to turn the house into a 2 family home.

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When I had to do this I was looking to sell my house but haven't quite done it yet. The one offer I had couldnt get the loan. I hired 3 college kids for real cheap. And then i used 3 men and a truck which was reasonable. I dunno if they still have it but on the uhaul website there was a section for hiring movers that's where I found the kids. They worked fast too. Of course I would be cautious hiring college kids right now. But good luck I feel your pain. I had to consolidate my house into apartment size which was no easy task. I'm back home for the time being but my place is so empty. Its weird. If someone were filming a scary movie right now it would be the perfect setup lol.

HappyAtLast said:

I'm convinced that the problem is that the symptoms of this disease aren't jarring enough to convince people that this is truly life threatening. Now if the symptoms involved folks bleeding from their eyes and coughing up blood, there would be tumbleweeds rolling in the streets.

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Good points.
For me reading the symptoms and how people are going from starting to feel sick and then dying so quickly some in as little as a day, is all I needed to read. I think another part of the problem is how in the beginning they kept saying it's old people with comorbidities and everyone else gets mild symptoms and recovers.
I said a while ago younger people were also dying but it wasn't as widely reported. I think this is a case of it won't happen to me and if it does I'll be ok syndrome.
One lady described her experience that's all I needed to hear. let me see if I can find that video.

‘It hurts like hell’: Tennessee nurse with COVID-19 describes her symptoms as ‘worse than a gunshot’
By Austin Williams
Published 2 days ago
FOX TV Digital Team


GALLATIN, Tenn. - “Stay at home… This is something you don’t want,” said Shareka Williams, a nurse at the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation & Healing nursing home in Tennessee, who is infected with the novel coronavirus.

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Williams posted a video on Facebook of herself struggling to breathe, warning people of the seriousness of COVID-19, saying it’s more painful than a gunshot.

"I never felt a gunshot, but this is probably worse than a gunshot," Williams said. "It hurts, and it hurts like hell. Sometimes God will take you out of your comfort zone. Right now, I trust God with my life."

Struggling to speak, taking breaths between every other word, Williams warned others of the horrible experience she has undergone while in isolation.

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“You can’t see your family, you can barely talk, trying everything you can to stay sane,” Williams said.

WZTZ reported that so far three people at the nursing home Williams works at have died, while more than 2,900 people have been infected with the virus in the state of Tennessee, including 24 deaths, as of April 1.

“It hurts like hell,” added Williams, expressing how painful it is to talk and breathe. Williams went on to talk about how difficult it has been to be away from her children but added that she has put her trust in God to get better.

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"You can barely eat, you can barely walk. You can’t breathe because it hurts so bad," Williams said. "I’m not angry, I’m not mad, I’m hurting. But I know in due time God will deliver. This is my journey. This is my testimony."

For those who are not taking the virus seriously, Williams’ message is clear: “God is going to grasp the attention of those who are not listening.”

“Stay at home, if you don’t have to go out, this is something you don’t want,” Williams said

^^^I expected the nurse had been shot before to say that but no.

Oh no. This is why I put my
Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
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© Frank Franklin II/AP PhotoSecurity stands at the entrance for the Bronx Zoo where ambulances are parked Friday, April 3, 2020, in the Bronx borough of New York. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.

The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that have also fallen ill, are believed to have been infected by a zoo employee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The first animal started showing symptoms March 27, and all are expected to recover, said the zoo, which has been closed to the public since March 16.

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“We tested the cat out of an abundance of caution" and aim to "contribute to the world’s continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus,” said Dr. Paul Calle, the zoo's chief veterinarian.

The finding raises new questions about transmission of the virus in animals. The USDA says there are no known cases of the virus in U.S. pets or livestock.

“It’s important to assure pet owners and animal owners that at this time there isn’t any evidence that they can spread the virus,” said Dr. Jane Rooney, a veterinarian and a USDA official.

The coronavirus outbreaks around the world are driven by person-to-person transmission, experts say.




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There have been reports of a small number of pets outside the United States becoming infected after close contact with contagious people, including a Hong Kong dog that tested positive for a low level of the pathogen in February and early March. Hong Kong agriculture authorities concluded that pet dogs and cats couldn’t pass the virus to human beings but could test positive if exposed by their owners.

Some researchers have been trying to understand the susceptibility of different animal species to the virus, and to determine how it spreads among animals, according to the Paris-based World Organization for Animal Health.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as a fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and can be fatal.

__Now I might need to dress my dog like this to go out

Well, someone just sent me a voicemail of someone who has it and she said it was worst than childbirth. She said she has 3 kids and she had the first one very young, before her body was ready and fully developed. All natural births. No pain killers in a third world country and none of her births were as bad as having covid. She went to the hospital and they sent her home to die as they are not coping. Not sure which state she is in but I suspect it is ny. But I have heard people with pneumonia and the voicemail sounded real to me. So I believe this nurse.

ThirdEyeBeauty said:

^^^I expected the nurse had been shot before to say that but no.

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OhTall1 said:

Where I am the only way you're getting tested is if you're practically at death's door. But we have tests for zoo animals?

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People tend to overestimate the value of their life. That tiger is worth far more than a bunch of people‘s lives and generates more money too.

Black people- take note, stay at home, wash your hands and act accordingly

Ganjababy said:

OMG. Does this mean people’s pets can get it?

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I’m afraid so

TrulyBlessed said:

A Tiger at the Bronx Zoo Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in people, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The big cat is thought to be the first tiger infected with the virus, according to the USDA.

The tiger was tested for the virus after several of the zoo’s lions and tigers started showing signs of respiratory illness, according to the USDA. The agency expects all of the cats are expected to recover.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which manages the zoo, identified the tiger as Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger. The zoo said that Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers, and three African lions, had developed a dry cough. Since the animals must be put under general anesthesia to receive the test, the attending veterinarian decided not to test the other animals, according to the USDA.

A zoo employee is believe to have spread the virus to the big cats, according to the USDA. The WCS said it has now put in place measures to protect cats from the infection at all of its zoos. The zoo has been temporarily closed since March 16 to help slow the spread of the virus.

“We tested the cat out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the world’s continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus,” the WCS said in a statement. “Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert and interactive with their keepers. It is not known how this disease will develop in big cats since different species can react differently to novel infections, but we will continue to monitor them closely and anticipate full recoveries.”

All of the tigers live at the zoo’s ‘Tiger Mountain’ exhibit, although a male Amur tiger living at the exhibit did not show any symptoms, according to the WCS.

The USDA advises that people with COVID-19 should try to keep away from animals, including their pets, while they’re sick, and to wash their hands if they must care for a pet or be around animals. However, there haven’t been any reports of pets contracting COVID-19 in the United States, according to the USDA.

The tiger appears to be the first animal confirmed to have COVID-19 in the United States. The virus is believed to have been first transmitted to humans from an animal, and some animals have been diagnosed with coronavirus abroad.


https://time.com/5815939/tiger-bronx-zoo-positive-coronavirus/

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Yep. Okay.

I can't believe today I saw two different families out with infants that couldn't have been older than 6 months old. The smallest one didn't look older than 3 months. Why?

Everything Zen said:

People tend to overestimate the value of their life. That tiger is worth far more than a bunch of people‘s lives and generates more money too.

Black people- take note, stay at home, wash your hands and act accordingly

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Well I think its valuable information to know animals can get it with all the people that have pets. I know I'm more careful with my dog now. Plus that cat would have been free to roam the jungle and mind his business if it weren't for us humans We have the power to change our situation they can't.

Everything Zen said:

People tend to overestimate the value of their life. That tiger is worth far more than a bunch of people‘s lives and generates more money too.

Black people- take note, stay at home, wash your hands and act accordingly

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Yep. Like when that gorilla almost killed that little black boy and people were calling for his mamas life.

TrulyBlessed said:

The tiger appears to be the first animal confirmed to have COVID-19 in the United States. The virus is believed to have been first transmitted to humans from an animal, and some animals have been diagnosed with coronavirus abroad.

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This isn't true. A dog in NY tested positive.

Ganjababy said:

Well, someone just sent me a voicemail of someone who has it and she said it was worst than childbirth. She said she has 3 kids and she had the first one very young, before her body was ready and fully developed. All natural births. No pain killers in a third world country and none of her births were as bad as having covid. She went to the hospital and they sent her home to die as they are not coping. Not sure which state she is in but I suspect it is ny. But I have heard people with pneumonia and the voicemail sounded real to me. So I believe this nurse.

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COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Breathing is of number one importance of any other type of issue. I can understand that. Still everyone will have difference experience. In that case I can just say COVID-19 is the worse experience ever and I have not had COVID-19 or shot.

@Goombay_Summer, @Iwanthealthyhair67 , @IslandMummy, @Aggie and other Bahamian ladies.

Not sure whether any of you know/knew Dr. Judson Eneas, but he passed this morning of the virus. This makes five (5), but he was the first health care professional to die from CoronaVirus. 28 persons currently in quarantine. (eta: actually 29)

We were on 48-hr strict lockdown from Friday, no grocery stores, no gas stations, nothing, but that ends tomorrow at 5am. We'll see how it goes.

Jmartjrmd said:

Well I think its valuable information to know animals can get it with all the people that have pets. I know I'm more careful with my dog now. Plus that cat would have been free to roam the jungle and mind his business if it weren't for us humans We have the power to change our situation they can't.

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Agreed 1000% this is extremely valuable information. It’s not like they’re going to be running around giving tests to all tigers now. Once they have that knowledge they can put it to good use.

Dposh167 said:

and what's sad is that none of them are wrong.

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It's embarrassing.

Removed.

vevster said:

This isn't true. A dog in NY tested positive.

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Was there an article or other source that reported it? Multiple news sources keep saying the tiger was the first reported case in the US.

TrulyBlessed said:

Was there an article or other source that reported it? Multiple news sources keep saying the tiger was the first reported case in the US.

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The dog was in Hong Kong. They are also saying that supposedly we can give animals covid but animals/pets cannot give it to humans...which is funny since the virus came from bats....

Jmartjrmd said:

... For me reading the symptoms and how people are going from starting to feel sick and then dying so quickly some in as little as a day, is all I needed to read. ...
One lady described her experience that's all I needed to hear. ...

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I watched a compiled video of a Dominican woman begging for help over social media... she made several, as the illness worsened... by the last one, she was completely out of breath, just trying to speak was a huge effort - each syllable required a breath. She didn’t survive... the deterioration was swift.

I didn’t hear any sirens today in my area. It was odd, after hearing so many for so many days. We are going into our fourth week at home.

shelli4018 said:

She’s doing much better! Still has lingering congestion and breathing problems. But it’s much better than before. She’s definitely on the mend.

How about you? I hope you’re doing better.

We think my husbands former BIL has it now. If so, he’s been symptomatic for a week. Had to close his restaurant while he takes to his bed. So far he has fever and body aches. I’m finding the first hand information shared here provides helpful information I can share with my family. So thanks for that.

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I'm glad to read that. I've been told that the cough can last for a while after.
I managed a 5- minute conversation today. Tired as hell now, but happy that I've done it.

Good news

Washington State to return 400 ventilators back to the Federal Stockpile for others to use them!

We’re in this together – Washington state to send ventilators

April 5, 2020
Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today, recognizing the dire situation in other states, announced the state of Washington will return more than 400 ventilators received from the Strategic National Stockpile to the SNS inventory to help states facing higher numbers of COVID-19 cases.

"These ventilators are going to New York and others states hardest hit by this virus," Inslee said. "I’ve said many times over the last few weeks, we are in this together. This should guide all of our actions at an individual and state level in the coming days and weeks."

Washington state continues to prepare for increased hospitalizations and the necessary treatment of serious cases of COVID-19. The state recently purchased more than 750 ventilators, which are expected to arrive over the next several weeks when Washington may need them most.

“I spoke with the governor after conferring with the Washington State Hospital Association to determine what help Washington could offer other states,” said Vice Admiral (ret.) Raquel Bono, M.D., Director, Washington State COVID-19 Health System Response Management. “Thanks to the mitigation efforts the governor has put in place and the cooperation of Washingtonians, we have seen fewer infections in our communities than anticipated. Our current status allows us to help others who have a more immediate need.”

https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/we’re-together-–-washington-state-send-ventilators

Guapa1 said:

I'm glad to read that. I've been told that the cough can last for a while after.
I managed a 5- minute conversation today. Tired as hell now, but happy that I've done it.

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@Guapa1 I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. Your updates are appreciated. Thank you for extending that courtesy of thinking about us by ensuring to give us updates so that we don't worry.

Once @shelli4018 discoveries someone is vulnerable, she stays vigilante from that moment forward. That's the kind of community we need in our lives and in our world. This what I hope to endeavor to do. Thank you for the great example @shelli4018 .

Good news: Pro-Active Preparation

They are preparing before the virus hits. All equipment is used for emergencies. Jamaicans are exhibiting community care and love. They don't want to be forced to choose who lives, based upon a limited supply of life saving equipent.

Jamaicans build emergency ventilators for Jamaica! Jamaica has only 30 ventilators in the whole country. These gentlemen and their team:

• Used 3d printer to allow ventilators to be split into 3 and even 4
  
• Created face shields
• Used 3d printer to create and produce 5,000 masks for their country

It boggles my mind how folks are STILL gathering in groups. Saw a video of police shutting down a church gathering this past week.

Good News

Spain death toll has dropped for the 4th day in a row. Tragically, 600 died in the last 24 hours, though. Yet, it was the lowest 24 hour death toll in two weeks.

Spain is now to expand testing to asymptomatic people to begin to consider easing the lock down and get the economy back on.