The Covid-19 Thread: News, Preparation Tips, Etc

nyeredzi

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Based on the numbers below, it's true, but I'm not sure whether pre capita numbers are fair, since Sweden has 10mil poeple, compared to the US's 330 million. There are approx. 3,300 dead in Sweden compared to 80,000 in the United States (link below).

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Link: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104709/coronavirus-deaths-worldwide-per-million-inhabitants/

(eta: I am wondering what's happening over there though, (and how Flowerhair is doing). I don't see her on the member listing anymore when I tried to tag. :( Has anyone been in touch with her?)
I'd consider per capita rates to be more fair than raw numbers. You'd expect a country with more people to have more deaths. And more resources to handle them, just by raw numbers. There are actually several countries with higher death rates per capita than the US. All in Europe, I think.
 

vevster

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I also read that Sweden’s death per capita is higher than USA’s! The whole thing is fascinating. I wish we had some Swedish members who could weigh in on what’s going on over there. I think FlowerHair is from there but I haven’t seen her post in quite a while.
Isn't Sweden doing the Herd thing? No social distancing, no masks, no shelter in place. They are just living their lives....
 

nycutiepie

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Absolutely. Yes add K2 if you can but I know it might be tricky to find it. Also don't quote me but my opinion is the vitamin d level needs to be up to minimum 30 ng/ml (I believe one should hit for 50 or so) before you get the c19. If you test positive, add NAC immediately. In fact just have some at home anytime you get a respiratory or any type of illness.
Quick question on the NAC. I see 2 types (1 has 2 other items) on Amazon. Please let me know which you suggest based on these pics. TIA and you ladies are keeping me prepared.
 

discodumpling

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Covid -19 the gift that keeps on giving. Now it's the babies. Currently 50 cases (and counting)of some mystery illness affecting the children of NYC. Thus far they're saying it's related to Corona virus, but its early yet. Who knows what we're really dealing with. Curious to see if this manifests around the country and around the globe. Lawd help us.
 

Reinventing21

Spreading my wings
Permanent disqualification tho? Hmm.There might be more to this mess than we know.

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ThirdEyeBeauty

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Quick question on the NAC. I see 2 types (1 has 2 other items) on Amazon. Please let me know which you suggest based on these pics. TIA and you ladies are keeping me prepared.
Both. I prefer plain NAC because when not feeling well you can take slightly more than instructed on the bottle. Trace elements are needed but like it's name, you don't want to go too high on them due to side effects. Research the recommended max for the trace elements and compare to the bottle.

*not medical advice
 

naturalgyrl5199

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I was on a Zoom meeting regarding re-opening a business outside California and I am convinced that the average American gets their news on Covid from reddit, twitter and Instagram. Several people, from their own self diagnosis believe they had the virus back in January and feel like they shouldn't have to wear masks because they are now immune. Also, more than one person said out loud that as long as people had masks they didn't have to do "the six foot thing".

I sat on that call ready to pull myself into the fetal position and repeat "Everybody is going to die". If I had pants on, I might have.
What idiots. If it comes up...you will clear the room if you remind them that like the Influenzavirus, one can have the Coronavirus several times. There is no immunity as we haven't really had several mutations like Influenza A and B and the others. Ugh....I am sorry you had to sit through that.
 

awhyley

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^^^ How many tested positive?

Hi, sorry for the delay. We had an island wide blackout for a few hours. Just got back on.

For Sweden - 27,272
For United States - 1,404,916

Link: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/sweden/
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us

I'd consider per capita rates to be more fair than raw numbers. You'd expect a country with more people to have more deaths. And more resources to handle them, just by raw numbers. There are actually several countries with higher death rates per capita than the US. All in Europe, I think.

Understood.
 

discodumpling

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I got chicken!! I did an early morning grocery run and got chicken y'all! There was no line and the meat department was putting out ALL the meats!
I'm also happy to report that the grocery dude says the supply chain is secure and there are no foreseeable food shortages! ...but I still over-shopped. Cause I really freaked out the other day when we had naah piece of poultry in the house!
...just a little joy in the morning for yall☺
 

awhyley

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I got chicken!! I did an early morning grocery run and got chicken y'all! There was no line and the meat department was putting out ALL the meats!
I'm also happy to report that the grocery dude says the supply chain is secure and there are no foreseeable food shortages! ...but I still over-shopped. Cause I really freaked out the other day when we had naah piece of poultry in the house!
...just a little joy in the morning for yall☺

You sound like me yesterday when I got 6lbs of chicken for $5!
(I'm sure it's less over there, but I was very happy too).
 

Everything Zen

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you won’t see much right now. There is a 2 week incubation to consider. The first 2 weeks reflect how well people did under the stay home order. Only 1 week of data will reflect the infection rate of re-opening.

Also- just because a state opened back up a lot of people and businesses are still choosing to shelter in place, social distance and use common sense.
 

Everything Zen

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I got chicken!! I did an early morning grocery run and got chicken y'all! There was no line and the meat department was putting out ALL the meats!
I'm also happy to report that the grocery dude says the supply chain is secure and there are no foreseeable food shortages! ...but I still over-shopped. Cause I really freaked out the other day when we had naah piece of poultry in the house!
...just a little joy in the morning for yall☺

You sound like my dad when he got 6 baby back ribs after coming up empty at Sam’s and then standing in line at Costco’s :lachen: He’s been looking for days.

I am so happy that he got them for Memorial Day- bless his heart.
 

B_Phlyy

Pineapple Eating Unicorn
I got chicken!! I did an early morning grocery run and got chicken y'all! There was no line and the meat department was putting out ALL the meats!
I'm also happy to report that the grocery dude says the supply chain is secure and there are no foreseeable food shortages! ...but I still over-shopped. Cause I really freaked out the other day when we had naah piece of poultry in the house!
...just a little joy in the morning for yall☺

So so happy for you! I know the joy of finally find the chicken.

One of the Tyson chicken plants in my state is closed so chicken is getting a bit hard to come by in some places. My brother works at Walmart and said they haven't had fresh chicken in about 2 weeks. I live on the border of a major city so I'm good. Beef prices are going up too. Me and DH have a supply run scheduled for Saturday morning.
 

vevster

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recipe please :lol:
4 (8 oz) chicken thighs
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 a package of bacon cut into ½ inch pieces
⅓ cup chicken broth
4 oz sliced mushrooms
¼ cup heavy whipping cream (or for non dairy use coconut cream)
2 scallions, chopped finely
Direction
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Season chicken thighs on both sides with paprika, salt and pepper
  3. Cook bacon in a pan over medium heat until browned and place on a plate for later.
  4. Place chicken thighs in the same pan with the bacon grease and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
  5. Place in the oven and cook for about 25 minutes
  6. Cook mushroom in some of the bacon grease and broth. Once the mushrooms are cooked add the bacon and cream stir to combine. Salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
  7. Take the chicken out of the oven and return to the stove, Let simmer for 2-3 more minutes on medium heat add chicken broth/mushroom/ bacon mixture (the smothering)
  8. add your scallions and serve!
 
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