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Testing, testing, testing...

I haven't experienced COVID-19 testing first hand. Should I need to, there are few centers near me, one being about a mile away. I see in local news, Home Depot has setup testing centers in their parking lots. I'll have to pass by one this weekend an

The Truth about Social Distancing

quinine, strychnine, any nine...

Trump announces he's taking hydroxychloroquine and days later people are trying to home brew their anti-covid-19 remedies. Here we go again with folks. News yesterday said Schweppes tonic water with quinine has disappeared off the grocers shelves an

Trump Takes ‘Historic’ Action To Move Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Out Of China, Back To U.S.

Seeking to secure the nation's supply of critical medications, the Trump administration has signed a $354 million contract that would create the nation's first strategic stockpile of key ingredients needed to make medicines. The agreement was sign

HR 6666

Why would Congress name a bill that in the first place? Why not HR 5555? Anyway, I just recently heard about this and very briefly read about it and don't know much about the specfics the bill talks about. I am just interested in kno

As a public service

This SHOULD go without saying, BUT..... Lets just say, that in no large group is everyone going to be of the same intelligence. That will not happen. We are unique individuals. Having read some of the things I see on here, believe it or not, I

What is your SpO2 and bpm?

SpO2 average @ 97 PR bpm 72 an oximeter can be a valuable tool in the house,

1600 Covid Avenue, Washington, D.C.

It's been a busy month in the White House where Trump's valet, 2 Pence employees, 3 white house staff members and something like 11 secret service agents have all tested positive for the coronavirus. Testing, testing, testing and serious concern for

Unmasked...

They reopened a popular South Florida beach and 7,000 people showed up not wearing masks with a total defiance of social distancing. So the city was forced to close the beach again. C'mon people... use your brains. Restaurants are soon to reopen a

Excellent update on the Covid-19 vaccine front

Today in Bloomberg; Virus Vaccine May Be Ready for Mass Production By Autumn, Oxford Professor Says By Jason Gale and Stephanie Baker April 17, 2020, 2:23 AM EDT Updated on April 17, 2020, 7:25 AM EDT A coronavirus vac

Evidence that Covid 19 was around in November?

A good friend of mine works at a hospital lab in a big city. Well, she does not play any direct role in the scenario, but she might have prompted indirectly some of the action to be taken. Anyway, she has just informed.... Her mom's boyfriend

Work Restricted

I see a blog regarding working from The home place as opposed to pre Covid. My own thoughts would be if you can You should. It is going to be a long road Back for our Economy, as well as for Others. I am not working, the hotel that has my E

Ironic....people attacking other people

Before this virus...well...even during it....there are people who attack other people. dem vs rep rich vs poor....the list just goes on and on and on and on..... Ironic though.... This virus is reported to set our immune system in hyper m

My "How close is it to you" blog...

Every night I read the dashboard results for the COVID-19 data in the state of Florida. I'll do a screenshot and check it again in the morning to see changes as the numbers are usually higher. Probably a recount or late entry from the previous day ca

Prone to recovery from COVID-19...

A few weeks ago, I got into a discussion and made some blog comments that hospitals in China and Italy where coronavirus patients in ICU where placed on their stomachs in a face-down prone position instead of the usual position of being slightly prop

Where did the virus really come from???

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/28/how-did-the-coronavirus-start-where-did-it-come-from-how-did-it-spread-humans-was-it-really-bats-pangolins-wuhan-animal-market

OK - this could be bad news. Preliminary evidence indicates Corona Virus on air pollution particles

Today from weather.com; Researchers Find Coronavirus on Pollution Particles By Ron Brackett 5 hours ago At a Glance Preliminary results find evidence of the novel coronavirus on air pollution over Bergamo

Immune Booster Not.

In biblical era plagues were punishments from God. (Some people think so even these days.) We are not dealing with a plague but a pandemic, some will say. Whatever. ...(I will learn the difference if someone doesn't point out the difference betwee

Virus vaccines update

From The Mercury News; Coronavirus: In a race against time, vaccine testing expands In the battle to prevent COVID-19 infection, a vaccine will be our safest armor. As casualties climb, pharmaceutical companies and young vo

Gov.Dewine's plans have changed and he won't be reopening Ohio until May 29th.

Dang it all cause I was looking forward to it happening.

Virus vaccine trials on BCG look promising but no quick fix

Not quick because of the testing but tests are being run on THOUSANDS of people, not handfuls of brave volunteers, which does mean results far, far sooner than new vaccines, and look at the results already ... That said, the WHO ha

European Updates: Good to be single, hey!!!!!!

I've always thought that the demise of mankind would come from a least likely source......it's the ole Mosquitoe: I own stock in a company called Intrexon....very innovative in the world of energy, oncology, GMO (genetically modified organi

cytokine storm... don't call the weatherman about this one!

Two weeks ago, I did a blog with links to videos from Dr. Duc Vuong who who gave excellent examples of how the respiratory system is compromised by the COVID-19 virus. In it, he describes what happens when an infection is in the lungs and the immune

US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as ‘Coronavirus’

Dr. Scott Jensen says the American Medical Association is now “encouraging” doctors to overcount coronavirus deaths across the country. Jensen received a 7-page document that showed him how to fill out a death certificate as a “COVID-19 diagnosis

The Baker Act...

The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971 (Florida Statute 394.451-394.47891), commonly known as the "Baker Act," allows the involuntary institutionalization and examination of an individual. The Baker Act allows for involuntary examination (what som

Traditional Chinese Medicine and COVID-19...

This morning my wife was listening to a documentary in English which is unusual as nearly everything she listens to is in Chinese. It was about the use of TCM in the cure for COVID-19. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes the approach to strength

Covid-19 State Of Ohio Reopens soon.

I just hope for everyone's sake that they're not making a huge mistake.I watch the news reports from Gov. Mike Dewine every afternoon. COVID-19 threat remains, Ohioans encouraged to take preventative measures as state reopens CORONAVIRUS by

VIRUS -A bad 4 letter word

WoW...Not only have I seen so much info. but TRump seems to inject his feelings, repeats everything he says. & twists the facts to "as he sees" them. He has no concern for what the experts say.... but show some class & be more accurate with his

Mask-Match...

I came across a website that gets masks directly to healthcare workers 'on the front lines' where they don't have any. It sppears to be If you have masks (N95, surgical, etc.) and want to donate, they can arrange pickup to your door via the USPS. Si

Harsh Reality

Today from Bloomberg; Total U.S. Deaths Double From Week Earlier (4 p.m. NY) New U.S. cases increased 5.6% from Saturday, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg News. That’s higher than the avera

vaccines - making it happen

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Vaccine Development and Surveillance Strategy Overview Our Goal: Advance public goods for global health through technological innovation. We do this by accelerating the development and commercializ

Pay attention FLORIDA...

Obviously, the people in Florida are not paying attention. Every day I check the numbers for new cases of COVID-19 and the numbers were dropping. Social distancing was actually working. Was is the operative. The numbers are on the rise. We've

What Shi did...

Shi (that woman) may turn out to be the st up idist woman since Pandora. It is possible she may have created a human ELE. In a few thousand years at most someone will know. What am I talking about? Let's start with this reporter's question

BCG (the TB inoculation) could be an answer

Most of us were inoculated against TB at birth - the BCG shot gave us a very mild and modified version of tuberculosis which our immune systems cured pretty promptly, leaving us with up to 15 years of protection. In some countries TB remains a re

I HOPE ALL of US ARE SAFE

in this lock down in my country we hope to survive by the power of GOD AMEN

Fauci... listen up!

Last week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said people who recover from the coronavirus will likely be immune should a second wave of infection spread in the early fall. The statement was based on a belief the virus has not mutated much and that people who develo

DIY Ventilators...

I've done a few blogs about medical ventilators and my research continues. Trying to find a listed price for one is like getting a quote on a used car. They want your information before making an offer. Lots of models and lots of options. I did see a

Another vaccine enters human trials. This one backed by Bill & Melissa Gates

A second potential COVID-19 vaccine, backed by Bill and Melinda Gates, is entering human testing Darrell Etherington 3:44 pm EDT • April 6, 2020 A new COVID-19 vaccine candidate is entering Phase 1 clinical human testing today,

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse

A person in a position of authority who shall remain nameless, has stated that with warmer weather this Covid 19 virus will die out and we can all gather for celebrating the Easter holiday. Unfortunately, this ill conceived idea/plan, overlooked ano

The Virus....what I heard

A friend of mine came back from his chiropractor and he informed my friend that this virus is interesting. My friend told me, he was not sure using the word mutate was correct...but he explained it this way to me. He said, according to his doctor,

From the US Surgeon General - how to make a face mask in 30 seconds from common items

Easy as......no no easier than pie.