Coronavirus updates October 2020...please add yours too.

[cmd2014]

I'm so sorry you're going through that. do you have nature trails around you? maybe meet with a few friends for those types of outdoor activities. We try to get out and do something everyday when its possible (this weekend was a bust mostly because it rained so much) I'm hopeful about thanksgiving, and being able to see my friends after so long (we're doing an outside turkey day if the weather holds!)

I do (I am very lucky). What I am not so lucky about is that we were hit with 2 back to back blizzards and it's extremely cold and icy out there at the moment. I did not choose well in my place to live, climate wise! But up until this week I was walking/biking regularly on the trails, mostly by myself but sometimes with friends.

 

[cmd2014]

So the newest thing here is that flu shots are scarce. I put myself on pre-notification as I am still seeing people for in person appointments (with masks and distancing and sanitation protocols and hepa filters). I got texted in the morning. By the time I called at noon, all the slots were filled up until the end of November, with the pharmacists saying that appointments at that time would only be possible if a second shipment of vaccine were to come in. So I spent my lunch hour phoning every pharmacy/clinic in town and managed to find a very remote place that still had appointment openings and got vaccinated today. The norm is that only 25% of the population typically gets vaccinated here, so this is a huge change.

 

[missy]

Coronavirus | The Seattle Times

Extended coverage of the novel coronavirus crisis and its effects on the Seattle area, the U.S. and the world.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[missy]

South Carolina announces latest COVID-19 update (October 29, 2020)

The latest cases, deaths from coronavirus in South Carolina

www.wyff4.com

 

[missy]

Coronavirus update San Antonio, Oct. 29: Officials report 201 new COVID-19 cases, no new virus-related deaths

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Commissioner Kevin Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 in their daily briefing Thursday night.

www.ksat.com

 

[missy]

Coronavirus update: Latest world news for October 30

The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. In many places, as countries reopen, Covid-19 cases are on the rise. Follow here for the latest.

www.cnn.com

 

[missy]

Some good news. A mixed bag.

Improved Illness Tx? Record for New Cases; 6 Months of 'COVID Toes'

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

www.medpagetoday.com

Death Rates Have Dropped for Seriously Ill Covid Patients

Survival rates have improved with medical advances and less crowded hospitals, studies say. But the latest record-breaking surge in infections could reverse the gains.

www.nytimes.com

 

[dk168]

A second national lockdown is looming in UK, which is what I had predicted over a month ago.

It could mean my campervan/RV may not be converted in time for Christmas if non-essential businesses have to close, hey ho!

Not an issue, as it means I can cook up a storm in the house with a full size kitchen.

Silver lining and all that.

(I am trying to stay as positive as possible!)

DK

 

[missy]

Glad you are maintaining a positive attitude @dk168!

Audio & Rush Transcript: After Receiving Briefing on Federal Government's COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, Governor Cuomo Calls Plan "Deeply Flawed"

Earlier, after receiving a briefing on the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine plan, Governor Cuomo called the plan "deeply flawed".

www.governor.ny.gov

Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 31 October 2020

Victoria has recorded one new case of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 20,347.

www.dhhs.vic.gov.au

Illinois' COVID-19 data: Daily update for October 31, 2020 – Wirepoints | Wirepoints

Illinois began providing COVID-19 hospitalization and resource data only on April 3, 2020, after many groups, including Wirepoints, requested the data be released. The state now provides the data

wirepoints.org

Wyo4News Morning COVID-19 Update: October 31, 2020 - Wyo4News

Wyo4News Staff, [email protected] (October 31, 2020) — It was a huge day for new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday in Wyoming and Sweetwater County. According to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), a record one-day total of 431 new cases were reported around the state. The prior...

wyo4news.com

 

[Izzy70]

I feel extremely fortunate that I live on a small island that had been Covid free for 129 days. We now have 10 cases over the last couple of weeks but our trace and trace system is working really well.
The only real restriction we have is if you return to the island you must be tested and isolate, or you could be fined up to £10,000!

 

[missy]

I am going to start a new thread since today is November 1, 2020.