Merged Covid Megathread

[khardbored]

How does virtual subbing work?

I imagine it varies by the place, but my sister is a sub teacher in IL. No in-person classes at present, but she is still required to drive to the school and be physically in the building while leading online classes as a substitute. Seems odd to me.

 

[CloneLawman]

912 Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 as 75 counties report high positivity rate

For the 12th consecutive day, Iowa has set a COVID-19 hospitalization record as more counties report a high positivity rate.

www.kcci.com

 

[madguy30]

Protect the ferrets people!

Nasal Spray Prevents COVID Infection in Ferrets, Study Finds

A nasal spray that blocks the absorption of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has completely protected ferrets it was tested on, according to a small study released Thursday by an international team of scientists. The study, which was limited to animals and has not yet been peer-reviewed, was assessed by several

www.yahoo.com

 

[cycloneG]

Woman sheds coronavirus for 70 days without symptoms

The woman was immunocompromised but never developed symptoms of COVID-19.

www.livescience.com

 

[Acylum]

Protect the ferrets people!

Nasal Spray Prevents COVID Infection in Ferrets, Study Finds

A nasal spray that blocks the absorption of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has completely protected ferrets it was tested on, according to a small study released Thursday by an international team of scientists. The study, which was limited to animals and has not yet been peer-reviewed, was assessed by several

www.yahoo.com

It was not uncommon for my coworkers to accuse me of trying to “weasel” my way out of stuff. I’ll be keeping my eye on this development.

 

[flycy]

Protect the ferrets people!

Nasal Spray Prevents COVID Infection in Ferrets, Study Finds

A nasal spray that blocks the absorption of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has completely protected ferrets it was tested on, according to a small study released Thursday by an international team of scientists. The study, which was limited to animals and has not yet been peer-reviewed, was assessed by several

www.yahoo.com

If this works, I would think it could prevent the spread of other airborne diseases as well like the common cold. Interesting explanation in the article.

 

[kcbob79clone]

Not just binding antibodies but now a test for neutralizing antibodies

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Test that Detects Neutralizing Antibodies from Recent or Prior SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first serology test that detects neutralizing antibodies from recent or prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

www.fda.gov

 

[madguy30]

World o meters: 128,000 cases today so far.

100,000 is going to look low pretty soon.

 

[Rabbuk]

This guy is a u of I epidemiologist and worked on the data kim used to shape her response. My biggest takeaway is open beds isn't the important stat it is staffed beds

 

[nfrine]

This guy is a u of I epidemiologist and worked on the data kim used to shape her response. My biggest takeaway is open beds isn't the important stat it is staffed beds

Bingo. I have two kids working in healthcare. We will run out of staff before we run out of beds.

 

[CloneLawman]

Longtime assistant Grand View football coach Tom Barnabo, who had been ill from COVID-19, dies at age 57

Tom Barnabo was the defensive line coach at Grand View.

www.desmoinesregister.com

 

[SCNCY]

Just saw on CNBC, Pfizer COVID vaccine, in early data is showing 90% efficacy. It’s still early from a results standpoint as they still need to monitor those participants longer. From the data, only 94 people had COVID, not sure how many people were in the total data set.

 

[dmclone]

Just saw on CNBC, Pfizer COVID vaccine, in early data is showing 90% efficacy. It’s still early from a results standpoint as they still need to monitor those participants longer. From the data, only 94 people had COVID, not sure how many people were in the total data set.

I was watching the same thing. The market REALLY likes this news.

I think 40k people in the trial but not 100%

 

[SCNCY]

I was watching the same thing. The market REALLY likes this news.

I think 40k people in the trial but not 100%

Watching the futures move was fun to watch. But the market knows that for the economy to move forward, people need to be able move around and travel without restrictions. Until that happens, the economy will be in standstill.

 

[CloneLawman]

I was watching the same thing. The market REALLY likes this news.

I think 40k people in the trial but not 100%

44,000 person trial*

94 cases
9 cases among ppl w/ 2 shots (protocol) No serious safety issues
All ages
70 more cases needed for completion

I lifted this from a tweet posted in the other thread. I'd link the tweet, but Bob doesn't like those.

 

[madguy30]

Here's an article about the Pfizer one. Get that **** rolling for the people that I'm most afraid of getting sick.

Pfizer, BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective

Pfizer said its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data from a large study.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Cyientist]

Here's an article about the Pfizer one. Get that **** rolling for the people that I'm most afraid of getting sick.

Pfizer, BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective

Pfizer said its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data from a large study.

www.yahoo.com

Great news. From the NYT, Pfizer's results bode well for Moderna since they are similar. It'd be great if there are multiple options performing around 90%.

Eleven vaccines are in late-stage trials, including four in the United States. Pfizer’s progress could bode well for Moderna’s vaccine, which uses similar technology. Moderna has said it could have early results later this month.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/09/...action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage

 

[Acylum]

90% is probably better than hoped for considering the oldest childhood vaccines are typically 85-90% effective. As you read articles, it’s important to differentiate between efficacy and effectiveness.

https://www.who.int/influenza_vaccines_plan/resources/Session4_VEfficacy_VEffectiveness.PDF

 

[aauummm]

Here's an article about the Pfizer one. Get that **** rolling for the people that I'm most afraid of getting sick.

Pfizer, BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective

Pfizer said its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data from a large study.

www.yahoo.com

That certainly is some great news. It's amazing that they went ahead and started manufacturing the vaccine even before approval. They must have been very confident of their research and developmental approach to solving it.

 

[madguy30]

That certainly is some great news. It's amazing that they went ahead and started manufacturing the vaccine even before approval. They must have been very confident of their research and developmental approach to solving it.

I think you kind of have to get ahead on distribution/logistics.