Coronavirus Coronavirus: In-Iowa General Discussion (Not Limited)

[ISUTex]

I think even talking about it starts to get people to 'loosen up' too soon on the approach of a date just 3 weeks from now.

A goal to open things up by something like Memorial Day, but 'hang tight, we're going to work on a plan and response to various measures' as the message would have been more realistic and direct.

People will hear what was said, and already start with 'well, it sounds like it's going to be gone by Easter,' and take this less seriously.

I don't think people will do that. I think anybody with a brain realizes that Easter is a check point. Just like April 13 is a checkpoint for schools. If it's still bad (which it probably will be) everything gets extended. I don't think it makes a difference.

 

[agcy68]

Reynolds will follow Trump's lead. The malaria medicine is unequivocally ********

********* = "awesome!!" ?

and if not, why not?

 

[ISUTex]

Trump never shut anything down. He cannot order the country open now.

Exactly. He's can only suggest. He can also suggest in a couple of weeks that we need to extend the quarantine. Just have to see how things play out.

 

[NorthCyd]

The thing is, you could walk into a cafe, store, bank, etc and there could be 10 people in there that are all carriers. And yet IF all of you followed proper protocols your chance of contracting it are near zero. The chance of everybody doing that is also near zero.

Do proper protocols include not breathing?

 

[Al_4_State]

It's been pretty obvious that the states and cities are the ones handling this thus far. They've all been out ahead of Trump on shutting things down and they aren't just going to flip the switch at Easter because he wants it either.

 

[1UNI2ISU]

Reynolds will follow Trump's lead. The malaria medicine is unequivocally ********

We don't know that yet. Is it the pure wonder drug that's going to eradicate it? No. Can it be a part of a temporary therapeutic solution before we get a vaccine if it checks out? Sure.

My mom has severe rheumatoid arthritis and that's one of the drugs she's prescribed to help with the damage rheumatoid does to the lungs and other soft tissues. I think it's silly to just dismiss it out of hand when there is some anecdotal evidence that it may help in certain situations. Lets let it play out some, we can't control the idiots...

 

[Acylum]

Do proper protocols include not breathing?

That would seem counterproductive.

 

[mkadl]

It's been pretty obvious that the states and cities are the ones handling this thus far. They've all been out ahead of Trump on shutting things down and they aren't just going to flip the switch at Easter because he wants it either.

........And Counties

 

[ISUTex]

It's been pretty obvious that the states and cities are the ones handling this thus far. They've all been out ahead of Trump on shutting things down and they aren't just going to flip the switch at Easter because he wants it either.

States and cities are supposed to handle it. And yes, they don't have to do what he suggests unless he enacts some executive order, which I don't think he will.

 

[CapnCy]

I wonder if we will almost "reverse" what we did....meaning, I get now it's to keep things from blowing up exponentially......but lets say in two months we are ready to open things back up...in theory, we all could catch/pass along as it is now.

So, what I mean....will we do a "ok, you can start meeting with 10 or fewer.....then to 50 or fewer....then 250"

 

[Statefan10]

........And Counties

Polk and Johnson County Mayors have been in Reynold's ear trying to explain to her the need for some sort of shut down. I'm not sure what it's going to take as far as positive cases / deaths for her to end up going down that road.

 

[isutrevman]

I wonder if we will almost "reverse" what we did....meaning, I get now it's to keep things from blowing up exponentially......but lets say in two months we are ready to open things back up...in theory, we all could catch/pass along as it is now.

So, what I mean....will we do a "ok, you can start meeting with 10 or fewer.....then to 50 or fewer....then 250"

That's how I picture it. I don't think they'll just say "All clear" all of a sudden. Some measure of "social distancing" will likely carry on for the next 12-18 months, unless the virus really does go away somehow before that. I think a lot of entertainment things wont happen, at least with fans in attendance (sports, concerts, festivals, etc...) for a long time.

 

[isutrevman]

Polk and Johnson County Mayors have been in Reynold's ear trying to explain to her the need for some sort of shut down. I'm not sure what it's going to take as far as positive cases / deaths for her to end up going down that road.

So why don't those counties or mayors shut down?

 

[UNIGuy4Cy]

Honest question, what is the sanity going to be for everyone self quarantining through the latter part of April, especially those without a paycheck and as the small business start closing for good by the end of April, the same individuals have no job to come back to after this is over? I don't know what is the best case in all this situation. If anything it has brought out the worst in people with how the align with party lines.

 

[CapnCy]

That's how I picture it. I don't think they'll just say "All clear" all of a sudden. Some measure of "social distancing" will likely carry on for the next 12-18 months, unless the virus really does go away somehow before that. I think a lot of entertainment things wont happen, at least with fans in attendance (sports, concerts, festivals, etc...) for a long time.

I agree...then, of course, there will be folks that "dont' get it" just due to it's not an "absolute" like we are in now....and hopefully treatment/vacs will be worked on for this strain.

Because, ultimately, if we find this strain is tricky to treat, there will still be real risk to folks (or the assumption of math of how long it'll take to impact everyone)

 

[Cy$]

What is the point of Reynolds having a press conference today? She gave absolutely no new information other than the most recent numbers.

to say she's doing something

 

[Statefan10]

So why don't those counties or mayors shut down?

I honestly don't know, but that's a good question. I know they were not pleased yesterday after her press conference and I'm going to assume today they are looking further into taking action into their own hands.

 

[awd4cy]

What is the point of Reynolds having a press conference today? She gave absolutely no new information other than the most recent numbers.

Cause she has to.

 

[KnappShack]

Historically many bad things have happened in April

Good to see we're trying to continue the tradition.

 

[ISUTex]

We don't know that yet. Is it the pure wonder drug that's going to eradicate it? No. Can it be a part of a temporary therapeutic solution before we get a vaccine if it checks out? Sure.

My mom has severe rheumatoid arthritis and that's one of the drugs she's prescribed to help with the damage rheumatoid does to the lungs and other soft tissues. I think it's silly to just dismiss it out of hand when there is some anecdotal evidence that it may help in certain situations. Lets let it play out some, we can't control the idiots...

A friend of mine's dad had something called Q fever a couple of years ago. They gave him that medication and it worked.