# The Quarantine Zone **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=46 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [Faulty testing kits.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faulty-testing-kits/851169)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faulty-testing-kits/851169 "2020-04-07T18:00:27Z")
Very little coverage in the mainstream. A few countries that were using Covid 19 test kits found that they were up to 80% useless. Not sure what countries are using what test kits and methods. But an 80% failure rate ca… --- ## [What is the holdup with test kits in the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-holdup-with-test-kits-in-the-usa/849242)
**Author:** [@This\_Just\_In\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/This_Just_In_2)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-holdup-with-test-kits-in-the-usa/849242 "2020-04-07T17:06:20Z")
What exactly is the holdup with test kits in the USA? Are they difficult to manufacture? Long lead time? Expensive? It seems like you don’t hear these stories coming out of other countries where testing is ramped u… --- ## ["What we must do to beat COVID-19 now and forever" by Ed Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-we-must-do-to-beat-covid-19-now-and-forever-by-ed-zotti/851166)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-we-must-do-to-beat-covid-19-now-and-forever-by-ed-zotti/851166 "2020-04-07T12:27:32Z")
These days our former editor is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, his beat being “City at the Crossroads: The trends shaping Chicago, the decisions we must make.” Usually he writes about topics that do directly sha… --- ## [Can anyone explain the math to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-explain-the-math-to-me/850976)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-explain-the-math-to-me/850976 "2020-04-07T11:36:14Z")
I’m talking to people who are telling me “experts project that the virus will reach its peak at X date,” and I keep saying “How do experts know that?” And basically, that’s my question for you guys. To give one example… --- ## [not counting cruise ships, why the black cloud over people who "travel" during this time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-counting-cruise-ships-why-the-black-cloud-over-people-who-travel-during-this-time/851079)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-counting-cruise-ships-why-the-black-cloud-over-people-who-travel-during-this-time/851079 "2020-04-07T05:03:12Z")
I do “get it” in that these cruise ships must be the closest thing to “petri dishes” for the time being. But aside from that, why is there such a stigma around people who have flown or otherwise traveled (maybe by train… --- ## [U Pittsburgh School of Medicine unveiling candidate vaccine for Coronavirus.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine-unveiling-candidate-vaccine-for-coronavirus/850934)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine-unveiling-candidate-vaccine-for-coronavirus/850934 "2020-04-07T04:13:18Z")
The research sounds promising. Dr. Andrea Gambotto has been working on Coronavirus since SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV outbreaks. I hope the FDA slashes the red tape and allows clinical human trials. The 2nd wave of Covid-19 is… --- ## [Article on the TP Shortage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/article-on-the-tp-shortage/850980)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/article-on-the-tp-shortage/850980 "2020-04-07T02:49:09Z")
Since this is COVID-19 related, I thought I’d put this here. Mods, feel free to move as needed. According to the article, it’s not that we’re going to the bathroom more, it’s WHERE we’re going to the bathroom…specifica… --- ## [Is anyone SURE they had a mild Covid-19 infection? What was it like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-sure-they-had-a-mild-covid-19-infection-what-was-it-like/851138)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-sure-they-had-a-mild-covid-19-infection-what-was-it-like/851138 "2020-04-07T01:35:50Z")
I have a little bit of a reason to think that I MIGHT have had a mild infection. Statistics suggest against it, but I had a cluster of things, none of which is abnormal for me in isolation, but the cluster (over three da… --- ## [Why was SARS I (2002-2003 outbreak) deadlier (higher case fatality rate) than SARS-CoV-2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-sars-i-2002-2003-outbreak-deadlier-higher-case-fatality-rate-than-sars-cov-2/849710)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-sars-i-2002-2003-outbreak-deadlier-higher-case-fatality-rate-than-sars-cov-2/849710 "2020-04-07T00:35:22Z")
I searched this on google maybe several hours but could not find much relative information. All search results are riddled with the information about the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). I am rather interested in more theo… --- ## [Is it foolish for me to go out hiking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-foolish-for-me-to-go-out-hiking/851064)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-foolish-for-me-to-go-out-hiking/851064 "2020-04-06T21:32:06Z")
Is it foolish for me to go out hiking? I love trail hiking at local parks. Before and during the pandemic, I’ve been going once or twice a week, to parks in my county or the next, doing 3 to 7 miles of hilly trails. Thi… --- ## [When does it end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-it-end/850796)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-it-end/850796 "2020-04-06T21:11:00Z")
It’s fairly easy to predict that within thirty days or so, the graphs will start flattening out; even with more widespread testing, due to spreading immunity of those who have already survived and recovered, and social i… --- ## [As an employee to a company in an Essential Industry, would you rather...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-an-employee-to-a-company-in-an-essential-industry-would-you-rather/850685)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-an-employee-to-a-company-in-an-essential-industry-would-you-rather/850685 "2020-04-06T19:57:52Z")
a. - take a temporary 10% pay cut of wages along with every other employee at your company…so that all jobs could be preserved through the economic downturn; or b. - be subject to selective lay-off’s, whereby 10% of the… --- ## [Tipping in the Age of COVID-19](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-in-the-age-of-covid-19/851086)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-in-the-age-of-covid-19/851086 "2020-04-06T19:38:43Z")
I have made it a point to give my delivery people large tips. I count on this lifeline to receive food and other things, and I know that grocery workers, warehouse workers, restaurant workers, and delivery workers are on… --- ## [\[Coronavirus\] Jumping species](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-jumping-species/851156)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-jumping-species/851156 "2020-04-06T18:27:14Z")
I’m a little concerned about positive tests in other species. Pets and even big cats in the Bronx Zoo. What if it jumps to cows, pigs, chickens, etc… Food supply at risk. Any connection to the huge swine sickness that… --- ## [Got kids? How are they coping? How are YOU coping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-kids-how-are-they-coping-how-are-you-coping/851113)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-kids-how-are-they-coping-how-are-you-coping/851113 "2020-04-06T18:03:36Z")
Queensland, Australia, is in pretty much of a lockdown like the rest of the world. Kids are being encouraged to stay home from school, all playgrounds and public recreation facilities are closed, and I truly fear famili… --- ## [Migration after CV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/migration-after-cv/851198)
**Author:** [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/migration-after-cv/851198 "2020-04-06T17:27:56Z")
I’ve been wondering if the CV is going to affect migration patterns in either the short term or the long term. My wife and I are both thankful that we live in a distant suburb so that we have our acre to play on but we … --- ## [Why can't you use HEPA material to make masks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-you-use-hepa-material-to-make-masks/851151)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-you-use-hepa-material-to-make-masks/851151 "2020-04-06T16:41:46Z")
I’ve been making masks using HEPA material. Everything I have read leads me to believe that HEPA is a higher standard than N95. It clogs up from moisture but if you can figure out how to inhale through the filter and e… --- ## [Why Is the Coronavirus Pandemic Worse in the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-coronavirus-pandemic-worse-in-the-usa/851176)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-coronavirus-pandemic-worse-in-the-usa/851176 "2020-04-06T16:37:37Z")
I don’t have a cite. Actually I heard it on TV. But the numbers of people infected in the U.S. are far worse than Italy and Spain. Ironically even worse than China at this point. Why? Are we dealing with it less effect… --- ## [A naysayer stops saying "nay."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-naysayer-stops-saying-nay/850372)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-naysayer-stops-saying-nay/850372 "2020-04-06T15:47:16Z")
A traveling pastor who did claim that the concern over the virus was fake news designed to hurt Trump and that God would protect him because he was a pastor has stopped saying things ever again. --- ## [Stuck at home forevah - what's the chore you're putting off till last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuck-at-home-forevah-whats-the-chore-youre-putting-off-till-last/851034)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuck-at-home-forevah-whats-the-chore-youre-putting-off-till-last/851034 "2020-04-06T12:01:22Z")
Baseboards, cleaning the baseboards. Fuck, I hate that. All that crawling around. And getting up and down, and scooting around on my ass. --- ## [What Ought We to Do to be Ready Next Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ought-we-to-do-to-be-ready-next-time/850800)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ought-we-to-do-to-be-ready-next-time/850800 "2020-04-06T10:10:50Z")
The idea of being prepared for a disaster interests me. I always read those rare stories about California’s earthquake stockpiles and so on. OK, so once we get though this mess, what ought we to do to be more ready next… --- ## ["reopening" the economy - questions, possibly stupid ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reopening-the-economy-questions-possibly-stupid-ones/851144)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reopening-the-economy-questions-possibly-stupid-ones/851144 "2020-04-06T05:25:45Z")
I’m hearing Whatshisnuts talk about reopening the economy, at least partially. And I have a couple legit questions/concerns that I really can’t get my mind around. Try to be nice in any and all responses. I live in Il… --- ## [The virus and CO2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-virus-and-co2/851165)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-virus-and-co2/851165 "2020-04-06T02:56:44Z")
A lot of people are wondering how the shutdowns and other things are affecting the Climate Crisis. Here’s an attempt to estimate how much less CO\[sub\]2\[/sub\] China emitted during their shutdown. Analysis: Coronavirus te… --- ## [Comparing Italy to previous years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-italy-to-previous-years/851105)
**Author:** [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-italy-to-previous-years/851105 "2020-04-05T23:00:53Z")
Has anyone compared the current impact of coronavirus on Italy to the average impact of seasonal flu or swine flu (2010) on that country? It seems to me that would eliminate reporting differences between countries. --- ## [What Are The Definitions Of Serious And Recovered For This Website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-definitions-of-serious-and-recovered-for-this-website/851090)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-definitions-of-serious-and-recovered-for-this-website/851090 "2020-04-05T22:24:23Z")
I can’t seem to find it on the website. NCOV2019 was developed by a high school student, and I like it but it has two categories I can’t figure out. If you look at Illinois for example it says 2 people have recovered. … --- ## [Masks? Scarves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masks-scarves/851069)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masks-scarves/851069 "2020-04-05T22:20:31Z")
Last night dt said it was suggested for americans, but he wasn’t going to do it. So what is everyone doing? I can’t sew. It’s not happening. What kind of scarves are good? What material are we looking for? What are the… --- ## [Dose effect and variolation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dose-effect-and-variolation/851150)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dose-effect-and-variolation/851150 "2020-04-05T21:32:53Z")
It seems likely that when you get infected by the coronavirus, the quantity of virus that infects you makes a big difference in how seriously ill you get. The logical (unverified to be sure, like most of what I will say… --- ## [Corona Virus vaccine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corona-virus-vaccine/849374)
**Author:** [@Kanzan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kanzan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corona-virus-vaccine/849374 "2020-04-05T21:10:03Z")
As I understand it, the family of coronaviruses includes those that cause the common cold. Since no one has ever managed to create a vaccine for colds, what makes us think it would be possible to create one for the new o… --- ## [Graham County, NC places roadblocks to limit coronavirus spread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graham-county-nc-places-roadblocks-to-limit-coronavirus-spread/850715)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graham-county-nc-places-roadblocks-to-limit-coronavirus-spread/850715 "2020-04-05T19:34:03Z")
Graham County in North Carolina has placed roadblocks at all entrances to the county. I have conflicting feelings about this. It’s a good idea for people to stay home. I think it’s a bad idea for people to be trave… --- ## [One Day More-- parody of Les Miserables by a family stuck indoors.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-day-more-parody-of-les-miserables-by-a-family-stuck-indoors/851010)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-day-more-parody-of-les-miserables-by-a-family-stuck-indoors/851010 "2020-04-05T19:12:55Z")
Maybe you have seen this elsewhere, but it is funny, a laugh I needed in these distanced times. My favorite line was “have you seen my brother’s hair?” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=45) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=47)