# Coronavirus COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) Thread - 2020 Breaking News **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Tags:** covid-quarantine\ **Created:** [February 11, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758 "2020-02-11T01:16:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 37
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/722 "2020-03-12T22:40:48Z")
> [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](#): > > Authorities in Ohio believe there are 100,000 cases in the state. > [@Sicks\_Ate](#): > > Whooooaaahhh. > **[Ohio Department of Health believes 100,000 Ohioans are carrying coronavirus](https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/continuing-coverage/coronavirus/ohio-department-of-health-says-100-000-ohioans-are-carrying-coronavirus)** > > More than 100,000 people are believed to be infected with the coronavirus, according statements by officials with the Ohio Department of Health during a Thursday afternoon news conference. > [@](#): > > “We know now, just the fact of community spread says that at least 1%, at the very least 1% of our population is carrying this virus in Ohio today,” said Dr. Amy Acton, Director of ODH. “We have 11.7 million people.” > > According to the Governor Mike DeWine’s Office and the ODH, cases are expected to double every six days. > > “Whenever you know of 2 people that have it due to community spread, then you can assume that 1% of your population has it,” said ODH Press Secretary Melanie Amato, citing a 2017 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/723 "2020-03-12T22:55:29Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > BREAKING: The World Health Organization has announced that dogs cannot contract Covid-19. Dogs previously held in quarantine can now be released. To be clear, WHO let the dogs out. Hey… who’s on my Facebook page? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/724 "2020-03-12T23:04:51Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Hey… who’s on my Facebook page? 😃 It’s certainly the most stolen joke of the day! ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/725 "2020-03-13T00:04:34Z")
Congresswoman Katie Porter just held the head of the CDC’s feet to the fire and finally got him to commit to cover testing for those who don’t have insurance. > ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/726 "2020-03-13T00:35:03Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Congresswoman Katie Porter just held the head of the CDC’s feet to the fire and finally got him to commit to cover testing for those who don’t have insurance. > [https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808](https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808) I just love that woman. I urge people to keep a close eye on her. She’s a fast rising star! ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/727 "2020-03-13T00:46:13Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Congresswoman Katie Porter just held the head of the CDC’s feet to the fire and finally got him to commit to cover testing for those who don’t have insurance. > [https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808](https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808) Good lord, that was beautiful. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/728 "2020-03-13T00:52:05Z")
> [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](#): > > [Hordes of starving monkeys seen storming empty streets in Thailand as tourists stay away - Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/hordes-starving-monkeys-seen-storming-21676062) > Monkeys rampage in Thailand. > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > [Toilet paper.](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=toilet+paper+fight) [And tying the two together](https://twitter.com/KristenInbodyMT/status/1237918682719768578?s=20)… ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/729 "2020-03-13T01:00:03Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > Good lord, that was beautiful. She was schooled by the best. Elizabeth Warren. ---
**Author:** ![Chessic\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7c8e57/32.png) [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/730 "2020-03-13T01:02:37Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > Nothing much to add. > > But it is important not to panic at this stage. That could be hard given constant media and Internet coverage, unnecessary closures and market mayhem. > > Obey basic precautions - wash your hands often. Don’t book a cruise or trip to rural China right now. Most cases are likely mild. Most people don’t need masks. Although this outbreak is not great, it is likely overblown and optimism will triumph over fear. Consider it a lesson in what you might need on hand for a more severe emergency. > > Continue to exercise and eat better. On what grounds do you believe this is likely overblown? Do we or do we not need to prevent it from spreading? ---
**Author:** ![UltraVires](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ecccb3/32.png) [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/731 "2020-03-13T01:07:44Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Congresswoman Katie Porter just held the head of the CDC’s feet to the fire and finally got him to commit to cover testing for those who don’t have insurance. > [https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808](https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808) I don’t have a problem with the CDC paying for testing in this emergency situation. The problem with the Congresswoman’s line of questioning, and its absolutist nature, is going to overwhelm the system. When people get the sniffles now, they will demand that they receive the test and cite this video as proof. When told that they don’t have the coronavirus and get a bill, they will raise their pitchforks. Let the process work—of course the CDC will pay—but this isn’t the way to do it. This strikes me more as political posturing that will have deleterious effects. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/732 "2020-03-13T01:10:25Z")
I usually get 1-2 job offers a day based on a 10 year old list from when I was traveling. Lately that has quadrupled. Denver, I have good news. This afternoon I received one for “Drive-through COVID-19 testing”. Location, Denver. Start date, tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/733 "2020-03-13T01:22:20Z")
> [@UltraVires](#): > > I don’t have a problem with the CDC paying for testing in this emergency situation. The problem with the Congresswoman’s line of questioning, and its absolutist nature, is going to overwhelm the system. Wow. It’s amazing how many people still don’t get it. _ **No matter what we do at this point our systems will be overwhelmed** _. Right now is the calm before the storm - the hurricane flags are being flown, the tornado sirens are going off, and still we have people wandering around in a daze saying “but - but- it’s not that bad!” No, not right NOW, but IT WILL BE. This nation can yank billions out of thin air to rescue banks and big business but it’s too damn cheap to see that people get tested for a new virus that is causing a pandemic that is killing people and shutting down the global economy. This is an EMERGENCY. If we don’t start getting our act together NOW we WILL see a lot of dead and dying in just weeks. Which will cost much more. I am getting tired of this penny wise and pound foolish bullshit. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/734 "2020-03-13T01:23:32Z")
> [@UltraVires](#): > > I don’t have a problem with the CDC paying for testing in this emergency situation. The problem with the Congresswoman’s line of questioning, and its absolutist nature, is going to overwhelm the system. > > When people get the sniffles now, they will demand that they receive the test and cite this video as proof. When told that they don’t have the coronavirus and get a bill, they will raise their pitchforks. Let the process work—of course the CDC will pay—but this isn’t the way to do it. > This strikes me more as political posturing that will have deleterious effects. This is the kind of “common sense” that the right wing has been peddling for years now. It is laughable. You know who has been demanding and receiving tests? Millionaires. Basketball players. Senators. Stop projecting your tired and unfounded “common sense” on the rest of the country so we can move on and actually work on becoming the great country that we were. ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/735 "2020-03-13T01:27:03Z")
The only problem with that was that her calculations did not include the cost of the actual coronavirus test. All those other charges are superfluous if we could just get widespread coronavirus testing.We need to do as other countries have and institute dedicated clinics or vans or even drive-through sites for mass testing that will keep sick people away from doctors’ offices and ERs where they are more likely to come in contact with high-risk people. Unfortunately, that is impossible under US healthcare. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/736 "2020-03-13T01:32:27Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > The only problem with that was that her calculations did not include the cost of the actual coronavirus test. All those other charges are superfluous if we could just get widespread coronavirus testing.We need to do as other countries have and institute dedicated clinics or vans or even drive-through sites for mass testing that will keep sick people away from doctors’ offices and ERs where they are more likely to come in contact with high-risk people. Unfortunately, that is impossible under US healthcare. Supposedly the Mayo Clinic has opened a drive through testing site, and I just got a .job offer from Denver for a drive through with a start date of 3/13. Getting there. Only two months late ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/737 "2020-03-13T01:42:38Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Congresswoman Katie Porter just held the head of the CDC’s feet to the fire and finally got him to commit to cover testing for those who don’t have insurance. > [https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808](https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1238155454108151808) > [@Aspenglow](#): > > I just love that woman. I urge people to keep a close eye on her. She’s a fast rising star! Aye; she totally fucking rocks! A video of her popped up in my YouTube feed a few months ago and I’ve been clicking on them ever since. Subscribed, even. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/738 "2020-03-13T01:50:16Z")
[Nevada Gov. Bob Sisolak has declared a state of emergency.](https://www.ktnv.com/news/gov-sisolak-to-make-announcement-about-covid-19) ---
**Author:** ![Chingon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chingon/32/17645_2.png) [@Chingon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chingon)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/739 "2020-03-13T01:51:44Z")
If it’s possible that just one black person gets a test they didn’t need that’s all that’s required for conservatives to be against it. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/740 "2020-03-13T02:23:57Z")
[Here’s a stat that will inspire confidence in America’s effort](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/mar/11/nevada-testing-for-coronavirus-increases-by-12-tim/): > [@](#): > > According to the CDC, 5,860 people have been tested nationwide, a number far behind the total number of tests done in other affected countries. > > There are about 1,000 cases of the coronavirus in the United States, or eight times more than this time last week. At least 38 deaths have been attributed to the virus. Since that was last updated yesterday afternoon the number of cases in the US has risen dramatically. ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758/741 "2020-03-13T02:32:26Z")
> [@steatopygia](#): > > I usually get 1-2 job offers a day based on a 10 year old list from when I was traveling. Lately that has quadrupled. > > Denver, I have good news. This afternoon I received one for “Drive-through COVID-19 testing”. Location, Denver. Start date, tomorrow. Hey, look at this! [Colorado’s first drive-up COVID-19 testing facility opens in Denver, is free of charge](https://www.koaa.com/news/national-world-news/coronavirus/colorados-first-drive-up-covid-19-testing-facility-opens-in-denver-is-free-of-charge?fbclid=IwAR2jRCzLT5wHJx6BBGxsdLddRDSgVLsUacbGCil78ymIFIfxCVcvYcC0Mqg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758.md?page=36) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2020-breaking-news/847758.md?page=38)