Corona Virus Crisis News, Information, Advice & Help Thread

**Dan Wesson** · April-28-20, 10:34 AM

Quest Diagnostics Begins Selling COVID-19 Antibody Tests

**Dan Wesson** · April-28-20, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

I take this as good news. They are using new technology, including CRISPR, to fight the coronavirus. They're trying to speed up the process.

How COVID-19 Tests Actually Work | SciShow News

They are also using CRISPR to create chimeric or recombinant virus rna and dna

**Jimaz** · April-28-20, 07:29 PM

I haven't heard this mentioned much but it makes so much sense.

On their own, viruses can only travel the reach of a cough or sneeze. To travel farther they need to hitch a ride on their victims. This is all the more reason to minimize distance traveled. So if people must venture out, they'd be doing us all a favor by staying as close to home as possible.

So yeah, support your local restaurants, etc.!

**Honky Tonk** · April-29-20, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

So yeah, support your local restaurants, etc.!

Correct, let THEM bring the virus to YOU!

**Zacha341** · April-29-20, 07:34 AM

^^^ARGH! I finally broke down and did a couple of Uber Eats... the triage I applied to the food [[carefully removing from containers, putting containers in trash, hand-washing extra, etc.) I dunno. Didn't seem worth it.

Might be better to get on back to banging the pots and pans! Hah! After all, I've finally perfected my rice preparation [[basmati, brown and wild).

**Honky Tonk** · April-29-20, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

After all, I've finally perfected my rice preparation [[basmati, brown and wild).

YUM! Do you deliver, or is that curbside pick-up only?

**Gistok** · April-29-20, 10:38 AM

Germany and USA Pfizer may have a corona virus vaccine ready by the millions by the end of the year... we can only pray that this and other clinical trials come up with several vaccines...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/29/europ...5Nx07Z6Y-p2GcQ

**Dan Wesson** · April-30-20, 06:49 AM

Does anyone here know the way the Chinese Coronavirus Pandemic Phenomenon invades the the body and cells? The actual process?

**DeLemur** · April-30-20, 08:01 AM

Haaaa.No.

Here is good article on the complexities of the virus and its impact on different parts of the body.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020...illing-us.html

Originally Posted by Dan Wesson

Does anyone here know the way the Chinese Coronavirus Pandemic Phenomenon invades the the body and cells? The actual process?

**Lowell** · April-30-20, 09:10 AM

Local, National And World Covid19 Stories - May 1, 2020

3.19M confirmed worldwide cases, 227K deaths, 972K recoveries ~1.99M open cases, numbers via jon hopkins subject to nations’ transparency and testing bandwidth
Special thanks to DetroitYES IT Manager Nicolas B for creating this update list and those above.

DETROIT+WINDSOR METRO + MICHIGAN & ONTARIO

40K confirmed Michigan cases, 3.6K deaths
As of Friday April 24, Michigan gov Whitmer has extended lockdown until May 15
Gov Whitmer [[D-Michigan) announces plan for free college tuition for front-line workers battling coronavirus
Michigan is flattening the coronavirus curve and increasing testing capacity [metrotimes]
Henry Ford doctor on ventilator beats COVID-19: 'came close to death'
Duggan to announce plans to resume construction in Detroit
Ontario reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in three weeks

USA + CANADA

1.94M confirmed US cases, 60.8K deaths, 120K recoveries 696K open cases. 6.03M tested ~1.76M open cases
US Coronavirus Death Toll eclipses "best-guess" estimate of 60,000 date before May — a tally some models predicted for late summer
US Buys 100,000 More Body Bags, Preparing for Coronavirus Worst
79 percent of voters think there will be a second coronavirus wave next year [Newsweek poll]
85 percent of Americans don't think schools should reopen without more coronavirus testing, poll says [Newsweek poll]
Guidelines call for 14-day drop in cases to reopen. No state has met them.
‘Time is running out’: Alarming number of positive coronavirus tests point to crisis in US prisons
US Coronavirus Death Toll Is Far Higher Than Reported, C.D.C. Data Suggests
Almost half of Americans say that presidential coronavirus briefings are not an important source of information, poll shows
POTUS Declares Meat Supply ‘Critical,’ Aiming to Reopen Plants
Meat plant workers to POTUS: Employees aren't going to show up
VP goes maskless at Mayo Clinic despite requirement
Coronavirus testing chief says ‘no way on Earth’ US can test 5 million a day, despite what POTUS says
Gilead says Remdesivir shows improvement in COVID-19 patients when used early
Dr. Anthony Fauci says data from Remdesivir coronavirus drug trial shows 'quite good news'
Millions of farm animals culled as US food supply chain chokes up
'The food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson says as plants close… warns that "millions of pounds of meat" will disappear from the supply chain as the coronavirus pandemic pushes food processing plants to close, leading to product shortages in grocery stores across the country.
'This isn't essential': Employees at Tyson dog treat factory plead with company to shut down plant after first Covid-19 death
Small farms, already stressed and underfunded, struggle for federal coronavirus relief
Filet mignon is cheapest in decade as coronavirus upends meat supplies
Bulk ammunition sales are surging in America due to the lockdowns
Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon
Amazon, Whole Foods and grocery delivery workers to strike Friday
The return of erratic Elon Musk: During coronavirus, Tesla CEO spreads misinformation and over-promises on ventilators
Over 50% of department stores in malls predicted to close by 2021, real estate services firm says
Boeing will cut 16,000 jobs after posting a massive loss
Lyft lays off 17% of workforce amid coronavirus pandemic
Mass layoffs begin in cities and states amid coronavirus fallout
Laid-off workers may have to give up unemployment benefits as states reopen
US GDP declined by 4.8% in Q1, steepest since 2008
Ohio reports Record of Deaths, 138 deaths in 24 hours, new cases rise by 17 Percent
52 who worked on or voted in Wisconsin election have COVID-19
Nearly 70 dead in "horrific" coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts nursing home
Los Angeles to send vote-by-mail ballots to all registered voters in November
Orange County Has Over 300 New COVID-19 Cases After Reopening Beaches Last Week
Los Angeles Becomes The First Major City In The US To Offer Free Testing To Every Resident, Even Those With No Symptoms
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announces extension to stay-at-home order
Nevada governor says stay-at-home order will be extended
Dozens of Decomposing Bodies Found in Trucks at Brooklyn Funeral Home
Delaware Now Requiring Face Masks in Public
Vermont records zero new coronavirus cases for first time in nearly 7 weeks
Maryland to require universal coronavirus testing in nursing homes
New Orleans mayor says city will have to think about canceling Mardi Gras 2021
Florida opening restaurants and retail stores on Monday despite lack of 14-day decline
Florida officials asked state's medical examiners to withhold coronavirus death figures
Miami Has the Most Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Florida But Is Still Opening Public Parks
Florida will start to reopen May 4, but for now Miami-Dade and two other counties won't be included
Health Minister says Canada is 'open' to reviewing WHO's COVID-19 actions

REST OF THE WORLD

UK death toll jumps by 4,419 to 26,097 after care homes are included
Study finds a third of UK Covid-19 patients taken to hospital are dying
UK now has world's third-highest virus-related death toll
[UK] Royal Mail temporarily suspends Saturday letter service due to ‘severe’ absence levels among staff
4771 new cases and 453 new deaths in Spain , highest numbers for both in over a week.
German company begins human trials of coronavirus vaccine
Belgians urged to eat fries twice a week as coronavirus creates massive potato surplus
Swedish city to dump tonnes of chicken manure in park to deter visitors
India clashes with China after it returns order of half a million "faulty" coronavirus antibody test kits
As Tokyo extends state of emergency, Japanese prime minister says holding Olympics could be "impossible"
"Safest Place in the World" South Australia records no new cases in a week
Bolsonaro Brushes off Questions about Mounting Coronavirus Deaths
Vitamin D Insufficiency is Prevalent in Severe COVID-19
Rumors that recovered virus patients retest positive due to 'dead' virus fragments
UN warns of global starvation due to COVID-19… warns an additional 130 million could be on brink of starvation by end of year.
At 227,368 total deaths, COVID-19 has surpassed total casualties from atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

**Jimaz** · May-01-20, 08:43 PM

Why Is SARS-CoV-2 So Contagious?

SARS-CoV-2 is super contagious, and researchers don’t yet know all the reasons why. But by comparing this new virus to the similar one that causes SARS, we’ve found a lot of promising leads that could help us figure out how to beat this thing.

**Jimaz** · May-02-20, 01:33 PM

Transcribed from WWJ News Radio today, 2020.05.02, at 1:25:40 PM:

The paper goods industry may be squeezed by a wood pulp shortage. Supply cuts that were supposed to bolster the beleaguered lumber market are now creating an unintended effect. The wood chips required to make sought-after toilet paper and wipes during the pandemic are becoming scarce. Right now about 25% of Canadian saw mill capacity is shut. Kruger Products turns out an average 1.7 billion rolls of TP a year and CEO Dino Bianco says his company was already under pressure to produce more. "We've got eight plants across North America that are going 24/7 trying to catch up to what has been incredible demand." High production costs in Canada squeeze profits for sawmills.... The industry is turning to the Canadian government for subsidy help.

**Zacha341** · May-02-20, 09:11 PM

^^^ Chalk much of this to the HOARDING response of many when C-19 first hit and the greed of the big box stores selling five, 12 packs to one person.

'Let the good times roll...' [[pardon the pun) was the theme. Then we have this!

**Honky Tonk** · May-03-20, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

^^^ Chalk much of this to the HOARDING response of many when C-19 first hit and the greed of the big box stores selling five, 12 packs to one person.

'Let the good times roll...' [[pardon the pun) was the theme. Then we have this!

No shit...

**Lowell** · May-04-20, 09:03 AM

Local, National And World Covid19 Stories - May 4, 2020

3.50M confirmed worldwide cases, 247K deaths, 1.12M recoveries ~2.13M open cases, numbers via Johns Hopkins subject to nations’ transparency and testing bandwidth
Special thanks to DetroitYES IT Manager Nicolas B for creating this update list and those above.

DETROIT+WINDSOR METRO + MICHIGAN & ONTARIO

43.8K confirmed Michigan cases, 4K deaths
Social distance measures seem to have collapsed over the weekend as Michiganders flooded parks and other public spaces…A large gathering of 100+ motorcycles gathered in a parking lot at 8 mile and woodward… unconfirmed reports of MSP shutting down and potentially evacuating belle isle on sunday evening.
Grand Haven State Park closes parking lots after crowds 'overwhelm' the beach
Michigan has the highest Corona virus fatality rate in US
Gov. Whitmer issues new state of emergency until May 28th for Michigan
Whitmer wins lawsuit pertaining to lockdown… “your freedom to swing your arm ends when your hand hits my face”
Whitmer says pandemic not negotiable, decries racism at protest
Trump advisor Dr. Birx: Michigan protests were 'devastatingly worrisome'
Whitmer says decisions will not be political: ‘I’m not here to play games’
Kushner challenges Michigan governor's claim about state's coronavirus testing capability
All prisoners in Michigan Upper Peninsula to be tested for coronavirus
Michigan provides coronavirus couples with free condoms by mail
Michigan's COVID-19 deaths up 29, one of lowest daily increases
On Saturday, Detroit reported lowest one-day increase in coronavirus deaths in more than a month
UAW leader 'encouraged' by Ford plants' safety protocols as reopen date considered

USA + CANADA

1.15M confirmed US cases, 67.5K deaths, 180K recoveries, 908K open cases. 7.05M tested
Canada bans made-in-Canada COVID-19 test for public use due to unreliable results
16 US states posted new highs in coronavirus death tolls this week
‘Our patients are dropping like flies’: 16,000 dead from COVID-19 in U.S. nursing homes
Nursing homes account for a third of US death toll, seek shield from lawsuits
Reopening states will cause 233,000 more people to die from coronavirus, according to ‘Wharton model’
Health official says U.S. missed some chances to slow virus
Birx: Stay-at-home protesters not social distancing is 'devastatingly worrisome'
George W. Bush Calls for End to Pandemic Partisanship
FDA grants remdesivir emergency use authorization for COVID-19
Gilead CEO says remdesivir available to coronavirus patients this week: ‘We’ve donated the entire supply’
The US government will dole out remdesivir to cities based on “urgent” need
POTUS now Says He Hopes U.S. Deaths From Coronavirus Are Under 100,000 [after 60k estimate was swamped]
POTUS has replaced watchdog that found ‘severe shortages’ at hospitals combatting coronavirus [src: independent.co.uk/]
White House has blocked Fauci testimony on coronavirus
A grant to a New York nonprofit aimed at detecting and preventing future outbreaks of coronaviruses from bats has been canceled by the National Institutes of Health, Politico reports, apparently at the direction of [POTUS] because the research involved the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. [editorial note: the research pointed to bats as the culprit, rather than an escaped lab sample]
US Secretary of State Pompeo claims 'significant' evidence that new coronavirus emerged from Chinese lab
-Day after POTUS claim, WHO says coronavirus 'natural in origin' [editorial note: WHO neutrality has been brought into question, however China’s transparency towards WHO has also been subject to scrutiny.]
Fossil fuel firms linked to POTUS get millions in coronavirus small business aid Revealed: Oil and mining firms – some with ties to POTUS officials – taking advantage of funding, review shows
U.S. coronavirus stimulus went to some healthcare providers facing criminal inquiries
Warren Buffett dumps US airline stocks, saying 'world has changed' after Covid-19 | World news
Dow futures fall more than 200 points amid concerns over reopening the economy
US unemployment hasn't looked this bad since the 1930s
United sees 'zero' travel demand, says major layoffs loom if bookings don't pick up by fall
77 percent of parents agree teachers should be paid more after teaching own kids
More than 4,000 US meatpacking workers have COVID-19
Nearly 900 workers at Tyson meat plant in Indiana test positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus cases at Colorado meatpacking plant more than double after it reopens
CDC says 3% of workers in surveyed meat processing plants have tested positive for coronavirus
U.S. Beef Output Is Down Way More Than Shutdowns Suggest [according to bloomberg.com]
Wasted milk, euthanized livestock: Photos show how coronavirus has devastated US agriculture
Farmers can’t sell milk and produce to NYC restaurants, so they’re donating it to local food banks.
Kroger limits shopper purchases of beef and pork in some stores
Many US Airlines, including Delta, American, Alaska, others, are requiring passengers to wear masks.
NY Gov lashes out at reopen protests as 299 die of coronavirus overnight: ‘I’m not going to put dollar signs over human lives’
New York Governor announces coalition with six Northeast states to acquire medical supplies by merging resources
NY: Hospitalizations drop below 10,000 as daily death toll remains steady
Field hospital that treated coronavirus patients in Central Park to close
Police were called to a Costco Wholesale warehouse in the coronavirus-stricken town of New Rochelle on Saturday for crowd control, according to the New York Post.
De Blasio says full NYC reopen months away 'at minimum'
New York governor: Mental health services will be free for essential workers
Massachusetts: Face masks to be required in public; virus deaths top 3,700 and cases surpass 66,000
Massachusetts Walmart closes after 23 employees test positive for coronavirus
Crowds enjoying Spring force Connecticut officials to close state parks
California, Los Angeles see huge jump in new cases
California's Coronavirus Testing Still ‘A Frustrating Patchwork Of Haves And Have-Nots’
Northern California official ousted after saying elderly, ill, homeless should be left to die in pandemic
Coronavirus sparks massive surge in demand for mental health services in L.A. County
Gov. Brown Extends Oregon COVID-19 State of Emergency to July 6
Washington Local officials and small-business owners sue WA Gov. Jay Inslee over coronavirus stay-home order, calling it ‘tyranny’
Mississippi Guv Has Second Thoughts About Stay-At-Home Order Lift After Sharp Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Missouri Governor Says Concerts Can Resume on Monday
Florida county’s medical examiner begged officials to close beaches, internal emails reveal
After refusing for weeks, Florida reveals flurry of deaths at individual nursing homes, ALFs
Hours before Florida begins phase 1 of reopening, FDOH announces 615 new coronavirus cases
Ohio stay-at-home order extended until end of May
Ohio governor says his face mask order went 'too far'
Auschwitz Museum condemns Nazi slogan ["Arbeit macht frei"] at 'Re-open Illinois' protest
All roads into Gallup, New Mexico, are closing over "uninhibited" COVID-19 spread
Texas reported highest number of coronavirus deaths in one day, hours before relaxing lockdown
Texas Reopens Theaters Same Weekend State Sees Rise In New Coronavirus Cases
Some Texas movie theaters reopen with "airport security-style check-in"
Texas AG Ken Paxton says fear of COVID-19 is no excuse to vote by mail
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Is Allowing Unemployment Claimants to Refuse Work During Coronavirus Pandemic

REST OF THE WORLD

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his condition deteriorated so rapidly from the coronavirus that his doctors were preparing how to explain his death.
UK lockdown must not be lifted until Covid-19 transmission is understood, say scientists
Fearful Britons Remain Strongly Opposed To Lifting Lockdown: Just 17% Want Schools, Pubs And Restaurants To Be Reopened, According To New Poll.
Almost half of England's doctors may be buying their own protective equipment or relying on donations, survey says
Reports remerging that five victims were already dead by time UK reported first coronavirus death
Guardian reports that almost a fifth of UK homes with children go hungry in lockdown
Britons Will Suffer Health Problems From Covid-19 For Years, Warn Doctors: Survivors Face Post-Traumatic Stress And Organ Damage While Even Those Not Infected Risk Psychological Side-Effects.
UK manufacturing hits lowest level on record as coronavirus batters economy
France now reporting that a patient treated for pneumonia on December 27th has tested positive for having had coronavirus.
France records lowest Covid-19 daily death toll in six weeks [[135)
France to extend coronavirus emergency for two months
On Saturday, Germany Reported Fewest New Coronavirus Cases in Four Days
Italy reports the lowest number of deaths since March 10: 175. New cases are 1,398, recovered are 1,740
Rome seagulls hunt rats, pigeons as coronavirus lockdown deprives them of human scraps
Spain reports lowest daily coronavirus death toll in nearly seven weeks
Spain makes masks compulsory on public transport
Portugal reports the lowest number of new coronavirus cases since March 16
Russia's Coronavirus Cases Surge By Over 10K in New One-Day Record
Moscow mayor says actual number of COVID-19 patients is roughly 2 percent of city population
Moscow warns of clampdown amidst new surge
Russian State Television Pushes Conspiracy Theory Bill Gates Is Behind Coronavirus Pandemic
Lockdown extended in India for two more weeks from May 4
More than 150,000 flamingos have flocked to Mumbai during India's coronavirus lockdown – and now they're painting the waters pink
Suicide leading cause for over 300 lockdown deaths in India: Study
'Once Upon a Virus': China mocks U.S. coronavirus response in Lego-like animation
China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies [DHS report covered by Associated Press]
One in five children in China showed depressive symptoms after coronavirus quarantine.
Lego says it had nothing to do with a Chinese state media video animation attacking Trump's coronavirus response — Lego told Business Insider that it wasn't involved in making the animation "In any way." Xinhua News Agency, which posted the video, did not respond to Business Insider. [Lego HAS produced its own animated PSA for kids regarding covid-19]
WHO Official Says Agency Not Invited To Take Part In China's Coronavirus Investigation. "The priority is we need to know as much as possible to prevent the reoccurrence," Dr. Gauden Galea said.
European Union adds to pressure on China with call to cooperate with coronavirus inquiry
Australia Reports Only 18 New Cases in the Last 24 Hours, With Just Over 1000 Active Cases in the Country
Brazil president still telling people to 'ignore lockdown' despite 6,000 coronavirus deaths and nearly 100,000 infected.
Total [official] coronavirus cases in Brazil rise above 100,000
Inmates riot at Brazil prison over no visits amid pandemic
Brazil's São Paulo governor makes masks mandatory as COVID-19 spreads
City branded 'new Wuhan' after corpses pile up in streets: The city of Guayaquil in Ecuador is believed to have suffered at least 7,000 deaths so far, with overwhelmed authorities having to deal with up to 500 bodies a day
People are falsely testing positive for a second time due to dead lung cells, says WHO expert
Coronavirus reportedly lasting for more than a month for non-severe cases
Half the world's workers face losing their jobs, says ILO
Extended lockdown can lead to seven million unwanted pregnancies, says UN body
UN Projects 'Staggering' 20% Rise in Gender-Based Violence Worldwide During Pandemic Lockdowns
World must prepare for second and third coronavirus wave, WHO warns
WHO defends its initial coronavirus response: 'The world had enough time to intervene'

**Honky Tonk** · May-04-20, 12:47 PM

Thank You Nicolas B! I love reading your daily synopsis. My only suggestion would be to try to keep the slant out of your presentation.

**stasu1213** · May-05-20, 09:18 AM

I had recently purchased a car from a private owner due to my current car is falling apart. I had already placed insurance on the new car but Secretary of state online services don't allow transfer of title or will allow temporary plates to be printed at these kiosks. I had made an appointment but the Governor keep extending the shutdown date. What can I do

**Honky Tonk** · May-06-20, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by stasu1213

I had recently purchased a car from a private owner due to my current car is falling apart. I had already placed insurance on the new car but Secretary of state online services don't allow transfer of title or will allow temporary plates to be printed at these kiosks. I had made an appointment but the Governor keep extending the shutdown date. What can I do

Not sure if you're asking for help or complaining, but here's a link to the MI SOS with instructions for registering a vehicle during the COVID-19 shutdown. Just keep following embedded links pertaining to your situation.

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,...613---,00.html

**stasu1213** · May-06-20, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

Not sure if you're asking for help or complaining, but here's a link to the MI SOS with instructions for registering a vehicle during the COVID-19 shutdown. Just keep following embedded links pertaining to your situation.

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,...613---,00.html

I was wondering if I could drive the car with the title on my person as well as the insurance put on the car. SOS doesn't answer those answer those questions online

**Honky Tonk** · May-06-20, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by stasu1213

I was wondering if I could drive the car with the title on my person as well as the insurance put on the car. SOS doesn't answer those answer those questions online

I don't know and wouldn't want to advise you, because I don't want to be bringing cartons of Kools on monthly visits while you serve your sentence. However, if you punch in MI SOS into Google Search, it brings you to the start of their website. I'm pretty sure there's a link for a virtual attend and you could ask your question there. Just be aware if you get stopped by someone having a bad day, it'll cost you around a grand to get your vehicle out of impound. I also saw a link for making an appointment. You'll have to do some research.

**Pam** · May-07-20, 07:14 AM

https://www.freep.com/story/news/loc...rs/5178387002/

Seven Catholic sisters at a convent in Livonia who died last month tested positive for the coronavirus, an official with the Felician Sisters of North America told the Free Press on Wednesday.

**Dhugger** · May-07-20, 09:18 AM

FOOD PANTRY May 16, 2020 from 11 am-1 pm
Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills & Muslim Family Services. Third Saturday of each month, the food pantry is open from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 29707 W. 10 Mile Road. Packaged food boxes will be provided curbside.
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