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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 9:20:03 GMT -7
Covid 19 News for Saturday April 4th, 2020
Coronavirus: Google Releases US Location Data To Help Authorities Check Lock-downs Silicon.com reports:
"Location data is being released by Google in 131 countries so officials can see if people are obeying self-isolating rules
Alphabet’s Google division has on Thursday published data for 131 countries that shows whether people are obeying self-isolating and quarantine rules.
The ‘Community Mobility Reports’ from the search engine giant showed whether visits to shops, parks and workplaces dropped in March, Reuters reported.
March is when many countries around the world brought in their lock-down rules, and readers can click here to see the Google reports on their particular country".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 9:26:31 GMT -7
When it's over, will we be the same America? Pat Buchanan: This crisis will 'alter the character of the country and the course of the republic' WND reports:
""Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully," said Samuel Johnson.
And as it is with men, so it is with nations.
Monday, Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, projected some 100,000 to 200,000 U.S. deaths from the pandemic, "if we do things almost perfectly." She agreed with Dr. Anthony Fauci's estimate that, if we do "nothing," the American dead could reach 2.2 million.
That 2 million figure would be twice as many dead as have perished in all our wars from the American Revolution to the Civil War, World War I and II, and Korea and Vietnam".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 9:50:05 GMT -7
Lower death rate estimates for coronavirus, especially for non-elderly, provide glimmer of hope StatNews reports:
"In a rare piece of good news about Covid-19, a team of infectious disease experts calculates that the fatality rate in people who have symptoms of the disease caused by the new coronavirus is about 1.4%. Although that estimate applies specifically to Wuhan, the Chinese city where the outbreak began, and is based on data from there, it offers a guide to the rest of the world, where many countries might see even lower death rates.
The new figure is significantly below earlier estimates of 2% or 3% and well below the death rate for China based on simply dividing deaths by cases, which yields almost 4%. While it is still higher than the average 0.1% death rate from seasonal flu, it raises hopes that the worst consequence of the coronavirus will be uncommon.
Cutting against that optimism is the expectation that, because no one was immune to the new virus, “the majority of the population will be infected” absent the quick arrival of a vaccine or drastic public health interventions such as closing public places and canceling public events, the scientists conclude in a paper submitted to a journal but not yet peer-reviewed".
Read the full story here.
Administrator's note: The fatality rate might go even lower. It has been discovered that many people are infected with Covid 19 but do not show any symptoms. They never develop fever or dry coughs or worse. The above report does not include that most recent finding.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 9:58:18 GMT -7
How deadly is the new coronavirus? Live Science reports:
"The death rate from the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease varies by location, age of person infected and the presence of underlying health conditions.
While most people who catch the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 recover at home, some may need hospitalization to fight the virus. And in a number of patients, COVID-19 is deadly.
Scientists can't yet say for sure what the fatality rate of the coronavirus is, because they're not certain how many people have become infected with the disease. But they do have some estimates, and there is a widespread consensus that COVID-19 is most dangerous for elderly patients and those with preexisting health burdens".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:03:35 GMT -7
Walmart, other grocers to limit store capacity amid COVID-19 spread KBZK reports:
"Walmart announced that starting this weekend, it will be temporarily limiting capacity in its stores to roughly 20% of locations' normal capacity in an effort to social distance customers inside the store. Stores will allow five customers for every 1,000 feet of shopping space.
Customers will be counted one by one before being allowed to enter stores.
According to Walmart, the average Walmart Supercenter is 182,000 square feet, meaning 910 customers will be permitted into an average-sized Walmart Supercenter store.
With this announcement, Walmart said that it is restricting entrance into the store to one door, generally the door closest to the grocery department. Customers will then be directed to exit out the opposite door that they entered from".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:05:44 GMT -7
Montana at 265 COVID-19 cases (Saturday morning, April 4, 2020) KBZK reports:
"According to the Montana Response COVID-19 tracking map, Montana confirms 265 cases of COVID-19 as of Saturday morning. The previously reported state total Friday afternoon was 262.
Beaverhead County reports its first case,
Gallatin County remains unchanged at 101 cases, still the most of any county in Montana. Gallatin City-County Health Officer Matt Kelley said in a press conference Friday that of the two Gallatin County cases that were hospitalized, one has been released.
There have been 5 deaths in Montana due to COVID-19.
As of Thursday afternoon, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services has completed 6,177 tests for COVID-19.
Governor Steve Bullock said on Tuesday afternoon that 32 patients in Montana have recovered. No new numbers for recoveries have been released since then. There have now been 24 hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in Montana".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:10:23 GMT -7
Coronavirus information boards are being put up all around Park County, Montana The Livingston Enterprise reports:
"The Park County Health Department is placing COVID-19 information boards around the county to provide important information to community members.
Boards are being placed in Clyde Park, Cooke City, Emigrant, Gardiner and Wilsall. Two boards will be placed in Livingston.
“It’s a general information board,” said Emily Post, the public information officer for the Park County Health Department. “It’s going to be updated as needed, but we wanted to reach people that don’t use internet and email very often.”
Boards will be placed where people will still be able to see them while following Gov. Steve Bullock’s stay-at-home order.
“It’s all the grocery stores in each community with the exception of Cooke City and that one’s at the post office,” Post said.
The Livingston boards are placed outside of both Town & Country and Albertstons.
The boards will feature the numbers for the Health Department’s COVID-19 call center along with their website address and messages from coordinated agencies like schools, the Livingston Police Department, the Park County Sheriff’s Office and Livingston HealthCare, Post said.
The Health Department reached out to the Sheriff’s Office for help placing the signs. Undersheriff Clay Herbst said it was a good ideas to get information out there.
“It just made sense for us to be the ones to haul them out and put them up,” Herbst said.
Post commended the work the Sheriff’s Office has done during the virus outbreak.
“They’ve been a great partner and are doing great education for people in the community, so it’s awesome that they’re helping,” she said".
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:12:57 GMT -7
Half of people with coronavirus have no symptoms, data shows Thus the rate of death could plummet. Fox News reports:
"About half of people who have the coronavirus show no symptoms, according to data from Iceland, the Italian town of Vo, and the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
The data from those places is of particular interest to researchers because in those places even people without symptoms were tested – which is not the case in the U.S. and most countries, where desperately needed tests are reserved mostly for people who show symptoms"
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:16:53 GMT -7
U.S. Airlines Seek $50 Billion from Federal Government for Coronavirus Recovery Breitbart News reports:
"The U.S. airline industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak and will ask the federal government for a $50 billion aid package, according to Airlines for America (AFA), an airline advocacy organization.
“U.S. carriers are in need of immediate assistance as the current economic environment is simply not sustainable,” an AFA statement said. “This is compounded by the fact that the crisis does not appear to have an end in sight.”
CNN reported on the move that reverses an earlier stance the air travel industry could weather the storm — before the full impact of the virus outbreak came to light:"
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:19:52 GMT -7
Maine Governor Lets Gun Stores Reopen After Trump Admin Names Them ‘Essential’ A victory for the Second Amendment and protection from newly released criminals. Breitbart News reports:
"Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) is allowing gun stores to reopen amid the coronavirus shutdown, after Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued guidelines that labeled such stores “essential.”
On March 28, 2020, Breitbart News reported that DHS released updated guidelines naming gun retailers and manufacturers as “essential.” Days later, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) reversed course and allowed gun stores in his state to reopen.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva halted his efforts to close gun stores in his jurisdiction just days after the new Trump administration guidelines were revealed, as well".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:22:33 GMT -7
Another Message From Governor Bullock Thank you for your strength and compassion for our fellow Montanans during this time.
Right now, working together to fight this virus actually means staying separate.
Staying at home and taking even one Montanan out of the chain of transmission could be a life-saving act. For your neighbors, for your grandparents, for your friends. For our healthcare providers, our first responders, and our law enforcement.
We also know that approximately 10% of those who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Montana work in a healthcare setting. Staying at home means keeping our heroes on the frontline as healthy as possible. It means protecting those who are more at risk.
In addition to staying at home, always, always wash your hands.
These actions are absolutely critical in preventing the spread of the virus.
I recognize staying at home presents new challenges for our uniquely independent, uniquely Montana way of life. But we’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit – and it continues to thrive, even in these times.
We’ve seen manufacturing businesses and teachers with 3D printers making masks, and distilleries making hand sanitizer.
Montanans are also connecting with each other and with friends across the country over video and social media, hosting virtual game nights or taproom trivia and checking in frequently with loved ones.
We are making sure our craft brewery industry can still succeed by making use of curbside delivery. We are supporting our local restaurants with take out.
And we are getting that breath of fresh air that is much needed at this time. I encourage all Montanans to responsibly enjoy our public lands. That means following social distancing requirements by keeping at least six feet away from those outside your household when hiking, biking, running, or walking. Avoid crowded trailheads. And recreate near the communities you live.
We are lucky to live in a state with an abundance of spectacular, unspoiled nature right outside our backdoors.
We are also lucky to live in a place where our sense of community is strong. And I know have no doubt that it is stronger than ever before – because although we can’t actually join arms during this crisis, we recognize that the sacrifices made apart right now will ensure that our state remains together in the future.
I can’t stress enough that every step Montanans take now and in the following weeks will make all the difference in managing us through this crisis. Thanks so much for everything you are doing to play your part in slowing down the spread of this virus.
You can view all my Directives online at: covid19.mt.gov/joint-information-center
Sincerely,
STEVE BULLOCK Governor
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:29:17 GMT -7
Institute of Health suggests late June COVID-19 ‘die-off’ for MT The Livingston Enterprise reports:
"The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts that COVID-19 will peak in Montana by April 26 and eventually die off itself by late June, said Jason Mahoney, Carbon County Public Health and Emergency Services Coordinator.
He and Tom Kohley, DES Coordinator, were hosting a Carbon Alert Live Facebook stream, Thursday, to explain the County’s present standing with the COVID-19 virus and what to expect over the coming months.
Mahoney said the Institute believes that Montana will see about 266 deaths.
“That’s a large number for us and we are hoping to lower that projection but the best way is to stay at home and keep your social distancing. We hope to see these figures change over time, and hope to flatten that curve,” he said.
Kohley told the public to follow the rules laid out by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and the authorities and to be “productive, stay active and be kind to others.”
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:31:22 GMT -7
Park County has sixth virus case The Livingston Enterprise reports:
"As of Friday morning, Park County has reported six cases of the coronavirus, with one new case being reported Thursday afternoon.
The new case is a female in her 60s, according to the state of Montana.
Overall, Montana has reported 243 confirmed cases, with 93 in Gallatin County and 36 in Yellowstone County, and one each in Carbon County and Meagher County.
Sweet Grass County and Stillwater County have yet to report a case.
So far, there have been 24 hospitalizations and five deaths from COVID-19 in Montana".
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 10:34:10 GMT -7
Labor secretary sees silver linings to economic downturn because of nation's strong foundation Fox News reports:
"While jobless reports have been "distressing," the country should rebound quickly from coronavirus impacts due to a strong economic foundation, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Saturday.
Scalia, appearing on "Fox & Friends Weekend," said measures are in place to support the economy during the health crisis".
Read the full story here.
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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2020 15:29:32 GMT -7
Can the president declare martial law in response to coronavirus? The Hill reports:
"Recently, a rumor that President Trump would impose martial law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic went viral. The story gained enough traction that the National Security Council stepped in to reassure the public it was fake. But Americans, used to dystopian films featuring government takeovers of quiet civilian life, still wonder: Could it happen here?
The answer is probably no — at least under circumstances as they now stand.
The president’s power to declare martial law is not nearly as broad as rumors suggest. The states’ powers are greater, but they too are subject to important restrictions.
Nonetheless, uncertainties in the law show the need for Congress and state legislatures to clarify the scope and limits of martial law".
Read the full story here.
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