Corona Virus Updates Part 6

originally posted by: FinallyAwake
You do know men and women can contract HIV from each other by having sex too, right?

You do know that there are millions of people living on this planet that 'have HIV' but no symptoms... ever.

Right?

originally posted by: tanstaafl

originally posted by: Agit8dChop
Finding a man in his 30's unresponsive and dead from covid is worrying,... but the 2x NSW schools being shut down because 2 kids were found infected must petrify parents.

2? 2 whole kids? Out of how many millions?

Petrified? No. Just no. Please STFU with the fear-mongering.

PLEASE.

Not fear mongering - a valid statement in a pandemic! You can put your toys back in your pram.

originally posted by: McGinty
Not fear mongering - a valid statement in a pandemic!

Really? Noting that 2 of millions died - maybe from the virus, and maybe not - and you think that legitimizes a call for petrification?

Really?

You can put your toys back in the attic.

a reply to: tanstaafl

It’s as legitimate as it gets for those 2 people and their loved ones. Seeing those other people suffer that way creates an empathic response and concern for your own. That’s normal and entirely part of the human condition... for most of us, at least!

originally posted by: tanstaafl

originally posted by: FinallyAwake
You do know men and women can contract HIV from each other by having sex too, right?

You do know that there are millions of people living on this planet that 'have HIV' but no symptoms... ever.

Right?

sigh
OK.

originally posted by: tanstaafl

originally posted by: Agit8dChop
Finding a man in his 30's unresponsive and dead from covid is worrying,... but the 2x NSW schools being shut down because 2 kids were found infected must petrify parents.

2? 2 whole kids? Out of how many millions?

Petrified? No. Just no. Please STFU with the fear-mongering.

PLEASE.

pull back the attitude - this is an open forum!

What fear mongering? 2 schools have been closed because 2 students were found infected.

Schools reopening has been a major issue and were just reopened, suddenly we have 2 kids infected. Imagine how the parents feel for the other students in the class room?

disagree, but atleast keep it mature, mate!

originally posted by: carewemust
FYI

World leaders are taking hydroxychloroquine to minimize the chances of Contracting covid-19.

twitter.com...

I have thought that for almost 2 months now. i've been wondering if at least half of US congressional members have been taking it too

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a reply to: McGinty

He did but you need a prescription in UK, NZ and Australia.

Seems there is 3 videos Earlier one on prevention then these 2

5th day in a row of zero cases in Aotearoa/New Zealand today. Only 8 active known cases. One death today if an elderly person from an old peoples home which was a cluster. She had supposedly received and test negative. She was 96years old.
Kia kaha world.

originally posted by: pasiphae

originally posted by: carewemust
FYI

World leaders are taking hydroxychloroquine to minimize the chances of Contracting covid-19.

twitter.com...

I have thought that for almost 2 months now. i've been wondering if at least half of US congressional members have been taking it too

The reason it’s not being mooted more than it is could be pressure on stocks - the privileged don’t want the pease Ts using it all up - they want it all for themselves. If that’s the case Trump has made himself incredibly unpopular with them for breaking ranks.

a reply to: puzzled2

Well, that’s frustrating. Perhaps amazon US will import? Thanks again!

originally posted by: McGinty
a reply to: tanstaafl
It’s as legitimate as it gets for those 2 people and their loved ones.

No one is saying it isn't tragic. That is irrelevant.

I don't see you clamoring for the abolition of alcohol - do you have any clue how many children are killed in auto accidents caused by drunk drivers?

I don't see you clamoring for the abolition of all motor vehicles - do you have any clue how many children are killed in auto accidents, period?

Seeing those other people suffer that way creates an empathic response and concern for your own. That’s normal and entirely part of the human condition... for most of us, at least!

There is rational fear, and there is irrational fear. What you are describing is irrational fear, and no, it is not normal for most of us.

For perspective:

1279 US deaths related to COVID-19 on 5/22.

2362 US deaths due to abortion per day (2017 estimate)

A huge hydroxychloroquine eye opener!

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originally posted by: tanstaafl

originally posted by: Jamie2018
a reply to: Agit8dChop

Probably also gay (from the wording in the article of how 'his partner' found him), which also usually - but not always - means a significantly depressed immune system. Sorry, no apologies, it is a fact, and no, I'm not homophobic, just a realist.

What?!
Care to share some proof of that little 'fact' of yours?

originally posted by: carewemust
A huge hydroxychloroquine eye opener!

twitter.com...

My stance on hydroxychloroquine is neutral, so I'm not for it or against it, but people using it might want to be aware of these reports of heart problems when used to treat COVID-19, since this is a COVID-19 thread:

FDA cautions against use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems

The FDA is aware of reports of serious heart rhythm problems in patients with COVID-19 treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, often in combination with azithromycin and other QT prolonging medicines. We are also aware of increased use of these medicines through outpatient prescriptions. Therefore, we would like to remind health care professionals and patients of the known risks associated with both hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine. We will continue to investigate risks associated with the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for COVID-19 and communicate publicly when we have more information.

originally posted by: Oleman
For perspective:

1279 US deaths related to COVID-19 on 5/22.

2362 US deaths due to abortion per day (2017 estimate)

In 2015 there were 2 deaths related to abortions in the US, the entire year. Before that, 12 per year looks like a peak, in the US.

www.statista.com...

As of 2015, the number of reported deaths related to abortions had decreased to just 2

In the entire world, the abortion-related deaths are only a couple hundred per day known.

originally posted by: tanstaafl

originally posted by: SoNotYabiz
Erm.......how, exactly, does having feelings of attraction towards the same gender depress your immune system? Or are you just assuming that gay=HIV positive?

HIV doesn't cause AIDS - in case you are still confused about that.

AIDS was predominant in the gay community because they predominantly engaged in very risky behavior that had a dramatically negative impact on their immune systems - mostly drugs in the form of 'poppers' and needles.

Do gay people no longer use a lot of drugs?

I........just can’t even comprehend your level of ignorance and bat$#hit-crazy BS.

Dude, you shat the bed on this one. Buhbye. Holy balls, you’re a nutter.

Zero new cases in Aotearoa/New Zealand today. Only one known active cases. Seven days in a row of zero cases.
Kia kaha world.

Look how a Maryland county is reopening.

theconservativetreehouse.com...-193008

Apparently run by career bureaucrats, LOL.