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Posts posted by bolverk
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3 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:
Also, the longer this goes on we should get better at treating it based on lessons learned if nothing else.
1 hour ago, bolverk said:What jumps out me from this table is looking at the deaths per cases or population and seeing how extraordinarily low that rate is in Texas compared to everyone else. What's going on there?
- Is it that Texans are that more hardy?
- Is the quality of our healthcare that much better?
- Has the virus become less lethal?
- Is it because it didn't really become widespread in the early months like most of those comparisons (East Asians were never swamped) and therefore doctors have learned to treat it better?
- Is it because the segments of our population that have been most infected (i.e. younger) are less at risk?
I'm guessing that 4 & 5 are the most likely answers but am certainly willing to entertain the notion that 3 is also a possibility. I guess we'll begin to get some more indication as it starts to spread into more at-risk groups like our nursing homes.
Hey, Mr. Day Drinkerman.
(I'm jealous.)
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6 minutes ago, justhookit said:
It’s mostly because the deaths from our spike are just now starting to hit.
I understand that our deaths are rising, but the low rate at which they've occurred so far for the number of cases we've had is what's puzzling. You might well be right and are referring to the fact that deaths are a lagging indicator and our case load is so fresh. If so, that's not something I had not considered in my post of wild hypothesizing.
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27 minutes ago, Sbbruin said:
So what their doing is cool, right?
His only problem with it is the tweeter dude made a typo. Otherwise, Alles ist in Ordnung.
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8 minutes ago, LebongJames said:
Only 232 new cases in Austin.
That's excellent news for us. What's also pretty kick ass for Travis Co. is the number of "active cases" here is really low compared to other population centers around the state. Sort by active cases and see who all is higher.
3,300 is still a shit ton, but I'll take it for now.
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59 minutes ago, Paper_jam said:
Jesus, is your friend the Hubble Space Telescope?
Even looking back towards the Austin lights, I managed to see it for about 30 seconds last night (with binocs) before a thin cloud wiped it out. Was about 9:28 pm. Timing is somewhat important because you need to catch it when the light from sunset is mostly gone, but before the comet gets too low in the sky.
It's just an amazing shot. Check out that white horizontal line in the upper section of the photo to the right. Is that a satellite or the space station also crossing the sky?
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47 minutes ago, slorch said:
Tyler Institute of Teaching & Schoolin'
Ah, man, that'd be the tits!
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4 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:
More San Antonio data reshuffling:
Note the overall statewide total has been updated to include approximately 5,000 cases reported by the San Antonio Metro Health District stemming from a laboratory reporting backlog. More information may be found on the San Antonio website.That San Antonio data reshuffling because of the antigen/antibody distinction has given a lot of fodder to my more skeptical Facebook friends that the numbers are being cooked for whatever reason that they're more predisposed to believe. Lots of rampant conspiracy theorizing is going on there.
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1 hour ago, ABSR said:
I wanted to see what this mean on a death per case and population standpoint and then also using the 10x asymptomatic/unreported cases per reported cases number (which may be wrong) that the CDC put out a few weeks ago, what that meant on death per "assumed" infected.
Added a few countries in Europe thinking that they are a better compare and likely have somewhat reasonable numbers (compared to China, Russia, Iran, etc).
What jumps out me from this table is looking at the deaths per cases or population and seeing how extraordinarily low that rate is in Texas compared to everyone else. What's going on there?
- Is it that Texans are that more hardy?
- Is the quality of our healthcare that much better?
- Has the virus become less lethal?
- Is it because it didn't really become widespread in the early months like most of those comparisons (East Asians were never swamped) and therefore doctors have learned to treat it better?
- Is it because the segments of our population that have been most infected (i.e. younger) are less at risk?
I'm guessing that 4 & 5 are the most likely answers but am certainly willing to entertain the notion that 3 is also a possibility. I guess we'll begin to get some more indication as it starts to spread into more at-risk groups like our nursing homes.
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17 minutes ago, Chooky said:
Robert Elie
How about John Aielli High School? I imagine the marching band halftime shows could get quite eklektik.
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22 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said:
If people/kids would wash their hands a lot more often and observe a few other practices (wear a fucking mask if you're sick and have to be out like they do in Asia), we could cut down on a helluva lot of things - we could lower percentages on the flu, cold, etc. and save lives.
The comparison between westernized East Asian democracies and the US/TX is absolutely staggering in contrast. These are yesterday's numbers as posted by Worldometers.
South Korea
Population: 51,271,209
Cases: 13,612 (265 per million)
Deaths: 291 (6 per million)Japan
Population: 126,457,976
Cases: 22,890 (181 per million)
Deaths: 985 (8 per million)Taiwan
Population: 23,818,733
Cases: 452 (19 per million)
Deaths: 7 (0.3 per million)US
Population: 331,086,970
Cases: 3,695,025 (11,160 per million)
Deaths: 141,118 (426 per million)Texas
Population: 28,995,881
Cases: 315,924 (10,895 per million)
Deaths: 2,864 (132 per million)
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1 minute ago, Brisketexan said:
Well, it does. Some of the rights are pretty basic and broad -- freedom of assembly, freedom to practice religion how you want, etc. So, any order that limits gatherings and the like (as just one example) implicates a constitutional right.
What so many people do not get is that constitutional rights are NOT completely and totally inviolable. I mean, every knows the "you can't yell fire in a crowded theater" exception to the first amendment. That rationale applies across the board. Narrowly tailored government action in an exercise of its police power to protect the public health and safety is not unconstitutional.
Well, I was thinking more about the mask issue. With that I guess, taken to its broadest interpretation, one could argue that requiring a mask would limit freedom of speech so I get your point.
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1 minute ago, hayden_horn said:
i never understood leaf blowers. most of the time they are just blowing leaves into the street, it seems. what's the big plan then? the leaves blow away? i don't get it. i always rake and bag.
Meh, I just mow over the fucking things.
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5 minutes ago, relapse98 said:
No, same side in this one.
They do note that they agree his order places "restrictions upon constitutional rights."
Really?
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13 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:
"Makes you feel like?" Dude. It's EXACTLY what they are doing - creating an ARMED (read the listing) deputized group of "immigration enforcers." They're brownshirts.
Yeah, that came out real wishy-washy like.
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15 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:
Given some of what was reported out of Portland, this gives me pause. ICE is continuing with its proposal to have Citizens Academies in Chicago this fall. It's getting some pushback from local leaders, but I believe two trains are heading toward each other at a great speed.
Letter:
Enforcement and Removal OperationsChicago Field OfficeU.S. Department of Homeland Security101 W Ida B. Wells Drive, Suite 4000 Chicago, IL 60605www.ice.gov
To whom it may concern:
You have been identified as a valued member of the community who may have interest in participating in the inaugural class of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago Citizens Academy. The ERO Citizens Academy (ECA) is an interactive 6-day program, occurring one day a week over 6 weeks. This first of its kind, the Chicago ECA will serve as a pilot for nationwide implementation. During the ECA, participants will gain insight into the many facets and responsibilities of ICE/ERO operations, and hopefully an awareness and appreciation of the issues our officers face every day in the performance of their duties. We also want to learn from you, our key stakeholders, so I look forward to your participation. Your valued participation will build a strong foundation of knowledge for those intrigued by the ERO mission. The curriculum includes an introduction to ERO Chicago staff, mapping the lifecycle of a subject through ERO, including the role of the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). Attendees will participate in scenario-based training and exercises conducted in a safe and positive environment, including, but not limited to defensive tactics, firearms familiarization, and targeted arrests. The ECA will be held every Tuesday from 2 – 6 p.m.; it will commence on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, and conclude on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The ECA will be held at the Chicago Field Office; 101 W Ida B. Wells Parkway, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL., as well as other locations in the area based on the learning objectives. After completion of the ECA, a graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020; graduates will be awarded a certificate and a commemorative coin. Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) may be available upon request.
Your personal health and safety are our priority. Participants will be issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and we will adhere to social distancing guidelines. ERO is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other federal, state, and local agencies to facilitate a speedy, whole-of-government response in confronting Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), keeping everyone safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus.
This has such a fucking "brown shirts" vibe to it and makes me feel like they're actually trying build some organized movement for the future.
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Supposedly all things Covid aren't restricted by the NYTimes paywall, so I'll just post the link here. They've got a story about mask usage and a kick-ass interactive map based on a 250,000 person survey showing prevalence down to small geographic levels.
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In related news:
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A 20-year debate over the Confederacy came to an end Thursday. The Hays Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to retire the Hays High School Rebel mascot.
It’s part of the district’s efforts to cut ties with connections to the Confederacy, and it comes on the heels of larger changes nationwide. In Mississippi, state leaders voted to remove the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag, and this week, the NFL announced the Washington team would retire the use of its nickname ‘Redskins‘ and logo.
With Hays CISD Board’s approval, it could take all of the fall semester to come up with a new mascot. At present, Hays CISD leaders said the focus is on back to school safety plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The school will begin to phase out the Rebel through the removal of images on the school’s website and around the school building.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/hays-cisd-board-could-vote-to-retire-rebel-mascot-thursday/
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5 minutes ago, Tuco said:
It's telling how many of those topics are defensive. It's not like they want to bring up Golf, or Mueller, or Hogan.
If you look really carefully, the Mueller tab is misspelled with the U and the E reversed. I don't watch rarely watch any teevee news and certainly not the cable shows, so I can't be certain. But I bet she pronounces his name Mee-yooller.
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1 minute ago, dcbc said:
I think they are not naming either school after a person from what I've gathered.
I was talking about the Midland Lee situation where Tommy Lee Jones went to high school. I will add, though, that I'm happy to hear about the name change in Tyler.
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1 hour ago, Hiphopopotamos said:
Looks like Lincoln Project is teaming up with RVAT to help flip Ohio back to blue. They've just announced Operation Grant.
I like that first one a lot. Testimonials from real people tend to be powerful persuaders.
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6 minutes ago, XYZ said:
Well, duh! Do you think the medical industry would leave billions of dollars on the table because of some legislation? Who do you think owns this country: the people, or tobacco/oil/banks/pharma/medical/whatever? I am literally laughing my ass off at the though of somebody even attempting to pass a bill that says “your covid hospitalization will be free”.
Give it a rest, man. Yes, there was indeed discussion about the federal government covering at least some of the costs of treatment, especially for the uninsured.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-treatment-costs.html
QuoteThe average cost to treat a hospitalized patient with the virus is $30,000, according to a study released Wednesday by America’s Health Insurance Plans, a trade group for insurers. (Other estimates have come in both lower and higher.)
Regardless of the amount, though, the tab generally wouldn’t be the responsibility of patients with insurance. And even for those with no coverage, there’s a good chance — as of now — that you won’t get billed for at least som eparts of your treatment.
Here’s what you should know.
The uninsured
Although details are still being worked out, the Trump administration said last week that it will use funding under recently passed legislation to help cover the cost of treating uninsured coronavirus patients — as long as the hospital accepting the government’s reimbursement rate does not bill the uninsured patient for any remaining balance (i.e., “balance billing”).“The uninsured would be able to go into the hospital without being worried about facing thousands of dollars in hospital bills,” said Karyn Schwartz, a senior fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation.
However, it’s unclear whether the government’s offer of reimbursement extends only to hospitals or to other providers as well, Schwartz said. That includes physicians who treat a coronavirus patient in the hospital and may not be directly employed by the facility.
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I was wrong about the legislation -- it only covers costs for testing. The Kaiser Family Foundation has a good page explaining a lot of details related to costs of treatments.
QuoteIn an analysis on the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, we find that for people with large employer-sponsored insurance who require hospitalization for pneumonia (a common complication of COVID-19), out-of-pocket costs could top $1,300. People with private coverage through small businesses and the individual market will likely face even higher levels of cost-sharing, since they generally have larger deductibles. Some states have required all state-regulated insurers to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment, though self-funded plans (representing 61% of people with employer coverage) are not required to follow these regulations as these plans are regulated at the federal level. Additionally, many out-of-network physicians may balance bill patients for any costs beyond what the insurer is willing to pay, though providers who receive grants through the CARES Act are prohibited from balance billing for all care provided to patients with presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Our Health System Tracker analysis found that, on average, 1 in 5 in-network hospitalizations for pneumonia (one common complication of COVID-19) could result in at least one surprise bill from an out-of-network physician or other provider.
Some insurers have voluntarily waived some or all treatment costs. A detailed list from AHIP can be found here. For self-funded plans, employers ultimately decide whether treatment costs will be covered in full or not.
Do check the bolded link on the policy of your own insurance company.
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Serious question. In one of the early relief packages, wasn't there some legislation in there about paying for treatment expenses for Covid? I know there was some discussion, but I can't remember what was actually passed.
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About those San Antonio "presumed positive" cases being removed today that was mentioned earlier in this thread & was talked about a lot by "friends" on my FB feed: http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/officials-address-covid-19-discrepancies-amid-thousands-of-back-logged-and-probable-cases
COVID-19 2nd wave - Texas only - Stats and such
in Daily Texan
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Those $600/week checks are coming to an end so people might be readjusting their living situation accordingly. I read somewhere that something like a third of American households didn't pay rent or their mortgages at the beginning of this month. Dunno when evictions are allowed to start kicking back in, but I imagine it's very soon.
We're going to start being in a world of economic hurt next month.