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It affects virtually nobody you know

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Here is an interesting page, you all probably have looked at it, but it is the "excess death" chart from the CDC. [url]https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/excess_deaths.htm[/url]

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Well, it looks like the FDA is getting ready to announce some new rules that is going to make it tremendously tougher to get a vaccine approved, even under emergency use authorization.

TLDR version is that vaccine companies won't even be able to apply for authorization until sometime next summer - fall. We could potentially see the first round of people being vaccinated next fall, with probably most of the USA vaccinated by the middle of 2022.. So many countries are already vaccinating people, i just think it is going to be tremendously embarrassing for America that we will be one of the last, if not THE last country in the world to deploy a vaccine.

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LOL, this bozo was warned and did it again anyway !


[url]https://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0320/hughesville-man-arrested-for-having-60-people-over-for-bonfire-violating-social-distancing-orders.html[/url]


UPDATE: Hughesville Man Sentenced 1 Year in Jail for Having 60 People Over for Bonfire, Violating Social Distancing Orders


LA PLATA, Md. - Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 25, 2020, Shawn Marshall Myers, after a bench trial before District Court Judge W. Louis Hennessy, was convicted of two counts of Failure to Comply with an Emergency Order. Immediately after the trial, Judge Hennessy sentenced Myers, 42 of Hughesville, to 1 year of active incarceration to be served at the Charles County Detention Center. Upon release, Myers will be on unsupervised probation for a period of three years.

On March 22, 2020, multiple officers responded to Myers’ residence located in the 15200 block of Lukes Lane in Hughesville for the report of a large party violating Governor Larry Hogan’s State of Emergency and Large Gathering Orders. Large gatherings were strictly prohibited under the orders. Myers had approximately fifty people in attendance at his residence. Upon arrival, officers told Myers that his party violated the current mandate. Myers was argumentative with officers but eventually agreed to disband his party.

Less than a week later, on March 27, 2020, officers responded back to Myers’ residence for another report of a party exceeding fifty people. Officers told Myers to disband the party, but again he was argumentative claiming he and his guests had the right to congregate. Beyond being argumentative, Myers directed his guests to stay in defiance of Governor Hogan’s Orders and the officers’ lawful orders to disband the party. Officers tried to reason with Myers and obtain his cooperation to no avail. Myers was then apprehended.

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The U.S. recorded over 71,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, marking the highest single-day increase since July. Data tracked by Johns Hopkins University also reported more than 850 deaths tied to the novel coronavirus.

California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increase in cases, contributing to the nation’s total of 8.4 million illnesses. As of Friday, the U.S. has reported 223,059 COVID-19-related deaths since the outbreak began.

The surge comes as a number of states across the Midwest grapple with how to handle the influx of cases and patients, while some businesses and residents continue to defy closure orders and public health measures. In North Dakota, for instance, where the state saw a new case high reported on Tuesday, officials have asked residents to conduct their own contact tracing if they test positive for the coronavirus.

The uptick in illnesses have left contact tracers in the state overwhelmed and strapped for resources, officials said. The state has also reported a backlog in case investigations.

In Wisconsin, health care professionals urged residents to practice social distancing and wear face masks as the hospital system risks becoming overwhelmed. The state opened a field hospital last week, and recently admitted its first patient, according to local reports.

“We are thankful to have this facility available to Wisconsinites and our hospitals, but also saddened that this is where Wisconsin is at today,” Gov. Tony Evers said, in a statement. “Folks, please stay home. Help us protect our communities from this highly-contagious virus and void further strain on our hospitals.”

[url]https://www.foxnews.com/health/us-reports-over-71000-new-coronavirus-cases[/url]

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8 months into this and we’re still hitting all time highs, just pathetic and gross mismanagement

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School kids seem unlikely to fuel Covid surges, scientists say

[url]https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/health/coronavirus-schools-children.html[/url]

What all the data has been saying in Europe and all over the world. This doesn’t affect 2-19 ages...the flu is worse. Not returning to school has gone against the science period, the teachers unions are laughable incompetent

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[url]https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/24/europe/europe-coronavirus-second-wave-intl/index.html[/url]

Europe suffers record case numbers as France's Macron warns crisis may last until summer

It’s not just this country folks

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[quote=Chico23231;1263300]

It’s not just this country folks[/quote]

............who said it was?

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[quote=Chico23231;1263299]School kids seem unlikely to fuel Covid surges, scientists say

[url]https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/health/coronavirus-schools-children.html[/url]

What all the data has been saying in Europe and all over the world. This doesn’t affect 2-19 ages...the flu is worse. Not returning to school has gone against the science period, the teachers unions are laughable incompetent[/quote]

chico , you're borderline ignorant on the subject.

[url]https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-in-babies-and-children/art-20484405#:~:text=Children%20of%20all%20ages%20can,any%20symptoms%20at%20all[/url].



Children of all ages can become ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But most kids who are infected typically don't become as sick as adults and some might not show any symptoms at all. Know the symptoms of COVID-19 in babies and children, why children might be affected differently by COVID-19 and what you can do to prevent the spread of the virus.



chico , I'll take the Mayo clinic over your ignorance any day.

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[quote=Chico23231;1263300][url]https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/24/europe/europe-coronavirus-second-wave-intl/index.html[/url]

Europe suffers record case numbers as France's Macron warns crisis may last until summer

It’s not just this country folks[/quote]

France 34.5k deaths
US 224k deaths

I always thought and still do think America is the best country in the world ... it’s hard to believe we led the world in deaths by a large margin. How is that possible with all our resources and intellectual know how?

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[quote=SunnySide;1263306]France 34.5k deaths
US 224k deaths

I always thought and still do think America is the best country in the world ... it’s hard to believe we led the world in deaths by a large margin. How is that possible with all our resources and intellectual know how?[/quote]

Let’s be more honest

Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits

[url]https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-casualties/europe-becomes-second-region-to-cross-250000-deaths-as-second-covid-wave-hits-idUSKBN2790FO[/url]

This country by far and away is the best in the world...

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[quote=Chico23231;1263299]School kids seem unlikely to fuel Covid surges, scientists say

[url]https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/health/coronavirus-schools-children.html[/url]

What all the data has been saying in Europe and all over the world. This doesn’t affect 2-19 ages...the flu is worse. Not returning to school has gone against the science period, the teachers unions are laughable incompetent[/quote]

I was really hoping we would be going back especially at a hybrid level. I do recognize the difficulties especially with student compliance, PPE provisions etc but it could have been done. Now with hospitals starting to be overwhelmed, lack of beds etc. I think we missed our shot.

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[quote=Chico23231;1263307]Let’s be more honest

Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits

[url]https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-casualties/europe-becomes-second-region-to-cross-250000-deaths-as-second-covid-wave-hits-idUSKBN2790FO[/url]

This country by far and away is the best in the world...[/quote]

Technically third behind North America. There are some differences though. Europe much more densely populated an older population than the US and twice as many people. I do agree that we need to understand US isn't alone but we should be doing better especially if we consider ourselves the exemplary country.

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[quote=Chico23231;1263307]Let’s be more honest

..[/quote]
:funnypost

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[URL="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/16/moderna-says-its-coronavirus-vaccine-is-more-than-94percent-effective.html"]Moderna says preliminary trial data shows its coronavirus vaccine is more than 94% effective, shares soar[/URL]

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Took a covid and antigen test on Thursday. Results not in yet. Was told this was a rapid test with results within 24 hours.

This needs to improve. I dont have any symptoms but was down in South Carolina going to restaurants etc and wanted to take one to be safe.

But ive been going to work etc while waiting my results. My parents visited on Sunday.

This needs to improve.

Covids been here for 10 months, we need true rapid testing if they are serious about curbing this.

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I can't believe we're back to toilet paper being sold out everywhere. Fucking A how stupid.

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I have a hypothesis on that. Restaurants limit seating and people are "aw shit got to start cooking for myself again" and need to stock up on toilet paper. My other hypothesis is that people are just bat shit crazy.

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Emergency approval of Pfizer vaccination goes to FDA with 20 million to go out within the the next month.

Unbelievable and another example why this country is the greatest in the world while other evil countries release plagues upon the world and cover it up.

Bigly job by a lot of folks

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Thank you President elect Biden for getting this done!:thumbsup:

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Unreal that this isn't priority number one.

[url]https://time.com/5912705/covid-19-stop-spread-christmas/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=ideas_covid-19&linkId=104733190[/url]

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COVID has my elevator protocol all messed up. I'm the hold the door open to where its almost awkward how long I wait guy. Now I just get in and go like it's a race. I feel like a bastard. Some people are probably like what an asshole and some people probably like it and want to ride by themselves.

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My family decided to skip Thanksgiving this year and at this rate it's hard to imagine getting together for Christmas. Sad but it's just reality right now. Anybody else going the same route for the holidays?

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[quote=MTK;1265855]My family decided to skip Thanksgiving this year and at this rate it's hard to imagine getting together for Christmas. Sad but it's just reality right now. Anybody else going the same route for the holidays?[/quote]

I never travel for Thanksgiving. Me and my now-ex GF just do our own thing together. Still going to this year as well (amicable breakup). She lives by herself so makes it easy to avoid everyone else.

Still going home for Christmas unless my flight is canceled, which is a very strong possibility this year, especially in CA. Already mentally preparing myself to spend Christmas alone. That's gonna suck.

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My in-laws live about 30 minutes down the road but they don't feel comfortable with us coming over so it is just the four of us.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1265857]I never travel for Thanksgiving. Me and my now-ex GF just do our own thing together. Still going to this year as well (amicable breakup). She lives by herself so makes it easy to avoid everyone else.

Still going home for Christmas unless my flight is canceled, which is a very strong possibility this year, especially in CA. Already mentally preparing myself to spend Christmas alone. That's gonna suck.[/quote]

SD Christmas day is a great day to pick up snow boarding. Just sayin

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1265865]SD Christmas day is a great day to pick up snow boarding. Just sayin[/quote]

If that ends up being the case, I'll probably just get drunk and watch Die Hard lol.

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[quote=SunnySide;1265362]Took a covid and antigen test on Thursday. Results not in yet. Was told this was a rapid test with results within 24 hours.

This needs to improve. I dont have any symptoms but was down in South Carolina going to restaurants etc and wanted to take one to be safe.

But ive been going to work etc while waiting my results. My parents visited on Sunday.

This needs to improve.

Covids been here for 10 months, we need true rapid testing if they are serious about curbing this.[/quote]

I had a rapid test done and got the results in 15 minutes. Did you go to a DR or one of those free test sites. If you don't know those rapid test are not very accurate either. I found that out after the fact.

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[quote=MTK;1265603]I can't believe we're back to toilet paper being sold out everywhere. Fucking A how stupid.[/quote]

After last time I went on Amazon and ordered three boxes of TP and Two boxes of paper towels. I stuck them up in the attic so my wife wouldn't use them. She came home yesterday pissed that the three stores she went to was out. When I came down with the boxes she was happy we had some but pissed I didn't tell her.

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[quote=MTK;1265855]My family decided to skip Thanksgiving this year and at this rate it's hard to imagine getting together for Christmas. Sad but it's just reality right now. Anybody else going the same route for the holidays?[/quote]

Thanksgiving just immediate family but no traveling or driving around seeing family afterwards this time.

But the big blow to me is my dads side of family canceled the Christmas Eve get together we always done since the 70s...it’s usually around 50 of dad side of family...bring a plate, bring drinks (moonshine shows up sometimes) and gift exchange between kids. That’s been held first at my grandparents house and since they have past, my eldest aunt house ever Christmas Eve starting at 530pm. Some walk over for church choir service which starts at 6:05 and goes to 7 at Baptist church across the street.

This hurts the most.

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[quote=Chico23231;1265903]Thanksgiving just immediate family but no traveling or driving around seeing family afterwards this time.

But the big blow to me is my dads side of family canceled the Christmas Eve get together we always done since the 70s...it’s usually around 50 of dad side of family...bring a plate, bring drinks (moonshine shows up sometimes) and gift exchange between kids. That’s been held first at my grandparents house and since they have past, my eldest aunt house ever Christmas Eve starting at 530pm. Some walk over for church choir service which starts at 6:05 and goes to 7 at Baptist church across the street.

This hurts the most.[/quote]

That sucks man, I am sorry.

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[quote=mredskins;1265905]That sucks man, I am sorry.[/quote]

U know it’s for the best.

in lieu of it...all the male cousins going to get steaks at Texas Roadhouse early December and catch up over over tall pours.

Gotta adapt in these times

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[quote=Chico23231;1265906]U know it’s for the best.

in lieu of it...all the male cousins going to get steaks at Texas Roadhouse early December and catch up over over tall pours.

Gotta adapt in these times[/quote]

Go to Longhorn.

Texas Grizzlehouse is the worst.

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[quote=Chico23231;1265906]U know it’s for the best.

in lieu of it...all the male cousins going to get steaks at Texas Roadhouse early December and catch up over over tall pours.

Gotta adapt in these times[/quote]

Better than nothing I suppose.

My family usually does a get-together with our extended family for Xmas or Thanksgiving, we cancelled Thanksgiving this year so it will just be immediate family for now, but I'm probably gonna do an early Xmas weekend with the siblings in a couple weeks since we don't want to do a big Xmas.

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We had managed a small get together about a month ago so for the Holidays anyway we will be just us . Still doing Turkey for Thanksgiving but will do a standing rib roast for Christmas.

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I've had grandma's lasagna with my dads side of the family the 1st 36 Christmas Eve's of my life. I hope to make it 37. Losing a lifetime tradition is not the end of the world but it's depressing nonetheless. Out of my control though. Just gotta wait and see how it goes.

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We are doing the outside thing and right now they are calling for some rain. We have reduced it down to immediate family so that will help. We have two fire pits and I'm taking a TV so we can watch the game. Not sure what we will do for Christmas.

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280,210 total US deaths to date

2,833 new US deaths yesterday. Thats a daily record that my be broken many times going forward with us possibly hitting near 4k deaths a day.

203,737 new cases yesterday. (1.39% death rate = 2833/203737)

Texas, illinois, Ohio,Kansas, indiana, california, south dakota are just getting hammered right now. maryland had 42 new deaths yesterday.

[url]https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/[/url]


We all need N95 masks. Make producing them a national priority and give them to each household.

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So i posted this question in the "political" side of this thread, but I really think it is a non political question:

How good are the chances that the FDA approve either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines this month? I saw that UK authorized it yesterday, and Canada may approve it by the weekend.

Is the expectation in the USA that the FDA does in fact greenlight them? The vaccines are being shipped everywhere now to the staging centers, etc., but there seems to be no contingency plan for if they do not approve them.

What do you all think here?