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I am introducing this topic so that classmates around the country can report on how things are in their area and how they are doing.

DonP
04/01/2020 at 6:09 PM Edit

The number of diagnosed Covid-19 infections continues to grow in the SF Bay Area. The total now is over 2,500. Santa Clara county, where I live in San Jose, has 890 of those with 30 deaths — by far the most in the Bay Area. I was encouraged over the weekend, because the reported new cases were less than the day before, each day for three days. Then, on Tue. morning, there was a huge spike of 200 new cases. This datum was misleading, as were the data for the previous three days. They got behind in the testing and reporting over the weekend and caught up on Monday. It is obvious that we have not turned the corner yet.

I have been afraid to go out and shop. Lona and I have now had to invade the food in our emergency earthquake box. I’ll have to risk going out soon.
dlp

04/02/2020 update:
The Bay area now has 2776 diagnosed cases with 69 deaths. Of those, 956 cases and 32 deaths are in Santa Clara County.

Useful info. sent by Carolyn (Hanna) Butts

Information on Covid-19 From Johns Hopkins Hospital:

The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA)
covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by
the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic
code. (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells

Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is
not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on
the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin
outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best
remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so
much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam).

By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks
down on its own.

HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 77
degrees Fahrenheit for washing hands, clothes and everything. In
addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.

Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT,
especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the
protein, breaks it down from the inside.

Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because
peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it
hurts your skin.

NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living
organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.

NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is
glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only

-between 3 hours (fabric and porous)

-4 hours (copper and wood)

-24 hours (cardboard)

-42 hours (metal)

-72 hours (plastic)
But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float
in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.

The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial
as air conditioners in houses and cars.
They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness.
Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade
it faster.

UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus
protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be
careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective
layer of fat.

NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and
you need 65%.

LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.

The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there
can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food,
locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers,
desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.

You have to Moisturize dry hands from so much washing them, because
the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer,
the better.

Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

-JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL

This is a link to a very informative video that was sent by Steve Heller. Watching it, I was informed and reassured.

From: Steve Heller
To: linda crabtree
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2020, 11:21:34 PM CDT
Subject: Fwd: [rena-news] Covid_19_Protecting_Your_Family_Dr_Dave_Price_3_22_2020 on Vimeo

Hi classmates,
My brother, Gary Heller M.D. Class of 1960, has sent this this video to his classmates. They have found it helpful. The doctor is from Cornell in NYC. His hospital has 1200 beds totally devoted to the virus.The video is some 50 minutes long. This doctor makes the decisions on who gets the ventilators. If you only view 30 minutes, you will find out helpful information on how to handle the virus, as I did. Steve Heller

Hello, neighbors
This video by a NYC Weill-Cornell critical care pulmonologist is targeted to a lay population and is, in my opinion, very well done (if technically crude, because it is homemade). Another neighbor from RENA had shared it with me, and described it as “helpful and calming”. I agree with her assessment. About 50 minutes long, so watch it after you’ve had a chance to soak up some of this gorgeous day. The take-home message? “Follow the rules” — and those rules are clearly laid out, and it doesn’t seem so hard to do. I’ll try not to burden you with so many links after this.

Lynn Street
Huntington St

https://vimeo.com/399733860