Can you survive COVID-19? Probably not // Puedes sobrevivir a COVID-19? Problalemente no

in palnet •  5 years ago  (edited)

From 1918 to 1920, a pandemic wreaked havoc and infected nearly 500 million people, with estimates of 17 to 50 million dead. Due to wartime propaganda, this outbreak of H1N1 was incorrectly called the "Spanish Flu." In 2009 it was called "Swine Flu." In 2007, a medical study found that the H1N1 strain was no stronger than any previous flu and factors of the time period such as malnourishment, overcrowding and poor hygeine were prominent factors in the large numbers of deaths. In late 2009, I contracted H1N1 and though I remember almost nothing of the 3 days I spent lying on the floor in self-imposed isolation, I agree with this statement. I had a 19 month old baby and very pregnant girlfriend in tow, and none of the three became ill or otherwise had complications. The after-effects of the illness were another thing, but considering I fed a family of three on $7 an hour, I was not in perfect health to begin with. (This also coincides with a "free" flu shot at Kmart and an incubation period between that inoculation and a sudden illness, typical to the H1N1 strain. But this is a story for another day.) What did the doctor tell me after he said I had tested positive for H1N1? "Go home, get some rest and drink plenty of fluids. The fever will break after 24 hours or so. If you are not better by Monday, come to Urgent Care and we will follow up." He sent me home!

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H1N1 Virus; image source: Center for Disease Control

De 1918 a 1920, una pandemia causó estragos e infectó a casi 500 millones de personas, con estimaciones de 17 a 50 millones de muertos. Debido a la propaganda de la guerra, este brote de H1N1 fue llamado incorrectamente "Gripe Española". En 2009 se llamó "Gripe porcina". En 2007, un estudio médico determinó que la cepa de H1N1 no era más fuerte que cualquier gripe anterior y que factores del período de tiempo como la desnutrición, el hacinamiento y la mala higiene eran factores destacados en el gran número de muertes. A finales de 2009, contraje la gripe H1N1 y aunque no recuerdo casi nada de los 3 días que pasé tirado en el suelo en aislamiento autoimpuesto, estoy de acuerdo con esta afirmación. Tuve un bebé de 19 meses y una novia muy embarazada, y ninguno de los tres se enfermó o tuvo complicaciones. Las secuelas de la enfermedad fueron otra cosa, pero considerando que alimenté a una familia de tres con 7 dólares la hora, no estaba en perfecta salud para empezar. (Esto también coincide con una vacuna "gratis" contra la gripe en Kmart y un período de incubación entre esa inoculación y una enfermedad repentina, típica de la cepa H1N1. Pero esta es una historia para otro día). ¿Qué me dijo el médico después de decir que había dado positivo en el análisis del H1N1? "Vete a casa, descansa un poco y bebe mucho líquido. La fiebre desaparecerá después de unas 24 horas". Si no mejora para el lunes, acuda a la sala de urgencias y le haremos un seguimiento". Me envió a casa!

So what's the difference between H1N1 and COVID-19? Not much. Both are a mutated version of influenza, both seem to hit the elderly particularly hard, and both mutated a little and began to strike younger adults. The areas hardest hit are Hubei Province (population 58.5 million) China, where the city of Wuhan contains 19 million alone. Lombardy region of Italy (population 10 million, 3.5 million of whom live in the city of Milan.) To put the population density of these two regions in perspective, this is the same as combining the populations of Texas and California into an area roughly the size of Guyana. To call the areas "overcrowded" would be an extreme understatement. These two regions alone have a higher population than the United Kingdom.

Entonces, cuál es la diferencia entre el H1N1 y el COVID-19? No mucha. Ambos son una versión mutada de la gripe, ambos parecen golpear con especial fuerza a los ancianos, y ambos mutaron un poco y comenzaron a golpear a los adultos más jóvenes. Las zonas más afectadas son la provincia de Hubei (población de 58,5 millones), China, donde la ciudad de Wuhan tiene 19 millones de habitantes. región de Lombardía en Italia (población 10 millones, 3,5 millones de los cuales viven en la ciudad de Milán.) Para poner en perspectiva la densidad de población de estas dos regiones, esto es lo mismo que combinar las poblaciones de Texas y California en un área aproximadamente del tamaño de Guyana. Llamar a las zonas "superpobladas" sería una subestimación extrema. Estas dos regiones por sí solas tienen una población mayor que el Reino Unido.

I asked a paramedic for her assessment // Le pedí a un paramédico su evaluación

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Contenido del mensaje de texto: "La forma original que presentaba era como una gripe amplificada. Principalmente síntomas respiratorios superiores. Ahora ha mutado ligeramente. Lo que estamos viendo aquí es lo que hay en Italia. Mientras que las personas mayores siguen siendo más afectadas, ahora hay varios casos de personas más jóvenes que no tenían problemas subyacentes que se han vuelto muy enfermos e incluso mortales. El hospital Amery está en cuarentena. Se nos ha dicho que si traemos a un paciente que sospechemos que tiene el virus también estaremos en cuarentena lejos de nuestros hogares. Eso es lo que nos preocupa."

Wash your damn hands! // Lávate las malditas manos!

At work today, I went to the restroom and sat in the stall watching people come in and counting who washed their hands. In the period around the lunch break, 8 went in to urinate. All touched their genitals to do so. None washed their hands. All touched the same exact spot on the door as they left. I saw two of them rubbing their eyes and putting their safety glasses back on their faces as they left. It occurred to me that humans are pretty disgusting and that everywhere you look in public, there is a multitude of bacteria and viruses just waiting to be ingested. You likely get lucky every day as you are probably exactly like these people.

Hoy en el trabajo, fui al baño y me senté en el puesto a ver entrar a la gente y a contar quién se lavó las manos. En el período alrededor de la hora del almuerzo, 8 personas entraron a orinar. Todos se tocaron los genitales para hacerlo. Nadie se lavó las manos. Todos tocaron el mismo punto exacto de la puerta cuando se fueron. Vi a dos de ellos frotándose los ojos y poniéndose las gafas de seguridad en la cara cuando se fueron. Se me ocurrió que los humanos son bastante repugnantes y que por todas partes donde se mira en público, hay una multitud de bacterias y virus esperando a ser ingeridos. Es probable que tengas suerte todos los días, ya que probablemente eres exactamente como esta gente.

So what does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have to say? They say WASH YOUR DAMN HANDS!

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Image is a screenshot of an email sent by [email protected]

Entonces, qué tiene que decir el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos? Dicen que LÁVATE LAS MALDITAS MANOS!

El contenido del correo electrónico:

"Esto es lo que hay que saber
sobre el Coronavirus

Es probable que hayas oído hablar del Coronavirus (oficialmente llamado "2019-Novel Coronavirus" o "COVID-19") en las noticias. Aunque el riesgo inmediato para la salud sigue siendo bajo para los estadounidenses y todavía no hay una vacuna, todavía hay formas de ayudar a prevenir la propagación de este virus.

Para prevenir la propagación de esta enfermedad o de otras enfermedades, incluyendo la gripe:
Lávese las manos a menudo con agua y jabón,
Cúbrete la boca y la nariz al toser o estornudar,
Quédate en casa cuando estés enfermo, y
Vea a su médico si cree que está enfermo.

Visite el sitio web de los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades para obtener más información sobre el Coronavirus, incluyendo lo que debe saber sobre los síntomas, tratamientos, pruebas y otras preguntas frecuentes.

Atentamente,
El equipo de HealthCare.gov"

Quarantine: You'll die in your home // Cuarentena: Morirás en tu casa

I cannot speculate as the the validity of the video at the end of the following link, but I can tell you what I know about dead bodies. They turn gray, and this woman definitely looks dead. You cannot expect perfectly healthy men and women to answer your call for assistance, or anyone's for that matter, if you consider the sheer number of unecessary calls made to 911 and other similar emergency telephone systems. If you are not prepared to completely quarantine yourself and not emerge until the threat is over, your chances of survival are not good. In other words: you're probably going to die.

Watch here // Mira Aqui:

Cubita Now: ‘Nos abandonaron’, dice actor italiano atrapado en su casa con el cadáver de su hermana que murió por el coronavirus

No puedo especular como la validez del video al final del siguiente enlace, pero puedo decirles lo que sé sobre los cadáveres. Se vuelven grises, y esta mujer definitivamente parece muerta. No puedes esperar que hombres y mujeres perfectamente saludables respondan a tu llamada de asistencia, o a la de cualquiera, si consideras el gran número de llamadas innecesarias hechas al 911 y otros sistemas telefónicos de emergencia similares. Si no estás preparado para ponerte en cuarentena completamente y no emerger hasta que la amenaza termine, tus posibilidades de supervivencia no son buenas. En otras palabras: probablemente vas a morir.

So what can you do? // Y qué puedes hacer?

First things first, you must understand how a virus operates. That is research you are going to have to do on your own. I am not a doctor and I cannot account for any misunderstandings, learning disabilities or ignorance on your part and I will not even try to convey any message to you in anything medical. What can I tell you? I can tell you what I would do.

  • I will only consume and bathe in water that has been previously boiled and stored in a dark, cool place in a sealed container. Why? Why does your body go through a fever?

  • I have stocked up on dry food supplies and stored them in airtight containers. Why? Because they must be boiled to be cooked. Heat kills living things. Viruses are alive!

  • I am not telling anybody what I do or don't have. Your failure to plan ahead is not my concern. I have my own loved ones and obligations to them to survive, as do you. While I may mourn your passing, you will certainly pass sooner if you come to take what is rightfully mine. I wish you the best of luck.

  • I am not leaving until AFTER the all clear is given. Nobody goes in or out of my home. For all intents and purposes, it looks deserted. All entrances are sealed and defended with deadly force. This home is my clean room and if anyone enters who is infected this once clean sancturary is permanenty desecrated. A door serves two purposes: it protects you from contaminants, and others from you.

Lo primero es lo primero, debes entender cómo funciona un virus. Esa es una investigación que vas a tener que hacer por tu cuenta. No soy un doctor y no puedo explicar ningún malentendido, problemas de aprendizaje o ignorancia por su parte y ni siquiera intentaré transmitirle ningún mensaje en algo médico. Qué puedo decirle? Puedo decirle lo que haría.

  • Sólo consumiré y me bañaré en agua que haya sido previamente hervida y almacenada en un lugar oscuro y fresco en un recipiente sellado. Por qué? Por qué tu cuerpo tiene fiebre?

  • He almacenado provisiones de comida seca y las he guardado en contenedores herméticos. ¿Por qué? Porque deben ser hervidos para ser cocinados. El calor mata a los seres vivos. ¡Los virus están vivos!

  • No le diré a nadie lo que tengo o no tengo. Tu fracaso en planear por adelantado no es mi preocupación. Tengo mis propios seres queridos y obligaciones con ellos para sobrevivir, como tú. Mientras que yo puedo llorar tu muerte, ciertamente morirás antes si vienes a tomar lo que es mío por derecho. Le deseo la mejor de las suertes.

  • No me iré hasta que se dé el visto bueno. Nadie entra o sale de mi casa. A todos los efectos, parece desierta. Todas las entradas están selladas y defendidas con fuerza mortal. Esta casa es mi cuarto limpio y si alguien entra que esté infectado este santuario una vez limpio es permanentemente profanado. Una puerta sirve para dos propósitos: te protege de los contaminantes, y a otros de ti.

Loved Ones First // Los seres queridos primero

If you've neglected this part of your life and you're feeling a little guilty, put down your phone or tablet. Close your laptop. Put your computer to sleep. Walk into the next room, dial the number, write a letter or get into your car and go spend some time with your loved ones or at least talk to them. The internet will be here when you get back. Nothing hurts more than the regret of forgetting to say goodbye to a loved one. And take a breath. You're alive and there's still going to be time. Everybody might be saying that this is the end of the world, but they don't know that nor do they mean it. If your time comes, hey, it is what it is! But spend the time you are here right.

Si has descuidado esta parte de tu vida y te sientes un poco culpable, deja el teléfono o la tableta. Cierra tu portátil. Ponga su computadora a dormir. Camina a la habitación de al lado, marca el número, escribe una carta o sube a tu auto y ve a pasar un rato con tus seres queridos o por lo menos habla con ellos. El Internet estará aquí cuando regreses. Nada duele más que el arrepentimiento de haber olvidado despedirse de un ser querido. Y tomar un respiro. Estás vivo y todavía habrá tiempo. Todo el mundo puede estar diciendo que es el fin del mundo, pero no lo saben ni lo quieren decir. Si llega tu momento, ¡es lo que es! Pero pasa el tiempo que estás aquí bien.

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Good post.

However, you do realize that covid-19 has a 3% fatality rate. Yes, it's high. But 97% survive. So, actually, we probably will survive this - unless you have other underlying factors. I think a positive attitude will be a huge factor in making sure you're part of the 97% instead of the 3%.

It’s not the illness that’s going to kill. It’s the lack of preparation for prolonged quarantine. Almost nobody has water, food or medicine stored. They will die of dehydration, malnutrition, murder, or from the filth they are sure to live in.

True. It's also the blind panic itself that will kill. It's crazy.

True, but in this case the trash takes itself out.

Appreciated. May god save us from Corona Virus:(

True it is dangerous and especially for the elderly amongst us and occasionally some younger people but you can only hope that you do not get it because as you said not everyone takes the washing their hands seriously :)

After watching video after video of people fighting over toilet paper I wondered for a while if this was their first time wiping their asses. What a strange and disgusting world! This is why I have always been very selective of my friends.

Buen post, hermano.

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The virus is a chimera.

Of all the things you could have taken away from this or done, you only chose to click and make a comment based on a predetermined opinion of what you think my post is about. Read it. I said COVID-19 is just H1N1

I am not leaving until AFTER the all clear is given.

Given by who? The trustworthy authorities?lol
If you trust them to deliver the truth, that's fine.
I don't trust them.

Relying on an 'all clear' tells me you do trust them. Thats upto oyu of course, but I've found that people who trust 'the man' to advise them, are also the people that panic like headless chickens.
Hence my link to a humor post about panicking.
I don't expect you found it humorous.
People who love their authority figures tend to not smile too much (just an observation of mine , nothing empirical.)

Stay safe.

Clearly you have poor reading comprehension skills because you fail to understand the context of what I wrote. Since you’re intent on implying I panic, go to the first few posts and take a good look. Then hide behind me like everyone else lol

No, I'm intent on implying that you have no sense of humor. lol.

Your 'panic status' is not important to me.

hmmmm ok. you're passive aggressive. got it.

Ah, you're projecting..... Got it. lol

"Never forget, the Achilles heel of anyone who’s driving aim in life is to CONTROL the lives of other people is his or her aching need to be taken “seriously”.
No tyrant on any level can handle derision, it deflates them utterly by reducing their stature to its proper level in a way which they cannot escape"

That's why you're here. :-) I won't take you seriously. It doesn't have anything to do with me being a tyrant, it has to do with you being unable to assert yourself directly.

@lucylin normally when I post, I use words that people of low intelligence won't understand because it's annoying when they come here and say stupid things. The reason they do that is one of two reasons: 1...they do not have the capacity to understand what it is that they read and as a result drew a wrong conclusion and want to argue 2...they did not read what was written because they only think what they are told to and have already drawn a conclusion and are looking for attention. What's interesting about you is that you've done both. What is uninteresting is the passive aggressive manner in which you've done it. It's boring. Diversion is the tool of those unequipped to stand on their own. Either way, it doesn't affect me. Some very useful information is in the contents of the post for those who are smart enough to comprehend what I have written. If you do not understand it, you may have a learning disability.