The true victims are the healthier and younger ones who have passed on, most likely as a result of all the hype surrounding the virus. I don't understand that fear.
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Do You Know Anyone Who Has/Had Covid-19?
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A couple I know (in their late 40's, both fit and in good health) had it back in early April; it took them about two weeks to get over it, but both lost their sense of smell for the duration and a month or so afterwards. From what they said, their cyclic fevers and lethargy were the difficult part. Neither was hospitalized, and both are back to normal now.
We have had several members here who have gotten it, so technically we all "know" someone who has had it.
I have a small family, both parents have passed on, no siblings, so really no immediate family to report on. My husband and I have been pretty well locked down. Our ex-housemate's dad was in a care facility where one worker tested positive and then several residents there tested positive and the rest of the residents were isolated from everyone. Luckily his dad did not get sick. Several of my other friends have had family who did get sick.
Personally I am happy to hear that the poll on this is skewing toward the "no one" side as it means that the mitigation efforts were largely successful. However, with reopening happening, I'm keeping my ear to the rail in anticipation that more cases will be on the horizon. I hope that doesn't happen, though.
I have a small family, both parents have passed on, no siblings, so really no immediate family to report on. My husband and I have been pretty well locked down. Our ex-housemate's dad was in a care facility where one worker tested positive and then several residents there tested positive and the rest of the residents were isolated from everyone. Luckily his dad did not get sick. Several of my other friends have had family who did get sick.
Personally I am happy to hear that the poll on this is skewing toward the "no one" side as it means that the mitigation efforts were largely successful. However, with reopening happening, I'm keeping my ear to the rail in anticipation that more cases will be on the horizon. I hope that doesn't happen, though.
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A trombone player from San Antonio that I used to gig with got it. He was on a ventilator for a month, and in the hospital for 6 weeks. He's been moved to a rehab hospital, and hopefully will recover, but it was really touch and go for a while
I had it but never had any symptoms never knew I had it. Was tested 2 weeks ago for antigens which the test verified that I have the antigens.
You're presumably asymptomatic, presuming the antigen test was accurate. Wow, this is at the center of the WHO recent statement that more than 40% of new infections are caused by asymptomatic carriers.
@LBS-bass agree the numbers look like StayHome worked. Alarmed a bit by asymptomatic though.
@TheDirtyLowDown Most survive the bug but at some costs while many don't.
@DWBass seems like the Bug was circulating in Jan-Feb way before any alerts. Glad you made it. Have heard many talk of intense flus, elephant sitting on chest, etc.
condolences to all who have been affected.
My mom lost a cousin after 27 days in the hospital (central CA), my father-in-law also lost a cousin (NY), and a work related colleague who I had interaction with over the years and was fairly well known in the industry also died (NY).
I haven't known anyone else who has contracted it and recovered, only those who think they may have had it or something with similar symptoms in the late fall/early winter. The regional area where I live in my county hasn't been hit really much at all. The hospitals aren't even close to capacity, and a good chunk of the patients they are currently treating were transported in from other more rural counties that don't have as vast of a hospital system.
I haven't known anyone else who has contracted it and recovered, only those who think they may have had it or something with similar symptoms in the late fall/early winter. The regional area where I live in my county hasn't been hit really much at all. The hospitals aren't even close to capacity, and a good chunk of the patients they are currently treating were transported in from other more rural counties that don't have as vast of a hospital system.
The test was done at the National Institute Of Health. My cousin works there as an Infectious Disease specialist. He performed the test for me and I'm confident he knows what he is dong. I don't hold much stock in what the WHO says. ( neither do numerous of my family members who are doctors)
The wife of one of my best friends, which is pregnant. She's ok now.
A friend of mine and his wife, both doctors.
The brother of a colleague of mine, doctor. He was hospitalized and very sick.
The father of a friend of mine, doctor.
All are ok now, thankfully.
A friend of mine and his wife, both doctors.
The brother of a colleague of mine, doctor. He was hospitalized and very sick.
The father of a friend of mine, doctor.
All are ok now, thankfully.
Agree it's confusing. You didn't wake up with a headache, light sensitivity or funky feeling that wasn't a hangover one day?
I'm working on a theory that the reason I see so many people of all ages without masks is they do not know anyone who has survived it. For some it is the heaviest flu they've ever had, others not so much.
Curiously if you take asthma meds, they seem to mitigate the effects. My 3rd cousins, case in point, are both on inhalers and had very mild cases. Some smokers have reported the same but it is unclear if some other factors were in play.
Whatever, it seems that the bug will be around for a long while. I'm in Oregon, a rural state. I live in Portland but have spent the last four months in Eugene, pop 172k. There have been under 80 cases reported in the entire county, pop 352k. Chances seem remote that I'm going to run into one of the 80 but the asymptomatic carriers are real(?).
Have an outdoor gig on the 20th, another on the 27th that is indoors that I'm not doing albeit promised social distancing and separations of band and audience.
Curiously if you take asthma meds, they seem to mitigate the effects. My 3rd cousins, case in point, are both on inhalers and had very mild cases. Some smokers have reported the same but it is unclear if some other factors were in play.
Whatever, it seems that the bug will be around for a long while. I'm in Oregon, a rural state. I live in Portland but have spent the last four months in Eugene, pop 172k. There have been under 80 cases reported in the entire county, pop 352k. Chances seem remote that I'm going to run into one of the 80 but the asymptomatic carriers are real(?).
Have an outdoor gig on the 20th, another on the 27th that is indoors that I'm not doing albeit promised social distancing and separations of band and audience.
My drummer was really ill in November where he was out for over three weeks.
I now wonder if he had it then?
He is young around 27 years old or so, was hospitalized twice after passing out multiple times, said it was the worst illness he ever had. Has been well every since.
My county recently opened back up so will see him in a few week and ask him if he has been tested since the lockdown.
Other than that none direct, the Nursing Home in my small town had an outbreak of six or so that passed away.
I now wonder if he had it then?
He is young around 27 years old or so, was hospitalized twice after passing out multiple times, said it was the worst illness he ever had. Has been well every since.
My county recently opened back up so will see him in a few week and ask him if he has been tested since the lockdown.
Other than that none direct, the Nursing Home in my small town had an outbreak of six or so that passed away.
My son in law's father passed away with it, I'd known him for 10 years.
My daughter works in a hospital, 2 of the staff in her office (they sit at adjacent desks) had mild cases, both were back at work 7 days after the symptoms were gone.
My daughter works in a hospital, 2 of the staff in her office (they sit at adjacent desks) had mild cases, both were back at work 7 days after the symptoms were gone.
Yes, one of my much younger cousins. He was in his early 30's and recently left the Army late last year. He was a Ranger who did multiple tours in Afghanistan and Africa and was described as "healthy as a horse" by his mom when i called to offer condolences. She also described his illness and death as a horrific nightmare.
I also know two healthcare workers (husband and wife) both in their late 40's who had it and never really got very sick and were cleared to return to work about three weeks after their initial positive tests.
I also know two healthcare workers (husband and wife) both in their late 40's who had it and never really got very sick and were cleared to return to work about three weeks after their initial positive tests.
