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CoVid-19 Part VII - 169 cases ROI (2 deaths) 45 in NI (as of 15 March) *Read OP*
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The long incubation would be the "killer app" for such a pathogen. Covid is a good example. In both MERS and SARS, while more deadly people became obviously unwell and weren't nearly as infectious before symptoms kicked in, so containment was much simpler. This virus has a much longer period of being asymptomatic and infectious.I would say the Black Death was a closer fit. 70% mortality rate in many places. An ebola style hemorrhagic fever, that had a 14 day incubation period with asymptomatic or mild symptom infectiousness, would likely replicate the black death, and then some.
Yeah I have the half face one with PP3 filters. I found it fine if not moving about much, but I'd not be jogging with one.Funsterdelux wrote: »You wouldnt be long getting used to them though. Ive been using one (same but without eye shield)whilst kangooing the concrete floor.. They seem a bit restrictive at the start but you ll be greatful you did use them.
I remember reading a US military report into military personnel wearing gas masks and they found a major drop off in combat effectiveness and it was mostly down to the restricted breathing and that would be for young very fit men in their early twenties for the most part. Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.
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Pseudonym121 wrote: »Well, walks are very low risk but after running the figures for this about 3 weeks ago now I'm very much in the "We need to do EVERYTHING we can to stop spread" camp.
Plus, I think most of my Consultant colleagues and I seem to be taking the view that we not only need to keep ourselves safe for ourselves but also for our patients. There's only 1300 of us employed in the HSE. We need to be there when we're needed --- hence no walks or anything else risky. I don't think walks and exercise need to be banned but I certainly wouldn't be doing them outside. The indoor treadmill or garden is where its at ;-)
Hell, I have a Consultant colleague and friend who is out on fairly long-term sick leave with a very serious issue who is accelerating his return to work so he can be back by the end of the month. He's literally sprinting towards the fire instead of away from it. It makes me proud of the front line staff.
My thanks to you and your colleagues.
I am fortunate to live outside an urban area and have taken to increasing my level of fitness by increasing exercise with long hill walks, as I understand that is likely beneficial for the immune system. The scenery helps.
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My thanks to you and your colleagues.
I am fortunate to live outside an urban area and have taken to increasing my level of fitness by increasing exercise with long hill walks, as I understand that is likely beneficial for the immune system. The scenery helps.
That's lovely, seems very peaceful.0 -
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