Category: COVID-19

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What Happened on the Diamond Princess?

Post author By Admin
Post date May 2, 2020

Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Coronavirus

For many, the explosion of Coronavirus reports began with information about the Diamond Princess.

What really happened on that cruise ship with COVID-19?

The following explores some of the facts regarding this ship and its emergence into history with the largest number of Coronavirus cases outside of China at that particular time.

Original sail dates: January 20th – February 4th

The trip destinations included Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Problem was first detected when a passenger who left the ship in Hong Kong, seeking treatment at the hospital, tested positive to the Coronavirus. The ship docked in Hong Kong on January 25th, five days into the historic cruise. (1)

Feb. 3rd – Ship returned to dock at Yokohama, Japan, one day ahead of schedule. (1)

Feb. 4th – Announcement made that 10 people aboard the ship tested positive for SARS-CoV19. (5)

Feb. 5th – 14 day “observation” time began for passengers – similar to a stay-at-home order (5)

Feb. 19 – Non-infected individuals released from the ship (5)

End Feb. – 691 confirmed cases (5)

In total, there were 712 confirmed cases. (2) Total passengers on the ship 3711. (3)

Mechanical Ventilators – To Use or Not to Use?

Post author By Admin
Post date April 25, 2020

No one wants to be in a situation needing a mechanical ventilator.

In Covid-19 cases, is it best to use a mechanical ventilator?

This article expertly outlines the current observations regarding ventilators and Coronavirus.

News article concerning ventilator use

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NY Times News Article: What I Learned When My Husband Got Sick with Coronavirus

Post author By Admin
Post date April 24, 2020

Excellent article accounting one family’s experience dealing with Coronavirus.

Wondering what it’s like to experience COVID-19. This provides an insight into the experiences of the illness.

Read article.

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Face Mask Creation: Simple Solution

Post author By Admin
Post date April 20, 2020

The following is an easy, straight-forward method of constructing a face mask.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPx1yqvJgf4

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Working from Home – Ways to Get Paid

Post author By Admin
Post date April 16, 2020

For those who are now working virtually – meeting with clients via online platforms, you may be scrambling for practical ideas for getting paid.

The following are a few practical means to accomplish that:

Check in the mail

Ah – the “old-fashioned” way: receiving a check in the mail.

Many individuals have opted for this. It allows for easy tracking of payments for both the client as well as the business owner.

For those used to writing checks and that are not too tech-savy, it is an easy and preferred method to pay.

There are no transaction fees.

Google Pay

Google Pay advertises “no fee for debit or bank transfers.”

Three easy steps for person to pay you: (per instructions on Google Pay)

Open Google Pay
At the bottom, tap send.
Find your contact and follow the instructions.

Visit Google Pay

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Product Recommendation from a Teacher

Post author By Admin
Post date April 15, 2020

I know many of you have been looking for vitamin C.

The stores are sold out, and the online retailers are shipping slowly.

The following is a product recommended by a teacher who works with younger children. She normally takes it during the wintertime cold and flu season. She personally uses a smaller dose to avoid any stomach irritation from the vitamin C.

This is a great product for those looking for a vitamin C-based product.

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