OK DISers. Do you know someone personally that has the Virus?

[Skywalker]

Not sure...there is someone in my town that has it, but they are not releasing his name. I might know "male in his 40's" or I might not lol

 

[DisneyLover1217]

No.

 

[RamblingMad]

No. That's because getting tested in really challenging. This might change over the next couple of weeks, but it's the reality now.

 

[Lehuaann]

After returning from WDW on December 26, I came down with the symptoms of Coronavirus (mainly low fever, sore throat) on December 27/28. DH took me to a walk-in clinic because I thought it was strep. Test was negative. Still don’t know what it was

 

[godisney14]

No.

So far in Chicago (Illinois actually, but you know ) 64 cases, no deaths as of today.

From the known cases so far, the average number of days since first symptoms appeared:

• 7 days until severe and sudden onset of respiratory illness and pneumonia
• 14 days until death

So, it could another week or so to see the first death report.

It’s important to monitor conditions in isolation/quarantine for any symptoms (even if it might be minor cold or flu) for a week. And, hopefully, you are near a family member who can take you to the hospital if it happens. It’s possible for some cases to go from minor symptoms walking at home to lying on the ICU bed within 24 hours.

 

[kdonnel]

Not personally but someone in my work building was diagnosed. I work on the 1st floor, they work on the 11th.

 

[barkley]

No, and today I reached out to three friends in Seattle and their answer was also no. I’m about two hours away from Seattle, and our county has zero cases. And as a pharmacist I believe that number. No one has been into the pharmacy over the last few weeks with respiratory symptoms.

spokane county has announced our first confirmed cases-3

 

[Farro]

From the known cases so far, the average number of days since first symptoms appeared:

• 7 days until severe and sudden onset of respiratory illness and pneumonia
• 14 days until death

So, it could another week or so to see the first death report.

It’s important to monitor conditions in isolation/quarantine for any symptoms (even if it might be minor cold or flu) for a week. And, hopefully, you are near a family member who can take you to the hospital if it happens. It’s possible for some cases to go from minor symptoms walking at home to lying on the ICU bed within 24 hours.

Thanks.

I was just answering the question with the latest news as of today.

 

[Minnie1222]

No! And surprisingly no one in my circle of friends, family, or colleagues can personally name someone that has the virus.

 

[godisney14]

No, and today I reached out to three friends in Seattle and their answer was also no. I’m about two hours away from Seattle, and our county has zero cases. And as a pharmacist I believe that number. No one has been into the pharmacy over the last few weeks with respiratory symptoms.

Infected individuals would not be going to the local pharmacy if they start experiencing pulmonary failures. They would be in the hospital bed.

 

[gotomu212]

Yes- a spouse of one of the teachers at our kids’ school and 2 coworkers from Seattle that work on one of my project teams.

So far from latest updates they are all mild and able to home quarantine. However an email from one said that mild means one of the worse flus shes ever had and she basically lays under 5 blankets, tries to drink soup, and in general wishes a tree would fall through her roof on her (direct quote). They are 30s, late 40s, and early 50s.

 

[lynxstch]

No! Thankfully. But every time I sneeze I asses if I feel ok !

Please edit your post and add another s to your assess word, so you don't get points from a mod! lol!

 

[lynxstch]

No we don't know anyone, and no cases have been found in our neck of the woods,,thankfully, so far

 

[Jennasis]

No.

 

[LSUmiss]

Please edit your post and add another s to your assess word, so you don't get points from a mod! lol!

Thanks!

 

[indimom]

No. No cases in our hospital. I work there, I would know. No suspicious cases through the ER either. My niece works in one of the local pharmacies. They haven't noticed any uptick in dry-coughers asking about otc meds. So, I don't think it's here yet. We're a pretty small town.

 

[Monykalyn]

No, but I believe many know someone who has had it but just not tested/diagnosed.

This! Personally I think the virus has been here for a while. We always get some "flu like symptoms" in the hospitals and LTC-negative for flu or strep etc. Usually just shrug off and docs say "viral" . This year though???? Wonder how many - if any-were just not diagnosed.

My brother lives in San Diego. A nasty respiratory virus ran through his house a few weeks ago. All his kids got it, and he just got over it. Was sick for 2 full weeks. It fit all the symptoms for Covid-19. His wife has it now, and they are going to get her tested.

Really hope not!

After returning from WDW on December 26, I came down with the symptoms of Coronavirus (mainly low fever, sore throat) on December 27/28. DH took me to a walk-in clinic because I thought it was strep. Test was negative. Still don’t know what it was

And they wouldn't test you now either unless your were imminent respiratory failure.

Infected individuals would not be going to the local pharmacy if they start experiencing pulmonary failures. They would be in the hospital bed.

Pulmonary/respiratory distress - yes hospital. BUt when I get cold or sore throat I send hubs to the store or if I run in I get it quick. By definition you gotta think most people in a pharmacy are sick (even if it's managing a chronic illness and need their meds).

Offshoot- I have seasonal allergies and asthma meaning I cough a lot, especially if there are odors or perfumes etc. Is anyone else afraid to cough out in public now?

 

[hereyago]

Not yet

 

[Kitty 34]

This! Personally I think the virus has been here for a while. We always get some "flu like symptoms" in the hospitals and LTC-negative for flu or strep etc. Usually just shrug off and docs say "viral" . This year though???? Wonder how many - if any-were just not diagnosed.
Really hope not!
And they wouldn't test you now either unless your were imminent respiratory failure.
Pulmonary/respiratory distress - yes hospital. BUt when I get cold or sore throat I send hubs to the store or if I run in I get it quick. By definition you gotta think most people in a pharmacy are sick (even if it's managing a chronic illness and need their meds).

Offshoot- I have seasonal allergies and asthma meaning I cough a lot, especially if there are odors or perfumes etc. Is anyone else afraid to cough out in public now?

YES With my lung disease I always have a dry cough so yes, the other today at the store I suppressed my cough by constantly drinking water!

 

[goodeats]

I do not know anyone that has tested positive or that has had severe symptoms.

Odds are though that the virus has been in the US since December. I'm sure there are lots of people who have or have had a mild case that don't know that's what they had. I had an illness after flying in Feb that involved chills, body aches, wheezing and chest pain/crackling. My DH got it a few weeks later when COVID was a more popular topic, but there were no tests. Maybe it was, maybe it wasn't?