DHEC COVID19 Update (it’s not good)

[AustinTiger77]

Positive test rate @ 22.3% is spectacularly bad.

The pediatric cases are horrible news. Would like to learn more about those children. Underlying conditions? Prolonged exposure to infected adults?

Glad they are reporting the # of patients on vents (188), but out of how many available? Would also like to know about ICU/negative pressure capacity. https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/so...d-cases-mis-c-associated-covid-19-daily-covid

 

[tiger1995]

Positive test rate @ 22.3% is spectacularly bad.

The pediatric deaths are horrible news. Would like to learn more about the children who died. Underlying conditions?

Glad they are reporting the # of patients on vents (188), but out of how many available? Would also like to know about ICU/negative pressure capacity. https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/so...d-cases-mis-c-associated-covid-19-daily-covid

Where does it say anything about pediatric deaths? I just read where 2 kids were diagnosed with MIS-C.

 

[RodnHe]

14% percent of hospitalization is COVID. 14% The sky is not falling. Infection rate is increasing. Stop panicking.

 

[fatpiggy]

Positive test rate @ 22.3% is spectacularly bad.

The pediatric deaths are horrible news. Would like to learn more about the children who died. Underlying conditions?

Glad they are reporting the # of patients on vents (188), but out of how many available? Would also like to know about ICU/negative pressure capacity. https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/so...d-cases-mis-c-associated-covid-19-daily-covid

" said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist. “MIS-C is a serious health complication linked to COVID-19 and is all the more reason why we must stop the spread of this virus"


Does our leading expert really think that we are going to stop the spread of Covid? She should be fired.

 

[Whenry]

Panic demic

 

[Buzzards Roost]

The article I read just mentioned the diagnosis of MIS-C in two SC children with no mention of fatality. Nobody wants his or her child to have it but most don’t die. I seem to remember that the syndrome was known before Covid 19 but is associated with it.

 

[PawsFan_]

Where does it say anything about pediatric deaths? I just read where 2 kids were diagnosed with MIS-C.

There was a child that passed this weekend. It was the first loss of someone under the age of 10 in the state.

 

[PawsFan_]

Positive test rate @ 22.3% is spectacularly bad.

That's a 77.7% negative rate. Testing is far more focused now.

 

[CUfan1971]

Positive test rate @ 22.3% is spectacularly bad.

The pediatric deaths are horrible news. Would like to learn more about the children who died. Underlying conditions?

Glad they are reporting the # of patients on vents (188), but out of how many available? Would also like to know about ICU/negative pressure capacity. https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/so...d-cases-mis-c-associated-covid-19-daily-covid

when you consider they are testing people who for the most part are strong candidates to have by either having symptoms and/or been in direct contact with someone, and still about 4 of every 5 don’t have it, that’s a good thing.

 

[Tigerfaith]

Positive test rate @ 22.3% is spectacularly bad.

The pediatric deaths are horrible news. Would like to learn more about the children who died. Underlying conditions?

Glad they are reporting the # of patients on vents (188), but out of how many available? Would also like to know about ICU/negative pressure capacity. https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/so...d-cases-mis-c-associated-covid-19-daily-covid

Many more people tested...death rate continues to go down.

 

[AustinTiger77]

14% percent of hospitalization is COVID. 14% The sky is not falling. Infection rate is increasing. Stop panicking.

14% of overall hospital capacity is an irrelevant stat, which is why I’ve asked them to stop reporting it. The vast majority of hospital rooms aren’t appropriate or available for covid19 patients. The more relevant figures would be ICU capacity & rooms w/ negative pressure capacity. The hospital where I work spent $5million retro-fitting existing rooms so they would be negative pressure capable because the regular Med/surg rooms aren’t appropriate.

 

[AustinTiger77]

Where does it say anything about pediatric deaths? I just read where 2 kids were diagnosed with MIS-C.

you’re right. I’ll correct that.

 

[Orangetown]

14% percent of hospitalization is COVID. 14% The sky is not falling. Infection rate is increasing. Stop panicking.

Over 1,400 hospital beds are occupied with COVID patients. That’s a huge increase from May.

 

[dickerj]

when you consider they are testing people who for the most part are strong candidates to have by either having symptoms and/or been in direct contact with someone, and still about 4 of every 5 don’t have it, that’s a good thing.

What makes you think this? Just curious? As far as I can tell, there are more people being tested without suspicion now because employers are mandating it and elective surgeries have started back (all which require COVID screening).

 

[downsouthcubbie]

There was a child that passed this weekend. It was the first loss of someone under the age of 10 in the state.

Was the first death of a child under 5 years of age..

 

[AustinTiger77]

The article I read just mentioned the diagnosis of MIS-C in two SC children with no mention of fatality. Nobody wants his or her child to have it but most don’t die. I seem to remember that the syndrome was known before Covid 19 but is associated with it.

Over 1,400 hospital beds are occupied with COVID patients. That’s a huge increase from May.

There were 400-500 patients a/ Covid in SC hispitals at the start of June. Over 1,400 now. Not great. Stay home. If you have to go out, wear a mask.

 

[Buzzards Roost]

I was just referring to the rare pediatric syndrome. No doubt SC is out of control. And not likely to improve soon.

 

[AustinTiger77]

I was just referring to the rare pediatric syndrome. No doubt SC is out of control. And not likely to improve soon.

it won’t improve unless/until people stay out of bars/restaurants/most retail establishments & wear masks anytime they are out of their homes & are within 10 feet of others.

 

[ArmyTiger27]

it won’t improve unless/until people stay out of bars/restaurants/most retail establishments & wear masks anytime they are out of their homes & are within 10 feet of others.

hey everyone out there in the food industry, we are sorry, but you're out of a job.

make sure to wear your mask and practice social distancing while you're filing for unemployment.

 

[fatpiggy]

it won’t improve unless/until people stay out of bars/restaurants/most retail establishments & wear masks anytime they are out of their homes & are within 10 feet of others.

Now its 10 feet? What happened to 6 feet?

Mask when you are outdoors?

You people wonder why no one listens to you?

 

[AustinTiger77]

hey everyone out there in the food industry, we are sorry, but you're out of a job.

make sure to wear your mask and practice social distancing while you're filing for unemployment.

Take out is a great option. And tip generously.

 

[AustinTiger77]

Now its 10 feet? What happened to 6 feet?

Mask when you are outdoors?

You people wonder why no one listens to you?

Outdoors & around others, I’m wearing a mask. And so is everyone in my area. It’s common sense. Quibble over 6 feet vs 10 feet if you want. That’s not an argument worth having.

 

[TigerinLA]

I DON'T Care anymore about numbers. People are going to get sick. Let nature run it's course. Maybe this will cause fat people to get healthy.

 

[fatpiggy]

Outdoors & around others, I’m wearing a mask. And so is everyone in my area. It’s common sense. Quibble over 6 feet vs 10 feet if you want. That’s not an argument worth having.

I don't do masks and carry about my life as normal. You guys are like the little boy that cried wolf. No one is listening to this garbage anymore. You all have moved the goalposts so many times you have lost all credibility.

And no, wearing a mask outdoors is the antithesis of common sense.

 

[kgwillison]

I am a bit confused. If SC rates for infection are going up as a % of people tested because people who think they might have it are self-selecting, wouldn’t the same be likely true elsewhere? In NY, the % of infected people being tested is very low. Why is there such a difference ... unless the situation is far worse in SC?

 

[ArmyTiger27]

Take out is a great option. And tip generously.

I’d love to find anyone on the board who works as a waiter/waitress.

Anyone out there? Are you making the same or more from takeout only tips?

 

[nytigerfan]

Many more people tested...death rate continues to go down.

not in SC.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/south-carolina-coronavirus-cases.html

 

[RodnHe]

I got beside a car in Easley yesterday at a traffic light. The lady had a face shield and a mask on in the car by herself. The more peculiar thing I noticed she had her window down and a cigarette in her hand.

 

[AustinTiger77]

I’d love to find anyone on the board who works as a waiter/waitress.

Anyone out there? Are you making the same or more from takeout only tips?

My niece is a waitress in NC & she’s making more than ever- but she’s on the coast.

 

[AustinTiger77]

I don't do masks and carry about my life as normal. You guys are like the little boy that cried wolf. No one is listening to this garbage anymore. You all have moved the goalposts so many times you have lost all credibility.

And no, wearing a mask outdoors is the antithesis of common sense.

Then why engage with the post?

 

[fatpiggy]

Then why engage with the post?

Because I think its important to call out the hypocrisy and falsities. You can state your opinion and I can state mine. Thats how these message boards work.

 

[dbjork6317]

I’d love to find anyone on the board who works as a waiter/waitress.

Anyone out there? Are you making the same or more from takeout only tips?

I’m glad to see that you’re concerned about the financial well being of America’s restaurant workers and that you fully support moving to a living wage compensation model for them so that they no longer need to rely on tips.

 

[MBTiger23]

Does anyone know how many children under the age of 10 die from the flu each year? Serious question I can't find it anywhere.

 

[Grayman109]

My whole thing is, whether you believe its a big deal or not, just wear a mask when you go out. The more people who do that, the faster everything gets back to some sense of normal.

 

[hmoore714]

My niece is a waitress in NC & she’s making more than ever- but she’s on the coast.

Not sure where she is, but I've been to Wilmington and Morehead City the past few weekends. They are doing zero social distancing. I bet she is raking it in right now.

 

[AustinTiger77]

Not sure where she is, but I've been to Wilmington and Morehead City the past few weekends. They are doing zero social distancing. I bet she is raking it in right now.

Ocean Isle Beach

 

[shortbus22]

I’m glad to see that you’re concerned about the financial well being of America’s restaurant workers and that you fully support moving to a living wage compensation model for them so that they no longer need to rely on tips.

They would make less money that way. All the servers I know understand that. Not surprised you don’t.

Also, I find you to be insufferable around social issues. I mean, like, a real asshole. Arguing for the sake or arguing. Hope life turns around for you one day. Would be terrible to go through the whole thing as such a bitch.

 

[Solid Orange Blood]

Thanks for the fear porn op.

 

[clemsonfan3]

Was the first death of a child under 5 years of age..

These types of deaths don't matter to certain people. Has to be something like an actress married to John Travolta with breast cancer to illicit palpable levels of empathy and care.

 

[CUTiger81]

I got beside a car in Easley yesterday at a traffic light. The lady had a face shield and a mask on in the car by herself. The more peculiar thing I noticed she had her window down and a cigarette in her hand.

Wearing a mask alone in your car is like going to bed alone with a condom on your dick.