posted by O-Trap

Holy shit, that would be huge.  Where did you see that?

https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/19/french-study-finds-anti-malarial-and-antibiotic-combo-could-reduce-covid-19-duration/

Obviously not guaranteed, but promising. 

 There are a number of promising medications in the works with thousands of scientists working overtime to speed their delivery.  A lot of people rising to the challenge.

Looks like things have not slowed in Italy.  Saw where their deaths passed China.  Also saw where NY has almost half of confirmed cases in US.

posted by majorspark

Looks like things have not slowed in Italy.  Saw where their deaths passed China.  Also saw where NY has almost half of confirmed cases in US.

Italy has passed China (assuming China's not messing with their numbers).

The state of New York has 4150 cases, the US has 11,350. So not quite half, but the "most" for sure.

posted by iclfan2

The good news is that there is a malaria drug that seems to work for this (I believe there was even a case study done) . The FDA just approved it for use.

Which one?

I think I still have my Malarone and Doxy from when I was in Africa.

Malarone gave me some wicked vivid dreams whereas Doxy just gave me an upset stomach so I stopped taking them.

posted by majorspark

Looks like things have not slowed in Italy.  Saw where their deaths passed China.  Also saw where NY has almost half of confirmed cases in US.

Where all my company's investors are.  No wonder they're acting so skittish.

Had a staff meeting this afternoon. Some hospitals are turning entire floors/wings into COVID units to limit staff exposure. But many of the hospitals in the region are really slow, and staff are actually being kept home due lack of inpatients. If anyone presents with symptoms, they’re making sure you’re not severely sick, testing, and sending you home. 

posted by friendfromlowry

 If anyone presents with symptoms, they’re making sure you’re not severely sick, testing, and sending you home. 

That's how it should work - you can't waste a bed on someone who may not need it.

But I wonder if this malaria drug will change the game.  Although it sounds like it will only be administered to the critically ill, to start.  But, in theory, if it's effective then giving it to someone who tests positive might significantly reduce their severity AND severely limit the spread.

posted by gut

That's how it should work - you can't waste a bed on someone who may not need it.

But I wonder if this malaria drug will change the game.  Although it sounds like it will only be administered to the critically ill, to start.  But, in theory, if it's effective then giving it to someone who tests positive might significantly reduce their severity AND severely limit the spread.

I'll wait for the FDA approval before thinking it will change the game. 

I've read conflicting articles about using a malaria drugs as treatment. I don't recall specifics, but they say it you could end up worse off.

What about this though? Nice if true!

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200317_48/

posted by ptown_trojans_1

I'll wait for the FDA approval before thinking it will change the game.

I believe there have already been 3 studies in China and Korea showing the efficacy.  UK banned export of the drug a week or so ago.  There is a strong negative correlation between malaria countries and coronavirus cases.  It has been found to be effective, in the past, to treat MERS and SARS (which are also coronaviruses).

Just nice to hear something positive. There’s drugs out there (possibly) helping and so far we’re keeping things under control. The case count will keep climbing and that’s okay. I personally haven’t heard of anyone being too sick to be helped. Seems like the recurring theme is “yeah maybe you have it but get the hell out before someone sicker than you comes along.” There was a death in Toledo today possibly being linked to it but the guy was in his 90s. 

I take as a good sign that they are evaluating things in Ohio. OHSAA met and haven’t canceled the spring season and will have a decision in 48 hours on the ending of winter sports.

posted by Ironman92

I take as a good sign that they are evaluating things in Ohio. OHSAA met and haven’t canceled the spring season and will have a decision in 48 hours on the ending of winter sports.

Have to think the winter sport will get banged soon.

Spring will depend on Supreme Leader DeWine and if they cancel school the rest of the year.     Baseball is still salvageable.    The first couple of weeks were always hit or miss with the weather and the tourny was always so spread out.   They can condense the tourny much more which will put a huge emphasis on deep pitching staffs.

SHIT IT GOT SEAN PEYTON

posted by friendfromlowry

SHIT IT GOT SEAN PEYTON

Maybe now the NFL will actually take it serious. Doubt it though. 

posted by thavoice

Have to think the winter sport will get banged soon.

 

I would just keep everything open-ended.  Don't cancel ANYTHING.  If you play into the summer, you play into the summer.  

And now 2 Lakers players have tested positive. Along with 3 members of the Sixers organization. 

And now a Celtics player has also tested positive. 

posted by wildcats20

And now a Celtics player has also tested positive. 

That player is Marcus Smart. 

I haven't scrolled through every page on this thread but is it true that this started in China from the consumption of a bat?

Donovan Mitchel said in Instagram despite testing positive he’s had no symptoms. It’s a bizarre virus.

I am not surprised of any pro athlete getting it

At this point, I'm not surprised at ANYONE getting it, unless you've been in your house for the past 2 weeks.

posted by wildcats20

And now a Celtics player has also tested positive. 

The NBA is getting hit "hard" because they were over in China playing games basically when the outbreak started.