Reuters is reporting that for the 7th straight day the United States has had 100,000 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus. That unprecedented increase in daily cases is far and above any other country in the world and it doesn’t look to be slowing. America is at the behest of a federal government that denies the impact and danger of COVID, and has no national plan to slow its spread. Cases and deaths will continue to spiral out of control in this larger second wave.
Category: Uncategorized
Brazil and America Continue Massive COVID-19 Surge
The proliferation of racialized violence and protests in America has dominated the new stream which in some ways has covered up the continued problem of COVID-19. The pandemic has not abated, in many states it’s actually increased as economies have open too soon.
America continues to demonstrate the A complete lack of preparedness and a problem around public education. Many states have pushed the reopening of the economy prior to the first wave of the pandemic from being fully complete. This is caused another surge which is really the tail end of the first wave rather than the emergence of a second wave. The uptick in cases will continue to proliferate across states who already have problems controlling the spread of the virus. This will lead many Americans vulnerable and it will slow recovery efforts by overriding initial gains.
Not to be outdone there are other countries that have a similar approach the public health and safety as America and the Trump Republicans,. Brazil is now over taking America for a man one of the worlds worst approaches to the COVID-19 virus. Brazil death tolls and new cases are surging at an unprecedented rate and it won’t be long before the entire country will be grind to a halt and perhaps even exceed numbers found in the USA.
Globally the spread of cases has not yet reached its peak in many of the most populous countries including India. Does a cause for concern especially because the numbers in many of these countries are much lower than reported because testing doesn’t happen.
Testing is one of the best ways to track the virus, and one of the tools that Donald Trump is pushing back against hard in the United States. His unwillingness to acknowledge testing is important pales in comparison to his willingness to lower the numbers. He literally came on to the media and demonstrated stupidity once again. He wants to start testing to reduce the numbers because if their numbers go lower than in his small mind that means COVID 19 is magically disappearing.
Americans in particular need to be more serious with their approach to the global pandemic despite the difficulty in economics slow down and shut downs. The difficulty also surrounds the problem of perceptions. Maybe still don’t believe that COVID-19 is dangerous and considerate merely the flu. This type of miss information continues to spread along with the unwillingness to wear a mask in public.
If local cities do not appear to have many cases it doesn’t stop people from trying to live a normal life. The problem emerges when cases go beyond local capacity to adequately treat patients. Then the dominoes continue to fall as chaos ensues and another shutdown becomes imminent. We are in that stage right now as the first wave of cases appears to be picking up speed again due to re-opening too early.
Re-Opening Too Early? Second Wave is Really the First
Now that evidence has mounted and the CDC has changed its tune surrounding mask wearing, the rest is up to the general population. Behavior Has definitely shifted in light of a global pandemic but it hasn’t shipped it enough. The unwillingness for many Americans to self isolate and slow the reopening of normal life is causing massive upticks in COVID-19 cases.
It raises the question whether or not the increase in cases is actually the first wave of the pandemic finding new legs rather than the emergence of a second wave. The first wave has not yet completed and the reopening in many states happen too soon.
The question many have is whether or not the curve has been flattened enough to accommodate a summer surge in cases. We were hoping for a second wave sometime in the late fall but now it appears the possibilities of another resurgence will happen much earlier.
What can be done? For one, the adoption of a mask wearing is a simple procedure that can help reduce the spread in dramatic ways. However, there are cultural problems around its use. White men in particular are unwilling to adopt a basic pandemic response in order to help other people. Mask wearing is not to prevent a user from contracting COVID-19, but rather stops the spread of droplets to other people. The idea of thinking of others primarily is one that is hard for many white Americans to adopt.
The data around the pandemic suggest that vulnerable populations, in particular visible minority groups, or at an increased risk of being infected by COVID-19. Anything we all can do to reduce the spread as economy is open to early, will help us prevent a massive uptick in cases and the continuation of significant deaths in America.
America, Third World Healthcare in COVID
Federal incompetence and privatized healthcare will kill millions of Americans.
Other countries responded quickly and aggressively to combat the spread of coronavirus.
— CAP Action (@CAPAction) April 9, 2020
Trump failed to do the same—and now the U.S. has the most cases in the world. pic.twitter.com/JpYn0okt2j
COVID-19 Surges in America Unabated Thanks to Trump
Coronavirus has spiked in America and won’t reach its peak for a number of months. The hardest hit will be lower income Americans who have no medical coverage. All of this could have been mitigated to a large degree had Donald Trump prepared Americans and the healthcare industry earlier. However, what actually happened was a complete reversal. Initially Donald Trump and Republican supporters believe coronavirus was a hoax, but it was not going to be a big deal, and that preparation was not needed. The lack of preparation has led to utter chaos. Because of the lack of leader ship at the federal level preparedness is low. The federal government will not be providing much relief to states who desperately need it. When a leader feels as badly as Trump they try to deflect attention which he has done by saying response for COVID is the responsibility of State Governors.
Unequivocally, this is going to impact trump’s re-election campaign coming into the November election. He is literally killing off many of his supporters. Many red states that typically vote Republican still have not implemented self-isolation policies. Because America did not respond in time, calling the virus a hoax and downplaying its danger, the country will be faced with an unprecedented number of deaths that will likely exceed every other nation in the world.
here are some resources to help you through self-isolation and tracking the virus in your region. Stay safe out there.
Symptoms and Self Testing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html
Mapping the virus: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
Live reporting of numbers worldwide: https://ncov2019.live/data
Part 2 – Identities Revealed – You are what you eat
Which products are the perpetrators on the crowded shelf? The most questionable claims and safety involve weight loss products, products to improve sexual performance, and body building products. Many of these so called natural supplements have been found to contain prescription drugs or steroids. Liver and kidney function, blood pressure can be adversely affected as well as the possibility of heart attack or stroke have been linked to the use of these supplements.
Other dietary supplements have been found to contain contaminants such as pesticides, or heavy metals. FDA rules do not extend to the companies that provide the herbs or other materials that are manufactured in the US. The fine print on bottles of supplements can sometimes come with a disclaimer that the FDA has not verified the manufacturer’s claim.
Protein drinks are a billion dollar product. Claims they advance are weight loss, energy boost, building muscle, and delay of aging.
Continue reading Part 2 – Identities Revealed – You are what you eat
Caveat Emptor: To Eat or Not to Eat – dietary supplements
Let’s start this article with a riddle. What do more than 50% of Americans spend billions of dollars on yearly, and is the most popular alternative health therapy in the nation? If you answered dietary supplements instead of Disney World you are correct.
What goes on behind the shelves and shelves of products with 1000 new ones being introduced annually? As you stand there deciding you need to know who and what is involved in the behind the scenes action. Often obscured by cryptic acronyms this article will reveal their true identity and purpose.
Continue reading Caveat Emptor: To Eat or Not to Eat – dietary supplements
Under new management
Bear with us as we adjust our content. This blog is now focused on news and updates pertaining to healtcare and specifically the Joint Commission. We are not affiliated with any healthcare provider or educator. New content and info is rolling out so please be patient!