First OFFICIAL CDC Stratified US Statistical Profile of COVID-19 Mortality

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Note: This is not new data. This profile has been reported by various researchers/commentators for months, but it has not been officially profiled until now. 

Presented by Steve Deace, on 8/12/20

• Age 85 and older make up 3.2% of the U.S. population but make up one-third of all COVID deaths.
• Age 75 and older make up 7% of U.S. population but 59% of COVID deaths. 
• Age 54 and younger make up 70% of the U.S. population but 8% of COVID deaths.
• Deaths DO NOT register until age 15-24 and even then, kids K-12 make up .02% of the population. Kids K-college undergraduate, according to data released by the CDC, are in no significant danger of dying of COVID-19. 
• The median age of COVID-19 deaths is around 78, which is the average U.S. life expectancy.  

"The CDC coded all deaths "Died with COVID" rather than "Died from COVID," Deace explained.  We do not know how many people were healthy, contracted COVID and died from COVID-19. 

Mask Wearing. Are you Persuaded by Case Studies?

Walgreens has published two examples, sourced to the CDC, that make a persuasive case for wearing a mask in indoor, group environments.

Cloth face masks/coverings can help keep people infected with COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others. COVID-19 is mainly known to be transmitted between people through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. Studies show that these droplets can travel about six feet. However, when an infected person wears a mask that covers their nose and mouth, it can keep most of the droplets from spreading to people who are nearby.

Wear a Mask: YES? NO?

The case for/against wearing masks is not conclusive.  This article is based upon the views of Gov. Herbert, Dr. Angela Dunne and the recent report from BYU researcher, Dr. Benjamin Abbott and his team.

After analysis of 130 studies focused upon the efficacy (or lack thereof), of wearing a mask, the BYU team concluded and hopes to persuade the public that: We are safer wearing a mask when physical distancing is not possible.

What is the Utah National Guard Doing at our Long-Term Care Facilities?

• Governor Herbert and General Burton of the National Guard announced after nearly a week of reduced risk (from Red to Orange) that “Utah is performing well. What we are doing is working, stay strong.”  Here are some highlights starting with National Guard (NG) news.

• 120 NG are being deployed to expand our state’s capacity to: test at long-term facilities and other COVID-19 hot spots; provide needed support to labs; and, do case tracking.  

Important: What we need to know about homemade masks & gloves

It is indisputable:  Asymptomatic transmission is COVID-19’s secret power against us.  We must be vigilant in taking effective actions to protect ourselves.

Non-clinical grade masks – whether acquired in a doctor’s office or home-made from cloth-- are a tricky business.  So, before we place undue confidence in their ability to protect us from COVID 19 transmission -- let’s get some advice from the public health experts. 

The johns Hopkins School of Public Health offers a pyramid turned upside down as a teaching aid:

• Its broad base, with the most effective action – Social Distancing -- is on top, followed by; 
• thorough/frequent Hand Washing and abstaining from touching our face; followed by:
• the disinfecting of High-touch Surfaces and objects.  At the tip (bottom), the least effective--
• non-clinical Masks and Gloves.   

COVID-19 NEWS in REVIEW: NATION & UTAH

Resuming Life:  

• US plan released April 17, calls for three phases of reduced social and economic restrictions, each with 2-weeks in between to review COVID-19 transmission rates. Guidelines will allow easing of restrictions in low transmission areas, while keeping current, stricter guidelines for harder-hit areas. Ultimately, decisions will rest with governors/county leaders for reopening schools, businesses and other matters. 

• It is now clear our path to normalcy will be a longer process than first envisioned. Health officials warn some social distancing measures may need to remain through the end of the year.  

Organizations Continue to Work ‘Round the Clock’ to Help

These are notes I took from the April virtual meeting of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), reporting on the projects on-going in Utah.

Organizations of faith, working hand in hand, side by side, joined by the American Red Cross, a senior VOAD partner, bring volunteers and treasure to the aid of Utahns fighting the CONVID-19 crisis and earthquake recovery for in need.

VOADs do not self-deploy.  They react to the requests that come from Governmental organizations.

Just a few highlights of VOAD responses:

COVID-19: Update April 10th, 2020

From VIDEO by Suzanne Vernon, Ph.D., Virologist, Research Director, Bateman Horne Center   

COVID-19 Screening:  

• Apps have been developed for self-screening. Search for Free Covid-19 Tracker, Screening Tool or Symptom Tracker.   (1)

Treatment:

• Several trials are underway to test the efficacy of Hydroxy-Chloroquine, a medication long used for treating Malaria, Lupus and other auto-immune illnesses.  Efficacy results should be available within a few weeks.  (2)

Some COVID-19 Protection Tips that May be New to You

Because this reached me with no source noted, I submitted it to two scientists – one a virologist -- for their opinions.  Neither praised it, nor did they find anything wrong with the data.  See if you find something new that is helpful to you – as I did.  -LDM

*The Covid-19 virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code, (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

Shopping On-Line at Smith's Food and Drug

This is lengthy, only because it is detailed, step-by-step instructions, meant especially for those who have never shopped for groceries on-line.  I hope the detail helps you.

Log onto:
https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/

On the top right-hand side of the web page it will say Pickup at (some out of state location).  Pull down that menu and it will have you enter your zip code.  Right under this it will say Change Store.  Click on this and select the store location you will be shopping.  Or if you prefer go one more step down and select Delivery. Either way: proceed as shown below.

Faith-based Volunteers Stepping Forward and Working Tirelessly for Us

You may not have even heard of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster – VOAD. Read what they are doing for us right now.  

March 26th, 2020. This is an update on the work of the 5-county VOAD Region 2 members servings since the earthquake (March 18) and the request last Tuesday (March 17) for VOAD partner help from Salt Lake County (SLCO) isolation/quarantine shelters.

*LDS Charities:  Donated pallet (#560 basic hygiene kits) to Salt Lake County for 5 Isolation/Quarantine Shelters (COVID-19)

*Salvation Army and Southern Baptists have been helping with meals since the earthquake (might be helping with Isolation/Quarantine Shelters also). The Salvation Army is opening rental and mortgage relief tomorrow (Wednesday) for the State to be managed out of the SLC office.

Of Course, We Will Get Through This

• Please share in my confidence that our government and health department professionals are approaching the CV-19 with expertise and compassion.  As resources build, they will do even Better.

• There are some medical stop-gaps interventions that are being considered. This article reports on Johns Hopkins University’s effort to meet federal regulatory steps to fast track clinical trials for a possible stop-gap prevention or treatment COVID-19. https://www.globalhealthnow.org/2020-03/covid-19s-stop-gap-solution-until-vaccines-and-antivirals-are-ready 

Quarantine at home? Self-monitoring? Sheltering at home?

“From Natural News.com.  Both self-quarantining and self-monitoring have one goal: To keep individuals “who have been exposed, or who might have been exposed, away from others as much as possible” for a certain length of time.”

In the case of coronavirus, this often means 14 days (or the suspected incubation period of the disease.) Patients may not experience symptoms in the first several days after exposure; It can take up to 5 days for symptoms to appear.

When self-monitoring, you need to regularly check your temperature and take note of any signs of respiratory illness, like cough, fever or shortness of breath. You also need to limit your interaction with other people.”

Federal Government to Oversee Food Distribution and Security

Breaking News from Mike Adams at Natural.news.com

March 16, 2020

The US government is just days away from rolling out coordination and security oversight of the national food distribution networks, according to a high-level source who spoke with Natural News.

The food supplies will keep flowing, and the federal government will be coordinating and offering security to make sure the private grocery chains maintain food supplies.

We are told this is in the final stages of being completed, with some measure of rollout to begin as early as just a few days from now in at least one region of the country.

Daily Stats as of March 16, 5:30 AM CT (from John's Hopkins), as organized and provided by Glenn Beck, BlazeTV

• Total Confirmed Cases Worldwide: 171,105 (up from 136,388 Friday) 
• Total Confirmed Deaths Worldwide: 6,531 (up from 4,995 Friday)
• Total Confirmed Recovered Worldwide: 77,783 (up from 70,437 Friday)
• 158 Countries have confirmed cases (up from 129 Friday) 4 more have suspected cases
• 7% of Active Cases are considered serious (requiring hospitalization), down from 9% Friday and down from 19% just 3 weeks ago
• US has 3,802 Confirmed Cases and 69 Deaths, up from 1,762 cases and 41 deaths Friday
• In the US, only West Virginia does not have at least 1 Active Case

Daily COVID-19 Stats as of 5:30 AM, March 13th CT (from John's Hopkins)

• Total Confirmed Cases Worldwide: 138,156, (up from 127,388 on the 12th, over 9% increase). On Saturday, 3/14, @ 5:00 p.m. the numbers were over 145,000, an increase of ----.).
• Total Confirmed Deaths Worldwide: 5,080 (up from 4,641 yesterday, over 9% increase), 
• Total Confirmed Recoveries Worldwide: 70,437 (up from 68,327 yesterday)
• 132 Countries have confirmed cases (up from 125 yesterday) 4 more have suspected cases
• 9% of Active Cases are considered serious (requiring hospitalization), down from 11% yesterday and down from 19% just 2 weeks ago, 3% of patients require ICU
• US has 1,762 Confirmed Cases up from 1,336 cases, (over 7.6% increase); and 41 Deaths up from 38 confirmed deaths yesterday.  (Up over 9%)
• In the US, only Alabama, Alaska, West Virginia and Maine don't have at least 1 case.

You Have Power Against the Threat of COVID-19

Reliable information and instructions are everywhere and they are empowering. 

If you want a global view, https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html. At the bottom center, you can link to CDC.gov and WHO. Easily obtain information and updates from state, county and local sites. https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ serves me well. 

Answers about COVID-19 will evolve and be disseminated as more people are tested, treated, recover and unfortunately, a few will expire.  Don’t be surprised if information from government, public health, religious and community leaders change from time-to-time. 

What Can you do to lessen the impact of COVID-19 in your home and workplace?

Coronavirus — Did You Know

• The Coronaviruses are a common, large family of viruses. 

• Our current crisis comes from an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus named “SAES-CoV-2.”

• This virus causes the disease coronavirus 2019, that is abbreviated as COVID-19.

• There is more than one theory as to the origin of COVID-19.  What you need to know is that person-to-person spread occurred first in Wuhan China and is in now in most nations. 

COVID-19 – Isn’t it Just Another Seasonal Flu??

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Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health.  These stats were published by Blaze TV.

COVID-19 vs Flu

	Common Seasonal Flu*	COVID-19
Case Fatality Rate	0.1%	2.30%*
·        Serious Complication Rate (Pneumonia/Hospitalization)	0.9%	18%
Requiring ICU Rate (SARS/Septic Shock/Organ Failure)	0.25%	5%
R0 (R-Naught)/Rate of Infection	1.3	4.7
Spreads via Droplets	Yes	Yes
Spreads via Aerosols	Yes	Yes
Time Virus Survives on Surfaces	4-5 hours	5-9 Days
Incubation Period	2-3 Days	5-14 Days
Spreads During Incubation Period	No	Yes
Spreads Asymptomatically	No	Yes
Natural Herd Immunity	Yes	No
Vaccines/Antiviral Drugs Available	Yes	No
Fecal-Oral Transmission	No	Yes
Reinfection Risk	No	Yes
	1,000,000	1,000,000
Projections Based on Current Data	Seasonal Flu	COVID-19
Hospitalizations per 1 Million Infections	9,000	180,000
ICUs per 1 Million Infections	2,500	50,000
Fatalities per 1 Million Infections	1,000	23,000

*WHO is publishing 3.4% fatality rate

Daily Stats as of March 11, 5:30 AM CT (from John's Hopkins)

• Total Confirmed Cases Worldwide: 126,611 (up from 114,638 yesterday)
• Total Confirmed Deaths Worldwide: 4,365 (up from 4,031 yesterday)
• 66,894 Patients Have Recovered from COVID-19 Worldwide
• 120 Countries Have Confirmed cases (up from 115 yesterday), 6 more have suspected cases
• 12% of Active Cases are Considered Serious (Requiring Hospitalization), steady from 12% yesterday, with 4% requiring ICU
• US has 1,10 Confirmed Cases, and 31 Deaths
• Confirmed Cases in the 35 US States, with 6 More Tracking Suspected cases