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CountAllVotes

(20,854 posts)
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 02:21 AM Feb 2020

San Diego declares two emergencies over coronavirus to free up resources

Source: ABC

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego leaders declared a local emergency and public health emergency for seven days over the novel coronavirus, giving officials access to resources to address the virus.

CDC and county health officials cautioned that the declarations did not mean residents faced an increased risk of the virus.

Under the declarations, the county will be able to seek mutual aid, potentially be reimbursed for their response, and ensure resources to first responders and hospitals, stock pile medical supplies and gain access to hospital beds, and state and federal emergency funds if necessary.

"This action does not signify an increase in the risk to the residents in San Diego County to coronavirus," Supervisor Nathan Fletcher told the media. "This is a step that positions us best to confront the challenges of this virus, this action best equips us to be in the strongest position to coordinate efforts, ensure access to available supplies, and best protect public health."

Read more: https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-declares-two-emergencies-over-coronavirus-to-free-up-resources



This is being deemed "proactive preparation."



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San Diego declares two emergencies over coronavirus to free up resources (Original Post) CountAllVotes Feb 2020 OP
makes sense, precautionary Demonaut Feb 2020 #1
Two confirmed cases CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #2
the truth?..two cases Demonaut Feb 2020 #3
It depends. Chemisse Feb 2020 #5
One of them was released CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #10
Why the Hell did I read this tonight? BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #4
I liken my high school classroom to one big petri dish. Chemisse Feb 2020 #6
I was sick 90% of the school year BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #8
Those little ones like to be physically close to their teacher too. Chemisse Feb 2020 #9
Wow, sorry to hear that CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #11
People hear "emergency" and assume it's bad. Igel Feb 2020 #7

CountAllVotes

(20,854 posts)
2. Two confirmed cases
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 02:58 AM
Feb 2020

>>So far, San Diego has two confirmed cases of coronavirus. Those patients are under isolation at UC San Diego Medical Center.

It isn't going to be over anytime soon.

How about some truth?

That is what is desired, the truth!




Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
5. It depends.
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 09:23 AM
Feb 2020

Were they in contact with others before diagnosis or did they just arrive and go straight into isolation?

BigmanPigman

(51,430 posts)
4. Why the Hell did I read this tonight?
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 03:42 AM
Feb 2020

I started getting a sore throat 2 hours ago and live in San Diego but did get a flu shot (I know, wrong kind of flu). I am really glad I am not teaching 1st graders anymore. A classroom is a germ factory.

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
6. I liken my high school classroom to one big petri dish.
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 09:26 AM
Feb 2020

Last edited Sun Feb 16, 2020, 08:02 PM - Edit history (1)

This year is the worst I can recall, with students out for 3, 4 and 5 days with the flu, over the last 6 weeks or so. Now some stomach bug has been added to the mix. Ugh.

Luckily I teach chemistry and can wash my hands in the lab sinks as often as I want.

BigmanPigman

(51,430 posts)
8. I was sick 90% of the school year
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 06:41 PM
Feb 2020

when I went from 6th down to 1st. The problem with the lower grades is that the parents can't take time off work and can't afford Day Care so they send their kids to school sick and they return to school before they are fully recovered so they infect everyone again and again and again. All those little hands full of germs that spread all over their keyboards and tablets that I have to touch is gross. Eventually I had to stop teaching since my immune system is nonexistent. They all had Purell on their desks and it does NO good.

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
9. Those little ones like to be physically close to their teacher too.
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 08:07 PM
Feb 2020

I'm also lucky in that I rarely get sick anymore. At age 65, I think my immune system has seen it all. I have antibodies to everything! (Although I guess it will need to start cranking up some new ones when the coronavirus comes to town).

Igel

(35,191 posts)
7. People hear "emergency" and assume it's bad.
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 11:14 AM
Feb 2020

You talk to your family, an "emergency" can be bad. Unexpected circumstances suddenly require drastic action.

In Congress, there can be a deadline people know about for 18 months, they do nothing, and then 4 days before the deadline hits its an "emergency." This is a kind of political cudgel--nothing was done because "emergency" can be used to convinced those not paying attention that the other side needs to get in line behind those in charge.

Before a hurricane, declarations of emergency are declared. I've gone out grocery shopping, got gas, looked at the bright blue sky and dry pavement, felt the gentle breeze, during such natural disaster emergencies. Of course, 36 hours later all hell could be breaking loose--or it can be partly cloudy and there will be no emergency. It's a bureaucratic requirement: If there's an emergency, then $ are accessible and government has more power.

When bureaucrats speak, you need to have access to their dictionaries to know what they mean. Otherwise, you might be mislead or misleading. (And frequently you find people who know that the bureaucratic definition isn't the same as the colloquial definition, and rely on that ignorance on the part of their audience to demagogue.)

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