Post by Clipper on Apr 30, 2020 6:36:01 GMT -5
www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nearly-70-dead-in-horrific-outbreak-at-veterans-home/ar-BB13kuZg?ocid=sf2
Just one more horrible reminder that the Northeast is no where near to being out of the woods and that the tragic onslaught from the virus continues to make itself visibly real.
The VA system has seen some major improvements in the quality of care given to our nation's veterans but cases such as this are a vivid reminder that the under staffing problems and in some cases the effectiveness of management continue. It was a severely broken system, and massive inroads have been made, but it is obvious that there is a long way to go.
This looks as though it could be a combination of the state covering their own ass by denying that they were informed of the problem, and the home's managers covering THEIR asses because they may have let it get out of hand before sounding the alarm and asking for help. Either/or, it is a very sad tragedy for those patients/residents and their families.
Add this story to the story of the bodies being found decomposing in U-Haul trucks in Brooklyn, and the reality of how devastating the impact has been on areas where overwhelmingly heavy concentrations of cases have been documented.
It brings into question whether or not the rush to reopen everything is a bit premature. I hope to be able to get out and around again soon. I hope that we DO see some sort of return to normalcy, but at this point, being a part of the group deemed vulnerable due to age and health concerns, I will continue to be diligent in my observance of recommended precautions at least for the immediate future. The impact on this area and the number of active cases has been relatively light compared to other areas of the country, but the chance of being exposed to that one person that is asymptomatic and out in public is enough for me to continue with the regimen I am presently following.
It is difficult to know what we should be doing. The theory that is circulating concerning herd immunity, or community immunity further complicates the issue for those desperately seeking definitive answers.
Is the curve flattening significantly in CNY? I am thankful that we are where we are and not back in the Northeast. With Kathy's compromised respiratory function I would be in constant fear of even going out to shop for fear of bringing the virus home to her. I suppose that I am also in a high risk group, but my main concern would be for Kathy. Twice she has contracted pneumonia post surgery. She seems prone to it. For that reason I am being a bit extreme in my desire to socially distance myself from the public when I do have to go out.
I continue to pray daily for the safety of all of us and for the safety of those around us.
Just one more horrible reminder that the Northeast is no where near to being out of the woods and that the tragic onslaught from the virus continues to make itself visibly real.
The VA system has seen some major improvements in the quality of care given to our nation's veterans but cases such as this are a vivid reminder that the under staffing problems and in some cases the effectiveness of management continue. It was a severely broken system, and massive inroads have been made, but it is obvious that there is a long way to go.
This looks as though it could be a combination of the state covering their own ass by denying that they were informed of the problem, and the home's managers covering THEIR asses because they may have let it get out of hand before sounding the alarm and asking for help. Either/or, it is a very sad tragedy for those patients/residents and their families.
Add this story to the story of the bodies being found decomposing in U-Haul trucks in Brooklyn, and the reality of how devastating the impact has been on areas where overwhelmingly heavy concentrations of cases have been documented.
It brings into question whether or not the rush to reopen everything is a bit premature. I hope to be able to get out and around again soon. I hope that we DO see some sort of return to normalcy, but at this point, being a part of the group deemed vulnerable due to age and health concerns, I will continue to be diligent in my observance of recommended precautions at least for the immediate future. The impact on this area and the number of active cases has been relatively light compared to other areas of the country, but the chance of being exposed to that one person that is asymptomatic and out in public is enough for me to continue with the regimen I am presently following.
It is difficult to know what we should be doing. The theory that is circulating concerning herd immunity, or community immunity further complicates the issue for those desperately seeking definitive answers.
Is the curve flattening significantly in CNY? I am thankful that we are where we are and not back in the Northeast. With Kathy's compromised respiratory function I would be in constant fear of even going out to shop for fear of bringing the virus home to her. I suppose that I am also in a high risk group, but my main concern would be for Kathy. Twice she has contracted pneumonia post surgery. She seems prone to it. For that reason I am being a bit extreme in my desire to socially distance myself from the public when I do have to go out.
I continue to pray daily for the safety of all of us and for the safety of those around us.
