Hudini...from your unique perspective, thoughts on the new Chinese corona virus (Page 29/146)
MadMark FEB 13, 09:44 PM
So today's new infection numbers are up about 4k and new deaths are up about the same as a day ago.
Hudini FEB 13, 09:48 PM
The really good N99 masks are sold out on Amazon too. I bought mine way back in October as I use it while riding my e-scooter to work. I'm more lucky than smart though.
maryjane FEB 13, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by MadMark:

I was at the farm show in Louisville, KY, yesterday and today. One supply company actually had some 3M N-95 facemasks there for sale. They only had about 8 cases of the masks and the salesman I talked to told me that was all there was. They tried ordering more but their supplier is out and doesn't expect to get anymore until summer. Before they ran out they were only selling to customers who had a history of buying them. And only normal amounts too.


That farm show has been getting lots of talk over on the cattle board I'm on. They tried to get me to make the trip but too far and dang sure too far North for this Texas boy..

Hudini FEB 13, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by MadMark:

So today's new infection numbers are up about 4k and new deaths are up about the same as a day ago.



Shanghai official numbers are 618 infected, 62 recovered, and 1 death.
MadMark FEB 13, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

That farm show has been getting lots of talk over on the cattle board I'm on. They tried to get me to make the trip but too far and dang sure too far North for this Texas boy..



I was worn down from walking the show for 6 hours yesterday. Concrete floors and continuously standing just did me in. I was able to walk the South and North pavillion, but didn't get to the West one at all. Some of that equipment is huge. I only went to see if I could tie in with OEMs that might need Industrial Electrical products I represent. I also started to automate Farms in my area of Michigan too. So I was looking to make as many contacts as possible.
MidEngineManiac FEB 14, 08:48 AM
Another "unofficial " set of numbers. Honestly, given the lengths China is going to I am inclined to believe the tin-hatters over anything official.

Nobody sends out a squadron of water bombers to extinguish a BBQ, and that's exactly what China is doing.

https://i.4pcdn.org/pol/1581606246277.jpg
MadMark FEB 14, 09:33 AM
Here is an interesting article that talks about the toll this virus is taking on the medical workers. Not only are they working long hard hours, but many of them are coming down with the virus too. The article also highlights the deaths per day in a graph at the bottom of the page. The one day big spike two days ago came from different reporting standards and then yesterday the death rate dropped from that peak but was still above the other highs. Plus the infection rate is now around 5K per day. China certainly does not have this under control.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51501005
2.5 FEB 14, 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by Hudini:

The really good N99 masks are sold out on Amazon too. I bought mine way back in October as I use it while riding my e-scooter to work. I'm more lucky than smart though.



N95 works?
2.5 FEB 14, 10:52 AM
Our local news reported that China isn't letting the CDC in to help, or get accurate numbers.
Hudini FEB 14, 11:49 AM
Well if I come down with it I will report it to you guys.

As a side note my company is forcing unpaid leaves on foreign pilots as of the 20th. Up to 40 working days per pilot. That is about 6 weeks. For me it would be about March 12th to April 22nd or so unpaid. I am hoping things calm down a bit by March 12th. I don't know anything concrete yet.

EDIT: Yes, N95 is the standard. Higher is better but not required.

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