tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post2563557440235117728..comments2024-03-28T11:58:42.109-07:00Comments on Raconteur Report: Yeah, About That "Hoax" Pandemic...Aesophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-2157790565924103932020-07-03T05:40:47.482-07:002020-07-03T05:40:47.482-07:00I was interested to read the account of an emergen...I was interested to read the account of an emergency clinic administrator in this state, who runs a number of so-called "doc-in-a-box" walk-in medical services facilities. He had this to say to the American Institute for Economic Research.<br /><br /> I am the Managing Partner and General Counsel of a Texas based company that owns and operates 13 free-standing emergency clinics in the State of Texas. I follow your reporting and wanted to share with you some information on Texas. I want people to hear this story as opposed to the mainstream reporting. However, I am sensitive about putting a target on myself or my company for conveying this information. I am not sure how you’ve handled this type of situation but I suspect you’ve had other people send you information who are concerned about becoming a target.<br /><br /> In June, we tested over 2,231 patients (data through last Thursday). Positive rate is now close to 20% (was 4-6% in May). Vast majority of the cases are mild to very mild symptoms. Average age of the people getting tested in mid-30s.<br /><br /> Very different patient (in terms of age) than we’ve seen before June. Most of these patients would not have met criteria that we previously had (and all the health facilities had) for Covid testing. Now with more testing kits we are able to test a broader group of patients.<br /><br /> Clinically, we’ve had very few hospital transfers because of Covid. Vast majority of the patients are better within 2-3 days of the visit and most would be described as having a cold (a mild one at that) or the symptoms related to allergies. We’ve often provided a steroid shot and some antibiotics. By the time we have follow-up calls, most of the patients are no longer experiencing any symptoms. They often say the shot really made a difference.<br /><br /> In terms of what is driving them to the ER — Roughly 1/2 have been told by their employers to get a test. They have a sneeze or a cough and their employer tells them to go get tested. The other 1/2 just want to know. They have mild symptoms (and some don’t have any symptoms but game the system and check a box that they have a symptom so they can get a test — they cannot get a test unless they present with symptoms. If they have no symptoms we send them away — which does happen.)<br /><br /> The average length of stay of Covid patients is 3-5 days. Much lower than the patients being seen in April and early May. Their symptoms are also milder. Most of the patients are not ending up in the ICU. The hospital ICUs are filled with really sick people with non-Covid issues. They [didn’t] come in earlier because they were scared and now they are super sick. From multiple sources at different hospitals — they have plenty of capacity and no shortage of acute care beds.<br /><br /> No real data on breakdown of patients who have Covid but are not in the hospital because of Covid. Recognition that because all patients are tested for Covid you have some percentage of patients listed as Covid patients who are non Covid symptomatic and that the hospitalization rate is somewhat driven by hospitals taking their normal patients with other medical issues.<br /><br /> Finally, heard several stories of how discharge planners are being pressured to put Covid as primary diagnosis — as that pays significantly better. Hospitals want to avoid the discussion but if they don’t they risk another shutdown. This may be an explanation for why there is a gap in hospital executives saying they have plenty of capacity and the increasing number of Covid hospitalizations. You open up your hospitals for normal medical care and you test everyone (sic) of those patients — the result is higher percentage of patients who have Covid — now.<br /><br /> Overall, based on what we are seeing at our facilities, the above information is really a positive story. You have more people testing positive with really minimal symptoms. This means that the fatality rate is less than commonly reported.ruralcounselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193188081686431709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-19634623206968114912020-06-29T12:00:51.102-07:002020-06-29T12:00:51.102-07:00So now Im starting to wonder if covid testing is m...So now Im starting to wonder if covid testing is mandatory by health care facility even for routine procedures?Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285166727136181859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-81913346595838704962020-06-29T09:15:55.821-07:002020-06-29T09:15:55.821-07:00This may be of some interest. I'm not saying ...This may be of some interest. I'm not saying that the spike IS due to border jumpers, only that it MAY be (because any invading our country showing the Who-Flung-Poo virus symptoms are automatically sent to U.S. hospitals).<br /><br />https://fraudscrookscriminals.com/2020/06/27/could-illegal-aliens-be-responsible-for-jump-in-chinese-virus-cases-in-border-states/<br />SFTOBEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263542330638745480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-24485208682971193542020-06-28T22:44:16.198-07:002020-06-28T22:44:16.198-07:00It's not that you're wrong, it's that ...It's not that you're wrong, it's that it doesn't do any good if you are right. Because enough of the decisions being made about CCPherpes are made like this one.<br /><br />Warning: put down your drink.<br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpbrvWe3xFk<br /><br />Also, just for giggles, the Dentist conspiracy.<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acem5noJjGA<br />OvergrownHobbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683596916721077471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-6398480183521887742020-06-28T17:30:24.523-07:002020-06-28T17:30:24.523-07:00Oh, the embarrassment!
The World total is 10,000,...Oh, the embarrassment!<br /><br />The World total is 10,000,000 not 20,000,000 cases. Total deaths still 500,000<br /><br />Let's call it a 5% rate of mortality then.<br /><br />Oh, yeah, now I feel better.... elysianfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455259748394485019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-6934720983068397782020-06-28T17:24:21.376-07:002020-06-28T17:24:21.376-07:00"Have these idiots forgotten the lag in death..."Have these idiots forgotten the lag in death from covid? Yes, death rates are in the decline"<br /><br />BeeEss<br /><br />Your universe is way too small to form opinions from the anecdotal news that we are being force fed. I agree with you.<br /><br />WHO says worldwide 20,000,000 cases, 500,000 deaths.<br /><br />Looks like 2 1/2% to me....<br /><br />Roll the dice.elysianfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455259748394485019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-82433719452409684892020-06-28T15:22:28.554-07:002020-06-28T15:22:28.554-07:00@Aesop,
I am a long time reader, first time comme...@Aesop,<br /><br />I am a long time reader, first time commenter. In reference to 'I've also been telling people Fauci was F.O.S. since 2014' - I well remember your ebola posts from that year, but any memory I had of Fauci being mentioned has grown dim. I did a keyword search for 'site:raconteurreport.blogspot.com fauci 2014' just now and that led to some posts that look greatly worth re-reading, lo, these six years into the future. Looking forward to re-reading them.<br /><br />Thank you for spreading the word on 2020-relevant topics (covid-19, general preparedness).CleverUsername59https://www.blogger.com/profile/10747060564116318064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-48703278887066419742020-06-28T14:03:04.604-07:002020-06-28T14:03:04.604-07:00Sadly, the one thing that may have equally resulte...Sadly, the one thing that may have equally resulted in the spike - mass protests - is hardly mentioned at all. Which is unfortunate, because it undermines the message. If masks, handwashing, and social distancing matter, they matter for everything and are not abrogated because it is a cause one supports. Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-61796264068528926602020-06-28T13:37:53.294-07:002020-06-28T13:37:53.294-07:00Aesop,
For me at least this is the confusing part...Aesop,<br /><br />For me at least this is the confusing part.<br /><br />1) Here in Texas there are many areas that have yet to have their first case and more than that with less than 10 cases. The death count being extremely low. I understand the vector mechanics that the denser the population the more likely the exposure risk. <br /><br />2) Yet influenza that we have had for over a century in various forms seems to spread across the state like a slow moving wave regardless of population density. One might get it sooner in Houston or Dallas but within days to a week it has low density places like Gainesville. <br /><br />So what is the difference in transmissibility of CoVid vs a normal virus strain?Tucanae Serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935170696138248693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-373814128794485922020-06-28T08:40:37.902-07:002020-06-28T08:40:37.902-07:00On Thursday, Houston ICUs were at 97%. Of that num...On Thursday, Houston ICUs were at 97%. Of that number 27% were covid patients. Harris County hospitals have the ability to increase their capacity of covid ICU beds six fold should the need arise. Additionally they can open temporary covid only treatment centers (field hospitals) within 72 hrs. I write this only to help with accuracy. I am also of the belief that many are not taking this virus and its very real consequences seriously enough.AlexJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876282816579630859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-36336677851500837282020-06-28T08:11:46.408-07:002020-06-28T08:11:46.408-07:00@jenny,
I told you everything you need to know ab...@jenny,<br /><br />I told you everything you need to know about masks months ago.<br /><br />http://raconteurreport.blogspot.com/2020/04/why-masks-and-gloves-will-and-wont-ever.html<br /><br />They work for what they were intended to do.<br />It's the minds of the people not wearing them that don't.Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-33919432280261814762020-06-28T08:04:15.223-07:002020-06-28T08:04:15.223-07:00I've been giving people straight scoop on this...I've been giving people straight scoop on this for months.<br />I've also been telling people Fauci was F.O.S. since 2014.<br />The people that listened to him are now embarrassed for looking like idiots.<br /><br />That doesn't therefore disprove the disease, it just shows listening to idiots is seldom a good idea.Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-52825895136012289742020-06-28T06:37:04.669-07:002020-06-28T06:37:04.669-07:00What aids the Gilligan effect is the lack of truth...What aids the Gilligan effect is the lack of truth and straight talk out of the health agencies. Tacking on other deaths as KungFlu and stupid statements of their facts only lead to people not taking this serious. Stay 6 feet apart but a cough can travel 15, use a mask don't use a mask. This drug works but wait no it doesn't, don't go to the park then OK. If it is that infectious why is it not on our money. Plan talk with good facts are what is needed, then we can chart the right course out of this. Yes I do know how serious this can be if contracted. Luwaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185691750302887576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-91492163783403349802020-06-28T06:09:06.382-07:002020-06-28T06:09:06.382-07:00Ya know what? If they want to believe that it is a...Ya know what? If they want to believe that it is a hoax, that is their choice. It has been our choice to self quarantine since mid February, and whenever we do go out, it is with mask and gloves, and we practice social distancing.<br />The gene pool has needed bleach added to it for a LONG time. So be it.idahobobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857771751176894988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-35931607432257731392020-06-27T21:29:34.968-07:002020-06-27T21:29:34.968-07:00Now I'm confused about the mask thing. I'...Now I'm confused about the mask thing. I've been a silent follower of your blog for a while. Weren't you saying that mask wearing by people who don't have a clue about how to handle PPE makes the whole thing even worse? I get that COVID-19 is a real problem-- I'm not in denial about that. I'm just not sure the touted solutions (other than hand washing and keeping distance) are as imperative as we are now being told. So now you're saying all the people should be wearing masks?jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139040043178237413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-32264760768910991052020-06-27T20:05:40.688-07:002020-06-27T20:05:40.688-07:00ERJ just posted an article regarding the data. Urb...ERJ just posted an article regarding the data. Urbanization is an issue. It's a sad commentary on our society that restaurants and public establishments have to post signs in the restrooms telling the employees to wash their hands after they wipe their ass. Natural selection is fixing to turn into a cast iron bitch for all the Gilligans. But culling is a good thing in the long run.FredLewershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221076803807309775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-35861115038182248752020-06-27T19:59:25.220-07:002020-06-27T19:59:25.220-07:00I'm wondering what the infection rate out of t...I'm wondering what the infection rate out of the rioters is going to be. I'm masked when out and my hands are so clean I no longer have ANY calluses... sighOld NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-66377602079808313482020-06-27T18:13:56.531-07:002020-06-27T18:13:56.531-07:00@gwalchmai
Yeah, that's what happens when you...@gwalchmai<br /><br />Yeah, that's what happens when you stopped paying attention in mid-April, and it's the end of June.<br />Like Ferris Beuller told you, "<i>Life moves pretty fast. If you don't pay attention, it'll pass you by.</i>"<br /><br />Better luck paying attention the second time around.Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-65498995253714582602020-06-27T17:21:20.279-07:002020-06-27T17:21:20.279-07:00I heard that in Ohio the new cases are affecting m...I heard that in Ohio the new cases are affecting mainly 24-49 year olds. Median age now for cases is 42.<br /><br />I guess that idea of sacrificing seniors to save the economy is blowing up now. Meanwhile Right Wing Barking Moonbats are complaining that they won't wear a mask because the government suggested it and therefore it must be bad.<br /><br />I can't tell you how much their casual disregard of the lives of other people irritates me.<br /><br />~RheaRheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556747950740643324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-5712041375835925212020-06-27T15:59:55.805-07:002020-06-27T15:59:55.805-07:00Oh, sorry. I could have sworn somebody asked me to...Oh, sorry. I could have sworn somebody asked me to stay inside and close down all "non-essential" businesses. I thought it was the same guys who said "Wear a mask", "Don't wear a mask", "No, wear a mask except when you're shining somebody's shoes." It's all very confusing for us cave folks.gwalchmai munnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783219023207425060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-13852231691250030652020-06-27T15:55:13.135-07:002020-06-27T15:55:13.135-07:00False Dichotomy Fallacy.
Nobody's suggesting ...False Dichotomy Fallacy.<br /><br />Nobody's suggesting you have to do that.<br />Put a goddam mask on your mug and wash your paws, how 'bout?<br /><br />Nope. Too hard for that to overcome the Gilligan DNA of society.<br />Enjoy the decline.<br /><br />This is what happens when group IQ spells it "freedumb" instead of "freedom".Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-12402196541371276592020-06-27T15:52:57.574-07:002020-06-27T15:52:57.574-07:00D614G strain, it's a doozy.D614G strain, it's a doozy.Knightsofneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074512551060205440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-70502438594679833242020-06-27T15:00:37.010-07:002020-06-27T15:00:37.010-07:00It's not that it's not real. It's that...It's not that it's not real. It's that it's not real enough to surrender all our freedoms for.gwalchmai munnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783219023207425060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-35556387248753724282020-06-27T13:05:28.592-07:002020-06-27T13:05:28.592-07:00Have these idiots forgotten the lag in death from ...Have these idiots forgotten the lag in death from covid? Yes, death rates are in the decline. But for how long? If we're spiking NOW, the deaths wont spike until ... wait for it ... later. Hopefully the current strain is less deadly, but i certainly dont want to find out from the ICU.Bee Esshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701561476641641375noreply@blogger.com