South African Covid-19 News and Discussions 2

[Lupus]

What I find more interesting is that both EC and GP seem to follow the same line and have similar upswing and downswing at the same time. Is, that even possible?

Well when reporting on days old material, than yes, also the WC is only testing the risk category now so that is pointless to compare

 

[MiW]

 

[Sinbad]

What I find more interesting is that both EC and GP seem to follow the same line and have similar upswing and downswing at the same time. Is, that even possible?

Artificial numbers created by availability of test kits and results backlogs

 

[Lupus]

Artificial numbers created by availability of test kits and results backlogs

 

[Mila]

Yes. And he said home sharing such as air BnB.

Not sure why Mila is ranting, it kinda makes sense. Some of those units are in apartment buildings and it'd be putting regular residents at risk admitting travellers.

And they will nit be at risk in restaurants, casinos at Makro woolies? You walk past each other you don’t french kiss the host... unless you do?... but that is a whorehouse not a AB&B though

 

[WorldWarIII]

Qatar is putting up one hell of a fight but I think if we double up our efforts we can take them, China is in 19th position, originally the pandemic leaders but in recent weeks they have dropped the ball. Our team are hopeful that we can pump up those numbers and make an inways in the second half. USA is still the log leader with outstanding results. They gonna be hard to beat.

 

[Supervan II]

Yesterday I had the misfortune of having my FIL admitted to hospital (private) due to an irregular heartbeat (he has a pacemaker and is 84 years old.)

Here's a rundown of my experience:
12:30 - Wife fetches him from 2.5km away and brings him to the GP;
12:45 - Phone ambulance;
12:50 - Ambulance arrives, loads up patient and proceeds to ER;
13:20 - Ambulance arrives at ER - and has to wait "until they can attend to him" (bear in mind that this is a private hospital and patient has a heart condition and is on oxygen as he is battling to breathe);
13:25 - I attempt to enter ER to inquire about the delay, but the door is locked and I am told to be patient!
14:05 - A nurse? approaches the ambulance and takes his temp and starts asking questions regarding CoVid19, travelling, contact, etc. etc - I nearly lose my schitt and ask her WTF has this to do with his condition -
14:10 - She continues asking questions, undeterred by the urgency of the situation;
14:15 - FIL is admitted and I am prohibited to enter the facility ...

Fortunately the GP had made arrangements in advance for a specialist to attend to him. At this stage he is in an unsatisfactory condition (my feeling is that it is a direct consequence of the delay in receiving specialist treatment ...)

Fukk.

 

[sand_man]

Was your fil swabbed and tested for covid?

I have a similar story... With a twist...

 

[theratman]

Was your fil swabbed and tested for covid?

I have a similar story... With a twist...

Private hospital said they were full?

 

[BBSA]

How am I going to eat my burger at the Spur with a mask on?

An Israeli company created a remotely controlled face mask that can be worn while eating — here's what it's like

The company reportedly plans to begin manufacturing the masks in a few months, costing $1-3 more than a regular surgical mask.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[MiW]

“I’m a Netcare employee and not happy about the treatment we get. Fifteen employees at Sunninghill Netcare Cardio Coronary Unit first floor tested Covid-19 positive. The unit is still operating normally, full of patients. We are not safe at all,” said the worker.

15 Netcare Sunninghill staff test positive for Covid-19

A staff member at the hospitals says they don't feel safe as the unit where the infections are is still operating normally.

www.iol.co.za

What can possibly go wrong?

 

[Grant]

Yesterday I had the misfortune of having my FIL admitted to hospital (private) due to an irregular heartbeat (he has a pacemaker and is 84 years old.)

Here's a rundown of my experience:
12:30 - Wife fetches him from 2.5km away and brings him to the GP;
12:45 - Phone ambulance;
12:50 - Ambulance arrives, loads up patient and proceeds to ER;
13:20 - Ambulance arrives at ER - and has to wait "until they can attend to him" (bear in mind that this is a private hospital and patient has a heart condition and is on oxygen as he is battling to breathe);
13:25 - I attempt to enter ER to inquire about the delay, but the door is locked and I am told to be patient!
14:05 - A nurse? approaches the ambulance and takes his temp and starts asking questions regarding CoVid19, travelling, contact, etc. etc - I nearly lose my schitt and ask her WTF has this to do with his condition -
14:10 - She continues asking questions, undeterred by the urgency of the situation;
14:15 - FIL is admitted and I am prohibited to enter the facility ...

Fortunately the GP had made arrangements in advance for a specialist to attend to him. At this stage he is in an unsatisfactory condition (my feeling is that it is a direct consequence of the delay in receiving specialist treatment ...)

Fukk.

does the name of the hospital group begin with a "N" and end with an "E", and rhyme with netcare ?

 

[Supervan II]

Was your fil swabbed and tested for covid?

I have a similar story... With a twist...

Not before going into ER, no. But then he hasn't left his house but for one specialist visit last month (which I took him to).

 

[Supervan II]

does the name of the hospital group begin with a "N" and end with an "E", and rhyme with netcare ?

Netcare Greenacres, yes.

 

[sand_man]

Private hospital said they were full?

No, basically, patient was admitted after a fall, elderly lady. Was swabbed at around 13.00, discharged at around 18.00 with painkillers and instruction to rest, 19.08 received a sms stating they tested positive for covid... Pvt hospital...

 

[Lupus]

No, basically, patient was admitted after a fall, elderly lady. Was swabbed at around 13.00, discharged at around 18.00 with painkillers and instruction to rest, 19.08 received a sms stating they tested positive for covid... Pvt hospital...

That is a pretty quick result, did they show any symptoms?

 

[sand_man]

That is a pretty quick result, did they show any symptoms?

Less than 6 hours, which is suspicious. The patient has a cough, assumed flu. We talking about a lady just north of 80!

 

[Lupus]

Less than 6 hours, which is suspicious. The patient has a cough, assumed flu. We talking about a lady just north of 80!

Very suspicious

 

[Messugga]

Less than 6 hours, which is suspicious. The patient has a cough, assumed flu. We talking about a lady just north of 80!

It's normal for priority results. Patients going in for ops are currently being tested the morning of the op and get a result before they get wheeled into surgery.

 

[Sinbad]

Less than 6 hours, which is suspicious. The patient has a cough, assumed flu. We talking about a lady just north of 80!

I got a result within 14 hours for an out-of-hospital sample taken at a drive-through in Rosebank.