Coronavirus today: the cost of herd immunity

Good evening. I Diya Chaco,that is Tuesday, August 11.. Here’s what’s happening with the coronavirus in California and beyond.

Herd immunity So many members of the population can achieve when it becomes immune to infectious diseases I can’t find a new person to get infected.. There is Two ways to get there: Expose most of the population to the virus so they can develop their own antibodies, or vaccinate enough people to stop the infection.

The story of the outbreak of coronavirus San Quentin State Prison Provides a note For those who say the first option is the best way to recover from a pandemic.

The virus spread unchecked throughout California’s oldest prison in a way that surprised public health professionals. Despite coordinated efforts to control the infection, more than 2,200 people became infected and 25 people died in a population of about 3,260. If it is equally dangerous across the state, it will lead to 300,000 deaths — Nearly 30 times that I’ve seen so far.. If the virus were to cause comparable damage on a national scale, an astonishing 2.5 million Americans would die.

Sweden, that Light Touch Coronavirus Strategy Painted international Attention and guess Have one for now about the potential of the herd’s immunity Highest COVID-19 mortality rate In Europe, it’s worse than in America. Moreover, only 7% of the population are positive for coronavirus antibodies, which seems far from reaching herd immunity. “In light of these findings, a proposed approach to achieving herd immunity through natural infection. Not only unethical, but unattainable“, two virologists wrote in The Lancet magazine.

With numbers

Cases and deaths in California at 1:57 pm Tuesday:

Track the latest numbers and how they break up in California In our graphics..

The current state of the reopening of California by county, With our tracker..

Entire California

California is in the process of clearing a huge backlog of coronavirus test results. The results are now flowing to the state database, Increase reported daily totals.. “New case due to backlog Will be reported over the next few daysAccording to a statement from the Public Health Department.

Last week, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti allowed the city to cut off water and power to the homes that host large gatherings and parties. However Police unionHe clashed with Garsetti over the reforms he sought in response to the national accounts of police abuse. Say Not interested in enforcement.. “The police should send a civilian staff to turn off people’s electricity and turn off the water,” the Federation of Police Protection said on Twitter.

The latest major event to virtualize is Los Angeles AFI Fest, American Film Association held at venues such as TCL Chinese Theater. Festival is an important non-online showcase For movies that may be candidates for the award season But I wasn’t ready or willing to attend the festivals before that.

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— For general safety, wash hands For at least 20 seconds (here Super fun how-to video). Don’t touch your face And keep your phone clean.. practice Avoid crowds, Maintain a 6-foot radius for personal space In public. And Wear a mask If you leave home. here How to do it right..
– be careful Symptoms, Fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shivering with chills, muscle aches, headaches, sore throat, loss of taste and smell. If you care You may be infectedPlease contact your doctor or emergency care clinic before going to.
– necessary COVID-19 test? Here’s how to take a free test If you are in LA County. And Click here for a map of the test site All over California.
-here How to take care of someone with COVID-19From Monitor symptoms to prevent the spread of the virus..
-if Your job was affected Here by a pandemic How to apply for unemployment..
— Here are some free resources Restaurant workers And Entertainment industry experts Troubled Make a balance..
— Advice Help the child Navigate the pandemic life Be honest about uncertainty, acknowledge their feelings and stick to the routine.. here Guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-I need Mental health services? Below are the resources to deal with crisis from crisis to crisis CDC And that Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.. LA County residents also (800) 854-7771 or Send the text “LA” to 741741..
— Are you thinking about going out? This is how you can Assess the risk..

Nationwide and world

Russia says it has developed ready-to-use shots in the coronavirus vaccine competition, Despite the fact that I have not received it yet Phase 3 clinical trial — Widely accepted prerequisites for wider use. Epidemiologist Questions the true efficacy of the vaccineAnd analysts called the announcement a transparent move by Russian President Vladimir Putin to underpin the depressed domestic political destiny and sharpen Russia’s global fame.

For about 3.4 million Americans DiabetesAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, getting a coronavirus means you are more likely to experience the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Research finds risk of death is particularly high For those who have problems controlling blood sugar.. However, expensive insulin is out of reach for many newly-employed diabetics who have run out of health insurance and money to pay for treatment due to the economic crisis. Some were forced to distribute their supply. “It really stresses me,” said Lakewood’s home mother. “And that doesn’t help your blood sugar.”

Coronavirus is Indoor mushroom farm Of each place. Unlike most produce, mushrooms are grown indoors-exactly where research has shown that the virus is most prevalent-and US producers are the largest and largest to keep up with demand. We are building an advanced facility. Such manipulation may be cutting edge for growing mushrooms, but it has not been developed Keeping worker safety in mind in a global pandemic“The United Farm Workers organizer said.

Bubble baseball? Major League Baseball is considering moving the postseason into a coronavirus safety bubble, according to the person described on the matter. The outbreak left the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on the sidelines for a week. If more occur, the resulting shutdown may be intolerable to other teams in the playoff field or league TV partners. On the other hand, it may not be possible to advance the team simply by disqualifying the opponent due to an outbreak. “Now you are basically talking about the “hunger game” scenario“A pandemic expert said.

Those lives Inside the NBA bubble In Orlando Rigorous protocol and near constant monitoring.. Players must wear a plastic wristband called Magic Bands. Originally used by tourists visiting Walt Disney World to access and pay for hotel rooms, it is now used as a medical tracker to record tests, temperatures, and even oxygen levels. I will.

We are asking you

Today we are asking our readers: How did the pandemic affect your commute?

Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and other parts of California are notorious for long commuting due to heavy traffic, poor public transport, and lack of affordable housing. Typical los angeles driver Spent 103 hours caught in a traffic jam in 2019, According to traffic analysis company Inrix.

The pandemic required tens of thousands of employees to react quickly to remote work. What you need to know: how has the pandemic changed commuting? Will your employer carry out some of those changes forever?

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