COVID-19 in Trinidad & Tobago (Local Updates & Discussions Only)

[redmanjp]

i think they should state how much are contacts of +ve persons at home- in other words how many ppl get infected from a +ve person at home.

[cornfused]

Re face masks with valves, not all are the same.I have used local masks, n95 masks and masks with a valve. My mask with valve is four layer mask. It has built in pocket for a filter. Nothing is expelled through the valve.

[redmanjp]

Re face masks with valves, not all are the same.I have used local masks, n95 masks and masks with a valve. My mask with valve is four layer mask. It has built in pocket for a filter. Nothing is expelled through the valve.

where u got it?

[pugboy]

so what is purpose of valve ?

Re face masks with valves, not all are the same.I have used local masks, n95 masks and masks with a valve. My mask with valve is four layer mask. It has built in pocket for a filter. Nothing is expelled through the valve.

[paid_influencer]

lockdown not coming. We in a phase where the people that own the means of production are feeling it. They want to keep their lifestyles afloat, and in order to do that, the worker bees need to keep working. So we have this propaganda about "Be Safe," and the drive to convince the population that if they wear masks, sanitize, etc, they can be immune.

Never mind the deaths or the case count. Be Safe and keep working, citizen.

[maj. tom]

so what is purpose of valve ?

Re face masks with valves, not all are the same.I have used local masks, n95 masks and masks with a valve. My mask with valve is four layer mask. It has built in pocket for a filter. Nothing is expelled through the valve.

Masks with Exhalation Valves or Vents

The purpose of masks is to keep respiratory droplets from reaching others to aid with source control. However, masks with one-way valves or vents allow air to be exhaled through a hole in the material, which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others. This type of mask does not prevent the person wearing the mask from transmitting COVID-19 to others. Therefore, CDC does NOT recommend using masks for source control if they have an exhalation valve or vent.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#masks-with-vents

3M statement on valved masks.

While a valve does not change a respirator’s ability to help reduce a wearer’s exposure to bioaerosols, it is not recommended that a person who is exhibiting symptoms of illness wear a valved respirator, because there is a possibility that exhaled particles may leave the respirator via the valve opening and enter the surrounding environment, potentially spreading the disease.
https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/179 ... lic-tb.pdf

[aaron17]

lockdown not coming. We in a phase where the people that own the means of production are feeling it. They want to keep their lifestyles afloat, and in order to do that, the worker bees need to keep working. So we have this propaganda about "Be Safe," and the drive to convince the population that if they wear masks, sanitize, etc, they can be immune.

Never mind the deaths or the case count. Be Safe and keep working, citizen.

Rollback incoming.

[nervewrecker]

One of my guys showed symptoms so we tracing who he been in contact with. He not obeying quarantine rules and that's out of my hands and now so is he.

As well as anyone else that refuses to comply.

Also, a certain place, a whole shift test positive. I understand men know they have it and showing up for work.

[redmanjp]

so what is purpose of valve ?

Re face masks with valves, not all are the same.I have used local masks, n95 masks and masks with a valve. My mask with valve is four layer mask. It has built in pocket for a filter. Nothing is expelled through the valve.

Masks with Exhalation Valves or Vents

The purpose of masks is to keep respiratory droplets from reaching others to aid with source control. However, masks with one-way valves or vents allow air to be exhaled through a hole in the material, which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others. This type of mask does not prevent the person wearing the mask from transmitting COVID-19 to others. Therefore, CDC does NOT recommend using masks for source control if they have an exhalation valve or vent.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#masks-with-vents

3M statement on valved masks.

While a valve does not change a respirator’s ability to help reduce a wearer’s exposure to bioaerosols, it is not recommended that a person who is exhibiting symptoms of illness wear a valved respirator, because there is a possibility that exhaled particles may leave the respirator via the valve opening and enter the surrounding environment, potentially spreading the disease.
https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/179 ... lic-tb.pdf

can we get a reporter to ask MOH about these masks? and the AG about treating with it in the law?

[sMASH]

I think the regular PCR test is much more expensive but more accurate.

But the antigen test are very cheap so they should expand testing with these tests. Test all asymptomatic persons who are contacts of positive cases.
Also test anyone requiring a test for medical reasons like surgery dental procedures etc.

I suggesting to use the antigen to screen for pcr trest. Only if u get a positive antigen result then would u be forwarded to do a pcr to confirm for surety its covid. U only using the positive antigen result to form a shortlist for pcr testing

From my understanding it's very cheap, easy, and quick.

That way u can cover a lot more population without consuming vuable pcr kits.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Most Recovered COVID-19 Patients Left With Heart Damage, Study Shows

A new study published Monday in the JAMA Cardiology Journal found that 78 percent of recovered COVID-19 patients had permanent heart damage.

https://www.newsweek.com/most-recovered ... ws-1521456

[aaron17]

Effffff!

[paid_influencer]

One of my guys showed symptoms so we tracing who he been in contact with. He not obeying quarantine rules and that's out of my hands and now so is he.

As well as anyone else that refuses to comply.

Also, a certain place, a whole shift test positive. I understand men know they have it and showing up for work.

if someone is self-employed and turns up positive, is there any grant available for missing a month of income? not many people in a position to foot that 'out of pocket'

[Dohplaydat]

Most Recovered COVID-19 Patients Left With Heart Damage, Study Shows

A new study published Monday in the JAMA Cardiology Journal found that 78 percent of recovered COVID-19 patients had permanent heart damage.

https://www.newsweek.com/most-recovered ... ws-1521456

This was an interesting read too:

“A Supercomputer Analyzed Covid-19 — and an Interesting New Theory Has Emerged” by Thomas Smith https://link.medium.com/327JWdQSs9

[VexXx Dogg]

One of my guys showed symptoms so we tracing who he been in contact with. He not obeying quarantine rules and that's out of my hands and now so is he.

As well as anyone else that refuses to comply.

Also, a certain place, a whole shift test positive. I understand men know they have it and showing up for work.

if someone is self-employed and turns up positive, is there any grant available for missing a month of income? not many people in a position to foot that 'out of pocket'

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the point of NIS?

[The_Honourable]

Jack Warner in Couva...

[pugboy]

confirmed covid ?

Jack Warner in Couva...

[The_Honourable]

confirmed covid ?

Jack Warner in Couva...

TV6 didn't confirm but stated that he had symptoms and trouble breathing.

[paid_influencer]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the point of NIS?

ah, thanks

[paid_influencer]

confirmed covid ?

Jack Warner in Couva...

TV6 didn't confirm but stated that he had symptoms and trouble breathing.

couva is only for covid patients. if he in couva, he have it

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Jack has Covid

Former FIFA Vice President and Government Minister Jack Warner has contracted the deadly Covid-19 virus.

The Express undertands that Warner, 77, was taken to Westshore private hospital last Friday with reports of a cardiac issue.

He was subsequently attended do and he returned to his Arouca home where his condition deteriorated.

Warner was taken back to the Westshore hospital on Tuesday where a Covid test wad administered yeilded a positive result.

The Express learnt that Warner is battling the virus and is in the care of the public healthcare institution.

https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/j ... ab361.html

[sMASH]

confirmed covid ?

Jack Warner in Couva...

TV6 didn't confirm but stated that he had symptoms and trouble breathing.

Trouble breathing is serious. And at his age... Not Gud at all.

[pugboy]

West shore send the man back home, that sounding like dodgy service
Unless that made him do a covid test and sent him home to wait on the test results.
If he have cardiac issues, wonder if govt providing a cardiologist

That is the unfortunate thing with covid, many health places don’t want to have anything to do with you if you are +

[The_Honourable]

confirmed covid ?

Jack Warner in Couva...

TV6 didn't confirm but stated that he had symptoms and trouble breathing.

Trouble breathing is serious. And at his age... Not Gud at all.

And since he have cardiac issues i agree, not good at all.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Yes jack has been confirmed. Two other members of his party tested + as well. He was at a private facility in couva and is now at the hospital

[nervewrecker]

One of my guys showed symptoms so we tracing who he been in contact with. He not obeying quarantine rules and that's out of my hands and now so is he.

As well as anyone else that refuses to comply.

Also, a certain place, a whole shift test positive. I understand men know they have it and showing up for work.

if someone is self-employed and turns up positive, is there any grant available for missing a month of income? not many people in a position to foot that 'out of pocket'

there is some grant or the other for about 20k for business owners, nedco or something. I didn't worry to apply cuz we worked straight through quarantine being deemed essential and following protocol.

But like now, nobody taking things serious. I still keep to myself and avoid people and normally wash my hands and face every few minutes with soap or degreaser.

My quarantine is voluntary btw. Taking precautions.

[pugboy]

Didn’t know there were private hospitals in couva

Yes jack has been confirmed. Two other members of his party tested + as well. He was at a private facility in couva and is now at the hospital

[redmanjp]

Masks wearers likely to get asymptomatic infections due to low viral load


https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/masks-breathing-in-less-coronavirus-means-you-get-less-sick

[88sins]

Most Recovered COVID-19 Patients Left With Heart Damage, Study Shows

A new study published Monday in the JAMA Cardiology Journal found that 78 percent of recovered COVID-19 patients had permanent heart damage.

https://www.newsweek.com/most-recovered ... ws-1521456

That's just one of the many little parting gifts it can and does leave you with after it's gone.

[MaxPower]

Jacky like he forget to wash he hands.