Covid heading to the Midwest

[Veer2Eternity]

It's going to get bad.

The resurgence in coronavirus infections that has rocked the US South and West is now making its way to Midwestern states.

"What inevitably is going to happen is that the states that are not yet in trouble, will likely get into trouble," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Wednesday in an interview on MSNBC.



States including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee are seeing an increase in the percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive, he said, a development that preceded the spike in the South and West. More than 4.4 million cases of the virus and 150,708 deaths have been reported in the US, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
The White House coronavirus task force has warned Midwestern governors that the time to get ahead of the curve is now before the numbers start to skyrocket in their states, Fauci said.

 

[freezeoption]

Yes and?

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Yes and?

I don't know that the deniers realize how the spread of these things works

Its our turn and that will likely affect school openings and fall sports

 

[freezeoption]

I'm not denying anything. Schools that already made plans will be changing them soon.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

I'm not denying anything. Schools that already made plans will be changing them soon.

I wasnt implying you're in the denier camp. I read your posts

 

[mowesten]

It's going to get bad.

The resurgence in coronavirus infections that has rocked the US South and West is now making its way to Midwestern states.

"What inevitably is going to happen is that the states that are not yet in trouble, will likely get into trouble," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Wednesday in an interview on MSNBC.



States including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee are seeing an increase in the percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive, he said, a development that preceded the spike in the South and West. More than 4.4 million cases of the virus and 150,708 deaths have been reported in the US, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
The White House coronavirus task force has warned Midwestern governors that the time to get ahead of the curve is now before the numbers start to skyrocket in their states, Fauci said.

Fake news. It will all go away very quickly, like a miracle, it will just disappear.

There are way more people who haven’t been affected than who have, but you never hear about that.

 

[Treadmill]

Fake news. It will all go away very quickly, like a miracle, it will just disappear.

There are way more people who haven’t been affected than who have, but you never hear about that.

It'll just go away when the weather warms up in April...oh wait.

 

[Cards1968]

Up until this month, Idaho was ~80 deaths statewide. We're closing in on 200 now with a near straight up curve in cases. I hate the cases metric because it's so testing numbers related, but taken in context with deaths you cannot ignore it.

They haven't actually said it yet, but I'd be shocked if they have football this fall out here. Too many districts have already decided to go virtual. If sparsely populated Idaho is having trouble then everyone will.

 

[cru66]

relax fellas..its only 1 person from china. it will disappear soon..like magic.

 

[Treadmill]

Anybody that needs a test gets a test. And they're there. The tests are beautiful.

 

[cru66]

the rona is very much under control in the usa...stock market starting to look very good to me.

 

[KCHI]

Just read a resolution approved by Lafayette Co Health Department strongly urging schools to start mid Sept and cancel all fall sports in the county. (This would be Lexington, Higginsville, Wellington, Odessa,Concordia, etc. )

 

[zonefire]

Pretty sure Lexington is following those guidelines and canceling fall sports.

 

[Kenny56]

You guys are depressing!

 

[cru66]

You guys are depressing!

who you calling...you guys

 

[PCole]

You guys are depressing!

The truth can be depressing at times. Looks like this is a classic example. Damn it.

 

[bullitpdq68]

I wonder if this will be the new normal....I miss sitting down at a restaurant cutting into a fine rare steak and knocking back a cold one.

 

[Cards1968]

I wonder if this will be the new normal....I miss sitting down at a restaurant cutting into a fine rare steak and knocking back a cold one.

Wait - y'all are still that shutdown?

 

[bullitpdq68]

Wait - y'all are still that shutdown?

No, but we have had at least two Restaurants shut down because they had several employees test positive...not sure at this time I feel safe eating out yet.

 

[Cards1968]

No, but we have had at least two Restaurants shut down because they had several employees test positive...not sure at this time I feel safe eating out yet.

Ah, ok. Yeah we went out for dinner, drinks and live music about a month ago. Social distancing are just words out here. Understand the concern.

 

[bullitpdq68]

Ah, ok. Yeah we went out for dinner, drinks and live music about a month ago. Social distancing are just words out here. Understand the concern.

Yeah same here social distancing is really just words. I will say since Walmart now requires mask shopping is a lot easier and the shelves are well stocked as many now refuse to shop there. As they say they refuse to drink the koolaid.

 

[freezeoption]

Cards what about Cascade and Glenns Ferry are they still on?

 

[HomeyR]

I wonder if this will be the new normal....I miss sitting down at a restaurant cutting into a fine rare steak and knocking back a cold one.

The tears well up in my eyes as I read this... I too have thoughts like that.

 

[Cards1968]

Cards what about Cascade and Glenns Ferry are they still on?

Can I get a little more info?

 

[Cards1968]

Cards what about Cascade and Glenns Ferry are they still on?

Can I get a little more info?

 

[Treadmill]

The tears well up in my eyes as I read this... I too have thoughts like that.

I think things will gradually start to normalize throughout 2021 and by 2022 we'll all have steaks and beer once again.

 

[freezeoption]

R those two schools still playing? I use to coach there.

 

[Cards1968]

R those two schools still playing? I use to coach there.

This year, or ever again? If you mean this year, I'll keep my ears open. They seem remote enough. Valley schools almost certainly will not. Teachers and parents are raising hell not to be in person, and can't say I blame them.

It's funny, the McCall folks are complaining about all the 2A, 2C, 2P license plates up there and vice versa. Kinda suprised they don't have a roadblock on Idaho 55.

 

[freezeoption]

They complain now but they want their money. I miss hiway 55 drove that many times. Almost died on it twice. I think GF went down to 8 man at least the last time I knew. I think I still have my V and E plates.

 

[PCole]

Pretty sure Lexington is following those guidelines and canceling fall sports.

Lexington superintendent announced last night that they are not starting classes until Sept. 14 and that all fall sports are canceled. Sad.

 

[zonefire]

Lexington superintendent announced last night that they are not starting classes until Sept. 14 and that all fall sports are canceled. Sad.

I’ve heard they won’t be the last.

 

[shoot90draw]

Lexington superintendent announced last night that they are not starting classes until Sept. 14 and that all fall sports are canceled. Sad.

I have not heard about Odessa. I'm hoping they don't follow suit

 

[PCole]

I’ve heard they won’t be the last.

You mean in Lafayette County, or statewide? Or both?

 

[zonefire]

You mean in Lafayette County, or statewide? Or both?

Metro KC. we’re going back five days a week with minimal changes (Nevada). Not sure schools like us have a lot of issues. 20k people in Vernon county and less than 50 cases. But Jackson county, Lafayette, platte and Cass May be restricted. Kcmo is already virtual and so is grand view.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Metro KC. we’re going back five days a week with minimal changes (Nevada). Not sure schools like us have a lot of issues. 20k people in Vernon county and less than 50 cases. But Jackson county, Lafayette, platte and Cass May be restricted. Kcmo is already virtual and so is grand view.

Its only a matter of time before it is spread like crazy in schools.
Not if but when.

 

[PCole]

Metro KC. we’re going back five days a week with minimal changes (Nevada). Not sure schools like us have a lot of issues. 20k people in Vernon county and less than 50 cases. But Jackson county, Lafayette, platte and Cass May be restricted. Kcmo is already virtual and so is grand view.

As of now, the football program I cover (Princeton) has a Sept. 4 game scheduled at Midway. Cass County is pushing 600 cases. If they play I will, of course, cover it. Hopefully wearing my custom-made Princeton Post-Telegraph mask, complete with logo.

 

[panther72]

PCole
Is the last time those 2 teams played was the 78 state championship?

 

[Cards1968]

PCole
Is the last time those 2 teams played was the 78 state championship?

There's a statewide records database somewhere in our past that needs your attention. No wonder you are the trivia master.

 

[freezeoption]

I wonder what the penalty would be if they don't follow county guidelines? Open yourself to more lawsuits?

 

[PCole]

PCole
Is the last time those 2 teams played was the 78 state championship?

Yes sir. 1976 and 1978 at Midway. Midway won both games. 1978 game was played in a monsoon. They also played in the first Class A title game in 1968 (my freshman year of HS) at Raytown; Princeton won. This will be the first regular-season meeting - it they play. Midway is scheduled to come here in 2020.

 

[PCole]

I wonder what the penalty would be if they don't follow county guidelines? Open yourself to more lawsuits?

I guess it would depend on how vigorously local law enforcement wants to enforce it.

 

[panther72]

I guess it would depend on how vigorously local law enforcement wants to enforce it.

Who knows. But if something bad happens, the school will get hit with a lawsuit where the only question is how many zeroes in the settlement.

Sidenote to Cards and Cole - I was at the semi in 1978 that Princeton had to play at Trenton which was about as perfect day for November football as can be.