*links in this post are to videos and articles that go into detail
November 2020:
- It was reported on April 8, 2020 that National Center for Media Intelligence warned the military and the White House of the spread of a coronavirus.
December 1, 2020:
- It is speculated that the first cases began in Wuhan China. The Wuhan live animal market (also known as a "wet" market) is where the first man, a worker in the market, contracted the virus (later we would learn that it was possibly from a bat, snakes or some other wildlife animals that are regularly sold at the market).
- Dr Li Wenliang posts his first warning to the public on a medical social media message board for medical professionals. He is the first doctor of many doctors who tended to patients with a mysterious illness he thought was SARS. Then other sources report of a "pneumonia of and unknown source".
- More than half of the city of Wuhan in China are reported to have come down with the flu / pneumonia, all of those who visited the Wuhan Market.
- The Chinese government shuts down the Wuhan Market in China. At this point the Chinese government believed that only shutting down the market would stop the spread of the disease. Prior to this point, most coronaviruses were transmitted from animal to animal or animal to human. Many human carriers of the virus were spreading it with no symptoms due to the 1 to 3 week incubation period.
- Dr. Li Wenliang was questioned by police and forced to post an apology under duress for spreading rumors and inciting fear. This relaxed the fears of medical staff in China and put them and visiting tourist at direct risk for the virus.
- The first confirmed death occurs in China, however, there were earlier fatalities that were not being counted towards the virus. The first known victim of the virus was a 61 year old man who was a regular visitor to the Wuhan Market. 41 known cases are reported in China.
- The Wuhan Health Commission says that the virus is not transferable by human contact. At the time they were still uncertain about how the virus was spreading because up until now most coronaviruses were transmitted from animal to animal or animal to human.
- Dr Li Wenliang, the whistle blower gets a fever and gets hospitalized. It took about 12 days for him to show symptoms after being exposed.
- Thailand reports it's first case of the virus and it is the first country to get the virus outside China.
- Japan reports it's first case of the virus.
- Only two deaths reported in China, but there may were more deaths that occurred while the virus was being suppressed in December 2019 that went unreported.
- International reports begin to emerge internationally about a mysterious virus linked to pneumonia and it was initially reported that the virus was transmitted from animal to human. This was a reasonable mistake but catastrophically deadly mistake. Unfortunately that misled people into thinking that it was not transferable by human contact.
- "Travelling monitoring" was the only action in affect, which seemed a bit severe at the time and China was commended for taking such intense measures for inciting "fear" around the globe. Travelers could still travel anywhere in the world if they did not have a fever, which is ineffective at detecting carriers of the virus. A combination of practicing unknowingly ineffective measures, not closing down the city, not banning travel and loosing 4 weeks trying to suppress the public's knowledge of the virus is what turned the virus into a global pandemic.
- Over 70 confirmed cases and 2 deaths in China. The first case of the virus hit the United States in Washington state. The news finally reports that the virus declared a hazard because it was confirmed that human to human contraction was indeed possible.
- 242 global cases at this point.
- South Korea reports it's first case of the virus.
- 314 global cases.
- 300 confirmed cases and 6 deaths in China. The virus is getting more coverage in the news as it spreads to cities including Beijing and Shanghai. The Chinese New Year celebration is still not cancelled! There seems to be an emphasis on the government "not spreading panic" among the citizens of China and the economic loss.
- 440 confirmed cases and 17 deaths in China. China issued travel warning as virus deaths surge. Travel is only monitored and not banned. The screening process for travelers only involves monitoring temperature. At this point they were told that the virus was "controllable".
- U.S. President and experts believe that Americans should not worry about the coronavirus based on what they were told by the World Health Organization, and all parties knew that the spread was human to human.
- 581 global cases.
- The city of Wuhan is put under quarantine. Wuhan also begins to build an on site hospital to treat patients. The knowledge about how the virus spreads is still uncertain as international reporters on location travel without masks or gloves.
- US has first confirmed case of deadly coronavirus and the President says that the country should not worry. And there is a big emphasis on not scaring the public into panic. This was the same mistake that the Chinese government made in the very beginning, where it lost 8 weeks to contain the virus, which encouraged the spreading of the disease, causing lives lost.
- Over 500 confirmed cases and 26 deaths in China. The Chinese New Year celebration continues as usual. People travel from all over the world to Wuhan China for the annual Chinese New Year celebration and go back home, many taking the virus with them.
- News from China - China is facing a "grave situation" and the spread of the deadly coronavirus is "accelerating".
- News from China - Nearly 2,000 people have now contracted the virus in China alone and at least 56 have died - so far.
- 80 now dead in China with over 2700 infected. Reports are saying that the infected could be without symptoms for weeks. For many travel restrictions are for those who have fevers, in which is not an accurate determination of infection. The virus spreads more in incubation. There is also a push in the U.S. for people to wash their hands more often. The main symptoms are fever, dry cough and shortness of breath.
- UK states a health alert.
- The World Health Organization declared it an international health emergency due to the up cropping of 82 cases in 18 countries. Travelling was still not banned.
- American experts tell the American people to "stop panicking" about the coronavirus.
January 31, 2020:
- 9,800 cases globally.
- The UK quarantines citizens traveling from China.
- The U.S. declares a public health emergency banning non-U.S. nationals from entering the country who have traveled to China within the last 14 days. U.S. citizens carrying the virus that showed no symptoms of being sick are allowed into the country and not isolated.
- Dr. Li Wenliang tests positive for the virus. Hong Kong borders are still open, worried about finances.
- Individuals who have traveled abroad are being quarantined for 14 days in the UK.
- The first death outside China is reported in the Philippines. He was a 44 year old man from Wuhan, China.
February 4, 2020:
- Hong Kong citizens are taking charge of their health at their borders.
- The World Health Organization spoke about data sharing and surveillance of the coronavirus. As well he asked that no restrictions be in place for travel and trade or other measures against China.
February 7, 2020:
- The Wuhan whistle blower Dr Li Wenliang dies at 34 of the virus after he was arrested and punished for trying to "scare" the public.
- SARS victims prepare for the worst
- Coronavirus was named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization. 43k infections globally and over 1k deaths. SARs had 800 fatalities and as of this day, it is obvious that the virus is more contagious so that makes it deadlier.
- The virus has killed more than 1,100 people and infected more than 45,000 in China. Nearly all of China's 70,000 theaters are closed. A reporter brilliantly traces the virus' history.
- 243 people died from the virus in China in the last 24 hours.
- The UK is urging self quarantine as more cases emerge. 83 quarantine travelers released after two weeks.
- An elderly Chinese man has died from the virus in France, the first fatality from the infection in Europe.
- Armed robbers stole pallets of toilet paper in Hong Kong after citizens began panic stockpiling creating shortages. This action spreads pandemonium world wide over toilet paper.
- Globally, 75,152 cases, 2007 deaths, 14352 recovered.
- The Chinese ambassador to the UK has denied that China tried to cover-up the early stages of the outbreak.
- Some people are pointing out that 1720, 1820, 1920, and 2020 are times of plague in history.
- World Health Organisation warns COVID-19 could spread even further.
- U.S. travel ban from China go effect today, however, approximately 430,000 people traveled From China to U.S. since COVID-19 surfaced in December through 1,300 direct flights to 17 cities. This does not include the flights from China to Europe and other continents that led travelers back to the U.S.
- Around a dozen towns in Italy are in lock down as the country races to contain the biggest outbreak of the virus in Europe after a surge in cases. Italians are curtailing gatherings, but not stopping them entirely.
- Reports are coming out about Chinese citizens speaking about COVID-19.
- A few American news organizations are beginning to take the coronavirus seriously.
- News of the possible cover-up in China of the virus are emerging.
- Switzerland, Austria and Croatia have confirmed their first cases of the virus in their countries, and the number of confirmed dead rises in Italy. Europe under risk of the virus.
- Reports of the virus cases emerge in the United States to individuals who had not traveled to Wuhan, indicating the spread. The first death occurs in the United States.
- The World Health Organization announces that the virus had world "pandemic potential".
- More stories are emerging about the toll on daily life in China.
- The United States is still not alarming the citizens based on information given by the World Health Organization that this was only a problem in certain countries and only had the potential to be a pandemic. Many YouTubers in America begin to complain that content about the virus is being deleted and or demonetized. Many people are making fun of the virus or think it's a hoax to control the public.
- The virus has killed more than 2,900 and infected some 85,000 worldwide.
- Donald Trump has confirmed the first death from COVID-19 in the US. There are currently 22 people battling the virus in the U.S., and says additional cases are "likely". He also said that "healthy individuals should be able to recover".
- Health Secretary of the UK, Matt Hancock says that the vaccine may be many months away.
- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the risk to most Americans is low and the U.S. is more prepared than any other nation to deal with the coronavirus. This is a lie.
March 3, 2020:
- Strangely, panic shoppers began stockpiling toilet paper world wide.
- In my state, Governor Doug Burgum provide an update on North Dakota's response to COVID-19. North Dakota has no cases, however 15 people are "under surveillance".
- At this time the U.S. announces that based on the information they have, it's not necessary to stop air travel from abroad. This is a mistake, allowing sick individuals to enter and spread the virus as the contaminants are not symptomatic. Many of the COVID patients are getting death threats.
- Italy finally closes schools and universities which was two weeks too late.
- 30 new cases in the UK total to 115. Sadly the world leaders are not doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19.
- U.S. officials push the narrative of just washing hands and not touching the face to prevent contracting the virus, however, it's not enough protection against the virus and not touching the face is very difficult to do.
- Over 4,600 cases reported in Italy and climbing.
- The World Health Organization addresses the world and finally declares COVID-19 as a pandemic after accusations of being slow to act. The WHO gives suggestions to "slow" down the virus.
- Americans still believe that the public should not panic or rather, not display panic behavior. The problem is not the panic, but the lack of preparation for this kind. No one took action because each country thought that the virus would not behave the same way as it did in China.
- At least 631 people have now died from the virus in Italy - an increase of 168 in a single day.
- UK Health Minister, Nadine Dorris, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. COVID-19 is not a death sentence, there are survivors.
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Next report on December 23, 2020.
In summary:
You can see the world tracker of the virus at this website for the local news in North Dakota, Valley News Live. I am documenting these series of events to document for future retrospection and information. Fear can only be beaten by meeting it head on, gathering all of the facts and then making decisions that impact the future. Let's be informed and stay safe everyone. Many thank you's to the invisible heroes like doctors, nurses, aides, caregivers, janitors, public transportation operators, electricians, technicians, police, security guards, store clerks, delivery personnel, and receptionists, who worked on the front lines that kept our cities going during the crisis. I send well wishes and great hopes we will get through this and rise into greatness.
- Italians warns the world that their government acted too late and suggests other countries act now as more heart breaking stories of deaths skyrocket.
- British cruise ship COVID-19 patients describe the symptoms of the virus being a dry cough, tickle or sore throat, shortness of breath, fever and the common cold can open the door to contract the virus. Recovered people say that the virus is not like the flu and starts out with mild symptoms but then blossom into a fever.
- Actors, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have contracted the virus and in isolation in Australia. Finally many Americans begin to take the virus a little more seriously, but not that much.
- President Donald Trump declares the U.S. at a national emergency after giving many mixed messages.
- In my state, Governor Burgum to announce state of emergency for North Dakota. No actual action was taken.
- Wuhan have spent 6 weeks of lock down.
- Americans are not worried and the government was way too slow to act on the virus, ignoring the state of events in China and Italy.
- Personal Diary: In Downtown Fargo, the parade for St. Patrick's Day was wisely cancelled, however, the streets are full with groups of inebriated young and middle aged people. People are behaving as normal. The stores that are open, clerks are not wearing gloves and masks yet. I decided self-quarantine myself.
- Italians have been on lock down for six days.
- Actor, Idris Elba tests positive for the virus.
- Personal Diary: The first day of my self quarantine, in North Dakota. We only have one case of the virus and 7 pending tests. A lot of people are saying that the virus is a hoax and is not serious.
- Being over 40 with COVID-19 is not a death sentence as we have a 60 year old survivor of the virus. Age is not as a big of a factor from the age of 22 - 55, but existing medical problems could be. The elderly over 80 may be the most affected.
- Diary from China - What it is like there now.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France and most European Union partners will close their borders to non-European countries for 30 days.
- U.S. News organizations have been touting the virus as a non-issue, but are now suddenly changing their rhetoric. Sadly, they influence public opinion and by now so many people have been taking their advice that it is not serious.
- Personal Diary: After watching a great deal of materials on COVID-19 I personally decided to start taking notes and documenting the world's journey through this uncertain time.
- China has no new cases of the virus today.
- There is a shortage of protective gear in the U.S.. The U.S. government is asking people to only test for the virus if there are symptoms! Over 100 deaths in the U.S. as young college students not adhering the warnings going to beaches in Florida for Spring Break. The news promoted that only the elderly were in risk of dying, which is not accurate. A virus expert tells the scary truth about the virus. He says that it is like no other because the recovered can be reinfected.
- 244,517 cases globally, 10,030 deaths, and over 86,000 people with diagnosed cases have recovered
- China has claimed to have turned the corner on the virus with no new cases in China after 4 months of struggle for the country.
- News from emergency rooms in Italy and warns the U.S. Italy's deaths have surpassed China. 3,405 have died, over 200 in the last 24 hours with over 40k cases.
- Spain has 803 deaths from the virus with over 17k confirmed cases and over 900 people in intensive care.
- In the U.S. there is a focus on testing and there is a shortage of tests that takes several days to get results, however, by the time the results return, the subject could be infected, rendering the test invalid. Chloroquine, an old malaria drug is being researched to treat novel coronavirus.
- Globally 245,484 cases, 11,153 deaths, 86,035 recovered.
- China has definitely turned the corner with 0 active cases in Wuhan, ground zero of the pandemic. Wuhan citizens tells U.S. what to expect in lockdown.
- The death toll in Italy keeps rising at 3,405 being the one country most ravaged by the virus.
- UK finally closes bars and restaurants.
- Sadly, Australians are at the beach taking advantage of warmer weather.
- Lots of people in America are in a mix between isolation and people who are not taking the pandemic serious. This is extending the length of isolation and spreading the virus.
- In NJ up to 4 members of one family has died within days of each other.
- In my state, the Governor Doug Burgum and Molly Howell, ND Dept. of Health Division of Disease Control are taking this seriously as they are preparing for what is soon to come. He says on-essential buildings "should" be closed to prevent the spread of the virus.
- Personal Diary: Day 6 of self quarantine. Today I was forced to leave my apartment building to pick up my deliveries at the office in my building. I was worried for the receptionist there. Residents need her there to sign for much needed packages and it's a risky job. Much appreciated.
- 303,001 world wide cases, 12,444 deaths, and 91,676 recovered. Some estimate that we could lose up to 10 to 15% of the world population of 7 billion people. Italy is in terrible condition with 53,578, 4825 deaths, and 6,072 recovered. Dr Sylvia Bignamini, the Health Director of San Francesco Clinic in Bergamo, Italy, explains that the virus spread in Italy because there was no limits set in place after the first cases were diagnosed.
- British Columbia is cracking down on isolation and tracking cases. The U.S.A. has 24,148 cases, 285 deaths and 171 recovered. The recovered are said to be those infected weeks ago outside the country. Dr. John Campbell breaks down what we can expect based on our behaviors today globally.
- North Dakota has 28 cases, 3 hospitalized, zero deaths, zero recovery, and 67 being monitored.
- Personal Diary: Day 7 of self quarantine. I went out for emergency groceries at 11:30am this morning. The streets were moderately empty, except for one gang of 3 men not practicing social distancing from each other and a few elderly, who typically shop early Saturday mornings. I passed by a record store that was still open. As well, restaurants on Instagram are urging patrons to utilize curbside pick up or delivery to support local businesses. The problem is, who is preparing the food and are they infected? There is no way to know that people are using gloves and masks while handling the food. Later in the evening I had joint pains, headache and felt dizzy. No cough, no fever. I am probably getting a little paranoid. I only got 4 hours of sleep the night before so it must be body stress, I hope.
- 335, 957 cases globally with 14,362 and 97,882 recovered. At this point about 1 in 7 people infected have died from this virus globally.
- Italy still faces intense hardships.
- U.S.A is not prepared because it needs more testing and protective gear. President Trump is optimistic about the economy at the aftermath of the virus business shutdowns.
- New York faces 15,793 cases being one third of all cases in the U.S.A. alone. New York has reported 117 deaths and no recoveries as of yet. New Yorkers are having a very hard time dealing with the virus and altering their daily livelihood. Money is playing a big factor for Americans choosing work over safety precaution. Cities are shutting down worldwide.
- In my state of North Dakota, we have no new cases, but our number is up to 30, with no deaths and no recoveries. 4 of the carriers are being hospitalized.
- Personal Diary: Day 7 of self quarantine. I got a lot of sleep and felt better. I can hear my neighbors randomly coughing.
- Global cases, 372,563, 16,381 deaths, 100,885, recovered. So far 1 in 7 people have died from the virus, who've contracted it. The methods of transfer are obvious and yet still a mystery as we have people who say that they didn't know how they got it. Is it airborne? China is lifting many of their restrictions and opening movie theaters.
- The Olympic committee finally considering at least delaying the games not cancelling as the world fights for its life.
- Italy is still being ravaged, 63,927 cases, 6077 deaths, 7,432 recovered at nearly a 1:1 rate of death for cases at this time. Horrible.
- UK has a big problem with getting citizens tested and so the only accurate number are the number of deaths sadly at 281. Mark Stubbs was a fit 28-year-old until he was struck down with the coronavirus and almost lost his life.
- U.S.A is at 33,404 cases, 573 deaths, and zero recovered. Bureaucracy threatens to halt any bills to ease the American public's sense of financial security as the Senate is split on where money should go. As well many U.S. officials are saying that the public only needs to social distance in a total of 15 days, however, China needed two months to just to slow down the virus outbreak. National Guard are setting up medical stations in New York, California, and Washington.
- NY is the epicenter of the virus in America as the spread is still increasing because of the improvement of testing. Mayor De Blasio updates on New York City's response to COVID-19 every day managing hospital supplies that are overcapacity. Many people are trying to stay busy, working from home and staying hopeful.
- My state, North Dakota is holding its numbers, 30 cases, 0 deaths, 0 recoveries. There is one case in my town currently. A true vaccine may be available in late summer 2021, more than 12 months from now.
- 395,647 cases globally, 17,241 deaths, and 103,334 recoveries.
- China are hoping to remove their lock down on April 8th as life begins to slowly return to normal.
- The U.S. President said that he would like to see the country back to normal by Easter, April 12, to get the economy back on track. Experts say that the country is looking at at least 4 to 6 more weeks optimistically since the virus hit the country back in February in Seattle. Predictions say that based on what has happened in China the U.S. could hit it's peak cases by mid April and then see relief by late May.
- New York is still in dire condition.
- Louisiana deaths climb into the hundreds after celebrating Mardi Gras weeks before where many people may have contracted and spread the virus while it was in dormancy.
- The virus is still baffling because 25 year olds with no medical history of sickness are getting seriously sick too. Still, there are Americans who refuse to stay home!
- Personal Diary: I am on day 10 of self isolation. This morning I did some breathing exercises that some recovered people have done to strengthen their lungs. It also has a dual purpose to calm anxiety, which we all need any way. However, by the end of the day, I heard some rather disturbing loud coughing and even hacking by my neighbor. It would seem difficult for me to get anything by just living adjacent to a sick person in an apartment building.
- Globally 460,250 cases, 20,857 deaths, 113,691 recoveries.
- Italy is tragically at 74,386 cases, 7,503 deaths, and 9,362 recoveries. They may be at the peak of the virus threat and we should expect things to get better, but it is still devastating the country.
- The UK, is at 8,364 cases. They are having issues with getting testings done so there could be up to ten times as much (80k). Prince Charles was diagnosed with the virus and the queen has been isolated to keep her protected.
- In the U.S.A. 62,873 cases confirmed, 894 deaths mainly in New York. The virus outbreak could cause a possible medical drug shortage. There are 361 recovered. The news is pushing young people to understand how dangerous the virus is. Some domestic terrorists are licking and coughing claiming to have the virus and spreading it purposefully.
- In my area Nine new Coronavirus cases in North Dakota, total up to 45, 3 cases in my county.
- Personal Diary: My neighbor continues to cough violently periodically.
- 495,250 cases globally. 20,857 deaths and 113,691 world wide. There is a population of 7.8 billion world wide. One fourth of the world is on lock down. China went up a hundred cases at 81,782 cases, 6 more deaths, and 74,181 total recoveries. Spain has 59,197 cases but the deaths are rising, over achieving China at 4145. Many of the dead are presently being kept in an empty ice rink in the country. There are 7015 recoveries. The UK, has 9962 cases, 479 deaths, and 142 recoveries. Many Britans are stuck abroad and are trying to get back home. In the U.S. there are 69,684 cases at an almost 7k rise. 1049 citizens have died and 619 recoveries. 3.28 million people file for unemployment in the past week and climbing. The Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus package and is sent to the House, which hopes to approve it by Friday. The number of infected people in North Dakota 52. 2 of those individuals live in my county.
- Dr. John Campbell explains what the experts know about the virus the average person does not know and does not want to know.
- Globally the cases are on a steep 90k rise at 576,859 over night, 26,455 people have died (6k deaths over night) and 29,812 recovered. China has 81,897 cases, 3296 deaths and 74,720 recovered. The government re-closes theaters for precaution however the lock down in Wuhan is slowly easing after 9 weeks. There are still quarantines in affect.
- The UK has 14,743 cases, 761 deaths, and 151 recoveries. The Prime Minister of the UK has the COVID-19.
- The U.S. has taken the lead on cases at 94,288 with 1,475 deaths and 813 recoveries. President Trump puts and emphasis that he would like all Americans to go back to work as soon as possible, however the country currently has the most cases globally and rising daily. It may take one to four weeks before these cases run their course. The President did sign the $2 trillion stimulus bill to help American citizens and businesses get assistance during the outbreak lock down, marking a historic moment for the country. The country is at a casual approach, but the worst is ahead.
- New York is looking at a possible tragedy after they run out of supplies in two weeks.
- In my state, The North Dakota Department of Health has confirmed 7 new cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota, bringing the statewide total to 65. We had our first fatality this morning in Bismark. Sadly, the low numbers compared to other states is emboldening citizens. Officials recommend individuals limit social gatherings to less than 10 people and those traveling internationally or domestically and self-isolate for 14 days. Of the 65 cases 13 people are now hospitalized due to the virus. North Dakota Governor Burgum says there is no lock down order being issued at this time and hopes people will use personal responsibility. However he wisely signed an Executive Order closing licensed cosmetologists, tattoo studios, massage therapists and other personal service industries to close until April 6th.
- Personal Diary: My neighbor is still violently coughing periodically. I had to leave the apartment to pick up deliveries from the office below my building and get groceries. I completely sterilized every item entering the apartment as well as the clothing I wore. I plan to stay home for the next two weeks. My only venture out of the apartment will be to get the mail and pay the rent. I still must be extremely careful in the hallways, wear gloves, a mask and sterilize everything I come in contact with. While I was out, I was distressed to see so many people still not socially distancing. I can't believe this, but my sick neighbor had a get together with friends last night. Even if he only has a cold, why invite people over to spread his cold?
March 28, 2020:
- Globally we have 640,589 cases, 29848 fatalities, and 137,270 recovered. Droplet aerosol infections is the number one transfer of the virus. Surface contact is the next. World wide people are not staying home and crowding in places. The virus incubates for 5 to 7 days. Death may occur 2, 3, 4, and or 5 weeks after the symptom begin.
- China has 81,999 cases, 3,299 deaths, and 75,100 recovered.
- Spain has 72,248 cases, 5,812 deaths, and 12,285 recovered. The ice rink acting as a temporary morgue is full.
- In the U.S.A. 112,468 cases have emerged leading the largest number globally. 1,841 people have died and 918 recoveries. Of the recoveries are Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. FDA approves new coronavirus test that can have results in minutes making it easier and quicker to test.
- In my area, North Dakota cases rising to 83 with 16 total hospitalized.
- Personal Diary: I woke up today to the sound of a second neighbor coughing. This one is a female. Looking out of my window, it looks like people are starting to take things more seriously. It's almost a ghost town.
- 713,171 cases globally, 33,597 fatalities, 148,995 recovered.
- China has 82,122 cases 3,304 deaths, and 75,582 recovered. They are vigil in the keeping their cities safe and perform COVID-19 tests before travelling.
- Italy has 97,689 cases, 10,779 deaths and 13,030 recovered. They may be at the peak or approaching the peak, which means the numbers should begin to stabilize soon as the country observes lock downs.
- Spain has 78,799 cases, 6,606 deaths and 14,709 recovered. They are experiencing a shortage of testing. They are stricter and the population is taking it seriously.
- UK has 19, 772 cases, 1,231 deaths and 151 recovered. They are expecting it to take 6 months before life goes back to normal.
- U.S.A. 136,880 cases, 2,409 deaths and 2612 recovered. It's about 2 to 3 weeks away from the beginning of the worst of it. The plan to stretch out the spread of the virus is not working yet and discussions of travel bans and quarantine is a consideration among states.
- CDC issues travel advisory, (not ban) travel for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
- In my state we have 98 cases, 1 death, 17 hospitalized, 18 recovered.
- Globally we have 766,336 cases, 36,873 deaths, and 160,001 recoveries. We are on track to have 1 million confirmed cases world wide by April 4th, however there may be another million cases unconfirmed.
- Italy has 101,739 cases, 11,591 deaths and 14,620 recoveries. Currently, it looks like Italians have a 45% percent chance of mortality. Scientist are trying to figure out why. Is it genetics, is it diet, is it smoking and second hand smoke exposure? Are these all factors?
- Spain has 85,1985 cases, 7,340 deaths, and 16,780 recoveries.
- The U.S. has 153,246 cases, 2,828 deaths and 5,545 recoveries. There is a chance that the U.S. could loose up to 1/4th the population. The White House extends COVID-19 guidelines (social distancing) until April 30th for the country and Dr. Fauci optimistically says that they expect more than 200,000 deaths in the country. More cases are emerging about healthy individuals with flu vaccines getting seriously sick from the virus needing hospitalization. Many Amazon and Instacart workers walking off job amid safety concerns over the virus, both services I typically use. More terrible stories of loss keep affect the nation.
- In my state, we have 11 new cases today, including the state's second death, a woman in her 80s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions who acquired COVID-19 through community spread.
- Personal Diary: I woke up to my neighbors cough again. Its random, but loud enough for me to hear clearly. I myself have been battling a slight sore throat since March 24th. It hasn't gotten worse, it hasn't improved.
- 803,650 cases globally, 39,033 fatalities, 172,722 recovered. We are looking at an average 20% of the population decrease from this pandemic. 1 in 5 people may die globally from this in total (that's 1.5 billion deaths total). Not to mention the pandemic is causing, depression, PTSD, starvation, medical neglect, panic related and domestic violent deaths.
- China has 82,276 cases, 3,309 deaths, and 76,204 recoveries. China will add asymptomatic cases in their overall count on April 1st, which will give us a boost in global numbers, however, become a more accurate. North Korea claims no cases at all.
- U.K. has 22,465 cases, 1,412 deaths and 179 recoveries. The deaths outnumber the recoveries which is a sign that they are in the beginning stages of their fight.
- U.S.A. 164,785 cases, 3,173 deaths and 5,945 recoveries. Army Corps are constructing makeshift hospitals to help states country wide. Medical recommendations of how to treat the virus is being offered, but still mostly speculation.
- In my state, North Dakota cases has risen to 109 with 3 deaths, 19 total hospitalized, and 20 recovered.
- Personal Diary: The my neighbor's coughing continues, but now more often. They have been coughing violently since March 22nd. Is that normal?
- Globally we have 883,225 cases, 44,156 fatalities, and 185,377 recovered.
- China has 82,391 cases, 3,316 deaths, and 76,403 recovered. Symptoms of the virus is getting clearer as per data out of China.
- U.K. has 29,841 cases, 2,356 deaths, and 179 recovered. Prince Charles comforts his country with an address to the people.
- U.S.A. 189,753 cases, 4,090 deaths, and 7,141 recoveries. President Trump gets real with America, that things will get worse in the next two weeks. The U.S.A. has more deaths now than the tragedy of 911.
- In my area, North Dakota 142 positive cases with 3 deaths, 23 hospitalized, and 34 recovered. Local business are desperately still encouraging pickup sales.
- Personal Diary: The streets are nearly empty as I look outside my window. No sounds from the neighbors.
- Globally we have 1,007,977 cases, 51,485 fatalities, and 210,055 recovered. The search for the cure continues and we are discovering that the lock down or social distancing enforced is slowing down the death rate. There is a correlation between the death rate and hospital care. Philippine leader warns violators will be shot dead.
- Globally, there is more curiosity about that the World Health Organization's part to play in the pandemic and it's relationship to China. It's not looking good for the WHO.
- China has 82,432 cases, 3,322 fatalities, and 72,565 recovered. We are still waiting for China's actual number of cases. 3 factories re-open.
- U.K. has 34,157 cases, 2,926 fatalities, and 191 recovered. The government is struggling to get enough testing. The number of cases are not accurate.
- U.S.A. 238,820 cases, 5,758 fatalities, and 8,889 recovered. 5 states still have not issued stay at home orders. 6.6 million file for unemployment. Authorities remove close to one million N95 respirator masks, gloves, gowns and other medical supplies after a Brooklyn man was caught allegedly hoarding the equipment, lied to investigators and coughed on FBI agents who confronted him. Some of the stories of the virus victims are being told. Healthy 30 year old teach and coach dies at home. Doctor sacrifices his life to help patients before dying. Seattle Washington ICU struggle to care for patients. Doctors fear or their lives. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's brother Christopher Cuomo has come down with the virus, and he talked about the symptoms of the virus.
- In my area, North Dakota 159 cases in North Dakota with 3 deaths, 28 hospitalized, and 43 recovered. 4,980 have been tested in total. There are 43 cases in my county (Cass County).
- Personal Diary: We had a leak in our building from rain on the roof and into the stairwell. Brave maintenance persons are working on it. Thank goodness it was not in any of the apartments. Also, its snowing at 19 degrees. This is a full blown snow storm.
April 3, 2020:
- Globally we have 1,088,878 cases, 58,302 fatalities, and 225,438 recovered.
- Italy has 119,827 cases, 14,681 fatalities, and 19,758 recovered. The country is still struggling after 4 weeks of heartbreaking fatalities and the emotional toll it's taking on the care givers there.
- U.K. has 38,688 cases, 3,611 fatalities, and 205 recovered. UK's ICU are over run with people under 50 years of age. Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks on how he recovered from the virus. Prince Charles opens massive new hospital for virus patients.
- U.S.A. 270,473 cases, 6,889 fatalities, and 9,445 recovered. President Donald Trump says that the CDC is advising Americans to wear cloth masks in public although he will not wear one. Age may not be a total factor because 104-year-old WWII veteran from Oregon survived the the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression, World War II, and now COVID-19 – just in time to celebrate his birthday with a social distancing party. Some people are still not taken this seriously. A bus driver complains of a woman coughing on a bus without covering her mouth and sadly he died days later. Stem therapy is being research as a possible treatment. Dr. John Campbell talks about caring for virus carriers and the possibility of viral loading as a factor. Trevor Noah posts a video montage of American news reporters and politicians publicly down playing, mocking and dismissing the coronavirus in the early days of February and March endangering the lives of their viewers. This was part of the reason so many people ignored news reports coming from China and refused to take this seriously until it was too late. Many lives are gone because of this.
- In my area, North Dakota 173 positive cases in North Dakota with 3 deaths, 29 hospitalized, and 55 recovered.
- Personal Diary: My neighbor's coughing has become more aggressive. I myself am not certain I am not sick. I have a mild sore throat and I am feeling some mild pressure on my rib cage. No problems breathing. Dizziness. No fever.
- Globally we have 1,140,327 cases, 60,887 fatalities, and 233,930 recovered.
- China has 82,543 cases, 3,330 fatalities, and 76,946 recovered. Citizens stop the city for 3 minutes to mourn those taken by the pandemic.
- U.S.A. 278,568 cases, 7,163 fatalities, and 9,920 recovered. More recovered cases come through the virus, show us that there is some hope. New York is still the epicenter of the pandemic.
- In my area, North Dakota 186 Total cases, 3 Deaths, 63 Recovered.
- Personal Diary: I woke up with mild tightness in my chest. Breathing is fine, no cough, no fever. My throat is very sore. I don't hear much from my neighbors.
April 5, 2020:
- Globally we have 1,225,360 cases, 66,542 fatalities, and 252,615 recovered. Many countries are looking at how China may be responsible for letting the pandemic go global. China opens for business again while the rest of the world is still locked down. The rumor of a first virus patient in November may be true according to a Chinese reporter, Josephine Ma 6 weeks before the government told the World Health Organization.
- U.K. has 48,383 cases, 4,939 fatalities, and 215 recovered. With the number of deaths rising, some people are still not following the lockdown rules.
- U.S.A. 312,249 cases, 8,503 fatalities, and 15,021 recovered. Morgue workers in New York say they are "exhausted" by the number of dead bodies they are having to take in due to the virus. 1,000 military personel are being sent to help NYC.
- In my area, North Dakota no news reported.
- Personal Diary: The news in my area is reporting yesterday's news. It's Sunday so everyone probably want a mental break from this thing. I am still expressing mild illness. No fever, no cough, but sore throat, chest pressure and occasional body aches. We are advised not to go to the hospital unless there is shortness of breath and fever. The neighbor's cough has subsided.
- Globally we have 1,289,380 cases, 70,590 fatalities, and 270,372 recovered.
- Italy has 128,948 cases, 15,887 fatalities, and 21,815 recovered. The health care workers are exhausted and traumatized.
- U.K. has 48,451 cases, 4,943 fatalities, and 229 recovered. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson admitted to the hospital. The Queen issues an address to the country. The 93 year old monarch spoke uplifting words and recalled her first speech in the 1940's.
- U.S.A. 337,971 cases, 9,654 fatalities, and 17,582 recovered. Old footage reveals that President Bush made an effort to deal with pandemic threats in 2005. The question is, what happened? Tiger in Bronx Zoo gets COVID-19 from it's human handler. It seems cats and ferrets are vulnerable to the disease.
- In my area, North Dakota 207 total cases with 3 deaths, 31 hospitalized, and 63 recovered. 6787 have been tested in total out of 600,000 population. Even Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’s worried about neighboring states North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa that have yet to issue stay-at-home orders to try and slow the spread of the virus. Minnesota has as of today 935 confirmed cases of the virus, up 70 from the day before. My county, Cass county is one of the busiest transits between the two states and it currently has 54 cases.
- Personal Diary: Mild cold and flu symptoms. No fever or cough.
April 7, 2020:
- Globally we have 1,363,365 cases, 76,420 fatalities, and 292,425 recovered.
- U.K. has 52,302 cases, 5,385 fatalities, and 312 recovered. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is admitted into ICU overnight.
- U.S.A. 368,533 cases, 11,008 fatalities, and 19,972 recovered. Stocks are up for a second day, staving off the expected recession thanks to the stimulus.
- In my area, North Dakota 225 positive cases with 4 deaths and 74 recovered.
- Personal Diary: Mild cold and flu symptoms. Body aches and headache. No fever or cough.
April 8, 2020:
- Globally we have 1,452,378 cases, 83,615 fatalities, and 308,757 recovered.
- China has 82,809 cases, 3,337 fatalities, and 77,567 recovered. Wuhan ends it's 11 week lockdown today and many of the citizens hope the rest of the world learns from their 3 month ordeal. Some news reports say that there is still a cover up of the real situation in China where there are several reports of asymptomatic carriers still present.
- Italy has 139,422 cases, 17,669 fatalities, and 26,491 recovered. A small village in Italy, Nerola, reports of being quarantined last week and turned into a laboratory because a large number of residents are positive with the virus. The data will be valuable world wide.
- U.K. has 61,455 cases, 7,109 fatalities, and 334 recovered. A recovered patient describes his experience with after being in ICU. Another story of hope as a 98 year old woman survives the coronavirus in which she attributes her faith in God and excellent hospital care.
- U.S.A. 401,166 cases, 12,936 fatalities, and 22,717 recovered. Chris Cuomo describes the symptoms as depressing and hard to fight. African Americans hit hardest by the virus and up to 4 times more likely to die due to socioeconomic reasons and many of them holding civil working jobs, dying at 70% in places like Chicago and Louisiana. There could be an issue of This highlights the vitamin D theory, that because African Americans need more vitamin D supplementation, they are more susceptible to succumbing to COVID-19. Thousands of health care workers are getting sick. New York state is giving $600 to the unemployed and extending the benefits.
- In my area, North Dakota 251 positive cases with 4 deaths and 98 recovered. 77 cases are in my county. We have a rise of about 20 cases per day. More establishments are closing temporarily that probably should have been closed weeks ago. Unawareness about how easily the virus can be transmitted is the main culprit. We've never dealt with anything like this before.
- Personal Diary: No difference here. Still sick.
April 9, 2020:
- Globally we have 1,506,936 cases, 90,057 fatalities, and 340,630 recovered. As it stands 1 out of 4 individuals might die from the coronavirus COVID-19 out of the global population of 6.8 billion people. As well, the reason why the elderly population is at high risk could be because of their ability to get adequate amounts of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps the body produce white blood cells that help fight against infection and builds the immune system. Besides getting sunlight, good sources are mushrooms and specifically vitamin D3 taken with K2 for efficiency. However, more research and data is coming in that genetic structures may be in place but not confirmed. Bill Gates says that a good vaccine could be available in two years logistically.
- Germany has 114,257 cases, 2,349 fatalities, and 46,300 recovered. 1 in 23 people are susceptible of dying in Germany as it stands. Experts say that this is because the country has been able to test in the early stages of the virus outbreak and isolate the infected. That makes sense. However, why are there so many recoveries? The proportion of fatalities should match the rest of the world, unless, the theory is that the number of cases world wide are totally inaccurate and Germany's numbers is the real reflection of what's happening in the world due to their testing accuracy. That would mean that over 2 million people has had COVID-19 and recovered and the true number of cases globally is something like 3.5 million.
- U.K. has 61,516 cases, 7,111 fatalities, and 357 recovered. William and Kate speak with children from a primary school to keep their spirits up.
- U.S.A. 432,596 cases, 14,831 fatalities, and 24,245 recovered. At this rate, the U.S. stands to loose one third of the population. At Maimonides Medical Center in New York, some patients are being treated with oxygenated blood to their lungs as a last resort. Researchers say that the first cases of coronavirus may have come from Europe, not China as early as February, a full month before the President banned air travel. Bill Gates says that schools should be able to resume in the fall.
- In my area, North Dakota the number of cases continue to creep upwards of 269 cases with 5 fatalities, 34 hospitalized and 101 recovered. The state boasts a total number of tests at 8990 which is less than 2% of the total population. 83 known cases are in my county. North Dakota is among only a handful of states where no one is under a mandated stay-at-home order.
- Personal Diary: The streets are empty. Things are quiet with my neighbors. I am doing well and close to the end (but not done) of experiencing a 16 day sickness (not confirmed COVID-19) in isolation and a total of 26 days of self-quarantine.
- Globally we have 1,622,167 cases, 97,264 fatalities, and 365,250 recovered.
- U.K. has 65,872 cases, 7,993 fatalities, and 367 recovered. The U.K. counts an additional 866 deaths overnight.
- U.S.A. 467,184 cases, 16,736 fatalities, and 26,522 recovered. Antibody tests are coming soon as well as antibody research for immunity. Dr. Fauci says May 1st could be the day that Americans can begin to reopen non essential stores. However, experts talk about a second wave. Sadly, New York had to resort to a mass burial for the dead at Heart Island.
- In my area, North Dakota the number of cases are still at 269 cases with 6 fatalities, 34 hospitalized and 101 recovered. There were no new tests today. It has only tested 8990 individuals out of 600,000 people in the population.
- Personal Diary: No new developments. I am feeling better but not completely done.
- Globally we have 1,733,792 cases, 106,469 fatalities, and 392,781 recovered.
- U.S.A. 506,188 cases, 19,701 fatalities, and 29,327 recovered. Less than 1% of the country has been tested. We need more testing. New York has the most cases of any country in the world. New York's Mayor closes schools for the year.
- In my area, North Dakota has 293 cases, 7 deaths and 119 recovered. The testing has risen to 10,080 which is and improvement. There are 95 cases in my county (Cass County). It's still unclear where the poor or those without vehicles can get free testing. Where do you go?
- Personal Diary: I'm completely fatigued of the news today.
- Globally we have 1,840,093 cases, 113,362 fatalities, and the tracker I've been using stopped showing the number of people recovered and began showing the number tested, so out of 7 billion people on the planet, 2,805,892 have been tested.
- U.K. has 85,199 cases, 10,629 fatalities. Prime Minister Boris Johnson released from the hospital.
- U.S.A. 550,016 cases, 21,733 fatalities.
- In my area, North Dakota has 308 known cases, 8 deaths, and 121 recovered. There are 107 cases in my county, which is a few walking blocks away from Minnesota which has 1,242 cases.
- Personal Diary: I had to leave my apartment to buy groceries. The streets were semi empty. Most people were not wearing masks.
- Globally we have 1,872,073 cases, 116,052 fatalities. Antibodies lead the way to possibly beating antigens like COVID-19 and many other viruses and diseases. A healthy immune system with white blood cells creates antibodies in the body to fight antigens. As well, 68% of patients showed improvement using Gilead's Remdesivir as an IV ten day capacity, but it is not conclusive.
- Germany has 128,208 cases with only 3,043 fatalities. Germany is doing well because they also treat the "soft" cases, before they become critical, unlike all of the other countries who are asking people to go to hospitals if they are having difficulty breathing. By then, treatment may be too late. However, there is controversy that people who die of heart attacks and organ failure are not counted in the COVID-19 fatalities regardless of infection causing the heart attack.
- U.S.A. 558,999 cases, 22,146 fatalities. No one is addressing the vitamin D possibilities as the reason for the higher death rate in American and in African Americans. It turns out more than 42% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D, which can lead to co-morbidity.
- New York has reached the peak of fatalities and are leveling off the curve. They still suffer up to 700 deaths per day.
- In my area, North Dakota at 11am the reports has not been updated, so there is a lag in reporting. After checking back at 3pm the state's cases are at 331 with 8 deaths. It's rising to about twenty known cases per day. We may reach 400 known cases by Friday the 17th of April. However, part of the reason, the numbers look low in our state compared to other states is because we've only tested 10781 since the entire outbreak, which is the number of tests we should at least be doing per week.
April 14, 2020:
- Globally we have 1,961,965 cases, 125,476 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 594,207 cases, 25,163 fatalities. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks out about slowly opening up the city safely, but not immediately as well as addressed the president's claim to have total power over the country.
- In my area, North Dakota has 341 with 9 fatalities. 10,916 people have been tested since the outbreak, meaning that only 135 tests were processed today for the entire state.
- Personal Diary: I ran out of food so I had to leave my apartment for groceries in downtown Fargo with mask, gloves and distancing. Not many people in masks, but some. My friend at the grocery store had a mask on, so that's good. There were also many signs about social distancing of 6 feet. I did encounter a woman in her 80's smoking on a public bench without any regard for protection and sadly, a young girl in her twenties without protection of any kind running up to people asking them for money.
April 15, 2020:
- Globally we have 2,049,888 cases, 133,572 fatalities. There is hope for the rest of the world as Wuhan, China, the city where the virus began as early as December 2019 is getting back to a normal. China said it is moving forward in developing a COVID-19 vaccine and have started a second phase of clinical trials in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak on 500 volunteers. Dr. Hakim Djaballah explains more COVID-19 information and helpful tips.
- U.S.A. 634,975 cases, 27,940 fatalities. President Donald Trump announced the halt of funding to The World Health Organization, wondering how the got so many facts wrong in the beginning about the virus and what is their function during the pandemic and how does it help Americans. As many Americans are getting their stimulus checks there is much controversy about when the economy will re-open. New York is stepping up their sanitary and social distancing measures with mandatory masks in public. Kizzmekia Corbett, the National Institute of Health's lead scientist for coronavirus vaccine research tells CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta that a vaccine for coronavirus could possibly be available to the general public by next spring
- In my area, North Dakota has 365 with 24 new cases reported today, 9 deaths. 11317 have been tested in total. The number of tests increased, so the number of cases increased. 1 in 15 people may be infected, which in reality, if everyone could get tested, the state would have about 20,000 to 30,000 cases right now, not 365.
- Personal Diary: I still have more groceries to buy so I thought I would buy some from Instacart, which I have used before. They are so busy, the deliveries are taking days. I put in my order out of desperation. I ordered a few things from Amazon. It will take two weeks for an order of beans and soups to arrive. I can also hear my neighbor still cough occasionally. It's not as bad as it was a week ago.
- Globally we have 2,090,110 cases, 139,469 fatalities. There is a heavy mental toll on society dealing with the events of the pandemic. Stacey Fresco, developed pneumonia from the virus and as a last resort, the doctors suggested turning her onto her stomach, a maneuver called 'proning' which saved her life. Australians chime in on the side of the U.S. President's stance on the World Health Organization and how poorly they handled the questioning of the Chinese government during the beginning of the outbreak as well as told the world false information about how the virus spread, thus causing fatalities world wide. At this point we need a statement from the WHO simply apologizing for giving the world misinformation and a plan of how it will rectify the situation. So far, there is only denial of any wrong doing, unintentionally or not. And sadly, the lack of information from China is not helping, when Europe continues to share vital information about it's findings in the infected, dead, and recovered. Many of the fatalities in China are simply cremated, not studied.
- U.S.A. 640,291 cases, 31,015 fatalities. President Trump has released a plan for states to reopen the economy in phases. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extends the shut down of the state to May 15th.
- In my area, North Dakota has 393 with 9 deaths. 11704 have been tested in total. The state seems to only be able to process about 400 tests per day.
- Personal Diary: I am on the tail end of 23 days of what feels like weird flu-like symptoms. This is day 33 of my self quarantine. My order for Instacart came today. The delivery person, as nice as he was, did not wear a mask or gloves, and did not practice distancing. I went out for more groceries only to find, I was the only person wearing a mask or gloves! I spotted the mail man and he also didn't have on a mask or gloves.
- Globally we have 2,214,861 cases, 150,948 fatalities.
- China now reports 83,783 cases, and 4,636 fatalities. China's is under fire right now to explain how the virus originated, as well propaganda in China has been telling citizens that the U.S. is responsible for the virus. This is could escalate into something frightening.
- U.K. has 109,769 cases, 14,607 fatalities. U.K. sets up a task force for a vaccine.
- U.S.A. 683,786 cases, 34,575 fatalities. The Governor of New York and The President go head to head about COVID responses based on the CDC projections. President states that Governors of states will be responsible for testing, not the federal government.
- In my area, North Dakota has 439 cases with 9 deaths and 172 recoveries. 12,342 have been tested in total. We are still only processing about 400 tests daily and we had a jump of 40 cases in a day. That means 1 in 10 people now may have the virus state wide. There are 181 cases in my county (Cass County). As well, the state may be re-opening soon.
- Globally we have 2,310,572 cases, 158,422 fatalities. Recovered immunity is not guarantee, meaning, if you've had the virus, there is no guarantee that you can't contract it again or even be able to fight it successfully for a second time. The environment is thriving from less human activity. U.K. Prince Charles has recovered from the virus.
- U.S.A. 726,645 cases, 37,938 fatalities. Police finds a pile of bodies at a nursing home in New Jersey from COVID-19. Minorities are being most affected. Chris Cuomo talks about what it's like to have the virus.
- In my area, North Dakota has 528 with 9 deaths. 197 cases in my county (Cass County).
- Globally we have 2,382,064 cases, 165,636 fatalities.
- In my area, North Dakota has 585 positive cases and 10 deaths. 212 cases are in my county alone.
- Globally we have 2,458,150 cases, 168,906 fatalities. Russia's numbers have been low, but they are now experiencing a rise. India is trying to stop Chinese hostile takeovers during the pandemic. Annual pro-democracy protests in China gets the attention of U.S. government as the participants are arrested.
- U.K. has 125,851 cases, 16,550 fatalities. Former Prime Minister, Tony Blair chimes in on what he thinks government should do. Germany is easing up on their restrictions.
- U.S.A. 776,513 cases, 41,313 fatalities. The president is still at odds with governors over the reopening of states. Thousands U.S. citizens hold protests to end the lockdowns s they can go back to work. More people are opening up about how they survived the virus.
- In my area, North Dakota has 627 with 13 deaths. 3 of the deaths over night were in my county, Cass County with 246 cases. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a plant in Grand Forks, LM Wind Power, where 128 people tested positive for COVID-19 and that includes employees or those who had close contact with them. Prior to this, Grand Forks only had 9 cases.
- Personal Diary: Not feeling well today. Occasional fatigue, headache, rapid heart beat and dull back pains.
- Globally we have 2,501,156 cases, 171,810 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 788,920 cases, 42,458 fatalities. Georgia governor re-opens the state without consulting Mayor or other local officials. It is the first state to re-open, however, it is not following the President's guideline for re-opening. News organizations call Georgia, the canary in the coal mine.
- In my area, North Dakota has not reported there cases as of 11am. 644 people have tested positive with 13 deaths and 214 recovered. 14343 have been tested in total. The governor talked today about his decisions during the pandemic.
- Globally we have 2,585,468 cases, 178,845 fatalities. Brazil leader still thinks the virus is not serious.
- U.S.A. 825,306 cases, 45,075 fatalities. FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test as the search for a vaccine intensifies. The CDC warns that the virus could return in the fall. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (I) says that she wants to reopen the city's casinos, restaurants and entertainment venues for business so people can get back to work. The Governor of Nevada disagrees.
- In my area, North Dakota has 679 positive cases with 14 deaths, 229 recovered. 15589 have been tested in total which indicates that they are ramping up testing.
- Globally we have 2,659,557 cases, 185,494 fatalities. There are 5 contenders for COVID-19 treatment.
- U.S.A. 843,981 cases, 46,859 fatalities. New York Governor gives a preliminary look at some statistics coming out of the state about the virus. He also offers a practical reason why African Americans and Latinos are being infected at a higher rate.
- In my area, North Dakota has 709 confirmed cases, 15 deaths and 269 have recovered. 32 new cases reported today. 16330 have been tested in total. Testing has ramped up and so has the number of cases. We have a lot more unconfirmed cases.
- Personal Diary: Looking outside my window this morning, it looks 30% almost normal activity with pedestrians and numbers of cars on the road. No one is wearing a mask.
- Globally we have 2,789,315 cases, 195,775 fatalities. Experts believe that heart attack recorded death increase is also COVID-19, so the actual fatality count could be much higher than we all believe. New details are emerging that cruise lines officials knew about the pandemic and many of the passengers are usually over 50 years of age causing 39 deaths.
- U.S.A. 889,661 cases, 50,890 fatalities. Georgia is the first state to reopen today by the governor. Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms pleads with the state residents to stay home and stay safe. New York finally sees some relief from the virus.
- In my area, North Dakota has 748 people have tested positive with 15 deaths and 285 recovered. Of the 67 hospitalized, 50 have been discharged. 17449 have been tested in total. 318 cases are in my county. Fargo Golf courses are open today.
- Personal Diary: It was snowing and below 20 degrees last week. Today it's 65 degrees, so there are more people out and about than usual. I had to leave my home to shop for groceries. 1 out of 10 people have the courtesy to wear a mask. In one store, shoppers were not observing social distancing at all. When I returned home, I sterilized everything thoroughly, and then I sterilized it again.
- Globally we have 2,877,487 cases, 201,907 fatalities. Lockdown protests continue worldwide in Berlin, Canada, and U.S. all wanting the government to open their cities no matter the virus spread.
- U.K. has 149,559 cases, 20,381 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 926,442 cases, 53,184 fatalities. Millions are still waiting for their unemployment checks.
- In my area, North Dakota has 803 cases, 16 deaths. 19,350 have been tested in total. They are ramping up the testing, processing nearly 2,000 test in a day.
- Globally we have 2,947,616 cases, 205,607 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 954,182 cases, 54,573 fatalities. White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says that there is a breakthrough in testing that is increasing the amount testing, catching the virus in asymptomatic cases. The country is obsessed with re-opening. Meanwhile the citizens are getting frustrated with being forced to stay sheltered in place. The President takes the weekend off from briefings which he blames on the press being "hostile". New York Governor Andrew Cuomo lays out his plan to re-open the state and says that upstate New York could open as soon as May 15.
- In my area, North Dakota has 867 positive cases and 17 deaths. 20447 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: It's another sunny day. Lots of people out and about without masks or gloves.
- Globally we have 3,020,117 cases, 209,661 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 979,077 cases, 55,637 fatalities. Currently, the U.S. is absorbing one fourth of all the deaths globally. Thousands crowd California beaches in spite of lockdown orders. Conspiracy theorists claim military worker Maatje Benassi brought coronavirus to China and getting death threats.
- In my area, North Dakota has 942 cases, 19 deaths and 573 of which are still active. 22434 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: I went out for groceries again, stocking up. Not one of the people I encountered wore masks or had gloves. None at the grocery store either. Many people are not following social distancing at all. While at the counter checking out an elderly man just put his things right next to me. There is a public bench visible from my window and there have been at least 4 different people sitting at the bench in the last 24 hours. None of them wearing gloves or a mask. In fact one woman was wearing shorts. The local news is quite local so they don't report much on the virus.
- Globally we have 3,110,219 cases, 216,808 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 1,010,717 cases, 58,343 fatalities. Dr Fauci talks about the links to blood clots and the virus. Non-related to the virus, the Pentagon releases UFO videos however, this was reported months ago and denied by top officials. The timing raises eyebrows. Meat processing companies had to shut down after COVID-19 outbreaks emerge, however President Trump said Tuesday that he plans to use the Defense Production Act to compel meat processing plants to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic, forcing sick employees to return to work. This could be tragic if the plant or products become contaminated with the virus and is distributed to the American public.
- In my area, North Dakota has 991 people have tested positive with 19 deaths and 409 recovered. Of the 79 hospitalized, 54 have been discharged. 23723 have been tested in total.
- Globally we have 3,173,036 cases, 225,927 fatalities. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Lebanon as the coronavirus has worsened the economic crisis there. There are more touching stories emerging of people who survive ICU treatment and their uphill battle.
- U.S.A. 1,030,487 cases, 60,207 fatalities. Rare inflammatory disease, kawasaki disease may be a result of exposure to COVID-19 in small children. Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes inflammation (swelling and redness) in blood vessels throughout the body. Patients with advanced Covid-19 who received the experimental drug remdesivir recovered faster than similar patients who received placebo, according to preliminary trial data, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said. The side effects include nausea and vomiting.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1033 cases, 19 deaths and 437 recoveries. 25536 have been tested in total. You can only be tested if you have symptoms like a fever and trouble breathing, which for some unknowing carriers or super-spreaders of the virus never appear.
- Personal Diary: Today is looking like at least 10% of the people are wearing masks and about 1% are wearing gloves too. That's improvement. At the convenient store, they got a shipment yesterday, but had very little new stock. Even something as simple as potato chips were empty.
- Globally we have 3,247,648 cases, 230,615 fatalities. Russia is having a rise in deaths and putting pressure on their health care system after claiming to have control over the virus. South Korea is doing well by having no new cases of the virus by high volume testing, isolation, and tracing. They prove that their method is the best way to deal with the virus without a vaccine.
- U.S.A. 1,053,036 cases, 61,547 fatalities. More states are opening and forcing some unwilling employees to go back to work and risking their lives. These employees can also loose their unemployment benefits if they don't return to work.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1067 cases. There have been 19 deaths and 458 have recovered. 30 people remain hospitalized. 27460 have been tested in total. The state will be reopening soon and following the North Dakota Smart reopening guidelines. Mask and glove wearing in businesses serving the public is not required, which is the number one way to restrict the spread of the virus by asymptomatic carriers. Asymptomatic carriers are most likely unaware they have the virus, that is why it is so important for everyone to wear a mask. If everyone did that, the virus would be diminished drastically and save lives. The state plans to reopen nonessential businesses on May 1st, tomorrow.
- Globally we have 3,321,402 cases, 237,180 fatalities. Oxford University and Astrazenica team up to begin human trials of a possible vaccine with the prospect of having it available by next year.
- U.S.A. 1,091,038 cases, 64,203 fatalities. President Trump announces the clearance of Remdesivir by the FDA for emergency coronavirus treatment and also allows Kayleigh McEnany to brief the press as Press Secretary from the White House to help keep communication with the press.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1107 positive cases with, 23 fatalities. and 482 recovered. Of the 86 hospitalized, 59 have been discharged. 29525 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: I am beginning to feel sick again. Is it seasonal allergies or...?
- Globally we have 3,392,771 cases, 241,193 fatalities. Italy is still trying to get back on its feet and the mental toll has taken hold of the country.
- U.S.A. 1,117,979 cases, 65,416 fatalities.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1153 cases with 24 deaths and 31547 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: I am feeling better today.
- Globally we have 3,552,985 cases, 249,079 fatalities.
- The numbers of cases are just known numbers of those who have been tested. This does not cover those who are untested. The true number of cases may be about (70 million). And the numbers of fatalities could be about (350,000) because of misdiagnosing cause of death and intentional misreporting. China may have misreported up to 75% of total cases, meaning they numbers only represent 25% of the reality. Their initial actions seem to be motivated by trying not to panic their country and the world to let everyone think they had control of the situation.
- U.S.A. 1,170,719 cases, 68,046 fatalities. More claims from U.S. government that the virus came from a lab in Wuhan China. It doesn't mean that they created it. 32 more states are re-opening. More and more people are becoming more embolden to not wear masks, not socially distance. Luckily the deaths per day it decreasing in NY.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1225 cases with 25 deaths and 540 recovered. 34754 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: I needed a mental break so I didn't record anything yesterday. I may only report once a week or when there is breaking news. The most effective way to gain control of this thing is if every citizen began wearing masks. Social distancing or physical distancing is helpful but not perfect since the virus can linger on surfaces and travel up to 12 feet when propelled by a sneeze or cough.
May 7, 2020:
- Globally we have 3,813,123 cases, 267,233 fatalities. Globally we are still losing about 9,000 people every day! Survivors will live with this for a long time.
- U.S.A. 1,244,119 cases, 74,844 fatalities. We are losing about 3,000 Americans every day. At this rate well have 100,000 fatalities by May 16th, sadly. New York says that 66% of their cases contracted the virus at home. Which is false, because the virus has to get into the home somehow, like central air, shared septic tanks, flushing the toilet, vermin, pets that track in the virus on their paws, one trip outside, living with people who leave the home, touching any surfaces in the apartment building, getting the mail, getting deliveries, groceries, not enough hand washing, tracking in the virus from shoes. It stays on hard surfaces for days and on cardboard for hours.
- More people are refusing to wear masks as one woman shot at employees at a MacDonalds in Oklahoma and a security guard was shot and killed for asking two shoppers to wear masks in Michigan last week.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1,371 cases, 31 deaths and 601 recoveries.
- Personal Diary: I am posting less and less because I am mentally fatigued.
May 8, 2020:
- Globally we have 3,889,841 cases, 271,732 fatalities. Italy is still trying to get back on its feet and the mental toll has taken hold of the country.
- U.S.A. 1,263,052 cases, 76,032 fatalities. We lost 1188 Americans in 24 hours.
- In my area, North Dakota there were 54 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in North Dakota Friday. To date, 1,425 people have tested positive with 714 recovered. Of the 104 hospitalized, 71 have been discharged. 42,501 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: As I look outside my window, no one is wearing a mask. Traffic is back to normal.
May 10, 2020:
- Globally we have 4,079,388 cases, 281,313 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 1,321,223 cases, 79,058 fatalities. We are losing 1,500 people daily. More re-openings encouraged by the President even though states do not meet the reopening guidelines stated by the CDC. More and more Americans refuse to wear masks to protect others from getting the virus.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1,491 people have tested positive with 35 deaths and 792 recovered. Of the 110 hospitalized, 81 have been discharged. 44,869 have been tested in total.
- Personal Diary: As I look outside my window, there are lots of people walking around out side, but no one is wearing the one single thing that is the most effective to stop the spread of the virus to another person, a mask.
May 11, 2020:
- Globally we have 4,152,670 cases, 284,536 fatalities.
- U.S.A. 1,339,819 cases, 79,894 fatalities.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1,518 cases and 36 fatalities.
May 12, 2020:
- Globally we have 4,222,968 cases, 287,809 fatalities. We lost 3,273 people worldwide in the last 24 hours.
- U.S.A. 1,351,248 cases, 81,076 fatalities. 1,182 Americans died in 24 hours from COVID-19. Sadly, more analysis has emerged about the 6 weeks Americans lost in February and March that could have saved thousands of lives. Amid the re-openings Georgia pastors struggle to save lives by keeping their churches closed.
- In my area, North Dakota has 1,571 known cases and 38 fatalities.
- Personal Diary: Hardly anyone wears a mask because it is a sign of political allegiance, to what I don't know.
- Globally we have 8,514,522 cases and 454,582 fatalities.
- In the USA we have 2,191,436 and 118,436 fatalities. The country is in unrest over George Floyd's murder and the news is not covering virus news.
- In North Dakota we have 3,193 cases and 75 fatalities.
- Personal Diary: The country is nearly completely open now. Masks are a political device and social distancing is barely observed.
June 25, 2020:
- Globally we have 9,614,845 cases and 490,141 fatalities. 35,559 human beings on the planet have died in the last 6 days.
- In the USA we have 2,418,356 and 125,796 fatalities. 7,360 Americans died in the last 6 days. Republican states that opened early are seeing a rise in cases. Memorial Day weekend, May 23 to 25th is being blamed for a large portion of the cause of the spread. It's so sad what's happening. NBC sums up the news in 19 minutes.
- In North Dakota we have 3,393 cases and 78 fatalities.
- Personal Diary: More people are wearing masks. 75% of the people are not wearing them.
- Globally we have 14,313,657 cases and 602,777 fatalities.
- In the USA we have the most cases in the world at 3,712,491 and the most fatalities at 140,120. Americans are banned from traveling to European countries. We lost 21,684 American in the last 30 days. Some of the topics in the news, schools opening in the fall, a possible second stimulus bill, more states are shutting back down again, the presidential election in the fall, the CDC and Dr. Fauci are being undermined by the White House and politicians, all the states that pushed to open early like Florida and Georgia are now the epicenter of the virus. CBS reports "Several states are seeing a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 cases, four months since the pandemic began."
- In North Dakota we have 3,576 cases and 79 fatalities. 25 people are hospitalized. The state is doing a good job and it can be improved if more individuals wore masks. It's the number one way to reduce the rate of virus cases and squelch this pandemic in the state. The sooner we all get on board, the sooner we can get life back to normal and toss them in the trash.
- Personal Diary: I am exhausted after watching weeks and weeks of this. This is a good video by Trevor Noah that exemplifies the shocking turn of events in the last few months.
August 23, 2020:
- Globally we have 23.3M cases and 806K fatalities. The numbers are doubling every two months.
- In the USA we have 5.68M and 176K fatalities. We lose a little over one thousand Americans every day. There are more alien /UFO sightings and a division of the Pentagon will be investigating it. We were receiving strange seeds from China. Alarming news about sepsis as a result of the virus. Still no stimulus for the American People. Schools open and close. American theaters to open.
- In North Dakota we have 9,740 cases and 139 fatalities.
- Personal Diary: The wearing of masks is increasing. There are about 75% of people regardless of age race or political elegance that refuse to wear one.
September 23, 2020:
- 31,717,955 global cases and 973,014 deaths.
- 6,913,046 cases in the U.S., and 201,319 deaths. News revealed that President Trump new that COVID was airborne and extremely deadly on February 7th 2020, while claiming that the virus was under control. CDC says until we have a vaccine, masks are the best tool we have to fight against the virus. Dr. Fauci explains al he knows about the virus to date.
- 18,984 cases in North Dakota and 206 deaths.
- Personal Diary: More mask wearing at up to 40% of the population from my observation.
Next report on December 23, 2020.
In summary:
You can see the world tracker of the virus at this website for the local news in North Dakota, Valley News Live. I am documenting these series of events to document for future retrospection and information. Fear can only be beaten by meeting it head on, gathering all of the facts and then making decisions that impact the future. Let's be informed and stay safe everyone. Many thank you's to the invisible heroes like doctors, nurses, aides, caregivers, janitors, public transportation operators, electricians, technicians, police, security guards, store clerks, delivery personnel, and receptionists, who worked on the front lines that kept our cities going during the crisis. I send well wishes and great hopes we will get through this and rise into greatness.
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