Our mission, as God-fearing and God-loving patriots, is to defend this Constitutional Republic and to increase its greatness, in all good things and ways, by using our voices in free but courteous speech, by discussing the happenings of the world and coming to a profound understanding of those things, and by sharing and promulgating these Truths on both this platform and others.
For the time being, given our national emergency, we are switching to DAILY COVID-19/China Virus threads instead of weekly threads. Your comments and updates are most welcome. PLEASE continue to post your valuable information, hard source links, and local observations within these Daily Threads. Additionally, we will try to include links to government and official pressers, so those who no longer have cable can remain informed.
We’ll get through this crisis, together. As a group, there is probably no one better prepared than we are.
For our newcomers: The Q Tree community has been diligent in covering the threat of Coronavirus, COVID19, Wuhan FLU. We started accumulating information about this virus in mid-late January, in what became almost weekly threads. We’ve been weeks, if not months, ahead of MSM outlets to vet rumors and other medical papers, etc.
In our past weekly threads, we assembled information on the following:
Primary update links. The dashboard from Johns Hopkins which counts “official” cases all over the world, the CDC, and WHO, and includes the links for our past threads.
Hard Data Medical Information- Explanation about testing, reliance on China for drugs, analysis of NE Journal of Medicine results and other published papers.
Vaccine and theraputics (new/old drugs to alleviate symptoms) news and updates
Trump Administration response (the timeline and links to various agencies)
China Responses, timelines, research, attempt to cover actions, or secrecy in results discovered.
An aggregate of info/responses from other countries, listed by country.
Economic impact from around the world. A change in economic activity will indicate a “return to normal”.
Speculation/debunking on how the virus started
Media Bias, political response, and debunking section, like the article from AP News, overt bias from Politico, inflammatory headlines, etc.
Other medical info to boost immune system, herbal remedies, ways to keep your house clean and NOT spread the virus to others. Excellent information to incorporate into daily lifestyle.
Hard links for OTHER valuable sources/blogs and a brief sentence or two about what they provide
Other news items
Our weekly updates. timelines, collection of valuable information, can be found here:
For the time being, given our national emergency, we are switching to DAILY COVID-19/China Virus threads instead of weekly threads. Your comments and updates are most welcome. PLEASE continue to post your valuable information, hard source links, and local observations within these Daily Threads. Additionally, we will try to include links to government and official pressers, so those who no longer have cable can remain informed.
We’ll get through this crisis, together. As a group, there is probably no one better prepared than we are.
For our newcomers: The Q Tree community has been diligent in covering the threat of Coronavirus, COVID19, Wuhan FLU. We started accumulating information about this virus in mid-late January, in what became almost weekly threads. We’ve been weeks, if not months, ahead of MSM outlets to vet rumors and other medical papers, etc.
In our past weekly threads, we assembled information on the following:
Primary update links. The dashboard from Johns Hopkins which counts “official” cases all over the world, the CDC, and WHO, and includes the links for our past threads.
Hard Data Medical Information- Explanation about testing, reliance on China for drugs, analysis of NE Journal of Medicine results and other published papers.
Vaccine and theraputics (new/old drugs to alleviate symptoms) news and updates
Trump Administration response (the timeline and links to various agencies)
China Responses, timelines, research, attempt to cover actions, or secrecy in results discovered.
An aggregate of info/responses from other countries, listed by country.
Economic impact from around the world. A change in economic activity will indicate a “return to normal”.
Speculation/debunking on how the virus started
Media Bias, political response, and debunking section, like the article from AP News, overt bias from Politico, inflammatory headlines, etc.
Other medical info to boost immune system, herbal remedies, ways to keep your house clean and NOT spread the virus to others. Excellent information to incorporate into daily lifestyle.
Hard links for OTHER valuable sources/blogs and a brief sentence or two about what they provide
Other news items
Our weekly updates. timelines, collection of valuable information, can be found here:
This Superlative Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, our Father, our King Eternal.
It’s also a place to read, post and discuss news that’s worth knowing and sharing. Please post links to any news stories that you use as sources or quote from.
In the QTree, we’re a friendly and civil lot, unencumbered by political correctness. We encourage free speech and the open exchange and civil discussion of different ideas. Topics aren’t constrained, and sound logic is highly encouraged, all built on a solid foundation of truth and established facts.
We have a policy of mutual respect, shown by civility. Civility encourages discussions, promotes objectivity and rational thought in discourse, and camaraderie in the participants – characteristics we strive toward in our Q Tree community.
Please show respect and consideration for your fellow QTreepers.
Before hitting the “post” button, please proofread your post and make sure you’re addressing the issue only, and not trying to confront another poster.
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But NOT HERE in The Q Tree. Personal attacks, name calling, ridicule, insults, baiting and other conduct for which a penalty flag would be thrown are VERBOTEN.
In The Q Tree, we’re compatriots, sitting around the campfire, roasting hot dogs, making s’mores and discussing, agreeing, and disagreeing about whatever interests us. This board will remain a home for those who seek respectful conversations.
Please also consider the Important Guidelines, outlined here. Let’s not give the Internet Censors a reason to shut down this precious haven that Wolf has created for us.
The Storm is upon us. Please remember to Pray for our President.
AND WHAT TIME IS IT? TIME TO DRAIN THE SWAMP!!!
Our movement is about replacing a failed and CORRUPT political establishment with a new government controlled by you, the American People. Candidate Donald J. Trump
Also remember Wheatie’s Rules:
No food fights.
No running with scissors.
If you bring snacks, bring enough for everyone.
On this day and every day –
God is in Control . . . and His Grace is Sufficient, so . . . Keep Looking Up
Hopefully, every Sunday, you can find something here that will build you up a little . . . give you a smile . . . and add some joy or peace, very much needed in all our lives.
“This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep.” . . . “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Is It Well With Your Soul?
As interesting as it may be, diving into the intrigue, speculation, players and possible results of a seemingly planned and executed world-wide flu pandemic, it might be beneficial to step back and remember that:
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Throughout history, God has been instructing mankind about the consequences of chasing after sin and about the benefits of following Him.
God allows evil to exert its influence on man, from within and without. Man, invariably, will be enticed by evil’s schemes. After a time, God steps in and destroys evil’s scheme, being merciful to man and giving mankind an opportunity to learn, repent and follow Him.
Adam and Eve in Eden, Noah and the Flood, the Tower of Babel, the 10 plagues in Egypt, the Exodus, 40 years in the desert, the 10 Commandments, the conquest of the Promised Land, the good and bad kings of Israel, Esther and Haman, Daniel and the Satraps, David and Bathsheba, the arrival, ministry, rejection and crucifixion of Jesus, the Messiah, and two destructions of the Temple in Jerusalem are a few of the more well-known examples of evil’s influence, mankind’s weakness and opportunities to learn, repent and follow God.
We see this process in historical and recent world events and also in current world events and our daily lives.
The current deadly and injurious coronavirus flu pandemic is a good example. We know there are certain players in this drama that are not acting out of the best interests of all involved. The major players might be the government of China, the Communist Party, scientists and organizations that have sold their allegiance for money, Marxists and others who want to see America and her people destroyed and even certain members of the House, Senate, current administration and others. These people are motivated by lust for power, love of money and desire for fame.
The thing of it is, these people really aren’t the major players . . . they’re 2nd rate bit actors at best. The major players are the evil powers of this world and in the heavenly realms.
God and His heavenly beings are in opposition to the evil powers of this world and in the heavenly realms. Although God could simply destroy all evil powers with a word from His mouth, He has chosen, for His purposes and plans, to allow evil limited powers and capabilities in their interactions with His heavenly beings and mankind. This is the great battle that is being waged in realms that are visible to us and other realms that are not visible to us.
God uses mankind to implement elements of His will on earth. In that manner, we may be participants in this great battle, and may not merely be spectators. We are to wear the armor of God so that we can stand in this battle. But, whatever our involvement, God has already won the war . . . it must, however, be played out to complete God’s will and plan for mankind.
In this present struggle we may become fearful of getting sick, of the discomfort and pain, and for the loss of our lives. All of this is very much real, but since each of us will die sometime, our main concern should be for the condition of our souls.
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear the One who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1
We can’t allow ourselves to be consumed with either fear or the desire for justice or vengeance.
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:18-19
Our prize is not now, nor of this world. But, someday in the future, probably after our brief lives have been completed, we will by command, at the shout, at the last trump, be called to become eternal citizens of our true homeland. Pain and sorrow and the sickness of our present world will be left far behind, along with our present perspective of the flu and the world.
Last thoughts for the present time:
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Another thought for this time of upheaval in our lives:
Anxiety, fear and loss of control; You fear for your life, but what of your soul? Of all things true, man was born and will die And then the Judgment by our Lord on High.
We pray for revival, all over our land, That we turn to God and His merciful hand. Let us be humble and ever seek His face, His peace, His joy and His bountiful grace.
The Armor of God – Ephesians 6
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
For the time being, given our national emergency, we are switching to DAILY COVID-19/China Virus threads instead of weekly threads. Your comments and updates are most welcome. PLEASE continue to post your valuable information, hard source links, and local observations within these Daily Threads. Additionally, we will try to include links to government and official pressers, so those who no longer have cable can remain informed.
(Placeholder for the WH Daily Presser)
We’ll get through this crisis, together. As a group, there is probably no one better prepared than we are.
For our newcomers: The Q Tree community has been diligent in covering the threat of Coronavirus, COVID19, Wuhan FLU. We started accumulating information about this virus in mid-late January, in what became almost weekly threads. We’ve been weeks, if not months, ahead of MSM outlets to vet rumors and other medical papers, etc.
In our past weekly threads, we assembled information on the following:
Primary update links. The dashboard from Johns Hopkins which counts “official” cases all over the world, the CDC, and WHO, and includes the links for our past threads.
Hard Data Medical Information- Explanation about testing, reliance on China for drugs, analysis of NE Journal of Medicine results and other published papers.
Vaccine and theraputics (new/old drugs to alleviate symptoms) news and updates
Trump Administration response (the timeline and links to various agencies)
China Responses, timelines, research, attempt to cover actions, or secrecy in results discovered.
An aggregate of info/responses from other countries, listed by country.
Economic impact from around the world. A change in economic activity will indicate a “return to normal”.
Speculation/debunking on how the virus started
Media Bias, political response, and debunking section, like the article from AP News, overt bias from Politico, inflammatory headlines, etc.
Other medical info to boost immune system, herbal remedies, ways to keep your house clean and NOT spread the virus to others. Excellent information to incorporate into daily lifestyle.
Hard links for OTHER valuable sources/blogs and a brief sentence or two about what they provide
Other news items
Our weekly updates. timelines, collection of valuable information, can be found here:
President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Members of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), representing thousands of physicians in all specialties in all states, would like to express our gratitude for your leadership at this time of crisis. We are thankful for your calm, rational approach and for your recognition of the need to control our borders, support private enterprise, restore our capability to manufacture essential items such as drugs and medical equipment, and relieve medical practice and the economy as a whole from the burden of counterproductive taxation and regulation.
Faced with a novel virus that could overwhelm our medical system, we need rapid deployment of testing, adequate supplies of protective equipment, a surge capacity for hospital beds and medical manpower, and better treatment options.
For testing, South Korea is a hundred thousand tests ahead of us. Why is this, despite the immense capability that we have in industry and university laboratories? The entrenched federal bureaucracy in the FDA and CDC blocked these efforts until a window of opportunity had closed.
The federal government has a stranglehold on laboratory medicine because of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Deviation from complex regulations could destroy a laboratory. SARS-CoV-2 testing is complex and fraught with pitfalls. We need independent efforts, not a government-imposed monopoly. In addition to testing for the virus, which has many false positives and false negatives, we need tests for acute (IgM) and convalescent (IgG) antibodies, so far not part of the approved regimen.
Our capacity to manufacture antibiotics, vitamin C, protective gear, and most other drugs was outsourced overseas decades ago. Your Administration needs to investigate the reasons for this, including the single-source contracts that benefit Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs). These are enabled by a safe harbor in the Anti-kickback Statute and the failure of HHS to enforce the safeguards. (This is also a huge factor in high prices.)
The culpability of the FDA must not be overlooked. FDA has the power to shut down U.S. production of a pharmaceutical because of noncompliance issues that have no effect on safety or quality, such as exceeding a production quota or a paperwork oversight. Yet the FDA has no meaningful oversight of the production of the 90 percent of our medications that are made in China and other foreign nations. Nor has it responded to national security concerns about drug supply lines.
The FDA has a crippling effect on innovation, with $1 to $2 billion worth of requirements to bring a new drug to market. This still does not guarantee safety, as shown by the number of drugs that have to be withdrawn. Worse, the FDA is increasingly trying to expand its authority over the practice of medicine as in the “off-label” use of approved medications. Medical practice would be crippled if physicians had to wait years for the approval of each and every use of long-established drugs—or forever if no one saw the benefit in investing billions in the approval process.
We thank you for helping to make the long-established anti-malarial drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine available for treating COVID-19. In our opinion, a “compassionate-use exception” is not needed because these drugs are already approved for another use. It would be needed for a not-yet-approved drug such as resdemivir.
The FDA wants to address this crisis with an FDA-approved vaccine, which takes more than a year to develop and test (and may not even prove to be safe and effective), not by inexpensive generic medication available now without control by the FDA.
Americans need the right to try. This should apply to all, not just to terminal cancer patients. It should certainly include safe interventions such as intravenous vitamin C, which the FDA is trying to ban. Note that 50 tons of vitamin C was shipped to Wuhan recently, and efficacy studies are underway there.
We appreciate your effort to ameliorate the shortage of medical personnel by allowing payment for telemedicine consultations, and your previous efforts to reduce the Medicare documentation burdens. Practitioners estimate that their productivity is decreased by at least 20 percent by electronic medical records, coding requirements, MIPS, and so on. Why should physicians, like other professionals such as lawyers, not set their own fees without being tied to thousands of codes invented by the AMA and the WHO? Why couldn’t doctors get paid for treating COVID-19 without the AMA inventing a code for it? Why should insurers be dictating what care patients may receive, and what they may pay? Insurers should be transparent about what and how much they will reimburse, without interference in private arrangements. Likewise, government should not be dictating the terms of consensual arrangements.
A surge response is hindered by government licensure requirements. In federal facilities such as the Veterans Administration and correctional facilities, physicians may work if licensed by any state. In a national emergency, one state license should be sufficient for a physician to practice either in person or by telemedicine. A medical license might be honored in all states just as a driver’s license is.
Please also consider how medical school graduates who are unable to find a residency program match (approaching 10,000 grads per year) can be put to work helping patients during this time of increased need for medical care. These physicians often have twice the amount of training as nurse practitioners or physician assistants but are impeded from helping patients in clinical care settings.
We applaud efforts at all government levels to allow medical staff to work without time-devouring, pointless regulatory shackles. After a temporary reprieve, we hope that you will consider permanent relief.
We appreciate your understanding of the severe harm caused by the Chinese government’s lack of transparency in the early days. Please do not allow the U.S. to similarly constrain the flow of information from all sources. There are many unknowns. We need input from all who have experiences or ideas. We will not be able to sort out the errors from the facts until much more is known. Censorship should be anathema in these United States!
Most importantly, we need the right to try, and the right to communicate. While we need to minimize casualties from COVID-19, we must also survive as a constitutional Republic. We must not overlook old potential allies like the one George Washington used to protect his troops, the bark that contained quinine, of which chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are analogs. Americans were protected against the malaria epidemic; the British were not. This unappreciated ally probably turned the tide at Yorktown.
Please let us know how we can be helpful.
Most respectfully,
Jane M. Orient. M.D. Executive Director Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
Welcome to Friday’s OPEN THREAD at the QTree! What a week! Wait until you guys hear what kinds of records you are all breaking at Q Tree. Thank you for the Thursday hand-off TrumpIsMine. Thank you to Wolfie for keeping us all organized, up and running. What would we do without FLEP’s News Roundup to keep up? Thank you, Flep. Hat tip and a hearty thank you to Wheatie, Dep, BakoCarl, Michael, Steve in Colorado, all our science contributors and the lurkers!
We don’t believe in political correctness at QTree. Free Speech is practiced here. ENJOY IT. Use it or lose it. This board will remain a REFUGE for those who need civility, either some or all of the time. Important Guidelines are outlined here in the January 1st open thread, with an addendum on 20191110. In other words, please keep it SOMEWHAT civil. We have a new board – actually a new SITE – called The U Tree – where people can take each other to the woodshed without fear of censorship or moderation.
I’ve decided to officially break up with the Main Stream Media for the hundredth time. Most of us already have. The media has become the virus plaguing America. Here’s my break up song.
I got up this morning. While I was having my coffee, my woman came in and sat down by my side. With tears in her eyes, she said, “I have a confession to make.” I said woman, “Speak what’s on your mind. Daughn said, I found somebody new………. to take your place (It’s the Q TREE). And Wolfie said, don’t feel so all alone, …….. I found someone of my own (It’s the Q Tree).
QTree has turned into a little golden oasis. Did you know our average viewers/day have almost doubled since February? We know Wolfie has this place locked down until after the election, but suddenly, we have a whole lotta lurkers. We must be doing something right. Congratulations! You guys have been solid contributors on the COVID threads, and FLEP keeps us all upbeat. Congratulations to all. We’re weeks, sometimes months, ahead of the MSM….. and they’ve become embarrassing.
This Wednesday, in a Presidential Presser, a reporter asked the President of the United States, “How many deaths are acceptable?” What kind of an idiotic question is that? Don, Jr. had some thoughts on the subject.
Media being media. Are you F-ing kidding me? The task force is going nonstop to protect and save American lives and jobs and this is the kind of shit they come up with.
Their hatred of America & it’s people is getting even worse if that was even possible.pic.twitter.com/Fx9fiSKTSd
As Flep pointed out today in the Good News RoundUp, the President’s pressers are getting high ratings. It makes sense. We’re all concerned, anxious, and want more information from our leaders. Well, an average presser’s ratings equal a season finale of The Bachelor, and sometimes, the President’s presser’s equal Monday Night Football ratings. Consequently, the President’s approval ratings are rising because the President is speaking directly to Americans, without a media filter. The media can’t have it. They want to stop covering the President’s pressers. Can you imagine? It’s true. Here is CNN:
CNN: We’re not airing his pressers with Fauci & Birx anymore
This is from Associated Press, which feeds every newspaper in the country. The President was concerned about Americans being depressed, not working, no money, and the stress it would bring to average business owners and families. AP decided to “fact check” and argue this point…… shamefully.
The New York Times had to change headlines on articles two days this week, because the headlines criticized Dems too much and didn’t criticize Trump….. enough. What does that say about the NYTimes credibility as a “paper of record”. It’s disgusting. The Washington Post floated an article which claimed Doctors were considering DNR orders for the elderly. A brief check proved it wasn’t true. We can all imagine how such an article would scare the population.
Then, we have the problem of media……. in general. They’re like hyenas. It’s not productive. Lead, follow, or get out of the way. We don’t have time for this kind of childish behavior.
Good review of today’s media from someone who worked at most of these places.
Was I unwise to leave my eyes open for so long (to the truth)? Let’s face it facts, on the subject of Coronavirus, most of us wouldn’t have known what to think without help from other Q Treepers. Thankfully, you guys know how to dig for information, from all over the world. The expertise from our members helped ALL OF US. What a group….. great work. Thank you.
A typical pundit from MSNBC, https://twitter.com/chrislhayes, has a twitter thread which is dangerous. Everything is dire. Nurses and docs collapsing, hospitals on the brink, no equipment, people scared, and everything…….. is the fault of the Trump Administration. Yet, according to Dr. Birx in the presser Thursday, there are still ICU beds and ventilators available in NYC. That’s information important to the citizens of NYC. And according to Governor Cuomo’s presser today, every hospital in NYC has enough protective equipment. Contrary to the media articles. Why is the media lying to the people?
The answer is easy = Ratings, clicks, and more money………. by scaring people half to death with bad and incomplete information. No wonder the left is so jumpy, nervous, twitchy, and desperate. Time for the MSM to Go Their Own Way – Loving you, isn’t the right thing to do…… We’re done.
We’ll get through it all, together. We’re Americans, and Aussies, and Brits. It’s what we do. Remember to say a little prayer for the President, his team and family, the truck drivers, and every worker who stays late to stock the shelves. Throw up an extra prayer for the police, fire, and all the medical staff. They need all the help they can get. And PRAY for the Hydroxychloroquine + Zpack cocktail to work, and save our fellow Americans from the scourge from China.
Remember Wheatie’s Rules:
No food fights.
No running with scissors.
If you bring snacks, bring enough for everyone
We’ll meet at Wheatie’s tree house in the morning. Sure, we can have muffins.
Nancy has indeed given us material for memes in the past 20yrs. If you’re feeling a little cooped up, please post your favorite Nancy memes here. We can send them all to her as a birthday card.
For the time being, given our national emergency, we are switching to DAILY COVID-19/China Virus threads instead of weekly threads. Your comments and updates are most welcome. PLEASE continue to post your valuable information, hard source links, and local observations within these Daily Threads. Additionally, we will try to include links to government and official pressers, so those who no longer have cable can remain informed.
We’ll get through this crisis, together. As a group, there is probably no one better prepared than we are.
For our newcomers: The Q Tree community has been diligent in covering the threat of Coronavirus, COVID19, Wuhan FLU. We started accumulating information about this virus in mid-late January, in what became almost weekly threads. We’ve been weeks, if not months, ahead of MSM outlets to vet rumors and other medical papers, etc.
In our past weekly threads, we assembled information on the following:
Primary update links. The dashboard from Johns Hopkins which counts “official” cases all over the world, the CDC, and WHO, and includes the links for our past threads.
Hard Data Medical Information- Explanation about testing, reliance on China for drugs, analysis of NE Journal of Medicine results and other published papers.
Vaccine and theraputics (new/old drugs to alleviate symptoms) news and updates
Trump Administration response (the timeline and links to various agencies)
China Responses, timelines, research, attempt to cover actions, or secrecy in results discovered.
An aggregate of info/responses from other countries, listed by country.
Economic impact from around the world. A change in economic activity will indicate a “return to normal”.
Speculation/debunking on how the virus started
Media Bias, political response, and debunking section, like the article from AP News, overt bias from Politico, inflammatory headlines, etc.
Other medical info to boost immune system, herbal remedies, ways to keep your house clean and NOT spread the virus to others. Excellent information to incorporate into daily lifestyle.
Hard links for OTHER valuable sources/blogs and a brief sentence or two about what they provide
Other news items
Our weekly updates. timelines, collection of valuable information, can be found here:
For the time being, given our national emergency, we are switching to DAILY COVID-19/China Virus threads instead of weekly threads. Your comments and updates are most welcome. PLEASE continue to post your valuable information, hard source links, and local observations within these Daily Threads. Additionally, we will try to include links to government and official pressers, so those who no longer have cable can remain informed.
We’ll get through this crisis, together. As a group, there is probably no one better prepared than we are.
For our newcomers: The Q Tree community has been diligent in covering the threat of Coronavirus, COVID19, Wuhan FLU. We started accumulating information about this virus in mid-late January, in what became almost weekly threads. We’ve been weeks, if not months, ahead of MSM outlets to vet rumors and other medical papers, etc.
In our past weekly threads, we assembled information on the following:
Primary update links. The dashboard from Johns Hopkins which counts “official” cases all over the world, the CDC, and WHO, and includes the links for our past threads.
Hard Data Medical Information- Explanation about testing, reliance on China for drugs, analysis of NE Journal of Medicine results and other published papers.
Vaccine and theraputics (new/old drugs to alleviate symptoms) news and updates
Trump Administration response (the timeline and links to various agencies)
China Responses, timelines, research, attempt to cover actions, or secrecy in results discovered.
An aggregate of info/responses from other countries, listed by country.
Economic impact from around the world. A change in economic activity will indicate a “return to normal”.
Speculation/debunking on how the virus started
Media Bias, political response, and debunking section, like the article from AP News, overt bias from Politico, inflammatory headlines, etc.
Other medical info to boost immune system, herbal remedies, ways to keep your house clean and NOT spread the virus to others. Excellent information to incorporate into daily lifestyle.
Hard links for OTHER valuable sources/blogs and a brief sentence or two about what they provide
Other news items
Our weekly updates. timelines, collection of valuable information, can be found here:
