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Questions about the non fatal impact of Covid-19

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Start out, practice social distancing, wash your hands and wear a mask when in public . What is your risk of catching it then try this widget from Mathematica ? What is the real death rate for COVID-19 ? Is a tricky question. 1. Death records suggest some are being missed in final counts . 2. About 30% of COVID Deaths may have not been reported. 3..  Now, numerous studies — using a range of methods — estimate that in many countries some 5 to 10 people will die for every 1,000 people with COVID-19. The CDC has a laundry list of conditions that can complicate COVID-19. Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant Obesity (body mass index of 30 or higher) Serious heart conditions Sickle cell disease Type 2 diabetes mellitus Asthma (moderate to severe) Cerebrovascular disease Cystic Fibrosis Hypertension or high blood pressure Immunocompromised state from blood or bone marro

Masks in Washington state including Spanish videos

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A few people noticed the distinct lack of materials concerning masks and wearing them. This is a problem since Washington state businesses were required to mask up July 7th . We just passed 3 million infected will little signs of slowing down. Yes, this means if you are in public doing business and can not social distance then you need to have a mask on. These materials are designed to be shared and help out. We do not know if it is biological or environmental. It is impacting the Latinx four times greater than the white population. Minorities in general are being impacted at a greater rate.   COVID 19 infects people of all ages.   If you don't die then it can have long term effects.  If you don't have a mask then feel free to stop by at Suzie Health Solutions and we have cloth masks to share until we run out. We are located at 1630 N Wenatchee Ave, Suite 18; Wenatchee, WA 98801. If you have questions about healthcare then feel free to ask. We educate with out chargi

How a health issue became political.

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Let's look at the beginning and problems: If you listen to one of the protest groups then you hear a lot of statements concerning the Constitutionality of Governor's Inslees stay at home orders. When you start look at the history of our country then you see that pandemics are nothing new. While  George Washington  Battled the British, he was also battling smallpox, not only did he use quarantines, he also used mandated vaccines. George  Washington wrote a letter to the President of Congress in 1787 , concerning the necessary central authority to "provide for the Interest and Safety of all"states.  Covid 19 didn't disappear in a miracle nor did it weaken " when we get into April " as Trump was early to downplay the pandemic. There are multiple accounts of the federal government taking needed supplies from states.  1.   2.    3.   4 .  while sending them to foreign countries like  China . A  whistleblower stepped forward with charges of cron

COVID - 19, Corona Virus and what to do in Washington State.

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Thank you to the Governor, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and having some good people, there are resources available despite the quarantine efforts to slow the virus. Here at Suzie Health Solutions we have been at the front line helping people through this. No we don't charge nor when we enroll people into Healthplanfinder plans during special enrollments do we get paid for them. Governor Inslee has put a two week closure to all Restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities as well as limits on large gatherings. Yes, it means that we can not go to the gym or get our haircut. It also means a ton of folks are into emergency funds to try to pay the bills. This shutdown is effective until March 31st. This " Flattening of the curve " is an important tool to fight the Pandemic.  The theory is traced back to a 2007 report to decompress the burden on the healthcare system so that it wasn't overwhelmed. It allows things like a drive thru test sit