Thanks for the extra info Blondey111... what many don't realize is just cause these meds have been working that work for other illness they don't think about the added problems they could lead too..

Without the full knowledge of this Virus it will take a a while in order to find out what will work..and create a shot or meds for it..

As far as the test coming back within 24 hours that may be true but due to the back log it is taking from 3-4 days up to 10 days to get the results back here.. I personally know a little 3 year old that just spent 5 days in the hospital due to she just had open heart surgery a couple months ago and came down sick and they thought it was the Coronavirus.. They got out of the hospital yesterday and just go their test results as negative to the Coronavirus today~~~

the demand for testing will worsen .... As you say .. the laboratories are overwhelmed too.

I am glad you understand the concerns surrounding medications and experimental drugs /vaccines . Drug toxicity is a major concern ., compromising clinical safety trials will cause more harm than good

As for the wee girl .. such a huge ordeal for her and her family . Hope she is safe and recovering well .

Yea I just know even when my Dr gives me any kind of meds I google to see what the side effects could be ect.. I don't take anything without checking so I know what to look for just in case..

As far as for Lola~~she is home and a ball of spit fire she is the cutest thing.. The riding group I'm in had just went to her house a couple months ago. We all pitched in material or money to fix her Tree-house, before all this stuff came up we all went to repair her Tree House for her since she pretty much has to stay away from people due to her Heart conditions and her surgeries...

For now we are all following her progress through facebook... They said first thing this morning she was begging to go play in her Tree house I assure you her tree-house I would sleep in hahaha We still have more work that needs done to finish it, but for now her papa is working on it to finish it.....

On deaths

From what I've read it seems (here at least) the deaths are 'related to' or 'triggered' by coronavirus, not directly from the virus itself.

Deaths reported seem to be from patients with compromised health already.
The virus triggered failure of a body already compromised.
It explains why there are so many deaths among the elderly populations.

I read the virus feels like you are drowning, elderly often have respiratory issues. Anyone who has ever had severe sinus drainage know that long duration constant coughing really taxes your vitality. Look at Nyquil and Dayquil sales.

Right now, MS has drive-thru testing where they take a nose swab while you remain in your car. When I went to the VA last week, the testing at the gate was merely a few pointed questions and I was passed thru. Not tests were made.
My dr never asked about the virus or if I had any symptoms.

This is a worldwide affliction.
I can't understand, with our current technology and communication network, why all medical facilities are not in alignment on this?

In these United States the government is supposed to be the will of the people.
It never was supposed to be Trump's USA. Or Obama's or any other president.

For a first world country like mine, our government is bloated and mismanaged but the thing is, the people who tolerate it and are ultimately affected by it are the actual cause.

Communication is worldwide.
The people affected are worldwide.
The world medical population is composed of people but regulated by government.
In the free world countries, money for support to medical systems must first be released by the government.
The release is also controlled by people, people who compose the government.
These government people also have access to worldwide communication.

With the wealth of a nation, if a need arises that affects the mortality of the population and measures are known that can slow, stop or cure it, it is the responsibility of every person affected to do everything possible to make it so.

Power and greed are preventing the medical communities from doing what needs to be done and the people affected are doing little to rectify that situation.
So, this minor outbreak is turning into a major problem.

If there is a test that works, why isn't it global knowledge?
If there is a shot that works why is it not in mass production and distribution?
If there is no fix available why is it not being researched by every soul available?
Worldwide there are some VERY smart medical minds. Why are they not pooling together globally? Is it because those smart minds want their discoveries to be credited to them for fame?

Human beings make absolutely no sense to me.
During WW2 we brought our nation together to mass produce weapons of war but when a virus threatens to decimate our loved ones we bicker and stall.

The new test for the corona virus was unveiled yesterday by one of the major testing manufacturers. It is a small portable piece of equipment that can conduct the test in under 15 minutes. Manufacturing is in progress and they expect to provide the new test equipment next week. You are right that the limit on the current testing methods are the limits in the labs.

The malaria drugs being considered are being administered in New York in the medical facilities for very ill people. While it is not the standard evaluation because there is not a control group receiving a placebo. It will be evaluated in the field to see if it helps in some way. Eventually further evaluation may be required.

The 100-200k deaths from the virus is from projections by the health professionals. Those numbers are based on best outcomes with the existing guidelines. The numbers from not following the guidelines where over 2 million deaths. Most of that reduction is based on the public's reaction to the guidelines. We must remember these are computer generated results with a number of assumptions. They will have a better understanding when the new cases reach the peak of the curve.

There seems to be a number of problems with getting this under control.
A failure of some people and groups to abide by the social distancing guidelines. Some areas are now arresting people for violating the guidelines.

Another problem is people just not understanding what is going on and how to limit their exposure. Things like washing your hands with soap & water, maintaining separation between people, and limiting travel.

Another problem is those who are in a hot spot and migrate to other much lesser infected areas. Some will bring the virus with them. Some states are now enforcing quarantine protocols on people coming into their states. If should be noted the virus has a rather short life expectancy when not in an infected person.