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Presley Page
(OP) User ID: 77281219 United States 03/24/2020 08:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to news.yahoo.com (secure)] Social worker Natasha Ott was feeling ill but declined a COVID-19 test earlier this month because her clinic, Crescent Care — which serves the HIV-positive community — only had five, and she wanted to save them for patients. "They don't think I need to get tested unless I develop a fever," the 39-year-old texted her boyfriend, Josh Anderson. "All looks well." Ott, a Claremont native who moved to New Orleans five years ago, was finally tested a week later, on March 16. She was told she would have to wait for the results. Anderson offered to bring her pho, but she said she didn't have an appetite. She was tired, and asked him to walk her dog, Zola. Two days later, she texted: "I just don't understand why I don't feel much better yet." Two days after that, Anderson found her collapsed in her kitchen, dead. “She died on the day she was supposed to get the results,” said family friend Carol Coalson, of San Diego, Ott's foster mother, who had just visited her last month to celebrate Mardi Gras. |
Presley Page
(OP) User ID: 77281219 United States 03/24/2020 08:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Some Louisiana coronavirus patients could be housed in hotels, dorms to free up hospital beds [link to www.theadvocate.com (secure)] Edwards seeks federal disaster declaration for Louisiana [link to m.chron.com (secure)] BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's governor on Tuesday asked the White House to declare a major disaster in his state to free up more direct federal aid to cope with the surging coronavirus outbreak, warning that the New Orleans area could run out of hospital beds by early April. Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office issues burn ban because of coronavirus [link to www.theadvertiser.com (secure)] The ban comes as the officials anticipate an increase in open burning because families are looking "for ways to pass the time at home" while sheltering at home, said State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning. “This order will assist in preventing potential fire-related dangers that could result in unnecessary fire service response as well as diminish airborne irritants caused by burning," he said in a statement. |
Daniel Higdon
User ID: 69657566 United States 03/24/2020 08:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I discovered today that very little testing is being done in the Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish area. Even people who have been exposed to someone who tested positive and now themselves are experiencing symptoms can't get tested. I think the key is that you have to be struggling to breathe, and that is the only way you get tested. Meanwhile people continue to go to work even if someone in their family is experiencing symptoms. They can't get tested so no benefits available to them as far as sick leave or anything else. New Orleans may be in really bad shape at this point, but I would venture to say that the Baton Rouge area is a ticking time bomb. |
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(OP) User ID: 77281219 United States 03/24/2020 10:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I discovered today that very little testing is being done in the Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish area. Even people who have been exposed to someone who tested positive and now themselves are experiencing symptoms can't get tested. I think the key is that you have to be struggling to breathe, and that is the only way you get tested. Quoting: Daniel Higdon Meanwhile people continue to go to work even if someone in their family is experiencing symptoms. They can't get tested so no benefits available to them as far as sick leave or anything else. New Orleans may be in really bad shape at this point, but I would venture to say that the Baton Rouge area is a ticking time bomb. So where are all the drive thru sites? I think there’s one in Mandeville and they have them in NOLA but surely there are more. Are they turning people away there too? A coworker of mine who has the privilege of working from home said her husband works in NOLA and got sick. He got tested and is home waiting on results. |
Gemini Rising
User ID: 78633984 United States 03/24/2020 11:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The Alario Center in Jefferson Parish is testing 250 people per day,go early. [link to www.wbrz.com (secure)] Testing in New Orleans is taking place in the parking lots of the Mahalia Jackson Theater and the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, and in Jefferson Parish at the Alario Event Center. The New Orleans sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until 100 people have been tested at each site, officials said. The Jefferson Parish site will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a cap of 250 tests per day. Last Edited by Gemini Rising on 03/24/2020 11:40 PM |
Gemini Rising
User ID: 78633984 United States 03/24/2020 11:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | COVID-19 Testing Sites *Call testing site ahead. For questions about testing site locations contact 504HealthNet at (504) 206-6275 CrescentCare 1631 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 821-2601 Ochsner Health Center and Urgent Care - Mid City 4100 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 218-4853 Ochsner Urgent Care - Lakeview 111 Robert E Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 286-2004 Ochsner Urgent Care - Warehouse District 900 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 552-2433 Ochsner Urgent Care - Uptown 4605 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-7676 |
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Hamlet's Mill
User ID: 72980527 United States 03/25/2020 12:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Congratulations Nawlins revelers, for Fat (Lady) Tuesday 2020! But since your Mardi Gras masks were not N-95's, EVERYDAY this year and next is now the Day of the Dead. "Keep a weather eye to the chart on high and go home another way" –James Taylor Never Die Young |
Daniel Higdon
User ID: 75235772 United States 03/25/2020 07:19 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I discovered today that very little testing is being done in the Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish area. Even people who have been exposed to someone who tested positive and now themselves are experiencing symptoms can't get tested. I think the key is that you have to be struggling to breathe, and that is the only way you get tested. Quoting: Daniel Higdon Meanwhile people continue to go to work even if someone in their family is experiencing symptoms. They can't get tested so no benefits available to them as far as sick leave or anything else. New Orleans may be in really bad shape at this point, but I would venture to say that the Baton Rouge area is a ticking time bomb. So where are all the drive thru sites? I think there’s one in Mandeville and they have them in NOLA but surely there are more. Are they turning people away there too? A coworker of mine who has the privilege of working from home said her husband works in NOLA and got sick. He got tested and is home waiting on results. Limited availability in Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge’s main location for coronavirus testing to resume operations Wednesday The site will remain open on a day by day basis as supplies allow, Monday through Friday 1 to 3 p.m. “There are not a plethora of tests available,” said East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. [link to www.wafb.com (secure)] |
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Gemini Rising
User ID: 78633984 United States 03/25/2020 08:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.wwltv.com (secure)] Metairie Winn-Dixie employee tests positive for COVID-19, manager says they're taking every precaution to ensure safety. According to the statement, the employee worked at the Winn-Dixie at 211 Veterans Memorial Boulevard and had not shown any symptoms. Last Edited by Gemini Rising on 03/25/2020 08:37 AM |
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Gemini Rising
User ID: 78633984 United States 03/25/2020 01:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Even though the governor has issued a hold on all judgments being filed, y'all need to know that the debt collectors are still at work. My place of employment is still working, e-filing lawsuits and preparing a pile of garnishments to be filed as soon as the hold is lifted. If you have debt, now is not the time to ignore it. Contact your creditors and do whatever you can to avoid going into default and becoming another piece of paper on my desk. |
Presley Page
(OP) User ID: 73456770 United States 03/25/2020 01:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to ready.nola.gov (secure)] Quoting: Gemini Rising COVID-19 Testing Sites *Call testing site ahead. For questions about testing site locations contact 504HealthNet at (504) 206-6275 CrescentCare 1631 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 821-2601 Ochsner Health Center and Urgent Care - Mid City 4100 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 218-4853 Ochsner Urgent Care - Lakeview 111 Robert E Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 286-2004 Ochsner Urgent Care - Warehouse District 900 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 552-2433 Ochsner Urgent Care - Uptown 4605 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-7676 Thank you for posting this list!! I also just saw this link listing the rules and guidelines. Good info here. [link to www.wwltv.com (secure)] |
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NOLAangel
User ID: 78128369 United States 03/25/2020 03:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.wwltv.com (secure)] Quoting: Gemini Rising Metairie Winn-Dixie employee tests positive for COVID-19, manager says they're taking every precaution to ensure safety. According to the statement, the employee worked at the Winn-Dixie at 211 Veterans Memorial Boulevard and had not shown any symptoms. I am sure that many grocery stores and the like have people that have COVID-19. I know of a Walmart in the metro New Orleans area that had an employee that tested positive for the virus too (Uncle Intel). What I am telling my family is that there are many, many people you have run across and will run across on a daily basis that have it and don't know. So just keep your immune system boosted with Vitamin C and D, wash your hands and try to keep your distance. |
girlie45
User ID: 76604177 United States 03/25/2020 03:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Nothing has really changed for me...essential business and my kid's daycare is allowed to stay open. Quoting: Head2Bunker Not sure if this is good or not, as far as spreading the virus goes. I think they need to re-evaluate what is essential and really get strict. We are all going to have to get uncomfortable and inconvenienced to get through this. It really sucks too bc my husband isn’t working now....he’s in oilfield....I’m essential so I will be employed but I can’t support us. So I get the financial concern but I don’t want to bury him or one of my children either. I am not essential, the husband is, not enough to support us. Someone on Facebook took a photo of a local snowball stand with a line and people hanging out eating snowballs. I am sorry, but while I feel sorry for this small business, a snowball stand is hardly essential. I feel companies are demanding employees work regardless and NO ONE is monitoring the situation. In other areas, you get fined. I just went to Albertson's on George O Neal in BR. It's a regular day, getting anyone to honor social distancing is ridiculous. I think I am going to start dressing up in wacky outfits just to keep people away from me. |
girlie45
User ID: 76604177 United States 03/25/2020 03:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to ready.nola.gov (secure)] Quoting: Gemini Rising COVID-19 Testing Sites *Call testing site ahead. For questions about testing site locations contact 504HealthNet at (504) 206-6275 CrescentCare 1631 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 821-2601 Ochsner Health Center and Urgent Care - Mid City 4100 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 218-4853 Ochsner Urgent Care - Lakeview 111 Robert E Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 286-2004 Ochsner Urgent Care - Warehouse District 900 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 552-2433 Ochsner Urgent Care - Uptown 4605 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-7676 Thank you for posting this list!! I also just saw this link listing the rules and guidelines. Good info here. [link to www.wwltv.com (secure)] In BR, we have to make a teledoc appointment with a regular doctor, then get his referral to be tested. It's impossible btw to do teledoc through OLOL, which leaves us in the position to get very sick before we get help. I'd likely be better off driving to NOLA. Last Edited by girlie45 on 03/25/2020 03:23 PM |
Southern Soldier
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Southern Soldier
User ID: 63788239 United States 03/25/2020 03:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just got laid off in Lafayette so the price of oil with the quarantine is surely fucking the local economy. Quoting: jkm1864 Sorry to hear that man! Everything is starting to slow down. We build Mats for the Oil field and Refineries here. Im 20 minutes from you.. Stay Safe and keep your head up! Southern Soldier |
Gorgol
User ID: 78275908 Netherlands 03/25/2020 03:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | On the other hand; USA doubled its "Corona" death count 3 days ago (100% increase) Yesterday there was a 20% increase Today the increase was about 5% Last Edited by Gorgol on 03/25/2020 03:14 PM Gorgol -No Jab, No Jitter |
Southern Soldier
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girlie45
User ID: 76604177 United States 03/25/2020 03:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Even though the governor has issued a hold on all judgments being filed, y'all need to know that the debt collectors are still at work. My place of employment is still working, e-filing lawsuits and preparing a pile of garnishments to be filed as soon as the hold is lifted. Quoting: Gemini Rising If you have debt, now is not the time to ignore it. Contact your creditors and do whatever you can to avoid going into default and becoming another piece of paper on my desk. My husband does collections as well, bragging that you are going to file a judgement on someone during this crisis, or soon thereafter is wrong, and by the way is in direct violation of the FDCPA. You can not as a collector ever threaten to file a judgement if you have no intention to or have no legal right to do so. In this instance, I am sure you are behaving, in the same manner, you likely do at work, and I am here to tell you, that as a collections professional- it won't get you very far- that's why you have to resort to garnishments and e-filed lawsuits. Your attitude comes through in your post. In this unprecedented time, you should sit back and gain some consideration for others who may not have it as good as you do. You are an essential worker. Take a breath and realize that sometimes people just get behind due to situations they have no control over. Be kind and respectful of that fact. It will take you far in your career. Suing every single person just adds to the bad debt for your organization, and garnishments are usually the types of things done by the govt or fly by night creditors. So if you are doing this, I highly doubt you work at a reputable place. ( written by a former collector and debt settlement pro and wife to a very experienced, award winning collections pro) Last Edited by girlie45 on 03/25/2020 03:18 PM |
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girlie45
User ID: 76604177 United States 03/25/2020 03:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I discovered today that very little testing is being done in the Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish area. Even people who have been exposed to someone who tested positive and now themselves are experiencing symptoms can't get tested. I think the key is that you have to be struggling to breathe, and that is the only way you get tested. Quoting: Daniel Higdon Meanwhile people continue to go to work even if someone in their family is experiencing symptoms. They can't get tested so no benefits available to them as far as sick leave or anything else. New Orleans may be in really bad shape at this point, but I would venture to say that the Baton Rouge area is a ticking time bomb. So where are all the drive thru sites? I think there’s one in Mandeville and they have them in NOLA but surely there are more. Are they turning people away there too? A coworker of mine who has the privilege of working from home said her husband works in NOLA and got sick. He got tested and is home waiting on results. Limited availability in Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge’s main location for coronavirus testing to resume operations Wednesday The site will remain open on a day by day basis as supplies allow, Monday through Friday 1 to 3 p.m. “There are not a plethora of tests available,” said East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. [link to www.wafb.com (secure)] Getting a test in BR is ridiculous! You have to do a teledoc appointment- which does not work at OLOL, and then get a referral to a testing site. When you get there you better pray they have a test. Yes, the situation in BR is poorly managed, and to be honest this is why we have cases doubling every day. People do not know they have it, and obviously every business is "essential". |
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