03/28/2020
Our Thoughts on the Coronavirus
From us at Power-Up Performance
The purpose of this document is to explain to you as our clientele about what the corona virus is, the prevention of it, and some encouraging words for you as our lives are simply not normal right now. There will be updated information then as it comes forward.
Introduction:
In case you haven’t been fully informed about the virus, here is some information about it from the Center of Disease and Prevention (CDC)https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html ...While the info is summed up here, you can also click on the website in order to read some of the information yourself
-The coronavirus gets its “street name” because the make-up of the virus itself looks like the sun’s corona phenomenon present at certain eclipses
-The official name of the virus though has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as COVID-19, which comes from its molecular make up
-The virus started from a meat market in the Wuhang province of China around December 30th. Experts believe that an animal here somehow transferred the virus to humans...While this virus is normally only received and transmitted among animals, it does have the possibility of being transferred to humans, and that is exactly what happened
-There is no immunization for the virus yet but top scientists around the world are working around the clock to make sure that a cure can be found...People do recover from the disease quite frequently
-Colorado has one drive-through testing site located near the Denver Convention Center...However, you must have a doctor’s note before you get tested there
-The country of China experienced its effects right away but it actually starting to slow down in its spread and recover more than two months later
-Symptoms of the virus include coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, etc...They appear 2 to 14 days after you have come into contact with someone who has the virus.
-If you have traveled overseas recently, you are more prone to the virus but it really can be transmitted in many ways
-Places such as China, Italy, and Iran have really taken a hit from the corona virus and Italy residents are not allowed to leave their homes except to use the grocery store
-If you are feeling symptoms, call the CDC first to ask for advice as the virus has limited hospital capabilities and is requesting that only emergency cases be treated at the moment. If you call your closest hospital, the hotline will direct you to talk with someone from CDC
Encouragement and Recommendations:
As everyone is aware, grocery stores are empty, toilet paper is out, and everyone’s lives and income have been impacted by this virus. It is normal to feel anxiety about the current state of things. Anxiety is a feeling of fear that dates back to when humans were first around...People in the early days responded to their surroundings based on either flight or fight responses. When our body sees a threat to our well-being, we do the same thing. This is normal and healthy for us because it helps us to survive. Try then to embrace your anxiety. Know that your fear is good for you because your body is wanting you to stay safe. However, anxiety can be managed when it is excessive or out of control.
MAP: Here’s where children can get meals while Colorado schools are closed due to coronavirus
https://chalkbeat.org/posts/co/2020/03/15/map-colorado-food-distribution-school-closure-coronavirus/
At Power-Up Performance, that is where we come to play. We are here to provide help for you as you talk about your anxiety. Please reach out to us if the anxiety assosiated with the coronavirus is more than you can handle and we will be happy to provide you with strategies to help you in these hard times. Take a breath, go outside and get some sun, and do your part to prevent the spread of the virus by staying at home unless you urgently have to.
Remember that China buckled down for just over two months and now they are starting to recover. Remember that this won’t last forever. Remember that it is good to be informed but to a certain extent, you need to put down your phones and stop reading the news if it just feeds your anxiety.
We are here for you!
-Mike and Toby
Updates:
March 18
-Cases in Colorado: 183 and 2 deaths..38 are located in Denver County and 17 are in Jefferson county
-A drug has been found in Japan not to cure coronavirus but to slow its effects...it could be a while until the U.S. receives it though
https://nypost.com/2020/03/18/japanese-flu-drug-clearly-effective-in-treating-coronavirus-officials-say/
-The National Guard is now getting more heavily involved in the fight in United States...it is said that a hospital ship is being sent to New York to treat the heavy virus spread there
March 19
-If you are a student and wish to receive free meals during this time of quarantine, please check out this link for the closes location to you
https://chalkbeat.org/posts/co/2020/03/15/map-colorado-food-distribution-school-closure-coronavirus/
-America’s cases are at 13,816...Please do your part and stay home..
Blake Morgan
| 5,882 followers
“The one who stayed away saved all the rest.”
-Statistics show that people in Washington state, which was one of the first states to receive the virus, are starting to recover...Even though the virus has taken a big toll there, the fact that 89 people have recovered means that they may be on the decline and will start to recover soon...Have hope Colorado!
-All schools are now closed through April 17
-Some updates about the city of Denver and its closures...Watch the video on this link for a press conference from Mayor Michael Hancock
https://kdvr.com/news/watch-live-mayor-hancock-announces-important-updates-to-denvers-response-to-covid-19/
March 20
-America is up to around 17,000 cases and Colorado currently has 273 cases
-California is now in a total lockdown...leaving only when necessary...Could Colorado be next?
-China has now had 2 days straight with no new cases
-Remember that China has been in recovery after two tough months
-Read this article for questions and hope about money that could be coming to us as a result of the struggles of the virus
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/needing-urgent-help-americans-await-answers-stimulus-n1163501
March 21
-Let’s take a break from the stats today and read a few helpful articles…
How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus
https://patch.com/us/across-america/how-talk-your-kids-coronavirus
Track this site to stay on top of Colorado news
(the video halfway down the page gives insightful information about how to get checked for the virus)
https://www.livescience.com/colorado-coronavirus-updates.html
-Hope you are enjoying your weekend, remembers that we are here for you!
March 22
-Here is a live stream of CBS’ coverage of the corona virus...helpful information, always keeping you informed.
Happy Sunday!
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-task-force-updates-covid-19-response-watch-live-stream-today-2020-03-22/
March 23
-Latest update of what coronavirus could mean for you as Denver citizens until April 10…
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/23/denver-stay-home-order-coronavirus/
-Going outside just for store trips, exercise and to the doctor
-Non-essential business employees have been cut in half
-The World Health Organization posted the following graphic:
DO THE FIVE
Help stop coronavirus
1HANDSWash them often
2ELBOWCough into it
3FACEDon't touch it
4SPACEKeep safe distance
5HOMEStay if you can
March 24
-The stay at home order in Denver took place today starting at 5pm, refer to yesterday’s article for more info on what is closed
-Click on the counties in this week to get info about where the cases are happening
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/06/coronavirus-map-colorado/
-In a slightly funnier take, the Olympics has officially been moved to 2021 now...this is what the logo would have looked like if they were allowed to have it this year
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March 25
-For today’s update, I found a good article on an example of a politician who is fighting for his people to get the resources he needs from the federal government...regardless of who is right or wrong in this debate, I found his words and passion for his people inspirational. Check it out.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/nyregion/governor-andrew-cuomo-coronavirus.html
-For today’s encouragement, think about these statistics…Social distancing is necessary and must be done to stop this virus, so don’t take these stats as an excuse to go out in public, but I found these stats to put everything into perspective.
According to Worldometers
-There are 330,491,640 people in America...and 68,203 people have had or currently have the coronavirus...this means that only .02% of America has received the virus...or 1 out of 500 people
-Additionally, there are about 5,696,000 people in Colorado and 1086 people have received the virus...meaning that additionally only .02% of Colorado has received the virus...or 1 out of 500 people
-Information about the suburban shut down can be found at
covid19.colorado.gov
March 26
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/information-and-resources-coronavirus
-This link shows some resources that are available to you right now...here is a summary
There is a link on the website for how to file unemployment if you are out of work
Colorado will give most people four days of paid sick leave if they have flu like symptoms
There are temporary of permanent jobs open on the link provided on the site
Maps and stats are available on the website
There is also information on theer about how to stay safe and healthy during this time
March 27
-There are helpful statistics about where the virus has spread in Colorado if you click on the “Case Data” link
-This map is an interactive way to see the resources available within the streets of Denver...they are not necessarily coronavirus related but if you zoom in you can see where all the grocery stores are at if you need to get something specific
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/department-of-safety/about/community-resource-map.html
-Additionally, all of Denver’s newly placed handwashing stations is found here
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/news/coronavirus-info/support-services.html
-You can also find a link to different resources and info for different people if you click on their headings at the top of the page
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.
