Vendor who sold concessions at Seattle XFL game tests positive for coronavirus# Vendor who sold concessions at Seattle XFL game tests positive for coronavirus
A vendor who sold concessions at CenturyLink Field during the February 22 Seattle Dragons XFL game has tested positive for COVID-19, but authorities say it is unlikely the stadium employee spread the coronavirus to anyone at the game.
“We have worked with the employee and the operator of the stadium, First and Goal, to evaluate potential exposures at the Feb. 22 Seattle Dragons game, and we’ve determined that the risk of infection to attendees from this person was low,” a spokesman for Seattle’s public health department told the Seattle Times . “We are following up with a few co-workers with close contacts of the employee at the February 22nd game to provide guidance on appropriate precautions.”
The Seattle Dragons said more than 22,000 people attended the game. It is unclear how many people the part-time CenturyLink Field worker came in contact with, but health officials say those who attended do not need to be alarmed.
“There are no extra precautions are required for those who attended the Feb. 22 game or who will attend upcoming events, but all King County residents should know that the risk for infection with COVID-19 is increasing in our community, should be aware of their symptoms, and call their health care provider if they develop a cough, fever, or other respiratory problems,” the spokesman said.
Washington has been the state hardest hit by COVID-19. Of the 12 confirmed coronavirus deaths in the United States, 11 were in Washington.
I’m pretty sure he said he was 40 back when he joined the new den.
Unfortunately I missed what he said. I’m guessing it was removed?
I was curious to know how the Coronavirus stats stack up to the common Flu. So I did a quick search. I found that It’s not even close. I’d say that people are way overreacting. I’m not understanding why the media is making such a huge deal out of this?
Infections
COVID-19 : Approximately 101,781 cases worldwide; 260 cases in the U.S. as of Mar. 6, 2020.
Flu : Estimated 1 billion cases worldwide; 9.3 million to 45 million cases in the U.S. per year.
Deaths
COVID-19 : Approximately 3,460 deaths reported worldwide; 14 deaths in the U.S., as of Mar. 6, 2020.
Flu : 291,000 to 646,000 deaths worldwide; 12,000 to 61,000 deaths in the U.S. per year.
I think there is some overreaction to the public health aspect though the situation is too fluid to know for sure. I do believe that the economic concerns are quite legit however.
It’s a new virus yes. This is common. Happens all the time and it usually takes a few months for the new vaccine to come out. The article I shared eluded to this.
The common Flu today hits the world more heavily and we have a vaccine for it.
Yep, currently seeing that unfold right now in Vegas. Its going to be a tough year for hospitality employees, thousands of which have been laid off the last year due to MGM going through some super budget cuts.
