Probing
Thing I learned today: Proning COVID patients (getting them to lie on their front instead of their back) works really well to improve oxygenation on normal medical wards & has saved a few people from needing to go onto a ventilator!
— Daniel Sommer (@Danielf90) March 26, 2020
World is going remote
My stepfather is the CEO of a very traditional old-school 100 person company.
— Harry Stebbings (@HarryStebbings) March 27, 2020
2 weeks ago he did not believe in remote and had not heard of:
Zoom
Slack
Notion
Airtable
Today he declared team productivity has skyrocketed and remote is the future.
Changing tides! 💥
Diary
After seeing the thread from the Slack CEO I think I'm going to start a diary. So much is happening, so quickly, and it's overwhelming my working memory, but we're living history in real time and anything not committed to paper or electronic media (and much that is) will be lost.
— Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) March 27, 2020
Intubation colleague
I intubated my colleague today, a young, healthy ER doc like me. This is what I learned…
— David Zodda, MD (@DavidZodda) March 28, 2020
Health education on handwashing in Lagos.https://twitter.com/Debbzdbee/status/1242922177957167104?s=19
Hand sanitizers and soap donation in Lagos
Spread knowledge not panic.
— michael thompson (@Cycogreat) March 25, 2020
Hand sanitizer and @DettolNigeria soap were donated to the community of Abule in Lagos State. I encouraged the people about washing their hands and how to use the sanitizer.
Together we will win against #CoronaVirusInNigeria .@jidesanwoolu @LSMOH pic.twitter.com/zbdugAPp0q
Tenant refuse returning landlord entrance.
There's problem ooh🙆♂️ I heard someone screaming on my street so I had to peep 👀 to know what's going on, I couldn't believe what I saw 😮 Landlord just returned from London, tenant no gree open gate 🔒 #CoronaVirusInNigeria
— The Table Shaker ♥ (@Damzyworld) March 25, 2020
Lost a friend
I lost my first friend to #COVID19 today. He won’t be the last. That’s it. That’s the whole tweet. 😞 #medtwitter
— RanaAwdishMD (@RanaAwdish) March 24, 2020
Farts
Best worst question I was asked about COVID today…
— Andrew Tagg (@andrewjtagg) March 25, 2020
If you patient is COVID +ve and farts, is it an aerosol generating procedure?
Tracking movement with cell phone signals
Want to see the true potential impact of ignoring social distancing? Through a partnership with @xmodesocial, we analyzed secondary locations of anonymized mobile devices that were active at a single Ft. Lauderdale beach during spring break. This is where they went across the US: pic.twitter.com/3A3ePn9Vin
— Tectonix GEO (@TectonixGEO) March 25, 2020
ER
I don't know who will see this.I worked 12hrs in the ER today.We intubated 5patients.4 people died.Seasoned nurses were found hiding&crying in storage rooms.I'm literally in a war zone & the battle has only just begun.The front line is failing, you guys are on your own now
— Terter (@gaeliclass149) March 26, 2020
James Blunt
During lockdown, while many other artists are doing mini-concerts from their homes, I thought I’d do you all a favour and not.
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 25, 2020
Treating domestic worker well
I work+live in #AddisAbaba. I gave my housekeeper double wages this month + will continue to do so until #COVID19 is over. I live alone so she calls me everyday to ask how I am + quizzes me on what I’m eating. Yuneshet is staying home but we are together. #BeKindToEachOther
— Ebba Kalondo (@EbbaKalondo) March 26, 2020
Trash bag PPE
A nursing manager at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC just DIED today from coronavirus. They were having to use TRASH BAGS as PPE.
— Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS) March 26, 2020
WHAT COUNTRY IS THIS?https://t.co/63Gq7tujaf pic.twitter.com/fJ0ra2LNS9
Quarantine activities
day 10 in quarantine pic.twitter.com/G5kKO5V4ou
— seth (@wethsworld) March 25, 2020
NCDC clogged by pranksters
This is the danger of “prank calling” or calling “to see if it works” for @NCDCgov ….. The efforts they have to go thru to find out and answer this person is needed for other real issues … Now the handle has deleted the tweet … Dem use FAKE NEWS do una ni 😕😕😕 pic.twitter.com/4vP7d0JRcc
— Gawat Jubril A. (@Mr_JAGss) March 25, 2020
Nigerian Governors call for health sector investment
COVID-19: APC Governors call for investments in the health sector https://t.co/hIybFJNCje pic.twitter.com/AwSWfaAqq2
— NTA News (@NTANewsNow) March 25, 2020
Vent splitter
Exciting News: My dad and his team received FDA approval today for a "splitter" device that allows 4 patients to be on 1 ventilator!! This is going to be a game changer in this #COVID19 pandemic.https://t.co/SMcwkFs12z
— India Perez-Urbano (@india_pu) March 26, 2020
NHS Appreciation nationwide clap
Thousands of people across the UK clap from their homes to say a nationwide thank you to NHS staff and carers battling the spread of #coronavirus.#ClapForOurCarers #ClapForNHS.
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) March 26, 2020
Get the latest: https://t.co/Sd3tlzo69U pic.twitter.com/9CRDninGPc
Behavioural changes
https://twitter.com/victorr_ugo/status/1243221164912193539?s=21
We are all treating one thing
We are now a monolith. We started with a medical ICU, surgical ICU, cardiac ICU, neurosurgical ICU, and a cardiothoracic ICU, plus a dozen mixed specialty floors. Every floor and unit is becoming a COVID unit. There is no more specialization — we’re all treating one thing.
— Zachary D Levy MD (@ZLevyMD) March 25, 2020
Atlanta appreciates health workers
My heart ❤
— StanceGrounded (@_SJPeace_) March 26, 2020
This is Midtown Atlanta cheering on healthcare workers at shift change. Every night for the past three nights. 🥺
I LOVE THIS 😭 pic.twitter.com/7O6w74uji9
Green card for IMGs
If we need more doctors and nurses, how about offering a green card to any foreign-qualified medical personnel already in the US who are accepted by a US hospital to help with the emergency?
— Paul Graham (@paulg) March 26, 2020
Health care workers move out for their mother
My A&E consultant sister has had to move out of the family home in order to reduce the risk to our Mother
— Dr Amir Khan GP (@DrAmirKhanGP) March 26, 2020
After seeing potential Covid patients all day, she stays in a room alone and has to do it all again the next day
She is doing this for us
Please stay at home for her
Brain drain
This Covid-19 will lead to more brain drain of our medical personnel.
— Idomagirl (@idomagirl) March 25, 2020
The developed countries will invest heavily in healthcare & open up more immigration channels for healthcare professionals…
Reaction to us visa for medical workers
This is #Nigeria, again, about to discover that the world is a brutal place when you're poor, can't pay for talent, and probably even worst of all, look at talent with disdain. #covid19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/Jc7Ja3cqDU
— Chxta (@Chxta) March 27, 2020
Boris Johnson positive
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
— Boris Johnson #StayAlert (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.
Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri
Reaction to Boris
Boris Johnson was joking and messing about 3/4 weeks ago and carrying on as normal.
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 27, 2020
2 weeks ago, he was still pussyfooting with critical decisions.
Today, he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Release patients
🔲The 6 other cases are Nigerians🇳🇬
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) March 27, 2020
👉The response team of @followlasg #COVID19 is tracking to ensure those involved are subjected to relevant procedures to avoid the spread of the infection.#TakeResponsibility by staying #SafeAtHome #ForAGreaterLagos@jidesanwoolu @Fmohnigeria pic.twitter.com/c2iw5iCtC4
Brain drain
UK 🇬🇧 and Canada 🇨🇦 are looking for Medical Doctors right now and will handpick your professionals within 4 weeks, tidy their visa and relocation. Don’t play this game. Nigeria will suffer. We need more Doctors. https://t.co/NZTEKKm0ml
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 20, 2020
End of life
They’ll be extubating my aunt soon. She’s now considered near the end of life so my uncle will be allowed into the MICU in PPE to be with her when she dies. Delaware has its first COVID death today. Depending on how long she lasts off the vent, she’ll likely be the 2nd. #StayHome
— Michelle Drew DNP, MPH, CNM, FNP, CD (@iamn0tthe1) March 27, 2020
Death
My heart is so heavy right now. We woke up to the heartbreaking news that my grandad had passed away after losing his battle to the virus. He passed away with the shahada on his tongue & my uncles holding his hands until his very last breath. Please keep my family in your duas💔
— ;/ (@ijustwannabemii) March 26, 2020
Kaduna lockdown begins despite having on confirmed case yet
Kaduna State Government has announced total lockdown of the state with effect from midnight over Coronervirus threat.https://t.co/yR6jqjtUSN pic.twitter.com/5qfeilxnyw
— NTA News (@NTANewsNow) March 26, 2020
Fumigation of major bus stops commences in Lagos
Officials from the Vector Control unit of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources fumigating major bus stops in Surulere against the spread of COVID-19@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #LagosAgainstCovid19 pic.twitter.com/99nUaixC3l
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 26, 2020
Disinfectant equipment deployed across Lagos
To ensure we keep our environment safe and curtail the contagion of #COVID19, we are deploying disinfectant equipment to fumigate the entire state.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 26, 2020
These fumigation machines, will be deployed to every part of the metropolis for sterilization of our public spaces & surfaces. pic.twitter.com/0dQta7T1DF
Lagos deploys makeshift markets in government schools
As part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has set up sites to be used as temporary markets for food and agricultural produce in selected schools across Local Governments in the State@jidesanwoolu @lagosagric1 #LASG pic.twitter.com/YlbzKkFjRG
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 26, 2020
UBA to provides $14million worth of relief across Africa
We Will Provide N5 billion(U$14 million) To COVID-19 Relief Support Across Africa
— UBA Group (@UBAGroup) March 26, 2020
To catalyze a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the #Coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide N5 billion to #COVID19 relief support across Africa through the @UBAFoundation. pic.twitter.com/PJrfHiokfQ
Confirmed cases rise to 65 in Nigeria
14 new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 12 in Lagos
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 26, 2020
Of the 14, 6 were detected on a vessel, 3 are returning travellers into Nigeria & 1 is close contact of a confirmed case
As at 7:35 pm 26th March, there are
65 confirmed cases
3 discharged
1 death pic.twitter.com/123vN6oNEB
Healthy 21-year old death
UNITED KINGDOM: 21 year old woman with no pre-existing medical conditions has died of coronavirus
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 25, 2020
Art response
As an arts in health organization we are inviting people from all over d world to engage creativity as a response to COVID.Join us in this challenge @CHC_ArtsPH @GHDatState @artinhospitals @LAHFArtsHealth @ArtsHealthECRN @WashFellowship @tosin_faj @AMSUL_UNILAG @CNNAfrica @UFCAM pic.twitter.com/C1JqfJnmbj
— Arts in Medicine Projects (@AIMprojectng) March 26, 2020
ER physician self isolates
I am an emergency physician. My increased exposure means that I have chosen to isolate from my family, to keep them safe. This is how I see my daughters (pictured with their cousins, with whom they’re staying).
— Anna Carvalho (@thelastanna) March 25, 2020
If I can do this, you can stay home. #stayhome #BCdocs #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/pv6Ys9OQEk
NAF airlifts cargo to Abuja
COVID-19: NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIRLIFTS MEDICAL MATERIALS DONATED BY JACK MA FOUNDATION FROM LAGOS TO ABUJAhttps://t.co/KBdL6OXWoz pic.twitter.com/znAOaU3gW0
— Nigerian Air Force (@NigAirForce) March 25, 2020
NIMR free testing
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research is getting ready to flag off free testing for COVID-19. If you are interested please Watch out!!! To this end, we need support from individuals and organizations who may be interested in this goal.
— Professor Babatunde Lawal Salako (@LawalSalako) March 25, 2020
We can win
A lesson from the 2014 Ebola epidemic: If the virus is moving faster than we are, it’s winning. Right now COVID-19 is winning. But if we combine science, leadership and community participation, this is a race we can win. We can’t stop till we get over the finish line.
— Gayle Smith (@GayleSmith) March 25, 2020
The need for marriage
When this is all over, should we all make it through – most of us…
— 'Deoye (@Crosseyednerd) March 25, 2020
I'm gonna marry & have kids.
Simply because I want grandkids who will see me as an OG because their parents would have told them that I survived a global pandemic after letting them watch Resident Evil.
Game of Thrones Impressions
This COVID-19 GAME OF THRONES IMPRESSIONS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND! #CoronaVirusInNigeria pic.twitter.com/UYPqcOTHFi
— PorPorRee 💫 (@VEJ0ME) March 25, 2020
Man on vent
I have Coronavirus I have spent the last week fighting for my life in ICU. I wanted to share personal video about how deadly and dangerous this is. Can you help me retweeting this out. We must protect our amazing NHS staff. #coronavirus #Covid19 2/2 pic.twitter.com/ScAb4b4vXw
— Mark McClurg (@Mark_McClurg) March 25, 2020
Fake news a pandemic
Mahn fake news is another pandemic in Nigeria.
— Hawwa (@HauwaKhaleel) March 24, 2020
Cameroon’s leader
87 year old President Paul Biya of Cameroon secretly medevac out of Douala via an Air Ambulance. He has been in a critical condition in the past 7 days.
— Edward (@DonKlericuzio) March 26, 2020
Current satus remain uncertain.
Air ambulance response
Looking for an experienced doctor or nurse with project management experience to help oversee our Coronavirus response project
— Dr Ola Brown (@NaijaFlyingDr) March 26, 2020
Pls email Cv's: careersfdn@gmail.com
Burial
We buried Hajji Tamoor today in a manner that neither he nor his son Nabeel attending nor any of his family would ever, ever have expected. May Allah have mercy upon him. pic.twitter.com/DC8PIhjHGD
— Abu Eesa Niamatullah (@Niamatullah) March 25, 2020
CEO Slack support for frontline responders
And if you’re on the frontlines fighting COVID-19, we will do anything we can. Use it for free, ask us for advice. Email covid@slack.com. We are profoundly grateful for all you are doing. 💪❤️🙏
— Stewart Butterfield (@stewart) March 26, 2020
My day job (also: night job) is CEO of Slack, a publicly traded company with investors to whom I am a fiduciary, 110k+ paying customers of all sizes, and thousands of employees I care about very, very much. The last few weeks have been 🤯😳😢 Here’s what it's been like. [Thread]
— Stewart Butterfield (@stewart) March 26, 2020