Coronavirus victims are anonymous - on purpose. Releasing their names would be a disaster.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

SAN FRANCISCO — In this California epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, officials say they are trying to be as transparent as possible. They’re keeping a cruise ship out at sea, updating citizens on new cases and providing emergency resources to battle the epidemic.

But on one matter there remains absolute silence: the names of those who have died after being exposed to COVID-19, which so far nationwide involves one Californian and 11 Seattle-area residents.

That's because experts in public health and bioethics say that far from helping society, a decision to reveal the identities of those — dead or alive — who have contracted coronavirus would be a disaster with far-reaching ramifications.

“Doctors don’t out people,” says Jeffrey Kahn, director of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics in Maryland, which focuses on the ethical implications of scientific advancement. “Whether it’s HIV, syphilis, coronavirus or anything else, people simply won’t show up to their doctor if they feel they might be outed for a condition.”

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[hlthe2b]

1. I had a weird dream that I hope is not foreboding. I dreamed I was on my usual urban trail,

had been bitten by a rattlesnake freshly out from its winter hibernation and could not reach 911 because of all the COVID-19 worried callers. Nor would anyone stop to help me, even as I called out and told them I was perfectly healthy, that is until the SNAKE bit me.

I woke up before I found out if I recovered, but damn. It sort of hit home.

[customerserviceguy]

2. It behooves us all

to put as little strain on the healthcare system as possible. No trail hiking, and certainly no extreme sports for awhile.

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Think about it,if your name

was associated with COVID 19,the Social Media Orange Anus supporters would be at your door ASAP.