“Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious form of the virus SARS-CoV-2. Scientists identified the first known case in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.[6] The disease quickly spread worldwide and evolved into a pandemic.
COVID‑19 patients may display symptoms such as fever,[7] cough, headache,[8] fatigue, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[9][10][11] Such symptoms commonly appear one to fourteen days after exposure to the virus. At least a third of infected people do not develop noticeable symptoms.[12] Of those who develop symptoms noticeable enough to be classified as patients, most (81%) develop mild to moderate symptoms (up to mild pneumonia), while 14% develop severe symptoms (dyspnea, hypoxia, or more than 50% lung involvement on imaging), and 5% develop critical symptoms (respiratory failure, shock, or multiorgan dysfunction).[13]
Older people are at a higher risk of developing severe symptoms. Some people continue to experience a range of effects (long COVID) for years after infection, and damage to organs has been observed.[14] Many organizations have launched Multi-year studies to further investigate the long-term effects of the disease.[15] “
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At the forefront of our “Ocala Theater 2021” season are three outstanding venues. To be sure, the performing arts are essential to Ocala life. However, each venue has been significantly impacted by the pandemic that continues to play havoc with our lives. Ocala Theater 2021- The Ocala Civic Theater Unfortunately, only The Ocala Civic Theater … Read more
In the new normal, fitness is more important than ever. While vaccines offer hope and a light at the end of the tunnel, the new normal still rules our lives. As of this week, less than eighteen percent of Americans have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, less than a third have received at least one inoculation. … Read more
Ocala Faces A Contradiction: Our Future Is Bright, Yet The Pandemic has Taken Its Toll This community is a great place to call home. Of course, the future of Ocala is bright indeed. But while our economy is set to explode, some struggle to survive the pandemic. Many small businesses need our help. Undoubtedly, the … Read more
This year we will be celebrating in difficult times. But we will give thanks for the blessings God has bestowed upon us none the less. This is the season to share the holiday spirit with family, be mindful of those less fortunate and make someone else’s life a little brighter. Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, … Read more
The New Normal Is Still With Us: Although we have been living with COVID19 for many months, we can’t quite see the horizon yet. With winter around the corner, nationally more and more activities are moving indoors. Therefore, the threat posed by the virus is rising. However, scientists all over the world continue research studies … Read more
A safe Halloween from Ocala Home Guide Realty to all our friends and neighbors. Halloween has a history dating back over 2000 years. It began as a celebration by the Celts, an ancient people who lived in the British Isles and Northern France. They believed that the time line that separated one year from another … Read more
America’s Labor Day is a celebration of the contribution of workers to our great nation. The event evolved into a recognized observance during the nineteenth century and was declared a national holiday in 1894. Who does not have fond childhood memories of family Labor Day gatherings? Barbeques, days at the beach, gatherings with friends and … Read more
The real estate industry has adapted to helping buyers and sellers live their dreams safely. However, we all need a break from the new normal and safe fine dining offers an excellent escape. In this environment, we all need a way to relax and recharge our batteries. Assuredly, safe fine dining offers a great way … Read more
All The Real Estate News That’s Fit To Print: Our Ocala real estate blog will present new ideas because life waits for no-one. Despite the pandemic, there are things to enjoy and be thankful for. Is this a good time to sell or buy an Ocala home? How is the economy impacted by the ravages … Read more
The June World Bank Report and its Implications: The World Bank issued its report on the expected economic impact of the pandemic earlier in June. Unfortunately, the predictions are ominous. Bank economists project the worst economic contraction in decades. They forecast that world GDP faces a 5.2% contraction year over year in 2020. All countries … Read more
The Nobel Laureate: Robert Shiller, the Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale, has an interesting take on economic recovery. Dr. Shiller won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2013 for research into the impact of perceptions on asset prices. Additionally, he is famous for publishing his index of home prices. He publishes the Shiller index … Read more
The CARES Act Offers Homeowners the Option of Forbearance Best intentions frequently have unintended consequences. The CARES Act is the third of four pieces of legislation passed thus far, to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. It has a forbearance provision designed to help homeowners to stay in their homes. Under this provision, borrowers with … Read more
The Ocala Real Estate Market “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill Will economic problems triggered by COVID-19 cause a resurgence of short sales and foreclosures? We expect that they will. However, sometimes difficult situations bring with them opportunities to create win win … Read more
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Focus on the future: We find ourselves in the grips of a deadly pandemic which threatens our lives and the world economy. Over thirteen hundred Americans passed on April 4th alone and things are likely to get worse before they get better. But amid the devastation, scientists are planting the seeds for a brighter future. … Read more
Its time to focus on family. We have all been glued to our TVs and every word we hear stimulates thought and most of all, fear. We have more questions than answers. The United States leads the world in COVID-19 cases? How can that be? Why weren’t we better prepared? Will our economy survive this … Read more
The pandemic scares us all. But please don’t lose sight of your hopes and dreams. Our planet is a wondrous place and if we pull together, the future is bright. The Surgeon General issued a warning that this week is about to unleash upon us the worst blow the pandemic has delivered to date. How … Read more
The Coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread across the globe with new cases being reported almost hourly. But the good news is that interventions are under way on a large scale in the United States and all other effected countries. Further, there is clear evidence that aggressive interventions actually work. China implemented Draconian measures to interfere … Read more
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