Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Pandemic* #19

[Henry2326]

Harvard epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch told The Wall Street Journal that "it's likely we'll see a global pandemic" of coronavirus, with 40 to 70 percent of the world's population likely to be infected this year.

"What proportion of those will be symptomatic, I can't give a good number," added Lipsitch, who is the Director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Two other experts have recently given similar estimates.

Ira Longini, a biostatistician and adviser to the World Health Organization (WHO), has predicted that two-thirds of the global population may eventually contract COVID-19.

Prof Gabriel Leung, the chair of public health medicine at Hong Kong University, says if the transmission estimate of 2.5 additional people for each infected rate is accurate, that would result in an "attack rate" that would affect 60 to 80 percent of the world's population.

Harvard scientist: coronavirus pandemic likely will infect 40-70% of world this year

 

[escape2sc]

UofSC to extend spring break to prevent coronavirus spread

Clemson University may move all classes online due to coronavirus

 

[JerseyGirl]

Iran confirms 958 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, bringing total to 9,000

Iran's health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpour confirmed 63 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 354.

He advised people to cancel all holiday travel plans and to stay at home.

Live updates: Coronavirus cases pass 115,000 worldwide - CNN

 

[Henry2326]

With this update, the number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed 120,000. This includes 4,359 deaths, 66,614 recoveries, and 49,552 active cases
BNO Newsroom on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Purell has ‘dramatically increased production’ of hand sanitizer as demand has increased by more than 300% in one week alone #MorningRushATL

 

[Henry2326]

Fiat Chrysler might temporarily close Italy plants in response to virus Fiat Chrysler might temporarily close Italy plants in response to virus Reuters on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

NEW: Belgium reports 47 new cases of coronavirus as officials say hospital data suggests this could be "the start of a real epidemic" Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

 

[Henry2326]

GEORGIA

All Fulton County schools, with the exception of Bear Creek Middle and Woodland Middle Schools, WILL reopen to all students and staff on Thursday, March 12.

FultonCountySchools on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Prepare for 2,000 cases in the next 6 days....doubling effect. Then 4,000 cases in the 2nd week....
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Total number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases at each Tuesday:
Jan. 14 — 0
Jan. 21 — 1
Jan. 28 — 5
Feb. 4 — 11
Feb. 11 — 14
Feb. 18 — 25
Feb. 25 — 59
Mar. 3 — 125
Mar. 10 — 1,004
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1,000: Full Map

 

[Henry2326]

Reminder that even #SouthKorea is not in the clear. Their biggest #Covid19 outbreak #daegu is mitigated, but there is community spread throughout the country and we should be watching for a new wave of growth. And learning from their efforts at #SocialDistancing (((Howard Forman))) on Twitter

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

Someone in the last thread asked for positives that could result from coronavirus...

Anti-vaxxers will hopefully get a wake up call.

 

[Henry2326]

Below, find a running list of cancellations and postponements around Atlanta.

If you know of any more, please email us at news@11alive.com

• Itzhak Perlman at Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, March 11: "Due to current travel precautions, Itzhak Perlman has decided to cancel his March 11 appearance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra," ASO announced on Facebook.
• Cobb County SPLOST Open House, March 11: Canceled because West Cobb Library is undergoing a deep clean after a worker tested positive for coronavirus.
• National Council on Public History, March 18-21: "Given the unfolding outbreak of COVID-19, the NCPH Board of Directors and staff have concluded, with regret, that we cannot proceed with holding the in-person 2020 NCPH annual meeting in Atlanta," the organization says. They are looking at ways to arrange the meeting in a virtual setting.
• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Future of Free Enterprise seminar, March 23: Postponed because of individual company restrictions on attending. "A rescheduled date will be announced later in the second quarter," the chamber says.
• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Future of Rural Healthcare seminar, March 25: "Due to the heightened awareness of global health concerns in Georgia, the Georgia Chamber respects the demands of healthcare professionals’ time and wishes to alleviate any external commitments for this critical industry to Georgia’s overall well-being," the chamber says. Future dates will be announced.
• Congressman David Scott's annual jobs fair at Georgia International Convention Center, March 27: “In response to recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the coronavirus, I have decided to cancel our 2020 Jobs Fair," the representative from Georgia's 13th congressional district said. "This situation is rapidly evolving and changing from day-to-day. Keeping our community safe and healthy is of the utmost priority to me.”
• Georgia Tech Cognitive Aging Conference, April 16-19: Postponed due to travel restrictions making it "impossible for many people to attend," the school says. They are looking at hotel availability for summer and fall 2020 to reschedule.
• Out of state field trips and travel otherwise: Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County Public Schools are among the districts that have canceled such arrangements. Others are reviewing.

List of things canceled or postponed around Atlanta due to coronavirus

 

[zecats]

Holidays around the world have been postponed and cancelled as coronavirus continues to spread globally.

British Airways has cancelled all flights to Italy and Qantas has slashed 25 per cent of its international flights. Meanwhile more new cases have been reported in Cyprus and Spain as the outbreak continues, The Sun reports.

But there are still a number of destinations tourists can travel to which currently have no reported cases of the infectious virus.
Coronavirus-free holiday destinations around the world

I'm thinking these places might be wary of tourists visiting there. Money vs possible spread of infection. Hmmm.

Jamaica did block a cruise ship from coming to port recently iir.

 

[Henry2326]

Great plan (sarcasm)....put those people st risk....
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ESPN Sources: NBA is discussing scenarios that include moving some games to cities that have yet to suffer outbreaks --- including opponent arenas or neutral sites. Sources: NBA mulls moving games due to virus

 

[escape2sc]

The University of Georgia - has not updated it's website information on the Corona Virus since March 5th. The University of Northern Georgia has not updated since March 3rd. Georgia has 22 confirmed cases. How can they not provide updated information ?

 

[Henry2326]

Ha....cats out of the bag....he showed his true self already....
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LeBron James Backtracks On Refusal To Play In Empty Arenas Over Coronavirus LeBron James Backtracks On Refusal To Play In Empty Arenas Over Coronavirus

 

[JerseyGirl]

Coronavirus Conference Gets Canceled Because of Coronavirus

The Council on Foreign Relations has canceled a roundtable called “Doing Business Under Coronavirus” scheduled for Friday in New York due to the spread of the infection itself.

 

[Henry2326]

“We have fewer doctors, hospitals per person here than in Italy. We have less capacity to absorb a surge,” @celinegounder says on @SquawkCNBC of #COVID19. “We need to be preparing.” Suggests retired doctors, nurses, people in the military could be drawn into service to help.

Meg Tirrell on Twitter

 

[JerseyGirl]

Great plan (sarcasm)....put those people st risk....
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ESPN Sources: NBA is discussing scenarios that include moving some games to cities that have yet to suffer outbreaks --- including opponent arenas or neutral sites. Sources: NBA mulls moving games due to virus

Idiots. Obviously not listening to the experts.

 

[Henry2326]

PLEASE LISTEN TO HIM....

From @FaceTheNation on #COVID19. The next few months will be hard. We'll get through this. Ultimately we'll have a treatment or vaccine to vanquish #coronavirus. But we must implement tough mitigation steps in areas of outbreak to prevent a wider epidemic. Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," March 8, 2020 - CBS News Scott Gottlieb, MD on Twitter