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The number of people already infected by the mystery virus emerging in China is far greater than official figures suggest, scientists have told the BBC.

There have been 41 laboratory-confirmed cases of the new virus, but UK experts estimate the figure is closer to 1,700.
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New virus in China ‘will have infected hundreds'

Up to 4,500 patients in China may have caught the same strain of coronavirus that has killed two people, scientists fear.

Health officials in Wuhan – the city at the heart of the outbreak which started in December – confirmed four new cases today, taking the total to 48.

But Imperial College London researchers say this may be the 'tip of the iceberg' after analysing flights out of the city.

Experts say the fact three Chinese tourists have tested positive for the virus outside Wuhan indicates the disease toll may be higher than reported.
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Scientists fear up to 4,500 Chinese patients may have caught the new coronavirus | Daily Mail Online

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Coronavirus Update (Live): 206,893 Cases and 8,272 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Outbreak - Worldometer

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Hey Everyone,

If you want to quote what the president or anyone in his administrations who give information on what they are doing to contain the virus that is absolutely fine.
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I am so impressed with our members posting much-needed info and members helping each other. I swear I sit here and cry happy tears at how incredible you are with this pandemic.

Please join me tonight on Websleuths Live on YouTube at 10:00 PM Eastern. CLICK HERE to join us live. We have a great chat room going on. and I want to personally invite you all to join us. One main rule. If you a jerk in chat or if you start making inflammatory comments about politics or whatever you will be kicked out. Then you will be forced to listen to Donny Osmonds "Puppy Love" for 30 days. So please behave.
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Hey Everyone,

We are putting together a forum for the virus. If you have any ideas for the categories to be included in the forum please send me a private message. Here is what I am thinking so far:
Each state will have its own thread. We will ask everyone to put in information about their state.
A general discussion where this thread and the past threads will be located.
A media thread of course.
Debunking all the kooky crap out there discussion.
Daily count of how many cases are being reported and how many deaths. We would have other countries included. This would be a no discussion thread too.
I have a few more ideas but I am open to anything.
Thanks.
Tricia

Let me clear something up. We will all be together on this thread discussing just like we are now. The other categories will be added so you all can access certain pieces of info more quickly.
 
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I wonder how many more Jane/John Doe cases will occur as this pandemic grows. Abused spouses can't go to work anymore, children no longer have a safe haven, the police department might be already busy, it might take people longer to notice people missing since everyone is in isolation right now. In probably rare cases it wouldn't be completely crazy to see Seniors suddenly die due to "coronavirus" and have their "sad" family members inherit the will. Less witnesses since everyone is mostly staying home. I'm not saying it's going to be like Mad Max outside your home, but it wouldn't be suprising to see a slight rise in missing people, or domestic abuse
 
Duke researchers are decontaminating N95 masks so doctors can reuse them to treat coronavirus patients - CNN
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Duke University researchers have developed a method to clean them so they can be safely re-worn.

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Decontaminating requires special equipment in a closed facility to handle the hydrogen peroxide. But the process has already been carried out at Duke Health hospital complexes and can occur at other hospitals, too.

The team can clean up to 500 masks in one cycle, which takes over four hours. They're working to expand that capacity.


People around the country are sewing masks. And some
hospitals, facing dire shortage, welcome them

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The masks tolerate the decontamination well, he said, so the process doesn't damage them or make them less effective.

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Incredible decisions...
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories

DETROIT -- Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.
The plants would reopen in early or mid-April, restoring the largest source of cash for automakers that generally book revenue when they ship vehicles to dealerships.

The Ford decision comes as the number of people infected by the virus spikes in Michigan. On Wednesday the state reported at least 2,294 infections and that the number of deaths nearly doubled from 24 to 43.
 
Sorry if this had already been posted (I can’t keep up with these fast-moving CV threads) but the FDA has approved a rapid test for COVID 19. This is a cartridge test that can provide a positive result in 5 minutes.

This test could be performed in clinics and doctor offices, it is very similar to tests that we use for seasonal flu.

The question is, how long will it take to obtain these test kits?
Latest Indiana coronavirus updates: FDA clears test that can quickly detect virus
 
We just got a piece of paper dropped into our door mail : two young people living in another flat wrote a note to everyone, that they are music students and as the school is closed, they will need to practise at home. They excuse and limit the time to few late afternoon hours. This is nice and i dont mind!
 
Good morning everyone. I am having a ‘wonderfully boring day’ today. I have things to do, but instead am choosing to sink into the sofa accompanied by various cats and a coffee (or two).
Thinking of how much life has changed in such a short time. What I wouldn’t give to be able to mingle in crowds at Greenwich Market before heading off for coffee and a snack at the beautiful cafe round the corner. Then I think - well, one day that will all be possible again. There’s always something to look forward to and always something to be grateful for...
Stay safe today, Sleuthers ❤️
 
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