Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #13

[Henry2326]

Japan’s infection rate is under scrutiny as coronavirus casts a shadow over the upcoming Summer Olympics.
“Japanese epidemiologist Hiroshi Nishiura says... for every confirmed case of coronavirus, as many as 10 cases go unreported,” @willripleyCNN reports
Coronavirus casts a shadow over 2020 Summer Olympics - CNN New Day on Twitter

 

[Herat]

Here's who's pulled out of SXSW so far ... some of the big names dropping out of the event:

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  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Intel
  • Vevo
  • Mashable
  • TikTok

Despite the cancellations, SXSW organizers announced new keynote speakers this week, including Hillary Clinton and Andrew Yang.

Live updates: Coronavirus outbreak spreads across the world - CNN

SWSX Dates March 13-22, 2020

Coachella Dates: April 10-12, 2020
and April 17-19, 2020

 

[Herat]

I'm a member of the no confidence club as well. It's quite pathetic actually. JMO

I'm joining the Club of No Confidence !

At work today, I had to reprimand a potluck for a departing employee when people were openly double dipping into foods.

Work potlucks will be banned in the future.

 

[gitana1]

the reaction reminds me of the SARS outbreak back in 02, it was also a form of cornavirus. the world did not end and the total deaths attributed to it were 774 across 37 countries. SARS had a 10% mortality rate this current version has a 2.3%
i understand that people fear the idea of a pandemic but in 1st world countries i think the odds of it wiping out large numbers is highly unlikely, research into vaccines is underway.
if it were an ebola pandemic then even i might start hoarding toilet paper but at this point i think being smart about hygiene and not flying into china or going on a cruise will probably keep me safe .

You may be right about your chances. But for the millions who are over 50 or have a health condition, including young people, the odds aren’t as good. And when you’ve got schools closing because of the spread and major events being cancelled in first world countries, it’s clearly not like SARS.

Officials from the WHO are alarmed. CDC officials are alarmed. At first I felt like you do - this is going to be like SARS, the flu is worse and we’ve got systems in place to handle this. But not anymore.

There have only been 8,000 confirmed cases of SARS. There have only been 2,500 confirmed cases of MERS. Both had greater death rates so far. However, we now have over 90,000 cases of COVID19 and it’s spreading fast.

There have been big problems with getting information from the powers that be in the US and corporate interests are attempting to influence the dissemination of information about this crisis.

People are being made to isolate. Cruise ships are being held off port. My doctor told me to avoid travel.

At this point I am very concerned.

 

[Herat]

I'm a member of the no confidence club as well. It's quite pathetic actually. JMO

I'm joining the Club of No Confidence !

At work today, I had to reprimand a potluck for a departing employee when people were openly double dipping into foods.

Work potlucks will be banned in the future. (I have real issues with the hygiene practices of some employees, having observed them for years)

 

[Henry2326]

It is “highly likely” that there is now some level of community transmission of the coronavirus in the UK, the country’s Chief Medical Adviser said Thursday Community transmission of coronavirus now "highly likely" in UK, says chief medical adviser

 

[What if...]

This is a HUGE problem with the Federal Government's leadership on this.

Let the scientists talk and shut the politicians up.

Get a simple concise message out there and then act on it

Post of the day so far!!!

 

[Herat]

That’s actually pretty funny. What does “uh oh” mean?

OMG LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

 

[galiuro1]

The United States badly bungled coronavirus testing—but things may soon improve

“The U.S. government has not appropriately prioritized diagnostic tests and supported the laboratory response network to the degree they should have been supported over the years,” says Luciana Borio, who in previous jobs had lead roles in responding to emerging threats at the National Security Council and FDA.

 

[Henry2326]

A delivery truck carrying toilet paper burst into flames in the Australian city of Brisbane, heightening a sense of panic on the availability of toilet paper caused due to a #coronavirus outbreak Australian toilet paper truck catches fire sparking new tissue tizzy Reuters on Twitter

 

[californiagem]

Good morning all. Maybe you guys can help me figure this out. So the person who died in Placer county had come off a cruise from San fran., to Mexico and called 911 a few days after returning from the cruise? Is the cruise ship being held in San Fran bay the same ship but different cruise?

 

[Henry2326]

This is the craziest tweet today....well maybe not. The day is only half over......denial?
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Per: @iflyCHS: Seasonal flights from Charleston to London's @HeathrowAirport will resume on March 29!
#chsnews #scnews

 

[Henry2326]

Israel doesn't play....good for them....#2 behind Antartica to move there....lol


Tourists have been banned from Bethlehem and all the major cities of the West Bank amid the coronavirus outbreak. Schools, restaurants and places of religious congregation are also closed, including what is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Tourists banned from Bethlehem due to coronavirus fears

 

[Henry2326]

Boohoo....what if people die....


Airline executives asked President Trump and other White House officials not to take steps that would lead to a slowdown in air travel amid the coronavirus outbreak, a person familiar with the meeting said.
https://t.co/9XCqeHtrkC

 

[Henry2326]

German pharmacies have been given permission by the country's health ministry to mix disinfectant solutions themselves because of shortages due to coronavirus. German pharmacies to mix disinfectant themselves to meet coronavirus demand

 

[Henry2326]

What a place to be stuck...

Dozens of foreign diplomats who had been quarantined in Pyongyang, North Korea over coronavirus fears have been told their planned evacuation flight is canceled "for unknown reasons," a source says Evacuation flight canceled for foreign diplomats in North Korea

 

[Henry2326]

Two Red Cross volunteers in Italy have tested positive for coronavirus. 140 more "are considered at risk" Two Red Cross volunteers in Italy test positive for coronavirus

 

[beatrixpotter]

Yeah, I got put in twitter jail for what I said about him staying away from King County.

Wow. Twitter jail for that? Are they basically silencing discussion on this? That seems odd!

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

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I expect we have enough snark here in the corner, lol. We'll take the snacks, though.

jmo

If we’re not careful, I’m prepared to join the time-out corner with all of you... but that’s when my opposing opinion goes poof. We are either allowed to discuss or not, it shouldn’t be just one view. IMO MOO

 

[What if...]

A delivery truck carrying toilet paper burst into flames in the Australian city of Brisbane, heightening a sense of panic on the availability of toilet paper caused due to a #coronavirus outbreak Australian toilet paper truck catches fire sparking new tissue tizzy Reuters on Twitter

LOL - I can already see the TP conspiracy theories coming!!