Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #7

[Henry2326]

Coronavirus updates:
- 1 new case in Austria, first in Vienna
- 2 new cases in Switzerland, total of 4
- 3 new cases in Hong Kong Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

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[Henry2326]

BREAKING: Denmark reports first case of coronavirus Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

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[Henry2326]

NOW: Greece confirms 2 new coronavirus cases, first one in Athens Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

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[Henry2326]

NEW: Geneva, Switzerland confirms its first case; 2nd in the country Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

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[Henry2326]

NOW: 1 new coronavirus case in Valencia, Spain Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline
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BREAKING: South Korea confirms 171 new cases of coronavirus for a total of 505 in one day, overtaking China as the country with the most number of daily confirmed cases
Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline
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NOW: Spain confirms a new case of coronavirus in Barcelona; 3rd in Catalonia Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline
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[JerseyGirl]

Estonia confirms first case of coronavirus

The spread of the new coronavirus continues throughout Europe with Estonia reporting its first case. Authorities in the country said the infected man had recently returned from Iran amd that the person had been isolated.

Coronavirus live updates: South Korea reports record daily spike, Japan to close all schools

 

[Henry2326]

MORE: New case in Valencia, Spain was confirmed in a soccer fan who traveled to Milan for a champions league game on February 19; about 2,500 fans from Valencia traveled to northern Italy that day - El Pais

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[Lato]

Valid concerns, no doubt. I know what you mean.

I wish Dr. Nancy was here to comment on this.

I can only imagine that there is and will be a heightened response in the area due to the recent revelations. We know that CDC is monitoring the situation 24/7.

 

[Henry2326]

BREAKING: Italy confirms 75 new cases of coronavirus and 2 new deaths; total of 528 cases and 14 deaths Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline

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[dixiegirl1035]

Do you think that might be the reason there is a dragging of feet to get test kits to the locals? They will waste them on cases that don't qualify?

Don't know. I've speculated in the past on some things and been 100% wrong so many times, so I'm gun shy to speculate on this lol.

That being said, I do wish all would be forthcoming with the hard truth iykwim

 

[Henry2326]

Don't know. I've speculated in the past on some things and been 100% wrong so many times, so I'm gun shy to speculate on this lol.

That being said, I do wish all would be forthcoming with the hard truth iykwim

I do know what you mean.....

 

[Lato]

The Pope feels ill. Can any of you find the link please.

Having trouble with new iPad.....sorry.

Eta.....old lady with new iPad.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Germany says it can’t trace cases and is heading for an epidemic

Coronavirus live updates: South Korea reports record daily spike, Japan to close all schools

Germany is at the beginning of a coronavirus epidemic after new cases sprung up that can no longer be traced to the virus’s original source in China.

A total of five new cases of coronavirus in the west and south of Germany — taking the country’s total to around 20 — meant the disease appeared to be moving to a new phase, urging health authorities and employers to review their pandemic planning.

 

[Skigh]

The Pope feels ill. Can any of you find the link please.

Having trouble with new iPad.....sorry.

Eta.....old lady with new iPad.

Pope health fears: Pope Francis cancels Rome Mass due to illness as coronavirus hits Italy

 

[JerseyGirl]

The Pope feels ill. Can any of you find the link please.

Having trouble with new iPad.....sorry.

Eta.....old lady with new iPad.

Oh boy....

Ill Pope cancels visit with Rome priests

Pope Francis is sick and skipped a planned Mass with Rome clergy across town today, officials said.

The Vatican said the 83-year-old pontiff had a “slight indisposition” and would proceed with the rest of his planned work on today. But Francis “preferred to stay near Santa Marta,” the Vatican hotel where he lives.

There was no word from the Vatican about the nature of his illness, but the pope was seen coughing and blowing his nose during the Ash Wednesday Mass.

During the audience, Francis made a point to shake hands with the faithful in the front row, kissed a baby during his popemobile spin through St. Peter’s Square and greeted visiting bishops at the end. The prelates, however, appeared to be refraining from kissing his ring or embracing him, as they normally would do

 

[gregjrichards]

Iran threatens to FLOG and imprison anyone caught 'spreading fake news' about the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 26 people in the country

Iran threatens to FLOG and imprison anyone caught 'spreading coronavirus fake news' | Daily Mail Online

 

[JerseyGirl]

Germany and France today warned of the 'start of an epidemic'.

Denmark, Brazil, Estonia, Switzerland, Romania, North Macedonia, Greece, Norway, Finland and Georgia have all recorded their first cases in the last two days.

Primary school in Derbyshire closes after a 'confirmed coronavirus' case | Daily Mail Online

In other news...

At the Costa Adeje Palace Hotel in Tenerife, Spanish officials announced that the 700+ guests would be quarantined until March 10 in a desperate attempt to contain the virus. ... four cases of coronavirus were detected there among a group of Italians.

Coronavirus is now spreading faster outside China as Europe and South Korea case count climbs

 

[Henry2326]

I knew this was a stupid move....
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POPE Francis cancelled a mass today after he was struck down with illness.

The 83-year-year-old pontiff was not well enough to attend the church service, which comes as the coronavirus outbreak in Italy topped 500 cases.

It is not clear what his symptoms are, but he was seen blowing his nose and covering his mouth as he coughed during an Ash Wednesday service in St Peter's yesterday.


Earlier yesterday Francis appeared in good spirits as he greeted a large crowd at a general audience in St Peter's Square.

Many of the faithful wore face masks, but others did not as they embraced the Holy Father.

Francis made a point to shake hands with the faithful in the front row and kissed a baby during his popemobile spin through the square.

He also greeted visiting bishops, but they appeared to refrain from kissing his ring or embracing him as they normally would.

Pope Francis, 83, cancels event as he’s taken ill amid Italy coronavirus crisis

 

[Tadpole12]

NOTE: The presser today is earlier than normal, is in 70 minutes at this link - at 8:40 am eastern time.

Early bird today.
It's a Snow Day up here in Ontario. Yeah!
Gonna make a nice cuppa and settle in for the presser.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Pope Francis blows his nose during a procession on Ash Wednesday

The pope appeared to have a cold and spoke with a slightly hoarse voice at his general audience on Wednesday and coughed during an afternoon Ash Wednesday service in a Rome church.

Pope Francis, 83, taken ill and cancels event amid Italy coronavirus crisis

Pope Francis falls ill day after supporting people with coronavirus | Metro News

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He appears to be sweating too, another sign of the virus.