Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #9

[Lilibet]

Thanks, @Lilibet! Hubby and I are in our 60's and honestly, it's been hard for me to think of myself as an "at risk aka elderly" person, lol! Where did the years go?

My husband is a cynical old bear and tonight for the first time expressed concern over this damn virus. That scared me more than anything else as he's always been my voice of reason.

My daughter is a clean freak and in Japan it's common for people to wear masks so I think she'll be okay. She's thinking of shutting down her company's office hours and going to remote work for now.

We ask ourselves all the time where the years went. And we can’t think of ourselves as “elderly” either...unless it’s to our advantage to do so! You raised a smart daughter and your husband is reasonable to express concern. Be concerned but not scared. Hugs.

 

[margarita25]

Yes, that’s a huge concern. Our food banks run out too. I have some low income senior friends I can share with, but we all need to make Plans A, B and C with our friends. I also worry about the homeless who are attracted to our community. What if this starts to spread among them? At least my town is partnering with the county and other communities to plan for handling an outbreak here. But those of us who can need to gather what we need, without hoarding, so we won’t be a burden to the government.

Lilibet, re: the homeless populations, imo you can COUNT on that happening MOoooooooo. I did a LOT of research and work here on the Hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego. Totally different medical condition I realize, with different transmission elements, etc but there was still a lot to be learned from that re: disease and the homeless communities. I think this why IMO San Diego stepped up so quickly with CV, this isn’t their first rodeo.

I’ll tell you what they did in San Diego was they put up public handwashing stations for the homeless.

They are also prepared for mass disinfection because they did it during that outbreak.

California / Hepatitis A Outbreak 2017
(Yes it’s me in there posting alone lol)

(ETA/LMAO: I just saw one of my posts in there: “Article: Who was 'patient zero' in California hepatitis outbreak?....”)

 

[margarita25]

Coronavirus fears as hazmat suit medics swarm house and remove family with baby
It seems to be spreading in the UK.

“A neighbour who saw the commotion said: "At first I thought it was a murder scene. We saw two ambulances come both with two paramedics kitted up with the full white suits and face masks and eye shields.”

 

[Lilibet]

Lilibet, re: the homeless populations, imo you can COUNT on that happening MOoooooooo. I did a LOT of research and work here on the Hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego. Totally different medical condition I realize, with different transmission elements, etc but there was still a lot to be learned from that re: disease and the homeless communities. I think this why IMO San Diego stepped up so quickly with CV, this isn’t their first rodeo.

I’ll tell you what they did in San Diego was they put up public handwashing stations for the homeless.

They are also prepared for mass disinfection because they did it during that outbreak.

California / Hepatitis A Outbreak 2017
(Yes it’s me in there posting alone lol)

(ETA/LMAO: I just saw one of my posts in there: “Article: Who was 'patient zero' in California hepatitis outbreak?....”)

You really held down the fort on that thread! Yes, I’m sure it could happen here. Public handwashing stations are a great idea.

 

[Strangeworld]

Concern as Sydney medical worker tested

There are concerns a Sydney medical worker could be the first person in the country to contract the coronavirus through person-to-person transmission.

A Sydney man who is being tested for the coronavirus could be the first person in Australia to contract the disease through person-to-person transmission.

The man in his 50s, understood to be a medical worker, is believed to have travelled to China months ago but has just recently started showing signs of the virus, The Daily Telegraph reported.

He is currently being cared for in a NSW hospital while he undergoes testing for the coronavirus.

 

[margarita25]

You really held down the fort on that thread! Yes, I’m sure it could happen here. Public handwashing stations are a great idea.

You’re in Oregon, right? Iirc, you guys have quite a meth and homeless problem, moo. (As do many places, No offense of course.)

Yeah this could really spread like wildfire in the homeless communities, agreed.

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ETA:
Why Portland’s Homeless Problem Is the Worst in the Nation
Oct 18th, 2019

“The alleys of Portland, Oregon, are strewn with piles of garbage and used drug needles, reflecting a growing problem of homelessness, drug addiction, and mental illness.”

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Colorado also has a lot of homeless, moo.

 

[Lilibet]

You’re in Oregon, right? Iirc, you guys have quite a meth and homeless problem, moo. (As do many places, No offense of course)

No offense taken. Yes we do. We refer to the largest town near us as “Methford” instead of Medford. We are at the opposite end of the state from the Portland area, where the one Oregon case is. There are many more homeless there, but it’s all over. Our town is fairly tolerant (except in the core tourist area downtown) so we attract some for that reason. I don’t sense as much hardcore drug use here. Mostly young people looking for “freedom.” And some are clearly mentally ill. It’s sad.

Volunteers packed and ready for Jackson County homeless census

New data shows decrease in Jackson County's homeless population - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

 

[margarita25]

Thanks, Margarita! (hugs).

It's funny, I remember my mom talking about the 1918 Influenza Outbreak where over a half of million people died. She was a toddler and had it and came near to death but survived. Other relatives on both sides of my family weren't as lucky.

Anyway, I tended to pooh pooh her stories because now days we have much better medical treatment but the corona virus almost throws us back to the old Spanish Flu days.

Luckily we have better ways to deal with the pneumonia which is so deadly with this virus but clearly it's still killing people.

Speaking of the Spanish Flu of 1918, I am very concerned about all the US Soldiers in S. Korea. One has already been infected. S. Korean soldiers are also infected. Many US troops are stationed there:

“Camp Humphreys (Korean: 캠프 험프리스), also known as United States Army Garrison-Humphreys (USAG-H), is a United States Army garrison located near Anjeong-ri and Pyeongtaek metropolitan areas in South Korea. ... Camp Humphreys is the largest U.S. overseas military base, housing some 500 buildings and amenities.”

Camp Humphreys - Wikipedia

“The following are based at Camp Humphreys:

• United States Forces Korea
• United Nations Command
• Combined Forces Command
• United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea
• Eighth United States Army
• 2nd Infantry Division
• Installation Management Command Pacific – Forward
• 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
• 604th Air Support Operations Squadron
• 65th Medical Brigade
• United States Army Medical Department Activities Korea
• 501st Military Intelligence Brigade
• 1st Signal Brigade
• 411th Contract Support Brigade
• Armored Brigade Combat Team – Rotational unit
• Far East District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers
• 7th Republic of Korea Air Force Communication Service Group
• Trial Defense Services
• Defense Logistics Agency
• American Forces Network Humphreys, Defense Media Activity
• Army Materiel Command Logistics Support Element
• 658th Regional Support Group
• United States Army Pacific Support Unit
• 4-58th Airfield Operations Battalion
• 11th Engineer Battalion
• 23rd Chemical Battalion
• 602nd Aviation Support Battalion
• 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment
• 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment
• 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment
• 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
• 94th Military Police Battalion
• 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion
• 524th Military Intelligence Battalion
• 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion
• 719th Military Intelligence Battalion
• Heavy Attack Recon Squadron – Rotational unit
• 718th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
• 568th Medical Company
• 618th Dental Company
• 106th Veterinary Company
• 339th Quartermaster Company
• 501st Signal Company
• 19th Human Resource Company
• 520th Ordinance Company
• 142nd Military Police Company
• 557th Military Police Company
• 8th Korean Service Corps Company
• 22nd Korean Service Corps Company
• Charlie Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
• Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Humphreys
• Detachment 2, 607th Weather Squadron, United States Air Force
• Detachment Alpha, Bravo and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 176th Finance Battalion
• 20th Public Affairs Detachment
• 5th Medical Detachment
• 95th Medical Detachment (Blood)
• 20th Military Police Detachment (CID)
• 503rd Military Working Dog Detachment
• 138 Movement Control Team
• 662nd Movement Control Team
• US Army Correctional Activity – Korea”

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Wife of first US service member to test positive for the coronavirus has also been infected

“In response to the outbreak, USFK has placed a number of restrictions on US military personnel. For example, all personnel are, without approval, forbidden from "attending non-essential off-installation activities and social events," including dining out, shopping, hitting bars or clubs, and going to the movies, USFK said in a recent update.

US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement Friday that all non-essential Department of Defense travel to South Korea is prohibited as "the number of reported cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise."”

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USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19 > United States Forces Korea > News
By USFK Public Affairs | Feb. 25, 2020

“A USFK soldier stationed at Camp Carroll tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first time a U.S. service member has tested positive for the virus.

The patient, a 23-year old male, is currently in self quarantine at his off-base residence. He visited Camp Walker on 24 Feb. and Camp Carroll 21-25 Feb. KCDC and USFK health professionals are actively conducting contact tracing to determine whether any others may have been exposed.

USFK is implementing all appropriate control measures to help control the spread of COVID-19 and remains at risk level “high” for USFK peninsula-wide as a prudent measure to protect the force.

USFK encourages all personnel to continue to practice strict proper hygiene procedures as the best ways to prevent the spread of viruses and protect the USFK population: wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, do not touch your face or eyes with unclean hands, avoid handshaking and unnecessary contact with others, non-mission essential large gatherings, clean all common-use areas and items, use caution when traveling off-installation, and most importantly if feeling sick or ill, avoid going to work or school and seek medical treatment for proper diagnosis.”

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Wife and baby of US soldier who has coronavirus moved to isolation unit at Camp Humphreys, military says

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“Humphreys is considered the biggest U.S. military base overseas, with about 27,000 servicemembers, civilian employees and family members.”

U.S. Military Families in South Korea, Italy Anxious Over Coronavirus; First U.S. Servicemember Diagnosed With COVID-19 | The Weather Channel
4 days ago

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Inside Camp Humphreys: America's Biggest Overseas Base
JULY 11, 2018

 

[EstrellaEspectral]

No offense taken. Yes we do. We refer to the largest town near us as “Methford” instead of Medford. We are at the opposite end of the state from the Portland area, where the one Oregon case is. There are many more homeless there, but it’s all over. Our town is fairly tolerant (except in the core tourist area downtown) so we attract some for that reason. I don’t sense as much hardcore drug use here. Mostly young people looking for “freedom.” And some are clearly mentally ill. It’s sad.

I’m also in Oregon. I’ve gravely concerned about Portland and the homeless population, but also remember that we have one of the best public health departments in the country.

I have been instructed to stay home pending this new case. I can’t believe it’s here and hitting so close to home. I really thought we’d have more time to prepare.

 

[Lilibet]

I’m also in Oregon. I’ve gravely concerned about Portland and the homeless population, but also remember that we have one of the best public health departments in the country.

I have been instructed to stay home pending this new case. I can’t believe it’s here and hitting so close to home. I really thought we’d have more time to prepare.

I’m so sorry it’s that close to you. Wishing you well. We’re here while you sit at home.

 

[EstrellaEspectral]

I’m so sorry it’s that close to you. Wishing you well. We’re here while you sit at home.

Thank you! A little sad that I had to cancel my weekend, and bored out of my mind, but at least I get some paid time off until more is known.

I also feel that with any known link to the virus, I’d rather play it safe. Too many risks for people with compromised immune systems. I can sit on my bum for a few days while risk is assessed.

Luckily I have some lovely woods to walk in that won’t pose a risk to public health!

 

[afitzy]

I've been trying to understand a bit more about how Korea is doing such amazing work with its testing of people in order to document and diagnose Corona. Here is a short piece by ABC about the remote testing unit setup which involve people driving up in their cars where they then get a chest X-ray, temperature taken, swab and pleghm test and go through the questioning process. This process takes about 10 min/person vs the more typical 1/2 hr/person process and is also preferable as the health care worker doesn't have to replace their protective gear after seeing each patient it sounds like.

Quotes from article:

Officials say the rapid implementation was possible because the South Korean government was able to shorten the process for the newly developed test kits to be approved by its version of the Food and Drug Administration.

"It would normally take about a year to get a test kit approved, but FDA gave out emergency approval to acceptable applicants on a temporary basis," Park told ABC News.

MORE: Trump announces news conference on coronavirus with CDC after days of mixed messages

For the testing itself, medical institutions, spread out across local communities, follow detailed instructions provided by the central health authorities and screen applicants with suspicious respiratory symptoms. The meticulous process takes from half an hour to an hour per person.

"It just takes a lot of time because the tester has to change suits to a new one every time," said Park.

"All medical teams dispose of their quarantine suits and inspection tools by using it just once, and new medical tools are used for each patient, every time," an official with Samsung Medical Center, one of the largest testing centers in Seoul, told ABC News.


As number of tests continues to stack up, several locations have set up "drive-thru" centers that could minimize contact between the potential patient and medical staff. This new idea shortens time spent on testing to just 10 minutes per person since the medics do not have to change quarantine suits for every patient.

Applicants must drive to the site in their privately owned vehicles wearing masks. Tests are conducted at a makeshift tent outside of buildings to prevent spreading indoors.

Medical staff take samples from passengers with suspected symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus at a drive-through screening clinic of a hospital in Daegu on Feb. 27, 2020.Yonhap/AFP via Getty Images

"When I got there, someone opened the car door for me," Koo Ji-young told ABC News after receiving his test results for a $140 fee. "First, they take a chest X-ray, then measure body temperature using a noncontact measuring device. A doctor stuck a long stick into my nose and made me spit phlegm."

Why South Korea may have more coronavirus cases than the US

Good summary article from NYTs about where we are now in the US:

Coronavirus Live Updates: New Fears Over Spread of Virus in Washington State

 

[margarita25]

Thank you! A little sad that I had to cancel my weekend, and bored out of my mind, but at least I get some paid time off until more is known.

I also feel that with any known link to the virus, I’d rather play it safe. Too many risks for people with compromised immune systems. I can sit on my bum for a few days while risk is assessed.

Luckily I have some lovely woods to walk in that won’t pose a risk to public health!

Glad you have some Woods.

Yeah I’m waiting for the “D” word any minute (Denver)...(or “C” / Colorado)

Trying to prepare myself mentally.

I’m certain many more people in the US are in the incubation phase as we speak moo.

Not to sound like an alarmist, of course.

All the best to you.

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SafetyPin-Daily on Twitter


Homeland Security worker reportedly told to return to work in Newark, despite coronavirus quarantine

Jumping off this, “Homeland Security Today”, some articles here.
COVID-19 – Homeland Security Today

Examples:

DHS ‘Very Comfortable’ with Its Coronavirus Measures, Wolf Says, While U.S. Cases Increase – Homeland Security Today
February 29, 2020


FDA Statement on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Supply Chain – Homeland Security Today
February 28, 2020

 

[EstrellaEspectral]

Glad you have some Woods.

Yeah I’m waiting for the “D” word any minute (Denver)...(or “C” / Colorado)

Trying to prepare myself mentally.

I’m certain many more people in the US are in the incubation phase as we speak moo.

Not to sound like an alarmist, of course.

All the best to you.

Thank you!

I didn’t even have direct contact with the person, but was still told to stay indoors and stay away from the public. I’m sure there’s tons of self-quarantining people . That new case in Washington is in insane. So many suspected cases! And of all places, with people who already have some health issues.

 

[gregjrichards]

Here are the latest figures revealing confirmed Covid-19 cases around the world.

The update comes as Kuwait, Armenia and Iceland announce their first cases of the disease.

- Mainland China: 2,870 deaths among 79,824 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei
- Hong Kong: 94 cases, 2 deaths
- Macao: 10 cases
- South Korea: 3,736 cases, 18 deaths
- Italy: 1,128 cases, 29 deaths
- Japan: 947 cases, including 705 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, 12 deaths
- Iran: 593 cases, 43 deaths
- Singapore: 102
- France: 100 cases, 2 deaths
- Germany: 66
- United States: 62 cases, 1 death
- Spain: 46
- Kuwait: 45
- Thailand: 42 cases, 1 death
- Taiwan: 39 cases, 1 death
- Bahrain: 38
- Malaysia: 29
- Australia: 23
- United Kingdom: 23 cases, 1 death
- Canada: 20
- United Arab Emirates: 19
- Vietnam: 16
- Norway: 15
- Iraq: 13
- Sweden: 13
- Switzerland: 10
- Greece: 7
- Lebanon: 7
- Netherlands: 7
- Croatia: 6
- Oman: 6
- Austria: 5
- Israel: 5
- Russia: 5
- Mexico: 4
- Pakistan: 4
- Finland: 3
- India: 3
- Philippines: 3 cases, 1 death
- Romania: 3
- Brazil: 2
- Denmark: 2
- Georgia: 2
- Algeria: 1
- Afghanistan: 1
- Armenia 1
- Azerbaijan: 1
- Belarus: 1
- Belgium: 1
- Cambodia: 1
- Ecuador: 1
- Egypt: 1
- Estonia: 1
- Iceland: 1
- Ireland: 1
- Lithuania: 1
- Monaco: 1
- Nepal: 1
- New Zealand: 1
- Nigeria: 1
- North Macedonia: 1
- Qatar: 1
- San Marino: 1
- Sri Lanka: 1

PM announces Cabinet 'war room' in virus 'battle plan' - LIVE

 

[Henry2326]

South Korea's Samsung Electronics closes mobile device plant after coronavirus case confirmed: Yonhap South Korea's Samsung Electronics closes mobile device plant after coronavirus case confirmed: Yonhap Reuters on Twitter

Reuters on Twitter

 

[margarita25]

Here are the latest figures revealing confirmed Covid-19 cases around the world.

The update comes as Kuwait, Armenia and Iceland announce their first cases of the disease.

- Mainland China: 2,870 deaths among 79,824 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei
- Hong Kong: 94 cases, 2 deaths
- Macao: 10 cases
- South Korea: 3,736 cases, 18 deaths
- Italy: 1,128 cases, 29 deaths
- Japan: 947 cases, including 705 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, 12 deaths
- Iran: 593 cases, 43 deaths
- Singapore: 102
- France: 100 cases, 2 deaths
- Germany: 66
- United States: 62 cases, 1 death
- Spain: 46
- Kuwait: 45
- Thailand: 42 cases, 1 death
- Taiwan: 39 cases, 1 death
- Bahrain: 38
- Malaysia: 29
- Australia: 23
- United Kingdom: 23 cases, 1 death
- Canada: 20
- United Arab Emirates: 19
- Vietnam: 16
- Norway: 15
- Iraq: 13
- Sweden: 13
- Switzerland: 10
- Greece: 7
- Lebanon: 7
- Netherlands: 7
- Croatia: 6
- Oman: 6
- Austria: 5
- Israel: 5
- Russia: 5
- Mexico: 4
- Pakistan: 4
- Finland: 3
- India: 3
- Philippines: 3 cases, 1 death
- Romania: 3
- Brazil: 2
- Denmark: 2
- Georgia: 2
- Algeria: 1
- Afghanistan: 1
- Armenia 1
- Azerbaijan: 1
- Belarus: 1
- Belgium: 1
- Cambodia: 1
- Ecuador: 1
- Egypt: 1
- Estonia: 1
- Iceland: 1
- Ireland: 1
- Lithuania: 1
- Monaco: 1
- Nepal: 1
- New Zealand: 1
- Nigeria: 1
- North Macedonia: 1
- Qatar: 1
- San Marino: 1
- Sri Lanka: 1

PM announces Cabinet 'war room' in virus 'battle plan' - LIVE

Additionally from the link above:

23 minutes ago
Thailand records first coronavirus death

“Thailand has recorded its first Covid-19 fatality after a 35-year-old Thai man, who also had dengue fever, died of the illness.

The country has recorded 42 coronavirus cases since January, with 30 of those recovering and 11 still being treated in hospitals, according to the country's Department of Disease Control.

Thai health officials said the dead man had worked in the retail sector, where he had come into contact with many tourists during the early stages of the outbreak.

The department's director-general Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen told a news conference on Sunday:

This was a case of local transmission, and he was at risk because he had exposure to Chinese tourists," Suwanchai said, speaking at a news conference.

The patient was first admitted to a private hospital for dengue fever on January 27. He was later diagnosed with the coronavirus and transferred on February 5 to the government's main treatment centre, Mr Suwanchai said.

He died from multiple-organ failure late on Saturday.”

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Thailand records first coronavirus death
1 MAR 2020 - BANGKOK POST AND AGENCIES

“Tests for the coronavirus came back negative since Feb 16 but “the damage was already done to his body” from the earlier bout of infection by the new disease, said Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, the department adviser.”

[...]

“The Department of Disease Control said another patient was in serious condition at Bamrasnaradura and doctors at the institute are closely monitoring the patient.

The department repeated a warning on Sunday that any persons suspected of infecting the virus are required to contact public health officials within three hours, according to the dangerous communicable disease announcement that took effect on Sunday.”

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Coronavirus news and live updates: First deaths in US, Thailand and Australia - CNN
Updated 3:46 a.m. ET, March 1, 2020

“Baby infected: The youngest patient in South Korea is a 45-day-old baby, whose father is a Shincheonji member, according to local reports.”

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54 min ago
First case of coronavirus confirmed in Armenia

“Armenia confirmed its first case of the coronavirus today, according to state news agency Armenpress, which cited Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

The patient is a 29-year-old Armenian citizen who was in Iran. He was travelling with his wife, who tested negative, the Prime Minister said, adding that direct contacts of the patient will be quarantined.

Closed borders: Armenia closed its 27-mile border with Iran on February 24, with the closure scheduled to last two weeks, officials told CNN.

Iran is at the the heart of the Middle East outbreak. The country announced its first cases on February 19 -- and now, a week and a half later, it has 593 cases and 43 deaths.”

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1 hr 15 min ago

“Sweden, Germany, Norway and Croatia have all reported new coronavirus cases.

In Sweden, 12 people have tested positive, the Swedish Public Health Authority said on Saturday. The cases are spread across four regions.

In Germany, the number of confirmed cases has risen to 66, according to the Robert Koch Institute. The cases are spread across six states.

In Norway, eight more people tested positive on Saturday, according to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, raising the national total to 15. Three of those 15 cases are people who work in the Oslo University Hospital, the institute said.

In Croatia, the National Civil Protection Authority announced a new confirmed case on Saturday, raising the national total to six, according to state media agency HINA.”

Sweden, Germany, Norway and Croatia report new coronavirus cases

 

[Henry2326]

Trevor Bedford

The team at the @seattleflustudy have sequenced the genome the #COVID19 community case reported yesterday from Snohomish County, WA, and have posted the sequence publicly to GISAID - Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data. There are some enormous implications here. 1/9
Trevor Bedford on Twitter

This case, WA2, is on a branch in the evolutionary tree that descends directly from WA1, the first reported case in the USA sampled Jan 19, also from Snohomish County, viewable here: auspice 2/9 Trevor Bedford on Twitter

This strongly suggests that there has been cryptic transmission in Washington State for the past 6 weeks. 3/9

It's possible that this genetic similarity is a coincidence and these are separate introductions. However, I believe this is highly unlikely. The WA1 case had a variant at site 18060. This variant is only present in 2/59 viruses from China. 4/9 Trevor Bedford on Twitter

I believe we're facing an already substantial outbreak in Washington State that was not detected until now due to narrow case definition requiring direct travel to China. 6/9

An update, because I see people overly speculating on total outbreak size. Our best current expectation is a few hundred current infections. Expect more analyses tomorrow.

 

[Henry2326]

Dr. Emms Hodcroft
"Preliminary Case Report on the #SARSCoV2 #COVID19 Cluster in the UK, France & Spain"
At least 21 Britons were exposed to #coronavirus in French Ski Resort - 13 were infected, w cases in England, France, & Spain.
I compiled all we know about the cases
Preliminary Case Report on the SARS-CoV-2 Cluster in the UK, France, and Spain Dr Emma Hodcroft on Twitter
Dr Emma Hodcroft on Twitter
Transmission started in Singapore at the Servomex conference & was spread to group of people visiting French Alps. Exact details of contact are unfortunately unknown.
Updated versions of the figures will always be available here:
emmahodcroft/British-COVID19-Cluster

Many were isolated after contact with those later testing positive for #SARSCoV2, but no more cases were detected outside of those transmitted in France.
It seems fast contact tracing, testing, & isolation successfully contained this early cluster. #COVID19

 

[margarita25]

COVID-19 coronavirus case in Oregon leads to long lines at local stores
Updated 1 hr ago | Posted on Mar 1, 2020

“PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - People packed metro-area stores Saturday after the first case of COVID-19 coronavirus was announced in Oregon.

FOX 12 viewers sent in photos showing long lines and some empty store shelves. The hottest selling items appeared to be hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes.”