Coronavirus Global Health Emergency, 2019-nCoV #2

[Tadpole12]

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Last night I read a scientific report from ???? and it had projections, due to China flights, where it may appear. I can't find which link as I read so much last night.

Oh. The repercussions of the mass exodus. Hope you will find the link.

 

[Tadpole12]

Thanks for the feedback, dixie.

 

[MajorHoople]

It's also been a bad flu season here and quite a few school systems are closed.

"More than a dozen school districts across East Tennessee have closed school for the remainder of the week due to illness.

Knox, Campbell, and Anderson County are closed through the weekend along with several others. This gives schools the opportunity to clean and students the chance to get some rest. But classrooms aren't the only ones cleaning.

Eight children have died from the flu in Tennessee so far this season, officials reported.

The Tennessee Department of Health said Tuesday three of the reported deaths were in the Middle Grand Division and five were in the East Grand Division, WTVF reported."

East Tennessee schools close due to illness, disinfect

 

[dotr]

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Last night I read a scientific report from ???? and it had projections, due to China flights, where it may appear. I can't find which link as I read so much last night.

Have not yet fully read this article but may have the information wrt flight patterns ect.
How AI is battling the coronavirus outbreak

How AI is battling the coronavirus outbreak
AI helped spot an early warning about the outbreak, and researchers have used flight traveler data to figure out where the novel coronavirus could pop up next.

By Rebecca Heilweil Jan 28, 2020
These new AI capabilities are on full display with the recent coronavirus outbreak, which was identified early by a Canadian firm called BlueDot, which is one of a number of companies that use data to evaluate public health risks. The company, which says it conducts “automated infectious disease surveillance,” notified its customers about the new form of coronavirus at the end of December, days before both the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) sent out official notices, as reported by Wired

 

[Tadpole12]

Seriously though. I pray for everyone who is sick and for those in the new areas where we are starting to see cases in new countries now. All we can do is prepare and protect ourselves as much as possible, and by being here and learning as much about this as possible, we are empowering ourselves more than most. And that is a good thing.

yep. I share these sentiments.

 

[What if...]

Let me start this post by thanking all of you that are on this thread for providing information and links at such a rapid pace ! I generally try to reply to specific posts in order to give the originator credit for that specific information, but that’s getting kinda hard to do - so I want you all to know I’m posting this and giving credit to each and every one of you !! I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed being able to discuss this topic on Websleuths. A great group of people that are willing to share their thoughts, concerns, points of view, etc,... Discussing facts and touching on rumors (but ALWAYS keeping those rumors in check). Kudos to each and every one !
Though I hate the topic at hand, I’ve truly enjoyed the discussions and the different world view points !!

Now on with the post...

• The article regarding the pets being thrown from buildings - absolutely disgusting and horrifying. But it does reflect the true level of fear for those that are in the epicenter of this outbreak.
• In regards to containment: (and this is all MOO) I have to say that I’m actually VERY AMAZED at just how well this virus has been contained thus far - kudos to China and all other countries that have put vigilant efforts towards that containment. HOWEVER, I’m afraid that the containment won’t be sustainable. The fact that it can spread during the incubation period, that it can have a long incubation period, that it has shown signs of rapid mutation, and the fact that there are so many confirmed cases will make containment extremely difficult. However, every step taken to slow down the progression does buy precious time to work towards a vaccine and for the scientific community to get a true grasp at what we are all dealing with.
• In regards to length of time for a vaccine: historically, it took years (often a decade or more) to develop vaccines. Many of the biotech companies are currently estimating 3 months. Within normal circumstances, once a vaccine is created, it has to go through several steps of testing, and has to have tons of documentation outlining the results of those tests. Once the effectiveness of the vaccine, as well as the potential side effects have been scientifically verified, then it can be approved and distributed. From what I’ve read on the subject, the testing and approval process can be lengthy - a year would be unusually rapid. With WHO declaring “a public health emergency of international concern”, I believe the trial phase can be drastically reduced. (Here’s hoping...)
• Last part of this rambling post - In regards to the amount of posting on this thread versus crime cases: I stumbled on this thread by accident and didn’t realize such topics existed on Websleuths until I did. Just wondering if this topic could be put in the header area on Websleuths to bring awareness to this thread, as well as bringing awareness to the range of discussion topics that are available?

 

[dotr]

rbbm.
How far could the new coronavirus spread? | Live Science
''For those traveling home from China, passengers seated next to the window may be the least likely to pick up the virus from an infected person onboard, as people in the window seat move about the cabin less often and come into contact with fewer people passing in the aisles, according to National Geographic. People seated in the same row as an infected person, however, stand the highest risk of infection.Imported goods from China should not carry infectious strains of the virus, especially given that most coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for only a matter of hours, Messonnier said on Monday (Jan. 27). "There's no evidence to support the transmission of this virus through imported goods," she said. ''

 

[Inthedetails]

If advanced countries can’t contain the virus, it’s gonna be a rocky road for under developed ones.

Advanced countries are containing the virus. It's rampant in China.....but nowhere else is it out of control by any means.

jmo

 

[KALI]

Can you imagine being a worker at Amazon?

I honestly think this thing started before Christmas. How many folks have flown in from China before the "official outbreak" ? there's been plenty of time to spread this **** far and wide tbh.
I live in the UK, not far from where the 2 York cases have been brought to - it's quite scary and I think all flights in and out of China should be banned for a couple of months.
I certainly won't be ordering anything from China for a while as the virus (much like Flu germs) can live on surfaces for a while.

 

[dotr]

rbbm
Can I get coronavirus from a package delivered from China?
''Residents at the epicenter of China’s mysterious viral outbreak are quarantined. But their mailed shipments are not. Does that pose a risk?

It’s a legitimate question because we import so many products from China.

But U.S. health officials said on Monday that there is no evidence to support the transmission of the new coronavirus through imported goods.

“In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures,” Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the Center for Disease Control’s Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a Monday morning press briefing.

Even in the worse case scenario — say, a sneezing person packaged your $700 used Apple iPhone 11, bought on Amazon and shipped to your home by air via United Parcel Service or FedEx — isn’t dangerous.''


''To be sure, there isn’t research about the specific resiliency of this virus, because it is so new. But studies show that its cousin viruses, SARS and MERS, only live for few hours on the surface of an object. They are spread most often by respiratory droplets from one person to another.


It typically takes at least three days for a package to get from China to California, according to UPS and FedEx. So the virus wouldn’t be able to survive long enough to get you sick.''

 

[Tadpole12]

Have not yet fully read this article but may have the information wrt flight patterns ect.
How AI is battling the coronavirus outbreak

How AI is battling the coronavirus outbreak
AI helped spot an early warning about the outbreak, and researchers have used flight traveler data to figure out where the novel coronavirus could pop up next.

By Rebecca Heilweil Jan 28, 2020
These new AI capabilities are on full display with the recent coronavirus outbreak, which was identified early by a Canadian firm called BlueDot, which is one of a number of companies that use data to evaluate public health risks. The company, which says it conducts “automated infectious disease surveillance,” notified its customers about the new form of coronavirus at the end of December, days before both the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) sent out official notices, as reported by Wired

How:
"Kamran Khan, an infectious disease physician and BlueDot’s founder and CEO, explained in an interview how the company’s early-warning system uses artificial intelligence, including natural-language processing and machine learning, to track over 100 infectious diseases by analyzing about 100,000 articles in 65 languages every day. That data helps the company know when to notify its clients about the potential presence and spread of an infectious disease.

Other data, like traveler itinerary information and flight paths, can help give the company additional hints about how a disease will likely spread. For instance, earlier this month, BlueDot researchers predicted other cities in Asia where the coronavirus would show up after it appeared in mainland China."

 

[Bravo]

Thanks Bravo.
It's good to know they are coming home soon!

Your welcome-the only thing that bugs the pee waddle and doo is that our PM has been saying this for days (regarding getting Canadians out of China)

 

[Bravo]

I was out and about. I didn't see anybody with a mask. Stores I went to were not very busy but for them it's that slow time of year. Now Hellmart was a totally different story. Crazy busy. Nobody masked. I didn't see or hear a soul cough/sneeze. Hubby went to the Market for me so i haven't had a chance to talk with him. A couple of things-ladies don't set your purses down on your table/counters. Think of all the places that purse has been set down. We have a friend who travels a lot for work requiring Hotel stays. He always put the television remote in a clear plastic zip lock. I thought that was a great idea as I doubt housekeeping cleans them often. Tips to use anytime and especially cold/flu season. And of course for this virus.

 

[Bravo]

This undercover journalist secretly filmed 8 bodies in 5 minutes in 1 hospital ward plus a van outside with body bags.

Darren of Plymouth on Twitter

OMG that was incredibly heartbreaking. Bodies just piled in..............A very sad reality.

 

[MJPeony]

I find the medical advice about wearing masks “off”. The advice is that the traditional surgical masks needn’t be worn, and that they are ineffective in preventing getting the virus. And that they should only be worn if you yourself are sick so that you prevent coughing and sneezing on others.

Doctor’s office waiting rooms (at least where I live) have always asked anyone who is coughing or sneezing to put on one of the disposable masks at the counter.

So here is the problem as I see it: this Coronavirus is confirmed to spread from people who are asymptomatic. So if doctors are asking coughers and sneezers to wear masks, why shouldn’t they be recommending EVERYONE wear a mask right now? To avoid respiratory transmissions because you may in fact have it and spread it? This, to me, is a huge part of how a country nips a massive outbreak in the bud.

So I’m quite annoyed by all of this mask medical advice. It is not logical IMO.


MOO

 

[KALI]

Yesterday on the Daily Mail, I accidentally saw a chinese live barbecuing a dog at their annual dog eating day. It upset me all day. Many Chinese have no respect for animals. It makes me sick.

GRAPHIC WARNING FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Coronavirus – Cats and dogs ‘thrown from tower blocks’ in China after fake news rumours animals are causing spread

In a bid to put and end to the false claims, China Global Television Network posted a quote from the World Health Organisation.

It read: “There is no evidence showing that pets such as cats and dogs can contract the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.”


Coronavirus - Cats and dogs ‘thrown from tower blocks’ in China after fake news rumours animals are causing spread

**Warning extremely distressing images at link**

 

[KALI]

GRAPHIC WARNING FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

To add, the poor dog was being barbecued alive and was screaming in pain.

 

[gregjrichards]

Passenger wearing a GAS MASK because 'of coronavirus fears' is removed from an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Houston when he refuses to take it off

American Airlines removes passenger wearing GAS MASK after he panicked the other fliers | Daily Mail Online



The video of the poor dog was absolutely horrendous and disgusting @KALI I only saw a few seconds of it. The Daily Mail website should not be showing that as a pop up everyone has no choice to see. They should write about it but with a warning.

 

[Bravo]

I had to quickly skip over the dog stuff. So considered your post liked. If like is even appropriate. I wish we had the old thanks. Hubby just got in. Market crazy busy. It is Sat. Super Bowl preppers and we do have a bit of slick weather for this eve. No masks.

 

[MJPeony]

8th U.S. case of coronavirus confirmed in Massachusetts