Coronavirus - Global Health Emergency, 2019-nCoV #3

[badgersmythe]

UK confirmed cases double.

Coronavirus: Four more people diagnosed in UK Four more people diagnosed with coronavirus in UK

 

[asyousay]

The BBC's political correspondent Iain Watson said the new measures were announced because a passenger on the first UK flight from Wuhan, who is currently being held in quarantine on the Wirral, "is threatening to abscond".

What a absolute twat this person is IMO

So we take the risk of bringing him back and he signs something and then he thinks he can threaten to just run.

Yet if he had left him out there he would been the one screaming about his so called “rights”.

MOO
IMO

 

[beatrixpotter]

Wow.
“60 new cases of coronavirus on cruise ship near Tokyo, raising ship's total to 130”

Twitter

@BNOdesk

Top comment under that tweet is awesome and sums up my feelings well.

 

[IceIce9]

Shocked to wake up to the news that 65 new cases have been reported on the cruise ship
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost...confirmed-on-cruise-ship-docked-in-japan/amp/



An additional 65 coronavirus cases have been confirmed aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Yokohama, Japan, bringing the total to 135 – nearly doubling the previous total

 

[IceIce9]

Crew of Diamond Princess appeals for help


Several members of the Diamond Princess crew have appealed for help from the Indian government, and alleged that they are at risk of infection by not being segregated.

So far at least 135 people (including five crew members) have tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus on board the vessel, amid signs of a full blown outbreak -- one of the largest outside of mainland China.
The cruise ship passengers have been under strict quarantine for over a week now, confined to their cabins as medical personnel conduct tests on the 3,700 people on board.
“We are extremely scared at this point in time,” Binay Kumar Sarkar said in a video obtained by CNN. “Our request is to segregate the crew members from the infected.”

He said neither he nor his colleagues had been checked for the novel coronavirus.

65 new Wuhan coronavirus cases on cruise ship: Live updates

 

[asyousay]

So surely with so many new cases that they will have to start from day zero with the quarantine again?

loads of them could he harbouring the illness as it can take up to 14 days to show.

 

[RobinCAL]

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced new regulations to keep individuals in isolation if health professionals believe "there is a reasonable risk" they may have the coronavirus in a bid to reduce the risk of "further human-to-human transmission"

 

[Trino]

It's just a matter of time.
Why would anyone consider going on a cruise right now no matter the destination. Flying doesn't seem too appealing either nor do sporting events, concerts, etc. Wonder of NYC residents are beginning to wear masks.

What's going to happen with the cruise ship off Japan? Every time a case is found it's another 14 days. This is a floating disease trap.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Wow.
“60 new cases of coronavirus on cruise ship near Tokyo, raising ship's total to 130”

Twitter

@BNOdesk

All from 1 person, an 80 year old man who left the ship before the first diagnosis.

 

[JerseyGirl]

It's just a matter of time.
Why would anyone consider going on a cruise right now no matter the destination. Flying doesn't seem too appealing either nor do sporting events, concerts, etc. Wonder of NYC residents are beginning to wear masks.

I'm flying Wednesday for my FIL's 90th birthday weekend. I have no choice, but I am considering buying a mask to wear on the plane, since whenever I fly I also feel flu-like or have the sniffles afterwards.

In fact, in the next week with the President's Day holiday, a lot of schools are on break and most travel during this time.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Holy Crap! 130 NOW!?!?!

Coronavirus infects 66 more passengers on Diamond Princess, bringing total to 130

I'm worried about the British couple, David and Sally Abel.

 

[Inthedetails]

Wonder of NYC residents are beginning to wear masks.

I live in Manhattan, and no.

I was in a predominately Asian neighborhood in Queens last week and didn't see an increase in masks. At one point I was on a very crowded bus and saw only one person with a paper mask, and she was wearing it hanging below her chin.

So no panic here - and really, I haven't noticed people talking about the virus either. (Just me talking with you guys!)

You do see masks on Asian people here - that happened even before the virus. Seems more common among tourists, imo. It's a polite thing to do in the culture when YOU have cold, to prevent from spreading it. But I haven't noticed an increase.

jmo

 

[Trino]

OMG. Twitter has a video of a diabetic on the stranded ship off Japan. He says passengers are not receiving food because there's a concern it could be the source of the virus. What is going to happen to these people on board?

 

[IceIce9]

I'm flying Wednesday for my FIL's 90th birthday weekend. I have no choice, but I am considering buying a mask to wear on the plane, since whenever I fly I also feel flu-like or have the sniffles afterwards.

In fact, in the next week with the President's Day holiday, a lot of schools are on break and most travel during this time.

Many people walking through airports are wearing masks

 

[Inthedetails]

I'm flying Wednesday for my FIL's 90th birthday weekend. I have no choice, but I am considering buying a mask to wear on the plane, since whenever I fly I also feel flu-like or have the sniffles afterwards.

In fact, in the next week with the President's Day holiday, a lot of schools are on break and most travel during this time.

OT: It helps to keep hydrated, but don't wait until you travel. Start drinking plenty of water now. And on the flight, drink bottled water. Keep drinking while traveling to keep hydrated for your flight home too.

Safe travels to you. And happy birthday to your father-in-law.

 

[JerseyGirl]

some video's coming in, clearing out college dorms to make way for coronavirus patients:

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WARNING: Entire family dragged into van for quarantine:

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first welding doors shut, now blocking doors with HUGE PILE of ROCKS.

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[JerseyGirl]

Cruise ship ready to depart N.J. port after 4 passengers cleared in coronavirus scare

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is set to leave New Jersey Monday after the cruise ship’s departure was delayed due to a coronavirus scare involving four passengers, who all tested negative for the virus.

 

[Henry2326]

Nice map....hope it's useful.....

Wuhan coronavirus death toll tops 900 as China cautiously returns to work - CNN

 

[HayLouise]

Brighton GP practice closes due to coronavirus Brighton GP practice closes due to coronavirus

 

[RobinCAL]

Brighton GP practice closes due to coronavirus