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new coronavirus outbreak China, Korea, USA - mod warnings in OP (updated 24/02/20)

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  • #7622
    one armed dwarf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 929 ✭✭✭one armed dwarf


    SeaBreezes wrote: »
    Tara where are you?

    Amid the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus,... there's rising speculation the virus could have originated from a government laboratory in Wuhan rather than the widely-held belief that it emerged from the city's Huanan seafood markets.
    Citing a report published by Chinese scientists,... a Chinese-language newspaper published in Hong Kong, Ming Pao, and the British daily, The Mirror explained Sunday that the Wuhan Center for Disease Control, or WHCDC, could have spawned the contagion in Hubei Province.
    According to the report penned by Botao Xiao and Lei Xiao of the South China University of Technology,... the research lab, which is only 280 meters away from the Huanan seafood market,... kept disease-ridden animals including more than 600 bats.
    It stated that while it's plausible the virus was leaked from the lab and contaminated initial patients in this epidemic,... more solid evidence is required through future study


    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC0gww2yznI
    Well this is seeming more and more like a certain movie.

    While not important in the grand scheme of things on the gaming side there's been lots of pullouts from big tech conventions. Seems like supply lines are getting hit also for things like VR headsets and next gen consoles.


  • #7623
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Another week off for me. Almost certainly not getting paid for all this so if it goes another month or two, it's gonna start to bite.

    That’s really tough ABG, are you able to get out and about or are you quarantined?


  • #7624
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    pc7 wrote: »
    That’s really tough ABG, are you able to get out and about or are you quarantined?

    Everything is completely normal here.


  • #7625
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,577 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Everything is completely normal here.

    Can I ask where you are ABG?


  • #7626
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,577 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    bodhrandude wrote: »
    Scary stuff happening in the Ukraine, protesters attacking buses carrying Chinese Evacuees. (BBC).

    What horrible people.


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  • #7627
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Can I ask where you are ABG?

    Hanoi.


  • #7628
    Nijmegen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭Nijmegen


    bodhrandude wrote: »
    Scary stuff happening in the Ukraine, protesters attacking buses carrying Chinese Evacuees. (BBC).

    Another sorbet to cleanse the palates of those who say "Ahh sure this is all no big deal." The virus is only the first order effect. Look at how quickly humans turn on other humans when things start getting even a little bit ropey.


  • #7629
    laurah591
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭laurah591


    https://mobile.twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1230800894419140610
    Iran - 4 deaths rally screws with mortality stats


  • #7630
    wakka12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,786 ✭✭✭wakka12


    laurah591 wrote: »
    https://mobile.twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1230800894419140610
    Iran

    wow 4 deaths, Iran must have at least 1000 cases already

    Also 2 new cases in Italy this morning, wonder if it is related to the man in a critical condition in Milan


  • #7631
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Everything is completely normal here.

    At least that’s something, you’d go off your nut stuck in.


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  • #7632
    laurah591
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭laurah591


    wakka12 wrote: »
    wow 4 deaths, Iran must have at least 1000 cases already

    Also 2 new cases in Italy this morning, wonder if it is related to the man in a critical condition in Milan

    Yes it's the wife and friend of the 38 year old in critical in Milan

    Any word on the original 2 critical cases in Italy? They must be into week 3 now


  • #7633
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    We're sleep walking into this if it's in Italy over a month, https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&nv=1&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=it&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=https://milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2020/02/21/news/coronavirus_a_milano_contaggiato_38enne_e_un_italiano_ricoverato_a_codogno-249121707/&usg=ALkJrhiRh-Mg7OuLT3gLYOtlZ0EerH0M6w&refresh_ce

    It's okay. RTE did a piece on it last night on prime time. Nothing to see here keep consuming ah sure we'll be grand etc...


  • #7634
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    pc7 wrote: »
    At least that’s something, you’d go off your nut stuck in.

    I'm enjoying it. No point in looking forward to retiring if I can't enjoy six weeks now.


  • #7635
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Nijmegen wrote: »
    Another sorbet to cleanse the palates of those who say "Ahh sure this is all no big deal." The virus is only the first order effect. Look at how quickly humans turn on other humans when things start getting even a little bit ropey.

    Look what happened here when it snows. People tearing down whole buildings with JCB's.

    Like i said weeks ago it's the ones that aren't prepared and will panic that will be a massive problem.


  • #7636
    Hector Savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    BanditLuke wrote: »
    Look what happened here when it snows. People tearing down whole buildings with JCB's.

    Like i said weeks ago it's the ones that aren't prepared and will panic that will be a massive problem.

    Prepared for what ?
    You think supply lines will completely collapse ?
    80% of the cases are mild ffs....


  • #7637
    Mic 1972
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,213 ✭✭✭Mic 1972


    it's striking how a young man is in such critical conditions


  • #7638
    laurah591
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭laurah591


    Mic 1972 wrote: »
    it's striking how a young man is in such critical conditions

    Perhaps he has an underlying condition etc... does seem young


  • #7639
    givyjoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,286 ✭✭✭givyjoe


    Hector Savage wrote: »
    Prepared for what ?
    You think supply lines will completely collapse ?
    80% of the cases are mild ffs....

    So why is half of China locked down?


  • #7640
    Hector Savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    givyjoe wrote: »
    So why is half of China locked down?

    Epicentre, poor hygiene, thousands had it before it was acknowledged.
    Can't see that many cases in Europe/West ...


  • #7641
    Hector Savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    Interesting Q+A with Dr. John ...



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  • #7642
    givyjoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,286 ✭✭✭givyjoe


    Hector Savage wrote: »
    Epicentre, poor hygiene, thousands had it before it was acknowledged.
    Can't see that many cases in Europe/West ...

    That doesn't answer the question of why it's locked down. There weren't thousands of cases before it was acknowledged or even locked down. (Well tens anyway)

    Why can't you see it? What basis do you have for your prediction? There is absolutey no reason why it won't happen here. It's highly contagious and as we know has a long incubation period and doctors still aren't sure of all of the transmission methods. A perfect recipe for outbreaks to be repeated worldwide. The only difference so far is that it hasn't spread quite as rapidly. haven't the CDC in the USA already pretty much admitted they're just trying to slow it down? It's inevitable unfortunately.


  • #7643
    Candamir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭Candamir


    fritzelly wrote: »
    So people not trained to read x rays are giving us the all clear
    skimpydoo wrote: »
    Yep.

    Nope.

    People not trained to take x rays are taking x rays.
    Doctors are trained to read them, radiographers take them.
    Seems like a case of the hospital taking advantage of the NCHDs.
    No surprise there really.


  • #7644
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Hector Savage wrote: »
    Prepared for what ?
    You think supply lines will completely collapse ?
    80% of the cases are mild ffs....

    Pandemic
    Yes
    Yes and 20% are not.


  • #7645
    laurah591
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭laurah591


    Candamir wrote: »
    Nope.

    People not trained to take x rays are taking x rays.
    Doctors are trained to read them, radiographers take them.
    Seems like a case of the hospital taking advantage of the NCHDs.
    No surprise they’re really.

    NCHDs?


  • #7646
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,577 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1230812077586993159?s=19


  • #7647
    laurah591
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭laurah591


    https://twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1230810772126785537

    And Israels first case.... imported from Princess ship


  • #7648
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,577 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    laurah591 wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/BNODesk/status/1230810772126785537

    And Israels first case.... imported from Princess ship

    And worldometers updated already.
    Great site.


  • #7649
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    laurah591 wrote: »

    And Israels first case.... imported from Princess ship

    That ship is the stuff of nightmares, Jesus they are riddled!


  • #7650
    Candamir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭Candamir


    laurah591 wrote: »
    NCHDs?

    Non Consultant Hospital Doctors.


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  • #7651
    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    Hector Savage wrote: »
    Prepared for what ?
    You think supply lines will completely collapse ?
    80% of the cases are mild ffs....

    I can see both sides of this. If you get it without complications you'll be grand. If you get complications you'll could end up in a health system that could be overwhelmed.


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