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

fr336 · 22-02-2020 04:56PM

I keep having a false hope I'll come to this thread and things will be calming down. Thanks for everyone posting info, far better news here thn mainstream media and not scaremongering like Twitter and co.

fr336 · 22-02-2020 05:21PM

Still amazed by the "only effects elderly or those with medical complications". Do we suddenly not care for our relatives over 60? Age is always a risk for your health, but most people will usually live to a fine enough age. Something like this, easily infectious and killing with ease without a remedy, could potentially get a lot of people well before their time. But I guess you don't really need them anymore eh?

Mic 1972 · 22-02-2020 05:32PM

fr336 wrote: »

Still amazed by the "only effects elderly or those with medical complications". Do we suddenly not care for our relatives over 60? Age is always a risk for your health, but most people will usually live to a fine enough age. Something like this, easily infectious and killing with ease without a remedy, could potentially get a lot of people well before their time. But I guess you don't really need them anymore eh?

The virus does affect younger and healthy people

silverharp · 22-02-2020 05:34PM

that Campbell guy seems very gloomy about Iran

Sean 18 · 22-02-2020 05:35PM

Yes and what about people with underlying illnesses I mean people with cystic fibrosis haven't got a hope if this spreads here their lungs are damaged enough besides getting this

Drumpot · 22-02-2020 05:36PM

Dr John is doing a Q&A later , think at 7pm on YouTube

Incidentally he’s not very positive today, thinks it’s basically a pandemic now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VasccCzr2TY

CinemaGuy45 · 22-02-2020 05:45PM

Drumpot wrote: »

Dr John is doing a Q&A later , think at 7pm on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching/featured

BanditLuke · 22-02-2020 05:50PM

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0222/1116881-coronavirus/

Situation is not good in Italy.

22-02-2020 06:00PM

saabsaab wrote: »

The ones that survive.

That made me laugh so much!!

Call Me Jimmy · 22-02-2020 06:03PM

BanditLuke wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0222/1116881-coronavirus/

Situation is not good in Italy.

I read today an official in South Korea saying it was a 'grave situation' and an Italian official saying they were considering 'extroardinary measures'. Mad how quickly it goes from zero to something

fr336 · 22-02-2020 06:04PM

"The contagiousness of this virus is very strong and pretty virulent," Lombardy's health chief Giulio Gallera told a press conference today.

But he cautioned: "Today it's not a pandemic."

Something for both sides in that analysis! By the way, anyone notice how they say masks won't protect you yet we see all medical workers wearing one even in a chemist?

CinemaGuy45 · 22-02-2020 06:08PM

fr336 wrote: »

"The contagiousness of this virus is very strong and pretty virulent," Lombardy's health chief Giulio Gallera told a press conference today.

But he cautioned: "Today it's not a pandemic."

Something for both sides in that analysis! By the way, anyone notice how they say masks won't protect you yet we see all medical workers wearing one even in a chemist?

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fritzelly · 22-02-2020 06:14PM

Another 7 for Italy including one in Milan
Looks like Italy and S Korea could be having major problems very shortly

WHO taking the weekend off

CinemaGuy45 · 22-02-2020 06:20PM

fritzelly wrote: »

Another 7 for Italy including one in Milan
Looks like Italy and S Korea could be having major problems very shortly

WHO taking the weekend off

I hate to be on the side who called this right I would be happy if the it will be grand brigade had of been right.

I would say we are days away from confirmed cases here.

fr336 · 22-02-2020 06:21PM

fritzelly wrote: »

WHO taking the weekend off

Ah things must be fine now then ðŸ˜‰

tillyfilly · 22-02-2020 06:21PM

This outbreak is edging closer to a pandemic

CinemaGuy45 · 22-02-2020 06:25PM

tillyfilly wrote: »

This outbreak is edging closer to a pandemic

Still no need for panic deal with reality or reality will deal with you.

No need to panic buy Pasta Rice and Noodles to last a couple of weeks if you need to sit this one out.:)

goat2 · 22-02-2020 06:25PM

Two Chinese tourists from Wuhan are still being treated in isolation in Rome. Since these are tourists, they had to eat in restaurants, use rest areas, did some shopping, and touring. How many could these have infected, staying in hotels or hostels, how much of Italy had they already travelled, what flights and transport did they use, It is not a good time to be going on holiday at the moment

fr336 · 22-02-2020 06:25PM

tillyfilly wrote: »

This outbreak is edging closer to a pandemic

It's understandable they don't want to say it though - although it would be a serious development, people would overreact.

Speaking of overreacting, I've just booked two weeks leave at work I had left over from last year and just didn't end up taking. Hopefully it'll just be a nice holiday and not necessary.

fritzelly · 22-02-2020 06:26PM

tillyfilly wrote: »

This outbreak is edging closer to a pandemic

By all accounts this is a pandemic now - just the WHO don't want to call it that.

s7ryf3925pivug · 22-02-2020 06:28PM

For the unconcerned people, you might get some good deals on holidays to Italy.

CinemaGuy45 · 22-02-2020 06:30PM

Kaya Prehistoric Landlord wrote: »

For the unconcerned people, you might get some good deals on holidays to Italy.

:D:D:D

BanditLuke · 22-02-2020 06:30PM

goat2 wrote: »

Two Chinese tourists from Wuhan are still being treated in isolation in Rome. Since these are tourists, they had to eat in restaurants, use rest areas, did some shopping, and touring. How many could these have infected, staying in hotels or hostels, how much of Italy had they already travelled, what flights and transport did they use, It is not a good time to be going on holiday at the moment

Cruise liners already seeing booking way down and cancellation numbers off the charts. Airlines are going to see similar very shortly.

WHO under massive pressure now to get real.

tara73 · 22-02-2020 06:32PM

fr336 wrote: »

Speaking of overreacting, I've just booked two weeks leave at work I had left over from last year and just didn't end up taking. Hopefully it'll just be a nice holiday and not necessary.

why?? you think you need to self-quarantine...:D is there something you need to tell us, or better the HSE??:D

BanditLuke · 22-02-2020 06:34PM

fritzelly wrote: »

By all accounts this is a pandemic now - just the WHO don't want to call it that.

Their credibility is in question now I think its fair to say.

tara73 · 22-02-2020 06:36PM

BanditLuke wrote: »

Their credibility is in question now I think its fair to say.

I think they never had any..

Duke of Url · 22-02-2020 06:38PM

Kaya Prehistoric Landlord wrote: »

For the unconcerned people, you might get some good deals on holidays to Italy.

Define unconcerned?

Graces7 · 22-02-2020 06:40PM

Sean 18 wrote: »

Yes and what about people with underlying illnesses I mean people with cystic fibrosis haven't got a hope if this spreads here their lungs are damaged enough besides getting this

They and we old folk stand every chance of living if the rest of the people take care of them/us. Shopping, making it possible for them/us to stay away from people. ie a form of kindly quarantine whether or not that is officially imposed.

I am sure the Meals on Wheels providers will have this well in hand, And all of us need to take great care and keep an eye out for others. .

Please do not despair like this! I am in 2 vulnerable groups and have every intention of living a long time yet even if corona arrives.

And we are getting plenty of warning and time to get ourselves organised and ready.

fr336 · 22-02-2020 06:42PM

tara73 wrote: »

why?? you think you need to self-quarantine...:D

I'm trying to avoid getting it! But to be honest and I hate writing it anyone think the horse has bolted? Taking precautions now is probably too late. It will definitely land in uk, Ireland and everywhere else the question is how big does it get. The worry isn't the numbers on their own right now (though obviously China numbers are terrifying) it's how quickly the cases can go from nothing to loads.

22-02-2020 06:42PM

fr336 wrote: »

Speaking of overreacting, I've just booked two weeks leave at work I had left over from last year and just didn't end up taking. Hopefully it'll just be a nice holiday and not necessary.

You've picked the dates?

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

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