Corona Virus # 3

[txdon]

First reported case of Coronavirus in Texas 3/4/2020 - Fort Bend County. Now 13 states reported infected.

 

[5030]

I suspect that in the not so distant future, every state and territory will have confirmed cases. The key here is how they are dealt with and contained and how if the population actually practices proper hygiene.

 

[cqaigy2]

I suspect that in the not so distant future, every state and territory will have confirmed cases. The key here is how they are dealt with and contained and how if the population actually practices proper hygiene.

I can't remember where i saw this, but it indicated the current influenza infections are dramatically dropping. Probably because of the change in people's behavior. E.g. staying home, washing hands and not licking door knobs.

 

[TheMan419]

I can't remember where i saw this, but it indicated the current influenza infections are dramatically dropping. Probably because of the change in people's behavior. E.g. staying home, washing hands and not licking door knobs.

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report | CDC

Flu cases are down for the second week in a row. I would surmise it is because people are doing as you suggest.

 

[chas0218]

I'm a little skeptical on the numbers being reported in China. I have a feeling it is a lot worse than it they are leading it to be. On a plus side gas has gone down from China shutting down factories because of sick workers. Using logic this leads me to think there are a lot more cases/deaths than are getting reported by the Chinese gov't. I know in NYC alone they have 12 confirmed cases. I work in a school so if this starts to spread rapidly I wouldn't be surprised to see schools closing for deep cleans or at least having O.T. on weekends for the schools to be cleaned top to bottom.

A little scary thinking about it all but you can't live your life in fear of all this. Look at the H1N1 virus and how people reacted to that.

 

[/pine]

IT appears to be cycling down not unlike other similar (SAR etc.) outbreaks...

...China reported 120 new cases on Wednesday — the lowest number since nationwide daily updates began Jan. 21, World Health Organization figures show....

Obviously it will take time to see how wide the spread is here and in other countries until it cycles down...

Coronavirus cases growing faster outside of China than within

 

[Molalla1]

Italy to close all schools and universities

My daughter is at the University of Washington. She thinks they are getting ready to close. It will be interesting to see how much education can be done on the internet. My wifes company is trying to figure out if their infrastructure will work if everyone has to work from home.

Chris

They have closed schools in Oregon . . . (some private ones)

 

[California]

A protective measure I haven't seen mentioned: don't use the blower hand dryer in a restroom.

 

[Big Barn]

A protective measure I haven't seen mentioned: don't use the blower hand dryer in a restroom.

 

[Jstpssng]

A protective measure I haven't seen mentioned: don't use the blower hand dryer in a restroom.

I've never used them anyways. The way those really work is by getting people to wipe their hands on their pants.