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[Taz2]

The masks are not effective against the virus apparently.

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[CLKD]

Because it's spread by hand shaking ?

Masks have to be fitted correctly and are themselves, potentially a spreader.  Where do masks go after use 

[Sparrow]

The main problem is believed to be the ships air conditioning system.

[Sparrow]

Exactly, good point.  Nearly every time I fly I get a cold.

[yellowflower]

This is reasonably up to date information:

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

[CLKD]

Also Listeria is the other Big Bug to watch for, caused by un-treated spray shower heads 

[CLKD]

Pandemic might mean that there are different Laws that can be instigated.  However, it's a bit of a strong word!

Those from Milton Keynes have been allowed home as non tested positive.   It is said that people who are already comprised health wise are most at risk.  Healthy people will be affected to varying degrees.  Don't shake hands with anyone and avoid those that are coughing.  Not easy on the underground etc.. 

Legionaires is the one,    -  the 'L' was correct  but nowt else 

[CLKD]

The Health Correspondent on the BBC has said that Seasonal 'Flu is more dangerous than the coronavirus.  Reiterating that it's very young, very old and those with a compromised immune system that are most at risk.  This is probably being spread by travellers who have no symptoms but will be carrying the virus.  They may never have symptoms.  Others will have raised temperatures, possible breathing problems or feel like they have a bad cold. 

[CLKD]

 

It's going to decimate the tourist industry and many sporting fixtures  instead of putting everyone together and letting it go through under supervision: like we did measles, mumps, chicken pox

[Sparrow]

WHO are saying that it is not a pandemic as it is not spreading in an uncontrolled way. There are instead certain epidemic hot spots, or words to that effect.

[CLKD]

Re-read that - not 'old cynic' at all stellajane! 

It's the hot spots that are apparently worrying the Press.  They need something to sell papers.  Until i.e. in Italy people are asked where they have been in the last 4 weeks ......... there are probably carriers unaware that they are carrying a Bug, they arrive home and party as usual.

[ElkWarning]

It's to be expected, the world is a small place these days.

Can't say I'm over worried.  Apparently it's nowhere near as deadly as Sars, and that only killed about 800 people worldwide.

Higher chance of being struck by lightning but it will keep the gutter press busy for a while.  Every cloud etc.

Hasn't it now killed three times as many people as SARS and is really quite infectious?

As the WHO are saying, we're approaching a critical point, one that could have been avoided if governments had put people before profit.

[CLKD]

According to the BBC News at 1 it is less dangerous than what people suffer during the 'Flu Season: which is now.

My problem is that no one seems certain of the incubation period: from 2 weeks to 29 days to ?  Whether I would be more worried if we lived in a busier area  I don't know.  We don't mix with many people ........

[Sparrow]

Exactly.  Bog standard flu has caused 15 deaths in a 9 week period in the UK this season.  So far no Coronavirus deaths here.

[CLKD]

Now travellers from Italy are being advised to self isolate if they get symptoms  - so any carriers will be passing it on then without being aware