fandandy 3,311 Posted February 3, 2020 5 hours ago, MTSkiBum said: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51358042 Just as likely the next major outbreak is in a city outside of China. Everyone in China is being careful, but do you think all these people in these other cities are. I really worry about a city in India getting it. They already have one confirmed case I think. Also, just saw this relating to what I've been saying about access (or lack thereof) to PPE: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/india-bans-export-of-all-kind-of-respiratory-masks-1642102-2020-01-31 Quote India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China. The central Chinese city of Wuhan is the epicentre of the outbreak, and the virus has since spread to more than 9,800 people globally and killed 213 people in China. Several Indian citizens living in Wuhan will arrive in India by plane on Saturday and be taken to a quarantine centre on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi. India has taken measures to ensure that all people arriving from China report to health authorities. If/when this settles down I highly recommend all of us to stock up on PPE, especially N95 masks. I can't overstate how focking incompetent and short-sighted our leaders are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,604 Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Cdub100 said: In the link I posted earlier. 15 day incubation so now is when those people will start showing symptoms not including the people they already infected https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/scientists-zero-in-on-the-novel-coronavirus-incubation-period--67045 It can be up to 15 days, but average is 5.2 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,080 Posted February 4, 2020 Over 10k dead in USA from our normal flu alone. Im not discounting Corona...just keeping some perspective. Hopefully it starts to subside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted February 5, 2020 So how long is school delayed in China? My kids want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 5, 2020 Coronavirus is set to be given a new name by the scientific and medical community. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51371770 How the new coronavirus will finally get a proper name By Jasmine Taylor-Coleman BBC News It has been referred to as the coronavirus. But that is the name of the group of viruses it belongs to. It has also been given the temporary title 2019-nCoV. But just saying that is a mouthful. A group of scientists has been grappling behind closed doors to find a proper term. Now they have told the BBC they are close to announcing it. So why has it taken so long? "The naming of a new virus is often quite delayed and the focus until now has been on the public health response, which is understandable," says Crystal Watson, senior scholar and assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. "But there are reasons the naming should be a priority." To try to distinguish this particular virus, scientists have been calling it the novel or new coronavirus. Coronaviruses are named for their crown-like spikes when viewed through a microscope. Official names can also prove problematic. The WHO criticised the name Mers (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) in 2015. "We've seen certain disease names provoke a backlash against members of particular religious or ethnic communities, create unjustified barriers to travel, commerce and trade, and trigger needless slaughtering of food animals," it said in a statement. As a result, it issued guidelines. According to these, the name for the new coronavirus should not include: Geographical locations People's names The name of an animal or a kind of food References to a particular culture or industry It says the name should be short and descriptive - such as Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). But for the name to stick it also needs a hook, says Benjamin Neuman, a professor of virology who, along with 10 other people, sits on the ICTV study group that has been deliberating the new name. "It has to roll off the tongue a little faster than the other names out there." The team began discussing a name about two weeks ago and took two days to settle on one, says Prof Neuman, who is chair of Biological Sciences at Texas A&M University-Texarkana in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted February 5, 2020 I thought they were going to call it Chinese Hyper Influenza Numerous Killings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,578 Posted February 5, 2020 9 hours ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said: So how long is school delayed in China? My kids want to know. It's supposed to restart normally on the 15th and hasn't been delayed yet. I'd be surprised if it isn't delayed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,578 Posted February 5, 2020 Panzhihua is now up to 11 cases. Seven from the same family, three friends of that family, and one other that came individually from Wuhan. The dingb*tch that came here on the 21st has been in the hospital since the 28th, so anybody else she contaminated should start showing signs soon. My wife told me some pretty scary news, one family in our apartment complex is under mandatory home quarantine and being monitored. I've only left the house three times since January 21st.... always to the store to get something. I'm bored as heck but I do have this computer. The kids are addicted to screens, they've spend the whole holiday playing on the phones. I also have the PS4, but we've not played it. My brother-in-law came to visit during the holiday and he's been sleeping on a sofa in the spare room where we keep it, I've not bothered to say anything, content with the computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,437 Posted February 5, 2020 Another cruise ship is under quarantine https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/05/coronavirus-cruise-ship-carrying-3700-quarantined-in-japan-after-10-test-positive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 691 Posted February 5, 2020 Soooo....last week, the stocks were down because coronavirus. Oil is down this week because coronavirus. Stock are up this week DESPITE coronavirus. Bullsh!t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,604 Posted February 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, tubby_mcgee said: Soooo....last week, the stocks were down because coronavirus. Oil is down this week because coronavirus. Stock are up this week DESPITE coronavirus. It may be because the quarantines are working. We need to wait a few weeks to see what happens but even other Chinese cities look like they might get this under control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,578 Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, MTSkiBum said: It may be because the quarantines are working. We need to wait a few weeks to see what happens but even other Chinese cities look like they might get this under control. They're sure going all out to prevent any further spread. It wouldn't be for lack of effort. (after Jan 21, full effort .... before Jan 21 is another story) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 5, 2020 13 hours ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said: I thought they were going to call it Chinese Hyper Influenza Numerous Killings. Kung Flu seems like the prefect fit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 5, 2020 38 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: Kung Flu seems like the prefect fit. That and Winnie the flu (to mock emperor Xi) are the favorites. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,437 Posted February 5, 2020 Another cruise ship quarantined https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/02/05/coronavirus-1800-dream-cruises-passengers-quarantined-tested-after-three-cases/4665323002/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,323 Posted February 5, 2020 Some drugs showing promise https://theprepared.com/blog/good-news-three-drugs-seem-to-improve-2019-ncov-symptoms-within-24-48-hours/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted February 6, 2020 Thanks to peenie I got a 10 pack of masks today. Thanks for the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,578 Posted February 6, 2020 17 hours ago, supermike80 said: Some drugs showing promise https://theprepared.com/blog/good-news-three-drugs-seem-to-improve-2019-ncov-symptoms-within-24-48-hours/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, bandrus1 said: Thanks to peenie I got a 10 pack of masks today. Thanks for the link You should post this in the Enlighten yourself here thread. See, black people can be useful sometimes too. Let that be a lesson to ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,604 Posted February 6, 2020 Tokyo, the largest metropolitan area in the world just doubled its cases overnight to 45. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 6, 2020 49 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: Tokyo, the largest metropolitan area in the world just doubled its cases overnight to 45. Yellow fever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted February 6, 2020 Let's see if Himari wants to date me now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,085 Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, MTSkiBum said: Tokyo, the largest metropolitan area in the world just doubled its cases overnight to 45. Oh sh1t. A coworker just got back from a trip to Japan, and he spent a few days in Tokyo. Nice knowing you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted February 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, DonS said: Oh sh1t. A coworker just got back from a trip to Japan, and he spent a few days in Tokyo. Nice knowing you guys. Were I you I'd go soak in a tub full of hand sanitizer. The sooner the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,911 Posted February 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, DonS said: Oh sh1t. A coworker just got back from a trip to Japan, and he spent a few days in Tokyo. Nice knowing you guys. Stay away from the but secks for a month and you should be ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,085 Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Gladiators said: Stay away from the but secks for a month and you should be ok. Good plan. I'll just blow a load on his face from a safe distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,911 Posted February 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, DonS said: Good plan. I'll just blow a load on his face from a safe distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,643 Posted February 6, 2020 you guys think Hillary is bad, in Chiner they kill doctors who try to alert people about a potential superflu https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whistleblower-chinese-doctor-dies-coronavirus-155553261.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,604 Posted February 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: you guys think Hillary is bad, in Chiner they kill doctors who try to alert people about a potential superflu https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whistleblower-chinese-doctor-dies-coronavirus-155553261.html 25 days after first being diagnosed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: you guys think Hillary is bad, in Chiner they kill doctors who try to alert people about a potential superflu https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whistleblower-chinese-doctor-dies-coronavirus-155553261.html From your link. Quote The fate of a whistleblowing Chinese doctor who tried to raise the alarm about the coronavirus outbreak is unclear after state media stepped back from earlier reports that he had died. [montypython] I'm not dead yet [/montypython] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,080 Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, MTSkiBum said: 25 days after first being diagnosed. I heard this was false...but they all look the same...and wearing a mask...hell...it could be a shaved siamese cat and I wouldnt know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 347 Posted February 7, 2020 Saw something about Shenzhen now being in lockdown. I understand Titans is OOC right now (thankfully) but I'm thinking Shenzhen sounds really familiar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, naomi said: Saw something about Shenzhen now being in lockdown. I understand Titans is OOC right now (thankfully) but I'm thinking Shenzhen sounds really familiar. Yeah, I live in Shenzhen. I haven't heard anything about it being locked down, and many of my friends are there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,578 Posted February 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, titans&bucs&bearsohmy! said: Yeah, I live in Shenzhen. I haven't heard anything about it being locked down, and many of my friends are there. With Panzhihua on deep lockdown, it's safe to assume the whole country is the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, Voltaire said: With Panzhihua on deep lockdown, it's safe to assume the whole country is the same way. Oh it's locked down that way, with nobody going out much. I thought she meant complete lockdown travel wise like Wuhan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 360 Posted February 7, 2020 My buddy is in Qingdao- roughly 500 miles from Wuhan. The factory has been closed since January 22- won’t reopen until February 10 at the earliest- and that’s subject to change. Doing the same as Voltz- basically locked in the apartment- out once a week for food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, naomi said: Guangdong province (the one Shenzhen and Guangzhou are in) just finally announced that school is canceled through march 1 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,085 Posted February 7, 2020 Do kids still need to show up for work at the factories? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites