This event has gone viral from across the pond. . .
Feb 21, 2020 13:48:00 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
. . .suits those curious minds. Should you worry? At the moment, not. In the foreseeable future? Don't know. A short FYI in Q&A slide format. Time: 6:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l4kAJ7vbz0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l4kAJ7vbz0
Feb 21, 2020 15:01:06 #
Feb 21, 2020 17:21:22 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Longshadow wrote:
Interesting and spooky ...
Indeed!
To All:
Not trying to spread fear here, but the CDC just released to the press today a more aggressive action they will be taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here in the US. I suggest everyone take it seriously and take care of yourselves.
The following is the announcement verbatim:
Coronavirus COVID-19 represents "a tremendous public health threat" says CDC.
"We believe our aggressive travel precautions are working. The fact that we have been able to keep this number low [13 net cases, counting separately the 2 cases of people repatriated from Wuhan and the 18 cases of people returning from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan] is good news, especially given what we're seeing amongst some countries in Asia that are beginning to experience community spread: this is when cases are detected in a community but it's not known what the source of the infection was. This is being reported in Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, as well as Hong Kong and Japan."
"We are not seeing community spread here in the United States, yet. But it is very possible, even likely, that it may eventually happen."
"This new virus represents a tremendous public health threat. We don't yet have a vaccine for this novel virus nor do we have a medicine to treat it specifically."
"We are now taking, and will continue to take, unprecedented aggressive actions to reduce the impact of this virus."
"We are working with state local and territorial health departments to ready our public health workforce to respond to cases and the possibility that this outbreak could become pandemic." [1]
Sources
1. CDC Feb. 21 briefing on COVID-19 [full audio] - United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), February 21, 2020.
I went to the CDC website but they haven't posted it, yet. But here's the link to CNBC:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/21/us-health-officials-prepare-for-coronavirus-outbreak-to-become-pandemic.html
Feb 22, 2020 02:12:16 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Not to discount the concern... that's certainly legitimate and I'm glad everyone is exercising an abundance of caution.
But, to put it in perspective...
To date worldwide there have been approx. 78,000 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed and 2249 confirmed deaths.
For comparison, during the 2018-19 season, in the U.S. alone the CDC estimates there were more than 35,500,000 cases of flu with upwards of 34,000 deaths. And that was one of the more moderate flu seasons over the last ten years. In 2017-18 flu was reported to have caused 61,000 deaths... and in the 2014-15 season it was credited for 51,000 deaths.
Again, these flu figures are only for the U.S., while the numbers for COVID-19 are worldwide.
But, to put it in perspective...
To date worldwide there have been approx. 78,000 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed and 2249 confirmed deaths.
For comparison, during the 2018-19 season, in the U.S. alone the CDC estimates there were more than 35,500,000 cases of flu with upwards of 34,000 deaths. And that was one of the more moderate flu seasons over the last ten years. In 2017-18 flu was reported to have caused 61,000 deaths... and in the 2014-15 season it was credited for 51,000 deaths.
Again, these flu figures are only for the U.S., while the numbers for COVID-19 are worldwide.
Feb 22, 2020 10:14:13 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
amfoto1 wrote:
Not to discount the concern... that's certainly le... (show quote)
Agree with all of the above.
However, I believe main reason for the big concern with COVID-19 is, experts still don't know a lot about it. Other reasons, no vaccine available as of yet and may take 18 months (2-5 years in normal process) to make it available to the public and no specific anti-viral treatment for this disease. Additional concern is, although WHO follows the incubation period as up to 14 days (reason for the 14 day-quarantine), one recent study although not peer-reviewed, states it could be up to 24 days. If this is true, a lot of people are being released from quarantine prematurely.
Another reason is, from legitimate reports indicate that some people infected with the virus may be spreading it before the symptoms occur i.e., before seeking medical attention and getting tested. Another reason is, from legitimate reports, some people are considered "super spreaders" that is, they are transmitting the virus to other people more than the average number. Comparing common flu and COVID-19, the flu is the rate of transmission to other people (called Ro or R-nought) is 1.3 whereas COVID-19 is between 1.5 to 3.5. To explain, with flu, 1 infected person will spread it to 1.3 people while COVID-19, 1 infected person will spread it to between 1.5 to 3.5more people. If you do the math, you will see the big difference. To make matters worse, how many "super spreaders" are out there? For them, the suggested Ro for COVID-19 does not apply and it could be "the sky is the limit." In the video I posted, check out slide # 13 for the diagram as to the Ro of COVID-19.
Here's one more thing about COVID-19 (and applies with flu, as well) - the older you are the higher risk of dying from it. Also, the more pre-existing conditions especially heart disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory, the higher the risk of dying from it. See slide # 19 for details.
For Flu and COVID-19 - CDC suggests same recommendations to avoid catching them or spreading. For example, washing hands with soap water for at least 20 seconds, cover mouth when coughing and sneezing, etc. See slides # 16 and 17.
Update: Looks like Italy is getting hit hard by COVID-19 - 55 cases with 2 deaths. Highest in Europe. They have now declared it an emergency. South Korea is becoming the next hotbed for COVID after China - 433 cases and counting. They believe the sudden rise in cases was due to some one who is considered as a "super spreader," who attended a religious assembly along with 1000 others. In past 4 days has more than five-fold increase. Iran is also beginning to feel it. 28 cases with 5 deaths. The mysterious part is, none of the cases had any contact with China or from someone recently been to China. Egypt, Israel, and Lebanon reported their first cases.
The worst part is, nobody believes the numbers coming out of China. They keep changing the criteria for for how to count the cases. Common belief is, it is grossly underestimate. The following may be the real count: In a study published in Lancet in January based on modelling study, as Jan. 25, 2020, their study suggests that there were already 75,000 infected cases in China and that the number doubles every 6.4 days. If this modelling is to be believed and if the virus couldn't be contained, by now there should be 1.2 million infected cases.
Secrecy and suppression on part of China contributed to the worldwide outbreak of the virus. A couple days before China locked down Wuhan, 3rd week of January, 5 million people left Wuhan. A week earlier, when the infection was already known to be spreading, 40,000 families shared food and other delicacies in a festival held in Wuhan, the epicenter. The first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan was on December 7 or 8, about 6 weeks before Wuhan was locked down. Wuhan is a city with 11 million people in a country with 1.2 billion people. It is estimated that 200,000 people travel in and out of China everyday before the travel advisories posted. Chinese people are the number 1 tourists out of country estimated about 140 million a year (2018). They travel mostly to neighboring countries - Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, US, Canada, Europe, etc.
Here's the sad part: the doctor who reported the first cases of coronavirus with unusual symptoms in Wuhan was arrested for spreading rumors and making false statements and forced to sign a statement that the virus can only be transmitted from animals and not human-to-human. Seven other doctors were arrested for same reason. Eventually, the doctor himself contracted the virus and died from it. His name, Dr. Li Wenliang, now a hero in China.
Take care.
Feb 22, 2020 21:26:42 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Update on COVID-19 as of Feb. 22, 2020, 8:00 pm ET:
COVID-19 showing no sign of slowing down. Italy and So. Korea are getting rocked hard and so is Iran. Iraq reported its first case.
Regarding Incubation Period: One study indicates that COVID-19 incubation period may be as long as 27 days. Another one says, can be as long as 24 days. Another study says incubation period may be as long as 19 days. WHO and CDC have been following the 14-day incubation period. I hope they are right or else, some quarantined individuals may be being released prematurely. BTW, the word "quarantine" comes from the Italian word, "quarantina," which means "forty days."
The following are the findings on different studies regarding incubation period of COVID-19.
2-14 days represents the current official estimated range for the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
However, a case with an incubation period of 27 days has been reported by Hubei Province local government on Feb. 22 [12]
In addition, a case with an incubation period of 19 days was observed in a JAMA study of 5 cases published on Feb. 21. [13]
An outlier of a 24 days incubation period had been for the first time observed in a Feb. 9 study.[11] WHO said at the time that this could actually reflect a second exposure rather than a long incubation period, and that it wasn't going to change its recommendations.
Period can vary greatly among patients.
Mean incubation period observed:
3.0 days (0 - 24 days range, study based on 1,324 cases)
5.2 days (4.1 - 7.0 days range, based on 425 cases).
Mean incubation period observed in travelers from Wuhan:
6.4 days (range from 2.1 to 11.1 days).
Here are the numbers Infected Cases and Deaths from China (take it with a grain of salt):
No. of Infected cases: 76,935 (+647 past 24 hours)
No. of Deaths: 2,442 (+97 past 24 hours)
Serious/critical: 11,477
From South Korea:
No. of Infected cases: 556 (+123 past 24 hours); Deaths: 4 (+2 past 24 hours)
From Japan:
No. of Infected cases: 134 (+25 past 24 hours); Deaths: 1
From Iran:
No. of Infected cases: 29 (+11 past 24 hours); Deaths: 6 (+2 past 24 hours)
From USA:
No. of Infected cases: 35 (7 new cases in the United States from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, in addition to the 11 previously confirmed, for a total of 18 from the ship. 1 new case from Humboldt County in Northern CA. 1 new case in Sacramento, CA. 15 cases from earlier cases from different states) But, wait a minute. Did you say 35 cases? Check this out. The number doesn't seem to add up: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/02/22/costa-mesa-coronavirus/
From Italy:
No. of Infected cases: 79 (+58 past 24 hours; 18 in critical conditions in ICU); Deaths: 2 (+1 past 24 hours)
Italy now has - by far - the highest number of cases and deaths in Europe, accounting for over 60% of all European cases, and becoming the country with most cases among all western (non Asian) nations.
ITALY EMERGENCY MEASURES: 11 towns and areas affected by the outbreak have been placed in lockdown: "In areas considered hotspots, neither entry or exit will be authorised without special permission," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said, adding that businesses and schools in the areas would be closed.
For more details, you click on the following link: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Take care.
COVID-19 showing no sign of slowing down. Italy and So. Korea are getting rocked hard and so is Iran. Iraq reported its first case.
Regarding Incubation Period: One study indicates that COVID-19 incubation period may be as long as 27 days. Another one says, can be as long as 24 days. Another study says incubation period may be as long as 19 days. WHO and CDC have been following the 14-day incubation period. I hope they are right or else, some quarantined individuals may be being released prematurely. BTW, the word "quarantine" comes from the Italian word, "quarantina," which means "forty days."
The following are the findings on different studies regarding incubation period of COVID-19.
2-14 days represents the current official estimated range for the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
However, a case with an incubation period of 27 days has been reported by Hubei Province local government on Feb. 22 [12]
In addition, a case with an incubation period of 19 days was observed in a JAMA study of 5 cases published on Feb. 21. [13]
An outlier of a 24 days incubation period had been for the first time observed in a Feb. 9 study.[11] WHO said at the time that this could actually reflect a second exposure rather than a long incubation period, and that it wasn't going to change its recommendations.
Period can vary greatly among patients.
Mean incubation period observed:
3.0 days (0 - 24 days range, study based on 1,324 cases)
5.2 days (4.1 - 7.0 days range, based on 425 cases).
Mean incubation period observed in travelers from Wuhan:
6.4 days (range from 2.1 to 11.1 days).
Here are the numbers Infected Cases and Deaths from China (take it with a grain of salt):
No. of Infected cases: 76,935 (+647 past 24 hours)
No. of Deaths: 2,442 (+97 past 24 hours)
Serious/critical: 11,477
From South Korea:
No. of Infected cases: 556 (+123 past 24 hours); Deaths: 4 (+2 past 24 hours)
From Japan:
No. of Infected cases: 134 (+25 past 24 hours); Deaths: 1
From Iran:
No. of Infected cases: 29 (+11 past 24 hours); Deaths: 6 (+2 past 24 hours)
From USA:
No. of Infected cases: 35 (7 new cases in the United States from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, in addition to the 11 previously confirmed, for a total of 18 from the ship. 1 new case from Humboldt County in Northern CA. 1 new case in Sacramento, CA. 15 cases from earlier cases from different states) But, wait a minute. Did you say 35 cases? Check this out. The number doesn't seem to add up: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/02/22/costa-mesa-coronavirus/
From Italy:
No. of Infected cases: 79 (+58 past 24 hours; 18 in critical conditions in ICU); Deaths: 2 (+1 past 24 hours)
Italy now has - by far - the highest number of cases and deaths in Europe, accounting for over 60% of all European cases, and becoming the country with most cases among all western (non Asian) nations.
ITALY EMERGENCY MEASURES: 11 towns and areas affected by the outbreak have been placed in lockdown: "In areas considered hotspots, neither entry or exit will be authorised without special permission," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said, adding that businesses and schools in the areas would be closed.
For more details, you click on the following link: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Take care.
Feb 23, 2020 22:06:42 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Update on COVID-19: Feb. 23, 2020 @ 8:30 pm ET
So. Korea, Italy, and Iran continue to get pounded by COVID-19. China counts still rising although the rate appear to be declining (if you believe China's numbers).
Here are the latest numbers as of as of 2/23/2020 8:30 pm ET:
Worldwide: Total infected cases - 79,163, Deaths - 2,471, Recovered - 23,596
China: Infected cases - 76,944, Deaths - 2,346
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases - 763 (+327 new cases) Deaths - 7 (+5 new deaths)
ITALY: Infected cases - 157 (+78 new cases), Deaths - 3 (+1 new death)
Japan: Infected cases - 146 (12 new cases), Deaths - 1
Singapore: Infected cases - 89 (0 new case), Deaths - 0
Hong Kong: Infected cases - 74 (+4 new cases), Deaths - 2
IRAN: Infected cases - 43 (+14 new cases), Deaths - 8 (+2 new deaths)
US: Infected cases - 35 (0 new case), Deaths - 0 (although 1 American woman died in Wuhan)
There are supposed to be 35 infected cases in the US and yet, the government is trying to place "30-70" patients infected with the virus in Costa Mesa, CA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdkNVTFGbVg and in Alabama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSCVBYQe3ds
U.S. CORONAVIRUS CASES:
As of February 23, 2020 at 17:25 GMT, there have been 35 confirmed cases of patients infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States:
• 18 former passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
• 10 in California
• 2 in Illinois
• 1 in Wisconsin
• 1 in Arizona
• 1 in Washington state
• 1 in Massachusetts
• 1 in Texas
For more details: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
ITALY OUTBREAK:
• 11 towns, 50,000 people, placed in lockdown. People are banned from entering or leaving.
• At least 26 patients are in critical condition.
• Armed forces and police forces have been mobilized to form an insurmountable "health belt" around contagion areas. Roadblock violators risk up to a 3 months prison sentence.
- Schools closed in Lombardy, Veneto, and in Trentino Alto Adige regions.
- Universities closed in Piedmont and Emilia Romagna regions.
- Carnival in Venice and all sport and public events in Veneto cancelled.
- All public and private events, including sport, cultural, and religious events in Lombardy cancelled. Movie theaters closed.
Possible “super spreader” (someone is transmitting the disease and was negative or was negative when checked and now positive).
Some consequences of Italy's outbreak:
1) "Austria stops train from Italy due to suspected infections"
2) "Local authorities to close Venice Carnival early"
3) "Giorgio Armani shows collection behind closed doors"
SOUTH KOREA OUTBREAK:
• President Moon Jae-in raised the alert level to maximum (Level 4: Serious) thus empowering the government to lock down cities and restrict travel. Government can also forcibly prevent public activities and order the temporary closure of schools, though the government gave no immediate details on what steps could be taken.“The coming few days will be a critical time for us” he said in an emergency meeting.
• Last few days progression of total cases in South Korea:
o Feb. 23: 602 cases (day still in progress)
o Feb. 22: 436 cases
o Feb. 21: 209 cases
o Feb. 20: 111 cases
o Feb. 19: 58 cases
o Feb. 18: 31 cases
Some consequences of So. Korea's increasing # of infected cases:
1) "Coronavirus outbreak: Israel blocks arrivals from Seoul"
2) "200 Israeli students quarantined after contact with coronavirus-infected South Koreans"
IRAN OUTBREAK:
The WHO is very concerned about Iran. Official cases 43 (8 deaths) but unofficially, many cases and deaths. (Concern: Gross under-reporting of cases)
Unofficial report of very high proportion of more serious cases. ? A strain of the virus has mutated to become more virulent leading to high fatality rate
Northern Iran: Some unofficial reports of some people getting respiratory failure and viral myocarditis, both quite frightening.
One doctor died last week (worked for a full week in a hospital without any quarantine) infection caught in a small town.
In Tehran 13th District – the Mayor is infected but attended Friday Prayers with 10,000 people; sitting close together and observed the cultural kissing on the face and shaking hands (huge risk of cross infection).
Town of Qom is shut down but rest of the country open to travel.
Some consequences of the IRAN OUTBREAK:
1) "Iraq extends ban on Iran arrivals amid coronavirus fears"
2) "Afghanistan bans travel to and from Iran"
3) "Turkey to 'temporarily' close border with Iran"
4) "Jordan bars entry to citizens from China, Iran, South Korea"
5) "Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia have closed their borders with Iran"
Quote:
"The director general of the WHO has recently spoken of a narrowing of the window of opportunity to control the current epidemic. The tipping point - after which our ability to prevent a global pandemic ends - seems a lot closer after the past 24 hours."
Prof. Paul Hunter
Professor of Health Protection
University of East Anglia
Feb. 23, 2020
My own humble opinion, the window of opportunity been closed quite sometime ago. In fact, all windows have been shut closed and boarded up. The WHO is slow to react.
Take care.
So. Korea, Italy, and Iran continue to get pounded by COVID-19. China counts still rising although the rate appear to be declining (if you believe China's numbers).
Here are the latest numbers as of as of 2/23/2020 8:30 pm ET:
Worldwide: Total infected cases - 79,163, Deaths - 2,471, Recovered - 23,596
China: Infected cases - 76,944, Deaths - 2,346
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases - 763 (+327 new cases) Deaths - 7 (+5 new deaths)
ITALY: Infected cases - 157 (+78 new cases), Deaths - 3 (+1 new death)
Japan: Infected cases - 146 (12 new cases), Deaths - 1
Singapore: Infected cases - 89 (0 new case), Deaths - 0
Hong Kong: Infected cases - 74 (+4 new cases), Deaths - 2
IRAN: Infected cases - 43 (+14 new cases), Deaths - 8 (+2 new deaths)
US: Infected cases - 35 (0 new case), Deaths - 0 (although 1 American woman died in Wuhan)
There are supposed to be 35 infected cases in the US and yet, the government is trying to place "30-70" patients infected with the virus in Costa Mesa, CA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdkNVTFGbVg and in Alabama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSCVBYQe3ds
U.S. CORONAVIRUS CASES:
As of February 23, 2020 at 17:25 GMT, there have been 35 confirmed cases of patients infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States:
• 18 former passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
• 10 in California
• 2 in Illinois
• 1 in Wisconsin
• 1 in Arizona
• 1 in Washington state
• 1 in Massachusetts
• 1 in Texas
For more details: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
ITALY OUTBREAK:
• 11 towns, 50,000 people, placed in lockdown. People are banned from entering or leaving.
• At least 26 patients are in critical condition.
• Armed forces and police forces have been mobilized to form an insurmountable "health belt" around contagion areas. Roadblock violators risk up to a 3 months prison sentence.
- Schools closed in Lombardy, Veneto, and in Trentino Alto Adige regions.
- Universities closed in Piedmont and Emilia Romagna regions.
- Carnival in Venice and all sport and public events in Veneto cancelled.
- All public and private events, including sport, cultural, and religious events in Lombardy cancelled. Movie theaters closed.
Possible “super spreader” (someone is transmitting the disease and was negative or was negative when checked and now positive).
Some consequences of Italy's outbreak:
1) "Austria stops train from Italy due to suspected infections"
2) "Local authorities to close Venice Carnival early"
3) "Giorgio Armani shows collection behind closed doors"
SOUTH KOREA OUTBREAK:
• President Moon Jae-in raised the alert level to maximum (Level 4: Serious) thus empowering the government to lock down cities and restrict travel. Government can also forcibly prevent public activities and order the temporary closure of schools, though the government gave no immediate details on what steps could be taken.“The coming few days will be a critical time for us” he said in an emergency meeting.
• Last few days progression of total cases in South Korea:
o Feb. 23: 602 cases (day still in progress)
o Feb. 22: 436 cases
o Feb. 21: 209 cases
o Feb. 20: 111 cases
o Feb. 19: 58 cases
o Feb. 18: 31 cases
Some consequences of So. Korea's increasing # of infected cases:
1) "Coronavirus outbreak: Israel blocks arrivals from Seoul"
2) "200 Israeli students quarantined after contact with coronavirus-infected South Koreans"
IRAN OUTBREAK:
The WHO is very concerned about Iran. Official cases 43 (8 deaths) but unofficially, many cases and deaths. (Concern: Gross under-reporting of cases)
Unofficial report of very high proportion of more serious cases. ? A strain of the virus has mutated to become more virulent leading to high fatality rate
Northern Iran: Some unofficial reports of some people getting respiratory failure and viral myocarditis, both quite frightening.
One doctor died last week (worked for a full week in a hospital without any quarantine) infection caught in a small town.
In Tehran 13th District – the Mayor is infected but attended Friday Prayers with 10,000 people; sitting close together and observed the cultural kissing on the face and shaking hands (huge risk of cross infection).
Town of Qom is shut down but rest of the country open to travel.
Some consequences of the IRAN OUTBREAK:
1) "Iraq extends ban on Iran arrivals amid coronavirus fears"
2) "Afghanistan bans travel to and from Iran"
3) "Turkey to 'temporarily' close border with Iran"
4) "Jordan bars entry to citizens from China, Iran, South Korea"
5) "Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia have closed their borders with Iran"
Quote:
"The director general of the WHO has recently spoken of a narrowing of the window of opportunity to control the current epidemic. The tipping point - after which our ability to prevent a global pandemic ends - seems a lot closer after the past 24 hours."
Prof. Paul Hunter
Professor of Health Protection
University of East Anglia
Feb. 23, 2020
My own humble opinion, the window of opportunity been closed quite sometime ago. In fact, all windows have been shut closed and boarded up. The WHO is slow to react.
Take care.
Feb 24, 2020 13:53:49 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
COVID-19 Noon Update, Feb. 24, 2020, ET:
• WHO press conference: 1) “Too early to declare a coronavirus pandemic,” 2) Warns the world is unready for global spread, 3) “Calls Iran and Italy cases ‘deeply concerning.’” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfBtt534rpg
• South Korea, Italy, and Iran COVID-19 cases continue to rise
• There are now 37 from 33 countries affected by COVID-19 https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
• Arab world starting to get hit - First cases reported in: Iraq (1), Afghanistan (1), Oman (2), and Kuwait (3) https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
• Iran: 1) Coronavirus deaths spike to 12 in Iran; 47 confirmed cases. 2) Claim of 50 deaths rejected by Health Ministry. Blames outbreak on illegal entrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China. OTOH, Canada, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, and Iraq have all confirmed cases travelers from Iran.
• US: 1) CDC just confirmed 53 cases of COVID-19 (+18). 14 cases confirmed in the US + 3 cases evacuees from Wuhan + 36 cases from ship, Diamond Princess. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html; 2) Potential housing issue for people who have tested positive for coronavirus but don’t have severe symptoms to place them in a state hospital. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/what-we-know-about-the-trump-admins-response-to-coronavirus.html; 3) White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/23/politics/coronavirus-congress-white-house-funding/index.html; 4) Dow plunges 1,000 points as coronavirus cases outside China jump https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/02/24/coronavirus-dow-futures-plunge-800-points-cases-outside-china-jump/4854737002/
Take care.
• WHO press conference: 1) “Too early to declare a coronavirus pandemic,” 2) Warns the world is unready for global spread, 3) “Calls Iran and Italy cases ‘deeply concerning.’” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfBtt534rpg
• South Korea, Italy, and Iran COVID-19 cases continue to rise
• There are now 37 from 33 countries affected by COVID-19 https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
• Arab world starting to get hit - First cases reported in: Iraq (1), Afghanistan (1), Oman (2), and Kuwait (3) https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
• Iran: 1) Coronavirus deaths spike to 12 in Iran; 47 confirmed cases. 2) Claim of 50 deaths rejected by Health Ministry. Blames outbreak on illegal entrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China. OTOH, Canada, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, and Iraq have all confirmed cases travelers from Iran.
• US: 1) CDC just confirmed 53 cases of COVID-19 (+18). 14 cases confirmed in the US + 3 cases evacuees from Wuhan + 36 cases from ship, Diamond Princess. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html; 2) Potential housing issue for people who have tested positive for coronavirus but don’t have severe symptoms to place them in a state hospital. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/what-we-know-about-the-trump-admins-response-to-coronavirus.html; 3) White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/23/politics/coronavirus-congress-white-house-funding/index.html; 4) Dow plunges 1,000 points as coronavirus cases outside China jump https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/02/24/coronavirus-dow-futures-plunge-800-points-cases-outside-china-jump/4854737002/
Take care.
Feb 25, 2020 17:21:40 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
UPDATE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Feb. 25, 2020 @ 5:00 ET
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 41 countries and territories around the world.
Here are the numbers:
• WORDLWIDE: Infected Cases – 80,423; Deaths – 2, 712; Recovered – 27,936
• CHINA: Infected Cases – 77,666 (+516 past 24 hrs); Deaths – 2664 (+72 past 24 hours)
• SOUTH KOREA: Infected Cases – 977 (+144 past 24 hours); Deaths – 11 (+3)
• ITALY: Infected Cases – 323 (+94); Deaths – 11 (+4)
• IRAN: Infected Cases – 95 (+34); Deaths – 16 (+4)
The following countries showed significant increase in infected cases in past 24 hours:
• Bahrain: Total cases 23 (+21 in past 24 hours)
• Kuwait: Total cases 9 (+4)
• Spain: Total cases 6 (+3)
• Iraq: Total cases 5 (+4)
• Oman: Total cases 4 (+2)
The following countries reported their first cases in the past 24 hours:
• Austria: +1
• Algeria: +1
• Croatia: +1
• Switzerland: +1
For details: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Here is worldwide news headline (not including US):
• Coronavirus: Europe on alert as four more deaths reported in Italy – updates https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/feb/25/coronavirus-live-updates-outbreak-latest-news-italy-italia-deaths-symptoms-china-stocks-wall-street-dow-jones-economy-falls
• Coronavirus deaths rise in Iran and South Korea as Italy grapples with outbreak https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-25-20-hnk-intl/index.html
• Iran's deputy health minister: I have coronavirus Feverish Iraj Harirchi says disease ‘doesn’t distinguish between statesman and ordinary citizen’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/25/irans-deputy-health-minister-i-have-coronavirus
• Tenerife coronavirus: 1,000 guests at hotel quarantined; 10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel on lockdown as first case confirmed in mainland Spain https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/25/tenerife-coronavirus-guests-hotel-quarantined
US Numbers:
Infected cases: 57 (+4); Deaths 0 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/25/coronavirus-latest-updates.html
US News on Coronavirus:
• US Headlines: NYT CDC Warns Americans to Brace for Likely Outbreak” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/health/coronavirus-us.html “It’s not so much of a question of if this will happen in this country any more but a question of when this will happen,” said Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
• Coronavirus live updates: US confirms 57 cases, CDC outlines pandemic planning https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/25/coronavirus-latest-updates.html
• Coronavirus live updates: CDC warns Americans of 'significant disruption' Top health officials are asking Americans to prepare for COVID-19. https://abcnews.go.com/International/white-house-requesting-125b-part-25b-plan-fight/story?id=69190968
• Could a coronavirus pandemic be stopped? US warns of ‘severe’ disruptions https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/02/25/coronavirus-pandemic-can-outbreak-still-be-stopped/4865934002/
• Dow Jones Tumbles (second day) United States markets
.DJI
27,081.36
Dow Jones Industrial Average −879.44 (3.15%)
.INX
3,128.21
S&P 500 Index −97.68 (3.03%)
.IXIC
8,965.61
Nasdaq Composite −255.67 (2.77%)
RUT
1,571.90
Russell 2000 Index −56.21 (3.45%)
Take care
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 41 countries and territories around the world.
Here are the numbers:
• WORDLWIDE: Infected Cases – 80,423; Deaths – 2, 712; Recovered – 27,936
• CHINA: Infected Cases – 77,666 (+516 past 24 hrs); Deaths – 2664 (+72 past 24 hours)
• SOUTH KOREA: Infected Cases – 977 (+144 past 24 hours); Deaths – 11 (+3)
• ITALY: Infected Cases – 323 (+94); Deaths – 11 (+4)
• IRAN: Infected Cases – 95 (+34); Deaths – 16 (+4)
The following countries showed significant increase in infected cases in past 24 hours:
• Bahrain: Total cases 23 (+21 in past 24 hours)
• Kuwait: Total cases 9 (+4)
• Spain: Total cases 6 (+3)
• Iraq: Total cases 5 (+4)
• Oman: Total cases 4 (+2)
The following countries reported their first cases in the past 24 hours:
• Austria: +1
• Algeria: +1
• Croatia: +1
• Switzerland: +1
For details: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Here is worldwide news headline (not including US):
• Coronavirus: Europe on alert as four more deaths reported in Italy – updates https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/feb/25/coronavirus-live-updates-outbreak-latest-news-italy-italia-deaths-symptoms-china-stocks-wall-street-dow-jones-economy-falls
• Coronavirus deaths rise in Iran and South Korea as Italy grapples with outbreak https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-25-20-hnk-intl/index.html
• Iran's deputy health minister: I have coronavirus Feverish Iraj Harirchi says disease ‘doesn’t distinguish between statesman and ordinary citizen’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/25/irans-deputy-health-minister-i-have-coronavirus
• Tenerife coronavirus: 1,000 guests at hotel quarantined; 10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel on lockdown as first case confirmed in mainland Spain https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/25/tenerife-coronavirus-guests-hotel-quarantined
US Numbers:
Infected cases: 57 (+4); Deaths 0 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/25/coronavirus-latest-updates.html
US News on Coronavirus:
• US Headlines: NYT CDC Warns Americans to Brace for Likely Outbreak” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/health/coronavirus-us.html “It’s not so much of a question of if this will happen in this country any more but a question of when this will happen,” said Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
• Coronavirus live updates: US confirms 57 cases, CDC outlines pandemic planning https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/25/coronavirus-latest-updates.html
• Coronavirus live updates: CDC warns Americans of 'significant disruption' Top health officials are asking Americans to prepare for COVID-19. https://abcnews.go.com/International/white-house-requesting-125b-part-25b-plan-fight/story?id=69190968
• Could a coronavirus pandemic be stopped? US warns of ‘severe’ disruptions https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/02/25/coronavirus-pandemic-can-outbreak-still-be-stopped/4865934002/
• Dow Jones Tumbles (second day) United States markets
.DJI
27,081.36
Dow Jones Industrial Average −879.44 (3.15%)
.INX
3,128.21
S&P 500 Index −97.68 (3.03%)
.IXIC
8,965.61
Nasdaq Composite −255.67 (2.77%)
RUT
1,571.90
Russell 2000 Index −56.21 (3.45%)
Take care
Feb 26, 2020 21:45:52 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
COVID-19 UPDATE: Feb. 26, 2020 as of 8:00 pm ET
USA:
• Total infected cases – 60
• 3 new cases in the United States: 2 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and 1 who had been repatriated from Hubei on Feb. 7 and was put on quarantine upon entering the United States at JBSA-Lackland base in Texas.
• BREAKING:
“Coronavirus uncontained: First case in U.S. from unknown source is from Bay Area” https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/Coronavirus-spreads-First-case-in-U-S-from-15087477.php A Solano County resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus but had not recently traveled to any foreign country where the virus is spreading and had not had contact with any people with confirmed cases, public health officials said Wednesday.
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 82,166; Deaths: 2,804; Recovered: 32,817
CHINA: Infected cases - 78,499 (+435); Deaths – 2,747 (+32) – may not be the actual numbers
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases – 1,595 (+334); +1 death (total 12)
ITALY: Infected cases – 470 (+147); +1 death (total 12)
IRAN: Infected cases – 139 (+44); +3 deaths (total 19) – actual numbers most likely higher
For details: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
SOUTH KOREA:
• 1,595 (+334) cases; +1 death (total 12)
• 334 new cases in South Korea. The number of confirmed cases is expected to jump in the coming days as health authorities have started testing more than 210,000 members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu, attended by the 31st case (a possible "super spreader") and which accounts for more than half of the country's 1,595 total cases to date. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200227003900320
THE ITALIAN CONNECTION:
Countries with first reported case(s) and new cases added to the total:
• Romania +1 (a person returned from Italy)
• North Macedonia +1 (woman returned from Italy)
• Greece +1 (a woman returned from northern Italy)
• Croatia +1 (a man returned from Italy)
• Austria +1 (from Italy)
• Algeria +1 (from Italy)
• Switzerland +1 (from Italy)
• Brazil +1 (returned from Italy)
• Finland +1 (a woman returned from Milan, Italy); now total 2
• Sweden +1 (a person returned from northern Italy)
• Spain +3 (recently returned from Italy)
Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, Norway (1st case traveled to China), Sweden, Finland, Romania, and Brazil now getting hit, it looks like the virus is creeping into the rest of Europe and South America.
IRAN:
• Iran claims 95 cases and 15 deaths; Iranian MP alleged that there had been 50 deaths prompting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to voice concern that Iran is suppressing the details of the outbreak. The number of people infected with coronavirus in Iran could be as high as 1,500, experts told Al Arabiya English. Those infected include Iran's Deputy Minister for Health Iraj Harirchi. Iran now has 139 cases and 19 deaths, the highest reported number of deaths from the coronavirus outside China. But Iran's reported mortality rate — about 14 percent — surpasses the rate for other countries by a dramatic margin. Amid a shortage of surgical masks and hand sanitizer in shops, public health experts say Iran could become the hub of a major outbreak across the Middle East, especially given its porous borders with unstable countries at war or in turmoil.
THE IRANIAN CONNECTION:
IRAQ: First case reported; now total 5
KUWAIT: 3 new cases in Kuwait (1st cases), all returning from the Iranian city of Mashhad; now total 26
OMAN: First 2 cases reported; now total 4
AFGHANISTAN: First case reported
UAE: The 12th and 13th cases are from Iran; a 70-year old Iranian visitor and his 64-year-old wife, have been diagnosed, taking the total to thirteen.
PAKISTAN: First 2 cases reported (at least 1 returned from Iran)
LEBANON: First 2 cases (returned from Iran); now total 2
BAHRAIN: Most cases originated from Iran. Now total 33. All citizens and residents who traveled to Iran will be tested.
GEORGIA - First case (a person returned from Iran)
Iran continues to get hit hard and the rest of the Middle East are starting to get hit by COVID-19, as well. Egypt and now Algeria are affected. It’s just a matter of time for rest of the African countries to report their first cases.
Take care.
USA:
• Total infected cases – 60
• 3 new cases in the United States: 2 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and 1 who had been repatriated from Hubei on Feb. 7 and was put on quarantine upon entering the United States at JBSA-Lackland base in Texas.
• BREAKING:
“Coronavirus uncontained: First case in U.S. from unknown source is from Bay Area” https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/Coronavirus-spreads-First-case-in-U-S-from-15087477.php A Solano County resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus but had not recently traveled to any foreign country where the virus is spreading and had not had contact with any people with confirmed cases, public health officials said Wednesday.
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 82,166; Deaths: 2,804; Recovered: 32,817
CHINA: Infected cases - 78,499 (+435); Deaths – 2,747 (+32) – may not be the actual numbers
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases – 1,595 (+334); +1 death (total 12)
ITALY: Infected cases – 470 (+147); +1 death (total 12)
IRAN: Infected cases – 139 (+44); +3 deaths (total 19) – actual numbers most likely higher
For details: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
SOUTH KOREA:
• 1,595 (+334) cases; +1 death (total 12)
• 334 new cases in South Korea. The number of confirmed cases is expected to jump in the coming days as health authorities have started testing more than 210,000 members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu, attended by the 31st case (a possible "super spreader") and which accounts for more than half of the country's 1,595 total cases to date. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200227003900320
THE ITALIAN CONNECTION:
Countries with first reported case(s) and new cases added to the total:
• Romania +1 (a person returned from Italy)
• North Macedonia +1 (woman returned from Italy)
• Greece +1 (a woman returned from northern Italy)
• Croatia +1 (a man returned from Italy)
• Austria +1 (from Italy)
• Algeria +1 (from Italy)
• Switzerland +1 (from Italy)
• Brazil +1 (returned from Italy)
• Finland +1 (a woman returned from Milan, Italy); now total 2
• Sweden +1 (a person returned from northern Italy)
• Spain +3 (recently returned from Italy)
Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, Norway (1st case traveled to China), Sweden, Finland, Romania, and Brazil now getting hit, it looks like the virus is creeping into the rest of Europe and South America.
IRAN:
• Iran claims 95 cases and 15 deaths; Iranian MP alleged that there had been 50 deaths prompting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to voice concern that Iran is suppressing the details of the outbreak. The number of people infected with coronavirus in Iran could be as high as 1,500, experts told Al Arabiya English. Those infected include Iran's Deputy Minister for Health Iraj Harirchi. Iran now has 139 cases and 19 deaths, the highest reported number of deaths from the coronavirus outside China. But Iran's reported mortality rate — about 14 percent — surpasses the rate for other countries by a dramatic margin. Amid a shortage of surgical masks and hand sanitizer in shops, public health experts say Iran could become the hub of a major outbreak across the Middle East, especially given its porous borders with unstable countries at war or in turmoil.
THE IRANIAN CONNECTION:
IRAQ: First case reported; now total 5
KUWAIT: 3 new cases in Kuwait (1st cases), all returning from the Iranian city of Mashhad; now total 26
OMAN: First 2 cases reported; now total 4
AFGHANISTAN: First case reported
UAE: The 12th and 13th cases are from Iran; a 70-year old Iranian visitor and his 64-year-old wife, have been diagnosed, taking the total to thirteen.
PAKISTAN: First 2 cases reported (at least 1 returned from Iran)
LEBANON: First 2 cases (returned from Iran); now total 2
BAHRAIN: Most cases originated from Iran. Now total 33. All citizens and residents who traveled to Iran will be tested.
GEORGIA - First case (a person returned from Iran)
Iran continues to get hit hard and the rest of the Middle East are starting to get hit by COVID-19, as well. Egypt and now Algeria are affected. It’s just a matter of time for rest of the African countries to report their first cases.
Take care.
Feb 27, 2020 23:04:36 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
UPDATE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Feb. 27, 2020 @ 10:00 pm ET
COVID-19 showing no sign of slowing down in Europe and Middle East and now making some inroad to Africa (Egypt, Algeria, now Nigeria) and South America (Brazil). Thirteen countries reported their first case(s) of COVID-19 in the past 48 hours now totaling 54. COVID-19 is now present in all continents except Antartica.
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 54 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
HERE ARE THE NEW NUMBERS (INFECTED CASES AND DEATHS) ON COVID-19 AS OF FEB. 27, 2020 @ 10:00 pm ET:
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 83,379; Deaths: 2,858
CHINA: Infected cases: 78,832; Deaths: 2,788; Recovered: 36,136
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 2,022; Deaths: 13
ITALY: Infected cases: 655; Deaths: 17
IRAN: Infected cases: 245; Deaths: 26
JAPAN: Infected cases: 214; Deaths: 4
USA: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0
COUNTRIES REPORTING THEIR FIRST CASE(S) IN THE PAST 24 HOURS:
Republic of San Marino +1 (an 88-year old man who has been hospitalized in Rimini, Italy).
Netherlands +1 (a person who had recently visited Lombardy, Italy. He is hospitalized in Tilburg)
Northern Ireland +1 (a person who had travelled to Northern Italy. He is hospitalized at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast).
Lithuania +1 (a 39-year-old woman who came to Kaunas after visiting Verona, Italy)
Nigeria +1 (an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria on Feb. 25)
WORLDWIDE NEWS ON CORONAVIRUS:
“Japanese woman confirmed as coronavirus case for second time, weeks after initial recovery” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-coronavirus-case-for-second-time-weeks-after-initial-recovery-idUSKCN20L0BI
TOKYO (Reuters) - A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka’s prefectural government said, the first known person in the country to do so amid growing concerns about the spread of the infection.
Though a first known case for Japan, second positive tests have been reported in China, where the disease originated late last year.
The woman, 40s, a resident of Osaka, in western Japan, tested positive on Wednesday after developing a sore throat and chest pains.
She first tested positive in late January and was discharged from hospital after recovering on Feb. 1.
“Tokyo Olympics on, organisers say, as coronavirus hits Japan events” The Olympics are scheduled to open on July 24, with the Paralympics beginning from Aug 25. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/tokyo-olympics-scale-down-torch-relay-covid-19-fear-12472514
“Northern Ireland registers first case” Northern Ireland authorities confirmed their first case of coronavirus, with the British region's chief medical officer Michael McBride telling journalists that the patient had travelled from Italy via Dublin. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“Japanese woman confirmed as coronavirus case for second time, weeks after initial recovery” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-coronavirus-case-for-second-time-weeks-after-initial-recovery-idUSKCN20L0BI
TOKYO (Reuters) - A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka’s prefectural government said, the first known person in the country to do so amid growing concerns about the spread of the infection.
Though a first known case for Japan, second positive tests have been reported in China, where the disease originated late last year.
The woman, 40s, a resident of Osaka, in western Japan, tested positive on Wednesday after developing a sore throat and chest pains.
She first tested positive in late January and was discharged from hospital after recovering on Feb. 1.
“Japan to close schools nationwide” Japan will close schools nationwide to help control the spread of the new virus, the government announced. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he asked all elementary, middle and high schools to remain shut until spring holidays begin in late March. The measure affects 12.8 million students at 34,847 schools nationwide, the education ministry said. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“North Korea extends school breaks over virus fears” North Korea has postponed the new school term to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, reports said, the latest measure as the ill-equipped country ramps up efforts to prevent a devastating outbreak. Pyongyang has not reported a single case of the COVID-19. REALLY? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“Vatican closes Italy's catacombs” The Vatican has closed all of Italy's ancient catacombs normally open to the public because of the country's coronavirus outbreak. Vatican official Monsignor Pasquale Iacobone said the decision was taken to protect guides who work in the restricted underground spaces, as well as visitors. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
Iran's vice president infected by coronavirus” Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president of Iran for Women and Family Affairs, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The vice president is also known as the English-language spokeswoman for the 1979 hostage-takers who seized the US embassy in Tehran and sparked the 444-day diplomatic crisis. On Tuesday, Iranian officials confirmed that Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi had been infected and was under quarantine. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
US NEWS:
“Dow drops more than 1,100 points after news California is monitoring thousands of possible cases” S&P 500 suffers worst loss in more than 9 years Fears over the spread of coronavirus continued to rattle Wall Street. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-updates-february-27-2020-122658989.html
“California monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus, awaiting test kits” California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that health officials are monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus symptoms after they arrived in the state from domestic commercial flights. The state currently has only about 200 test kits, an "inadequate" number, but has been in "constant contact with federal agencies" that will be sending a significant number of new test kits in coming days, Newsom said. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“White House named new coronavirus coordinator” The White House announced Thursday that they had named a coronavirus 'coordinator' to lead response to the health crisis. Ambassador Debbie Birx, who serves as the U.S. government's leader for combatting HIV/AIDS globally, will report to Vice President Mike Pence, the administration's point person for the response. She will also join the White House's coronavirus task force led by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/27/coronavirus-updates-latest-news-usa-response-117870
Take care.
COVID-19 showing no sign of slowing down in Europe and Middle East and now making some inroad to Africa (Egypt, Algeria, now Nigeria) and South America (Brazil). Thirteen countries reported their first case(s) of COVID-19 in the past 48 hours now totaling 54. COVID-19 is now present in all continents except Antartica.
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 54 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
HERE ARE THE NEW NUMBERS (INFECTED CASES AND DEATHS) ON COVID-19 AS OF FEB. 27, 2020 @ 10:00 pm ET:
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 83,379; Deaths: 2,858
CHINA: Infected cases: 78,832; Deaths: 2,788; Recovered: 36,136
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 2,022; Deaths: 13
ITALY: Infected cases: 655; Deaths: 17
IRAN: Infected cases: 245; Deaths: 26
JAPAN: Infected cases: 214; Deaths: 4
USA: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0
COUNTRIES REPORTING THEIR FIRST CASE(S) IN THE PAST 24 HOURS:
Republic of San Marino +1 (an 88-year old man who has been hospitalized in Rimini, Italy).
Netherlands +1 (a person who had recently visited Lombardy, Italy. He is hospitalized in Tilburg)
Northern Ireland +1 (a person who had travelled to Northern Italy. He is hospitalized at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast).
Lithuania +1 (a 39-year-old woman who came to Kaunas after visiting Verona, Italy)
Nigeria +1 (an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria on Feb. 25)
WORLDWIDE NEWS ON CORONAVIRUS:
“Japanese woman confirmed as coronavirus case for second time, weeks after initial recovery” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-coronavirus-case-for-second-time-weeks-after-initial-recovery-idUSKCN20L0BI
TOKYO (Reuters) - A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka’s prefectural government said, the first known person in the country to do so amid growing concerns about the spread of the infection.
Though a first known case for Japan, second positive tests have been reported in China, where the disease originated late last year.
The woman, 40s, a resident of Osaka, in western Japan, tested positive on Wednesday after developing a sore throat and chest pains.
She first tested positive in late January and was discharged from hospital after recovering on Feb. 1.
“Tokyo Olympics on, organisers say, as coronavirus hits Japan events” The Olympics are scheduled to open on July 24, with the Paralympics beginning from Aug 25. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/tokyo-olympics-scale-down-torch-relay-covid-19-fear-12472514
“Northern Ireland registers first case” Northern Ireland authorities confirmed their first case of coronavirus, with the British region's chief medical officer Michael McBride telling journalists that the patient had travelled from Italy via Dublin. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“Japanese woman confirmed as coronavirus case for second time, weeks after initial recovery” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-coronavirus-case-for-second-time-weeks-after-initial-recovery-idUSKCN20L0BI
TOKYO (Reuters) - A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka’s prefectural government said, the first known person in the country to do so amid growing concerns about the spread of the infection.
Though a first known case for Japan, second positive tests have been reported in China, where the disease originated late last year.
The woman, 40s, a resident of Osaka, in western Japan, tested positive on Wednesday after developing a sore throat and chest pains.
She first tested positive in late January and was discharged from hospital after recovering on Feb. 1.
“Japan to close schools nationwide” Japan will close schools nationwide to help control the spread of the new virus, the government announced. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he asked all elementary, middle and high schools to remain shut until spring holidays begin in late March. The measure affects 12.8 million students at 34,847 schools nationwide, the education ministry said. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“North Korea extends school breaks over virus fears” North Korea has postponed the new school term to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, reports said, the latest measure as the ill-equipped country ramps up efforts to prevent a devastating outbreak. Pyongyang has not reported a single case of the COVID-19. REALLY? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“Vatican closes Italy's catacombs” The Vatican has closed all of Italy's ancient catacombs normally open to the public because of the country's coronavirus outbreak. Vatican official Monsignor Pasquale Iacobone said the decision was taken to protect guides who work in the restricted underground spaces, as well as visitors. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
Iran's vice president infected by coronavirus” Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president of Iran for Women and Family Affairs, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The vice president is also known as the English-language spokeswoman for the 1979 hostage-takers who seized the US embassy in Tehran and sparked the 444-day diplomatic crisis. On Tuesday, Iranian officials confirmed that Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi had been infected and was under quarantine. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
US NEWS:
“Dow drops more than 1,100 points after news California is monitoring thousands of possible cases” S&P 500 suffers worst loss in more than 9 years Fears over the spread of coronavirus continued to rattle Wall Street. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-updates-february-27-2020-122658989.html
“California monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus, awaiting test kits” California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that health officials are monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus symptoms after they arrived in the state from domestic commercial flights. The state currently has only about 200 test kits, an "inadequate" number, but has been in "constant contact with federal agencies" that will be sending a significant number of new test kits in coming days, Newsom said. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html
“White House named new coronavirus coordinator” The White House announced Thursday that they had named a coronavirus 'coordinator' to lead response to the health crisis. Ambassador Debbie Birx, who serves as the U.S. government's leader for combatting HIV/AIDS globally, will report to Vice President Mike Pence, the administration's point person for the response. She will also join the White House's coronavirus task force led by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/27/coronavirus-updates-latest-news-usa-response-117870
Take care.
Feb 28, 2020 10:38:29 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
UPDATE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Feb. 28, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. ET
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 58 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 83,906; Deaths: 2,869
CHINA: Infected cases: 78,832; Deaths: 2,788; Recovered: 36,136 (? accuracy)
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 2,337; Deaths: 13. Continue to rise significantly with 571 in 24 hrs. In past 48 hrs, has consistently topped China with number of new cases (granted China’s numbers are accurate).
ITALY: Infected cases: 655; Deaths: 17. Deep concern. Numbers continue to spike. Increasing number of countries with Italian Connection showing first cases or new cases.
IRAN: Infected cases: 388; Deaths: 34. A deep concern. Numbers continue to rise with 143 new cases and 8 deaths in Iran overnight. Poor health care. Appears to be the "hub" in spread in Middle East. Iran's former ambassador to the Vatican, Hadi Khosroshahi, has died of coronavirus: he was 80 years-old and had a pre exisiting condition.
JAPAN: Infected cases: 226; Deaths: 5. Numbers remain on the rise though not same pace as above countries.
GERMANY: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0. 14 (25%) new cases deserve closer watch.
KUWAIT: Infected cases: 45; Deaths: 0. Significant increase in cases in past 72 hours neighboring Iran with even faster rise in numbers – deserve closer watch.
SPAIN: Infected cases: 33; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 8 new cases overnight.
SWITZERLAND: Infected cases: 15; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 7 new cases overnight. (almost 50%).
FRANCE: Infected cases: 41; Deaths: 2. Closer watch. Three new cases but one of the infected case’s friends attended a 120-guest gathering on Feb. 15. "It is quite possible that there are many more cases in our town," said the mayor, who admits "being worried."
USA: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0. More new cases likely. The new of possible community spread in CA is concerning. Be Prepared!
COUNTRIES REPORTING THEIR FIRST CASE(S) THE PAST 24 HOURS:
AZERBAIJAN: +1 A Russian national traveling from Iran had tested positive for coronavirus, the South Caucasus nation’s first confirmed case of the virus.
NEW ZEALAND: +1 A person, in their 60s, who had recently travelled to Iran
• They arrived in NZ on Feb. 26 via Emirates flight EK450 from Iran, via Bali, and travelled home in a private car
• The person's family, who were wearing medical masks, went to Auckland City Hospital where the person was admitted. The person is now a stable condition
• First two tests, taken from a throat sample, were negative . The symptoms of a lung infection were present though so a third test was done, coming back positive
• New Zealanders who have returned from Iran in the last 14 days asked to self isolate and register with Healthline.
MEXICO: +2 (Mexico City, Sinaloa; neither seriously ill; At least five family contacts of the first patient have been placed in isolation. He said one of the men had contact with someone who had traveled to the northern Italian region where there has been an outbreak.)
NIGERIA: +1 (an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria on Feb. 25)
LITHUANIA: +1 (a 39-year-old woman who came to Kaunas after visiting Verona, Italy)
BELARUS: +1 (a citizens of Iran, who arrived on a flight from Baku on Feb. 22. Given the deteriorating epidemic in South Korea, Iran and Italy, the Ministry of Health had disposed since Feb. 20 that people from these countries be tested upon arrival)
STAY TUNED!
TAKE CARE!
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 58 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 83,906; Deaths: 2,869
CHINA: Infected cases: 78,832; Deaths: 2,788; Recovered: 36,136 (? accuracy)
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 2,337; Deaths: 13. Continue to rise significantly with 571 in 24 hrs. In past 48 hrs, has consistently topped China with number of new cases (granted China’s numbers are accurate).
ITALY: Infected cases: 655; Deaths: 17. Deep concern. Numbers continue to spike. Increasing number of countries with Italian Connection showing first cases or new cases.
IRAN: Infected cases: 388; Deaths: 34. A deep concern. Numbers continue to rise with 143 new cases and 8 deaths in Iran overnight. Poor health care. Appears to be the "hub" in spread in Middle East. Iran's former ambassador to the Vatican, Hadi Khosroshahi, has died of coronavirus: he was 80 years-old and had a pre exisiting condition.
JAPAN: Infected cases: 226; Deaths: 5. Numbers remain on the rise though not same pace as above countries.
GERMANY: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0. 14 (25%) new cases deserve closer watch.
KUWAIT: Infected cases: 45; Deaths: 0. Significant increase in cases in past 72 hours neighboring Iran with even faster rise in numbers – deserve closer watch.
SPAIN: Infected cases: 33; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 8 new cases overnight.
SWITZERLAND: Infected cases: 15; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 7 new cases overnight. (almost 50%).
FRANCE: Infected cases: 41; Deaths: 2. Closer watch. Three new cases but one of the infected case’s friends attended a 120-guest gathering on Feb. 15. "It is quite possible that there are many more cases in our town," said the mayor, who admits "being worried."
USA: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0. More new cases likely. The new of possible community spread in CA is concerning. Be Prepared!
COUNTRIES REPORTING THEIR FIRST CASE(S) THE PAST 24 HOURS:
AZERBAIJAN: +1 A Russian national traveling from Iran had tested positive for coronavirus, the South Caucasus nation’s first confirmed case of the virus.
NEW ZEALAND: +1 A person, in their 60s, who had recently travelled to Iran
• They arrived in NZ on Feb. 26 via Emirates flight EK450 from Iran, via Bali, and travelled home in a private car
• The person's family, who were wearing medical masks, went to Auckland City Hospital where the person was admitted. The person is now a stable condition
• First two tests, taken from a throat sample, were negative . The symptoms of a lung infection were present though so a third test was done, coming back positive
• New Zealanders who have returned from Iran in the last 14 days asked to self isolate and register with Healthline.
MEXICO: +2 (Mexico City, Sinaloa; neither seriously ill; At least five family contacts of the first patient have been placed in isolation. He said one of the men had contact with someone who had traveled to the northern Italian region where there has been an outbreak.)
NIGERIA: +1 (an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria on Feb. 25)
LITHUANIA: +1 (a 39-year-old woman who came to Kaunas after visiting Verona, Italy)
BELARUS: +1 (a citizens of Iran, who arrived on a flight from Baku on Feb. 22. Given the deteriorating epidemic in South Korea, Iran and Italy, the Ministry of Health had disposed since Feb. 20 that people from these countries be tested upon arrival)
STAY TUNED!
TAKE CARE!
Feb 28, 2020 22:36:42 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
UPDATE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Feb. 28, 2020 @ 10:00 pm ET
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting (now) 60 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). ICELAND became the 59th country reporting 1 infected case after our update this morning. It is the case of a man who had recently traveled to Northern Italy. The Principality of MONACO became the 60th country to report its first case of contamination which was detected in Monaco and transferred to Nice. COVID-19 is now present in all continents except Antarctica.
As I pointed out in this morning’s update, FRANCE requires close monitoring because of a big leap in new cases +19 overnight for a total of 57. Expect the count to rise in the next few days and most would probably come from the attendees (and their contacts) of the 120-guest wherein also present an individual infected by the virus.
COUNTRIES REPORTING FIRST CASE(S) SINCE THIS MORNING UPDATE:
Iceland +1
Monaco +1
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 85,206; Deaths: 2,924; Recovered: 39,487
CHINA: Infected cases: 79,252; Deaths: 2,835; Recovered: 39,020 (? Accuracy of the numbers)
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 2,931 (+594 news cases past 24 hrs); Deaths: 16 (+1 past 24 hrs).
Continue to rise significantly with 594 in 24 hrs. In past 72 hrs, has consistently topped China with number of new cases (granted China’s numbers are accurate).
ITALY: Infected cases: 889 (223 new cases in past 24 hrs); Deaths: 21 (4 new deaths overnight). Deep concern. Numbers continue to spike. Increasing number of countries in and out of Europe with Italian Connection showing first cases or new cases. Add Iceland to the list.
*IRAN: Infected cases: 388 (+143 new cases past 24 hrs); Deaths: 34 (+8 new deaths). A deep concern. Numbers continue to rise with 143 new cases and 8 deaths in Iran overnight. Iran's former ambassador to the Vatican, Hadi Khosroshahi, has died of coronavirus: he was 80 years-old and had a pre existing condition. See news below re: Iran’s reporting of cases and deaths. See news about Iran’s reporting of cases and deaths below.
JAPAN: Infected cases: 233 (+12 new cases past 24 hrs) ; Deaths: 5 (+1 death past 24 hrs). Numbers remain on the rise though not same pace as above countries.
GERMANY: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0. 11 new cases overnight gets our attention.
KUWAIT: Infected cases: 45; Deaths: 0. Significant increase in cases in past 72 hours, a neighbor of Iran with even faster rise in numbers – needs closer watch.
SPAIN: Infected cases: 33; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 8 new cases reported overnight.
SWITZERLAND: Infected cases: 15; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 7 new cases overnight. (almost 50%). Events with more than 1,000 people are now banned in response to the coronavirus threat. "The ban comes into force with immediate effect and is valid until March 15 at least." The Geneva Motor Show (scheduled to start on March 5) is going to be cancelled or postponed.
FRANCE: Infected cases: 57; Deaths: 2. Level of concern just got elevated. Nineteen new cases overnight make me say, que se passe-t-il? Cases likely to increase significantly in the next few days related to the 120-guest gathering attended by friends of an infected individual on Feb. 25. "A new stage of the epidemic has been reached. We’ve now moved atto stage 2: which means the virus circulates in our territory and we have to slow down its spread." said French Health Minister Olivier Véran.
NORWAY: Infected cases: 6; Deaths: 0. Just entered our radar range as 1 of the 2 new cases is an employee of the Eye Department at the Ullevål Hospital in Oslo who had traveled to Northern Italy, showed symptoms on Sunday but STILL WENT TO WORK ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Cross transmission to others likely.
SWEDEN: Infected cases: 11 (+4 cases overnight or 36%). Is there something brewing here?
USA: Infected cases: 64 (+4, 2 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and 1 in Santa Clara County, California. It’s the second case of unknown origin, and 1 from Oregon); Deaths: 0. Be Prepared!
WORLD NEWS:
“Coronavirus: Iran's deaths at least 210, hospital sources say” At least 210 people in Iran have died as a result of the new coronavirus disease, sources in the country's health system have told BBC Persian. The figure is six times higher than the official death toll of 34 given by the health ministry earlier on Friday. Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour insisted it was being transparent and accused the BBC of spreading lies. It comes after a member of parliament for Qom accused the authorities of a cover-up and the US expressed concern that they may not be sharing information.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51673053
“WHO Says Risk Of COVID-19 Is Now 'Very High At A Global Level'” https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/810452948/who-says-risk-of-covid-19-is-now-very-high-at-a-global-level
“Coronavirus outbreak 'getting bigger' after Nigeria case: WHO” (after Nigeria diagnosed the first case in sub-Saharan Africa) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
“Coronavirus fear touches off a global run on face masks” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
US NEWS:
“First presumptive case of coronavirus reported in Oregon” The person did not recently travel to a country where the virus is circulating and the person is also not believed to have had close contact with another confirmed case, the two most common sources of exposure. This is considered a “community-transmitted” case and investigators are working to determine the origin. The symptoms began Feb. 19 for this person. The case is considered presumptive until the CDC confirms a positive test result. https://www.kptv.com/news/state-officials-announce-first-presumptive-case-of-coronavirus-in-oregon/article_6ac26688-5a93-11ea-a0af-d346d4e06ef0.html
“Dow closes down over 3,500 points for the week as coronavirus fears prompt stock sell-off” https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/us-stocks-feb-28-2020
“Second coronavirus case of unknown origin confirmed in California, indicating virus is spreading in the state” https://www.washingtonpost.com/
“U.S. CDC issues travel warning to Italy: avoid all nonessential travel to Italy” https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-italy
“Corona virus unlikely to vanish next year: US health” official https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
“Pompeo says US ready to help Iran with coronavirus” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
Stay Tuned.
Take care.
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting (now) 60 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). ICELAND became the 59th country reporting 1 infected case after our update this morning. It is the case of a man who had recently traveled to Northern Italy. The Principality of MONACO became the 60th country to report its first case of contamination which was detected in Monaco and transferred to Nice. COVID-19 is now present in all continents except Antarctica.
As I pointed out in this morning’s update, FRANCE requires close monitoring because of a big leap in new cases +19 overnight for a total of 57. Expect the count to rise in the next few days and most would probably come from the attendees (and their contacts) of the 120-guest wherein also present an individual infected by the virus.
COUNTRIES REPORTING FIRST CASE(S) SINCE THIS MORNING UPDATE:
Iceland +1
Monaco +1
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 85,206; Deaths: 2,924; Recovered: 39,487
CHINA: Infected cases: 79,252; Deaths: 2,835; Recovered: 39,020 (? Accuracy of the numbers)
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 2,931 (+594 news cases past 24 hrs); Deaths: 16 (+1 past 24 hrs).
Continue to rise significantly with 594 in 24 hrs. In past 72 hrs, has consistently topped China with number of new cases (granted China’s numbers are accurate).
ITALY: Infected cases: 889 (223 new cases in past 24 hrs); Deaths: 21 (4 new deaths overnight). Deep concern. Numbers continue to spike. Increasing number of countries in and out of Europe with Italian Connection showing first cases or new cases. Add Iceland to the list.
*IRAN: Infected cases: 388 (+143 new cases past 24 hrs); Deaths: 34 (+8 new deaths). A deep concern. Numbers continue to rise with 143 new cases and 8 deaths in Iran overnight. Iran's former ambassador to the Vatican, Hadi Khosroshahi, has died of coronavirus: he was 80 years-old and had a pre existing condition. See news below re: Iran’s reporting of cases and deaths. See news about Iran’s reporting of cases and deaths below.
JAPAN: Infected cases: 233 (+12 new cases past 24 hrs) ; Deaths: 5 (+1 death past 24 hrs). Numbers remain on the rise though not same pace as above countries.
GERMANY: Infected cases: 60; Deaths: 0. 11 new cases overnight gets our attention.
KUWAIT: Infected cases: 45; Deaths: 0. Significant increase in cases in past 72 hours, a neighbor of Iran with even faster rise in numbers – needs closer watch.
SPAIN: Infected cases: 33; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 8 new cases reported overnight.
SWITZERLAND: Infected cases: 15; Deaths: 0. Keep an eye with 7 new cases overnight. (almost 50%). Events with more than 1,000 people are now banned in response to the coronavirus threat. "The ban comes into force with immediate effect and is valid until March 15 at least." The Geneva Motor Show (scheduled to start on March 5) is going to be cancelled or postponed.
FRANCE: Infected cases: 57; Deaths: 2. Level of concern just got elevated. Nineteen new cases overnight make me say, que se passe-t-il? Cases likely to increase significantly in the next few days related to the 120-guest gathering attended by friends of an infected individual on Feb. 25. "A new stage of the epidemic has been reached. We’ve now moved atto stage 2: which means the virus circulates in our territory and we have to slow down its spread." said French Health Minister Olivier Véran.
NORWAY: Infected cases: 6; Deaths: 0. Just entered our radar range as 1 of the 2 new cases is an employee of the Eye Department at the Ullevål Hospital in Oslo who had traveled to Northern Italy, showed symptoms on Sunday but STILL WENT TO WORK ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Cross transmission to others likely.
SWEDEN: Infected cases: 11 (+4 cases overnight or 36%). Is there something brewing here?
USA: Infected cases: 64 (+4, 2 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and 1 in Santa Clara County, California. It’s the second case of unknown origin, and 1 from Oregon); Deaths: 0. Be Prepared!
WORLD NEWS:
“Coronavirus: Iran's deaths at least 210, hospital sources say” At least 210 people in Iran have died as a result of the new coronavirus disease, sources in the country's health system have told BBC Persian. The figure is six times higher than the official death toll of 34 given by the health ministry earlier on Friday. Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour insisted it was being transparent and accused the BBC of spreading lies. It comes after a member of parliament for Qom accused the authorities of a cover-up and the US expressed concern that they may not be sharing information.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51673053
“WHO Says Risk Of COVID-19 Is Now 'Very High At A Global Level'” https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/810452948/who-says-risk-of-covid-19-is-now-very-high-at-a-global-level
“Coronavirus outbreak 'getting bigger' after Nigeria case: WHO” (after Nigeria diagnosed the first case in sub-Saharan Africa) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
“Coronavirus fear touches off a global run on face masks” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
US NEWS:
“First presumptive case of coronavirus reported in Oregon” The person did not recently travel to a country where the virus is circulating and the person is also not believed to have had close contact with another confirmed case, the two most common sources of exposure. This is considered a “community-transmitted” case and investigators are working to determine the origin. The symptoms began Feb. 19 for this person. The case is considered presumptive until the CDC confirms a positive test result. https://www.kptv.com/news/state-officials-announce-first-presumptive-case-of-coronavirus-in-oregon/article_6ac26688-5a93-11ea-a0af-d346d4e06ef0.html
“Dow closes down over 3,500 points for the week as coronavirus fears prompt stock sell-off” https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/us-stocks-feb-28-2020
“Second coronavirus case of unknown origin confirmed in California, indicating virus is spreading in the state” https://www.washingtonpost.com/
“U.S. CDC issues travel warning to Italy: avoid all nonessential travel to Italy” https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-italy
“Corona virus unlikely to vanish next year: US health” official https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
“Pompeo says US ready to help Iran with coronavirus” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-outbreak-latest-updates-200227234556140.html
Stay Tuned.
Take care.
Feb 29, 2020 12:22:54 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
UPDATE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Feb. 29, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. ET
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting (now) 62 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). ECUADOR became the 61st country reporting 1 infected case, an Ecuadorian citizen, resident of Spain, who entered Ecuador on Feb. 14 without showing any symptom. QATAR became the 62nd country to report its first case. The patient is a 36-year-old Qatari who recently returned from Iran, the health ministry said in a statement, adding that he is a stable condition. It means Saudi Arabia is now the only Gulf state not to have signaled any coronavirus cases. What’s their secret? Iran appears to be the epicenter of COVID-19 spread in the Gulf state and the Middle East.
South Korea, Italy, and Iran continue to show significant spikes in their numbers and so is Japan but in less proportion. South Korea continues to report “OMG” numbers daily in the past week with 813 new cases and 1 new death in the past 24 hours alone (today's numbers: 3,150 cases and 17 deaths). In Iran, the official numbers were contradicted by the unofficial report with 5 times more reported. I won’t be surprised if Iran suddenly overtake Italy and even South Korea if the actual numbers were reported (current numbers: 593 cases and 9 deaths). In Europe, the following countries are showing trend of rising numbers and bear close watching France, Spain, and Germany.
The US number of infected cases increased by 3 in the past 24 hours to 66. The 3 new cases include 1 in Washington State: a 18-year-old student from Jackson High School in Mill Creek with no travel history to an outbreak area who on Feb. 24 had body aches, chills and a headache. After feeling better, he returned to school, before test results came out on Feb. 28. The school will be closed for a few days of deep disinfecting.
- 1 in Washington State: a woman in her 50s with confirmed travel to Daegu, South Korea.
- 1 in Oregon which I included in last night’s UPDATE.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATE.
HAPPY LEAP YEAR DAY!
If you were born on this day, you're much younger in years but not necessarily in looks compared to the rest of us.
TAKE CARE!
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting (now) 62 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). ECUADOR became the 61st country reporting 1 infected case, an Ecuadorian citizen, resident of Spain, who entered Ecuador on Feb. 14 without showing any symptom. QATAR became the 62nd country to report its first case. The patient is a 36-year-old Qatari who recently returned from Iran, the health ministry said in a statement, adding that he is a stable condition. It means Saudi Arabia is now the only Gulf state not to have signaled any coronavirus cases. What’s their secret? Iran appears to be the epicenter of COVID-19 spread in the Gulf state and the Middle East.
South Korea, Italy, and Iran continue to show significant spikes in their numbers and so is Japan but in less proportion. South Korea continues to report “OMG” numbers daily in the past week with 813 new cases and 1 new death in the past 24 hours alone (today's numbers: 3,150 cases and 17 deaths). In Iran, the official numbers were contradicted by the unofficial report with 5 times more reported. I won’t be surprised if Iran suddenly overtake Italy and even South Korea if the actual numbers were reported (current numbers: 593 cases and 9 deaths). In Europe, the following countries are showing trend of rising numbers and bear close watching France, Spain, and Germany.
The US number of infected cases increased by 3 in the past 24 hours to 66. The 3 new cases include 1 in Washington State: a 18-year-old student from Jackson High School in Mill Creek with no travel history to an outbreak area who on Feb. 24 had body aches, chills and a headache. After feeling better, he returned to school, before test results came out on Feb. 28. The school will be closed for a few days of deep disinfecting.
- 1 in Washington State: a woman in her 50s with confirmed travel to Daegu, South Korea.
- 1 in Oregon which I included in last night’s UPDATE.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATE.
HAPPY LEAP YEAR DAY!
If you were born on this day, you're much younger in years but not necessarily in looks compared to the rest of us.
TAKE CARE!
Feb 29, 2020 22:02:53 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
UPDATE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Feb. 29, 2020 @ 10:00 pm ET
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting (now) 64 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). IRELAND became the 63rd country with a man in the eastern part of the country who "returned from northern Italy, had symptoms, identified himself, was brought to hospital and confirmed as a positive case for coronavirus.” LUXEMBOURG became the 64th country to report its first case. This is a man around the age of 40 who returned from Italy through Charleroi last week with his family. He is doing well. Family members (with no symptoms) have been placed in quarantine. Contact tracing (to isolate his contacts) is being performed.
WORLDWIDE: COVID-19 is present in every continent except Antarctica.
HERE ARE THE NEW NUMBERS (INFECTED CASES AND DEATHS) ON COVID-19 AS OF FEB. 29, 2020 10:00 pm ET (Listed are countries that are making significant changes in number of cases/deaths and the US)
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 86,991; Deaths: 2,978; Recovered: 42,336
CHINA: Infected cases: 79,826; Deaths: 2,870; Recovered: 41,825
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 3,526; Deaths: 17
ITALY: Infected cases: 1,128; Deaths: 29
IRAN: Infected cases: 593; Deaths: 43
JAPAN: Infected cases: 241; Deaths: 5
FRANCE: Infected cases: 100; Deaths: 2
GERMANY: Infected cases: 79; Deaths: 0
SPAIN: Infected cases: 58; Deaths: 0
NORWAY: Infected cases: 15; Deaths: 0
NETHERLANDS: Infected cases: 7; Deaths: 0
USA: Infected cases: 69 (with 1 presumptive case); Deaths: 1 (In State of Washington - a man in his 50s who had underlying health conditions). NOTE: The first American who died of COVID-19 was a 60-year-old woman who died in a hospital in Wuhan, China, on around Feb. 8, 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/first-american-dies-of-coronavirus-in-wuhan
BRIEF INSIGHT ON EACH COUNTRY:
SOUTH KOREA: Remain a deep concern. Significant numbers being reported with new cases increasing daily. Numbers as of this writing: Infected cases: 3,526 with 1,189 cases in the past 24 hours; Deaths 17 (+1). South Korea has implemented aggressive drive testing its populace including drive-in and roadside testing for COVID-19. South Korea is very transparent with their reporting.
ITALY: The present count is 1,128 cases and 29 deaths. Among the 1,049 active cases, 401 (38%) are hospitalized, and 105 (10%) are in intensive care. Among the 79 closed cases, 50 (63%) have recovered, 29 (37%) have died. Need to know more about the patients who died such as age, co-morbid medical problems, and sex). My 2 cents input that majority in their 70s-80s with chronic medical problems. http://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/media-comunicazione/comunicati-stampa/dettaglio/-/asset_publisher/default/content/coronavirus-sono-1049-i-positivi
IRAN: Reported 43 people out of 593 confirmed cases in past 24 hours. The new toll represents a jump of 205 cases – a 150% increase from the 388 reported the day before. Iran tops Italy in number of deaths due to COVID-19 outside of China. Five Iran parliament members have so far tested positive for the virus. Iran plans to test “tens of thousands.” Azerbaijan closes the border with Iran over coronavirus concerns. https://twitter.com/FarsNews_Agency/status/1233693331932229632 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-iran-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-closes-border-with-iran-over-coronavirus-concerns-idUSKBN20N0MY
FRANCE: Reported 43 new cases in France bringing the total in the country to 100. Three days ago, it was only 14. As a result, France announced, “All public gatherings of more than 5,000 people in a confined space are temporarily banned across France,” Health Minister Olivier Veran told journalists. The Paris half-marathon scheduled for Sunday, March 1 has been cancelled as a consequence. https://www.lemonde.fr/sante/article/2020/02/29/coronavirus-deux-soignants-de-l-hopital-tenon-testes-positifs-un-premier-cas-detecte-a-roissy_6031343_1651302.html; http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/coronavirus-la-contamination-gagne-du-terrain-conseil-de-defense-et-conseil-des-ministres-exceptionnels-ce-samedi-29-02-2020-8269614.php
SPAIN: Same level of concern as France. Today’s total of 58 cases with 25 new cases in the past 24 hours indicates ongoing viral transmission.
NORWAY: I am concern even though small increases in number of cases reported daily in past few days. In past 24 hours, there were 9 new cases with current total of 15 (yesterday 6).
UK: Is on higher alert as it reported first death a couple days ago. Also, it has been steadily reporting one-digit increase in new cases in the past few days. https://twitter.com/BBCSheffield/status/1233390506828279809
IRAQ: Has current total of 15 but 5 new cases were reported in past 24 hours. May be nothing here but neighboring Iran now has a total of 593 cases up from its first case of 10 days ago and these numbers probably underreported.
NORTH KOREA: Infected cases: 0; Deaths: 0 (World leaders should be talking to Kim Jun Un and find out how he is able to stop COVID-19 from infecting his country).
US: CDC just updated the numbers as follows: Infected cases: 69 (with 1 presumptive case); Deaths: 1. These include 44 people who were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, three people repatriated from China and 22 US cases, according to CDC. A presumptive positive case has tested positive by a public health lab and is pending confirmation from CDC.
NOTE: The above and following opinions expressed are just my own 2 cents and should not be construed as an expert opinion ---
My serious concern are the cases reported in the west coast (CA, WA). For example, 4 cases in that area are without related travel history an indication of community spread. Another is the news that, “More than 50 people linked to skilled nursing facility in Washington to be tested for coronavirus.” It appears that there are "approximately 108 residents at the facility and about 180 staff”. https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-29-20-intl-hnk/index.html Since it is a skilled nursing facility, I will assume most if not all, of the residents are elderly and probably with co-existing chronic medical problems, the highest fatality rate among the populace who contract COVID-19. I anticipate the numbers in the west coast to increase. Hope I am wrong.
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The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting (now) 64 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan). IRELAND became the 63rd country with a man in the eastern part of the country who "returned from northern Italy, had symptoms, identified himself, was brought to hospital and confirmed as a positive case for coronavirus.” LUXEMBOURG became the 64th country to report its first case. This is a man around the age of 40 who returned from Italy through Charleroi last week with his family. He is doing well. Family members (with no symptoms) have been placed in quarantine. Contact tracing (to isolate his contacts) is being performed.
WORLDWIDE: COVID-19 is present in every continent except Antarctica.
HERE ARE THE NEW NUMBERS (INFECTED CASES AND DEATHS) ON COVID-19 AS OF FEB. 29, 2020 10:00 pm ET (Listed are countries that are making significant changes in number of cases/deaths and the US)
WORLDWIDE: Infected cases: 86,991; Deaths: 2,978; Recovered: 42,336
CHINA: Infected cases: 79,826; Deaths: 2,870; Recovered: 41,825
SOUTH KOREA: Infected cases: 3,526; Deaths: 17
ITALY: Infected cases: 1,128; Deaths: 29
IRAN: Infected cases: 593; Deaths: 43
JAPAN: Infected cases: 241; Deaths: 5
FRANCE: Infected cases: 100; Deaths: 2
GERMANY: Infected cases: 79; Deaths: 0
SPAIN: Infected cases: 58; Deaths: 0
NORWAY: Infected cases: 15; Deaths: 0
NETHERLANDS: Infected cases: 7; Deaths: 0
USA: Infected cases: 69 (with 1 presumptive case); Deaths: 1 (In State of Washington - a man in his 50s who had underlying health conditions). NOTE: The first American who died of COVID-19 was a 60-year-old woman who died in a hospital in Wuhan, China, on around Feb. 8, 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/first-american-dies-of-coronavirus-in-wuhan
BRIEF INSIGHT ON EACH COUNTRY:
SOUTH KOREA: Remain a deep concern. Significant numbers being reported with new cases increasing daily. Numbers as of this writing: Infected cases: 3,526 with 1,189 cases in the past 24 hours; Deaths 17 (+1). South Korea has implemented aggressive drive testing its populace including drive-in and roadside testing for COVID-19. South Korea is very transparent with their reporting.
ITALY: The present count is 1,128 cases and 29 deaths. Among the 1,049 active cases, 401 (38%) are hospitalized, and 105 (10%) are in intensive care. Among the 79 closed cases, 50 (63%) have recovered, 29 (37%) have died. Need to know more about the patients who died such as age, co-morbid medical problems, and sex). My 2 cents input that majority in their 70s-80s with chronic medical problems. http://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/media-comunicazione/comunicati-stampa/dettaglio/-/asset_publisher/default/content/coronavirus-sono-1049-i-positivi
IRAN: Reported 43 people out of 593 confirmed cases in past 24 hours. The new toll represents a jump of 205 cases – a 150% increase from the 388 reported the day before. Iran tops Italy in number of deaths due to COVID-19 outside of China. Five Iran parliament members have so far tested positive for the virus. Iran plans to test “tens of thousands.” Azerbaijan closes the border with Iran over coronavirus concerns. https://twitter.com/FarsNews_Agency/status/1233693331932229632 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-iran-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-closes-border-with-iran-over-coronavirus-concerns-idUSKBN20N0MY
FRANCE: Reported 43 new cases in France bringing the total in the country to 100. Three days ago, it was only 14. As a result, France announced, “All public gatherings of more than 5,000 people in a confined space are temporarily banned across France,” Health Minister Olivier Veran told journalists. The Paris half-marathon scheduled for Sunday, March 1 has been cancelled as a consequence. https://www.lemonde.fr/sante/article/2020/02/29/coronavirus-deux-soignants-de-l-hopital-tenon-testes-positifs-un-premier-cas-detecte-a-roissy_6031343_1651302.html; http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/coronavirus-la-contamination-gagne-du-terrain-conseil-de-defense-et-conseil-des-ministres-exceptionnels-ce-samedi-29-02-2020-8269614.php
SPAIN: Same level of concern as France. Today’s total of 58 cases with 25 new cases in the past 24 hours indicates ongoing viral transmission.
NORWAY: I am concern even though small increases in number of cases reported daily in past few days. In past 24 hours, there were 9 new cases with current total of 15 (yesterday 6).
UK: Is on higher alert as it reported first death a couple days ago. Also, it has been steadily reporting one-digit increase in new cases in the past few days. https://twitter.com/BBCSheffield/status/1233390506828279809
IRAQ: Has current total of 15 but 5 new cases were reported in past 24 hours. May be nothing here but neighboring Iran now has a total of 593 cases up from its first case of 10 days ago and these numbers probably underreported.
NORTH KOREA: Infected cases: 0; Deaths: 0 (World leaders should be talking to Kim Jun Un and find out how he is able to stop COVID-19 from infecting his country).
US: CDC just updated the numbers as follows: Infected cases: 69 (with 1 presumptive case); Deaths: 1. These include 44 people who were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, three people repatriated from China and 22 US cases, according to CDC. A presumptive positive case has tested positive by a public health lab and is pending confirmation from CDC.
NOTE: The above and following opinions expressed are just my own 2 cents and should not be construed as an expert opinion ---
My serious concern are the cases reported in the west coast (CA, WA). For example, 4 cases in that area are without related travel history an indication of community spread. Another is the news that, “More than 50 people linked to skilled nursing facility in Washington to be tested for coronavirus.” It appears that there are "approximately 108 residents at the facility and about 180 staff”. https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-29-20-intl-hnk/index.html Since it is a skilled nursing facility, I will assume most if not all, of the residents are elderly and probably with co-existing chronic medical problems, the highest fatality rate among the populace who contract COVID-19. I anticipate the numbers in the west coast to increase. Hope I am wrong.
Good Night.
Stay Tuned.
Take care.
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