Is the Coronavirus threat being overegged?

[Vertigo Swirl]

My grandparents are completely safe from the virus because they are already dead. My parents however are both in their sixties so yes they are at risk. But they don't leave their house much anyway & in the county where they live there are currently 0 cases of the virus. So no. I'm not that worried.

Let’s hope neither of them needs urgent medical attention for something else in the next few months, like a fall or a heart attack because if things go the way they are predicted to then the NHS may struggle to treat them promptly and effectively.

[Robittybob1]

Let’s hope neither of them needs urgent medical attention for something else in the next few months, like a fall or a heart attack because if things go the way they are predicted to then the NHS may struggle to treat them promptly and effectively.

That is a worry in itself.

[Miss Taken Identity]

That is a worry in itself.

It is. that is why China built hospitals within days to cope with the estimated demand! We will probably recall all military medics and build make shift quarantine areas.

[Robittybob1]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/moral-instincts-coronavirus/608305/

This article raises some great points.

[Erngath]

Wishing everyone well in this most worrying time.
All fine at the moment with us.
Complying with the rules about social distancing.
It all becomes a little more difficult with family.
Just not sure of what to do.
Schools are now closed, exams cancelled.
I do not envy anyone who has to make decisions to forward the ongoing combatting of this virus.

[Carana]

Somehow I don't think the more than 4000 who have already died would agree with you Rob.

Catching up.
For once, I agree with you, Angelo. Don't faint. ;) Numbers will have again risen today, but we're now well over the 10,000 CF (case fatality) figure, i.e., those who have died who had tested positive. In many countries, including the UK, the test rate is low, and families of people with underlying issues who then died, but weren't tested, may have to wait some time to find out whether their loved ones died of the virus, or the other condition, or a combination of both.

[Carana]

Some one made a lot of money with the stock market crashing after its high's.

That's emerging now in the US. I'd never heard of this senator, and there are 4-5 others.

Anyone familiar with Fox News host/opinion shows should sit down. Warning: even Tucker Carlson condemns this Republican senator of alleged inside knowledge. Caveats apply: it COULD just be a coincidence and / or someone who's fallen from favour.

https://twitter.com/politvidchannel/status/1240956938302578689

[Carana]

I know I'll get whacked by everyone, but preferably with a cotton wool ball, please. ;)

And no xenophobic remarks.

Italy: hit in a big way within a few days.

Military vehicles evacuating bodies from overwhelmed morgues / cemeteries in the middle of the night.
https://twitter.com/RoBartels/status/1240592028213358593

Leaked footage of an ICU at night appears to have been taken down (probably too distressful).
This is from an emergency ward, which I presume was authorised:
https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1241022197948440576

The UK has had longer to get organised.

[Carana]

I can't think of anything I've agreed with Piers about, aside from gun control, until now:

Piers on Tim Martin and pubs
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1240946194177810432

Read the comments underneath.

Oh, and this. Scroll down to the video:
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/18/british-tourists-benidorm-ignore-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-12415650/

Meanwhile,
Dr. Jennifer Cassidy
@OxfordDiplomat
Spent the day in Hospital. Taken by ambulance with all symptoms. Chest X-Ray revealed large chest infection, alongside all #COVID19 symptoms. But as I wasn’t critical, despite huge difficulty breathing, a test refused. I love NHS staff but this govt needs to get a grip and test!
https://twitter.com/OxfordDiplomat/status/1240776914693951496

Most of mainland Europe is in various phases of lockdown. The UK is a few days behind the curve - be prepared to have to work from home, no bingo or pub nights, no visiting friends or family... Essential services (food, chemist, etc., will be fine).

Don't panic, just take it seriously.

[Eleanor]

I can't think of anything I've agreed with Piers about, aside from gun control, until now:

Piers on Tim Martin and pubs
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1240946194177810432

Read the comments underneath.

Oh, and this. Scroll down to the video:
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/18/british-tourists-benidorm-ignore-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-12415650/

Meanwhile,
Dr. Jennifer Cassidy
@OxfordDiplomat
Spent the day in Hospital. Taken by ambulance with all symptoms. Chest X-Ray revealed large chest infection, alongside all #COVID19 symptoms. But as I wasn’t critical, despite huge difficulty breathing, a test refused. I love NHS staff but this govt needs to get a grip and test!
https://twitter.com/OxfordDiplomat/status/1240776914693951496

Most of mainland Europe is in various phases of lockdown. The UK is a few days behind the curve - be prepared to have to work from home, no bingo or pub nights, no visiting friends or family... Essential services (food, chemist, etc., will be fine).

Don't panic, just take it seriously.

We are going to die, or we aren't.  I am okay with this, much as I would rather stagger on for a bit yet.

But, but, what would you all do without me?

You don't have to answer that.

[Carana]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/moral-instincts-coronavirus/608305/

This article raises some great points.

Yes, it does. Thanks for that, Rob.

[Robittybob1]

Catching up.
For once, I agree with you, Angelo. Don't faint. ;) Numbers will have again risen today, but we're now well over the 10,000 CF (case fatality) figure, i.e., those who have died who had tested positive. In many countries, including the UK, the test rate is low, and families of people with underlying issues who then died, but weren't tested, may have to wait some time to find out whether their loved ones died of the virus, or the other condition, or a combination of both.

The figures I see are that 70% get over it quickly (recover).
2-3% die.
OK, so what is happening to the other 27% of cases.  Are they chronic cases?  Are there cases that never recover?

[Eleanor]

The figures I see are that 70% get over it quickly (recover).
2-3% die.
OK, so what is happening to the other 27% of cases.  Are they chronic cases?  Are there cases that never recover?

That might be interesting.

[Carana]

The figures I see are that 70% get over it quickly (recover).
2-3% die.
OK, so what is happening to the other 27% of cases.  Are they chronic cases?  Are there cases that never recover?

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

[Mr Gray]

The figures I see are that 70% get over it quickly (recover).
2-3% die.
OK, so what is happening to the other 27% of cases.  Are they chronic cases?  Are there cases that never recover?

from what I understand the other 27% get over it...but not quickly