Coronavirus disease outbreak - COVID-19
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I am concerned about this one. I’m not aware of a city ever being shut down before. I also don’t trust the Chinese government they are very secretive just like Russia was with Chernobyl.
I haven’t got my tin foil hat on yet but I have been compiling lists in my head of what I would need to have in the larder to withstand two months of staying indoors.
I haven’t got my tin foil hat on yet but I have been compiling lists in my head of what I would need to have in the larder to withstand two months of staying indoors.
It does seem to be much more serious than SARS with how many have it and how quickly it's spreading, but the fatality rate is much lower. If China is being accurate..
Can't remember the stock market falling with the other ones? Maybe because of the knock on effect on the Chinese economy. Still doesn't seem to be any worse than the seasonal flu.
Can't remember the stock market falling with the other ones? Maybe because of the knock on effect on the Chinese economy. Still doesn't seem to be any worse than the seasonal flu.
The World Health Organisation have declared the coronavirus outbreak a public-health emergency of international concern, so that in itself is worrying. We travelled home from Asia on Monday and every single person without exception was masked up at the airport, including all staff and us! Air crew wore masks and gloves throughout the entire flight.
I agree they are quite different people along with their mistreatment of animals also (ie fur and making all make up there be tested on animals. Hence why MAC and other big brands won’t stop because they have such a huge market over there)
I have a friend traveling home from china to England on Thursday. Anyone know what the deal is? Will she have to have the two weeks isolation?
She'll probably just get given a leaflet, the health minister has been telling people to self isolate
even in Wuhan the risk is low but employers and unis should allow the time off, you'd hopeI don’t think so unless she came directly from Wuhan? My work colleague has just flown back from China this weekend and theyre letting her into work! I’m not too keen on her sitting in the office to be honest!!
Twitter is a shitshow of fear mongering. Having said that, in this article in the NYT today, experts say a pandemic is looking increasingly likely.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/02/health/coronavirus-pandemic-china.html
A lot depends on how transparent China is being about the death toll.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/02/health/coronavirus-pandemic-china.html
A lot depends on how transparent China is being about the death toll.
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Why is china so secretive?!
Cause they're communist.
I think it is like any other virus that the old, young, pregnant and people with compromised immune systems need to be VERY careful.
Saying that we don’t really know what is going on in China as the government there is lying and covering things up. Might have been going on for ages.
The thing that upsets me the most is that the Chinese government has told people their pets pose a risk so they have been killing their own pets
Saying that we don’t really know what is going on in China as the government there is lying and covering things up. Might have been going on for ages.
The thing that upsets me the most is that the Chinese government has told people their pets pose a risk so they have been killing their own pets
So glad to have found something about this on here. I spent my whole day at work today discussing this virus.
I live and work in Germany and work in an international context at a German university. My job is to organize Language Schools that are attended by ca 100 people from all over the world, including China. The students are staying for about 4 weeks.
I’ve had participants, partners, scholarship providers etc contact me about it. The zlanguage school starts this week and everyone is so concerned about Chinese students joining.
We actually had 11 people from China on the list but they have all cancelled now.
I’m still a bit wary because at this point it’s not about Chinese people vs non-Chinese people. With international travel being so normal, there is a chance to also catch the infection on the plane or in an airport somewhere. We have people from 30 countries joining us.
In the end, my real concern is that I’m 7 months pregnant and not sure how to handle this and also being truly concerned about the health and safety of my baby...
Anyway, just wanted to share.
I live and work in Germany and work in an international context at a German university. My job is to organize Language Schools that are attended by ca 100 people from all over the world, including China. The students are staying for about 4 weeks.
I’ve had participants, partners, scholarship providers etc contact me about it. The zlanguage school starts this week and everyone is so concerned about Chinese students joining.
We actually had 11 people from China on the list but they have all cancelled now.
I’m still a bit wary because at this point it’s not about Chinese people vs non-Chinese people. With international travel being so normal, there is a chance to also catch the infection on the plane or in an airport somewhere. We have people from 30 countries joining us.
In the end, my real concern is that I’m 7 months pregnant and not sure how to handle this and also being truly concerned about the health and safety of my baby...
Anyway, just wanted to share.
I would share your concerns with the Uni and tell them as you are 7 months pregnant you don’t want to chance being at the school.
Maybe ask your Dr to write a letter stating you are vulnerable to disease due to your late stage pregnancy
Well it’s not like people are overreacting. I’m in bed with flu. Been ill since Sunday. Have 3 different texts saying I should get checked for coronavirus.
I’m in Scotland
I’m in Scotland
you spent the WHOLE DAY discussing it?
id hand my notice in if I had to sit next to you, no offence
Offense taken. Wasn’t my wish to discuss it, I’ve had others approach me and call me about this all day. I had plenty of other things to do, believe me.
Anyway...
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