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First, for perspective, "CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 15 million flu illnesses, 140,000 hospitalizations and 8,200 deaths from flu". Get your flu shots, people.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm
The genome of the coronavirus is reported to be 80-90% identical to the one found in bats.
https://www.statnews.com/2020/01/24/dna-sleuths-read-coronavirus-genome-tracing-origins-and-mutations/
Its also reported now that the infection may have started elsewhere and then spread through the wet market.
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/01/wuhan-seafood-market-may-not-be-source-novel-virus-spreading-globally
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm
The genome of the coronavirus is reported to be 80-90% identical to the one found in bats.
https://www.statnews.com/2020/01/24/dna-sleuths-read-coronavirus-genome-tracing-origins-and-mutations/
Its also reported now that the infection may have started elsewhere and then spread through the wet market.
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/01/wuhan-seafood-market-may-not-be-source-novel-virus-spreading-globally
paydawg said:
I found the video that you were talking about. (Warning viewer discretion advised) https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10813...-baby-mice-in-sauce-before-eating-them-alive/
sgip
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Yes .... Every new virus should be monitored.
Yes .... The Wuhan Coronavirus may be significant.
Yes.... Some perspective is needed to frame the significance of this outbreak:
As noted earlier
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm
Wuhan Coronavirus - 150-1,000 dead
Current influenza strain - 8,000 approx dead.
Yes .... The Wuhan Coronavirus may be significant.
Yes.... Some perspective is needed to frame the significance of this outbreak:
As noted earlier
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm
Wuhan Coronavirus - 150-1,000 dead
Current influenza strain - 8,000 approx dead.
momopi
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Because previous outbreaks were linked to bats -- SARS-CoV to Horseshoe bats in Yunnan and MERS-Cov to Egyptian tomb bats (also infecting camels) in ME and Africa, the assumption is that the current outbreak also originated from bats (and possibly snakes that ate the bats).
However, because the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market in Wuhan had already been closed, cleared and disinfected since Jan 1st, there's nothing left to sample/test. It's suspected that the outbreak actually started in Nov 2019 from elsewhere before spreading to the Seafood market.
Right now there is simply way too much rumors and disinformation being spread on the internet. It will take months before they sort this out. In the mean time, be prepared for scenario where you may have to stay home. Stock up on food, water, medicine, and necessities.
However, because the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market in Wuhan had already been closed, cleared and disinfected since Jan 1st, there's nothing left to sample/test. It's suspected that the outbreak actually started in Nov 2019 from elsewhere before spreading to the Seafood market.
Right now there is simply way too much rumors and disinformation being spread on the internet. It will take months before they sort this out. In the mean time, be prepared for scenario where you may have to stay home. Stock up on food, water, medicine, and necessities.
irvinebullhousing
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Wonderful, see...it goes to show when you have enough fears, there is always money to be made. >
Panda said:Just saw this post from a buddy of mine in Irvine. Stay safe guys.
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This is hearsay. I have professional connections at this hospital and other area hospitals, the patient is NOT at Kaiser Irvine. The patient is at another area hospital, which I will not disclose. The only official confirmed OC patient is a MAN in his 50s.
misme said:Panda said:Just saw this post from a buddy of mine in Irvine. Stay safe guys.
- Panda
This is hearsay. I have professional connections at this hospital and other area hospitals, the patient is NOT at Kaiser Irvine. The patient is at another area hospital, which I will not disclose. The only official confirmed OC patient is a MAN in his 50s.
We don?t know if that story is true yet. Some say it is, some say it?s fake. But we all should be careful no matter what the truth is here. Stay warm.
iacrenter
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Panic and hoarding of N95 masks could have a negative impact on healthcare workers:
Mask Hoarders Are Raising Risk of a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.
Stores are selling out of masks, and health care workers risk infection if they cannot get the protective gear.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/health/coronavirus-masks-hoarding.html
Mask Hoarders Are Raising Risk of a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.
Stores are selling out of masks, and health care workers risk infection if they cannot get the protective gear.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/health/coronavirus-masks-hoarding.html
irvinehomeowner
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Those paper masks aren't going to help, you gotta go full Mando:
"This is the way."
"This is the way."
momopi
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You can buy the military surplus gas masks at Major Surplus & Survival in Gardena. On checkout ask for the boss and see if they still give "Atlas Shelter" discounts. The old mil-surplus masks tend to have terrible visibility, expired filters and many are not compatible with standard 40mm filters, so buyer beware.
You can buy new "full face" protective masks and filters made for industrial safety made by companies like Mestel. They have much better visibility but are expensive (new). Be aware that the filters cost $40-$80+ each and have typical shelf life of 5-10+ years. Depending on the filter and nature of threat, each cartridge may last as short as 15 mins (for emergency escape filters) to 24 hours (military grade).
For more information, see:https://www.mirasafety.com/blogs/news/gas-mask-buyers-guide
Please note that wearing full face protective masks and protective gear may provoke panic, so it's not something that you want to put on unless if situation is dire.
You can buy new "full face" protective masks and filters made for industrial safety made by companies like Mestel. They have much better visibility but are expensive (new). Be aware that the filters cost $40-$80+ each and have typical shelf life of 5-10+ years. Depending on the filter and nature of threat, each cartridge may last as short as 15 mins (for emergency escape filters) to 24 hours (military grade).
For more information, see:https://www.mirasafety.com/blogs/news/gas-mask-buyers-guide
Please note that wearing full face protective masks and protective gear may provoke panic, so it's not something that you want to put on unless if situation is dire.