Just thought I'd create a thread for updates and discussion on the Coronavirus.  As of right now there's about 120,000 cases worldwide with 4300 deaths. 

1 minute ago, AdelaideCate007 said:

 

No. It's summer literally everywhere in the South Hemisphere and that hasn't done anything from stopping it form spreading.

 

African countries are way more prepared for pandemics in general and a lot of them have measures in place to deal with things like this. There's also the fact that the case number will probably go up in certain countries as more people travel and get tested.

Yes... I just saw that Australia has many cases  I was hoping the upcoming warm months would help stem the spread in the northern hemisphere. 

18 minutes ago, alphanguy74 said:

Could it be because it's summer there?

It's in Australia. Stop pretending this is the flu. Jesus. It's in South America for gods sake. You people put the rest of us in danger because of this idiocy.

Edited March 12, 20205 yr by JaneAusten

1 minute ago, JaneAusten said:

It's in Australia. Stop pretending this is the flu. Jesus. It's in South America for gods sake.

I wasn't pretending. pretty much all contagious diseases like the cold and flu go down a lot during the warm months when people are not cooped up with each other nearly as much. I thought it was reasonable to think this virus might do the same. Apparently not. I wish it was. 

10 minutes ago, JaneAusten said:

It's in Australia. Stop pretending this is the flu. Jesus. It's in South America for gods sake. You people put the rest of us in danger because of this idiocy.

 

What do you expect from someone who defended the racists in Ferguson, MO, and who proudly displayed a Confederate flag (with Dem Duke Boyz) in their avatar?  Clearly, he/she/they are going to believe our overgrown toddler of a president over the actual science.

 

Not that I'm wishing death on anyone, per se, but if coronavirus were to rid our world, somehow, of a few extra racists, anti-vaxxers and other booger-eating spazzes, then it'd be worth the self-imposed social isolation and other drastic measures.

Edited March 12, 20205 yr by Khan

So much news in the least 60 minutes.     I agree that the NHL and MLB have to be next and suspend their season.  They can't wait until a player gets the virus, they have to suspend NOW.    And Tom Hanks! I love Tom Hanks!   

 

Why was the UK exempt from the ban?

 

Just now, Toups said:

And Tom Hanks! I love Tom Hanks!

 

If he and/or his wife dies, Donald Trump and the rest of the United States will never be able to live it down.

Just now, Khan said:

 

If he and/or his wife dies, Donald Trump and the rest of the United States will never be able to live it down.

He'll blame it on Australia. 

2 minutes ago, Toups said:

So much news in the least 60 minutes.     I agree that the NHL and MLB have to be next and suspend their season.  They can't wait until a player gets the virus, they have to suspend NOW.    And Tom Hanks! I love Tom Hanks!   

 

Why was the UK exempt from the ban?

 

That's a good question, People can just travel to the UK from Europe and then board a plane. I'm puzzled by the UK exemption for sure. 

 

 

Just now, victoria foxton said:

 

 

The news is just coming so fast, one can hardly process it today. I wonder what the stock market will do tomorrow?

7 minutes ago, JaneAusten said:

He'll blame it on Australia. 

 

Of course, he will; and yes, his cult followers will believe him.  But, the rest of the planet will know better.

 

The rest of the world looked to Donald Trump to lead this charge as it always looks to our president in times like these.  He let them down.  Bigly.

I really think smaller, vulnerable countries like the islands that are a popular destination should put a travel ban on the US and Europe and I'm not even kidding. 

 

 

7 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

I really think smaller, vulnerable countries like the islands that are a popular destination should put a travel ban on the US and Europe and I'm not even kidding. 

 

Same!

9 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

I really think smaller, vulnerable countries like the islands that are a popular destination should put a travel ban on the US and Europe and I'm not even kidding. 

Absolutely!!!