https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/to-hell-and-back-my-three-weeks-suffering-from-coronavirus

 

Was an interesting read, I'm surprised that the grandmother ended up being fine even though she was all around it. 

Yes, that is an interesting article.

What I found interesting how long it took before they tested him. I hope the reason was that he was possibly infected in January and maybe now the test would happen a lot sooner. Because if that is not the case then the number of people with the virus is probably a LOT higher that reported simply because people are not tested - and not only in China...

 

Today they published another interesting article:

Epidemics expert Jonathan Quick: ‘The worst-case scenario for coronavirus is likely’

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/01/the-worst-case-scenario-for-coronavirus-dr-jonathan-quick-q-and-a-laura-spinney

 

The Guardian lol

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Because if that is not the case then the number of people with the virus is probably a LOT higher that reported simply because people are not tested - and not only in China...

 

I think that's likely accurate. Scary thought. 

 

They are doing temperature checks everywhere now here in Mae Sot. Makro, Robinson, airport, bus terminal. 

 

Just hope it's not too little too late 

48 minutes ago, InsertNameHere said:

The Guardian lol

The have very accurate news, nothing to lol about.

What a drama queen.  Next time I get flu I think I'll try and sell my story to the Guardian too.

11 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

What a drama queen.  Next time I get flu I think I'll try and sell my story to the Guardian too.

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

2 minutes ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

Oh, 'flu doesn't kill people...?

Really....?

Trust our government, only 41 cases and magic cocktail of drugs. All be ok just trust.

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1 hour ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

So the 500,000 deaths per year from flu must really be falls from balconies then?  ????????????

1 hour ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

Huh?

1 hour ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

And you seem to know what you talk about????? 

Mai Pen Rai

 

Just have some Sangsom

 

It kills and destroys everything inside you!!!

 

Cleans wounds too!!!  Miracle cure!

should links to websites like The Guardian with this kind of anti American hate speech be allowed on TV?

 

54 minutes ago, ChakaKhan said:

Mai Pen Rai

 

Just have some Sangsom

 

It kills and destroys everything inside you!!!

 

Cleans wounds too!!!  Miracle cure!

Add some Coke, it cleans rusty nails!

3 hours ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

No, it can kill.

 

So can the flu.

 

The issue is how easily it is transmitted and detected.

 

If you are going to be dramtic at least get it right 

Flu kills 0.1% of infected people, corona kills 2% (best guess at the time of writing)

 

7 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

should links to websites like The Guardian with this kind of anti American hate speech be allowed on TV?

 

Sounds accurate - and if you don't see that then maybe you should read some about Trump and his supporters - not only in the Guardian.

8 hours ago, ChakaKhan said:

Mai Pen Rai

 

Just have some Sangsom

 

It kills and destroys everything inside you!!!

 

Cleans wounds too!!!  Miracle cure!

Using any form of alcohol as a hand sanitizer would be a good piece of advice. I'm not so sure about drinking it! p.s. I do like Sangsom.

10 hours ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

If you are old with underlying illnesses yes it does if you are unlucky but so does flu, sometimes the flu is more virulent as in 1918 but usually more benign. Panic for nothing, a 2% mortality rate for those with a compromised immune system, get a grip on reality.

Flu kills around 60000 people a year a little Worse than Covid 19  up to now  

10 hours ago, EricTh said:

Flu is different from coronavirus which kills.

The CDC estimates that as many as 56,000 people die from the flu or flu-like illness each year in the US. Also ignorance kills, so make sure you get checked out ????

10 hours ago, ChakaKhan said:

Mai Pen Rai

 

Just have some Sangsom

 

It kills and destroys everything inside you!!!

 

Cleans wounds too!!!  Miracle cure!

Thank you for your help & advice Dr C.

 

I will show this to my lovely wife, when I next buy some!

 

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4 hours ago, 448glb said:

The CDC estimates that as many as 56,000 people die from the flu or flu-like illness each year in the US. Also ignorance kills, so make sure you get checked out ????

If ignorance kills, this forum will get mighty quiet soon.

5 hours ago, soalbundy said:

If you are old with underlying illnesses yes it does if you are unlucky but so does flu, sometimes the flu is more virulent as in 1918 but usually more benign. Panic for nothing, a 2% mortality rate for those with a compromised immune system, get a grip on reality.

Yeah but your scenario runs completely contrary to measures taken in China.  I think more serious than you think.

 

 

Flu does kill but it is not dangerous enough for other countries to ban people from that country or else Americans won't be allowed to travel abroad. 

Click below.

 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-the-world-focuses-on-coronavirus-dont-forget-about-the-deadly-flu-2020-02-06

14 hours ago, Kinnock said:

So the 500,000 deaths per year from flu must really be falls from balconies then?  ????????????

No idea, but I think it has something to do with bad/nonexistent immune system.

46 minutes ago, EricTh said:

 

 

Flu does kill but it is not dangerous enough for other countries to ban people from that country or else Americans won't be allowed to travel abroad. 

Click below.

 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-the-world-focuses-on-coronavirus-dont-forget-about-the-deadly-flu-2020-02-06

Another example of poor reporting.

 

Of course a newly emerged virus will start from zero.  Doh!

 

As does a new flu epidemic if it's a different strain to last year.

 

14 hours ago, ChakaKhan said:

Mai Pen Rai

 

Just have some Sangsom

 

It kills and destroys everything inside you!!!

 

Cleans wounds too!!!  Miracle cure!

Tell me about it! I have been fighting the virus with all sorts of alcohol since it broke out. Not even a slight sneeze. It´s truly amazing!

Are smokers affected more seriously if they contract the Covid-19 virus? Have any figures been published in this regard?