Australia
Cases 64
Deaths 2
Recovered 22
Critical 1
U.K.
Cases 164
Deaths 2
Recovered 18
Critical
USA
Cases 334
Deaths 17
Recovered 15
Critical 8
Global Cases 102238
Global Deaths 3497
Mortality Rate 3.4%
(Flu Mortality Rate 0.1%)
It is interesting that the total cases are now trending upwards as the recovered cases in China are no longer outweighing new cases elsewhere in the world.
Two BA handlers have bean infected.
I think we should take this seriously .
Two cases in the uk are five miles from my house .
Not looking forward to going home .
I too think it should be taken seriously. The cases have tripled in 3 days. I’m surprised some are blasé about it. Yes we have flu every year but this virus is different, when world leaders are addressing their people and telling us millions are being spent fighting it, that tells me this needs to be taken seriously
I agree, Muddy.
Some are too complacent.
Of course hand washing is good, but that isn’t going to kill it on your face, skin, hair, clothes, or inhalation, etc is it.
I agree and feel ‘the powers that be’ would like to tell the elderly with long term health conditions to take extra precautions like staying home when possible and avoiding large groups of people but are afraid to do so in case some without regular contacts become ill/run out of food or may feel isolated because this may be a necessary course of action for months to come.
I wish they would because it will give those of us with numerous risk factors who would like to restrict contact with people ‘permission’ to do so.
More thought should be given to the vulnerable who are going to be the ones taking up most of the resources by needing hospitalisation and intensive care if they contract the virus.
We can’t protect the whole population now the virus is spreading person to person , most people who get the virus
should be well and back to normal quite quickly. I think a different strategy is needed to cope with the situation keeping the at risk people out of the system and supplied with food and medication.
The Chinese have shown what is needed though whether western governments are prepared to go to such lengths is another matter.
With all these people washing their hands we should have a reduced spread on surfaces. I’m far more worried about people coughing around me.
Who has cleaned their phone/ tablet?
Me…2 landline phones,1 mobile,1 laptop,1 mouse…and everything else which doesn’t move 
Feeling ‘jittery’ about coronavirus?
I was just browsing the news pages online and this was one of the recent news items (yesterday). Thinking some on here who are, not surprisingly, feeling a little jittery about what’s happening with coronavirus thought this might be worth posting. There is a lot of advice contained within this news item that might be of use, especially to the age group on this forum:
Hi
Not me, I am the only one who uses them.
Yes but if you are washing your hands but using the tablet in between when out and about then you have a contaminated tablet/phone.
There was a professor on just now talking about how water dilutes the virus. Putting on a gel that you don’t wipe off when you do not have access to soap and water has one action. Washing hands dilutes and flushes the virus off your hands. There’s a difference in the dynamics.
In that case ,following your theory Annie the repeated advice of using soap for washing hands is incorrect and washing hands in hot water would be enough?
Bleach in hot water for wiping surfaces down yes but I haven’t seen thin bleach for years ,it’s all thick toilet bowl & drain stuff around these days . Why?
Anyway ,if you happen to be someone using public transport ,think the Tube for instance ,what chance have commuters to wash their hands on their journey into work ? Think about how many times they must touch surfaces countless others have .
Zuleika we were talking about what can be done when shelves are cleared due to panic buying. I’m just saying that it’s not the end of the world and there are other options. I think I saw thin bleach in Asda the other day.
In terms of other precautions you do not have to touch bus or train rails. You can wear gloves. I have leather gloves and use them when travelling. I’ve taken to opening doors with my sleeve over my hand. I wash my hands whenever I get home or leave work and several times in between. The illness doesn’t get into the skin of your hands so simply not touching your face is the advice. I’m far more worried about sitting next to someone who coughs or even breathes on me in a confined space.
We have been given anti viral gel at work since the outbreak. But they were talking of maybe closing the office as a precaution. So we are preparing for working from home. I think many organisations are doing the same. If those who can work from home then the risk to those who cannot will be far reduced including reducing commuting risk on crowded buses and trains. It makes sense.
Although awareness is always a good thing, the media has gone into a frenzy with this virus. People are beginning to panic, stockpiling, and generally behaving as though there is no hope. Many who get this virus will survive, some won’t. I believe you should always practice the sensible things like thoroughly washing your hands, sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve etc and not be responsible for the spread of any germs. Keeping a healthy lifestyle is also important. I guess my attitude is……if it’s my time, it’s my time and in the meantime, I refuse to be thrown into a panic and will continue to enjoy life with a few precautions during this difficult time.
Taking precautions, maintaining our usual hygiene standards and following reasonable advice is all we can do. We have no influence over anything in any other way.
Life goes on as they say! 
Don’t forget to clean Your tv remotes also.
They may not have the opportunity on their journey to wash their hands. However, if they can avoid touching their mouth, eyes or nose in that time they can then wash their hands as soon as they get to work. Problem solved.
I think it’s no harsher than a nasty flu virus and when hit by them they do knock us off our feet . I believe it will be worrying for the vulnerable and elderly but then the flu virus is nasty isn’t it .
Strangely enough it’s not hitting the young thank goodness .
Yes of course we are all jittery and I understand that , non of us want it and are worried but I’m sure most healthy folk will get over it . Build yourself up with good vitamins now so you can fight it if you are unfortunate enough to catch it .
That’s what I’m doing
