February 21st, 2020

THE WORLD CONCERN CORONAVIRUS !

THE CHINA WORKS HARD TO PROVIDING RESOURCES
TO PREVENTING VIRUSES AND TO RECOVER

After 16 days of treatment, a 5-year-old COVID-19 patient has recovered and was discharged from hospital. Since the girl's parents are still in quarantine, members of her community will take care of her until the family is reunited.  Meanwhile, China urges recovered patients to donate plasma as Covid-19 death toll rises above 2,000.  

China’s National Health Committee reported 1,749 new confirmed infections of the novel coronavirus and additional 136 deaths on February 18, 2020, as the global total death toll from Covid-19 reached 2,010. Patients who have recovered from the disease are being asked to donate blood so that plasma can be extracted to treat others who are critically ill.

Meanwhile, the United Nations secretary general has described the outbreak that started in China as a “very dangerous situation”, though not yet out of control.

On February 4th Statements & Releases

President Trump Announced during his union statement  "Protecting Americans’ health also means fighting infectious diseases.  We are coordinating with the Chinese government and working closely together on the coronavirus outbreak in China.  My administration will take all necessary steps to safeguard our citizens from this threat.  
Remarks by President Trump Before Air Force One Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD

Issued on: February 18, 2020  Joint Base Andrews, Maryland 1:41 P.M. EST

"Mr. President, are you still satisfied with how President Xi is handling the corona virus?"

THE PRESIDENT:  I think President Xi is working very hard.  As you know, I spoke with him recently.  He’s working really hard.  It’s a tough problem.  I think he’s going to do — look, I’ve seen them build hospitals in a short period of time.  I really believe he wants to get that done, and he wants to get it done fast.  Yes, I think he’s doing it very professionally.

TRACKING CORONAVIRUS: 14 more Americans are confirmed to be infected. They were part of the evacuation U.S. passengers from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. The infected evacuees were kept in isolation on the flights home. Other passengers are now in two-week quarantine at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield and Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

Coronavirus outbreak: U.S. to repatriate cruise ship passengers; Europe records first COVID-19 death

Global News.

The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2, which started in December 2019. It was first identified in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province China, after 41 people presented with pneumonia of no clear cause. The virus can spread between people, with the time from exposure to onset of symptoms generally between 2 and 14 days. Symptoms of the disease may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment, with efforts typically to management symptoms and support functioning. Hand washing is recommended to prevent spread of the disease.  Anyone who is suspected of carrying the virus is advised to monitor their health for two weeks, wear a mask, and seek medical advice by calling a doctor rather than directly visiting a clinic.

As of 19 February 2020, 77,976 cases have been confirmed around the world from out of 32 countries, including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries.  Of these, 12,056 cases are serious. The actual number of infected cases is thought to be much higher than the officially confirmed number. The disease has killed more than 2,000 people, including six outside mainland China (in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, France, and Taiwan).  This exceeds the 776 who died in the 2003 SARS outbreak,  which was caused by a related virus.

The outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Health authorities have been working to contain the spread of the disease since its discovery.  China has introduced travel restrictions, quarantines, and outdoor restrictions—requiring families to stay at home—affecting over 780 million people. A number of countries have issued warnings against travel to Wuhan, Hubei, or China generally.  Airports and train stations have implemented body temperature checks, health declarations, and information signage in an attempt to identify carriers of the virus.  The epidemic has led to further consequences beyond quarantine measures and its impact on health, including concerns over potential economic instability and cancellation of several events expected to be attended by people travelling from areas with high risk of contagion. Political consequences have included a number of local leaders of the Chinese Communist Party being fired due to their response to the outbreak.  Reports of xenophobia and racism against people of Chinese and East Asian descent have arisen as a result of the outbreak, with fear and hostility occurring in several countries. Misinformation has spread about the coronavirus, primarily online, which the WHO described as an "infodemic".

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Wash your hands with soap and water to minimize your infection risk.

Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth.  

Stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing.

Disinfect high-touch surfaces daily using a product that kills viruses.

Try not to worry too much if you're not truly at risk.

Updated: February 15, 2020  With recent outbreaks of a new strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 [1], formerly called 2019-nCoV) reported globally, you may be worried about contracting this illness. Coronavirus is a potentially lifethreatening family of viruses that cause conditions like the common cold, MERS, SARS, and other respiratory conditions. While coronavirus can be serious, taking preventative measures can help you protect your health in public, at home, and while caring for a sick person. If you suspect you have the virus, contact your doctor immediately. You can view more detail via this web.