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China Confirms New Coronavirus Spreads From Humans to Humans

4th death reported + more cases.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/20/world/asia/coronavirus-china-symptoms.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200120&section=topNews?campaign_id=7&instance_id=15329&segment_id=20490&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77&regi_id=68426923tion=topNews

#coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak https://twitter.com/ChannelNewsAsia/status/1219219318732247040

1st patient outside Asia is detected in the US (He has travelled to Wuhan, China recently).
6th death reported.

Human-to-human transmission is confirmed. Exactly how is still unknown.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/health/cdc-coronavirus.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200121&section=topNews?campaign_id=7&instance_id=15352&segment_id=20519&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77&regi_id=68426923tion=topNews #coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

First Patient With Wuhan Coronavirus Is Identified in the U.S.

A man in Washington State is infected with a new respiratory virus. Federal officials plan to expand screenings for the infection at major airports.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/health/cdc-coronavirus.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200121&section=topNews?campaign_id=7&instance_id=15352&segment_id=20519&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77&regi_id=68426923tion=topNews

Just 25 days since detecting this new strain of #coronavirus,

22 Million, 7 cities on transportation lockdown.
25 dead, 800 infected, in 6 countries including US.

Upcoming Lunar New Year traffic will make it worst.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/world/asia/china-coronavirus-outbreak.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200123&section=topNews?campaign_id=7&instance_id=15399&segment_id=20589&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77&regi_id=68426923tion=topNews

#WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

Day 26:

41 dead.
1,300 infected.
First case in Europe detected at France.

Symptoms:
Fever, difficulty breathing and coughing.

Currently all dead are mostly elderly people with pre-existing conditions.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health/china-virus-death-toll-rises-to-41-more-than-1300-infected-worldwide-idUSKBN1ZO005

#coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

Xi says China faces 'grave situation' as virus death toll hits 42

President Xi Jinping said China was facing a "grave situation" as the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak jumped to 42, overshadowing Lunar New Year celebrations that began on Saturday.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health/china-virus-death-toll-rises-to-41-more-than-1300-infected-worldwide-idUSKBN1ZO005

Day 26:

Australia declares first confirmed case of coronavirus.

With that, except South America, Africa (and Antarctica), the virus is detected from all other continents.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-australia/australia-declares-first-confirmed-case-of-coronavirus-idUSKBN1ZO02N?il=0&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social

#coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

Australia confirms four cases of coronavirus, expects more cases

Australia confirmed its first four cases of the new coronavirus in two different cities on Saturday, with the country's chief health official saying he expected more cases as Australia was a popular...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-australia/australia-declares-first-confirmed-case-of-coronavirus-idUSKBN1ZO02N?il=0&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social

Day 26:

China moves to restrict travel, including tours abroad for its citizens from Monday.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/25/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html#link-31b38a76

Hong Kong declares a state of emergency and shuts schools.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/25/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html#link-25fa1185

#coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

Coronavirus Spurs China to Suspend Tours Abroad and Xi to Warn of a ‘Grave Situation’

Concern over the outbreak has crept closer to central government offices and the ruling Communist Party’s seat of power.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/25/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html#link-31b38a76

Day 27:

The official death toll is 42 now(+1 from yesterday)

Canada's first case reported.
A Sri Lankan & a Chinese female who came from Wuhan admitted to a hospital in Sri Lanka (LAB TEST STILL PENDING)

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-canada/canada-identifies-first-case-of-coronavirus-idUSKBN1ZO0T9

#coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak #lka

Canada identifies first case of coronavirus

Canada on Saturday declared the first "presumptive" confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus in a resident who had returned from the central Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak of...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-canada/canada-identifies-first-case-of-coronavirus-idUSKBN1ZO0T9

Day 27:

Study: #Coronavirus contagion rate makes it hard to control.

"Each infected is passing the disease on to 2-3 people on average at current transmission rates"

They estimate cases in Wuhan alone could rise to 190,000 by Feb 4.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-transmission/coronavirus-contagion-rate-makes-it-hard-to-control-studies-idUSKBN1ZO0QW #WuhanOutbreak

Coronavirus contagion rate makes it hard to control: studies

Each person infected with coronavirus is passing the disease on to between two and three other people on average at current transmission rates, according to two separate scientific analyses of the...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-transmission/coronavirus-contagion-rate-makes-it-hard-to-control-studies-idUSKBN1ZO0QW

Day 27:

Updated death count: 56 (all Chinese)
Infected: 2,000+

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health/more-than-2000-now-infected-with-coronavirus-56-dead-in-china-idUSKBN1ZP02B #coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

Hong Kong bans entry of visitors from China virus province

Residents of China's Hubei province, where the new coronavirus outbreak was first reported, will be banned from entering Hong Kong from Monday as China tries to halt the rapid spread of the outbreak.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health/more-than-2000-now-infected-with-coronavirus-56-dead-in-china-idUSKBN1ZP02B

Day 28:

Deaths: 80 (76 Wuhan)
Infected: 2,700+

Incubation Time: 1 - 14 days
Confirmed youngest case: 9-month girl

Scientists suspect people could carry the virus & SPREAD IT even without symptoms initially.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/world/china-coronavirus.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=STYLN_wuhan_coronavirus_menu&variant=1_wuhan_coronavirus_menu&region=header&context=menu #coronavirus #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanOutbreak

More U.S. Coronavirus Cases Emerge, as China’s Death Toll Rises

The number of dead climbed to at least 80, while in the United States, five cases were confirmed.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/world/china-coronavirus.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=STYLN_wuhan_coronavirus_menu&variant=1_wuhan_coronavirus_menu&region=header&context=menu

Day 29:

Deaths:106(+32% from y'day)
Infected:4193(+51%)

However, growing number of UNCONFIRMED sources & whistle-blowers say the actual numbers are high as 90k.

China is an autocratic gov, transparency is very rare.
https://7news.com.au/news/health/expert-says-coronavirus-spreads-before-symptoms-show-as-whistleblower-claims-90000-affected-in-china-c-666302

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-testing-insight/confusion-and-lost-time-how-testing-woes-slowed-chinas-coronavirus-response-idUSKBN1ZQ21K #coronavirus

Confusion and lost time: how testing woes slowed China's coronavirus response

Yang Zhongyi was still waiting on Monday for a coronavirus test in the Chinese city of Wuhan two weeks after she started to show signs of a fever, even though doctors privately told her family that...

https://7news.com.au/news/health/expert-says-coronavirus-spreads-before-symptoms-show-as-whistleblower-claims-90000-affected-in-china-c-666302

Chinese people are using #Chernobyl to channel their anger about the #coronavirus outbreak.

(Chinese internet is extremely censored & people get punished if they publish anything against the gov, so this is as high as they could scream out) https://qz.com/1791611/wuhan-coronavirus-chinese-people-channel-anger-through-chernobyl/

Chinese people are using “Chernobyl” to channel their anger about the coronavirus outbreak

The Soviet government's inept handling of the nuclear disaster and suppression of information is striking a chord in China, which is battling the Wuhan virus.

https://qz.com/1791611/wuhan-coronavirus-chinese-people-channel-anger-through-chernobyl/

Holy Moly!

Wuhan mayor admits, says gov DID NOT authorize to disclose info.

Now it seems the virus initially detected early December. Not 31st as they said.

About 5m have left the city before travel restrictions.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mayor-of-wuhan-epicenter-of-coronavirus-outbreak-says-5-million-people-left-the-city-before-travel-restrictions-were-imposed-2020-01-26

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jan/27/china-coronavirus-who-to-hold-special-meeting-in-beijing-as-death-toll-jumps #coronavirus

China coronavirus: mayor of Wuhan admits mistakes

Zhou Xianwang says public information should have been released more quickly

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mayor-of-wuhan-epicenter-of-coronavirus-outbreak-says-5-million-people-left-the-city-before-travel-restrictions-were-imposed-2020-01-26

Day 29:

Chinese authorities CONFIRMED that,

"patients who have contracted #coronavirus but don’t have typical symptoms are still contagious"

So it will be really hard to contain this.

https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1222035156925419520

Check out this live map to track locations:
https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1222035156925419520

Day 29:

Japan confirms its 1st human-to-human transfer from a person who've never traveled to China.

A tour bus driver(60) who drove Wuhan tourists twice.

Meanwhile, countries including Singapore going to ban travelers from affected areas.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/01/e8f47252a245-urgent-japan-sees-1st-coronavirus-case-not-linked-to-recent-travel-to-china.html #coronavirus

Japan bus driver infected with virus after driving Chinese tourists

The first case of a new coronavirus infection not linked to a person recently arrived from China has been confirmed in Japan, Health Minister Katsunobu Kato says.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/01/e8f47252a245-urgent-japan-sees-1st-coronavirus-case-not-linked-to-recent-travel-to-china.html

Day 29:

Europe confirms first human-to-human transfer from a person who didn't visit China recently.

33-year-old has attended a training done by an infected Chinese work-colleague on 21st.

Symptoms of Chinese patient arrived later on 23rd.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/live/2020/jan/28/coronavirus-first-death-in-beijing-as-us-issues-new-china-travel-warning-live-updates #coronavirus

Germany confirms first human transmission of Wuhan virus in Europe – as it happened

US updates travel warning to China to highest level as mayor of Wuhan admits authorities were too slow in releasing information

https://www.theguardian.com/science/live/2020/jan/28/coronavirus-first-death-in-beijing-as-us-issues-new-china-travel-warning-live-updates

Day 30:

Deaths: 132(+24% from y'day)
Infected: 5974(+42%)

Few more confirmed & suspected human-to-human cases reported from Japan, Germany & Sri Lanka.

Australian scientists also replicated the virus in a lab, raising hopes of a cure soon.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/jan/29/coronavirus-live-updates-china-wuhan-death-toll-cases-symptoms-treatment-evacuation-us-japanese-citizens-latest-news #coronavirus

Britons returning from China to be 'safely isolated' for 14 days, says Hancock – as it happened

Hundreds of Japanese and Americans airlifted out of city at heart of outbreak in China, with Australia to follow suit.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/jan/29/coronavirus-live-updates-china-wuhan-death-toll-cases-symptoms-treatment-evacuation-us-japanese-citizens-latest-news

Surprisingly & luckily, there are no cases so far from India, Russia, South America & Africa.

Places like Delhi, Brazil & many African countries offer perfect breeding grounds for viruses.

#coronavirus

Day 31:

Deaths: 170(+29%, all Chinese)
Infected: 7711

More cases in few new countries + more human-to-human transfers involving people did NOT travel to China recently.

A great explainer by ASAPScience on"What Actually Happens If You Get #Coronavirus?"

Study: 63% of infected WILL NOT get detected at airport screening.

Though #coronavirus is relatively not dangerous,

containing is a challenge as it can transfer from patients without visible symptoms. Proper quarantine is vital during incubation period.

https://cmmid.github.io/ncov/airport_screening_report/airport_screening_preprint_2020_01_28.pdf

Day 32:

Deaths: 212(+25%, all Chinese)
Infected: 9320(+21%)

Surpassing cases of SARS epidemic over a year long period which killed 744.

WHO declared a GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, 6th ever in history.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/jan/30/coronavirus-live-updates-china-death-toll-wuhan-evacuation-foreign-nationals-citizens-latest-news #coronavirus #CoronavirusOutbreak
#2019nCoV

Virus death toll reaches 213 in China – as it happened

More than 9,320 people infected globally, as WHO director says decision comes amid concern for countries with weaker health systems

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/jan/30/coronavirus-live-updates-china-death-toll-wuhan-evacuation-foreign-nationals-citizens-latest-news

Day 32:

Deaths: 259(+22%)
Infected: 11790(+27%)

US & Australia ban all from China.
More human-to-human transfers outside China & new cases including in Rusia.

This chart shows unprecedented outbreak of #coronavirus compared to SARS.
https://thewuhanvirus.com/ #CoronavirusOutbreak

Day 34:

Deaths: 361
Infected: 17238

Deaths're slowing, cases continue to increase. Now cured higher than deaths.

However, growing skepticism over these numbers by Chinese gov. Officials & people reluctant to speak out due to "consequences"

https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2R0cmFjLmNvbS96S3E2V1paTFRsYk0&episode=Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwLzhtWW5jN1A4alZzUmktRkFTcVNsM19VRnFPN3ZDQlFxeVVWU0JpQ21FeVU&hl=en-IN&ved=2ahUKEwj36Mb1lrTnAhUNzDgGHV6ABfsQjrkEegQIQBAG&ep=6 #coronavirus

The Daily - A Virus’s Journey Across China

Nearly two decades ago, China was at the heart of a public health crisis over a deadly new virus. It said it had made lifesaving reforms since. So why is the Wuhan coronavirus now spreading so...

https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2R0cmFjLmNvbS96S3E2V1paTFRsYk0&episode=Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwLzhtWW5jN1A4alZzUmktRkFTcVNsM19VRnFPN3ZDQlFxeVVWU0JpQ21FeVU&hl=en-IN&ved=2ahUKEwj36Mb1lrTnAhUNzDgGHV6ABfsQjrkEegQIQBAG&ep=6

Scientific Supermans & Superwomen, a bureaucratic villain & a virus.

Initially, China arrested experts who warned about #coronavirus for "illegal behavior". Refused to warn public for 3 weeks despite expert's repeated requests. Obviously, it was too late. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/01/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200202&section=topNews&campaign_id=7&instance_id=15682&segment_id=20922&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77&regi_id=68426923tion=topNews

As New Coronavirus Spread, China’s Old Habits Delayed Fight

At critical turning points, Chinese authorities put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis and risking public alarm or political embarrassment.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/01/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200202&section=topNews&campaign_id=7&instance_id=15682&segment_id=20922&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77&regi_id=68426923tion=topNews

British scientist makes breakthrough in race for #coronavirus vaccine.

He is now at the stage to start testing the vaccine on animals as early as next week with human studies to be followed. https://in.reuters.com/article/china-health-britain-vaccine/british-scientist-makes-breakthrough-in-race-for-coronavirus-vaccine-sky-idINKBN1ZZ13S

British scientist makes breakthrough in race for coronavirus vaccine: Sky

A leading British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race for a coronavirus vaccine by reducing a part of the normal development time from "two to three years to just 14 days", Sky...

https://in.reuters.com/article/china-health-britain-vaccine/british-scientist-makes-breakthrough-in-race-for-coronavirus-vaccine-sky-idINKBN1ZZ13S

Day 39:

Deaths: 639
Recovered: 1540
Infected: 31161

As China continue to struggle, 28 other countries remain contained.

Li Wenliang, whistle-blower doctor who warned about #coronavirus & got PUNISHED for "spreading rumors" died after getting infected.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/chinese-doctor-sounded-alarm-coronavirus-dies-1.5454863

To contain social media outrage after whistle-blower doctor's death,

Chinese officials have ordered to put his dead body back to life support and change status from "dead" to "critical".

Let that sink in.

https://twitter.com/BBCRosAtkins/status/1225550217912688640 #coronavirus #WuhanOutbreak #LiWenliang

https://twitter.com/BBCRosAtkins/status/1225550217912688640

Day 41:

Deaths: 813
Recovered: 2684
Infected: 37553

#Coronavirus global death toll overtakes SARS epidemic worldwide in 2002-2003. However, rate of new cases declined during last few days.

Citizen journalist covering outbreak from Wuhan goes missing:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-07/two-citizen-journalists-covering-virus-go-missing-in-china?utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic

Opinion:
What if China fails to contain the Coronavirus outbreak?

WHO's 'greatest concern' is that #coronavirus will spread to developing nations with weaker healthcare systems. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/coronavirus-china-quarantine-endemic-1.5456641

What if China fails to contain the coronavirus outbreak? | CBC News

China’s efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak by quarantining millions are unprecedented. But experts say if they fail, the global ramifications could be catastrophic.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/coronavirus-china-quarantine-endemic-1.5456641

An informative summary of a Chinese study.

Incubation Period: Median: 3 days, Min:0, Max:24

Symptoms: Fever 88% of cases, Cough 68%, Diarrhea: Uncommon

Transmission: Mainly respiratory droplets + traces found in saliva, stool, urine, blood

https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1226880825968349185 #CoronaVirus

https://twitter.com/WilliamYang120/status/1226880825968349185

Day 58:

Deaths: 2768 (SK + Italy + Iran: 41)
Recovered: 29990
Infected: 81177

Brazil announced its first confirmed case, 61 old who traveled from Italy.

With that, all continents except Antarctica have reported the virus.

Date rate increased to 3.4%
#coronavirusus #COVID19

#Coronavirus spreads faster outside China.
A global pandemic is likely -US.

Italy & Iran emerging as epicenters.

Detected for the 1st time in Pakistan, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Romania & Algeria.

Cases outside China grew 702% during 10-27th Feb.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health/coronavirus-spreads-faster-outside-china-stoking-global-fears-idUSKCN20J0B4 #COVID19

Day 60:

Cases: 83361 (Outside China: 4,537)
Deaths: 2857 (69)
Regions: 54 (+16 during last few weeks)

World is preparing for a global pandemic.
While death rate is relatively lower, the modern world has never seen a transmission rate like this before.
https://thewuhanvirus.com/

Sharing a sort-of open border with China, North Korea has not confirmed any cases of #coronavirus yet. Nobody knows what's really going on there due to regime's secrecy & complete isolation from the world.

South Korea has the most cases outside China.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/06/asia/north-korea-wuhan-coronavirus-infection-intl-hnk/index.html

On Jan 12, a lab published #coronavirus genome which helped world to develop diagnostic kits & prepare has been shutdown.

New info reveals that they had it ready by 5th, but since Chinese gov was too late to act, they've released it without authorization. https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-live-updates-latest-news-china-wuhan-stock-markets-update?page=with:block-5e5a35748f08e1332474c8a0#block-5e5a35748f08e1332474c8a0

Trump says US virus response 'most aggressive in modern history' – as it happened

US confirms first death in Washington state and strengthens travel advice, raising Iran and Italy to a level three.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-live-updates-latest-news-china-wuhan-stock-markets-update?page=with:block-5e5a35748f08e1332474c8a0#block-5e5a35748f08e1332474c8a0

Day 69:

104 countries have reported the virus now.
It was 41, eleven days ago.

The number of infected outside China grew 3,034% during the last 11 days.

Italy just declared a virtual lockdown in north affecting millions.

#coronavirus #COVID19 #CoronaVirusItaly

Day 75:

75% (146/195) of countries have reported it.
Europe(Italy) is the epicenter now.

While the overall death rate is 3.7%, few countries including Italy's current mortality rate is above 7%.

Cases outside China grew by 176% during the last 7 days.

#coronavirus #COVID19

This is concerning.

A Japanese man(70s) who recovered tested positive again 13d later.

Normally, patients are supposed to be immune to future infections. Either test is incorrect or virus is mutating rapidly.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200315_13/
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3048772/striking-coronavirus-mutations-found-within-one-family-cluster #CoronaVirus #COVID19

‘Striking’ coronavirus mutations found in one family, scientists say

More work needed to determine impact of genetic changes on patients, according to researchers.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200315_13/

This is NOT confirmed. Scientists need more evidence.

However, please take a note if you're living with pets.

"1st dog with confirmed #coronavirus infection has died — but we don't know if it was because of the virus."

https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-first-case-human-to-dog-transmission.html

#COVID19 #CoronavirusPets #Pets

First dog with confirmed coronavirus infection has died — but we don't know if it was because of...

The dog did not develop symptoms of illness while infected, and had been allowed to return home after finally testing negative for the virus.

https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-first-case-human-to-dog-transmission.html

Great news (need more tests, a limited clinical trial on 6 patients)

Possible #coronavirus cure with existing medicine!

Combination of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug & antibiotic azithromycin have cured all 6 patients in a study.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/19/french-study-finds-anti-malarial-and-antibiotic-combo-could-reduce-covid-19-duration/ #COVID19

French study finds anti-malarial and antibiotic combo could reduce COVID-19 duration – TechCrunch

A new study whose results were published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents has found early evidence that the combination of hydroxychloroquine, a popular anti-malaria drug known...

https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/19/french-study-finds-anti-malarial-and-antibiotic-combo-could-reduce-covid-19-duration/

Great news (need more tests, a limited clinical trial on 6 patients)Possible #coronavirus cure with existing medicine!Combination of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug & antibiotic azithromycin have cured all 6 patients in a study. https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/19/french-study-finds-anti-malarial-and-antibiotic-combo-could-reduce-covid-19-duration/ #COVID19

Day 95:

Cases:1m
Deaths:53k

I started this thread on Jan 20th, when China confirmed human-to-human transmission.

Rest of the world had so much time to learn, but almost all of them downplayed it, missed critical containment windows, just like China did.

#coronavirus #COVID19

Day 95:Cases:1mDeaths:53kI started this thread on Jan 20th, when China confirmed human-to-human transmission.Rest of the world had so much time to learn, but almost all of them downplayed it, missed critical containment windows, just like China did. #coronavirus #COVID19

Day 107:

Cases:2m
Deaths:126k

While the West see signs of slowing down, cases in Brazil, Russia & India are rising.

Indonesia, 4th largest pop. with a poor health care system is also growing & they're slow to adopt social distancing measures.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/world/coronavirus-news-world-global-live.html#link-5dbdd8f4 #COVID19

Further concrete confirmation of asymptomatic transmission is higher than we thought.

US has tested 94% of 4800 sailors of the aircraft carrier. About 60% tested positive & not showing symptoms. These are mostly young & fit people.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-military-sympt/coronavirus-clue-most-cases-aboard-u-s-aircraft-carrier-are-symptom-free-idUSKCN21Y2GB #coronavirus #COVID19

Coronavirus clue? Most cases aboard U.S. aircraft carrier are symptom-free

Sweeping testing of the entire crew of the coronavirus-stricken U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt may have revealed a clue about the pandemic: The majority of the positive cases so far are...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-military-sympt/coronavirus-clue-most-cases-aboard-u-s-aircraft-carrier-are-symptom-free-idUSKCN21Y2GB

Current state of #coronavirus vaccines/drugs/therapies.

While a safe, effective vaccine is still more than a year away, researchers are rushing to re-purpose existing drugs.

70+ vaccines are in development, about 5 started human trials. #COVID19 https://graphics.reuters.com/HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/yxmvjqywprz/index.html

Lifeline pipeline

Status of upcoming vaccines, drugs and other treatments in the battle against COVID-19

https://graphics.reuters.com/HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/yxmvjqywprz/index.html

28,000 Missing Deaths:
Tracking the True Toll of the #Coronavirus Crisis.

Based on mortality data & historical average. This could include both direct & indirect deaths due to pandemic.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/21/world/coronavirus-missing-deaths.html?utm_source=digg&utm_medium=email #COVID19

Day 120:

(To be peer-reviewed, transmissibility not confirmed)

Preliminary study in Bergamo, Italy find evidence of #coronavirus on air pollution. The area is a polluted industrial area, one of the hardest hit by the #COVID19.

https://weather.com/health/coronavirus/news/2020-04-26-coronavirus-found-on-pollution-particles https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.15.20065995v2

SARS-Cov-2 RNA Found on Particulate Matter of Bergamo in Northern Italy: First Preliminary Evidence

In previous communications, we have hypothesized the possibility that SARS-CoV-2 virus could be present on particulate matter (PM) during the spreading of the infection, consistently with evidence...

https://weather.com/health/coronavirus/news/2020-04-26-coronavirus-found-on-pollution-particles

Day 121:
Probably the best news so far on #coronavirus

Oxford vaccine leaps ahead.
6 monkeys (closest to human) inoculated & exposed to heavy doses of virus. 28d later, all monkeys are healthy.

If human trials succeed next month, can mass-produce by Sep.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/27/world/europe/coronavirus-vaccine-update-oxford.html?campaign_id=154&emc=edit_cb_20200427&instance_id=17992&nl=coronavirus-briefing&regi_id=68426923&segment_id=26100&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77

(Infectiousness/transmissibility not confirmed)

Another study detected airborne #Coronavirus in Wuhan hospitals.

While further studies going on this, scientists say it's best to avoid small confined/non-ventilated spaces. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/health/coronavirus-hospital-aerosols.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200429&instance_id=18075&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=68426923&section=topNews&segment_id=26244&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77

Airborne Coronavirus Detected in Wuhan Hospitals

While the RNA of the virus was found in tiny droplets in China, scientists don’t know if it was capable of transmitting the virus.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/health/coronavirus-hospital-aerosols.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200429&instance_id=18075&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=68426923&section=topNews&segment_id=26244&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77

(Some) kids are falling ill with a baffling ailment related to #Covid19.

Symptoms ranging from reddened tongues to enlarged coronary arteries. Believed to be an immune over-reaction.

Emerging in New York, earlier in Europe, near-death cases, no deaths. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/nyregion/kawasaki-disease-coronavirus.html

Children Are Falling Ill With a Baffling Ailment Related to Covid-19

No children are known to have died so far, but several have ended up in intensive care with mysterious symptoms that include enlarged coronary arteries.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/nyregion/kawasaki-disease-coronavirus.html

A 5-year-old has died of a mysterious (but currently very rare) illness linked to the #coronavirus in New York.

73 kids in the area had been reported, which doctors have labeled “pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome.”

https://twitter.com/dumindaxsb/status/1257875048796499969 #COVID19

https://twitter.com/dumindaxsb/status/1257875048796499969

Despite downplaying by politicians, experts believe that #coronavirus is going to stay with us for years, probably until a mass affordable vaccine is available.

https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/01/three-potential-futures-for-covid-19/?campaign_id=154&emc=edit_cb_20200508&instance_id=18350&nl=coronavirus-briefing&regi_id=68426923&segment_id=27020&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77

This is an interview of the same epidemiologist in March: https://twitter.com/dumindaxsb/status/1238837691774468096 #COVID19

China’s ‘bat woman’ researcher, deputy director at Wuhan Lab warns #coronavirus is just ‘tip of iceberg’

"If we want to prevent the next infectious-disease outbreak, we must go in advance to learn of these unknown viruses"

https://nypost.com/2020/05/25/chinese-researcher-warns-coronavirus-is-just-tip-of-iceberg/ #COVID19 #Wuhan

China’s ‘bat woman’ researcher warns coronavirus is just ‘tip of iceberg’

China’s “bat woman” researcher warns that the deadly coronavirus surfacing now is “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of what humans may soon face without a global

https://nypost.com/2020/05/25/chinese-researcher-warns-coronavirus-is-just-tip-of-iceberg/

Day 151:

5 months later, studies show that only a small portion of the population has developed antibodies against #coronavirus. At least 60% is required to build a herd immunity.

A vaccine is the one & only hope now.

Cases: 6m
Deaths: 367k

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/28/upshot/coronavirus-herd-immunity.html?campaign_id=154&emc=edit_cb_20200528&instance_id=18902&nl=coronavirus-briefing&regi_id=68426923&segment_id=29483&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77 #COVID19

A #COVID19 DNA study, first to document a strong statistical link has narrowed down 2 spots in human genome.

Having TypeA blood increases the likelihood of needing oxygen by 50%

2nd spot is not clear, related to causing immune overreactions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/health/coronavirus-blood-type-genetics.html?campaign_id=154&emc=edit_cb_20200604&instance_id=19100&nl=coronavirus-briefing&regi_id=68426923&segment_id=30119&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77 #coronavirus

Genes May Leave Some People More Vulnerable to Severe Covid-19

Geneticists have turned up intriguing links between DNA and the disease. Patients with Type A blood, for example, seem to be at greater risk.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/health/coronavirus-blood-type-genetics.html?campaign_id=154&emc=edit_cb_20200604&instance_id=19100&nl=coronavirus-briefing&regi_id=68426923&segment_id=30119&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77

Italy found #coronavirus traces in wastewater collected in Dec 2019. Suggesting #COVID19 was already circulating in northern Italy before China reported it.

Earlier France found the virus in a pneumonia biosample taken on Dec 27. https://twitter.com/dumindaxsb/status/1257893166205685763

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-sewage/italy-sewage-study-suggests-covid-19-was-there-in-december-2019-idUSKBN23Q1J9

https://twitter.com/dumindaxsb/status/1257893166205685763

Day:175

Cases: 9m
Deaths: 471k

As the world ease restrictions for economic & psychological reasons, #coronavirus keeps accelerating exponentially.

The global cases count just passed 1m new cases per week mark.

(those drops are Mondays, probably due to closed labs in weekend)

Vaccine alliance finds manufacturing capacity for 4 billion doses of #coronavirus vaccines.

Planning for eight to 10 regional distribution sites “so that we don’t have to make everything centrally and try and ship it around the world”

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cepi-vaccines-excl/exclusive-vaccine-alliance-finds-manufacturing-capacity-for-4-billion-doses-of-coronavirus-vaccines-idUSKBN23V3D0 #COVID19

Exclusive: Vaccine alliance finds manufacturing capacity for 4 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines

An influential foundation focused on preparation and response to epidemics that is backing nine potential coronavirus vaccines has identified manufacturers with capacity to produce four billion doses...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cepi-vaccines-excl/exclusive-vaccine-alliance-finds-manufacturing-capacity-for-4-billion-doses-of-coronavirus-vaccines-idUSKBN23V3D0

Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems of #COVID19

We thought #coronavirus was only respiratory. Turns out, it goes after pancreas, heart, liver, brain, kidney, etc + neurological complications.

For many, damage is permanent. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-effects/scientists-just-beginning-to-understand-the-many-health-problems-caused-by-covid-19-idUSKBN23X1BZ

Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19

Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and health systems for years to come,...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-effects/scientists-just-beginning-to-understand-the-many-health-problems-caused-by-covid-19-idUSKBN23X1BZ

Day: 188

Cases: 11.5m
Deaths: 0.5m

@WHO still maintains that #coronavirus is not airborne.

239 scientists in 32 countries have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people, & are calling to revise its recommendations.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/04/health/239-experts-with-one-big-claim-the-coronavirus-is-airborne.html #COVID19

239 Experts With One Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne

The W.H.O. has resisted mounting evidence that viral particles floating indoors are infectious, some scientists say. The agency maintains the research is still inconclusive.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/04/health/239-experts-with-one-big-claim-the-coronavirus-is-airborne.html

Day 202:

BEST NEWS SO FAR!

Oxford & CanSino vaccines showing expected immune response in preliminary human trials.

Both using adenovirus to carry #coronavirus genes into human body & prepare the immune system to fight #COVID19.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/oxford-coronavirus-vaccine-triggers-immune-response-trial-shows

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cansinobio/cansino-covid-19-vaccine-shows-immune-response-in-human-trial-idUSKCN24L1NP

Oxford coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response, trial shows

Early results also indicate vaccine is safe, raising hopes it could help end pandemic

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/oxford-coronavirus-vaccine-triggers-immune-response-trial-shows

Day 232:

Thousands of people packed into a mask-less water park party in the central city of #Wuhan, where the #coronavirus originated ~9 months ago. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1295345558270488577

Globally,

Cases: 22m
Deaths: 779k

#COVID19

https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1295345558270488577

Day 275: Cases: 34m Deaths: 1m

India, to be #1 in reported cases in few weeks.

According to 1 of the largest study their:
-Children of all ages spread it.
-5% responsible for 80% of infections.
-Avg hospital stay before death is only 5d (vs 2w in US)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/health/covid-india-children.html?campaign_id=154&emc=edit_cb_20200930&instance_id=22681&nl=coronavirus-briefing&regi_id=68426923&segment_id=39492&te=1&user_id=0f46b8320e67275dde26789428079c77

Day 302:

Cases: 43.9m
Deaths: 1.1m

India's 1st wave peaked & slowing.

Non-peer-reviewed study of 84k people has found, recovered severe #COVID19 patients may suffer significant brain function decline.

Equivalent to brain ageing by 10yrs.

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL8N2HI38G #coronavirus

COVID's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years

People recovering from COVID-19 may suffer significant brain function impacts, with the worst cases of the infection linked to mental decline equivalent to the brain ageing by 10 years, researchers...

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL8N2HI38G

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