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[GeorgPrime]

By the way, how many people are watching this thread purely for the disaster porn?

Its exciting to know that you may be the next person who gets infected

 

[hemo memo]

With how China and the world reacted to this, do you think we can survive a zombie virus?

 

[sinnergy]

With how China and the world reacted to this, do you think we can survive a zombie virus?

No, sadly.

 

[lyan]

hope it slows down because this is getting weird if every country starts to have over 100 per day

OTHER PLACES	Cases	Deaths	Notes	Links
Diamond Princess	691	3	36 serious, 1 recovered	Source
South Korea	833	7	7 serious, 17 recovered	Source
Japan	146*	1	7 serious, 23 recovered	Source
Singapore	89	0	5 critical, 49 recovered	Source
Hong Kong	74	2	4 critical, 2 serious, 5 recovered	Source
Italy	155	4	25 serious	Source
Thailand	35	0	2 serious, 15 recovered	Source
United States	35	0	5 recovered	Source
Iran	47	12		Source
Taiwan	28	1	2 recovered	Source
Malaysia	22	0	17 recovered	Source
Australia	22	0	11 recovered	Source
Germany	16	0	14 recovered	Source
Vietnam	16	0	14 recovered	Source
UAE	13	0	2 serious, 3 recovered	Source
France	12	1	10 recovered	Source
Macau	10	0	5 recovered	Source
United Kingdom	13	0	8 recovered	Source
Canada	10	0	3 recovered	Source
Philippines	3	1	2 recovered	Source
India	3	0	3 recovered	Source
Kuwait	3	0		Source
Russia	2	0	2 recovered	Source
Spain	2	0	2 recovered	Source
Nepal	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Cambodia	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Sri Lanka	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Finland	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Sweden	1	0		Source
Belgium	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Egypt	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Israel	2	0		Source
Lebanon	1	0		Source
Bahrain	1	0		Source
Afghanistan	1	0		Source
TOTAL	2,292	32	82 serious/critical

I hope the mortality rate in Iran is not what happens once healthcare is overwhelmed.

 

[jts]

With how China and the world reacted to this, do you think we can survive a zombie virus?

Zombie virus seems much easier to handle because you can see it coming and doesn't transmit over the air. Containing it is much more achievable.

 

[andrespi]

So, reporting from Veneto, italy; living roughly less than 30 minutes from a town in north east italy that have been closed off (so same county/province but not very close). Here it has become a bit mad. The small shops have been emptied, people bought as much as they can in the previous days. My parents tried to go to a minimarket, they needed some stuff (mostly soaps, shampoos and things like that) and didn't want to go to the big shopping mall, they told me most stuff and shelves were mostly empty. Some shops have put a sign on their front entrance with a notice that masks have sold out. And also some people who had the chance have been leaving Veneto in a rush, going to family and relatives in the South.

The children's playground in front of my street has been completely empty for two days now, even though there was quite a good weather and it's usually full of people in regular days. The staff that cleaned my building (I live in a flat) this morning came completely dressed with full masks and gloves (like those you see in pandemic/epidemic movies).

 

[Porcile]

So, reporting from Veneto, italy; living roughly 30 minutes by car, from two towns in north east italy that have been closed off (so same county/province but pretty far from). Here it is madness. The small shops have been emptied, people bought as much as they can in the previous days. Some shops have put a sign on their front entrance with a notice that masks have sold out. Some people who had the chance have been leaving Veneto in a rush, going to family and relatives in the South.

The children's playground in front of my street has been completely empty for two days now, even though there was quite a good weather and it's usually full of people in regular days. The staff that cleaned my building (I live in a flat) this morning came completely dressed with full masks and gloves (like those you see in movies).

Good to hear that people are acting rationally and not panicking at all.

 

[GeorgPrime]

With how China and the world reacted to this, do you think we can survive a zombie virus?

Just imagine before China says anything there will be already 1000 of Zombies.

And after that they will just try to bomb everything away.

I just dont hope its like Walking Dead. You die (doesnt matter how) and you come back as a zombie lol

 

[mcz117chief]

Zombie virus seems much easier to handle because you can see it coming and doesn't transmit over the air. Containing it is much more achievable.

Zombie virus doesn't even make sense practically. How are new zombies made? By bites? So zombies only gently bite you so that you are still a good carrier zombie when you turn or do they viciously attack you so by the time you transition you are just a heap of meat not being able to infect anybody? It's just too stupid to work.

 

[Sakura]

And also some people who had the chance have been leaving Veneto in a rush, going to family and relatives in the South.

And this is how it spreads.

 

[GeorgPrime]

And this is how it spreads.

Jeah just imagine half of them already infected but they dont know it.

So the virus could easily be already in south italy.

 

[andrespi]

Also, I just heard that a parapharmacy near my home (probably the last one in our small town that still has masks available since the others have put the sign that they have all been sold off) is selling masks for 6 euro EACH, but they are finishing very quickly according to the store attendant.

 

[sinnergy]

Jeah just imagine half of them already infected but they dont know it.

So the virus could easily be already in south italy.

Yes, instead of staying in town and keep the rest save ... it’s not that hard.

But that’s on the government for not educating people for the past 1,5 months ... all governments worldwide btw.

People you could be affected without symptoms please stay in your house/town. Call 911 or your doctor for advise if you suspect you are infected.

And if they did that 1,5 months ago!

not hard..

 

[Alx]

Also, I just heard that a parapharmacy near my home (probably the last one in our small town that still has them available since the others have put the sign that they have all been sold off) is selling masks for 6 euro EACH, but they are finishing very quickly according to the store attendant.

I've been wondering, how hard is it to make your own mask ? Probably not an industry-level one with all sanitary certifications, but for most people you just want something that would let you breathe through while blocking water particles, right ? Maybe even any kind of cloth coupled with a water-repellent spray would do.

 

[GeorgPrime]

They already confirmed that now 5 people died in Italy.

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[Ma-Yuan]

They already confirmed that now 5 people died in Italy.

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if this goes on they have to look down like china completely . . .

 

[xrnzaaas]

With how China and the world reacted to this, do you think we can survive a zombie virus?

A zombie virus would have a hard time spreading in China, because they'd simply shoot the infected on sight without asking questions. The western world would probably be a different case, because many people would whine that the infected are still people.

Also as it's already been pointed out it's much tougher to stop something "invisible" from spreading, especially with such a long incubation period.

 

[Teslerum]

I've been wondering, how hard is it to make your own mask ? Probably not an industry-level one with all sanitary certifications, but for most people you just want something that would let you breathe through while blocking water particles, right ? Maybe even any kind of cloth coupled with a water-repellent spray would do.

Don't. Masks are overrated and expecting security from them will only make you sloppy enough to get infected in other ways. Regulary perform hygiene, pay attention to your hands and don't engange in too much physical contact or crowded areas., Best you can do.

 

[Doczu]

With how China and the world reacted to this, do you think we can survive a zombie virus?

- depends on the incubation period and how long before we see the first case.
- is it transmitted by bites or like a typical flu virus?
- there is a whole other level of dangers and societal collapse that could occur that is a lot more deadly than the virus itself

 

[Alx]

Don't. Masks are overrated and expecting security from them will only make you sloppy enough to get infected in other ways. Regulary perform hygiene, pay attention to your hands and don't engange in too much physical contact or crowded areas., Best you can do.

I wasn't considering it for myself actually (no trace of contagion in my area), more like a way for anxious people to find a workaround, even if it's more of a "magic feather" thing. Which wouldn't/shouldn't prevent them from also following basic hygiene rules.

 

[haadim]

8 people dead now in Korea.

Kids schools are all suspended for at least a week.

Insane lines to buy precious face masks.

Starting to smell a wee bit apocalyptic ,,,,,

 

[Ma-Yuan]

that solves the issue of a pandemic ><

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

I'm not surprised at all by the numbers, mainstream media convinced people it's like the flu, and the cretins eat it up.
It takes one of them cretins to infect dozens.

But you shouldn't go spreading the flew either!

 

[Mista]

It reached the middle east. Thank you Iran fucks

 

[Naru]

that solves the issue of a pandemic ><

This is beyond ridiculous.

Here is the old system if anyone is interested: https://www.who.int/influenza/resources/documents/pandemic_phase_descriptions_and_actions.pdf

So basically we are at Phase 6 already.

What is phase 6?
Phase 6 is a pandemic, according to the WHO definition.

 

[hemo memo]

A zombie virus would have a hard time spreading in China, because they'd simply shoot the infected on sight without asking questions. The western world would probably be a different case, because many people would whine that the infected are still people.

Also as it's already been pointed out it's much tougher to stop something "invisible" from spreading, especially with such a long incubation period.

The Walking Dead tells a different story about the western world.

 

[Ma-Yuan]

This is beyond ridiculous.

The whole behavior of the WHO is beyond ridiculous so far.

 

[Sakura]

I've been wondering, how hard is it to make your own mask ? Probably not an industry-level one with all sanitary certifications, but for most people you just want something that would let you breathe through while blocking water particles, right ? Maybe even any kind of cloth coupled with a water-repellent spray would do.

I mean, you could. If you went all in, you could even put say a metal wire or something in it to try to secure it better to your face. It probably wouldn't be all that worse than the cheap ones you buy at a store. You'd have to make sure to clean it well and take proper care of it of course.
In reality though it ain't going to protect you all that much. Plenty of doctors catching the illness after all. People just like to feel safe, and see masks for sale that advertise they block 99.9% of viruses and shit.
It's probably best for people who are sick, to stop as much virus getting out in the air when they cough as possible.

 

[GeorgPrime]

that solves the issue of a pandemic ><

They nailed it xD

 

[Sakura]

Why would the WHO, the World Health Organization, not have a process to declare a pandemic? How would they determine whether to declare one or not then? Shit makes no sense.

 

[Porcile]

Just stick one of these on your face like this guy. Same thing.

 

[Alx]

Just stick one of these on your face like this guy. Same thing.

Also convenient in case of nosebleed.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

The WHO took the money and now they are running

 

[rabbitontherun]

Also, I just heard that a parapharmacy near my home (probably the last one in our small town that still has masks available since the others have put the sign that they have all been sold off) is selling masks for 6 euro EACH, but they are finishing very quickly according to the store attendant.

I work for a big hospital in europe and we bought the last remaining masks from our supplier for over €12/pc (regular price was €0,96/pc couple weeks ago). It's crazy

 

[Insane Metal]

that solves the issue of a pandemic ><

FUCKING PIECES OF SHIT

 

[Ma-Yuan]

'No one cares': Locked-in Wuhan residents adapt to find food

BEIJING: The lockdown of Guo Jing

www.bangkokpost.com

Reads like a horror story . . .

But what scares her most is the lack of control -- first, the entire city was sealed off, and then residents were limited to exiting their compound once every three days.


Now even that has been taken away.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

WHO should not be funded, China used them like puppet mouth pieces

OTHER PLACES	Cases	Deaths	Notes	Links
Diamond Princess	691	3	36 serious, 1 recovered	Source
South Korea	833	8	6 serious, 22 recovered	Source
Japan	146*	1	7 serious, 23 recovered	Source
Singapore	90	0	7 critical, 49 recovered	Source
Hong Kong	79	2	4 critical, 2 serious, 12 recovered	Source
Italy	222	5	24 serious, 1 recovered	Source
Thailand	35	0	2 serious, 15 recovered	Source
United States	35	0	5 recovered	Source
Iran	47	12		Source
Taiwan	30	1	2 recovered	Source
Malaysia	22	0	17 recovered	Source
Australia	22	0	11 recovered	Source
Germany	16	0	14 recovered	Source
Vietnam	16	0	14 recovered	Source
UAE	13	0	2 serious, 3 recovered	Source
France	12	1	10 recovered	Source
Macau	10	0	5 recovered	Source
United Kingdom	13	0	8 recovered	Source
Canada	10	0	3 recovered	Source
Philippines	3	1	2 recovered	Source
India	3	0	3 recovered	Source
Kuwait	3	0		Source
Russia	2	0	2 recovered	Source
Spain	2	0	2 recovered	Source
Nepal	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Cambodia	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Sri Lanka	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Finland	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Sweden	1	0		Source
Belgium	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Egypt	1	0	1 recovered	Source
Israel	2	0		Source
Lebanon	1	0		Source
Bahrain	1	0		Source
Afghanistan	1	0		Source
Iraq	1	0		Source
TOTAL	2,368	34	83 serious/critical

 

[Insane Metal]

Singapore handling this like champs.

Iran though...........................................

 

[bRacing]

I don’t understand why there isn’t a staff post telling us how to speak about the virus. Why is no one telling me how to think properly!?

 

[GobbledeeGoo]

'No one cares': Locked-in Wuhan residents adapt to find food

BEIJING: The lockdown of Guo Jing

www.bangkokpost.com

Reads like a horror story . . .

But what scares her most is the lack of control -- first, the entire city was sealed off, and then residents were limited to exiting their compound once every three days.


Now even that has been taken away.

IDK why theyre not using drones for food delivery or something.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Singapore handling this like champs.

Iran though...........................................

Iran is now saying they don’t have the testing due to sanctions so

 

[Smiles and Cries]

One more death in Italy raising the total 6

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

I mean, you could. If you went all in, you could even put say a metal wire or something in it to try to secure it better to your face. It probably wouldn't be all that worse than the cheap ones you buy at a store. You'd have to make sure to clean it well and take proper care of it of course.
In reality though it ain't going to protect you all that much. Plenty of doctors catching the illness after all. People just like to feel safe, and see masks for sale that advertise they block 99.9% of viruses and shit.
It's probably best for people who are sick, to stop as much virus getting out in the air when they cough as possible.

These filters, n95, p100 etc are all electrostatically charged. They do this because the particles are still small enough to permeate the filter material, the masks need to allow air to pass through so breathing resistance isnt too high. So the electrostatic charge "grabs" the particles as it flows through. That is also why the manufacturer says to discard them if they get wet. Using some McGuyver'd filter probably won't help much you're right.

 

[nush]

The WHO took the money and now they are running

Really looking that way, no joke.

 

[sinnergy]

that solves the issue of a pandemic ><

What . Good thing they prove me wrong

Amazing ... they just don’t want to call it a pandemic. Amazing work by some of the brightest people on the face of the planet

don’t call it by it’s name.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

 

[Breakage]

Is the two weeks isolation period even reliable anymore? I heard people with the virus have gone longer than that without symptoms.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Is the two weeks isolation period even reliable anymore? I heard people with the virus have gone longer than that without symptoms.

No 28 days is safer

 

[andrespi]

So, the town council near where I live just published a new post on their official facebook page. Apparently they are reporting two new confirmed cases of people with coronavirus, in the town just bordering the one where I live. One person has been hospitalized and the other has been quarantined inside his house. This town is just a few minutes by car (and less than 10 km) from where I live. Welp... just a matter of time before it gets in my town too. I'm locking myself in until this madness ends (luckily I'm a freelancer and work remotely), not that local shops have anything anymore for sale (unless someone dares to go in the big shopping mall nearby).

"Fun fact": I saw a few hours ago, my neighbour coming home with a cart and several bags (and I mean a LOT of bags) full of stuff just coming back from the supermarket. Apparently they made "one last run" to the mall to stock up.

 

[Breakage]

No 28 days is safer

That's what I heard too. Isolated for a month. That's gonna be a tough task on a large scale.