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[*] Is coronavirus (COVID-19) killing people?
TheArcGIS trackerhas a great interface.Coronatracfonker.comhas a slightly different visualization method.
[*] How many people have COVID-19 in the United States?
We dont know that number because so few people are being tested for it.
[*] Is it going to kill me?
Old people and men seem to be most at risk, according toStat Newsas of March 11.
It seems young people with no underlying health conditions recover quickly and at home.
[*] What does it feel like to have coronavirus?
A COVID-19 tracker as of March 11, 2020
And that was probably the worst symptom.
It really bothered me.
I also had a raking cough.
And it was happening so much, I lost my voice.
Sometimes, I couldnt make any sound at all.
Sometimes, I sounded like a frog.
Here is a full video of their announcement.
[*] Is coronavirus overblown?
We dont know because we dont have enough information yet.
2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab.
[*] Why should we be extremely cautious if we dont know 100%?
So, yes, extreme caution is important.
Here isChris Hayes adding more context as to why.
This firsthand account fromItaly offers a dire warning.
The news media in the US has not captured the severity of what is happening here.
The only way to stop this virus is to limit contagion.
And the only way to limit contagion is for millions of people to change their behavior today.
If you are in Europe or the US you are weeks away from where we are today in Italy.
I can hear you now.
Its just a flu.
It only affects old people with preconditions
There are 2 reasons why Coronavirus has brought Italy to its knees.
There is 2 week incubation period and many who have it never show symptoms.
Because to be clear, this national lock down, is a hail mary.
Today the ICUs in Lombardy are at capacity more than capacity.
They have begun to put ICU units in the hallways.
who will need care.
This will only get worse.
There are a finite number of drs, nurses, medical staff and they are getting the virus.
They have also been working non-stop, non-stop for days and days.
You have a chance to make a difference and stop the spread in your country.
If you have a fever, any fever, stay home.
Push for school closures, now.
Soon you will not have a choice, so do what you could now.
The most important step they recommend is washing your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
[*] Social distancing is also probably critical.
No, freaking doesnt solve anything.
An informed response can help, though.
Keep up to date with reputable sources informed by scientists atcdc.govand the resource center fromJohns Hopkins University.
TheFDA also has a page.
[*]What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
Here iswhat the government says to do.
[*] What does Donald Trump think?
On Feb 29, 2020 Trump gave his first press conference on it.
He also announced hed be suspending all travel from Europe for the next 30 days.
He also said hed recommend that progress provide Americans with immediate payroll tax relief.
[*] On March 12th, Coronavirus expert Dr. Fauci and CDC head Dr. Redfield testify before House.
This is ongoing and live below.
[*] What is coronavirus doing to the economy?
The stock market has enteredbear territoryand a recession could be forthcoming.
The economic fallout is complicated.
We have no idea what to expect.
It could be bad, it could be horrendous, it could be fine, it could be anything!
[2] We dont really know what is going on in China….
But its also affecting important things like supply chains ofmaking pharmaceuticals.
[3] Local economies are at great risk.
This is radically oversimplified, but its the basic premise of the threat to small and local businesses.
Most schools, colleges, and corporate campuses are also shutting down.
[*] What does coronavirus look like?
NPR has photos of what it looks likeunder a microscope.
This article showswhat it looks like when it gets into your lungs.
Corona is Latin for crown.
[*] According to Johns Hopkins, coronaviruses normally affect animals.
The current strain of the coronaviruses COVID-19 is currently what we are worried about.
[*] Previous coronaviruses that scared us were SARS and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
It seems that the COVID-19 strain is more contagious than previous coronaviruses.
[*] Where did this coronavirus, COVID-19, come from?
The early hypothesis is it came from a market in Wuhan, China where the first reported outbreak was.
[*] The Chinese government has vowed to crack down even more intensely on these markets.
Never be indifferent again!
I have given instructions on this issue.
[*] So is COVID-19 brand-new?
Yes, it would seem it is, at least in terms of it infecting humans.
That said, coronaviruses like SARS-CoV are not new.
Human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 are two of the viruses responsible for the common cold.
[*] What is up with coronavirus and bats?
So there is a concern bats are also where COVID-19 came from, at least thats a leading hypothesis.
[*] Bats?
Go down thek-hole in this paperorthis one, which dives scientifically and with great complexity into the subject.
[*] What countries have been most impacted?
Other sources say China islyingabout the success of its containment efforts.
Again, as of this writing, we just dont know.
[*] Is containment working anywhere?
In Singapore containment is working, which is wild because initially Singapore was the worst-hit nation outside of China.
[*] Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have coronavirus.
Rita had some chills that came and went.
[*] What is the incubation period for COVID-19?
In other words, if I have it how long does it take for me to show symptoms?
So it seems aboutfive days.
[*] When will coronavirus go away?
Will warm weather get rid of it?
Again, we dont really know.
