It isn't yet known if this outbreak will behave like SARS:

https://www.factcheck.org/2020/02/will-the-new-coronavirus-go-away-in-april/

 

It's based on what happened with SARS. Once the outside air temp reaches a certain temperature the virus cannot survive in the wild.

So what's the big problem with balmy Singapore; didn't covid-19 get the memo?

 

Once the outside air temp reaches a certain temperature the virus cannot survive in the wild.

So what's the big problem with balmy Singapore; didn't covid-19 get the memo?

I can't belive that, that a normal temperature will kill it. If that's the case it should mean you can't be infected in a house or any where that's heated.

 

I would expect the seasonality of Corona would be perhaps similar to the regular flu season. From Wikipedia:

"Cold temperatures lead to drier air, which may dehydrate mucous membranes, preventing the body from effectively defending against respiratory virus infections."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flu_season

 

Hey, don't shoot the messenger. I have no idea if it's right or wrong but that was in some article I read unless it came to me in a dream...

 

Coronavirus isn't like your typical flu virus. SARS was one and done.

 

I have no idea if it's right or wrong but that was in some article I read

You should vette your news outlet. There's a lot of fake news these days. I'd go to the CDC or some medical site to get reliable information.

 

I think it was mentioned as the reason a certain unnamed person was making a declaration that we are safe here in the US...

 

Lack of sun exposure may well be a key factor for these viruses tending to outbreak in winter months. One might consider supplementing vitamin D.

From the previously mentioned Wikipedia article:
"Vitamin D production from Ultraviolet-B in the skin changes with the seasons and affects the immune system.[5][6][7]"

This may be related:
https://www.nutraingredients-asia.c...ation-at-risk-of-severe-vitamin-D-deficiency#

 

Hi,

I seriously doubt he just made that up out of nowhere as some posts seem to allude to.
The President has a ton of technical/medical advisers. As to the exact mechanism we'd have to ask.

 

The President has a ton of technical/medical advisers.

He doesn't take advice. He already knows everything.

 

Found this a little alarming; under the right conditions the virus can survive on surfaces for up to 28 days.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronaviruses-how-long-can-they-survive-on-surfaces

I'd be concerned if I was getting packages from China.

 

Found this a little alarming; under the right conditions the virus can survive on surfaces for up to 28 days.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronaviruses-how-long-can-they-survive-on-surfaces

I'd be concerned if I was getting packages from China.

I gave up on receiving components from ebay/ali when all my suppliers died.

" This seller is currently away until Feb 20, 2020. If you make a purchase, there may be a delay in processing your order. "


1st it was Feb2, then Feb11, then Feb17...

That's all folks!

 

Can we keep from invoking politicians in general?

 

A post intent on bringing politics into the discussion was removed.

 

I'm fed of this virus everywhere in the news and in every sources. I can't stand it any more, I'm waiting for the moment when this hype subside.

It's only just beginning, and if you thought the "hype" is overwhelming now, just wait until nationally sanctioned news/social networks loose control of the narrative, supply-chains collapse, and social unrest breaks over our carefully constructed realities.
To misquote John Lennon, "̶̶̶̶ Viruses is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

Bolster yourself, we'll need "strongsouls" to get us through the dark days ahead.

 

Here is a light-hearted deconstruction of the phenomenon.

 

Hello,

Read this: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001359446/anti-malaria-drug-prevents-coronavirus-infection

Bertus

 

Interesting but in vitro tested, no actual human tests are done and the Med is >$25 per pill and is a prophylactic only? In other words, it may prevent if taken regularly (dosage/day? by treating doctors and nurses) at quite a cost that insurance probably won't cover. Wonder how much of the drug is available. I did see an article over a week ago mentioning it and chinas capacity to manufacture it.

 

Except in China, big pharma and outrageous list prices for drugs to make it look like insurance is paying more than it really does don't exist. I am sure the Chinese government gets the drug quite cheaply for the cost of manufacture.

Even in small amounts, chloroquine can be bought retail as a chemical and is much cheaper or about $4 per 250 mg pill $1.60 per gram or $0.40 per 250 mg pill:


Even that price is high compared to how easy it is to make.

EDIT: @wayneh Thank you for fixing my decimals.