The coronavirus continues its spread through China and surrounding Asian countries. The data increasingly show that this virus is wickedly contagious, especially in crowded environments where population density is high — like the densely-packed buildings in cities. As a frightening example: in Japan, a health worker was infected while inspecting a quarantined cruise ship, despite wearing a hazmat suit and taking standard precautions.
On the more positive side, we are hearing “success” stories from those who have now recovered from the virus. These are mostly folks who had less serious cases, which is around 80% of those infected. But, on the more concerning side, evidence is showing that those who recover may not have immunity from catching the virus again. And, that a second infection could potentially result in a much more serious threat to life.
As usual, we still need more detail before drawing hard conclusions. There are many elements still unknown about this virus — such as why the rate of spread appears much lower outside of China than within. We remain committed to scouring the news and science wires until we have the answers. More from Chris Martenson.
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The number of Coronavirus cases is rapidly escalating. There are now more than 60,000 confirmed cases and several new epicenters — the bulk of them still in China, but now quarantines are happening elsewhere as well. There’s a new case in California, meaning that state now has at least seven known patients. Styxhexenhammer666 provides his daily update.
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Patients in Wuhan, at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, dance to stay positive. They are joined by medical staff to entertain themselves by dancing at a makeshift hospital to fight against the virus. More from Reuters.
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Award-winning author Rosemary Gibson discusses here new book China Rx, an investigative report into the dependence on China for the provision of crucial medications and the difficulties it creates for FDA oversight and more importantly for national security. This video is entitled What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet: Our Growing Dependence on China For Medicine. A Health Watch USA Presentation.
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