@Stealth83 : I think the fear factor is high because the virus is very contagious 😷 I don't think 🤔 no one would like to in isolation not knowing what the end result will be

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The strain of coronavirus surfaced in December and has spread through parts of Asia, sickening hundreds and killing at least 17 people. The authorities in China have since closed off Wuhan, a city of more than 11 million people, by canceling flights and trains leaving the city, and suspending bus, subway and ferry service within it. Travel restrictions have been extended to several cities nearby.www.wsj.com/articles /what-we-know-about- the-wuhan-virus-1157 9716128How is the virus spread among humans?Seven strains are known to infect humans, including the virus in Wuhan. They can be spread by coughing, kissing or making contact with saliva, Chinese officials say. Four of the strains cause common colds. Two other strains, however, have been extremely deadly: Severe acute respiratory syndrome, known as SARS, and Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, are coronaviruses.The mortality rate from the Wuhan virus is tracking at roughly 3%. Many patients who have died were over 60 years old, had other illnesses such as diabetes and were admitted to hospitals when their illness was advanced.

Right now, it is believed to have started in a meat market where a variety of live animals, including everything from foxes to snakes is on the menu. Two particular snakes are extremely toxic. In the people who have tested positive for this so far, snake DNA has shown up in the virus. It is believed it might have started in bats, which were eaten by snakes, which were in turn eaten by humans. It seems to be diseases are jumping species now.

@susieq : Yes. Unfortunately, my son and the kids are supposed to go to China, but might have to cancel if the virus is still going strong in March.

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New information:www.dailymail.co.uk/ health/article-79280 63/Wuhan-doctor-dies -nine-days-contThe Wuhan coronavirus has now infected more than 1,400 people around the world with most cases in ChinaThe virus has also been detected in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Nepal, and the United States.One doctor has died.www.dailymail.co.uk/ news/article-7928885 /US-cities-high-aler t-two-coronavirTwo cases have been confirmed in the US - a man in Washington state and a 60-year-old woman in Chicago

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I haven't heard any updates on the test results from the A&M student being released. I will keep you posted if I hear anything.

@Stealth83 : This is normal in China as Government has a strong mandate. This hospital will be built in 10 days. They have locked about 35 million people in 14 different cities. That's incredible power of government!

Yes, I was released earlier today and came back home. Hit up the Pearland Town center and was still not feeling 100% so I came home to take a nap.

The vaccine will take a year until available to public. To be safe, I wouldn't travel to China in March. Why risk your life?? A 34 year old did pass away so it's not confined only to elderly.
Plus, Airlines should give refunds or credit for China flights that were booked before this outbreak.

There is a 3rd case in the US and they are saying that the virus can be spread before people have any symptoms. It does not sound good. 50 people have died in China now.