Coronavirus outbreak

[MichaelO]

While it might not be 100% effective in isolating the sick, everyone in and out of Hongkong airport had their temperature checked a month ago (I happened to be there) and would be barred from flights if they had a fever. This seems still not the case with flights out of Italy to Europe or UK, and afaik there is still no control on any European land borders either.

I think the opportunity to contain it has unfortunately long gone.

Not true - we had our temperatures taken as we arrived at Rome airport over two weeks ago.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Here’s the latest advice from the W.H.O.
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Any sedentary person aged 40 upwards then.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Not true - we had our temperatures taken as we arrived at Rome airport over two weeks ago.

Same here!

 

[slowmotion]

Four and a half weeks ago, Colombo Airport in Sri Lanka had a Flir IR camera taking temperature readings of everybody passing through arrivals.

 

[marinyork]

Same here!

Italty. Bologna airport was taking temperatures with infra red readers on peoples' foreheads of all non-schengen arrivals 3.5 weeks ago. There were no outbound checks whatsoever though.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Italty. Bologna airport was taking temperatures with infra red readers on peoples' foreheads of all non-schengen arrivals 3.5 weeks ago. There were no outbound checks whatsoever though.

Same as Rome then....
Nothing coming into the UK.

 

[GetAGrip]

Wouldn't fatalities for the elderly from this virus be in addition to the death rate from flu, ie. attacking older/vulnerable folk who have had the flue jab. I do worry that there seems to be a "don't panic it's only the old and they're going to die soon anyway" attitude. Surely the elderly alone are somebodies Granny, Grandad, uncle etc. and as such are just as important part of the community as the rest of us. Stepping up personal, home and work hygiene practises is just common sense. Taking care of each others needs should not be deemed as panick.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Just starting the week today by flying to Hungary via Vienna, then Hamburg, Bremerhaven and back to the UK, home to Deal via Abingdon and Nottingham. If that doesn’t get this virus spread I don’t know what will....

 

[Andy in Germany]

Germany seems to be holding steady with 57 cases and no deaths as of today. They're investing a lot in tracking down anyone who may have had contact with a known patient and isolating them ASAP. I'm wondering if they'll close the borders (as in, put checks in place, not stretch barbed wire over the road) it's been done before on occasions like this.

Meanwhile Brother in Law in Japan has been told to cancel his wedding celebration. I can see the point of this as he and his bride are doctors and about 98% of the guests work in major hospitals in Tokyo.

 

[Mo1959]

I do worry that there seems to be a "don't panic it's only the old and they're going to die soon anyway" attitude. Surely the elderly alone are somebodies Granny, Grandad, uncle etc. and as such are just as important part of the community as the rest of us.

Totally agree. We are all going to be elderly some day. Most elderly people I know still love life and want to continue living for a bit longer. I don't like feeling like they are somehow being pushed down the list of priorities.

 

[marinyork]

Same as Rome then....
Nothing coming into the UK.

Well somewhat earlier than Rome was quoted, although given the 14 day monitoring and isolation, probably just as well.

 

[kingrollo]

Germany seems to be holding steady with 57 cases and no deaths as of today. They're investing a lot in tracking down anyone who may have had contact with a known patient and isolating them ASAP. I'm wondering if they'll close the borders (as in, put checks in place, not stretch barbed wire over the road) it's been done before on occasions like this.

Meanwhile Brother in Law in Japan has been told to cancel his wedding celebration. I can see the point of this as he and his bride are doctors and about 98% of the guests work in major hospitals in Tokyo.

Unless the people collecting the German results are sick with CV

 

[kingrollo]

It's bit like cycling. We know the risks and take steps to minimise them.

I upped my handwashing and told family to do same . I'm not sitting in the house like a hermit unless I am instructed to do so.

Not much you can do - like cycling a lot comes down to luck.

 

[kingrollo]

Rumours UK up to 35 positive cases now.

Good luck all !!

 

[MichaelO]

Rumours UK up to 35 positive cases now.

Good luck all !!

Of which 8 have already made a full recovery.