Wuhan China's Corona Virus Wuhan, SARS and MERS Comparisons
CORONA VIRUS
The recent discovery and Global awareness fo this Conona Virus has given the world organization a headache, why? well after research on preparation carried out by the world health organization in countries globally it was discovered that they all fell short of a complete stratagy and resolution to manage, restrain and/or contain what would be called epidemic or pandemic that can occur anytime.
Measures that should have been put in place to reduce risks, to create a '' safe guard net'' does not exist.
Other serious well-known viruses
Commonalities and how they differ.
A New Strain of the Corona virus tagged
2019-nCoV
Discovered recently Dec 2019 in China. This strain of the Viruses in the corona virus category may at first cause fever, breathing difficulties, pneumonia and diarrhea. Some are potentially fatal. Others give a mild common cold symptom
WUHAN CITY
Here in China the frustation and fear of families with children is second to none, and suspected families knowing or believing they have this virus, In WUHAN Are unable to remove their believed uninfected children from the fallout, exit blockades on leaving the city are in place. So where does that leave the uninfected?
Public Transport In Wuhan Suspended Due To Coronavirus Concerns
SHENZHEN SOUTH CHINA
I am in Shenzhen
south of china but with a few reported cases of infected individuals arriving from inner china has caused a stir and huge concerns, metros, buses, trains and planes are implementing serious 'metered body heat sensor' checks, also disinfecting on a grand scale is common place
Families are warned to stay at home wherever they can and be vigil to cleanliness and well being
masks are sold out in shops and just about everywhere [though not heavily populated currently due to the Chinese holiday period] masks are seen everywhere you go.
Chinese have now been advised that the holiday period is now extended to the 2nd Feb in presumably in respect of this troubled situation it seems
INTERNATIONAL NEWS REPORT
International reports have also suggested and suggest that the virus has already impregnated other countries, USA, FRANCE, EUROPEEAN CONTRIES, MALASIA AND SINGAPORE, HONGKONG of course being one of the most likely location has only recently reported some cases.
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Various Types of masks are in use in china but many are not up to that task and serve no real purpose except to reduce dust and cigarette smoke, surgical options seem better according to reviews
I suggest you are more cautious buying the right types
Suggested Masks types best designed to protect your health
Do not be complacent with this viral storm that is coming make preparations now ladies and gents
be happy and safe in business and life
Chris
Recent Comments
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Wearing a mask generically will be a false reassurance. Once a mask gets wet it can act as a wic, and masks must fit appropriately. Gloves have similar setbacks. If they are worn a long time, the. The oils in your skin break down and allow passage of contaminant. The coronavirus is serious. The problems compound on the forefront of resistant microbes. The DNA coding of which has a weak branch that could transfer amongst species. Let that sink in. This phenomenon is more concerning with epidemics because people want antibiotics that do not work on a virus. The methods we have need to continually adapt. All of a sudden it makes sense to have the Infection Preventionist credentials and use this to describe the truth. I recommend everyone get educated and take action. Before hand washing was discovered, the rate of transmission created tragic potentials and periods of our history laden with death by communicable illness.
Anticipate the changes taking place. We are able to apply what we know and dedicate to taking action on what we learn as you demonstrated. Thank you for this beautiful article. I praise your effort and bringing attention. The awareness that counts in the first hint on outbreaks. Great work.
Wash hands with warm water for full 20 seconds and use a papertowel to shut off the faucet. Remember not to touch the inside of the sink. These are quick handwashing tips to remember. I think purell advanced is good to use and lysol wipes to door handles. I read an Amazon book called Shut In and it really is an eye opener. Disaster preparedness is an ongoing effort, and involves getting ready for the worse case scenario.
Yes Rebecca, you are also informative. All I can say is that people need to take this more seriously than it my seem
Chris
Agreed, thank you for getting the word out. I enjoy reading about this stuff but was afraid it would be frowned by WA with my nursing background if I wrote too many nursey soap boxes or rants here. I don't know why we couldn't have nurse becca visits by zoom here and a comment thread with all sorts of things health related, oh aside from HIPAA haha!
I wonder if it would be self promotion if I offer topics related to health on WA
Thanks for sharing today.
I was in Brisbane, Australia today and have noticed a huge increase in people wearing surgical masks.
People here are certainly taking precautions.
Darren :)
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Thank you for the info!
My pleasure man
:)