Emergence of a Deadly Coronavirus

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I’m not really into this “isolation” thing myself. Do you think I like being holed up in my home?

Read what the epidemiologists say.

There’s a reason why these measures were taken. They were not taken lightly. Do you believe Trump even wanted to isolate people (and himself)?

We might be isolated in NYC longer than most people in the US.

No I think he was pressured into it. Read what epidemiologists said about H1N1 in 2009. It will sound very familiar.

This is a unique virus that’s done unique things.

It’s “novel,” and it’s unpredictable.

Trump is not easily pressured into doing anything.

The same things were said about H1N1.


It's funny how CV is a "novel" virus and is unpredictable.

And yet so many seem to know detailed aspects about it and make predictions they are quite certain of.

It is a “novel” virus—but researchers are digging deeply, and learning lots of things.

Some deaths could be caused solely by this overburdening.

A manifestation of this overburdening is the choice doctors sometimes have to make as to whether to save the life of one person, or another.

Trump Says He May Quarantine New York, Connecticut, New Jersey: 'It's A Hot Spot'

This actually might make sense, unfortunately.

Philly has under 1,000 cases, total. Maybe this has to do with testing. It’s only 90 miles southwest of NYC.

But NYC has had 20,000s cases and 450 deaths.

I’m a born and bred New Yorker. I take pride in my city.

City residents shouldn’t travel outside the area except for essential things.

Not exactly the best phrasing!

Massive deliveries of urns in Wuhan have raised fresh skepticism of China’s coronavirus reporting.


As families in the central Chinese city began picking up the cremated ashes of those who have died from the virus this week, photos began circulating on social media and local media outlets showing vast numbers of urns at Wuhan funeral homes.

China has reported 3,299 coronavirus-related deaths, with most taking place in Wuhan, the epicenter of the global pandemic. But one funeral home received two shipments of 5,000 urns over the course of two days, according to the Chinese media outlet Caixin.

It’s not clear how many of the urns were filled.

Workers at several funeral parlors declined to provide any details to Bloomberg as to how many urns were waiting to be collected, saying they either did not know or were not authorized to share the number.

Source: Urn deliveries in Wuhan raise questions about China's actual coronavirus death toll

Spain's Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Parma has become the first royal to die from the novel coronavirus. The 86-year-old was a cousin of Spain’s King Felipe VI. She died after contracting COVID-19. She was known for her outspoken views and activist work, which led to her nickname the "Red Princess."

Earlier this week, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Prince Charles, became the first British royal to be tested positive for the coronavirus.

“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus. He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual."

Prince Albert of Monaco revealed his positive diagnosis of COVID-19.

Source: Spain's Princess Maria Teresa becomes first royal to die from coronavirus

But what about all those young, healthy people in serious/critical condition?

It’s a small amount.....but still much more than what occurs with “regular” flu.

I do understand the points made in the articles, though....and that (as I’ve stated before) the mortality rate might turn out to be lower.