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14 Apr 2020, 7:02 pm

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But numerous scientists have said that the virus is "zoogenic" (ie natural origin).


That is just a theory. China has restricted scientist from investigating the cause. The main problem is that this zoogenic origin theory is related to a specific type of bat called a horseshoe bats.

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This type of bat is not located near Wuhan nor is this type of bat sold in the wet market. But it is used in both Chinese virology labs near Wuhan. One of these labs is almost adjacent to the wet market that is blamed for the initial infection.

This thread has been going on for a long time and there are several discussions scattered throughout that explore the possibility that the virus originated in the lab from experimentation on horseshoe bats and then was accidentally released to the general population. Since this virus is known for a high number of asymptomatic infections (people who show no symptoms), it is even possible that the initial spreader may have not even exhibited symptoms.


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I was TOTALLY convinced the coronavirus outbreak was caused by the Wuhan wet markets.
Then I was TOTALLY convinced it was the result of the ccp bio-lab.
Then TOTALLY back to the wet markets.
And now THIS! 8O

I'm in hospital, now, for whiplash. :mrgreen:

<humorous mode on standby>

I'll just wait until the coronavirus dust settles. :wink:



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14 Apr 2020, 7:48 pm

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More than 50 per cent of fines issued for breaching coronavirus restrictions have been ­issued to people aged between 18 and 29, as young Victorians f...


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China’s horrific wet markets must be held to account
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14 Apr 2020, 7:57 pm

Even if the zoonotic theory is not accurate, the fact remains, the COVID-19 virus is identical to the virus in Pangolins (Chinese Armidillo) which is eaten in Wuhan, and that it also appears to be capable now of transmission from human back to animals



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14 Apr 2020, 8:35 pm

Today was highest COVID19 death count in America.

2100 died.


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14 Apr 2020, 9:38 pm

What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


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14 Apr 2020, 9:46 pm

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What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Spare a thought for school students who will lose 2 yrs from their education



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14 Apr 2020, 9:59 pm

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What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Spare a thought for school students who will lose 2 yrs from their education


Remote learning?



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14 Apr 2020, 10:00 pm

cyberdad wrote:
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What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Spare a thought for school students who will lose 2 yrs from their education

Think of the poor parents.


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14 Apr 2020, 10:02 pm

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What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Everybody will need to stay home for 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks 6 months 12 months 18 months 24 months.



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14 Apr 2020, 10:02 pm

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What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


It took a while, but they eventually found a good treatment for HIV.

The amount of medical talent working the coronavirus is enormous.
No guarantees that there will be a vaccine, but the incentive is huge.
I am optimistic.

My best advice, however:
Stop breeding! :mrgreen:



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14 Apr 2020, 10:04 pm

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Think of the poor parents.


Bwahahahaha.
You breeders asked for it. :mrgreen:



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14 Apr 2020, 10:04 pm

TheRobotLives wrote:
Today was highest COVID19 death count in America.

2100 died.


The tally is now at +2,407. Nearly half of which is NY and NJ.



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14 Apr 2020, 10:06 pm

Magna wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
CubsBullsBears wrote:
What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Spare a thought for school students who will lose 2 yrs from their education


Remote learning?


Society might have to make the change.
In outback Australia, I think remote learning is the go.



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14 Apr 2020, 10:10 pm

Vaccines, Antibodies and Drug Libraries

https://time.com/5819965/coronavirus-tr ... -research/



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14 Apr 2020, 11:30 pm

Magna wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
CubsBullsBears wrote:
What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Spare a thought for school students who will lose 2 yrs from their education


Remote learning?


I think disadvantaged students without good internet connection and children with developmental delays will suffer the most from remote learning. Younger children need play/social interaction with friends for normal development.



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14 Apr 2020, 11:31 pm

Misslizard wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
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What the hell!?!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/health/s ... index.html


Spare a thought for school students who will lose 2 yrs from their education

Think of the poor parents.

Indeed