What about this virus? Covid-19

[Labboy]

Find this very spooky, where did it come from in the first place, man made or just an abberation.

[SussexFamily]

Originally Posted by Labboy

Find this very spooky, where did it come from in the first place, man made or just an abberation.

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An infected animal in a market ... beyond that is unclear

[Labboy]

Thankyou SussexFamily, didn’t know but haven’t seen the news for a couple of days

[SussexFamily]

Originally Posted by Labboy

Thankyou SussexFamily, didn’t know but haven’t seen the news for a couple of days

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You are welcome LB

[skstorm]

I think I have that coughing virus now. just about to go into week 5 and it took a real turn for the worse last week :-(

[megaflyer]

I am just been to the Theatre in Town (the new Les Mis - amazing and so much better than the precious version ) anyway we were seated in a box so had a good view of both the stage (important) and the other seats (being nosey ) it was amazing the number of people wearing masks - we even saw them in the pre theatre restaurant. People in London are obviously being cautious and with Chinese New Year celebrations from tomorrow (and all the influx of visitors ) it was truly remarkable the masks on view.

[Bestbubba]

Chinese New Year sees a huge movement of people in China. Virtually everyone goes to visit family. I read somewhere it's the largest migration of people in the world, every year!

[JessBlu]

97% of people survive having the virus

[SussexFamily]

Originally Posted by JessBlu

97% of people survive having the virus

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So is it the old and very young at risk ( or those with other existing health issues)

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by SussexFamily

So is it the old and very young at risk ( or those with other existing health issues)

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They would be most at risk like any similar virus (think flu - many can shake it but for others eg old and have pre existing conditions like asthma (like me) it can be far more serious )

I see a doctor (presumable not in the at risk group) has also died so it is a worry hence COBRA met

It is Chinese New Year and huge celebrations in London with many flying in to meet relatives etc hence why, I guess, there are more people walking around in face masks