The COVID-2019 Thread

**harrybarracuda** · 26-02-2020, 11:43 PM

Finland: Un point.

Woman in Helsinki tests positive for novel coronavirus | Yle Uutiset | yle.fi

**lom** · 26-02-2020, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Finland: Un point.

They already had one before..

**lom** · 27-02-2020, 12:09 AM

Welcome Pakistan to your first point.

**crackerjack101** · 27-02-2020, 12:09 AM

Out of a matter of interest, should Los shut the borders because of the virus what will happen to Falang who have to do a 90 day exit ?

**Luigi** · 27-02-2020, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Out of a matter of interest, should Los shut the borders because of the virus what will happen to Falang who have to do a 90 day exit ?

If Thailand shuts its borders on all 40 million + tourists coming in/out, I wouldn't worry too much about your visa overstay.

But wrap you and your passport in alcohol-sprayed clingfilm.

**harrybarracuda** · 27-02-2020, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by lom

They already had one before..

OK deux points.

**Saint Willy** · 27-02-2020, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by misskit

Cutting-edge news website Caixin said in a recent repo

Cutting edge??

**Saint Willy** · 27-02-2020, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

We got a list of countries we are "banned" from visiting due to their infections.

And it included Indonesia, who are claiming zero infections and zero fatalities.

Which tells me there is intel being circulated in government circles that is not being shared with the public.

Or that people writing the lists are making assumptions, just like you.

**David48atTD** · 27-02-2020, 04:05 AM

4:29 am: As China ramps up for Winter Olympics, virus keeps skiers away

6:08 am: France reports second death from coronavirus, Greece confirms first case

Europe reported new coronavirus cases with France seeing its second death and Italy reporting its 12th death. Greece confirmed its first coronavirus case, a 38-year-old Greek woman who had traveled from an area of northern Italy

7:30 am: Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Global mining group Rio Tinto warned that the outbreak might create challenging conditions over the next six months, with more disruptions to global supply chains and potential delays to projects

7:40 am: Toyota says Japan plants might get hit by virus-related supply issues

8:46 am: Trump announces news conference with CDC officials

President Donald Trump revealed in a tweet Wednesday that he will hold a news conference at the White House with CDC officials on the coronavirus at 6 p.m. ET.

The president made the announcement after attacking the media for “panicking markets” through their coverage of the virus. —Breuninger.

8:31 am: Italy cases triple in two days as outbreak surges

The number of cases in Italy has tripled over the last two days, rising to 374 confirmed diagnoses from 124 on Monday

9:54 am: Brazil Health Ministry confirms first coronavirus case in Latin America

The Brazilian government confirmed the first case of a fast-spreading new coronavirus in Latin America, officials from the Brazil Health Ministry said, after a Sao Paulo hospital flagged the possible infection of a 61-year-old who had visited Italy.

11:02 am: New coronavirus cases outside China exceeded those in China for the first time

11:47 am: Coronavirus cuts Trump’s Dow gains since election to 48% from 61%

President Donald Trump may be livid about this week’s market sell-off, but the rally in U.S. equities since his election is still well intact.

11:53: Travel restrictions ‘irrelevant’ if coronavirus becomes a pandemic

Stringent travel restrictions imposed on inbound flights from China to contain the coronavirus outbreak become “irrelevant” in a potential pandemic because “you can’t keep out the entire world,” a top U.S. health official said

12:09 pm: Delta slashes South Korea service because of outbreak

Delta Air Lines slashes its service to South Korea from the U.S. to 15 flights a week from 28 as the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly outside of China.

12:15 pm: CDC confirms 59 US cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 59 cases in the U.S., a majority of which came from passengers repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined off the coast of Japan.

1:17 pm: Pakistan confirms first two cases

1:37 pm: Coronavirus causes Moody’s to slash global vehicle sales forecast for 2020

Investor Service is slashing its global vehicle sales forecast as the coronavirus outbreak reduces demand and disrupts automotive supply chains.

2:17 pm: Nation of Georgia reports first case

Georgia has reported the first case of coronavirus in the country, the health minister said. Ekaterine Tikaradze said that a Georgian citizen, who was traveling from Iran, crossed the border from neighboring Azerbaijan.

3:15 pm: Norway detects its first case of coronavirus

3:34 pm: 83 New York residents placed in self-quarantine after returning from China

Total confirmed cases: More than 81,000
Total deaths: At least 2,764

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/coro...t-updates.html

**David48atTD** · 27-02-2020, 08:16 AM

Trump puts Mike Pence in charge of response to coronavirus, says US risk ‘remains very low’

Key Points

Vice President Mike Pence will be put in charge of the U.S. response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in an address from the White House.
Trump also said that the risk to the U.S. from the deadly coronavirus “remains very low.”
The coronavirus has spread to nearly every corner of the globe, killing more than 2,700 people and infecting tens of thousands more.
The Trump administration has taken numerous steps in response to the virus, such as declaring a public health emergency and imposing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines.

Trump puts Mike Pence in charge of US response to coronavirus

Smart move by Trump.

If it goes 'belly-up' (fails) he can blame the VP.

If it goes well, he will claim that his administration kicked it's arse.

Trump isn't completely dumb

**panama hat** · 27-02-2020, 08:31 AM

I would have thought that would be Jared's forté, along with bringing peace to the middle east, building the wall and having him watch as Trump gropes his wife

**baldrick** · 27-02-2020, 08:34 AM

pray it isn't so

**jabir** · 27-02-2020, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Out of a matter of interest, should Los shut the borders because of the virus what will happen to Falang who have to do a 90 day exit ?

Falangs are the lowest of creatures in Thailand, much like soi dogs in the hierarchy, so they'll manage somehow and if not then they won't.

**Saint Willy** · 27-02-2020, 08:40 AM

Thoughts and prayers.

**jabir** · 27-02-2020, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Trump puts Mike Pence in charge of response to coronavirus, says US risk ‘remains very low’

Key Points

Vice President Mike Pence will be put in charge of the U.S. response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in an address from the White House.
Trump also said that the risk to the U.S. from the deadly coronavirus “remains very low.”
The coronavirus has spread to nearly every corner of the globe, killing more than 2,700 people and infecting tens of thousands more.
The Trump administration has taken numerous steps in response to the virus, such as declaring a public health emergency and imposing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines.

Trump puts Mike Pence in charge of US response to coronavirus

Smart move by Trump.

If it goes 'belly-up' (fails) he can blame the VP.

If it goes well, he will claim that his administration kicked it's arse.

Trump isn't completely dumb

Yep, smart win-win, also adds to Pence's CV if he runs in 2024.

**Mandaloopy** · 27-02-2020, 09:30 AM

Pence looking kinda pissed at Trump there. Here in UB the quarantine gets stricter, now all sporting establishments including gyms are closed for month, I can feel my mental health declining already.

**panama hat** · 27-02-2020, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mandaloopy

I can feel my mental health declining already.

How connected can you stay to others, at least on-line? Maybe the posters here can have vid-chats with you every now and then. I'd volunteer, love to have a chat

**Bettyboo** · 27-02-2020, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by panama hat

How connected can you stay to others, at least on-line? Maybe the posters here can have vid-chats with you every now and then. I'd volunteer, love to have a chat

You could talk about how bad Brexit is! Make sure you pick a time when Troy, Cryille and Mr Sausage are also available!

I'm also getting a bit bored here in Korea, not going out much, the next 3 weeks 'working' from home, so if anybody fancies popping over for a visit you're more than welcome (Chokdee has two beds, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing one...).

Korea has jumped up overnight by another 20%; we only had about 50 cases this time last week.

^ &, another 210,000 sect members are currently being tested, so that number is gonna massively rise!!!

S. Korea's virus infections near 1,600, new cases center on hardest-hit Daegu, church followers

The church is all over Korea, but expect another few thousand infected just from their Daegu 'branch':

We had a visitor yesterday (not sure what it actually does...):

(Yep, the wife likes to keep her 'office' area nice and tidy...

)

&, only a few pages back, folks were saying that I was over-reacting... Where is Mr Sausage now with his 'predications'???

**Mandaloopy** · 27-02-2020, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

You could talk about how bad Brexit is! Make sure you pick a time when Troy, Cryille and Mr Sausage are also available!

I'm also getting a bot bored here in Korea, not going out much, the next 3 weeks 'working' from home, so if anybody fancies popping over for a visit you're more than welcome (Chokdee has two beds, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing one...).

That would be great, actually! The news is coming in thick and fast today, if I understood the TV correctly then all bars are also now closed for a month. That is certainly going to put a dent in most of the cities social life and I also feel for my local friends who work in bars, they will be going without pay for a month. As I see it life is still pretty decent for me, I'm glad I don't work for the main competitor of my school - they might be made redundant at the end of March.

**Bettyboo** · 27-02-2020, 09:56 AM

^ flights to Korea are really cheap at the moment! &, they'll likely give you a 2 week free holiday in a big tent by the airport before stamping your entry card - win, win!

A lot of people are suffering... My contract ends next month, I'm supposed to sign a new contract this week, it's been put back to next week, maybe they'll just get rid of me? Things are up in the air, for sure. I feel sorry for the employers too, they are taking big losses.

**lom** · 27-02-2020, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Trump isn't completely dumb

I'm sure the plan was thought out by his advisers..

**happynz** · 27-02-2020, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Smart move by Trump.

You obviously didn't watch Trump's presser, Dave.

Transcript of Trump's bullshit...
"I don’t think it’s inevitable, it’s possible, it’s probable. Small level or large level. Best people in the world, best prepared people. Ready, Willing and Able, a term we use. Very well under control. It may get bigger, it may get a little bigger.”

Good grief...

**panama hat** · 27-02-2020, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by happynz

Transcript of Trump's bullshit...
"I don’t think it’s inevitable, it’s possible, it’s probable. Small level or large level. Best people in the world, best prepared people. Ready, Willing and Able, a term we use. Very well under control. It may get bigger, it may get a little bigger.”

Good grief...

No offence to our American brethren here . . . but that is ever so American . . . and the reality smacks them in the face

**David48atTD** · 27-02-2020, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by happynz

You obviously didn't watch Trump's presser, Dave.

Transcript of Trump's bullshit...
"I don’t think it’s inevitable, it’s possible, it’s probable. Small level or large level. Best people in the world, best prepared people. Ready, Willing and Able, a term we use. Very well under control. It may get bigger, it may get a little bigger.”

Good grief...

Indeed I didn't ... I value my time and I'm not going to give that Orange Twat and more breaths then I have to.

Still maintain it was smart to pass the job to the VP.

**happynz** · 27-02-2020, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Still maintain it was smart to pass the job to the VP.

Fair enough...

Wait for it...

"I didn't know Mike Pence. Never a fan of Pence. MAGA!"

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