Wuhan Coronavirus: Megathread - Got too big

[whatever I feel like]

I've been admittedly nervous all day about this.

Spoiler: Emotional Powerlevel

I have loved ones in their early 60's that I care about beyond words and I can't imagine something happening to them without it seriously fucking me up. I don't give a shit if I live or die, but it would destroy me if something happened to them.

Any kind kiwis have any GOOD news/comfort out of this?

You're going to have a tough next twenty-five years. People aren't supposed to out-live their parents.

 

[Bomb Dodongos]

We're all going to die.

 

[Without A Gout]

I think what makes this epidemic more interesting to me is that it's the first one to take place with social media. Even for China's restrictions, we can still get a first-hand look at what things are like down there. We can see the crowded hospitals, the burned out doctors and nurses, the desolated streets. And we're seeing it all unfold in real-time.

Even China's draconian obsession with surveillance can't stop the power of their people from sharing information. It helps us understand whatever the hell this is a little better.

 

[God of Nothing]

Be careful with that attitude. People are most dangerous when frightened and confronted. When you see footage of people beating each other down in the streets over a pack of toilet paper, it's not movie footage or a video game.

My father always told me to be nice to people. Don't steal from them, don't threaten them, and don't act stupid. you'll deal with some pussies, but some people are just waiting for a reason to nut up.

I always keep to myself. I've seen people beaten down in the bus in front of everyone before, man. I know to mind my own business, which often lets others know I don't want any of their shit.

 

[Bob's Fries]

Pretty Penguin 🐧😷😎 on Twitter

“Suspected leak of official government info of real #WuhanPneumonia situation in China. Confirmed cases: 15701 Suspected cases: 8350 Cured: 49 Deaths: 2577 https://t.co/XgSya9tVRQ”

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This is very likely underreported too, but who the fuck knows.

 

[Unog]

Stay glued to BBC Pidgin for updates

Gold, as always:

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[Grinrow]

The speed at which this spread in china was simulated on Gmod way back in 2014 when there was a Lui virus that was going around that would change your name and make your character say *cough* *cough* in chat which would immediately infect everyone on the server. And because the community was made up of some of the most autistic cunts on the internet, they were addicted to the game and would knowingly infect other players playing the game. Which is exactly how the chinamen reacted to the outbreak.

Just proves that Chinamen are on par with autistic 14 year old Gmod players

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TCc96mfat8

 

[Jet Fuel Johnny]

I've been admittedly nervous all day about this.

Spoiler: Emotional Powerlevel

I have loved ones in their early 60's that I care about beyond words and I can't imagine something happening to them without it seriously fucking me up. I don't give a shit if I live or die, but it would destroy me if something happened to them.

Any kind kiwis have any GOOD news/comfort out of this?

80% chance Corona-Chan will slip and fall on her face like a drunk at a New Year's Eve party. Your parents, while elderly, are probably in much better healthy than your average Pollution-Goblin.

IF it blows up, your parents are actually an asset. Number one, they've been through shit, they grew up under MAD so have a baseline of "OK, if shit goes tits up, this is what we do and how we get through it.." If it blows up, keep your parents isolated with your young children, having them teach and care for the children, minimize contact between your parents/children and excursion team members and those who come in contact with them. Have your parents teach you any skills necessary to survive. You father can provide you with advice and comfort when you feel unsure of yourself and your ability to keep everyone safe. Your parents will be less likely to panic than younger people and will be better at risk/reward judgements. If you stay totally isolated during the high threat "burn time" they'll be a help, not a hindrance.

Do not fear, even if this ends up Black Death II: Corona-Chan Boogaloo, because mastering your fear, following proper hygiene and safety procedures with a dash of common sense, you'll be all right.

 

[Superman93]

Didn't see it posted so rate me late if I missed it, but it looks like the chinks are live streaming the construction of the mass graves hospitals in Wuhan.

Here's what I don't understand.

Why not making emergency medical warm sites instead of taking two weeks to build entire hospitals?

 

[Fatrick Hamlinson]

Gold, as always:

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When I play this, I can only make out one out of every five words(?).

 

[Top Skink]

I think what makes this epidemic more interesting to me is that it's the first one to take place with social media. Even for China's restrictions, we can still get a first-hand look at what things are like down there. We can see the crowded hospitals, the burned out doctors and nurses, the desolated streets. And we're seeing it all unfold in real-time.

Even China's draconian obsession with surveillance can't stop the power of their people from sharing information. It helps us understand whatever the hell this is a little better.

We did with Ebola too though
I mean yeah we see even more live footage but the sensationalism, on-the-ground coverage, and evolving stories are all things we've seen before. though it is interesting to see how jaded everyone's become, whereas with ebola everyone was buzzing about how we're all gonna die, the firm belief nothing ever happens has made a lot of people indifferent

 

[Dr. Silvestrechu]

The speed at which this spread in china was simulated on Gmod way back in 2014 when there was a Lui virus that was going around that would change your name and make your character say *cough* *cough* in chat which would immediately infect everyone on the server. And because the community was made up of some of the most autistic cunts on the internet, they were addicted to the game and would knowingly infect other players playing the game. Which is exactly how the chinamen reacted to the outbreak.

Just proves that Chinamen are on par with autistic 14 year old Gmod players

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TCc96mfat8

I miss gmod, community isn't the same (completely autistic) anymore.

 

[mr.moon1488]

"Scientist Challenges Chinese Coronavirus Data - Chris Martenson (Update #3)"

That is concerning that the virus can spread while asymptomatic.

 

[whatever I feel like]

Gold, as always:

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It really failed to parse the Kobe story. Damn Brit bots.

Kobe Bryant, di ogbonge basketball star wey spend 20 years wit di Los Angeles Lakers, die on Sunday, US media dey report.

Tori be say di 41-year-old die inside helicopter crash as im be dey travel around one place wey dem dey call Calabasas.

We go bring you more on dis tori as e we dey get am.

 

[Red Guy]

Just found out that the Texas A&M student doesn’t have coronavirus. Thank Christ Corona-Chan didn't visit my state. Good luck to the rest of you.

Texas A&M student thought to have coronavirus tests negative, officials said

The Texas A&M student who was said to have been a carrier of the coronavirus last week returned negative test results, according to a news release from

www.statesman.com

 

[Ow The Edge]

Here's what I don't understand.

Why not making emergency medical warm sites instead of taking two weeks to build entire hospitals?

Because it looks more impressive for the CCP.

 

[Unog]

Pretty Penguin 🐧😷😎 on Twitter

“Suspected leak of official government info of real #WuhanPneumonia situation in China. Confirmed cases: 15701 Suspected cases: 8350 Cured: 49 Deaths: 2577 https://t.co/XgSya9tVRQ”

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Pretty Penguin 🐧😷😎 on Twitter: "Suspected leak of official governm…

archived 27 Jan 2020 04:53:33 UTC

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This is very likely underreported too, but who the fuck knows.

Suspected leak of official government info of real #WuhanPneumonia situation in China.
Confirmed cases: 15701
Suspected cases: 8350
Cured: 49
Deaths: 2577

My math may be off since I'm a bit tired, but wouldn't 2577/15701 be nearly 1/6 mortality rate?

 

[DefCon Dumb]

Breathe... right now based on the sparse nature of solid info & the epidemic curve as we're seeing it AND the knowledge we do have of other coronaviruses... 2 out of 10.

If the number of deaths starts ramping up & comes close to proportionately matching the case number curve, I'll reconsider. I will also do that if we see human to human transmission outside of China in a significant way.

Basic, sensible precautions, most especially lots of hand washing literally can prevent 75 - 90% of respiratory/droplet infections. Avoid crowds as best you can Help your beloved parents & other older family members, friends or neighbours with same; maybe run some of their errands or shopping if the outbreak gets close to your area. Make sure you & loved ones lead as balanced a life as possible in these stressful times. Eat, work, rest, play.

This is going to be a sprint, not a marathon & it's going to at least SEEM worse before we get much if any, reassuring news.

It's more important to "watch what they do, not what they say" when it comes to civic preparations in your area. Pay attention to changes in doctors' offices, clinics or hospital policies or routines. Pump any medical folk you know for info - have they been told to prepare for overtime? Are they getting special training or mask fittings? Watch everything when you're out & about - any changes at grocery stores you use? Drug stores?

Unfortunately, the media won't be much help. The old press adage:

"If it bleeds, it leads"

will be very much in play. Sick & twisted as it sounds, some young pup of a reporter is hoping to be there with a camera when a person collapses spectacularly on the street gasping for air, turning blue & frothing just so they can get the lead story on the supper time news at WBS tv.

Most who catch this will be fine, I think. I don't know; no one does. I just think & hope it works that way.

 

[Kane Lives]

Here's what I don't understand.

Why not making emergency medical warm sites instead of taking two weeks to build entire hospitals?

One is more visible than the other. When judging why CCP does things, it's important to note that propaganda value is something they will also consider. Building a hospital from ground up in six days(?) sounds a lot more impressive than building tents.

 

[Jump]

One is more visible than the other. When judging why CCP does things, it's important to note that propaganda value is something they will also consider. Building a hospital from ground up in six days(?) sounds a lot more impressive than building tents.

How do you even properly engineer a building in that time frame? Will the concrete even be fully cured by the time they start loading walls? Watch more people get killed from this thing colapsing then from the wuflu.