Friday, 14 February 2020

Covid-19 virus update, 14 February

Yesterday’s change of criteria for counting cases means the
calculation of rates and forecasts has to restart as of yesterday. 
Expanded diagnostic protocols
China will stop the spread of virus, while “fake news” spreads the virus
In the category of “just because China does it, doesn’t mean it’s wrong”: on being fair
Against viral racism
Arguments over transparency
Aussies avoid Chinese food 
Beijing’s new Hong Kong and Macau Affairs boss, and purge in Wuhan
Airline exec talking on CNA says losses “in the billions”. Air travel sharply down. Expects sharp rebound after control of the virus, as happened after SARS.