Friday, 21 February 2020

Covid-19 virus update, 21 February

Four days of decline. Sharp fall in new cases
From Worldometer
Viral racism ?
Viral silver lining ?
Viral democracy  ?
Terrific Infographic: Covid-19
Why bats ?

Things here in Discovery Bay remain calm and normal. No more panic buying, low-level or otherwise. Shops fully stocked.
We went to Central yesterday. No crowds. Movie theatres empty. People who are wearing masks are all Chinese; those unmasked are all foreigners. Not sure why that is, as we all have access to the same information. I go by the best medical evidence I can find online, which all suggests that masks — especially the surgical masks most people wear — are of limited to no use.
This fantastic infographic gives more info in masks and all manner of viral info.