Undoubtedly. Like anywhere else, no kits=no known cases.

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No.

I need the co-codamol.

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And the mushrooms when things get really bad. 

The weather aspect is interesting and it isn't just about the UV radiation or the temperature, people tend to be much more outdoors when the weather is warmer and there is less proximity to each other. Despite what the modelling says, I wonder if after an initial surge of cases here in the next few weeks, we get it under control by May/JUne, before there is a second peak next winter.

Yes, I understand that.

I've only got one living with me but its enough to give me an almost constant headache.

I have been sent this link by my Danish colleagues:

https://www.sst.dk/da/viden/smitsomme-sygdomme/smitsomme-sygdomme-a-aa/coronavirus/spoergsmaal-og-svar

The standout figures are for the numbers tested and positive:

Danmark

649

23

0

So, out of a population of 6 million, where there is much travel to other European countries, they have only tested 649 people?

That suggests to me that some countries like Denmark have a large reservoir of infection hidden beneath the surface.

P.S. - UK has tested far more than most, given the level of positives:

As of March 2, 2020

Country	Tests Performed	Tests per Million People	Population
South Korea	109,591	2,138	51,269,185	source
Italy	23,345	386	60,461,826	source
Austria	2,120	235	9,006,398	source
Switzerland	1,850	214	8,654,622	source
UK	13,525	199	67,886,011	source
Finland	130	23	5,540,720	source
Vietnam	1,737	18	97,338,579	source
Turkey	940	11	84,339,067	source
United States	472*	1	331,001,651	source

* as of March 1. On March 2, the "Total tested" figure was removed from CDC's website.

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Some interesting theories about the effects of weather - where else but on a weather forum?  

Another random thought.  If Covid 19 was transferred to humans from an animal, is it possible we could pass it on to other animals?  Is it possible we could further spread it via our domesticated animals?  I doubt that’s something we can answer yet as we don’t know enough about it.  Our cat seems to have a sore throat!  

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Received wisdom says dogs and cats can't be infected with the coronavirus family - it's why you might have a stinking cold, but your pet won't catch it.

There is that pom which has tested "weakly positive", but that's still awaiting formal blood tests.

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Caz...

The other day, I remember seeing an article from a Doctor based in the centre of the epidemic.(Wuhan from memory), in which he claimed that the Virus on a hard (dry) surface was killed by temperatures above 23/24C.

Might explain the numbers we are seeing around the world.

For damp surfaces it is more like 40C!

That would also explain why handwashing in 'hot' water is suggested and very effective.   (mine is above the legal limit  now at 65C! and it feels boiling hot).

Grandad 

Bang on , Ive had flu just the once and boy I knew it 

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Another cruise ship in difficulties - I find it difficult comprehend why people are still going on these potential virus prisons:

"Thailand has denied entry to passengers and crew of a cruise ship that arrived at the popular Andaman Sea resort island of Phuket.

Phuket Immigration Police Chief Col. Narong Chanaphaikul said his office would not allow the 2,000 or so people on board the Costa Fortuna to disembark because some passengers are from Italy.

Thai authorities can prohibit the entry of anyone traveling from a designated dangerous disease area or require them to undergo physical exams or be quarantined.

..."

 

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Sky News reporting a second person in the UK has died after testing positive for coronavirus

 

We were berthed next to that last year in Genoa last year!

As I said to my family at the time, it's the most expensive cruise ship in the world.

They asked why.

I told them it's because it costa fortuna  (and I even delivered it in my special Italian accent as a treat)

Twas at that point the girls decided they had places to see, and my missus gave me a look somewhere between pity and hate.

 

 

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Interactive map for those who are interested:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

 

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Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a student in London who was told: "We don't want your coronavirus in our country".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-51771355 

😂😂😂

I know that look!

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"A second person in the UK is believed to have died from coronavirus, according to reports. The man was understood to be in his late 80s, had underlying health conditions and died at Milton Keynes Hospital, the Milton Keynes Citizen reported.

Doctors are awaiting official test results to confirm if it was a case of COVID-19."

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-second-person-in-uk-dies-from-infection-report-11950969 

Breaking: Two members of British Airways staff have tested positive for coronavirus

.@UKScienceChief Patrick Vallance told Sky News that #coronavirus is not like "ordinary flu" and has a "higher death rate", but for most people will only be a "mild illness".

More on #COVID19 👉 https://t.co/JCAszqeGjz pic.twitter.com/C2JaY8EnPl

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 6, 2020

Little Matty Handjob caught out telling lies:

 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51769184

 

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Mad round here. Sainsbury's and Tesco's totally out of bog roll.

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He really an execrable little twerp, Handjob. A spineless little weasel.

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You  will have had the flu multiple times it's just that you would have either had no symptoms or mild cold like symptoms. Only a quarter of flu infection develop into the classic hit by a bus body aches, sore throat, high fever etc symptoms,.

https://www.nhs.uk/news/medical-practice/three-quarters-of-people-with-flu-have-no-symptoms/

 

Breaking as of 7am today the UK has 163 cases an increase of 48 compared to yesterday.

Cases by region

• East of England - 11


• London - 29


• Midlands - 12


• North East and Yorkshire - 13


• North West - 21


• South East - 24


• South West - 22

To be determined - 15

20,338 tested so far with 163 coming back positive and 1 confirmed death.