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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Coronavirus Live 17/03/2020
17 March 2020
Coronavirus Cases:
186,670
Deaths:
7,471
Recovered:
80,338
China
Coronavirus Cases:
80,881
Deaths:
3,226
Recovered:
68,709
Spain
Coronavirus Cases:
11,178Deaths:
491Recovered:
530
Germany
Coronavirus Cases:
7,636Deaths:
20Recovered:
67
USA
Coronavirus Cases:
4,743Deaths:
93Recovered:
74
United Kingdom
Coronavirus Cases:
1,543Deaths:
55Recovered:
52
France
Coronavirus Cases:
6,633
Deaths:
148
Recovered:
12
Iran
16,169
Deaths:
988
Recovered:
5,389
ITALY
Coronavirus Cases:
27,980
Deaths:
2,158
Recovered:
2,749
Monday, March 16, 2020
Why men are more affected by coronavirus than women ?
According to WHO data, men die significantly more
often than women from SARS-CoV-2. The death
rate in China in mid-February was 2.8% for men
and 1.7% for women. Even a common flu often
strikes men harder than women.
The female immune system is more resistant than
that of men. This is mainly due to the female sex
hormone estrogen, which stimulates the immune
system and thus fights pathogens faster and more
aggressively. Male sex hormone testosterone, on
the other hand, inhibits the immune system.
There are also "genetic reasons," according to
virologist Thomas Pietschmann in an interview
with DW. The reason is that "some immune-related
genes, for example, the genes responsible for
recognizing pathogens, are encoded on the X
chromosome. Since women have two X
chromosomes and men only have one, women have
an advantage here."
Aside from genetic disposition, however, a crucial
factor is also the lifestyle. Men often lead less healthy
lives than women. In China, for example, about 52%
of all men smoke, but not 3% of all women. A lung
weakened by smoking is more susceptible to
respiratory infections.
often than women from SARS-CoV-2. The death
rate in China in mid-February was 2.8% for men
and 1.7% for women. Even a common flu often
strikes men harder than women.
The female immune system is more resistant than
that of men. This is mainly due to the female sex
hormone estrogen, which stimulates the immune
system and thus fights pathogens faster and more
aggressively. Male sex hormone testosterone, on
the other hand, inhibits the immune system.
There are also "genetic reasons," according to
virologist Thomas Pietschmann in an interview
with DW. The reason is that "some immune-related
genes, for example, the genes responsible for
recognizing pathogens, are encoded on the X
chromosome. Since women have two X
chromosomes and men only have one, women have
an advantage here."
Aside from genetic disposition, however, a crucial
factor is also the lifestyle. Men often lead less healthy
lives than women. In China, for example, about 52%
of all men smoke, but not 3% of all women. A lung
weakened by smoking is more susceptible to
respiratory infections.
Coronavirus: Who is particularly at risk and why ?
Men, women and children are infected with the new
Corona virus with equal density. But the consequences
are very different. Decisive factors are age, gender and
possible previous illnesses.
The new Corona virus can spread rapidly in the coming
weeks and months, and two-thirds of the population will
become infected. That is unlikely to change when the
weather warms up again and the classic cold or flu
season ends, says Christian Drosten, chief virologist at
Berlin's Charité hospital.
However, the infection will appear mildly in most infected
persons. A majority of the population will have formed
anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the fall when the next
cold wave arrives.
Why should older people in particular be protected?
Older people are particularly at risk, as the mortality rate
increases exponentially from the age of about 65.
In China, for example, the mortality rate of infected
persons up to the age of 40 was 0.2%, but between the
ages of 70 and 79, the mortality rate has already
reached 8%, and by 80, the rate is 14.8%.
Therefore, in the coming weeks and months, the elderly,
in particular, should be protected, especially if they suffer
from prior illness. This risk group should actually avoid
crowds, concerts or club meetings.
Grandmother and grandfather should not be used to care
for grandchildren in quarantine or similar emergencies.
On the contrary, younger family members must bring
home shopping for the elderly so that they avoid
unnecessary visits to the supermarket.
What previous diseases increase the risk of infection
with Corona?
Almost all of the deceased were ill before their infection
with Corona. According to a WHO case study in China,
older people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high
blood pressure, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer
are particularly at risk.
Corona virus with equal density. But the consequences
are very different. Decisive factors are age, gender and
possible previous illnesses.
The new Corona virus can spread rapidly in the coming
weeks and months, and two-thirds of the population will
become infected. That is unlikely to change when the
weather warms up again and the classic cold or flu
season ends, says Christian Drosten, chief virologist at
Berlin's Charité hospital.
However, the infection will appear mildly in most infected
persons. A majority of the population will have formed
anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the fall when the next
cold wave arrives.
Why should older people in particular be protected?
Older people are particularly at risk, as the mortality rate
increases exponentially from the age of about 65.
In China, for example, the mortality rate of infected
persons up to the age of 40 was 0.2%, but between the
ages of 70 and 79, the mortality rate has already
reached 8%, and by 80, the rate is 14.8%.
Therefore, in the coming weeks and months, the elderly,
in particular, should be protected, especially if they suffer
from prior illness. This risk group should actually avoid
crowds, concerts or club meetings.
Grandmother and grandfather should not be used to care
for grandchildren in quarantine or similar emergencies.
On the contrary, younger family members must bring
home shopping for the elderly so that they avoid
unnecessary visits to the supermarket.
What previous diseases increase the risk of infection
with Corona?
Almost all of the deceased were ill before their infection
with Corona. According to a WHO case study in China,
older people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high
blood pressure, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer
are particularly at risk.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
What does Britain know about coronavirus that the rest of Europe doesn't?
London (CNN)There was something contradictory in Boris Johnson's speech about Britain's response to the coronavirus on Thursday.
Flanked by the country's chief scientific and medical advisers, the
Prime Minister announced that his government was moving to the "delay"
phase of its plan to tackle the outbreak, and warned Britons that they
were facing their "worst public health crisis for a generation" and should
be prepared "to lose loved ones before their time."
And yet, faced with such grave prospects, would the UK be taking the
same stringent precautions as other affected countries? No, was the
answer. At least not for now.
The British government has repeatedly said it does not believe that
banning large-scale gatherings and closing schools -- like Italy, France,
Germany and Spain have done -- would be effective in preventing the
spread of the disease.
This comes despite the fact that parts of the British Isles, including the
Republic of Ireland and Scotland (which is in the UK but has a separate
healthcare system), are now emulating their continental neighbors.
Source: Cnn
Prime Minister announced that his government was moving to the "delay"
phase of its plan to tackle the outbreak, and warned Britons that they
were facing their "worst public health crisis for a generation" and should
be prepared "to lose loved ones before their time."
And yet, faced with such grave prospects, would the UK be taking the
same stringent precautions as other affected countries? No, was the
answer. At least not for now.
The British government has repeatedly said it does not believe that
banning large-scale gatherings and closing schools -- like Italy, France,
Germany and Spain have done -- would be effective in preventing the
spread of the disease.
This comes despite the fact that parts of the British Isles, including the
Republic of Ireland and Scotland (which is in the UK but has a separate
healthcare system), are now emulating their continental neighbors.
Source: Cnn
Coronavirus COVID - 19
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that
cause illness ranging from the common cold to more
severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease
cause illness ranging from the common cold to more
severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in
2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.
2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are
transmitted between animals and people. Detailed
investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted
transmitted between animals and people. Detailed
investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted
from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from
dromedary camels to humans. Several known
coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not
yet infected humans.
coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not
yet infected humans.
Common signs of infection include respiratory
symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and
breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can
cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome,
kidney failure and even death.
symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and
breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can
cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome,
kidney failure and even death.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection
spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth
and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly
cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone
showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing
and sneezing.
spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth
and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly
cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone
showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing
and sneezing.
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