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The news is depressing and alarming but should we really be worried? Are you concerned about the spread of this virus?
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Coronavirus cases are not rising dramatically outside China despite a spike in Hubei province, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
The only exception was on a cruise liner docked in Japan, where 44 new cases were reported, bringing the total there to 218.
There was also no major shift in the coronavirus's pattern of mortality or severity, according to the WHO.
Hubei recorded 242 deaths on Wednesday, the deadliest day of the outbreak.
There was also a huge increase in cases, with 14,840 people diagnosed but most of this was down to Hubei using a broader definition to diagnose people, said Mike Ryan, head of WHO's health emergencies programme.
"This does not represent a significant change in the trajectory of the outbreak," he said.
Outside China there had been two deaths and 447 cases in 24 countries, he said.
On Thursday Japan announced its first coronavirus death - a woman in her 80s who lived in Kanagawa, south-west of Tokyo.
The woman's diagnosis was confirmed after her death and she had no obvious link to China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, Japanese media reported.
What is happening on the Diamond Princess?
The vessel is in quarantine in Yokohama. Not all the 3,700 people on board have been tested yet.
People with the virus are taken to hospitals on land to be treated, while those on board are largely confined to their cabins.
However on Thursday Japan said it would allow those aged 80 or over who have tested negative for the coronavirus to disembark.
Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said they could be allowed off the ship as early as Friday but would have to stay in accommodation provided by the government, the Japan Times reported.
Meanwhile another cruise ship - the MS Westerdam - carrying more than 2,000 people docked in Cambodia after being turned away by ports in Japan, Taiwan, Guam, the Philippines and Thailand despite having no sick patients on board.
What's behind the Hubei spike?
Until Wednesday's increases, the number of people with the virus in Hubei was stabilising.
The new cases and deaths in the province have pushed the national death toll above 1,350 with almost 60,000 infections in total.
China sacked two top officials in Hubei province hours after the new figures were revealed.
Mr Ryan, from the WHO, said the spike reflected a change in the way cases were diagnosed.
Media captionMedics in Wuhan resort to shaving their heads in a bid to prevent cross-infection of the coronavirus
"Most of these cases relate to a period going back over days and weeks and are retrospectively reported as cases since sometimes back to the beginning of the outbreak itself," he said.
Only Hubei province - which accounts for more than 80% of overall Chinese infections - is using the new definition to diagnose new cases.
The final members of a WHO team were expected to arrive in China over the weekend to investigate the epicentre of the outbreak, Mr Ryan said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51495484
The only exception was on a cruise liner docked in Japan, where 44 new cases were reported, bringing the total there to 218.
There was also no major shift in the coronavirus's pattern of mortality or severity, according to the WHO.
Hubei recorded 242 deaths on Wednesday, the deadliest day of the outbreak.
There was also a huge increase in cases, with 14,840 people diagnosed but most of this was down to Hubei using a broader definition to diagnose people, said Mike Ryan, head of WHO's health emergencies programme.
"This does not represent a significant change in the trajectory of the outbreak," he said.
Outside China there had been two deaths and 447 cases in 24 countries, he said.
On Thursday Japan announced its first coronavirus death - a woman in her 80s who lived in Kanagawa, south-west of Tokyo.
The woman's diagnosis was confirmed after her death and she had no obvious link to China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, Japanese media reported.
What is happening on the Diamond Princess?
The vessel is in quarantine in Yokohama. Not all the 3,700 people on board have been tested yet.
People with the virus are taken to hospitals on land to be treated, while those on board are largely confined to their cabins.
However on Thursday Japan said it would allow those aged 80 or over who have tested negative for the coronavirus to disembark.
Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said they could be allowed off the ship as early as Friday but would have to stay in accommodation provided by the government, the Japan Times reported.
Meanwhile another cruise ship - the MS Westerdam - carrying more than 2,000 people docked in Cambodia after being turned away by ports in Japan, Taiwan, Guam, the Philippines and Thailand despite having no sick patients on board.
What's behind the Hubei spike?
Until Wednesday's increases, the number of people with the virus in Hubei was stabilising.
The new cases and deaths in the province have pushed the national death toll above 1,350 with almost 60,000 infections in total.
China sacked two top officials in Hubei province hours after the new figures were revealed.
Mr Ryan, from the WHO, said the spike reflected a change in the way cases were diagnosed.
Media captionMedics in Wuhan resort to shaving their heads in a bid to prevent cross-infection of the coronavirus
"Most of these cases relate to a period going back over days and weeks and are retrospectively reported as cases since sometimes back to the beginning of the outbreak itself," he said.
Only Hubei province - which accounts for more than 80% of overall Chinese infections - is using the new definition to diagnose new cases.
The final members of a WHO team were expected to arrive in China over the weekend to investigate the epicentre of the outbreak, Mr Ryan said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51495484
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I wasn’t a week ago coz i felt I was far from the epicenter but the delay in response has really caused a havoc esp for the Chinese citizens.
I guess in a globalized world it’s hard to not be worried anymore with pandemic issues.
I guess in a globalized world it’s hard to not be worried anymore with pandemic issues.
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I’m extremely concerned.
For the loss of human lives and the economic repercussions this could have for each and every living human being.
For the loss of human lives and the economic repercussions this could have for each and every living human being.
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concerned, not for myself but the vulnerable who are dying from this, it could be anyone's parents or kids, and thats a scary thought, especially now its reached my city.
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I am kind of concerned actually. Over 1,000 people have died so far and many more are going to die most likely.
I just hope that it will not spread to other countries. Outcome can be catastrophic.
I just hope that it will not spread to other countries. Outcome can be catastrophic.
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Statistically speaking - is it that bad compared to car accidents etc?
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I think there is some concern as whilst it is pretty tough to catch unless you are in China, there is that small possibility that you could be in contact with someone who has the virus.
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The World Health Organisation will lead a mission to China this weekend to start investigating the COVID-19 outbreak.
The group of 12 Chinese and 12 international members will focus on how the new coronavirus is spreading and its severity.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "The goal of the joint mission is to rapidly inform the next steps in the COVID-19 response and preparedness activities in China and globally."
https://news.sky.com/story/world-he...for-china-to-investigate-coronavirus-11934450
The group of 12 Chinese and 12 international members will focus on how the new coronavirus is spreading and its severity.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "The goal of the joint mission is to rapidly inform the next steps in the COVID-19 response and preparedness activities in China and globally."
COVID-19 is the medical name for the acute respiratory disease caused by the virus.
"Particular attention will be paid to understanding transmission of the virus, the severity of disease and the impact of ongoing response measures," Mr Tedros added.
There were 5,090 suspected new cases recorded in mainland China, Chinese authorities said on Friday
It comes as people returning to Beijing were told they would be punished if they did not isolate themselves for two weeks to stop the spread of the virus.
City authorities, quoted in the Beijing Daily newspaper, said: "From now on, all those who have returned to Beijing should stay at home or submit to group observation for 14 days after arriving.
"Those who refuse to accept home or centralised observation and other prevention and control measures will be held accountable under law."
Anybody returning to the Chinese capital will have to submit travel plans to their community in advance, the notice said.
It was unclear how this would affect foreign visitors arriving from outside China.
About 500 million people in China are affected by travel restrictions, as more cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, imposed lockdowns this week in an attempt to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Last week President Xi Jinping warned top officials efforts to contain the virus had gone too far and were threatening the economy.
People returned from the Chinese New Year holiday on Monday, but cities remain empty, with Shanghai and Beijing's streets and subways largely deserted, with many shops and restaurants empty or shut.
Wuhan, the city of 11 million people where the outbreak began, is under the most severe lockdown, with all public transport, taxis and ride-hailing services shut down.
Volunteer drivers are risking their own health by secretly ferrying medical staff and those in vital jobs to and from work after responding to requests on messaging groups.
Others are desperately trying to find accommodation for medical workers, many who have come from across China.
"Particular attention will be paid to understanding transmission of the virus, the severity of disease and the impact of ongoing response measures," Mr Tedros added.
There were 5,090 suspected new cases recorded in mainland China, Chinese authorities said on Friday
It comes as people returning to Beijing were told they would be punished if they did not isolate themselves for two weeks to stop the spread of the virus.
City authorities, quoted in the Beijing Daily newspaper, said: "From now on, all those who have returned to Beijing should stay at home or submit to group observation for 14 days after arriving.
"Those who refuse to accept home or centralised observation and other prevention and control measures will be held accountable under law."
Anybody returning to the Chinese capital will have to submit travel plans to their community in advance, the notice said.
It was unclear how this would affect foreign visitors arriving from outside China.
About 500 million people in China are affected by travel restrictions, as more cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, imposed lockdowns this week in an attempt to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Last week President Xi Jinping warned top officials efforts to contain the virus had gone too far and were threatening the economy.
People returned from the Chinese New Year holiday on Monday, but cities remain empty, with Shanghai and Beijing's streets and subways largely deserted, with many shops and restaurants empty or shut.
Wuhan, the city of 11 million people where the outbreak began, is under the most severe lockdown, with all public transport, taxis and ride-hailing services shut down.
Volunteer drivers are risking their own health by secretly ferrying medical staff and those in vital jobs to and from work after responding to requests on messaging groups.
Others are desperately trying to find accommodation for medical workers, many who have come from across China.
https://news.sky.com/story/world-he...for-china-to-investigate-coronavirus-11934450
The spread outside China has been quite limited and so not concerned at all for my near and dear ones.
However, as a medic, any such epidemic is a cause for concern.
The Chinese authorities appear to have 'shut down' Wuhan city/ Hubei province - it is far easier for them to do. Imagine if the infection had started in a meat market in London or New York. No way could the authorities have imposed the restrictions that the Chinese have applied. So the spread would have become far greater and certainly more international. On the other hand, fewer victims would have died in view of better medical care. At present there have been 3 deaths outside China from 5-600 cases. But the death rate in China is much higher - around 3%.
However, as a medic, any such epidemic is a cause for concern.
The Chinese authorities appear to have 'shut down' Wuhan city/ Hubei province - it is far easier for them to do. Imagine if the infection had started in a meat market in London or New York. No way could the authorities have imposed the restrictions that the Chinese have applied. So the spread would have become far greater and certainly more international. On the other hand, fewer victims would have died in view of better medical care. At present there have been 3 deaths outside China from 5-600 cases. But the death rate in China is much higher - around 3%.
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I think the victims are likely to be people with a weak immune system. Chinese people usually don’t have a strong immune system
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All but one of the nine patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus have been discharged from hospital after testing negative twice.
NHS England and NHS Improvement said that the last of the people who were isolated at Arrowe Park on Merseyside after returning from China have now left the hospital.
They were kept at the facility for two weeks after returning to the UK on a flight from China as they were monitored for COVID-19 - the disease caused by the coronavirus.
More than 100 remain at the Kents Hill Park Hotel, in Milton Keynes.
Professor Keith Willett, NHS strategic incident director, said: "The last guests have left Arrowe Park hospital and I would once again like to thank them for the calm, patient and responsible way that they have responded to what must have been a trying situation.
"Over the coming weeks many more of us may need to spend time at home to reduce the spread of the virus and they have set a great example.
"I would like to thank all those NHS staff and partners, as well as Public Health England, who have worked so hard to make their stay as comfortable as possible, those still caring for guests in Milton Keynes and all the doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals who have successfully treated patients at other hospitals.
"We must not forget the local residents, council staff, volunteers and numerous others who have rallied round to help our guests in their time of need. Thank you all."
It comes after the first death from the virus was confirmed in France, where a Chinese tourist died in hospital in Paris.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...ve-for-virus-has-now-been-discharged-11934646
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Not concerned. More people have died from Common Cold and Alcohol than this ***** scaremongering virus ever will come close to.
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ore than 1700 people have died in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese city Wuhan is the epicenter of the virus which has now spread to over 25 countries. But did you know a fiction book predicted the Wuhan virus around 40 years ago?
A thriller novel The Eyes of Darkness, written by Dean Koontz in 1981, mentioned a virus named Wuhan-400. In the novel, the virus was created as a weapon in a laboratory.
https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-...tbreak-internet-is-stumped-1647261-2020-02-17
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Apart from health risk there is are also economic and financial implications at least in the short term which might have a knock on effect as China is such a large figure.
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Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Regulatory officials in China announced Monday that they have approved the antiviral favilavir for use in the treatment of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
The approval by the National Medical Products Administration was based on the drug's efficacy against the virus in clinical trials started in response to the ongoing outbreak, which has sickened more than 70,000 people globally. The vast majority of the cases have been identified in Hubei province, China.
Specific results of the clinical trial involving favilavir, formerly known as fapilavir, have not been released. The drug was tested in 70 patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection in the city of Shenzhen.
The drug, developed in China by Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Company originally to treat catarrhal, or inflammation of the nose and throat, is one of three currently being investigated for possible use in the treatment of COVID-19.
The company has begun producing the drug in large quantities to meet the demand created by the outbreak, though it is not the only one being investigated for use against COVID-19.
Another drug option, remdesivir, is being developed by U.S. drugmaker Gilead. Originally intended to treat Ebola virus, remdesivir has reportedly been used to treat one American sickened with COVID-19, and the patient in question has recovered fully.
However, the drug is still undergoing clinical trials and has not yet been approved to treat either COVID-19 or Ebola.
Meanwhile, doctors in South Korea have reported that they have used the HIV combination drug lopinavir plus ritonavir -- marketed as Kaletra -- to successfully treat COVID-19 in a 54-year-old patient.
Researchers in China have also asked patients who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate their blood plasma for possible use as the basis of a new treatment for the virus. Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization's Emergencies Program, said Monday the approach, known as hyperimmune globulin therapy, has been used for decades to in the treatment of viral diseases, including diphtheria.
The theory is that those who have recovered from viral infections have antibodies against the disease in their blood, and that those antibodies can be passed on to others who have been infected via transfusion, providing their immune system with a needed "boost," he explained. However, the key to its effectiveness is timing -- transfusions need to be performed early enough in the course of the disease for the antibodies to work.
Chinese researchers started clinical trials of the approach in COVID-19 patients last week."It's an important area to pursue, but it's not always successful," Ryan added.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/202...favilavir-to-treat-coronavirus/5291581953892/
The approval by the National Medical Products Administration was based on the drug's efficacy against the virus in clinical trials started in response to the ongoing outbreak, which has sickened more than 70,000 people globally. The vast majority of the cases have been identified in Hubei province, China.
Specific results of the clinical trial involving favilavir, formerly known as fapilavir, have not been released. The drug was tested in 70 patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection in the city of Shenzhen.
The drug, developed in China by Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Company originally to treat catarrhal, or inflammation of the nose and throat, is one of three currently being investigated for possible use in the treatment of COVID-19.
The company has begun producing the drug in large quantities to meet the demand created by the outbreak, though it is not the only one being investigated for use against COVID-19.
Another drug option, remdesivir, is being developed by U.S. drugmaker Gilead. Originally intended to treat Ebola virus, remdesivir has reportedly been used to treat one American sickened with COVID-19, and the patient in question has recovered fully.
However, the drug is still undergoing clinical trials and has not yet been approved to treat either COVID-19 or Ebola.
Meanwhile, doctors in South Korea have reported that they have used the HIV combination drug lopinavir plus ritonavir -- marketed as Kaletra -- to successfully treat COVID-19 in a 54-year-old patient.
Researchers in China have also asked patients who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate their blood plasma for possible use as the basis of a new treatment for the virus. Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization's Emergencies Program, said Monday the approach, known as hyperimmune globulin therapy, has been used for decades to in the treatment of viral diseases, including diphtheria.
The theory is that those who have recovered from viral infections have antibodies against the disease in their blood, and that those antibodies can be passed on to others who have been infected via transfusion, providing their immune system with a needed "boost," he explained. However, the key to its effectiveness is timing -- transfusions need to be performed early enough in the course of the disease for the antibodies to work.
Chinese researchers started clinical trials of the approach in COVID-19 patients last week."It's an important area to pursue, but it's not always successful," Ryan added.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/202...favilavir-to-treat-coronavirus/5291581953892/
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Shocking attack as woman punched unconscious in 'Coronavirus rage' racist incident
A woman has been savagely beaten in what is believed to be the Midlands' first case of coronavirus rage.
Trainee lawyer Meera Solanki was among a group targeted after her Chinese friend was told: "Take your f***ing coronavirus back home!"
Yesterday, a member of a Birmingham based Anglo-Chinese group said paranoia surrounding the disease has led to unease and confrontation.
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to find the thug responsible for the shocking violence outside Birmingham's Ana Rocha Bar and Gallery, on Frederick Street, in the early hours of Sunday, February 9.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/ne...king-attack-woman-punched-unconcious-17796485
A woman has been savagely beaten in what is believed to be the Midlands' first case of coronavirus rage.
Trainee lawyer Meera Solanki was among a group targeted after her Chinese friend was told: "Take your f***ing coronavirus back home!"
Yesterday, a member of a Birmingham based Anglo-Chinese group said paranoia surrounding the disease has led to unease and confrontation.
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to find the thug responsible for the shocking violence outside Birmingham's Ana Rocha Bar and Gallery, on Frederick Street, in the early hours of Sunday, February 9.
An ambulance was called to the scene.
Her Chinese friend Mandy Huang, 28, endured racial abuse, was dubbed "a dirty C****" and accused of carrying the virus. Miss Solanki who bravely attempted to protect her, was knocked unconscious in the incident and hospitalised.
One witness told the Sunday Mercury: "What I saw was beyond despicable. A totally vicious assault."
Ms Solanki, from Solihull, was out with friends celebrating her 29th birthday including Miss Huang who was visiting from London - when she was attacked.
In an interview with Sunday Mercury, Miss Solanki said: “ I was having Birthday drinks with a group of of girls and guys including Chinese friends.
“There were a group of Asian men inside the venue - one of them kept coming up to me and harassing me. He seemed to have a problem with me being an Indian girl with a multi racial group of friends.
“We tried to ignore him, even when he tried to spit at one of my friends. Towards the end of the night - there was just the three of us girls left including my Chinese friend Mandy. The man came over again and was being aggressive so we left but he followed us. For some reason he got really angry with her. He started abusing her calling her a dirty chink. He said "take your f****** Corona virus and take it back home“
“I was shocked and angry so I shouted for him to stop and tried to push him away.
"He punched me in the head, I hit the pavement and was knocked unconcious.
Miss Solanki, a trainee lawyer, spent six hours at Heartlands Hospital where she was treated with concussion. She was off work for a week.
She added: "I was so shocked and horrified by his aggressive behaviour and horrific words. As I lay unconscious he continued to threaten my friends and abuse them before walking away calmly with his group of friends who did nothing to stop him or help me.”
There are 400,000 Chinese people living in England and Wales. Reports of coronavirus violence has already surfaced in Newcastle, York and Manchester. This month's shocking attack is the first in our region. Leading members of the Second City's Chinese community fear it will not be the last.
A spokeswoman for Birmingham Chinese Society - set-up to foster relations between the city's Western and East Asian residents - said: "There has always been abuse. The virus has given some individuals a reason for that abuse."
A misunderstanding over why some members of the Chinese community wear masks has added to the tension.
She explained: "We wear masks to protect others from our coughs and sneezes. Some wear them as a protection against pollution. Some women wear them because they don't want to be seen without make-up. We do it to protect others, not ourselves."
Respected businesswoman Dorian Chan, one of the most powerful figures in Birmingham's Chinese quarter, said: "For a man to attack a girl for defending her Chinese friend from his racial abuse, what has this world come to?
"But I have heard of similar attacks based on people's shocking racism after the coronavirus outbreak. There is a a lot of ignorant people who now have an excuse to attack us.
“I know of a Chinese student at Birmingham University who was punched in the face in Harborne - just because he was wearing a mask. He had his jaw dislocated.
"I’ve heard of Chinese people being chucked off buses in Birmingham because other passengers are complaining and telling them to get off. And the bus drivers do not stop it happening.
"Thankfully, this attack has been reported to the police. And it's vital there is a proper investigation."
Ms Chan, who co-owns popular Chinatown restaurants Wing Wah and Caffe Chino, added: "The virus has given some people an excuse to attack us"
James Wong, chairman of Birmingham's Southside Birmingham Improvement District and managing director of the Chung Ying Restaurant Group, told the Sunday Mercury: “In my experience, and that of my family, friends and colleagues, the vast majority of people have been very sympathetic to the situation in China and have been keen to show their support towards the Chinese community here in Birmingham.
"I believe the diversity of our city is one of the reasons that any racially motivated incidents have been relatively low compared to other parts of the UK.
“Of course, any racially motivated incident against an individual or community is entirely unacceptable and needs to be addressed. We are working across our community at all levels to keep all informed of the situation and ensure that we’re doing everything we can to offer support and guidance.
"Fundamentally, it is important that we maintain a sense of balance and proportion in terms of the impact here in Birmingham and the UK, that any media coverage of the coronavirus is reported in a responsible way that doesn’t allow the spread of misinformation. As a global community, we need to stand together and support each other.”
Last night, a manager at Ana Rocha Bar confirmed the attack had taken place outside his premises, but said he was unaware what sparked the violence.
The popular venue has CCTV of the incident.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We're investigating after a woman was assaulted after another was racially abused in Frederick Street, Hockley, around 2am on Sunday February 9.
"A man made racist marks to one woman and after he was asked to stop he punched another female, in her 20s, in the face. She was temporarily knocked unconscious but escaped without serious injury.
"The attacker is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins tall, of large build and was wearing a flat cap and hoodie at the time.
"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. Quote crime reference number 20BW/39330Q/20."
West Midlands Ambulance Services said: “We were called at 2:03am on February 9 to reports of an assault at an address on Frederick Street. An off-duty paramedic was already at the scene with the patient. The woman didn’t want to be taken to accident and emergency, so our crews were stood down.”
Her Chinese friend Mandy Huang, 28, endured racial abuse, was dubbed "a dirty C****" and accused of carrying the virus. Miss Solanki who bravely attempted to protect her, was knocked unconscious in the incident and hospitalised.
One witness told the Sunday Mercury: "What I saw was beyond despicable. A totally vicious assault."
Ms Solanki, from Solihull, was out with friends celebrating her 29th birthday including Miss Huang who was visiting from London - when she was attacked.
In an interview with Sunday Mercury, Miss Solanki said: “ I was having Birthday drinks with a group of of girls and guys including Chinese friends.
“There were a group of Asian men inside the venue - one of them kept coming up to me and harassing me. He seemed to have a problem with me being an Indian girl with a multi racial group of friends.
“We tried to ignore him, even when he tried to spit at one of my friends. Towards the end of the night - there was just the three of us girls left including my Chinese friend Mandy. The man came over again and was being aggressive so we left but he followed us. For some reason he got really angry with her. He started abusing her calling her a dirty chink. He said "take your f****** Corona virus and take it back home“
“I was shocked and angry so I shouted for him to stop and tried to push him away.
"He punched me in the head, I hit the pavement and was knocked unconcious.
Miss Solanki, a trainee lawyer, spent six hours at Heartlands Hospital where she was treated with concussion. She was off work for a week.
She added: "I was so shocked and horrified by his aggressive behaviour and horrific words. As I lay unconscious he continued to threaten my friends and abuse them before walking away calmly with his group of friends who did nothing to stop him or help me.”
There are 400,000 Chinese people living in England and Wales. Reports of coronavirus violence has already surfaced in Newcastle, York and Manchester. This month's shocking attack is the first in our region. Leading members of the Second City's Chinese community fear it will not be the last.
A spokeswoman for Birmingham Chinese Society - set-up to foster relations between the city's Western and East Asian residents - said: "There has always been abuse. The virus has given some individuals a reason for that abuse."
A misunderstanding over why some members of the Chinese community wear masks has added to the tension.
She explained: "We wear masks to protect others from our coughs and sneezes. Some wear them as a protection against pollution. Some women wear them because they don't want to be seen without make-up. We do it to protect others, not ourselves."
Respected businesswoman Dorian Chan, one of the most powerful figures in Birmingham's Chinese quarter, said: "For a man to attack a girl for defending her Chinese friend from his racial abuse, what has this world come to?
"But I have heard of similar attacks based on people's shocking racism after the coronavirus outbreak. There is a a lot of ignorant people who now have an excuse to attack us.
“I know of a Chinese student at Birmingham University who was punched in the face in Harborne - just because he was wearing a mask. He had his jaw dislocated.
"I’ve heard of Chinese people being chucked off buses in Birmingham because other passengers are complaining and telling them to get off. And the bus drivers do not stop it happening.
"Thankfully, this attack has been reported to the police. And it's vital there is a proper investigation."
Ms Chan, who co-owns popular Chinatown restaurants Wing Wah and Caffe Chino, added: "The virus has given some people an excuse to attack us"
James Wong, chairman of Birmingham's Southside Birmingham Improvement District and managing director of the Chung Ying Restaurant Group, told the Sunday Mercury: “In my experience, and that of my family, friends and colleagues, the vast majority of people have been very sympathetic to the situation in China and have been keen to show their support towards the Chinese community here in Birmingham.
"I believe the diversity of our city is one of the reasons that any racially motivated incidents have been relatively low compared to other parts of the UK.
“Of course, any racially motivated incident against an individual or community is entirely unacceptable and needs to be addressed. We are working across our community at all levels to keep all informed of the situation and ensure that we’re doing everything we can to offer support and guidance.
"Fundamentally, it is important that we maintain a sense of balance and proportion in terms of the impact here in Birmingham and the UK, that any media coverage of the coronavirus is reported in a responsible way that doesn’t allow the spread of misinformation. As a global community, we need to stand together and support each other.”
Last night, a manager at Ana Rocha Bar confirmed the attack had taken place outside his premises, but said he was unaware what sparked the violence.
The popular venue has CCTV of the incident.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We're investigating after a woman was assaulted after another was racially abused in Frederick Street, Hockley, around 2am on Sunday February 9.
"A man made racist marks to one woman and after he was asked to stop he punched another female, in her 20s, in the face. She was temporarily knocked unconscious but escaped without serious injury.
"The attacker is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins tall, of large build and was wearing a flat cap and hoodie at the time.
"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. Quote crime reference number 20BW/39330Q/20."
West Midlands Ambulance Services said: “We were called at 2:03am on February 9 to reports of an assault at an address on Frederick Street. An off-duty paramedic was already at the scene with the patient. The woman didn’t want to be taken to accident and emergency, so our crews were stood down.”
We should all be concerned, specially in the subcontinent where it can spread very rapidly due to dense population and lack of preventive measures. Look at what's happening in Iran in last 72 hours. Look at how South Korea and Italy is struggling inspite of being well developed and having all the facilities.
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I just hope that it will stay away from Bangladesh. This virus can cause havoc in that overpopulated country.
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Concerned. If it kills human lives, then everyone whould feel concerned.
Moreover, the virus has expanded to an international scale by now as reports of victims are coming from North of Italy where 200+ people have been affected, 7 of them have died.
Moreover, the virus has expanded to an international scale by now as reports of victims are coming from North of Italy where 200+ people have been affected, 7 of them have died.
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The Government of Pakistan has done a spectacular job in fooling the world that we have not been hit by the virus. However, I do not see the purpose or the point in covering it up.
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Have you received any patients with this virus?
Hope it will be contained, but definitely a very serious matter and one of a great concern. I'm particularly worried about Pakistan. Government and people should be prepared. Its just a matter of time when we will see cases in Pakistan-------I hope and pray not.
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I am mentally prepared for this virus. We have huge Chinese and Korean communities here in Toronto and it will probably not be shocking if I end up getting this virus. I hope not.
Same in India as well I believe. I really doubt that there have been only 3 cases in the country. However sometimes the administration hides numbers intentionally to reduce panic within population as that again have additional repurcussion. As long as they are able to manage the situation and limit the damage behind the scenes through containment measures this tactics is fine. They need to focus heavily on prevention at this point through promotion of Do's and Donts within each cluster because any small sample in one of the busy urban areas of India/Pakistan can have snowball effect similar to that of Iran's.
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Don't you dare that you say that again.
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I hope not but you never know. This virus is spreading in both developed and developing countries. May God keep us protected.
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Nothing will happen,Be positive,Allah is there ,will never do that to obedient followers.
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I'm concerned that it doesn't affect travel in the summer as I was looking forward to a vacation abroad. Hopefully it will have been brought under control by then and the virus neutralised.
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Don't worry yaar. Just do precautionary measures like mask, washing hands and face and you are good. It is mostly affecting kids and seniors, so they should not go out as much.
Obedient followers get sick, catch diseases and die all the time.
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You showed what your real character is.
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Be positive bro, as of now Canada have very low chances of COVID19 spreading. But I do agree that we have large section of Chinese and other Asian communities in GTA. But we can’t generalize them all
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I hope you are right. I generally am not too fussy about these viruses but death toll has surpassed 2,500 worldwide and they haven't found a vaccine yet.
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Italy now has 400 cases - a 25% surge in a day
Several European countries have announced new cases, traced to Italy
Globally, more than 80,000 people in about 40 countries have been infected
Cases and deaths are also up in China, although mainly in Hubei
Saudi Arabia is stopping pilgrims entering the country for Umrah
President Trump says his deputy, Mike Pence, will be in charge of the US response
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-51655133
Several European countries have announced new cases, traced to Italy
Globally, more than 80,000 people in about 40 countries have been infected
Cases and deaths are also up in China, although mainly in Hubei
Saudi Arabia is stopping pilgrims entering the country for Umrah
President Trump says his deputy, Mike Pence, will be in charge of the US response
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-51655133
Really how so?
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Theres 2 sides to it now, The Chinese who are hiding alot of info and the western media who are over exaggerating it as much as they can with clickbait titles.
If what you said was actually true, we would not have polio, hepatitis,jaundice, malaria and dengue fever in Pakistan.
You remind me of every mullah I have come across.
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I think the one who are hiding a lot of info are the Iranians. 200+ confirmed deaths when only few days ago they said they had around 200 infected.
Iran's lack of transparency, mismanagement and incompetence cause the virus to spread in the region.
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Things seem to have calmed down in China. I think countries will shut things down so it may not spread as much now. But continually reading stories about it spreading are depressing.
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I think things will get a bit more worse before they get better. Most countries, especially in East/South-East Asia failed to act quickly and implement travel controls/quarantine, and we will see more cases pop up as they get access to testing.
I read some article today where a scientist estimated 40%-70% of the global population may eventually be infected (of course only a small fraction of that would die), so it would at least help build immunity for future.
I read some article today where a scientist estimated 40%-70% of the global population may eventually be infected (of course only a small fraction of that would die), so it would at least help build immunity for future.
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South Korea has recorded its largest rise in coronavirus infections in a single day, with 594 new cases confirmed on Friday.
The increase brings the total number of infections in South Korea to 2,931, according to the Korea Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).
Seventeen people have died in the country so far.
South Korea has the highest number of confirmed cases outside China where the outbreak started.
Separately, there has been concern over a number of new cases of unknown origin in the US states of California and Oregon.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51685908
The increase brings the total number of infections in South Korea to 2,931, according to the Korea Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).
Seventeen people have died in the country so far.
South Korea has the highest number of confirmed cases outside China where the outbreak started.
Separately, there has been concern over a number of new cases of unknown origin in the US states of California and Oregon.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51685908
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no i am not worried. if i bound to effect with anything it will happen regardless of anything.
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Then maybe countries should stop trying to find a cure for it due to your regardless logic.
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My concern continues to grow by the day...
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well they are finding cure for those who are really concerned. If you are concerned then the country where you live is finding cure for you. I am not concerned/worried they do not need to find for me.
The question was concerned about the spread of virus. I am not concerned about the spread. In pakistan our government did not allow those students to come back for few days because they were afraid they will bring virus into our country. Now we already have few deaths. How did that happened? Who brought that into pakistan? If you bound to effect it will effect you does not matter what you do.
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Currently I'm in this mode, but it could change if things worsen 
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Yes but mainly for the elderly and people with preexisting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders, they're the most at risk.
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If there is no cure then how people are recovering? Maybe the disease is not as deadly as people think and the cases in China have definitely been declining but Italy, Iran and Korea continues to be a concern.
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No not for my health but for disruption.
In the UK some officials have stated if the virus is officially a pandemic, schools will be shut for 2 months. Im assuming flights and other forms of travel will be effected but my biggest concern is sporting events esp when we have the European Championships this summer!
In the UK some officials have stated if the virus is officially a pandemic, schools will be shut for 2 months. Im assuming flights and other forms of travel will be effected but my biggest concern is sporting events esp when we have the European Championships this summer!
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It has about 2% mortality rate. Most survive. But, some don't survive.
3000+ have died so far. Close to 100,000 are infected.
Media is highlighting every single death from it (with implicit permission of govts of course).
People coming back from Iran brought it back. A virus needs a host to spread.
This is the same mentality that so many of our people have. ALLAH (SWT) has given you free will to act on and improve things, and cure diseases, not just sit around and pray that it won't happen.....
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Twitter has told its employees to work from home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
In a blog post, the social media giant said it was mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work remotely.
The company also said it was "strongly encouraging" all of its 5,000 employees around the world to not come into work.
It comes a day after the firm banned all non-essential business travel and events for its workers.
The company had already announced that it was pulling out of this month's South by Southwest media conference in Austin, Texas.
Twitter's head of human resources Jennifer Christie said: "Our goal is to lower the probability of the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus for us - and the world around us."
Markets rebound after last week's dive
BA and Ryanair cut flights as bookings drop
Global growth ‘could halve’ because of coronavirus
The post also highlighted that Twitter has been developing ways to work from home for some time: "While this is a big change for us, we have already been moving towards a more distributed workforce that's increasingly remote. We're a global service and we're committed to enabling anyone, anywhere to work at Twitter."
Twitter's chief executive Jack Dorsey has long-supported remote working and in November announced plans to live in Africa for up to six months of this year.
The move is similar to measures put in place by many companies in Asia as the virus sweeps the region, but goes further than most big American businesses as they respond to the outbreak.
Other leading technology companies, including Facebook and Google, have postponed or cancelled conferences in the US. Facebook has also joined Twitter by pulling out of South by Southwest.
Staff at Google's European headquarters in Dublin will work from home on Tuesday as the company tests its preparedness for a potential outbreak in Ireland, but most of the 8,000 workers are expected to return to their desks on Wednesday.
At the same time companies, including telecoms operator A&T and banking giant Citigroup, have restricted international travel, especially to Asia.
The announcement comes as deaths due to the coronavirus around the world have passed 3,000 as the outbreak spreads from Asia to the US, Europe and the Middle East.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51700937
In a blog post, the social media giant said it was mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work remotely.
The company also said it was "strongly encouraging" all of its 5,000 employees around the world to not come into work.
It comes a day after the firm banned all non-essential business travel and events for its workers.
The company had already announced that it was pulling out of this month's South by Southwest media conference in Austin, Texas.
Twitter's head of human resources Jennifer Christie said: "Our goal is to lower the probability of the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus for us - and the world around us."
Markets rebound after last week's dive
BA and Ryanair cut flights as bookings drop
Global growth ‘could halve’ because of coronavirus
The post also highlighted that Twitter has been developing ways to work from home for some time: "While this is a big change for us, we have already been moving towards a more distributed workforce that's increasingly remote. We're a global service and we're committed to enabling anyone, anywhere to work at Twitter."
Twitter's chief executive Jack Dorsey has long-supported remote working and in November announced plans to live in Africa for up to six months of this year.
The move is similar to measures put in place by many companies in Asia as the virus sweeps the region, but goes further than most big American businesses as they respond to the outbreak.
Other leading technology companies, including Facebook and Google, have postponed or cancelled conferences in the US. Facebook has also joined Twitter by pulling out of South by Southwest.
Staff at Google's European headquarters in Dublin will work from home on Tuesday as the company tests its preparedness for a potential outbreak in Ireland, but most of the 8,000 workers are expected to return to their desks on Wednesday.
At the same time companies, including telecoms operator A&T and banking giant Citigroup, have restricted international travel, especially to Asia.
The announcement comes as deaths due to the coronavirus around the world have passed 3,000 as the outbreak spreads from Asia to the US, Europe and the Middle East.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51700937
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That 2% will be less in developed nations but nonetheless that is still a lot of enhanced morbidity.
I am getting more concerned now.
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There is talk of football matches being played in closed stadiums. This is getting quite annoying now.
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This is now a pandemic (even if folks don't want to admit it). It is better to be cautious.
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i am not denying that. I answered the question to this thread which is are you concerned about the spread of virus. I am also in favor of finding the cure. If it is spreading there is no way we can stop it. If it will reach to me them i will find the cure. Just read the question above carefully.
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Read this article: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/03/who...-globally-higher-than-previously-thought.html.
Mortality rate is apparently 3.4% now.
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we shoudn't be that worried as it is similar to flu
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Actually, it is a bit more serious than flu.
Flu has a mortality rate of around 1%. Coronavirus has a mortality rate of around 3%.
It can be life threatening for older people.
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Flu has nothing like a general death rate of 1 percent
More like 0.1 percent
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Nowadays its stressing about work and then coronavirus, and then work and on and on goes!
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Yeah man NBA is talking about playing in empty arenas now too
NBA suspended the league indefinitely
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Very concerned now that Canada and specially Toronto has a few cases. Heck the company a friend of mine works at, just two floors above him a positive case was revealed. The entire floor is now in quarantine.
This may sound stupid but soon the safest place to go to avoid the virus might be China itself. China is reporting a rapid decline in new cases and for the last three days there have been no new cases outside of Hubei province. This suggest that the virus is dying out in the air and only is sustaining within the people who currently have it. So when those people recover(if they don't infect anyone else) then the virus will terminate in China. Meanwhile other countries are reporting a rising number of new cases everyday.
This is the graph for China, the orange line is the number of new cases everyday:
This may sound stupid but soon the safest place to go to avoid the virus might be China itself. China is reporting a rapid decline in new cases and for the last three days there have been no new cases outside of Hubei province. This suggest that the virus is dying out in the air and only is sustaining within the people who currently have it. So when those people recover(if they don't infect anyone else) then the virus will terminate in China. Meanwhile other countries are reporting a rising number of new cases everyday.
This is the graph for China, the orange line is the number of new cases everyday:
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Here in France, we have close to 2,300 cases being reported.
50 people have died.
Out of those 2,300 people (still alive), around 110 are in critical condition.
50 people have died.
Out of those 2,300 people (still alive), around 110 are in critical condition.
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Yes I am starting to get concerned because the experts have been concerned a while ago.
https://www.fast.ai/2020/03/09/coronavirus
People blame media for hyping the issue but I blame the media for not giving proper information and attention to the real experts. Instead notions like "it's just like the flu" or "the flu kills far more people" were spread to give a false sense of security.
https://www.fast.ai/2020/03/09/coronavirus
People blame media for hyping the issue but I blame the media for not giving proper information and attention to the real experts. Instead notions like "it's just like the flu" or "the flu kills far more people" were spread to give a false sense of security.
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Shouldn’t I be more worried about the flu?
● No. This is worse.
● The seasonal flu kills <0.1% of infected people. This kills ~1%. That is 10X worse.
● The coronavirus may spread a little slower than the flu, or somewhat faster.
● You have some natural immunity to flu even though each season the strain is different.
You probably have no immunity against this coronavirus.
● We have a reliable vaccine against seasonal flu. We will not have a vaccine or effective
treatment for coronavirus for some time.
● Seasonal flu is very well characterized and understood. This virus is still under intensive
study, and all the numbers I give have uncertainty, which means that it may be worse
than our best guess. Long-term effects of catching the virus are unknown.
https://docs.google.com/document/u/...y3DZmFhaxAmP046-dwAE_LCj3l9su2XLYpZe2By8mCj1A
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Do you trust China’s data? They even silenced the guy who tried to bring corona into limelight.
Atleast with India and Pak there are always oppositions that bring in some data refuting the govn one, absolutely dont trust China on their data.
From my previous project two colleagues of mine are stuck in China itself from
last 3 months, many don’t even know what’s happening.
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Forgive him boss lot has changed in last 7 days.
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I am not mad.
My goal is to get out as much info as I can while gaining new insights.
Last week even doctors in Europe were saying "yo chill flu killz more"
Yes very worried. This is having all kinds of economic impacts and we are really at the start of it. There will be a recession because of this and it will be hard to start things up again as its hampering global supply chain like we've never seen before. The other worry is getting sick or family members getting sick from this at its very contagious. I hope and pray as summer approaches the spread slows down and we get a handle on this, other wise its gonna be baaad.
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