March 6, 2020

Coronavirus update

Shaking hands transmitted 2 times more bacteria than high fives, and 10 times more bacteria than bumping fists. 


The document US hospitals are using to prepare for a major coronavirus outbreak. It estimates 96 million US coronavirus cases and 480,000 deaths. [Paywall]


Tokyo 2020 Officials Mull Holding Games Without Fans

Italy shut down all schools and universities and banned fans from sporting events after 3,089 people tested positive and 107 have died - the largest number of deaths outside China

 More than 98,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus globally and over 3,300 people have died, according to a Reuters tally. Mainland China accounted for more than 3,000 deaths, while the toll in Italy stood at 148. At current rates on reporting, the virus will surpass 100,000 confirmed cases on Friday.

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