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President Widodo says two citizens have tested positive, as China announces just 200 new cases. Follow live newsPresident Widodo says two citizens have tested positive, as China announces just 200 new cases. Follow live news
In case some of you may have missed this from Friday, the New England Journal of Medicine published its latest report on the coronavirus, in which it extracted data regarding 1,099 patients with laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 from 552 hospitals in 30 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China through January 29, 2020.
You can read the whole study here, but here are the main points:
The median age of the patients was 47 years and 41.9% of the patients were female.
0.9% of the patients were younger than 15 years of age.
5% were admitted to intensive care, and 1.4% died.
Only 1.9% of the patients had a history of direct contact with wildlife.
The most common symptoms were fever (43.8% on admission and 88.7% during hospitalisation) and cough (67.8%).
Among the overall population, 23.7% had at least one coexisting illness (e.g. hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
On admission, the degree of severity of Covid-19 was categorised as non-severe in 926 patients and severe in 173 patients.
The median incubation period was 4 days.
Many did not have abnormal radiologic findings (X-ray/CT scan).
A majority of the patients (58.0%) received intravenous antibiotic therapy, and 35.8% received oseltamivir therapy.
Oxygen therapy was administered in 41.3% and mechanical ventilation in 6.1%; higher percentages of patients with severe disease received these therapies
Thailand has reported one new coronavirus case, bringing the total number of such cases in the country to 43 since January, a senior health official said on Monday.Thailand has reported one new coronavirus case, bringing the total number of such cases in the country to 43 since January, a senior health official said on Monday.
The new case is a 22-year-old Thai woman who works with another Thai patient, a Thai driver for foreign tourists, Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, the permanent secretary of the health ministry, said in a news conference.The new case is a 22-year-old Thai woman who works with another Thai patient, a Thai driver for foreign tourists, Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, the permanent secretary of the health ministry, said in a news conference.
So far 31 coronavirus patients have recovered and returned home and 11 are still being treated in hospitals.So far 31 coronavirus patients have recovered and returned home and 11 are still being treated in hospitals.
We are hearing that the Australian state of Tasmania has its first coronavirus case, a 40-year-old man who travelled from Iran, via Melbourne to Launceston. People on the same flight as the man are being contacted by health authorities. He arrived in Tasmania on Saturday, prior to restrictions on entry from Iran being introduced.We are hearing that the Australian state of Tasmania has its first coronavirus case, a 40-year-old man who travelled from Iran, via Melbourne to Launceston. People on the same flight as the man are being contacted by health authorities. He arrived in Tasmania on Saturday, prior to restrictions on entry from Iran being introduced.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in the world’s fourth most populous country.Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in the world’s fourth most populous country.
The two had been hospitalised, Widodo told reporters at the presidential palace in Jakarta. He did not specify where the patients were being treated.The two had been hospitalised, Widodo told reporters at the presidential palace in Jakarta. He did not specify where the patients were being treated.
Shares across Asia Pacific have returned to positive territory after a week of heavy losses on the hope of stimulus measures from central banks.Shares across Asia Pacific have returned to positive territory after a week of heavy losses on the hope of stimulus measures from central banks.
In Japan the Nikkei is up 1.4% and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong has risen 0.9%. In Shanghai the Composite is up nearly 3% while Seoul is 0.9% to the good. Australia’s ASX200 is still off 1% but that’s an improvement on earlier when it plunged 2.7%. The Aussie dollar, a China proxy, has been under pressure for weeks but recovered slightly to US65.25c.In Japan the Nikkei is up 1.4% and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong has risen 0.9%. In Shanghai the Composite is up nearly 3% while Seoul is 0.9% to the good. Australia’s ASX200 is still off 1% but that’s an improvement on earlier when it plunged 2.7%. The Aussie dollar, a China proxy, has been under pressure for weeks but recovered slightly to US65.25c.
The FTSE100 is expected to bounce by 1.89% this morning, according to futures trading. Wall Street is seen opening up 0.34%.The FTSE100 is expected to bounce by 1.89% this morning, according to futures trading. Wall Street is seen opening up 0.34%.
The US Fed is widely expected to cut rates by 50 basis points when its policy makers meet on 17-18th of this month – if not before. It’s priced in, as traders say.The US Fed is widely expected to cut rates by 50 basis points when its policy makers meet on 17-18th of this month – if not before. It’s priced in, as traders say.
Australia’s Reserve Bank will most likely get there first with a cut of at least 0.25% when it convenes its monthly monetary policy tomorrow. The Bank of Japan said on Monday that it would take all action possible to stabilise financial markets.Australia’s Reserve Bank will most likely get there first with a cut of at least 0.25% when it convenes its monthly monetary policy tomorrow. The Bank of Japan said on Monday that it would take all action possible to stabilise financial markets.
US bond yields, which we talked about earlier, have recovered a bit as well. It’s a crucial part of the markets equation. Allianz chief economist Mohamed El-Erian says it shows there will be a lot of volatility around when the European and US markets start up later.US bond yields, which we talked about earlier, have recovered a bit as well. It’s a crucial part of the markets equation. Allianz chief economist Mohamed El-Erian says it shows there will be a lot of volatility around when the European and US markets start up later.
And in case you’re wondering, the Vix volatility index, sometimes called the “fear index”, is up slightly to 40.11.And in case you’re wondering, the Vix volatility index, sometimes called the “fear index”, is up slightly to 40.11.
Australian officials have been telling people there’s no need to stock up on essentials due to the coronavirus. But it would seem many are not listening.Australian officials have been telling people there’s no need to stock up on essentials due to the coronavirus. But it would seem many are not listening.
Below are some pictures from Woolworths supermarket in Northbridge, on Sydney’s lower North Shore. The photos were taken at around 3pm. A store employee said many of the aisles in the photos had been empty for a few hours. One shopper said it was so busy it felt like trying to buy goods on Christmas eve.Below are some pictures from Woolworths supermarket in Northbridge, on Sydney’s lower North Shore. The photos were taken at around 3pm. A store employee said many of the aisles in the photos had been empty for a few hours. One shopper said it was so busy it felt like trying to buy goods on Christmas eve.
The Chinese city of Shenzen, which borders Hong Kong, has identified its first case of imported coronavirus.The Chinese city of Shenzen, which borders Hong Kong, has identified its first case of imported coronavirus.
The China Daily says the male patient surnamed Sun, 35, flew from London to Hong Kong on 27 February, where he took a ferry to cross the Shekou port to arrive in Shenzhen the next day, according to the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission.The China Daily says the male patient surnamed Sun, 35, flew from London to Hong Kong on 27 February, where he took a ferry to cross the Shekou port to arrive in Shenzhen the next day, according to the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission.
Sun has been working in Bristol in the United Kingdom for the past two years and has not traveled to Hubei before, the outlet said.Sun has been working in Bristol in the United Kingdom for the past two years and has not traveled to Hubei before, the outlet said.
Beijing reported two imported coronavirus cases from Iran on Sunday, the first in the capital since the outbreak began in Wuhan. Ningxia Hui autonomous region confirmed two imported cases from Iran last week.Beijing reported two imported coronavirus cases from Iran on Sunday, the first in the capital since the outbreak began in Wuhan. Ningxia Hui autonomous region confirmed two imported cases from Iran last week.
Sumo wrestling has become the latest sport to be affected by the coronavirus outbreak, after officials decided that the spring tournament would be held behind closed doors.Sumo wrestling has become the latest sport to be affected by the coronavirus outbreak, after officials decided that the spring tournament would be held behind closed doors.
“To those many who were looking forward to this, we are sorry for this huge inconvenience,” Hakkaku, the chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, told reporters.“To those many who were looking forward to this, we are sorry for this huge inconvenience,” Hakkaku, the chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, told reporters.
“There were various viewpoints, but there was an absolute desire to hold it for the sake of the fans.”“There were various viewpoints, but there was an absolute desire to hold it for the sake of the fans.”
The tournament, which opens in Osaka next Sunday, will be televised by public broadcaster NHK, but will be canceled if a wrestler is found to have contracted the virus, Hakkaku added, according to Kyodo news agency.The tournament, which opens in Osaka next Sunday, will be televised by public broadcaster NHK, but will be canceled if a wrestler is found to have contracted the virus, Hakkaku added, according to Kyodo news agency.
The decision to ban spectators from the 15-day tournament - one of six major sumo competitions held throughout the year - comes after Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said sports and cultural events should be cancelled or scaled down until the middle of the month.Preseason baseball games are being played in empty stadiums through to 15 March, while Japan’s professional football league said that all 94 matches scheduled to run through to the same date would be postponed. Rugby’s Top League has postponed 16 matches, while the Japan Racing Association is holding horse races without spectators, and keirin cycling races are being held behind closed doors until 11 March.The decision to ban spectators from the 15-day tournament - one of six major sumo competitions held throughout the year - comes after Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said sports and cultural events should be cancelled or scaled down until the middle of the month.Preseason baseball games are being played in empty stadiums through to 15 March, while Japan’s professional football league said that all 94 matches scheduled to run through to the same date would be postponed. Rugby’s Top League has postponed 16 matches, while the Japan Racing Association is holding horse races without spectators, and keirin cycling races are being held behind closed doors until 11 March.
On Sunday, just a few hundred elite runners took part in the Tokyo Marathon, after 38,000 amateur runners were told they would not be able to participate. Members of the public had been discouraged from turning out to watch the race, which last year drew more than a million spectators.On Sunday, just a few hundred elite runners took part in the Tokyo Marathon, after 38,000 amateur runners were told they would not be able to participate. Members of the public had been discouraged from turning out to watch the race, which last year drew more than a million spectators.
While Tokyo 2020 organisers insist there are no plans to cancel this summer’s Olympics, the coronavirus has disrupted preparations for the Games, due to open on 24 July. Last week, Tokyo postponed training for Olympic volunteers and Toshiro Muto, chief executive of the organising committee, said it would scale back the torch relay, due to begin in Fukushima in late March.While Tokyo 2020 organisers insist there are no plans to cancel this summer’s Olympics, the coronavirus has disrupted preparations for the Games, due to open on 24 July. Last week, Tokyo postponed training for Olympic volunteers and Toshiro Muto, chief executive of the organising committee, said it would scale back the torch relay, due to begin in Fukushima in late March.
South Australia plans to amend its Public Health Act to allow for the compulsory quarantine of people with coronavirus.South Australia plans to amend its Public Health Act to allow for the compulsory quarantine of people with coronavirus.
Premier Steven Marshall announced the move on Monday, saying:Premier Steven Marshall announced the move on Monday, saying:
The move has the support of the state’s Chief Public Health Officer, Nicola Spurrier, who said it would provide “clarity” about government powers.The move has the support of the state’s Chief Public Health Officer, Nicola Spurrier, who said it would provide “clarity” about government powers.
The proposed amendments will allow the chief public health officer to say where a particular person should be detained for quarantine purposes, and allow for the police to be called in our court orders issued to ensure compliance.The proposed amendments will allow the chief public health officer to say where a particular person should be detained for quarantine purposes, and allow for the police to be called in our court orders issued to ensure compliance.
Sixteen temporary hospitals have been set up in gyms and other buildings in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province to cope with demand caused by the coronavirus.Sixteen temporary hospitals have been set up in gyms and other buildings in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province to cope with demand caused by the coronavirus.
These images of some of one of those temporary hospitals, Wuhan Living Room Temporary Hospital, were taken last week but released today.These images of some of one of those temporary hospitals, Wuhan Living Room Temporary Hospital, were taken last week but released today.
The captain of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, Gennaro Arma, has been praised by passengers for his frequent messages and strong leadership during their gruelling quarantine.The captain of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, Gennaro Arma, has been praised by passengers for his frequent messages and strong leadership during their gruelling quarantine.
In a profile of Arma by AFP (which you can read here), the Italian says the experience gave him “a few grey hairs.”In a profile of Arma by AFP (which you can read here), the Italian says the experience gave him “a few grey hairs.”
In one of his updates to the ship’s 2,600 passengers, he said:In one of his updates to the ship’s 2,600 passengers, he said:
Here is a bit more information about the second person to die from Covid-19 in the US, who was a patient at the Life Care Centre of Kirkland nursing home in Washington State.Here is a bit more information about the second person to die from Covid-19 in the US, who was a patient at the Life Care Centre of Kirkland nursing home in Washington State.
That nursing home is under close monitoring after five residents and a staff member tested positive to the virus, and 50 more showed respiratory symptoms, Hallie Golden reports.That nursing home is under close monitoring after five residents and a staff member tested positive to the virus, and 50 more showed respiratory symptoms, Hallie Golden reports.
One of the confirmed cases is a woman in her 70s, who is in a serious condition. The man who died was also in his 70s.One of the confirmed cases is a woman in her 70s, who is in a serious condition. The man who died was also in his 70s.
There are 108 residents and 180 staff members at the aged care home, and officials said that 27 residents and 25 staff members had respiratory symptoms. They are all being tested for coronavirus.There are 108 residents and 180 staff members at the aged care home, and officials said that 27 residents and 25 staff members had respiratory symptoms. They are all being tested for coronavirus.
More than two dozen firefighters and police who have responded to calls at the centre over the past two weeks have also been placed under isolation.More than two dozen firefighters and police who have responded to calls at the centre over the past two weeks have also been placed under isolation.
Dr Jeff Duchin, health officer for Seattle and King county, said he “would not be surprised to find additional cases” among residents.Dr Jeff Duchin, health officer for Seattle and King county, said he “would not be surprised to find additional cases” among residents.
The Australian Academy of Science has published a fact-check video on the coronavirus with Professor Raina MacIntyre, a global biosecurity expert and head of the biosecurity program at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales.The Australian Academy of Science has published a fact-check video on the coronavirus with Professor Raina MacIntyre, a global biosecurity expert and head of the biosecurity program at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales.
MacIntyre said this about how the virus spreads, and why global health agencies keep telling you to wash your hands:MacIntyre said this about how the virus spreads, and why global health agencies keep telling you to wash your hands:
Health officials in Washington state have confirmed another death from coronavirus – the second in the US and the state.Health officials in Washington state have confirmed another death from coronavirus – the second in the US and the state.
A man in his 70s with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalised with Covid-19 died on Saturday at a Kirkland nursing facility, Public Health – Seattle & King County said on Sunday local time.A man in his 70s with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalised with Covid-19 died on Saturday at a Kirkland nursing facility, Public Health – Seattle & King County said on Sunday local time.
A man in his 50s who died on Saturday in King County after contracting the virus was the first US fatality.A man in his 50s who died on Saturday in King County after contracting the virus was the first US fatality.
The department said three other new reported cases are older people in critical condition, Reuters reported. In total, 10 cases have been reported in King County. All of the four new cases were residents of a Kirkland nursing facility that reported two prior cases.The department said three other new reported cases are older people in critical condition, Reuters reported. In total, 10 cases have been reported in King County. All of the four new cases were residents of a Kirkland nursing facility that reported two prior cases.
With regards to South Korea, the Australian government is advising people to “reconsider your need to travel” to Daegu and Cheongdo, the centre of the infections.With regards to South Korea, the Australian government is advising people to “reconsider your need to travel” to Daegu and Cheongdo, the centre of the infections.
I’m just looking at the detailed advice for Australians travelling to Italy. The Level 3 advice (“reconsider your need to travel”) to northern Italy includes 10 towns in Lombardy and one in Veneto.I’m just looking at the detailed advice for Australians travelling to Italy. The Level 3 advice (“reconsider your need to travel”) to northern Italy includes 10 towns in Lombardy and one in Veneto.
Lombardy towns:Lombardy towns:
CodognoCodogno
Castiglione d’AddaCastiglione d’Adda
CasalpusterlengoCasalpusterlengo
FombioFombio
MaleoMaleo
SomagliaSomaglia
BertonicoBertonico
Terranova dei PasseriniTerranova dei Passerini
Castelgerundo andCastelgerundo and
San FioranoSan Fiorano
Veneto:Veneto:
Vo’ EuganeoVo’ Euganeo
Outside that area, the advice is Level 2, which is “exercise a high degree of caution”.Outside that area, the advice is Level 2, which is “exercise a high degree of caution”.
Murphy says the travel ban is a way of slowing things down. He says in Italy and South Korea the outbreaks are confined and localised and that travel bans were not needed for those countries at the moment.Murphy says the travel ban is a way of slowing things down. He says in Italy and South Korea the outbreaks are confined and localised and that travel bans were not needed for those countries at the moment.
We’re now hearing from Brendan Murphy, Australia’s chief medical officer. He emphasises the risk from travel to Iran.We’re now hearing from Brendan Murphy, Australia’s chief medical officer. He emphasises the risk from travel to Iran.
Murphy says the most important thing for anyone coming from an area of risk is to monitor their health and isolate if they become unwell, with any sort of flu-like symptoms, contact their doctor or the hospital and let them know.Murphy says the most important thing for anyone coming from an area of risk is to monitor their health and isolate if they become unwell, with any sort of flu-like symptoms, contact their doctor or the hospital and let them know.
“That is the time when people are most infectious is when they are symptomatic,” he says.“That is the time when people are most infectious is when they are symptomatic,” he says.