There are so many sources of information regarding the pandemic so I will refrain from being another source of conjecture, guessing, pollyannism, or pessimism. I will have more to post in the future, but for now, let me assess that sadly there is more in front of us than behind us. We will [Read More]
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Coronavirus in the United States
Coronavirus has landed in the United States. There are now 13 states reporting disease and 80 confirmed cases. Sadly one skilled nursing facility in Washington has seen 9 of it's occupants succumb to the disease. The CDC has taken some criticism for the rolling out of their test kits. Despite the [Read More]
Coronavirus Outbreak
Fear of a pandemic from coronavirus continues. Yes, this is a real threat. This is not hoopla or media sensationalism. This is much ado about something. Now over 80,000 cases have been reported, the vast majority in China. 3% of those infected have died which is not a small number (especially if you [Read More]
New Coronavirus from China
Coronaviruses are species of virus belonging to the subfamily Coronavirinae in the family Coronaviridae, in the order Nidovirales. Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses with a positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome and with a nucleocapsid of helical symmetry. The genomic size of coronaviruses [Read More]