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    Whatever we may think about PRC politically, the speed with which China has ramped up production of masks and other medical supplies is truly impressive:

    https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-...ut-cranks-gear

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    I'm surprised no one has mentioned the largest cancellation that's happened today, the Kids Choice Awards

    http://http://variety.com/2020/tv/ne...rus-1203531487


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    Ireland joins the club. I think the Philippines might join tonight.

    https://news.sky.com/story/coronavir...march-11956087

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cornmeal:
    One thing that has changed in the past week is the time it takes for new cases to be added to the tally. There are so many places now affected that you can refresh the page basically every 30 minutes and see the total rise by dozens of new cases when previously it was every few hours or even a few times daily before it moved.

    124 countries now affected, with newer ones Ivory Coast, DRC, Cameroon, Togo, remote islands of Reunion (FR overseas territory), French Polynesia, but Falkland Islands still free of the virus, I'll bet the folks on St. Helena and Cristan de Cunha are appreciating their isolation, at least for the moment....

    https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
    Yes, now in Italy daily coronavirus cases are announced every evening by Protezione Civile (national body that deals with emergencies).

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    Quote Originally Posted by shri:
    #justtheflu - Is this the second or third health minister that has the virus?

    https://twitter.com/feelthepress/sta...31211004788736
    Roberto Stella was not a health minister, but a general practitioner in Varese (Lombardy) and president of the Medical Guild.

    Here what CNN says about his death.

    In a statement, Italy’s National Federation of Doctors and General Practitioners mourned Stella’s death, highlighting his contributions on a national level. They added that they hope the government will take notice of the dangers Italian doctors and nurses are facing.“He was the example of the capability and hard work of family doctors,” said Silvestro Scotti, national secretary of the federation, said in a statement released Wednesday.
    “His death represents the outcry of all colleagues who still today are not equipped with the proper individual protection needed."

    Stella was a well-respected general practitioner both at the local and national level.
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    UK announcements coming in later today...

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51845861

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    No travel into or out of Manila by land sea or air until April 14th

    Starting March 15th

    Everyone. More announcements being made. Country has moved to the highest alert level "code red level two". Mass gatherings prohibited.

    Manila schools closed until April 12th

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    Quote Originally Posted by hullexile:
    No travel into or out of Manila by land sea or air until April 14th

    Starting March 15th
    For everyone or just foreigners?

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    Seems to be everyone.


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