Stay Warm and Comfortable

With 6000 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus this morning, we're on track to reach 8000 by tonight. With 130 deaths, the mortality rate seems steady at about 10%. (There were about 1300 cases some 2 to 3 days ago). Numbers from outside China seem to confirm the contagion rate. Thailand has seen a doubling of cases over the last coupe of days, from 7 to 14. However, no-one outside China has died yet, so the mortality rate remains an estimate based on Chinese numbers.

The fact that the decease spreads during the incubation period, which may last up to two weeks, is troublesome. It makes it virtually impossible to know when to hunker down. By the time the decease is visible and evident to all, everybody that will get it has already caught it. Those that want to hunker down must therefore do so immediately, and be prepared to stay isolated for up to three weeks.

The more reasonable strategy is to focus on our immunity system rather than total isolation. Avoid activities and foods that stress our immunity systems. Don't go for walks in the rain and the cold. Don't stay up all night. Don't strain the body. Don't binge on sugars and junk food. Eat fatty, protein rich foods. Eat fruits and greens. Eat well. Sleep well. Stay warm and comfortable.

By Acabashi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link