Simon Akpaasou's Blog

Dead in the streets: Appalling sight of man's body on the pavement lays bare the crisis in coronavirus ground zero Wuhan *The grey-haired man collapsed and died while wearing a face mask in Wuhan *It is feared the virus caused his death and police in hazmat suits responded *Death toll has risen to 213 after world health bosses declared global emergency Police in hazmat suits yesterday surrounded the body of a man who was found dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic. Source:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7951059/Man-lies-dead-streets-coronavirus-ground-zero-Wuhan.html

China’s  mystery new coronavirus  is spreading fast. More than 7,700 people are known to be infected and at least 170 deaths have been recorded. The bulk of cases have been confined to China but the virus is gradually spreading further afield. So far cases have been confirmed in more than 15 countries, including France, Germany, Australia  and the United States . At least 100 people have been tested in the United Kingdom  and Public Health England (PHE) think it “likely” the virus will soon be discovered here, though all tests have been negative to date. Experts have been warning for years that the world is long overdue a major disease outbreak, but there is much individuals can do to avoid becoming infected.  This practical guide is designed to keep you safe and will be updated daily. It is underpinned with advice from leading experts from the NHS and beyond .  Health workers wearing protective suits spray disinfectant at a bus terminal in Gwangju as part of efforts to