COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #3

From the start in Wuhan, if only the world had gone back 1400 years and followed a simple instruction from the greatest teacher of all ; don't leave, don't enter
— Adamu Gamawa (@abuabdulg) March 17, 2020

So sorry to hear. To be honest, the biggest opportunity right now for Tech to help is with their incident response & mgt because I'm sure they are overwhelmed. We've done this during elections and we can also remotely volunteer & help. How can we solve for this boss @kola_aina https://t.co/jNZYy4GvDI
— Yewande O (@yewiedewie) March 18, 2020

#BreakingNews
The @Fmohnigeria has announced 5 new cases of #COVID19. Three of the five cases arrived from the United States, while two arrived from the United Kingdom. two of the three travelers from the USA are Nigerian…#CoronaVirusNigeria pic.twitter.com/GAzCdwW7Pq
— WHO Nigeria (@WHONigeria) March 18, 2020

This COVID-19 pandemic has turned everyone into hypochondriacs.

May Allah see us through these perilous times.
— Mayowa Sheikhspeare (@CoveredInWords) March 18, 2020

In these times, you can catch Covid-19 and catch Lassa fever, and still catch something else.

Imagine you now catch feelings on top.
— THE MAN (@timileyin_) March 18, 2020

I have directed that large gatherings that would bring together 50 or more people be banned, with immediate effect.

This measure became necessary, in addition to those earlier put in place, in the wake of the most recent cases of the COVID-19 in the Country. pic.twitter.com/835CPWJ6Rs
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR, CON (@dabiodunMFR) March 18, 2020

How do you explain COVID-19 and what causes it to people who don't understand the popular languages?
I tried explaining to my grandma, I got tongue-tied because I didn't know how.
— Oluwafiolaatiayokunaiyemi✨ (@sisikunmi) March 18, 2020

Cash app donates

We want to help. Send us your $cashtag pic.twitter.com/Az2ghhOkLs
— Cash App (@CashApp) March 18, 2020

Jack of Twitter

Sending cash out to folks. Drop your cashtag https://t.co/foX5IYVtEe
— jack (@jack) March 18, 2020

Well I know this isn't much but i want to do my bit. If you're a journalist and you're writing about the Covid-19 virus (corona virus) and you need an illustration to go along with your piece, you can reach me via dm or email sefadeola@gmail.com. This is free of any cost.
— sef (@sefadeola) March 18, 2020

NHS Drs want tests so they can go back to frontlines https://twitter.com/theda_uk/status/1240550347950653442?s=21

Four years after Nigeria tried and failed to stop its currency from collapsing, Africa’s biggest crude producer is acting as if it learned nothing https://t.co/FSfx5gi4lz
— Bloomberg (@business) March 19, 2020

Taking microbiology seriously https://twitter.com/idrisayobello/status/1240403932515614720?s=21

Ghana returns SA flight

A South African flight which touched down at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra Wednesday morning has been returned without anyone disembarking.

One of the passengers was reported to have a higher than normal temperature;…

⏳https://t.co/CSoe1KkZSh
— Tutankhamun. (@Obiba_) March 18, 2020

Not just cough

Breaking #COVID19 Data – Please Share (1/10): On behalf of @AmCollegeGastro, our editorial team at #AmJGastro just released a study from Wuhan, China reporting 48.5% of patients presented to hospital with a digestive symptom as their chief complaint. Coronavirus is #NotJustCough.
— Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS (@BrennanSpiegel) March 18, 2020

Can’t escape long calls https://twitter.com/jeffkasanoff/status/1240114193518346240?s=21

Health workers

Dear Health Worker.

During this #COVID19 period, TAKE ALL MEASURES to protect yourself.

If you fall Ill, you add to the burden on the Health System, that you are contributing to.

The system is already stretched as it is. If you are unavailable for weeks, it reduces the ….
— Kvng Jay 😷 (@DrJohnAfam) March 19, 2020

Las Vegas closing

Every casino in the state of Nevada, every gaming device must be turned off at midnight tonight. All non-essential businesses must close tomorrow at noon.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS?! LAS VEGAS DOESN'T CLOSE. EVER. BUT IT'S CLOSED NOW.

We are on a lockdown for 30 days.

A month.
— riz / 레이나 / レイナ (@rizzle_d) March 18, 2020

On critics of big donors

This kind of criticism is now so common and predictable whenever a high-wealth individual or large market cap firm makes a donation (while every other party that donates $0 is absolved), that I wonder why such individuals/firms bother donating anything.https://t.co/FHKYJ6feuO
— Jim Pagels (@jimpagels) March 18, 2020

Quarantine with no power

NEPA please oh they said we should stay inside the house give us light oh. God will order your steps oh eyin oloriburuku
— Jola (@Jollz) March 18, 2020

Handbook for kids

#COVID19 handbook for children printed for distribution to a few schools in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/iY0yM896y1
— Oumissa Inspire (@oumissa_inspire) March 19, 2020

NASA: you are cleared for re-entry

Astronaut: nah fam, I’m good up here
— Mark Lewis (@marklewismd) March 19, 2020

So society’s *real* key workers have just been revealed.

Not the bankers. Not the traders. Not the elite hedge fund managers.

It’s the nurses. The doctors. The delivery drivers. The carers. The porters. The teachers. The shelf stackers. The check out staff. #COVID19
— Dr Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) March 18, 2020

Funny how all of these ‘low-skilled’ jobs (cleaners, delivery drivers, retail assistants) that so many look down upon are now on the frontline holding society together whilst we work from home.

Those jobs aren’t low-skilled, they’re essential and they should be paid as such.
— Matthew Thompson (@matthewtgreens) March 17, 2020

I categorically reject the "Good companies will survive" trope. Disagree. There will be good companies that die simply b/c the industry they're in will temporarily lose its foundation. Industrial-level shock.
— Semil (@semil) March 18, 2020

Earlier today, Donald Trump said Chloroquine was approved for Coronavirus treatment. This claim has now been denied 🙅🏾‍♂️ by the US Food and Drug Agency FDA.

Nigerians pls DO NOT HOARD/USE Chloroquine in anticipation of Coronavirus.

This can lead to death.
Let me explain.
Thread/
— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🩺 🇬🇧 (@DrOlufunmilayo) March 19, 2020

Before you stock up on CHLOROQUINE & start taking indiscriminately, take note of the following:
▫️ Every drug is potentially harmful, even at therapeutic doses.
▫️ Drugs work, only when taken for the right indication @ the right dose/duration.
▫️ Self medication is dangerous.
/1 pic.twitter.com/hBPkTgxCXO
— Deo volente Dux™ (@DikeNY_MD) March 19, 2020

Can we get Uber/Bolt Nigeria to join a process. We have set up a volunteers scheme #VOIDS for this outbreak, already recruited over 250 PURE VOLUNTEERS (it asking for fees)

Who can help us feed them.

We are training them for excellent careers in public health.

cc: @asemota pic.twitter.com/khsvej9spJ
— ALABI (@bakarelawal) March 17, 2020

Research shows that warmer weather DOES reduce the spread of COVID.

This is excellent news!https://t.co/3Xesygp48K
— Lyman Stone 石來民 🦬🦬🦬 (@lymanstoneky) March 16, 2020

1/2. Countries (30) with positive cases (457):
Algeria (55), Benin (1), Burkina Faso(20), Cameroon (10), Central African Rep.(1), Congo(1), Côte D'ivoire(6), DRC (4), Egypt(166), Equatorial Guinea (1), Eswatini(1), Ethiopia (5), Gabon (1), Ghana(6), Guinea (1), Kenya (4), (…) pic.twitter.com/tc1zCrF7j5
— Africa CDC (@AfricaCDC) March 17, 2020

I'm in the ER: I have had a terrible asthma flare up. This is not the place I want to be. I'm feeling so vulnerable with such a compromised immune system.
— Christine C. Ph.D. (@Limbictweets) March 16, 2020

LOL someone’s had Corona virus in my office since last week Wednesday and management didn’t say anything. Everybody is FUMING.
— Sian (@notreallyonit) March 16, 2020

This is exactly how it should happen

1. Self quarantine
2. Call (not go to hospital) if you develop symptoms
3. Health officials should come to you
4. Transfer to hospital if positive
5. Sanitize the house and test any contacts with sick person

How hard can this be? pic.twitter.com/83dehdHOj0
— Rugi (@mercymurugi) March 17, 2020

Are Nigerian Universities ready to shutdown and go 100% online if we ever get to the point of closing down this country.

Welp Universities are already on Strike because IPPIS. So I guess we are leading again on controlling Corona Virus (unintended as it will be).

Smh
— Gossy (@gossyomega) March 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/sugabillionaire/status/1239859627858235392?s=21

Maybe worth considering chloroquine for C19 https://t.co/LEYob7Jofr
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16, 2020

PSA: If you want to still have movie night with friends without risking COVID-19 spread, Chrome has an extension called Netflix Party that allows you to simultaneously stream Netflix with friends. It has a chat window & play/pauses for everyone in the group so you stay synced.
— Christine Woods (@stendahlknows) March 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/the_horoatio/status/1240039061026414594?s=21

After 9-11, I remember poets saying that poetry was solace and shelter. 9-11 happened the first semester of my MFA. I remember thinking how wrong this seemed, that poetry was meant for solace.
— Poet (@SandmanSimonds) March 17, 2020

My boyfriend’s boss is scared of getting the coronavirus so naturally she has decided that instead of finishing at 5:30 they will finish at 4:30, because as we all know the coronavirus only comes out after 5
— lucy (@iya_lucy) March 16, 2020

I’m a Dr.

I’m about to separate from my family within my home for ?? months.

So that I can keeping treating you, whilst trying to keep my family safe.

It hurts.

No hugs from my girls, no cuddles from my partner.

PLS socially distance NOW, to make my sacrifice worth it.
— Seema (@seemathewombat) March 16, 2020

There is no point stressing yourself about COVID-19 if you live in Nigeria. We have no real preventative capacity (all this "close the border" talk is hilarious), and we have neither the healthcare infrastructure nor the money to handle an outbreak.

Calm down.
— David Hundeyin (@DavidHundeyin) March 17, 2020

https://twitter.com/briteredoctober/status/1239657436140777473?s=21

https://twitter.com/shameka_xox0/status/1239834212565430278?s=21

I was 24 on 9/11.
31 when GFC hit.
43 during COVID-19.

I vividly recall the feeling during/after each one. This is one so different – invisible, fast, triggering immediate behavioral responses, almost like someone just flipped a switch.

Also, good morning!
— Semil (@semil) March 17, 2020

It's GROSSLY unprofessional to suggest that criticism distracts you from your work.

You've worked internationally. The DG of W.H.O. would NEVER say this, and that office gets far more criticism than yours.

You have staff whose JOB is to respond to criticism. https://t.co/rly824lKgc
— Andy Obuoforibo (@andyRoidO) March 17, 2020

Bravery is having the courage to confront something that is difficult & dangerous.

Right now, countless medical professionals are taking care of people suffering from coronavirus.

Their bravery in the face of adversity is inspirational. Please thank them.

May God protect them.
— Dr. Craig Considine (@CraigCons) March 16, 2020

Prophet Muhammad advised quarantining to contain a deadly outbreak. He said:

“If you hear of an outbreak of plague in a land, do not enter it; if the plague breaks out in a place while you are in it, do not leave that place.”

A timely hadith in light of COVID-19.

Stay safe.
— Dr. Craig Considine (@CraigCons) March 17, 2020

A certain private primary school has brought kids to @ikejacitymall on excursion today.
There are railings, rims and surfaces these children will touch, and I think it's UNSAFE.
Schools should please preach and practice SOCIAL DISTANCING while we strive to #STOPCOVID19 in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/MdM7A7hx5n
— Tunde Ajayi (@thetundeajayi) March 17, 2020

I want to assure you that so far you are in the secret place of the most high, no Virus can come near your dwelling. Remember being able to abide under his shadow involves you living a life of cleanliness. the basic things like washing your hands, keeping your environment clean.. pic.twitter.com/HQhnGQOHKx
— Pastor Adeboye (@PastorEAAdeboye) March 16, 2020

Africa can be one step ahead of the coronavirus. To each of the 54 African countries, we will donate 20,000 test kits, 100,000 masks and 1,000 medical use protective suits and face shields. Thank you @PMEthiopia @AbiyAhmedAli for your support. pic.twitter.com/6oKptVCjNx
— Jack Ma (@JackMa) March 16, 2020

Dear 200 million “Nigerian infectious disease epidemiologists”, how many times did you wash your hands today? Did you cough into your elbow today? How many hands did you shake today? Did you stay at least 5feet from someone coughing? Did you visit @NCDCgov #COVID19 website today?
— Ifeanyi Nsofor (@ekemma) March 17, 2020

Calling all Nigerian Hackers, developers, enthusiasts & founders – lets use our skills for some good in support of the @NCDCgov

Oga @Chikwe_I is a G & a very correct person. Let’s support him & his team as they work to stem @#COVID19 👊🏿

Send ideas to hello@venturesplatform.com https://t.co/grkvWwha5E
— Kola Aina (@kola_aina) March 17, 2020

When would Nigerian elites express this kind of hysteria for Lassa Fever, which has killed more people than Coronavirus in Nigeria? FYI Nigeria is currently dealing with its largest Lassa fever outbreak. Abi poor lives are secondhand lives?? #COVID19
— Ifeanyi Nsofor (@ekemma) March 17, 2020

https://twitter.com/nabilahforga07/status/1240030201662373888?s=21

If the US and almighty Canada with stellar health care services are restricting their borders

Pls why is Nigeria stalling? Do they have the cure to COVID-19?

What insight do they have and we don’t have because this doesn’t make sense
— Olúwatósìn Olaseinde (@tosinolaseinde) March 17, 2020

Africa can be one step ahead of the coronavirus. To each of the 54 African countries, we will donate 20,000 test kits, 100,000 masks and 1,000 medical use protective suits and face shields. Thank you @PMEthiopia @AbiyAhmedAli for your support. pic.twitter.com/6oKptVCjNx
— Jack Ma (@JackMa) March 16, 2020

very sorry idris is unwell but we need to wake the fuck up to the fact all these celebrities are getting tested (despite "NO SYMPTOMS") while the general population is not (even with serious symptoms).

the rich are getting tested. even without symptoms. the rest of us are not. https://t.co/5DcFEHWCB1
— Jennifer Schaffer-Goddard (@jmschaff) March 16, 2020

There is no emergency in a pandemic

(Author unknown)

This post is for my healthcare workers, docs, surgeons, Nurses, aids, and ems, but also support staff.

There is no emergency in a pandemic
— Amy Cho, MD MBA (@amychomd) March 17, 2020

Purge alarm during quarantine

Someone is driving around playing the purge alarm during the quarantine 😂pic.twitter.com/hIbmo5kRAC
— TS Facts (@SwiftLife_1989) March 17, 2020

Wash your hand #NYSC #CoronaVirusNigeria pic.twitter.com/QR8Njos50g
— ZEEZ 🌚 (@Swaggzeez1) March 18, 2020

My spouse is a physician in the emergency dept, and is actively treating #coronavirus patients. We just made the difficult decision for him to isolate & move into our garage apartment for the foreseeable future as he continues to treat patients. (1/5)
— Rachel Patzer, PhD, MPH (@RachelPatzerPhD) March 17, 2020

School kids at risk at airport

So I asked my assistant t to get me four doses of chloroquine, just to have it in the house. Home boy said the thing is now scarce o. Is it effective ? Will you trade respiratory issue for your whole body to be itching ? pic.twitter.com/nOgXkfQduK
— Banks Omishore (@MrBanksOmishore) March 18, 2020

Nigeria gets a case through land border

➡️An American🇺🇸 citizen who came into Lagos through Benin republic border on 13th March, 2020
➡️Another Nigerian 🇳🇬 who returned to Lagos from London on 13th March, 2020 via Virgin Atlantic Flight number VS411
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) March 18, 2020

Nysc innovation for handwashing

Wash your hand #NYSC #CoronaVirusNigeria pic.twitter.com/QR8Njos50g
— ZEEZ 🌚 (@Swaggzeez1) March 18, 2020

Travel bans

pic.twitter.com/79ltKAeTrl
— dexter st jock .CIEH.SMC.PMP.SPOC (@ovigho) March 18, 2020

https://twitter.com/chinyereoranugo/status/1240196263708065792?s=12

ICU in Nigeria

ICU beds in USA vs Italy vs Kenya vs Nigeria#Coronavirus #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5jXUP6zqsK
— Dr Ola Brown (@NaijaFlyingDr) March 16, 2020

During a phone call with my friend King Felipe VI of Spain, we discussed bilateral ties, as well as the coronavirus threat and the efforts being made to fight the virus in the UAE, in Spain and also around the world.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 16, 2020

I’m a virologist. Public should know covid exposure dose matters. We have to conserve masks for healthcare workers, but masks can help anyone, reducing amount of virus released (even by breathing) or taken in. Immune system is more effective if infection starts w/ low dose. (1/3)
— Peter Kolchinsky (@PeterKolchinsky) March 16, 2020

I'm building a bot based on the official NCDC guidelines to help guide people.
— Neto (@docneto) March 17, 2020

We developed a digital triage bot on FB but the risk and guidelines are changing so quickly from country to country that we're yet to put it out. Will reassess tomorrow when guidelines are hopefully more stable. Link here in any case. Still WIP – https://t.co/powK6vjW9A
— Neto (@docneto) March 17, 2020

Death toll in UK

Coronavirus death toll in UK reaches 104 as 32 more people die in England after testing positive https://t.co/CKu3dyt98Z
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 18, 2020

My Mum is on her way to Oshodi to buy Aṣọ-Ebi for 2000 people for an 'Ìnáwó' that will hold in 2 weeks.

How do I explain social distancing to her and the severity of this COVID_19 threat!?

NB: I have thrown tantrums this morning and it didn't work!

Cc @aproko_doctor @DrZobo
— Info l’èyàn fi ń fò! (@adesoji45) March 18, 2020

#Tunisia🇹🇳 imposes a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting from today to counter #coronavirus outbreak.🔽 pic.twitter.com/ASbsDUdDF5
— KoshkNews (@KoshkNews) March 18, 2020

NYSC suspends on-going 2020 Batch 'A' Stream One Orientation Course https://t.co/p59dTCQcwv pic.twitter.com/0lY4r1paoM
— NYSC NDHQ (@officialnyscng) March 18, 2020

Her mom

https://twitter.com/stayfrea_/status/1239973659130748928?s=21

Burkina Faso VP

#Coronavirus: décès de #MarieRoseCompaoré, 2ème vice-présidente de l'Assemblée nationale du #Burkina Faso https://t.co/jv6i51kB17
— BBC News Afrique (@bbcafrique) March 18, 2020

Coronavirus death toll in UK reaches 104 as 32 more people die in England after testing positive https://t.co/CKu3dyt98Z
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 18, 2020

My Mum is on her way to Oshodi to buy Aṣọ-Ebi for 2000 people for an 'Ìnáwó' that will hold in 2 weeks.

How do I explain social distancing to her and the severity of this COVID_19 threat!?

NB: I have thrown tantrums this morning and it didn't work!

Cc @aproko_doctor @DrZobo
— Info l’èyàn fi ń fò! (@adesoji45) March 18, 2020

Prisoners

Activists online have been using the hashtag #خرجوا_المساجين (release the prisoners) to call for prisoners to be released temporarily as an urgent measure to prevent an outbreak in the country’s notoriously overcrowded jails https://t.co/cayMOF3bku
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) March 18, 2020

In the wake of this Covid19 Pandemic wouldn't it be brilliant if you guys can drastically reduce the cost of data and calls.This will help Nigerians wit social distancing in SO MANY WAYS eg church can be streamed cheap.Tag Others pls@AirtelNigeria @MTNNG @9mobileng @ntelcare
— Cool Cat (@ThFundraiser) March 18, 2020

A very good move by #nysc to end the batch A camp, they should also end the monthly biometrics exercise because the crowd at the LGA's are too much..let's not talk about the fingerprint scanner that never gets sanitized🤦‍♀️#CoronaVirusNigeria
— Dr Queen (@tamarangcouture) March 18, 2020

Seasonal predictions are shaky

So I’m hearing many myths about #COVID-19 and would like to quickly clear the record.

Coronavirus will go away in Sumer months.

Wrong. Previous pandemics didn’t follow weather patterns plus as we enter summer, there will be winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Virus is global.
— Faheem Younus, MD (@FaheemYounus) March 17, 2020

I need your help to share this handbook quickly to hospitals, doctors, nurses and anyone who needs to know around the world. It is available here: https://t.co/WfQEbdmgym. We are in this together! (2/2)
— Jack Ma (@JackMa) March 18, 2020

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON REPORTED COVID-19 INCIDENCE IN EKITI STATE

This morning, the Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire @DrEOEhanire, announced a positive case of Coronavirus #COVID19 in a patient in Ekiti State.#CoronaVirusNigeria pic.twitter.com/pDgjD4cspB
— Government of Ekiti State (@ekitistategov) March 18, 2020

22year old shares experience

I’m 22 years old and I tested positive for COVID-19.

I’ve been debating on posting, but I want to share my experience especially with those around my age to help bring awareness, and to relieve any stress/anxiety some may have due to the pandemic.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020

Katsina

BREAKING: Katsina records first suspected coronavirus case https://t.co/3lXFkMAgy5 pic.twitter.com/qnSBtUcEd9
— Daily Trust (@daily_trust) March 18, 2020

Trudeau

No matter who you are or what you do, right now you should be focused on your health – and not about whether you will lose your job or run out of money for things like groceries or medicine. So today, we announced our plan that will help you and your family. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/CIAS7dDlvr
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 18, 2020

SA disinfects taxis

https://twitter.com/luckyngole/status/1240243706646667264?s=21

I will do a live session today for workplaces. Please plug your HR or HSE teams.@Steve_eko @asemota @kola_aina @idrisayobello

Which tools are preferred,
Choose one:
1. Google Hangout
2. zoom
3. Facebook Live

Follow @EpidAlert @NCDCgov
— ALABI (@bakarelawal) March 18, 2020

Panic buying

Wanted to do some panic buying,checked my account…I can only panic
— Ekwù (@homzzzz) March 18, 2020

Today, my gorgeous boy was rushed to hospital, he’s currently got pneumonia and been tested for Covid-19 and in isolation with his mummy. We found out he has a defected trachea too which will need surgery. I can’t get to him and I’m broken. 🥺♥️ pic.twitter.com/YY4gng3qXy
— Luke (@LuwKGames) March 17, 2020

Locked up and Lonely by Akon

Streams numbers for Locked up and Lonely are through the roof. I guess a lot of people are feeling the effects of self isolation and this coronavirus, we’ll get through it, peace and love
— AKON (@Akon) March 18, 2020

Guilt tripping Drs on strike https://twitter.com/aishayesufu/status/1240286952513056772?s=21

Account of infection

I just tested positive to the corona virus. I’m too weak to even feel sorry for myself, but I intend to share my symptoms to allow people quickly identify and self-isolate immediately, to avoid infecting others. #COVID2019 #FightCOVID19 #COVID19
— 👸🏾Aphrodite👸🏾 (@d_psycho_guru) March 18, 2020

Nhs staff given freebies https://twitter.com/nwanneonwubiko/status/1240263185376194560?s=21

Someone can be in Ikorodu by 4am and in Lekki by 6:30, going through crowded buses and stuff.

That's why this virus thing is so scary, particularly in Lagos. Imagine one person with it walking through Balogun market?

Like Chioma B said, shit's real, protect yourselves.
— Shinmon Benimaru🥷🔰 (@Crosseyednerd) March 18, 2020

Religious Camps

Redeemed camp
The mfm camp
All the camps

Christ.

All that's needed is one asymptomatic person
— 🤓 (@TheGrandVezir) March 18, 2020

Double venting

https://twitter.com/peterattiamd/status/1240293938684018688?s=21

NCDC bill

One of the most important things PMB has done for the fight against #COVID19 and other infectious diseases is signing into Law, in 2018, the Bill formally establishing and backing @NCDCgov. The Agency existed for years (2011–2018) without an enabling law. https://t.co/Dj6prFMnLz
— Tolu Ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) March 18, 2020

https://twitter.com/em_resus/status/1240381687684575232?s=21

What distancing does

For those of you in the general public wondering "OK but what next; aren't cases just going to start up again when distancing measures are lifted?" #SocialDistancing #StaySafeStayHome #coronavirus

A thread: 1/
— Julie McMurry, MPH (@figgyjam) March 18, 2020

We are the virus

https://twitter.com/thomasschuiz/status/1239935787619115012?s=21

BRT

Can Danfo and the mini cabs reduce the number of passengers ?

Can BRT stop picking standing? @PrimeroTSL @followlasg can we have more buses.

This is the only way social distancing can work. #FightCOVID19 #StopTheSpread
— Dr. Ron – Health | Tech | Health Informatics. (@ronikpe) March 18, 2020

I’m a Dr.

I’m about to separate from my family within my home for ?? months.

So that I can keeping treating you, whilst trying to keep my family safe.

It hurts.

No hugs from my girls, no cuddles from my partner.

PLS socially distance NOW, to make my sacrifice worth it.
— Seema (@seemathewombat) March 16, 2020

High school musical

vanessa hudgens on ig complaining about coachella getting cancelled & saying why does it matter this virus will kill people while ashley tisdale is on ig making quarantine dance videos proves what we’ve always known: sharpay was the true protagonist/hero of high school musical
— brrrsula k le guin ❄️🥶 (@queerelladevil) March 17, 2020

For the people that are now out of work because of the important and necessary containment policies, for instance the shutting down of hotels, bars and restaurants, money will soon be coming to you. The onslaught of the Chinese Virus is not your fault! Will be stronger than ever!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2020

Soap war

Actually, soaps do help. The virus is a self-assembled nanoparticle and the weakest link is the lipid bilayer. When you wash your hands with soap it dissolves the fatty membrane and the virus falls apart thus becoming “inactive”. Please wash your hands. https://t.co/Dhy1cEa6aW
— alex 👽 (@bahayogi) March 17, 2020

4 centres in Nigeria

Before you sleep tonight, please know that only 4 states in the federation have emergency response centre for coronavirus :

Lagos
Nassarawa
Ogun
Kano

What is your governor waiting for?

Good night
— Nigerian Health Blog (@DrUdomoh) March 18, 2020

Risk

So a school authority in their right senses took their students in numbers to an Airport, of all places, for an excursion in this period of CoronaVirus. 🙆🙆🙆
— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) March 18, 2020

Celebrity

For Nigerians arriving from affected countries, PLEASE obey the authorities instructions & self-isolate for 14 days. Please. It’s not about whether you feel ill or not. It’s possible to have the virus & not feel any symptoms. If you know anyone who just got back, please warn them
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) March 18, 2020

Socializing

Mom sent a picture of how their street is socializing pic.twitter.com/NsDxMyAGXt
— Heraa (@caveheraa) March 17, 2020

Health workers

My heart can't 😭

"We also have family but we can't stay home…Be responsible and STAY HOME because I can't"

…."HELP US"

Healthcare workers are literally risking it all to save us. Realize that.

They are humans not robots. Over worked, under staffed. 💔

STAY HOME! pic.twitter.com/M3iO2gRcl2
— StanceGrounded (@_SJPeace_) March 18, 2020

Parents

To parents entertaining kids during social distancing and quarantine: IF YOU KEEP THEM ALIVE THAT IS SUFFICIENT. Don't feel guilty if you're not enriching their souls, teaching them kumihimo & sign language & engaging their spirits. Toss them some fish sticks; they'll be fine.
— ☕ Lame Owl powering down (@NancyLameOwl) March 17, 2020

Alcohol

With the slow rise in number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in Nigeria, it's pertinent to advise that if you're a young person & you smoke or consume alcohol in unhealthy quantities, please stop for now. The first line of immune defense against upper respiratory tract infections /2
— KWEKU THE HUSTLER, COMMANDER OF THE HEADLESS MOB (@Urchilla01) March 18, 2020

Lagos closes schools

As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government is closing down all public and private schools from Monday, 23rd March 2020@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @ProfAkinAbayomi @osaelagos @hc_education #LASG #COVID19LAGOS pic.twitter.com/NiT9ARn8TP
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 18, 2020

Awareness in Igbo

My friend @k_onyeaka and I have worked together to translate common knowledge about #COVID19 into our native Igbo Language, as a way of improving knowledge preventing spread of the #CoronaVirusNigeria
Kindly share widely@NCDCgov @Fmohnigeria @akaebube @CaptainIfyy pic.twitter.com/72aivU0tON
— Chisom Nwaneki (@Dr_Nwaneki) March 18, 2020

Wedding

https://twitter.com/melaniietweets/status/1239845586892922880?s=21

https://twitter.com/rahm3sh/status/1239579836219371526?s=21

Nigeria 3rd case

Breaking!
Third case of #COVID19NIGERIA confirmed in Lagos.
– This is a new case independent of the index case
– 30 year old Nigerian, female
– Returned from the UK on 13th March
– Observed self-Isolation, developed symptoms
– Tested positive
– Now at Mainland GH receiving care pic.twitter.com/f8osZk4Ba4
— LSMOH (@LSMOH) March 17, 2020

NCDC

The Honourable Minister @Fmohnigeria has announced the 3rd case of #COVID19 in Nigeria

The case is a Nigerian who returned to Lagos from UK & developed symptoms during her 14-day self-isolation

She is clinically stable & is being treated at Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos pic.twitter.com/eRKAAx3JzK
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 17, 2020

Something UK modelers (idiots) did not get with hospitalization that we traders and modelers in nonlinearities have know since (1997):

The market is a large movie theater with a small door.

Same for hospital capacity.

Gabish?
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb (@nntaleb) March 17, 2020

This may be hard to hear but let me say it while things are still early. Maybe we'll get lucky with seasonality, immunity and antivirals. But a year or more of hardship is not implausible. "Flatten the curve" is about the immediate crisis. A difficult year will still be ahead.
— zeynep tufekci (@zeynep) March 16, 2020

nobody seems to be alarmed about social unrest and instability from the many tourism based communities whose income has been turned off completely. The poorest countries have no social safety net. The IMF etc should have a fund, and be distributing it to help them make it.
— Justin (@Trumpery45) March 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/jameskzeigler/status/1239667331074265096?s=21

What I would give to be an African official stamping 'no visa' on a European person's passport now
— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) March 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/nihiljay/status/1238448872046944257?s=21

History Africa banning flights from Europe https://twitter.com/karlremarks/status/1238437072593137664?s=21

A Doctor shares his experience with covid-19 infection https://twitter.com/GoughCJ/status/1239587299136098305?s=09

Mental health

With the #CoronavirusPandemic very few are addressing mental health issues. @drtkharris1 has authored a beneficial book available on amazon, entitled "Instant Insights" – The Muslim Mind Guide for Success and Contentment in testing times. By Dr TK Harris.#mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/17AXYFLYHX
— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) March 15, 2020

Revealing against the productive quarantine gang https://twitter.com/ayahnaaragon/status/1238685803078959104?s=21

The poor

As we hear of the millions💰that are being lost do to #coronavirus the real victims are the poor who work & live day to day on daily wages or month to month salaries just to get by who are now out of work
Let’s not forget them in our prayers & giving charity so they can get by
— AbdurRaheem McCarthy (@shmccarthy) March 15, 2020

Kashmiris on lockdown

Dear Italians, we Kashmiris can fully emphathise with you. We understand what it means to be locked indefinitely in our homes. In your case, at least you’re able to humor yourself with music. We were made to listen cries via loudspeakers of those put to torture. https://t.co/mi3Iw2CyAb
— Mir S (@meenwhile) March 14, 2020

Politics

Britain https://twitter.com/morganpaulett/status/1238910780977930247?s=21

Coronavirus: Don’t panic!

Too much stress & anxiety can weaken the immune system, making a person more susceptible to viruses.

To prevent this:

“Know that what afflicted you could not miss you, and that what has missed you could not afflict you.”

Belief keeps you balanced. pic.twitter.com/hF45tOS744
— Hikmah Publications (@hikmahpubs) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/derektmuller/status/1238830995039805440?s=21

Seriously all you Fatwa Folks should be well aware by now that your words will go global so please make it very clear who’s within your ‘jurisdiction’ as I promise you that nobody appointed you the Ummah’s Health Minister or Supreme Mufti.
— Sohaib Saeed د. صهيب (@tafsirdoctor) March 14, 2020

Panic buying is haram

A reminder Brothers and Sisters, hoarding and greed are sins in Islam.

Stop panic buying bulk items, leaving nothing for others.
This isn't the behaviour of a muslim.

Allow others to buy necessities. It is haram for you to eat to your fill while your neighbour goes hungry.
— ⬇️ (@islamandlife) March 14, 2020

Police in China vs us

https://twitter.com/mqmqqmqm/status/1238915872598773760?s=21

What has it ruined

if corona has ruined something that you were looking forward to say I
— lienke⁷ (@yoonminlys) March 14, 2020

Bidet sales soar

People are now switching to bidets instead of toilet paper. Here's why pic.twitter.com/ONEzBbWcMt
— TRT World (@trtworld) March 14, 2020

Virgin

Virgin Atlantic says it plans to ground 75% of its fleet by 26 March adding staff will be asked to take eight weeks unpaid leave during the next three months
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 16, 2020

Weak and the effects

https://twitter.com/mustafathepoet/status/1239365541669646337?s=21

Compassion even with social distancing https://twitter.com/rowaida_abdel/status/1239392355108761601?s=21

Western individualism https://twitter.com/goldwomyn/status/1238831649607032832?s=21

Dr Chikwe asks for calm

We’re extremely busy. Our call handlers are taking hundreds of calls every day, 24/7 including weekends, from across Nigeria

Please be patient with us & help us by pulling together. The criticism distracts us from critical work

We are trying VERY hard to meet all urgent needs
— Chikwe Ihekweazu (@Chikwe_I) March 17, 2020

The WHO warns that countries and regions with deep social inequalities or those lacking adequate medical infrastructure will become new #Covid19 hotbeds pic.twitter.com/pYOr5yTq0B
— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) March 17, 2020

This social distancing is hardly new.

Some of us, for a long time, have been doing what's called Financial Distancing.

Basically, it involves staying in your house for as long as your account balance is too low for you to call Uber, buy cinema tickets or order Chinese food.
— The Black Hemingway (@J_Chiemeke) March 17, 2020

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #2

Posted on March 30, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/isis-issues-coronavirus-travel-advice-terrorists-should-avoid-europe-5m89dvjjw

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/15/uk-coronavirus-crisis-to-last-until-spring-2021-and-could-see-79m-hospitalised

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/15/uk-medical-schools-urged-to-fast-track-final-year-students-to-help-fight-coronavirus

UK Health minister appears not to super herd the immunity theory https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51892402?ocid=wsnews.chat-apps.in-app-msg.whatsapp.trial.link1_.auin

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/u-s-government-official-coronavirus-vaccine-trial-starts-monday-1.4854275?fbclid=IwAR3r1mDrVRpXsatw3iNMvqZGdq4oFhaWEKBoW7wb8nb9JO_tTmNcAxIH-K4

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19

https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/14/covid-19-gabon-shuts-stops-issuing-tourist-visas-to-citizens-of-hardest-hit/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/research/coronavirus/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brothers-hand-sanitizer-price-gouging-tennessee_n_5e6e8e04c5b6bd8156f9b763

http://theconversation.com/coronavirus-and-covid-19-your-questions-answered-by-virus-experts-133617

https://www.archyde.com/against-covid-19-the-minister-of-health-recommends-not-to-take-ibuprofen/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-coronavirus-test-positive-recover-a9404056.html

COVID-19 spread from January 23 through March 14th. https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/fj7535/oc_covid19_spread_from_january_23_through_march/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/coronavirus-nhs-steps-up-fight-21694418

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/work-from-home-tips_uk_5e6a1358c5b6bd8156f22f5d

https://www.wsj.com/articles/people-fleeing-coronavirus-head-to-a-new-safe-haven-china-11584354274

https://graphics.reuters.com/CHINA-HEALTH-SOUTHKOREA-CLUSTERS/0100B5G33SB/index.html

Sanitizer hoarder has nowhere to sell them https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/technology/coronavirus-purell-wipes-amazon-sellers.amp.html#click=https://t.co/YPeXEot79a

https://t.co/xWueohdnIt?amp=1

https://www-thehindubusinessline-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/new-plasma-derived-therapy-for-covid-19-on-the-horizon-takeda/article30981684.ece/amp/

https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/15/epidemiologist-britain-herd-immunity-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/anti-inflammatory-drugs-may-aggravate-coronavirus-infection

YOUTUBE

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-test-negative-white-house-says

https://academic.oup.com/jtm/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jtm/taaa039/5804843

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/15/coronavirus-latest-at-a-glance?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/15/trump-offers-large-sums-for-exclusive-access-to-coronavirus-vaccine

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2020/mar/13/arsenal-manager-mikel-arteta-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-2116200.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Behind the scenes at Nigeria’s real-time coronavirus emergency response

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3074988/coronavirus-some-recovered-patients-may-have

https://www.zerohedge.com/health/brazilian-media-reports-president-bolsonaro-tests-positive-he-dined-trump-saturday

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8109405/BA-ground-aircraft-cut-staff-tackle-unprecedented-crisis.html

“Looming threat of COVID-19 infection in Africa: act collectively, and fast” https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30464-5/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email

https://link.medium.com/vPbgjTmgP4

https://link.medium.com/NobSpr2gP4

https://link.medium.com/HbyvtF3gP4

https://link.medium.com/gLEsUe5gP4

https://link.medium.com/bgkyWh7gP4

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-coronavirus-queen-cancels-visits-21688546

https://www.ft.com/content/9a9e9e60-64b3-11ea-a6cd-df28cc3c6a68

https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/covid-19-coronavirus-infographic-datapack/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/opinion/coronavirus-best-response.amp.html

The WHO sent 25 international experts to China and here are their main findings after 9 days
byu/staplehill inChina_Flu

COVID19: The Global Pandemic and its Ripple Effect on Nigeria Economy -By Suliat Dauda

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/responding-to-coronavirus

COVID 19 Info Basket- Tweets #2

Posted on March 30, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

I love my wife with all my heart. She is my soulmate and my best friend. There is not a day where I am not grateful for everything which brought us together. We are mere hours into the weekend and I am convinced if we get quarantined together we are going to kill each other.
— Dan Sohege 🧡 (@stand_for_all) March 14, 2020

To clarify:

Isolation = you have tested positive for the virus

Quarantine = you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus & are waiting to see if you develop symptoms

Social distancing = something everyone can do to reduce the risk of transmission
— Renée Yoxon (they/them)♿️ (@reneeyoxon) March 14, 2020

A school superintendent said something profound in his address cancelling school for the next 3 weeks. He said: In the end, it will be impossible to know if we overreacted or did too much, but it will be QUITE apparent if we under reacted or did too little.
Hear those words….
— Coach Nick Roberts, Ed.S (@Coach_Nick87) March 14, 2020

Exclusive: Public Health England document leaked to Channel 4 News shows frontline NHS health workers won’t be tested for #COVIDー19 even if they have symptoms.

PHE say currently no policy position has been agreed – @vsmacdonald reports.https://t.co/3xOyB0GEyq
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) March 15, 2020

I am an orthopaedic surgeon. No one needs a joint replacement now. Use my theatres, use the beds in my ward, use ME: I would make the worst intensivist, but I can put a drip, transport patients, clean the floor, triage patients… #StopElectiveSurgery #flatteningthecurve
— Claudia Di Bella (@Claudiadibella_) March 15, 2020

Coronavirus testing in South Korea:

1. Drive to a testing station
2. Stay in your car
3. It takes less than 10 minutes
4. Results texted to you the next day

Done. Oh, and it's free.
— Norbert Elekes (@NorbertElekes) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/afrowomanist/status/1238819858302861316?s=21

How do you self-quarantine in an informal-settlement? Or in a household full of people? How do you ‘stock-up’, when you live from hand to mouth? What will business closures mean for daily/hourly waged workers? Asking for a continent.
— Everjoice Win (@EverjoiceWin) March 14, 2020

Italy just announced 368 coronavirus deaths in ONE DAY.

This is not a developing nation, this is a modern country with hospitals that are equal if not superior to many of those in the US. https://t.co/7DXPQZZnni
— Ezra Kaplan (@EzraKaplan) March 15, 2020

“They cited irresponsible behavior by many citizens, who despite the earlier warnings not to gather in large numbers, headed to beaches or ski resorts, and hung out together in town squares, especially after the closure of schools.” https://t.co/V0YbEg2nuW
— Jim Kogutkiewicz (@jimmyfk) March 14, 2020

pic.twitter.com/q6J0sINmz8
— Eliaquim Mangala (@Elia22Mangala) March 15, 2020

JUST IN: Serbia declares state of emergency over coronavirus
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 15, 2020

80% infected, up to 8 million hospitalised? That might be a #ReasonableWorstCase, but UK's 67.9m pop'n x 80% = 54.3m infected x 20% = 10.8m serious cases.

With still tentative #CaseFatalityRates of 5/10/20x #flu, a 0.5% #CFR could mean ~271,500 dead, 1% ~540,000 & 2% ~1,080,000. https://t.co/j0DmGcmxOE
— Phil Booth (@EinsteinsAttic) March 15, 2020

This is depraved. The German government confirms that Trump apparently tried to bribe German scientists into giving him exclusive rights to the Covid-19 vaccine they were working on developing. He wanted it “for the US only.” How many new lows will he set for the United States? https://t.co/Qm7vFoArQT
— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) March 15, 2020

This is how social distancing works pic.twitter.com/pG7V2FC7Ti
— Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS) March 16, 2020

See @allafrica for ongoing updates of #Africa leading on #coronavirus. @NCDCgov #Nigeria has at least 23 emergency ops centers; set up 100-bed isolation units in 48 hrs of first #COVID19 case. #Namibia, despite scant resources, among most aggressive. @hagegeingob @FLON_Namibia https://t.co/GdFDw1F4Xe
— Tami Hultman (@tamihultman) March 15, 2020

Wasn’t even scared until all the grocery stores started clearing out. I’m not afraid of COVID19 but what is scary, is the lack of common sense people have. I’m scared for people who actually need to go to the store & feed their fams but Susan and Karen stocked up for 30 years.
— Jessica Michel (@micheljessica_) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/oluseyisonaiya/status/1239220854984228865?s=21

Whoever invents an effective vaccine or treatment for the virus will become planet earth’s first universally acknowledged savior.
— Naval (@naval) March 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/spryguy/status/1239249241161203718?s=21

Wow

This man is the global authority on the spread of disease. If you are a leader (in any capacity) watch this. If you are not, watch it too. pic.twitter.com/bFogaekehM
— 🌟💫✨⚡️💥💫🌟⚡️💥🌟💫⚡️✨💥 (@JIMrichards1010) March 15, 2020

Iceland Foods at Kennedy Centre, West Belfast will be opening their store between 8-9am for the elderly starting this Tuesday. The wider public are asked to respect this hour as it has been allocated for elderly people only. Would be great to see other stores now do the same 👏 pic.twitter.com/nfu5Hsz5um
— Paul Doherty (@PaulDoherty___) March 15, 2020

Social distancing. Self-monitoring. Self-quarantine. Monitored quarantine. Self-isolation. We've been getting a lot of questions about what these terms mean and who should be doing which. Here's info on each of these strategies that help prevent illness in our community. pic.twitter.com/HPElR6wuKQ
— Washtenaw County Health Department (@wcpublichealth) March 14, 2020

I just did an updated calculation of what happens to America if we do nothing. And it is nothing short of terrifying.

The current rate of spread is a near-perfect exponential. If we do not change our behavior dramatically and fast, here is what the math says: 1/n pic.twitter.com/dzU4dd8H4W
— Michael Baym (@baym) March 15, 2020

it’s crazy how because of corona we can see how almost everything we do is a totally made up social construct that can be instantly stopped if we wanted to lol
— bobby wasabi (@bobbyteriyaki) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/debbied54529158/status/1239030226027413510?s=21

"#HealthWorkers do a heroic job. We know that #COVID19 crisis is putting a huge burden on you & your families. We know you are stretched to the limit.
You have our admiration, respect & commitment to doing everything we can to keep you safe & enable you to do your job"-@DrTedros
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 13, 2020

The learning point is that public health issues is not majorly a problem of developing nations, a good economy or wall wont keep you safe. Developed Nations can be hit hard and unexpectedly.
— Ademokun Kunle (@mo_cubes) March 13, 2020

My Uncle in Iran passed away from corona virus. He was gentle and kind. He’d been battling cancer for several years. His family had to stand one hundred meters away and watch him be buried by men in hazmat gear. My Aunt is now sick. Please take this virus seriously.
— Ramtin Arablouei (@ramtinarablouei) March 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/ayomidejoe/status/1238246532194983936?s=21

Public health is important

https://twitter.com/ayomidejoe/status/1238246532194983936?s=21

https://twitter.com/klara_sjo/status/1238927508860555265?s=21

https://twitter.com/todayng/status/1239324260872491008?s=21

As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to climb in the United States, governors are moving to close bars and restaurants to the public in a bid to stop the spreadhttps://t.co/PjvzQmvrjd
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) March 15, 2020

Friends canceled their son’s Bar Mitzvah this weekend but decided to keep the contract with their caterer, a tiny Hmong-owned business. They delivered the food to friends in quarantine & sent pans home with others. Grateful for stories like this and for community in a bleak time.
— hodel in the streets, chava in the sheets (@mrotzie) March 15, 2020

Wipe your phones
wipe your workspace and surface
wash your hands regularly
Be selfish with your space ( in a good way tho)
Practice Social distancing…
— Olátórera (@_latorera) March 16, 2020

Authors + agents: My indie bookstore will have to close its doors soon. If I start a series of online classes to help pay our bills and sell books, can you virtually teach a one hour intensive for us? Your book + expertise included in the ticket price and maybe I can stay open.
— Old Town Books (@oldtownbooks) March 15, 2020

If you'e still hanging with friends, going to restaurants/bars, and acting like this isn't a big deal, get your shit together.

The following thread is taken from an Italian citizen.

As they put it:

"To the rest of the world, you have no idea what's coming."

MUST READ👇
— Yano 🟪 (@JasonYanowitz) March 14, 2020

We’re going to be at 300k cases in 30 days. https://t.co/cUiLKMpwcn
— THE DREAM Stan Account (@Miny_K) March 15, 2020

Fake news is free. Real news is behind paywalls. Take down the paywalls during #coronavirus please.
— Biz Stone (@biz) March 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/ct_bergstrom/status/1239348331186249728?s=21

FINAL UPDATE (thread): My #COVID19 test came back positive.

I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. It means a lot to my family and me.

I am almost back to 100%. I’m lucky enough not to fall in the vulnerable category and, for me, it was just like the flu. 1/
— Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020

Dropped my wife off at the hospital this morning for her 12hr shift. While 95% of the world is distancing from the #coronavirus, health professionals are putting their armor on and attacking it. My wife is a hero. #covid19Canada #HealthCare #frontlines
— Ryan Fahey (@wellnessrf) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/matthaig1/status/1239478309324566530?s=21

Thank you, Jack (and welcome to Twitter) https://t.co/TsU5VQkCy3
— jack (@jack) March 16, 2020

I should be qualified to comment on the covid-19 pandemic. I'm a computational/system biologist working on infectious diseases and have spent five years in a world class 'pandemic response modelling' unit. In this thread, I will summarise what I believe I (don't) know. (1/12)
— Prof Francois Balloux (@BallouxFrancois) March 14, 2020

Oh to be a 1998 baby

✔️ first memory is 9/11

✔️ watches parents lose their jobs in 2008

✔️ graduates into global pandemic and looming recession
— sarah ingle (@media___trix) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/ayomidejoe/status/1239404456959193089?s=21

BREAKING: First dose for possible coronavirus vaccine to be trialled tomorrow in the United States
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 15, 2020

Behind the doctors & nurses keeping you safe on frontline, is a vast team of less visible staff such as:

❤️ Administrators
❤️ Scientists
❤️ Managers
❤️ Receptionists
❤️ Cleaners
❤️ Lab technicians
❤️ Porters

To *everyone* in the 1.5 million NHS family, thank you. Thank you all.
— Dr Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) March 16, 2020

The Norwegian Govt set out what it'll do for workers affected by #COVID19:

– Full pay for those laid off for 20 days
– Self employed get 80% of average income from last 3 yrs
– Extra Money for carers for patients with virus

Compare that to the peanuts workers get in the UK
— Pileus Media (@thepileus) March 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/kristoffshoe/status/1239069903581327366?s=21

I just heard a story from a friend that her landlord is halving her rent for two months and giving her back the majority of her security deposit now to help bolster her and her roommate's incomes since they work in retail and food service. Honestly. This is how you fucking do it.
— Kate Bahn (@LipstickEcon) March 15, 2020

Emergency #vaccine stockpiles are critical for global health security by acting as an insurance plan that can rapidly tackle outbreaks. @Gavi currently funds stockpiles for #cholera, #Ebola, #YellowFever and meningococcal disease. Here’s a brief explainer of how they work: pic.twitter.com/EVWpWMA5LH
— Seth Berkley (@DrSethBerkley) March 16, 2020

AGAIN for those not paying attention.

Life IS political.

Death IS political.

Access, or not, to healthcare is political.

The fact that the most vulnerable will be the most affected is political.#COVID_19uk #CoronavirusPandemic IS political.

Get it? https://t.co/nfEZozsX6j
— Prof Gayle Letherby 💙 #PeaceAndJustice (@gletherby) March 16, 2020

Results from the suspected case from Kanungu who presented with signs and symptoms similar to #COVIDー19 have tested NEGATIVE at the @UVRIug.

As of today, Uganda has NO case of #COVIDー19 @JaneRuth_Aceng @DianaAtwine
— Ministry of Health- Uganda (@MinofHealthUG) March 16, 2020

"We are moving rapidly towards a full-scale national emergency."

Prof John Ashton says he believes the UK must "move to devolved government" to tackle #COVID19, as the national govt has "missed its chance" to show leadership. #ToryBrexit Britain

pic.twitter.com/QL75bjLKTF
— Simon Gosden. Esq. #fbpe 3.5% 🇪🇺🐟🇬🇧🏴‍☠️🦠💙 (@g_gosden) March 16, 2020

Beautiful and devastating critique in the context of the global #CoronavirusPandemic of both rampant neoliberal individualism and the contradictions of a narrowly hyper-consumerist society that prioritises economic growth over human well-being:

🧐https://t.co/tzjNRmp19r
— GET A GRIP (@docrussjackson) March 16, 2020

For those asking what more the UK government can do to combat #CoronaVirus this is a 2min MUST WATCH: How China's gone to war against the virus
Even Trump's now setting up mobile testing centres.
Boris Johnson?
Your loved ones will die but we'll come through it!
Not nearly enough pic.twitter.com/eTH8f69dZy
— max albedo #EL4C (@MaxAlbedo) March 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/pandemic_tech/status/1239386988119236608?s=21

Cleaners, porters and catering staff at Lewisham Hospital walked out today after not being paid or given protective clothing – in a hospital that has had confirmed cases of coronavirus. This is what they had to say.https://t.co/qunYVJi8Nx pic.twitter.com/qzdu8LLbOg
— Counterfire (@counterfireorg) March 13, 2020

I've just watched "93 days", story of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Lagos – #Nigeria, and its successful containment.
Also, Nigeria has so far successfully detected and contained #COVIDー19 and is currently fighting a Lassa fever epidemic.
Kudos to #Nigerians for their great job 👏🏻
— Irene Rizzo (@IreneRizzo_) March 15, 2020

Visualizing the History of Pandemics

I am 30 minutes into home schooling my 6 year old. I suggest that all school teachers are paid £1m per year from now on.
— Roger Mac Ginty (@rogermacginty) March 16, 2020

JUST IN: Turkey suspends Friday prayers amid coronavirus concerns
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 16, 2020

We all know what we need to do to prevent #covid19 #FlattenTheCurve
🟢wash hands
🟢social distance
🟢clean contact surfaces

To cope with anxiety
🟢power off social media intermittently
🟢preparedness; stock up supplies
🟢be prayerful
— Ngozi Onuoha MD MBA-HCM (@DrNgoziOnuoha) March 16, 2020

THINGS YOU CAN DO IN QUARANTINE:
-chores
-sweep till the floor's all clean
-polish
-wax
-do laundry
-mop & shine up
-sweep again and by then it's like 7:15
-read a book or maybe 2 or 3
-add a few new paintings to my gallery
-play guitar
-knit
-cook
-wonder when will my life begin
— Cassie: The Last Airbender (@CassK9) March 15, 2020

Despite there not being any (identifiable) cases of Corona virus in Nigeria, I don’t think we should get complacent or comfortable. I mean, its coming. We need to prepare for the inevitable proactively. Theres no excuse for any country to not be preparing
— Ozzy (@ozzyetomi) March 16, 2020

** New #COVID19 guidance for New York City **
Everyone in NYC should act as if they have been exposed to coronavirus. That means monitoring your health closely and staying home from work if you are sick. New Yorkers who are not sick should also stay home as much as possible.
— nychealthy (@nycHealthy) March 16, 2020

Most people staying home aren't doing so out of fear; they're trying to avoid becoming coronavirus vectors that could sicken and kill vulnerable others. Going out to bars and restaurants isn't "brave," it's selfish, the moral equivalent of deliberately coughing in someone's face
— David Futrelle (@DavidFutrelle) March 15, 2020

I've hardly seen any reports on what happens to people when they contract Coronovirus… unfortunately I have first hand experience of it as my wife is currently hit hard by it and I mean absolutely floored by it…
— Ben Aitken (@Narrowthefield) March 14, 2020

If you want to know what a hero looks like, here’s my daughter, nursing Covid-19 patients 2 weeks ago. She’s an ICU nurse in London & finished her job this week, was exposed to the virus, could have come home but volunteered to go back & help her team & patients #CloseThePubs pic.twitter.com/W5JqsWNOba
— David Carpenter (@carpenter_david) March 14, 2020

I wish the productivity inspiration tweets would stop.

Most of us are trying to hang in there and take care of our families/friends/ourselves, and figure out the next 24 hours.

No one is diving into writing a play or inventing calculus or whatever. Let people breathe for a bit.
— Vlad Magdalin (@callmevlad) March 16, 2020

If you'e still hanging with friends, going to restaurants/bars, and acting like this isn't a big deal, get your shit together.

The following thread is taken from an Italian citizen.

As they put it:

"To the rest of the world, you have no idea what's coming."

MUST READ👇
— Yano 🟪 (@JasonYanowitz) March 14, 2020

These numbers are quite meaningless in absence of testing in all but most severe of cases.

Simply cannot understand the fatalism of UK abandoning testing & contact tracing when we *know* it works in the short term.

Dearly hoping 5pm will bring clarity plus evidence.#COVID19 https://t.co/MaPC8opiGM
— Dr Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) March 16, 2020

CBN announces 6 initial policy responses to combat Covid-19 scourge on economy: extension of moratorium on loans, interest rate reduction, creation of N50bn fund, credit support for healthcare sector, regulatory forbearance and strengthening of Loan to Deposit Rate policy
— Central Bank of Nigeria (@cenbank) March 16, 2020

What can you do?

– don’t go out sick
– wash hands
– call ahead, wear mask to doctor
– stock up food, medicines
– work from home
– keep social distances
– hand sanitizer after surfaces
– avoid touching face
– good sleep, vitamins
– cough in elbow
– don’t panic
— 💉♻️🇺🇸 Christopher Zullo (@ChrisJZullo) March 15, 2020

Not everybody can stay home, and we owe a big debt of gratitude to health professionals, transit and airport workers, first responders, and everyone keeping our communities going. Leaders have to step up to support people whose lives and livelihoods take a hit in the weeks ahead.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 15, 2020

McDonalds
Burger King
Pizza Hut
Duncan Donuts
Wendy's
Taco Bell
Subway

None give their workers paid sick leave.

They should be required to post this sign on their doors:

"Because we don't give our workers paid sick leave, they may be sick when they serve you."
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) March 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/ccardydnp/status/1239311118679621633?s=21

BREAKING: Seychelles confirms first two cases of #COVID19. Two Italian citizens who were visiting the country have tested positive, according to the island nation's health commissioner. #coronavirus #Seychelles 🇸🇨😷 pic.twitter.com/eFLBEPVtdH
— CGTN Africa (@cgtnafrica) March 14, 2020

To reduce the risk of importation of #COVID19, our first line of defence is the point of entry at the international airports.
— Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA (@Fmohnigeria) March 16, 2020

Algeria Suspends Travel To Europe Over Coronavirushttps://t.co/SKyNYZmAw2 #CoronavirusOutbreak #CoronaVirusUpdates #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/2SRDcjhaKV
— Channels Television (@channelstv) March 16, 2020

Liberia Bans Travel From Affected Countries After First Coronavirus Casehttps://t.co/wPAHSjj23t pic.twitter.com/Asn22sC2QH
— Channels Television (@channelstv) March 16, 2020

Coronavirus: Ghana Closes Schools, Bans Gatherings https://t.co/bbUp3xTHF8 pic.twitter.com/6LDZHjGD0B
— Channels Television (@channelstv) March 16, 2020

Idris Elba

"This is serious. Now is the time to think about social distancing and washing your hands…"

Idris Elba has released a video saying he has tested positive for #coronavirus and stresses the importance of self isolation.

More here: https://t.co/idCHuIoNzr pic.twitter.com/6Aw36WfEpx
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 16, 2020

This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020

1. The govt strategy on #Coronavirus is more refined than those used in other countries and potentially very effective. But it is also riskier and based on a number of assumptions. They need to be correct, and the measures they introduce need to work when they are supposed to.
— Professor Ian Donald (@iandonald_psych) March 13, 2020

Tips for those who never took online classes:
– Turn on all notifications from Canvas, Blackboard, Student Email
– Do NOT do your work on your bed, go somewhere you can focus
– Use Google calendar to input important due dates at least 2 days before
– Use checklists each week
— gloria (@gloxicillin) March 13, 2020

As a Hong Konger, I continue to be baffled by the public response in Europe. Though most are concerned, many are still acting like it's nbd. HK was in the news because of #COVIDー19 a month ago. There are travel advisories against HK. Peopled abroad asked me about it. 1/
— Laurel Chor (@laurelchor) March 13, 2020

"5 useful tools to Work from Home during Coronavirus Pandemic" https://t.co/8thkVBjGt0 #coronavirus #coronavirusimpactonbusiness
— HackerNoon | Learn Any Technology (@hackernoon) March 14, 2020

A thread on social distancing from infection researcher/doc. Key point: you can help protect yourself, your family and others by taking moderate steps, without becoming a total recluse for 6 months. It’s about meaningfully reducing risk- not necessarily completely eliminating it.
— Sandy Douglas (@DouglasVaccines) March 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/ayomidejoe/status/1238345238634168320?s=21

“Seemes that someone conjured up a plan to spread the coronavirus across the world. But before that. They had to synthesize a cure for their sake. A vaccine was needed and created. I know the one man capable of creating a vaccine for this magnitude of a virus.. The Vaccinist” https://t.co/VcV8Y7174n
— Ki Sweat (@SimbaKi_) March 12, 2020

Uganda deported 22 Europeans who traveled to Uganda for the EU-Uganda Business Summit, and refused to be quarantined for the mandatory 14 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) March 13, 2020

President Bolsonaro tested positive for coronavirus.

Literally days after he called the crisis a “fantasy.”
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) March 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/chenbariatrics1/status/1238322250392039424?s=21

This f*cking asshole drove around small towns and bought up all their hand sanitizers and now he can’t sell them because Amazon and EBay said no. That’s EXACTLY what he (and others like him) gets. https://t.co/FeS5yKztHD
— Perma-Bitchfaced and Unbothered (@OverlySarcasmic) March 14, 2020

I am deeply uncomfortable with the message that UK is actively pursuing ‘herd immunity’ as the main COVID-19 strategy. Our group’s scenario modelling has focused on reducing two main things: peak healthcare demand and deaths… 1/
— Adam Kucharski (@adamjkucharski) March 14, 2020

Just intubated my first two presumed-positive #coronavirus patients… some thoughts:

– preO2 with FiO2 NRB mask for 5 mins
– PPE: hat, N95, face mask, gown, gloves, shoe covers
– drugs prepared outside
– RSI, no bagging, glidescope intubation#COVIS19 #MedTwitter 🦠 pic.twitter.com/8Bdzl9vMEe
— 💉Josh Rubin, MD 🩺 (@DrSandman11) March 14, 2020

How this puts the plight of refugees in perspective https://twitter.com/shanicealethia/status/1238753376151777286?s=21

Nicolas Taleb in UK’s policy

UK's "herd immunity" risk-blind strategy hinges on unempirical psycholophasters' theory abt "crisis fatigue" & "nudging" BS. Assumes
1) no reinfection
2) hospitals will not be overwhelmed (w secondary deaths), 3) disease must return
4) no vaccine is coming

Total IYI Lunacy.
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb (@nntaleb) March 14, 2020

The 1918 influenza epidemic hit Nigeria

Someone sent me this. Had no idea the Spanish flu hit Nigeria this bad. Perhaps a warning that the current vigilance for coronavirus should not relent at all pic.twitter.com/6phNXHhD7F
— tyro (@DoubleEph) March 14, 2020

Shakespeare wrote a book in the plague quarantine https://twitter.com/rosannecash/status/1238700345548627969?s=21

Omar Sulayman

Yes, I just said "Qurantine" yourself. And yes its corny. But seriously, lets do it. Give yourself a few pages a day 🙂
— Dr. Omar Suleiman (@omarsuleiman504) March 14, 2020

As a society, America is getting a lesson in the public good. Health is a public good, which is one reason everyone should have health care. In the longer term, so are education, transportation infrastructure, and safety.
— Thomas E. Ricks (@tomricks1) March 14, 2020

The Influenza Global Pandemic of 1918-1919.

Á ò rí’rú eléyì rí, a fií dé rù b’omo ni; unprecedented is just a word, there’s really nothing new under the sun!

In this season of Coronavirus let us look back at some devastating epidemics that has affected us in the past.
— Yoruba History – by NNP (@YorubaHistory) March 14, 2020

Stuck at home with small kids due to #COVID19? Here are some fun activities you can enjoy together:

– Write a research paper
– Teach a class via zoom
– Write a grant proposal
– Email
— Ran Blekhman (@blekhman) March 13, 2020

Heartrending dismay by Uber driver on risk of infection https://twitter.com/uber_trips/status/1239013389680214017?s=21

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,140 people have tested positive for covid-19 in the UK
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 14, 2020

I am an orthopaedic surgeon. No one needs a joint replacement now. Use my theatres, use the beds in my ward, use ME: I would make the worst intensivist, but I can put a drip, transport patients, clean the floor, triage patients… #StopElectiveSurgery #flatteningthecurve
— Claudia Di Bella (@Claudiadibella_) March 15, 2020

SCOOP: Cuban doctors have discovered an antiviral for #COVID19 and are collaborating with China, Italy, and Venezuela. This is what happens when you invest in science and public health rather than spend $800,000,000,000 a year blowing up children.
— Aren R. LeBrun (@proustmalone) March 13, 2020

JUST IN: “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will suspend production at least until the end of March. https://t.co/ZiK0FxUPEI
— HuffPost Women (@HuffPostWomen) March 12, 2020

This headline is funny because it is very easy, with all this panic, to misread this and think it’s gone from 196 to 827. When it’s actually gone from 631 to 827 looool

You lot are tactical https://t.co/cWp2hHF6Be
— Marilyn (@MarilynMill_) March 11, 2020

Things Covid has proven:

1. The job you were told couldn't be done remotely can be done remotely

2. Many disabled workers could have been working from home, but corporations just didnt want them to.

3. Internet is a utility, not a luxury

4. Universal healthcare is necessary
— Marcus Gray LaPorte (@MarcusGrayDoor) March 12, 2020

We're all democratic socialists in a pandemic… https://t.co/8GYX1ZCnIj
— Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/p_evans/status/1238085950980395009?s=21

COVID-19 is a 'controllable pandemic': WHO https://t.co/yYTOE4caWW
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 12, 2020

Moral of the global stock market plunge: The 'free' market works only when society is working. Capitalism doesn't thrive on selfish individualism, it thrives on functional communities.
— Ayo Sogunro (@ayosogunro) March 12, 2020

The American Muslim community should set up a fund for low income families who will need assistance when schools shut down. Many depend on school system so they can work. Those on daily wages or paycheck to paycheck. All masjid zakat funds could contribute to it. #Covid_19
— Hena Zuberi (@HenaZuberi) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/sethabramson/status/1238216578161926145?s=21

https://twitter.com/drsuad/status/1238233873881935875?s=21

https://twitter.com/chaatrik13/status/1238209850967904256?s=21

Italy: Punishment in the time of coronavirus https://t.co/JfHYN3XNKA
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 12, 2020

Today some 87 million Americans remain uninsured or underinsured. The absurdity of our health care system is becoming more and more obvious as we face the challenge of the coronavirus. We need Medicare for All.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 11, 2020

If the Coronavirus pandemic doesn't make Americans realise they need Medicare4All, I don't know what will.

Healthcare is never just an individual issue. As a species we live together, we die together.
— Sunny Hundal (@sunny_hundal) March 12, 2020

Your phone is a disease magnet. Viruses can cling to glass surfaces for up to 96 hours, multiple days’ worth of potential infection. So take a second to clean up your electronics. Here's how: https://t.co/uxZXb1m4un
— WIRED (@WIRED) March 12, 2020

BREAK: Belgium adopts most stringent measures outside of Italy in Europe…

All schools are to close but so are ALL bars, restaurants and recreational places like gyms etc ALSO bans on all recreational events regardless of size

Shops, pharmacies and public transport remain open
— Darren McCaffrey (@darrenmccaffrey) March 12, 2020

Earth is taking a break, a much needed break.#CoronaVirusUpdate #Covid_19 #كورونا pic.twitter.com/61a7tAJD3I
— Ghayda🌐 (@GhaydaaSamaan) March 12, 2020

“Doctors confirmed that they were given strict orders from the authorities of the Syrian regime to remain silent and refrain from talking about the outbreak of the coronavirus” – Syrian Observatory for Human Rights https://t.co/kF747Qkxkr
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) March 12, 2020

Just days after mocking COVID-19 as a media farce & a flu, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro — in isolation as the country waits to learn his test results — addresses his followers wearing a mask, telling them not to attend a long-planned protest on Sunday in his defense: pic.twitter.com/62ORFdUhUM
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/naval/status/1238168820272869376?s=21

French Pres. Macron: After G7 leaders call, "we agreed to organize an extraordinary Leaders Summit by videoconference on Monday on Covid-19. We will coordinate research efforts on a vaccine and treatments, and work on an economic and financial response." https://t.co/lamnLbI2eo
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) March 13, 2020

Things Covid has proven:

1. The job you were told couldn't be done remotely can be done remotely

2. Many disabled workers could have been working from home, but corporations just didnt want them to.

3. Internet is a utility, not a luxury

4. Universal healthcare is necessary
— Marcus Gray LaPorte (@MarcusGrayDoor) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/lauzyfaulks/status/1238148547926581250?s=21

Is there a way I can just get my flatmates to sit down in one place and not bring Corona home!?
— Àtàndá (@aboofaaris) March 13, 2020

Europeans traveled in to Uganda and refused to be quarantined cus, you know, it's Africa. They got deported immediately to their virus infected county and that's how to stand up
— Nwachukwu (@Nonsodrafts) March 13, 2020

we have a doctor in icu currently fighting for her life because a patient lied about their travel history. I hate humans
— million dollarsᥫ᭡ (@chiomaa_____) March 13, 2020

#COVID19Lagos Updates
☑️ Index case remains on admission and perfectly well but the only reason we are keeping him is because our tests confirm he is still secreting small amount of virus which means that he is potentially still contagious – @ProfAkinAbayomi @NCDCgov @WHO pic.twitter.com/YWDEqNMz9D
— LSMOH (@LSMOH) March 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/milli_cent_/status/1238432892931338240?s=21

“corona virus barely affects young people” bruh it’s a respiratory disease and half of y’alls lungs are ruined from vaping but go off
— myesha thee stallion (@myeshachou) March 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/obtund_/status/1237930127947857921?s=21

I have some additional news to share this evening. Unfortunately, the results of Sophie’s COVID-19 test are positive. Therefore, she will be in quarantine for the time being. Her symptoms remain mild and she is taking care of herself and following the advice of our doctor.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 13, 2020

To help teachers continue to teach their students when schools are closed, Replit just made itself free for all public schools teachers.https://t.co/e8Z4gvnKBm
— Paul Graham (@paulg) March 13, 2020

It's always interesting to compare UK and Irish editions of the same paper. The difference in approaches here couldn't be more stark. The Irish government are doing the right thing #Covid_19 #Coronavirusireland #covid19UK cc @SimonHarrisTD pic.twitter.com/DDzZ0p9nF5
— Dave Rooney (@daverooney) March 13, 2020

Black people are NOT immune to Coronavirus. There is NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE to back this claim! Disinformation will not get us anywhere. Keep yourselves self. Wash your hands with SOAP and WATER. Stay vigilant. Don't be foolish #CoronavirusPandemic #coronavirusinKenya
— Yvonne Okwara (@YvonneOkwara) March 13, 2020

This doesn’t happen when you order your courses en ligne 🤓 https://t.co/e4akqbH4Vg
— Luky – A$AP Luky (@LukyVJ) March 13, 2020

I’m not jasmine I’m corona
Soon as i came in I ain’t seen ebola
See me in everybody lung put bitches in a coma
Started from wuhan next stop is roma https://t.co/Dh6WqAe7RH
— BLOCKIANA (@NICKl_lGGY) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/daniela_florezz/status/1238128149495336961?s=21

THREAD: Yesterday, I spoke with doctors from one of the nation’s leading academic hospitals located in a state where #COVID19 cases are increasing quickly. This is what they told me: They've been seeing *many* patients with symptoms concerning for COVID19 who need testing (1/x)
— Vivek Murthy (@vivek_murthy) March 13, 2020

Two covid-19 lessons so far:
1) it is being revealed that our system could in fact handle the demands of young socialists and become humanity driven instead of profit driven
2) it was actually the threat of death of the capital owning class that did the trick
— Songbird (@BluehairCoffee) March 13, 2020

This thread relates to #COVID19 developments of the last couple days in the US, the work needed to slow down the spread, and the dangers around the calls for developing herd immunity as a national goal in the UK. 1/x
— Tom Inglesby, MD (@T_Inglesby) March 14, 2020

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #1

Posted on March 29, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/11/entertainment/tom-hanks-rita-wilson-coronavirus/index.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-51847198

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51735367 myths

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51819624 Italy fake news

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-51847620 India suspend visas

https://www.skysports.com/live-blog/11095/11945306/coronavirus-latest-england-vs-denmark-and-bosnia-herzegovina-vs-n-ireland-concerns-tpc-sawgrass-goes-ahead

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-conference-new-york-cancelled-council-foreign-relations-business-a9393371.html

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2236760-we-dont-know-why-so-few-covid-19-cases-have-been-reported-in-africa/

Why are there low cases in Africa

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1254138/coronavirus-uk-school-closures-easter-half-term-uk-coronavirus-news

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10206746560458516&id=1709865674 _#AnimatedInfographic_

COVID-19 Cases outside China: *23rd January to 10th March*

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-cancel-everything/607675/

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/gabrielsanchez/life-during-coronavirus-quarantine-pictures

Coronavirus patients who refuse to self-isolate face murder charges in Italy

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-11-20-intl-hnk/index.html#click=https://t.co/kbFEw9WVla

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-new-test-kits-swab-three-hours-12505658

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8105817/Number-coronavirus-cases-cut-66-China-acted-just-one-WEEK-earlier.html

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/bahrain-accuses-iran-biological-aggression-covid-2019-200312165334964.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-cruise-ship-risk_l_5e693e9ac5b6bd8156f0ca60/amp#click=https://t.co/NKdOWN3PDG

https://link.medium.com/GUXUYv9mL4 an idiots guide to coronavirus

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51827356 Health minister UK tests positive for coronavirus

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/chinas-coronavirus-cases-rise-infections-010848356.html

https://www.wired.com/story/a-disease-tracker-backed-by-gates-and-zuckerberg-tackles-covid-19/

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-middle-east-north-africa-iran-outbreak-what-we-know

https://www.wired.com/story/a-disease-tracker-backed-by-gates-and-zuckerberg-tackles-covid-19/

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-middle-east-north-africa-iran-outbreak-what-we-know

Chinese cops given Robocop-style helmets which can detect coronavirus sufferers

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/keep-calm-and-wash-your-hands-britain-s-strategy-to-beat-virus

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-secrecy-exclusive/exclusive-white-house-told-federal-health-agency-to-classify-coronavirus-deliberations-sources-idUSKBN20Y2LM?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1237774421307228160.html

WHO Press Briefing on COVID19 now a pandemic.

The particular peril of coronavirus for poor people — and then everyone else

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clean-your-smartphone-keyboard-mouse-safely/

COVID 19 Info Basket- Tweets #1

Posted on March 29, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

If you get Coronavirus, you need to miss work.

If you miss work in a retail/service job, you get fired.

If you get fired, you lose health insurance (if you were lucky enough to have it).

Therefore: https://t.co/HCM3PI9zel
— Jerrick White (@BostonJerry) March 8, 2020

I see a lot of people being like “I would survive the Coronavirus. I’m taking my chances.”

The way I see it, yeah. I’d survive it. But I might carry it to someone who wouldn’t. And that, folks, is the problem.
— Ally Carter (@OfficiallyAlly) March 8, 2020

The Irish govt. just announced that all coronavirus patients will receive E305 per week sick pay (including self-employed). Gearing up national health care, cancelling all St. Patrick's Day parades. 21 confirmed cases in the Republic. Anticipate "very serious" outbreak.
— Dr. Glenda Gilmore (@GilmoreGlenda) March 9, 2020

the world feels so overwhelming right now; just passing along a note from my therapist that it’s good to stay informed up to the point where you feel like you have a game plan. anything else is just topping off your anxiety like it is a bottomless mimosa
— rachel syme (@rachsyme) March 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/divanificent/status/1236734143045697539?s=21

https://twitter.com/stuff_so/status/1236467114933813248?s=21

https://twitter.com/muqingmq/status/1236741622022328320?s=21

https://twitter.com/mayorfeet/status/1236767930421051393?s=21

https://twitter.com/yasminyonis/status/1236995633128640518?s=21

If we want to understand how powerful an opponent SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is, let’s take a look what has been required to stop it in China. The Chinese government has essentially used a social nuclear weapon in its efforts. Let’s talk about this, to understand what US is facing. 1/
— Nicholas A. Christakis (@NAChristakis) March 9, 2020

1/ Many of you ask me why I take the COVID-19 outbreak so seriously.

Current numbers of cases and deaths are *not* why.

👇 A thread on why I’m worried and what I do personally in this situation.
— Max Roser (@MaxCRoser) March 9, 2020

1/
On rounds this week

Her: “You by yourself?”
Me: “Yes. Well. . . yes and no.”
Her: “I’m used to y’all coming in here in a big ol’ pack.”

*laughter*

Me: “Yeah. Usually we do. The rest of the team is outside of the door right now.”

She looked to the door. Then back at me. pic.twitter.com/lekszBs5oZ
— Kimberly D. Manning, MD (@gradydoctor) March 8, 2020

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/09/africa/nigeria-coronavirus-cases-intl/index.html

Dear @CNNAfrica, it is NOT right to say that Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in Africa. According to this piece, a continent of 1.2 billion people has "reported nearly 100 cases". This is a case of misinformation. https://t.co/TEER3NmnuQ
— Ifeanyi Nsofor (@ekemma) March 10, 2020

From 1 to 2 confirmed cases in 14 days! How is that rIsInG RaPiDlY???? 😱 https://t.co/fOvnw81PnT
— Tunde Ajayi (@thetundeajayi) March 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/rick_pescatore/status/1237393966909124609?s=21

https://twitter.com/everipedia/status/1237454647255863298?s=21

The spread of the coronavirus and tumbling oil prices could trigger a capital exodus from Africa, according to Fitch https://t.co/CJkid7dNHc
— Bloomberg Africa (@BloombergAfrica) March 10, 2020

I'm an ER Doc and don’t claim to be an infectious disease expert, but looking into the data I’ve found insufficient evidence to support racism as an effective antiviral.
— Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS) March 11, 2020

BREAKING: Massachusetts has just announced 51 *new* cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of presumptive cases to 92 — a 124 percent increase from yesterday. Seventy of the cases are related to the Biogen conference in Boston. Six people are hospitalized. #WBZ
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) March 10, 2020

Economic dynamics.
One major reason Ebola didn’t become a pandemic was because it occurred in the poverty capitals of the world where relatively few can afford to travel.
Corona is spreading because the average ‘Westerner’ can afford to travel.
It’s unfair.
But it is what it is.
— Unintentional Man (@kayyyyleee) March 11, 2020

I've been to airports in Nairobi and Kampala in the last week and they're both screening EVERYONE for travel history and symptoms, using infrastructure already in place for Ebola control. Much better than London👇🏻 https://t.co/gKdwd2bCbm
— Rachel Strohm (@RachelStrohm) March 10, 2020

Roughly 4000 people have died so far from #Coronavirus

Global markets in chaos.

During 2014/15 Ebola outbreak, roughly 30,000 people died in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

Markets didn't even notice.

The heartbreaking reality of being on the margins of the global economy.
— Remi Adekoya (@RemiAdekoya1) March 10, 2020

Leadership lessons from my hospital's experience w #COVID19. 1st hospital w #SARSCoV2 in Riverside County, CA. Led to cancelation of #bnpparibasopen, #CoachellaCancelled
1. Screen, test, isolate.
2. Communicate. Communique, staff meeting, email.
1/
— Wale Ajumobi, MD MBA (@ajumobiMD) March 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/tinkersec/status/1237414616407433216?s=21

Amazing! What South Korea is doing is really bending their #Covid19 epidemic curve. Only 131 new cases today, versus 909 on Feb. 29.
It's not just China. This clearly can be done. https://t.co/sueAO9XLF7 pic.twitter.com/Bw7WX1s9nM
— Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell) March 10, 2020

SEEN IN KIGALI: To prevent the risk of #Coronavirus outbreak, passengers at the Kigali Bus Park have to wash their hands before getting onto buses.#Rwanda has recorded NO case of the epidemic but the country has stepped up vigilance. pic.twitter.com/vXbgw2MCuz
— Dr Ola Brown (@NaijaFlyingDr) March 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/rick_pescatore/status/1237393966909124609?s=21

The three times I can remember having this surreal feeling was post Dot Com crash, post 9/11 and this week.
— Micah Rosenbloom (@micahjay1) March 10, 2020

Unfortunately for the US the response to the virus requires massive investment in public health. If it required a huge contract with the defense industry for new weapons it would have been over by now.
— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) March 11, 2020

I am grateful to #Japan 🇯🇵 for its strong support to the global #COVID19 response, including its US$46m contribution to @WHO's efforts in support of affected countries. Thank you Ambassador Kazuyuki Yamazaki and @MofaJapan_en for their commitment to protecting people's health. pic.twitter.com/fTHg0dAwyX
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/matthaig1/status/1237738492446326785?s=21

https://twitter.com/vl0ko/status/1237117540297572354?s=21

It's at times like these that the vast disparities in wealth seem so painfully clear. Who can avoid crowded subways? Who can work from home and still receive a paycheck? Who can stock up on medicines and extra food? Which folks have laptops at home so the kids can learn remotely?
— Rachel Swarns (@rachelswarns) March 10, 2020

Coronavirus progression by Country pic.twitter.com/rpivutX7Vu
— Dr Ola Brown (@NaijaFlyingDr) March 11, 2020

Images of a foreign worker walking around the halls of Saudi oil company Aramco and wearing a large hand santiser dispenser have been condemned as racist and exploitativehttps://t.co/jl2fkOtWxf
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) March 11, 2020

HOUSE ON CORONAVIRUS: @AOC and other House Oversight Committee members grill Dr. Anthony Fauci of NIH, Dr. Robert Redfield of CDC, and other U.S. health officials about the apparent lack of preparedness within the country to fight a coronavirus outbreak. https://t.co/vUA6Ocjzm1
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) March 11, 2020

BREAKING: World exhausted by endless stream of coronavirus scaremongering so here’s a photo of a dog on a skateboard. pic.twitter.com/UWFdOYayhZ
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) March 11, 2020

Cancelled so far: 2 invited talks. As junior faculty, these were important for my CV and future promotion. So, I plan to list them with an *

* cancelled to due #COVID19

Consider doing the same for your cancelled poster or talk or session. You still deserve credit.
— Eugenia (Gina) South, MD MS (@Eugenia_South) March 11, 2020

We need genetically engineered yeast to produce angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) to serve both as an antiviral drug that prevents the coronavirus from invading our cells using the ACE2 receptor and to treat the acute respiratory distress syndrome we see in severe cases.
— Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) March 11, 2020

BREAKING: Massachusetts has just announced 51 *new* cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of presumptive cases to 92 — a 124 percent increase from yesterday. Seventy of the cases are related to the Biogen conference in Boston. Six people are hospitalized. #WBZ
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) March 10, 2020

Three infected travelers at a scientific conference have now infected at least SEVENTY others. If you're organizing a conference in next several months, please ask yourself whether you want the same to happen there. Because it will.

The conference can wait. https://t.co/zescWfE8pe
— Michael Baym (@baym) March 10, 2020

As colleges and universities across the world shut down or go online for covid-19, there’s one urgent question I feel isn’t being addressed: how are these schools going to support people who need their work-study jobs or school-provided housing or health insurance to survive?
— Sophie Hurwitz (@sophiehurwitz) March 10, 2020

These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from #COVID19.

👉 https://t.co/RU2gRs6jmc #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/TNAw5YrP0u
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/gregggonsalves/status/1237679881233879040?s=21

Ok here’s why I’m worried:

I’ve been telling my parents (65ish moderately healthy) to limit flying and limit going out in public, and they refuse to listen.

How can I get through to them that this is legitimately concerning and there’s a real danger in catching #COVID19
— Dr Vancbromycin 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@Vancbromycin) March 11, 2020

As someone who teaches entirely online, I would like to note that:
– adapting lectures, assignments, activities, etc, for online is A LOT OF WORK
– teaching to a camera is a different skill set that takes practice
– online classes are not a second-rate alternative to IRL classes
— Kathryn Paige Harden (@kph3k) March 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/theblondemd/status/1237777442967818240?s=21

https://twitter.com/william_ukpe/status/1237672122811637761?s=21

My manager went on a 8 week sabbatical on Jan 25th and him and his wife rented a cabin in the North Carolina woods and didn’t bring no type of technology with them so they could enjoy each other company. Nigga finna come back to pure hell. He don’t even know Kobe gone
— Marcus (@STOPFLEXIN) March 11, 2020

Yes …. We have been in contact with him and he has been cleared https://t.co/PlbNufJcKb
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/zaddy_nomso/status/1238013839112908800?s=21

https://www.businessinsider.com/wuhan-coronavirus-us-cases-health-risk-2020-1

#CoronaVirusUpdate
Dear Doctors and Nurses. Please wipe down stethoscopes after use.

– The one in the ward to prevent cross infection among patients.
-The one on your neck to avoid contaminating yourself

No point washing your hands if you still gonna pick up the dirty steth
— Kvng Jay 😷 (@DrJohnAfam) March 12, 2020

You guys. We’re well and truly fucked. A travel ban will do NOTHING.

Our ICUs will fill up. Our hospitals are going to be overflowing. We already can’t keep up with FLU much the less something like this.

I’m a doctor, and I’m officially scared. #COVID19
— Dr Vancbromycin 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@Vancbromycin) March 12, 2020

I went to the grocery store this afternoon. As I was walking in I heard a woman yell to me from her car. I walked over and found an elderly woman and her husband. She cracked her window open a bit more, and explained to me nearly in tears that they are afraid to go in the store.
— Rebecca Mehra 🧀🏃🏽‍♀️ (@rebecca_mehra) March 12, 2020

JUST IN: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is self-isolating.

His wife, Sophie Gregorie Trudeau, reportedly has flu-like symptoms pic.twitter.com/wVyb5IDrQ9
— Bloomberg Originals (@bbgoriginals) March 12, 2020

The corona crisis is going to test the quality of world leaders. Who is forthright, farsighted, and has the courage to insist on radical action?

Based on major announcements so far:

Macron – Impressive.
Merkel & Johnson – Good words but far too few deeds.
Trump – Total failure.
— Yascha Mounk (@Yascha_Mounk) March 12, 2020

The Italian College of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care just published the most extraordinary medical document I’ve ever seen.

To help people from Germany to America understand what we’re about to face, I am publishing translated extracts here.

[Thread.]
— Yascha Mounk (@Yascha_Mounk) March 11, 2020

THREAD: In U.S. we face two alternative but hard outlooks with #COVID19: that we follow a path similar to South Korea or one closer to Italy. We probably lost chance to have an outcome like South Korea. We must do everything to avert the tragic suffering being borne by Italy 1/10
— Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD) March 12, 2020

I sha have a bad feeling with the way Sub Sahara Africa is starting to feel invincible in this #coronavirus issue. This is not the time to relax or think we are immune. It's the time to double down on preventative measures, and act as if it's imminent. If it hits,it's over o.
— Idris Ayodeji Bello (@idrisayobello) March 12, 2020

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-11-20-intl-hnk/index.html

Update. The Cleveland Clinic has developed a COVID 19 test that gives results in 8 hours as opposed to the 2-3 days it takes for the other tests.
They developed the test in NINE days, I repeat nine. Scientists worked 24/7 once the CDC gave them the okay on 3/2.
— Andrea R MD (@AndreaR9Md) March 11, 2020

Let me tell you what is sad but funny.
Our elected officials totally ignoring our health sector because they can afford to fly out of the country to get treatment.
And now,there’s a global epidemic and they can’t fly out so they will all die here with us poor folks.
— Fat Belly ‘Nenye (@The_Nenye) March 12, 2020

#COVID19 and Pregnancy isn't being discussed much, so here is what we know:
— Dr. Dustin Costescu (@BirthControlDoc) March 12, 2020

I have some personal news to share today. Sophie recently returned from a speaking event in the UK, and last night she was experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. She‘s feeling better, but following the advice of our doctor she is self-isolating as we wait on COVID-19 test results.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 12, 2020

How can we possibly continue with football in Britain when a top Premier League manager has now tested positive for Coronavirus & other players are in quarantine? This is madness. Our Prime Minister is dodging difficult decisions that other countries are taking & it’s shameful.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 12, 2020

25 March 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

25th of March

What am I supposed to do?’: Covid-19 sparks mass unemployment across US

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/25/us-unemployment-coronavirus-hospitality-food-industries-claims

Death toll in Spain overtakes China

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/25/coronavirus-death-toll-in-spain-overtakes-china-as-lockdowns-extend-across-globe

COVID-19: Ikeja Electric Closes Offices Partially to Safeguard Customers, Staff https://www.ikejaelectric.com/covid-19-ikeja-electric-closes-offices-partially-to-safeguard-customers-staff/

Nigerian celebrity, Runtown gives donations

HOPE EVERYONE IS STAYING SAFE. TIMES ARE EXTREMELY TOUGH AND I AM CERTAIN THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH NO MONEY TO STOCK UP ON SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS . WILL BE GIVING OUT 10 MILLION NAIRA TO THIS CAUSE. KINDLY DROP YOUR ACCOUNT DETAILS
— Runtown (@iRuntown) March 25, 2020

Receipt of Runtown’s money

Stay safe and extend the love ❤️ https://t.co/pakyTOHGG7
— Runtown (@iRuntown) March 25, 2020

Canada backs $57bn coronavirus relief bill

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-52022506?__twitter_impression=true

In darkness admist staying at home

Please @IkejaElectric your attention is needed at kudeyibu estate in ijegun.. we are in darkness for a month now, no light #Covid19Out #CoronaVirusInNigeria #stayathomeNigerians let's us stay safe as we work from home #staysafe @NERCNG … Please
— A.A.Adam (@Triple_A_1) March 25, 2020

LA County Sheriff allow gun store to remain open

https://abc7.com/amp/6045568/

Johns Hopkins: please take social distancing seriously to save lives https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-0325-coronavirus-hopkins-social-distancing-20200324-b75k465kdfcq3jt235mr7uzaba-story.html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true

US Navy called in

When the Nation is in need of its best. It calls the Navy.

Sailors from the #USNSMercy prepare for arrival in Los Angeles. #COVID19 #USNavyAlwaysThere pic.twitter.com/HjIQoptvVc
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) March 24, 2020

UNHRC measures to keep refugees safe

https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2020/3/5e79e2410/live-blog-refugees-covid-19-crisis.html

Police shut down 15 schools, clubs and religious gatherings in Lagos for non compliance

https://guardian.ng/news/coronavirus-police-shut-down-15-schools-in-lagos/

Vatican decree for upcoming Easter celebration

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2020-03/covid-19-decree-regarding-easter-triduum-liturgical-celebration.html

Ontario confirms 100 new coronavirus cases in a day

Ontario confirms 100 new coronavirus cases and 5 more deaths, total jumps to 667 active cases

Online gaming booms as virus lockdowns keep millions at home

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2020/03/25/covid-19-online-gaming-booms-as-virus-lockdowns-keep-millions-at-home

Final year students to be put on NHS frontline to deal with coronavirus crisis

Final year students to be put on NHS frontline to deal with coronavirus crisis

UN chief calls for global ceasefire to focus on ‘the true fight of our lives’

https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/03/1059972

Economic recession expected in G20 countries amid COVID-19 outbreak

https://www.euronews.com/2020/03/25/coronavirus-spain-surpasses-china-in-the-overall-number-of-covid-19-deaths

More than $200 milion received by WHO

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donors-and-partners/funding

Nigerians respond to news of top Government officials testing positive for Coronavirus

They refused to invest in hospitals because they could fly abroad to get treatments for themselves, now countries borders closed, Karma take the wheel. 🇳🇬💔
— REMA (@heisrema) March 25, 2020

Testing Kits for Coronavius from the Jack ma foundation arrive Nigeria and head to Abuja.

FLASH: Medical materials donated by @JackMa to fight #coronavirus in Africa have arrived Abuja, airlifted from Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos to Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja by the Nigerian Air Force. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/RbIQ2tf5YE
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) March 25, 2020

COVID-19: NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIRLIFTS MEDICAL MATERIALS DONATED BY JACK MA FOUNDATION FROM LAGOS TO ABUJAhttps://t.co/KBdL6OXWoz pic.twitter.com/znAOaU3gW0
— Nigerian Air Force (@NigAirForce) March 25, 2020

Rwandan Police employ extreme measures to enforce lockdown

https://twitter.com/BBGAfrica/status/1242866603596881920?s=20

FDA approves it’s first rapid Coronavirus test

FDA approves first rapid #coronavirus test. https://t.co/2kL0Um2yki pic.twitter.com/oXrkwSIygK
— Medscape (@Medscape) March 25, 2020

Prince Charles tests positive for Coronavirus

Prince of Wales, 71, tests positive for coronavirus and has mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health" https://t.co/cQWwM4rHmP
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 25, 2020

Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement https://t.co/TRRHuwmfum pic.twitter.com/sxXtcXlp8M
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 25, 2020

World renowned Chef dies after testing positive for Coronavirus

World-renowned chef Floyd Cardoz is dead at 59 after testing positive for coronavirus https://t.co/0jIWJS7zmY pic.twitter.com/pvxIo7VXzk
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 25, 2020

Risk of dying from COVID-19

https://ourworldindata.org/covid-mortality-risk

Private hospitals will be made public

https://www.thejournal.ie/private-hospitals-ireland-coronavirus-5056334-Mar2020/

Angry italian mayors admonishing citizens disobeying self isolation order

NCDC calls citizen in self isolation

To all of us who attended the AMVCA – please let's stay indoors. I'm begging you. Let's be responsible. Edakun. Bubba and I have been indoors for a few days now but it's imperative that we ALL adhere to the call to self isolate. Let's not unknowingly put others at risk.
— Adesua Etomi-Wellington (@AdesuaEtomiW) March 24, 2020

Young people are aware

A 25-year-old young man from my home town in NJ is fighting for his life — in a medically-induced coma — having tested positive for Coronavirus. He was an all-American lacrosse player in college.

Young people *are* affected by this horrific disease. Prayers up. 🙏
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) March 24, 2020

Telemedicine regulations changed by a decade in two weeks

In two weeks, telemedicine regulations have accelerated by a decade:

– Doctors can perform across state lines
– Doctors can email and video chat with patients in compliance with HIPAA
– Medicare and insurance co's quickly approving new reimbursement categories

What else?
— JD Ross (@justindross) March 23, 2020

Don’t be silly

A company shared hand sanitizers to its members of staff and excluded NYSC staff.

Another state is doing work social distancing by age bracket.

Some persons who attended AMVCA, might be saying, “almost 14 days since the awards, do still I need to self isolate?”

Don’t be silly
— Dr Chioma Nwakanma-Akanno (@DrZobo) March 24, 2020

Nigeria’s Presidents spokesman complains about the coronavirus coverage in a chilling blast from the past

This morning’s newspapers, all of them have Coronavirus as the lead,
cover story.

When will they bring the spotlight to bear on 822 who are killed by malaria everyday in Nigeria?
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) March 1, 2020

Family not taking any chances

My sister came home and… 😂 pic.twitter.com/xt3h8hJTyR
— Sof🦋🤪 (@sofiyyah_a) March 24, 2020

Prince Charles

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52033845

Nigerian Celeb giving out money

HOPE EVERYONE IS STAYING SAFE. TIMES ARE EXTREMELY TOUGH AND I AM CERTAIN THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH NO MONEY TO STOCK UP ON SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS . WILL BE GIVING OUT 10 MILLION NAIRA TO THIS CAUSE. KINDLY DROP YOUR ACCOUNT DETAILS
— Runtown (@iRuntown) March 25, 2020

New symptoms

https://www.wrbl.com/news/coronavirus-patients-exhibiting-new-symptoms-ohio-health-director-says/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WRBL_News_3

Refusing isolation, get charged with attempted murder

Two South Africans with the coronavirus have been charged with attempted murder after they refused to obey self-isolation orders and continued to move around, according to South African Police Minister Bheki Cele.
— Geoffrey York (@geoffreyyork) March 25, 2020

Text messaging

https://twitter.com/victorr_ugo/status/1242613027423297548?s=21

Corruption

Budget to maintain fleet of Jets. Budget to refurbish complexes. Yet only less than 10 Ventilators in a whole Abuja. No proper facilities in a State House Clinic. O ga o
— Gossy (@gossyomega) March 24, 2020

New York executive order

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20210-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency

Response to racism

I'm made in China Allison, should I be ashamed working for the NHS? https://t.co/Ekd0W4N24U pic.twitter.com/va0Sw72mCq
— Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) March 23, 2020

Zoom

On a Zoom meeting and for the past 15 minutes

"Can you hear me"
"I cant hear you"
"My data"
"Hellooo"
"Where is Mama Vincent"
"Hello"
".. hear.. biscuit… unclear… okay"
"Helloooo"

It's going to be a long day oh
— Jola (@Jollz) March 24, 2020

Visas extended

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/visas-extended-for-those-currently-unable-to-return-home-due-to-covid-19

Repurposing elephant projects

https://twitter.com/victorr_ugo/status/1242725104238411777?s=21

Trigeminal neuralgia a new symptom

Diagnosed my first case of Trigeminal Neuralgia due to acute #COVID19. I’ve heard of ageusia and anosmia, but this is the first I’ve seen of CN5 involvement. It appears that the 🦠 hangs out in the cranial nerves? Anyone else seeing similar cases? #medtwitter #COVID4MDs pic.twitter.com/vZZKoaCWrW
— Michael "Mike" Albert, MD (@MichaelAlbertMD) March 24, 2020

Dead at home

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/25/london-woman-36-dies-of-suspected-covid-19-after-being-told-she-is-not-priority

Reading Your Way to Wholesome Living

Posted on March 5, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

First Thursdays in March are World Book Days, set aside to promote literacy. Reading in many communities is majorly done for school but there’s more to it than that. It could be used for fun, growth, company, as a complement to healing, bonding, and fostering strong communities.

An avid reading lifestyle keeps the brain active and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is an activity that increases your cognitive ability thus delaying the onset of memory loss as you age. The effects are more pronounced when it is a lifelong habit.

There are many more benefits a good book can add to your overall health. Have trouble sleeping? A book may be what you need. Reading a couple of chapters of a physical book regularly builds a pattern that improves the quality of your sleep. Ebooks are not included as they expose you to screen time just before bed which interferes with sleep.

In building your vocabulary, it helps you to gain better conversational skills. The wealth of experience you gain from being an avid reader flows into your social skills as you have more topics to discuss with others. This helps some people to build confidence and overcome anxiety in social gatherings.

Reading a couple of chapters of a physical book regularly builds a pattern that improves the quality of your sleep.

In this regard, book clubs are an excellent platform to meet new people from billionaires to authors to artisans. Creeds, tribes, races , nationalities joined by one spark- the love of books. It is one of the best chances humanity has at unity and peace.

In reducing the effects of stress, a good book helps you to bear the rigours of ill-health. This benefit can be unlocked just after about 10 minutes of reading. When I feel stressed about something, I find reading to be helpful in relieving the tension.

Other benefits include improved overall mental ability, increased attention span and an increase in empathy found among readers. Exposure to different scenarios in fiction, following characters through their journeys makes us understand that there are many perspectives to life based on different experiences. This makes us more welcoming and less judgmental. Looking to build a better world? Invest in libraries and book communities.

Children shown the wonders of the world with books are less likely to have time for disruptive activities. It is an activity that fosters cooperation rather than vicious competition among them. Their bonding improves, their language skills grow faster , they are able to communicate clearly and just being busy with this may make them less inclined to petty crime later on. Buy more books for them.

Now that you know reading makes you a healthier, smarter and better person, what book are you picking up next?

Dr Mariam Toye

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