The as called world health organisation has stated that Europe is now the focus of COVID 19 prompting the u.s. to ban travel to and from Europe. Figures suggest the global mortality rate of the disease is around 5.6%. Differing mortality rates may indicate a variance in the disease. Thought to be up to date figures estimate the overall number of COVID 19 cases to be over 132,000. According to commentary on t.v. and elsewhere the as called social distancing, the closing of schools and universities and prohibition of large groups etc is expected to delay the spread of the disease, helpful to health care services and allowing hospitals to cope.
According to a news source, China now report a levelling off of new cases. Italy are believed to be in severe crisis with 1,266 deaths thought to be as a result of the virus. Documented cases according to up to date figures reported to be 17,660. If figures aren’t eroneous the 14% fatality rate is substantially higher than other European union states. According to reports only food shops, pharmacies and essential stores are allowed to remain open in what is described as a nationwide lockdown.
According to experts the elderly and those with chronic illnesses are the most at risk and should isolate as much as possible.