Coronavirus Has Now Killed Nine In Iran; Cases Surge In South Korea

Coronavirus death toll sharply increases to 9 in Iran after being just 2 last night. (EHA News) #coronavirus #covid19 #coronavirusiran #iran pic.twitter.com/dr20I2wEOi
— 24/7 Crisis News LIVE ☢ (@livecrisisnews) February 20, 2020

By Susie Madrak — February 20, 2020

We simply do not know if the Trump administration can effectively contain a pandemic outbreak in the U.S. (For one thing, Trump fired the head of pandemic planning and gutted the funding.) So you will have to inform yourself and take precautions, because once you get it, you're at a higher risk of heart failure.

Please check out this pandemic flu guide from the CDC. Here's how to prepare.

FBI has ordered $40,000 in sanitizers, face masks 'in case the #coronavirus becomes a pandemic in the United States’ The supplies are required to be delivered by Friday. FBI spokesman didn't comment on the agency's preparedness for an outbreak in the U.S. https://t.co/g2WbLzLSP5

— Max Howroute▫️ (@howroute) February 20, 2020

Coronavirus cases outside China are low, but WHO chief warns of potential global breakout https://t.co/q5Pv8PiDdw

— CNBC (@CNBC) February 20, 2020

'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea https://t.co/iTHCFSWIch pic.twitter.com/aCGx3vD5Uh

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 20, 2020

Coronavirus live updates: US hospitals prepare for possible pandemic, FBI stocks up on hand sanitizer and masks https://t.co/KEEPzf0K8g

— Stock Market Update (@StockMktUpdate) February 20, 2020

Incubation time duration. “In the context of accelerating #COVID19 epidemic and growing uncertainty, a higher upper limit (possibly 21 days) for the incubation period seems reasonable and warranted in the interest of adequately protecting the public.” https://t.co/KFPUyyjjIM

— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 20, 2020

Coronavirus: Adidas says business activity in China down around 85% https://t.co/uPy7Y3MAWS

— • home • 🗳 (@alllocalpolitic) February 20, 2020

Qom, Iran - a #coronavirus patient is in the intensive care at the local hospital. The video was recorded by the brother of a patient, Dr. Mohammad Molaei. The 60-year-old patient, a retired teacher has died. No history of traveling abroad or any contact with any Chinese person. pic.twitter.com/QRneO5gAjp

— Max Howroute▫️ (@howroute) February 20, 2020

Medicines, like the coronavirus vaccine, that are developed with public money should benefit public health, not create private profit for Big Pharma. Proud to support @janschakowsky in fighting for affordable drugs. https://t.co/T4qZ4hfzIS

— Indivisible Guide (@IndivisibleTeam) February 20, 2020

Shanghai & Beijing.

Even China’s biggest cities are virtual ghost towns during the #coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/UoY6AgKzub

— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) February 20, 2020

A supermarket in China. Is it really slowing down? #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/SKo9ZXxY1H

— Coronavirus Breaking News (@QuakeFury) February 20, 2020

Censorship, harassment and punishment for speaking out are hindering the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Demand an end to censorship in #China. pic.twitter.com/q4aw4x9H70

— Amnesty International (@amnesty) February 20, 2020

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