[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Mariner :" It’s already everywhere with zero chance of containment.
14 day incubation and heartiness for several days on cold surfaces ensured that.
By the time the 10th person fell ill, it was already out of the bag."

Infectious Disease Ping - Update Wuhan (airborne pneumonia)virus - China & Elsewhere

Caution is advised, especially if traveling, or in confined areas (ie.: airplane).
Avoid large groups. Be aware,.. and take proactive actions.
This is not the time to panic - but to prepare !
Confirmed cases in the US - Texas, Washington State, Chicago and elsewhere.

See earlier posting : CDC coronavirus/influenza prevention and responses at :
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3810445/posts

[OKSooner]

One would have to believe that Mariner is right. Grim stuff to be talking about... I think all I might say about it right now is don’t let the kids get all scared over it.

[PA Engineer]

You might be interested in this: Expert says coronavirus is spread through eyes as killer disease 'shuts down China'

My Wife and I discussed this from day one. There is disposable eye protection on Amazon.

For protection one needs N99 masks. The masks people are wearing is to prevent them from spreading the virus. It may seem cynical at first, however cold calculations were made to reduce the spread.