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No it isn't. Mike copy/pasted a large articleLatest I heard was that the most likely vector is either bats or pangolins (or possibly both), and that the snake theory is pretty much debunked.
What the Chinese researchers claim is that the protein shell of the virus contains amino acids that 'fit' the snake's cells. This is a highly debatable claim as it also fits many mammals and corona viruses tend to thrive on mammals and not reptiles.
The original 2003 SARS was found to probably originate from bats. The corona viruses found in those paricular bats were suspiciously similar to the SARS that infected humans. I suspect it will be the same here as well, but it's too early to say.I've read synopsis of a couple of articles (one from The Lancet the other (I think) from New Scientist) and both agreed, as of a few days ago, that the exact origin of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is not known. They also agreed that the origin was certainly in 'wildlife', but which species remains, so far, undetermined.
Chinese researchers claim is that the protein shell of the virus contains amino acids that 'fit' the snake's cells.
The England cricket team will not shake hands while on tour of Sri Lanka because of the corona virus. I presume they will all play with their own ball then?
They have banned shaking hands with themselves too. It is a 20-20 competition, the ball goes in the crowd once an over at least, many 4s go in the crowd or are fielded by stewards. Daft tokenism.Only the England team and the two on field umpires touch the ball during the opposition innings, unless of course one of the opposing batters dumps it into the crowd. At least the wicket-keeper wears gloves
The team are obviously trying to avoid shaking hands with the entire opposing squad and coaching staff, as is traditional at the conclusion of any international match. This is followed by some by hand shakes with commentators, pundits, interviewers and those presenting various awards.
Personally I think that it's silly and they have been ill advised. They could simply do the handshaking and then wash or disinfect their hands.
Is there a reason that they would have misled the world? As far as I know, they're not the politicians calling it a hoax...The big question here, is how reloable is the Chinese research reports being fed to the media?
These are the same people who seemed to think that Ethylene Glychol was perfectly fine in baby formula and toothpaste exports (until it was leaked to the media and their minister Clintoned himself to avoid execution...)
1) Iran's Deaths at Least 210, Hospitals Say
2) I'm not sure what the mortality rate is because
3) the hospitals are listing 210 dead and the Iranian government only listing 34 dead.
4) Without further information, it's making it difficult to calculate mortality rates.
Hi1) Never trust to any numbers / statics from officials or hospitals. My mother is an ICU/CCU nurse and dead , all across country have passed beyond 2000 ... Just in Capital, Tehran, there are at least 600 confirmed dead by COVID-19.
2) Iran's regime will never tells the truth, cuz people have no worth for them.
3) as I said, dead are over 2000 people.
4) for reliable sources, I can suggest you search Telegram , Instagram, Tweeter and other apps like them.
HiARTESH
1) why is the amount of dead so high in your country?
2) How many people were actually infected?
3) The death rate seems to be on average 3%, so that would suggest around 70,000 people infected if your number is correct.
4) That would put you country 2nd hardest hit after China, even way ahead of Korea.
5) How come your country is so hard hit?
Hitler wasn't the father of German anti semitism. Jews had been escaping Germany long before the third Reich. Many of them were pilsener style brewers, a style that wasn't particularly common outside Europe, but caught on quickly when spread around the globe. Can you tell the difference blindfolded between Tsingtao, Kirin, Corona, Heineken, and Carlsberg (the original lager)? Most can't.I believe their breweries were either set up or copied from Germany.
You take care of yourselfHi dear Marcel,
1) it has both political and non-political reasons, as you can guess it would cross our Forum's red lines, so I won't talk about it until I can somehow shorten political part of it.
2) believe it or not, there no info!
3) I believe it's even more! Many didn't go to hospitals or Clinics, because it costs very very very expensive, even if you have insurance!
4) I believe it is.
5) Money and Politics , as always!
However, Talking about Iran, in any field, would cause to talk about Politics, and I don't want to receive warnings or being banned or anything else, cuz I really love this forum. So, I need time to think and select correct words for this and some other topics, including Ukrainian plane.
Just give me some time, there are many things to be told!!!