I'll throw out a thought. Any argument for or against it, I don't care, I'm not married to it.

Just wonder if the Chinese know there is germ warfare potential whether its them, the Russians or us and they know just how bad it could be.
So along comes this virus (or maybe they turned it loose) and they decide to just go with it as a model to just see how the situation could be controlled and what the effects would have on the people, economy, handling the cleanup, etc. In other words a trial run or practice for when and if a terrible germ war or disaster would happen?

ABSOLUTELY! Look at equity and commodity markets this week, they're all dropping significantly. Why would fur markets NOT be affected by the same fear, at least for some time?

I personally think its an over reaction to a new strain of flue.

So far the 100 or so people that died ,were all in China, And all were elderly.

In the US 10,000 die from the flue every year. Why no panic ?

Wow I hope it's not true or we really may be in trouble.

Yes Seth, I thought about it a lot last night. I think One would be foolish if you just say "they will handle it" or "it prolly won't amout to anything"! Everyone of us should think of what precautions and have provisions on hand to weather this. That is only good common sense! I for one, being the hermit that I tend to be, will stay away from people even more than normal, and interact with people as little as possible. I try to do that during the winters anyway. But as this thing progresses, I will ramp it up. No hand shaking or personal contact, and evaluate people from a distance. Just common sense!

livin in a town of 800 is a bonus in such a time.

What worries me a little is the CDC & media usually overplay these things and it's kind of they're saying no big deal here don't worry. Lee didn't forget about your fur pickup route. Cant let a virus stop that

It didn't, Seth, but if this thing went ballistic, Not so sure what April pick up may bring! I was not aware of this outbreak till I got home this time! I'll be the guy on the other side of the truck this time!

Dow up makes ya wonder if its bargains or inside info.

This is all just a knee-jerk reaction. You know, much like gun control talks increasing after a school shooting.

If I get it I hope its the Corona Premier Version I cant stand the regular

So, this is very close to home...….

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is investigating a Douglas County resident for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus.
The unidentified patient returned to the United States within the last two weeks after traveling from Wuhan City, China, where the virus broke out in December, state health officials said.
The patient is at LMH Health (formerly Lawrence Memorial Hospital), hospital spokeswoman Amy Nothrop confirmed Tuesday.

Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article239723648.html#storylink=cpy

I'll bet this has got you pretty excited Marty.

Not really. I stay pretty calm. The feds better get on top of banning people entering from the USA from that region thou.

I feel the same way, once you've survived an Ebola epidemic nothing causes excitement.

I agree it is good to be cautious. I also think media hype thrives on events like this.

I spoke with a buddy at the gym yesterday who just got back from Hong Kong and my trainer at the gym works at the hospital where they have someone quarantined for being suspect of having the kung flu. Oh, my. Better get my NBC suit out....

If the symptoms do not show up for a few weeks how can they screen for this with any certainty?

(fox)

Nearly 240 Americans were evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan early Wednesday morning, and are now on their way back to the United States where they'll be screened by health officials for any signs of the coronavirus.
A State Department official confirmed the plane's travel plans with The Associated Press and said the aircraft had been chartered by the American government to fly out diplomats from the U.S. Consulate in Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak started. Other U.S. citizens will also be on board.
The passengers will reportedly be screened for the virus when the plane makes a refueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska, and those who are medically cleared will be allowed to continue on to the continental U.S.
The plane's ultimate destination is Ontario, California, according to the U.S. Embassy in China. Hospitals will be on alert and are prepared to treat, or quarantine, any potential patients.