Dear Reader,

Hey. I hope all is well on your end! This weeks topic - "Corona Virus." There is a lot of misleading information going around out there about the severity of this virus. Here are some facts you should know. I've acquired these facts from 3 reliable sources, most from 1) World News with David Muir, 2) Face the Nation, and 3) This week with George Stephanopolis.

*Fact1 -The fu has killed (and kills) way more people than the Corona Virus. Yes, that's true, but the flu has been around a long time. the CV (Corona Virus) is still in it's infancy stage. So it would be improper to judge the difference or comparison between the two based on those stats.

*Fact2 - The number of fatalities within the overall infected population is approximately 2.0% for the CV. The death rate for the flu is 0.5%.

*Fact 3- The transmits/spreads from human to human a "lot" easier than the flu. Even a dog has tested positive for CV. Though, on that we are waiting to learn if it just the mucus on the dogs snout that tested positive or if it's viral inside the dog. Something to watch for because that'll make a bog difference in how the virus grows and mutates. CV lives longer on tables (Dr. OZ) So... Door knobs, toilet handles, sink handles, restaurant (and home) dishware, clothes, furniture... If someone who is infected has come into contact with those and then you do, you could have it.

*Fact 4- People who have CV may not show symptoms for a couple weeks. So people who have it are spreading it without even knowing it.

*Conclusion- Yes, the Corona Virus is much more dangerous and deadlier than the flu virus, and unfortunately, it is going to spread. It will be a global pandemic, unless-, they create a cure for it. It that happens then we'll be good, but so far they have not found one.

If your immune system is compromised then you're in extreme danger or dying from the CV if you contract it. Compromised means if you are already sick with something else of have immunosuppressant medications, or if you are a child or senior citizen.

To reduce your changes of contracting this virus and spreading it to your family, friends, and community, stay away from hot zones. Cities that have reported cases already, because there are more than reported, walking around spreading it. If you can help it, don't do any international traveling, and wash your hands very often. Eat healthy too, that'll aid your immune system strength.

My heart and thoughts go out to all those caught in the suffering of this virus, and to the families and friends and those living in fear, caught in the web around it. Take care!

Until next time.

Yours truly,
Doug