I thought I would weigh in on some of the misinformation.

Currently new diagnosed cases in China are reducing. China was able to perform nothing short of a heroic act of containment of the virus. Cases in Europe, Iran, and South Korea are exponentially rising. Further mortality rate of diagnosed cases is much higher than previosly thought. On an epidemiological scale the orders of magnitude from 1 percent to 3 percent is a big deal. Also currently, as of now, on average 1 confirmed case has shown to infect 2 people. The unknown is the asymptomatic spread spead of the virus and the viral mutation in that population.

So far no other country has been able to contain as effectively as China. Both Italy, Iran and South Korea are struggling. I suspect, my personal opinion India will follow along with the major cities of the USA.

Several strains and mutations of the strains have been isolated. A theory of severity and virality of the strains has been proposed in a paper published out of China yesterday, still to be peer reviewed. The mutation of the specific strain in Washington State has raised some eyebrow in the scientific community. We're waiting on Dr. Trevor Bedford to release some more data.

For context sake, underlying health conditions should be defined, as many people are under the impression that most of the United states population is relatively healthy.

So far from the data, mortality of patients was greatest on patients with heart disease, diabetes, pulmonary ailments, smokers and high BMI. These are not patients that were confined to hospital beds although those that are in serious condition already will have disastrous results.

As "healthy" pilots as we all are, many may not even have symptoms, or only a mild sickness, we are the primary hosts to bring the virus back home to our loved ones. Loved ones that are elderly, young, and/or not in good health. This virus differs from many others as asymptomatic carriers still exhibit high levels of viral shedding .

Stay safe, wash your hands, and call out sick if your sick, stay home and see a doctor.