The ongoing impacts of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, to give it its proper name remains the single item of highest international concern some two months after the virus first became well known.
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Originating in China, it is quickly spreading across the world despite containment measures and as yet there is no vaccine.
Just this week alone Saudi Arabia this year's Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca, Italy is looking at closing all schools and Iran has cancelled Friday prayers for a second week in a row.
Scientists in China say they have found two main strains of the virus are circulating in humans and causing infections, which will complicate any vaccines when they do emerge.
It seems inevitable that COVID-19 is now likely to affect the entire population of the world.
That does not necessarily mean massive numbers of deaths as most people who suffer it are recovering from it.
Older people with chronic health conditions are most at risk.
An Australian doctor said that if a healthy person under 50 contracts coronavirus that symptoms can range from "asymptomatic where there's nothing to complain about to a cold or pneumonia".
We may not die from it but but it does mean that our lives are going to have to change and panic buying of toilet paper, however understandable, won't make much difference in the long run.
Good hand hygiene is absolutely vital at this time and everyday soap used correctly is sufficient.
As well as the health impacts, there will be massive economic impacts as the world economy slows down dramatically.
A country like Australia which is reliant on its exports, is deeply exposed.
It's pleasing to hear Treasurer Josh Frydenberg say he will soon release a multi-billion dollar stimulus package to counter the economic impact of the coronavirus.
The package is expected to include tax incentives to help businesses with cash flow, alongside tax deductions for new investments.
Funding will be also aimed at infrastructure spending, which normally translates to major road and rail projects.