Quote: IR80 "And, as someone discussed with me today, ebola probably killed many more, but it was in Africa, hardly impacted Europe, no real figures reported, no daily updates from 10 Downing Street. Covid-19 has hit Europe and it is mass panic. 5 people in East Yorkshire (at the time of posting) have tested positive, FIVE, out of almost 450,000 people. 5 too many, yes, wash your hands, throw tissues away, basic hygiene.'"
Tested being the operative word. The confirmed number of positive tests in the UK as of 9am today is 1,950 however the actual figure of people who have the virus is estimated to be up to 50,000.