The infection that has affected Hong Kong and the city of Wuhan has been identified as a new strain of SARS-type. But it still doesn’t have an official name for it. Various officials say more research is needed before they can identify it and name it.

Currently, the number of cases (real or suspected) in Hong Kong continues to go up. Also, this infection has been found in Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and we suppose other places as well.

It is amazing to see that the number of infections in Wuhan remains at 59. In fact, no other city has reported any outbreaks of this new infection. It is suspected that Chinese officials are keeping quiet about it for their own reasons.

Another thing that is happening is that the price of face masks, in Hong Kong, has gone up. Profits seem to be considered more important than public health. We suppose that those who seek greater profit may limit the number of masks available especially if this new infection proves deadly.

Right now, this infection seems to be mild and not a major threat. But we will have to wait and see what happens.