RE: Bottom25 Feb 2020 17:37
Don't know on this one. However, what I read about the COVID19 virus suggests that it is simply another bug that our species will develop its own resistance to, much as it has to other corona viruses. A vaccine will probably become available.
It seems that many who contract it aren't badly affected at all while more vulnerable victims c. 2-3% die. This is not at all unusual for viruses that are already in circulation. In my family there are 2 members at high risk just as they are from 'flu, difference is they have had a 'flu jab.
This virus emanated from another species that the Chinese eat. I'd suggest that the UK does not want to lower food standards as part of the Brexit 'dividend'. e.g. accept chlorinated chicken.
Yesterday I bought a new stock that had plunged more than HSBA and today it has bounced back into profit. Sadly most of my portfolio is showing red :-( but am I bothered?