The coronavirus has brought the entire world to a standstill.
It has been spreading at an alarming rate since it was first discovered in China, and thousands of people all around the world have now died from the deadly virus.
It is certainly not a thing to be joked about, but sadly, many internet personalities out there have been poking fun at the global pandemic.
And now, Prince William is the most recent to make an insensitive joke.
Keep scrolling to find out more…
Originating from the Chinese city of Wuhan, a deadly virus known as the coronavirus has been rapidly spreading across the globe.
But what exactly is the coronavirus?
Reuters gave a short guide to what it is exactly…
“Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that get their name from what they look like under a microscope – they are spherical and their surfaces are covered with “crown”-like spikes.”
“Coronavirus infections have a wide range of symptoms, including fever, coughing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Severe cases can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and death.”
A lot of people have now died from the virus…
It has been confirmed by Worldometer that 3,204 people have now died globally, with the majority being in mainland China.
A further 93,574 have been found to carry the virus and be infected.
The virus continues to rapidly spread, and traces of the disease have already been discovered and confirmed in 8 other countries including here in America, the U.K, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.
The World Health Organization declared the emergency last month and called on all countries to take urgent measures to contain the respiratory disease.
What is it that’s causing this deadly virus?
Strains of the virus have been discovered in bats in the past and, with them being a delicacy in some areas of China, they are believed to be one of the primary causes.
And the World Health Organization has warned that it can be spread by simply coughing, kissing or making contact with saliva.
But despite generous donations made to the cause, they have so far had no luck.
People have been spotted donning face masks and various other items of clothing and materials in airports in a desperate bid to avoid the virus.
This is utterly devastating news.
And there is an immense amount of pressure on authorities to find a cure, and fast.
And it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
And the United States is now one of them.
So far, eighty-eight people have been confirmed to have been infected with the virus, and 2 have reportedly died.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday that it expects the coronavirus to spread in the United States and has asked Americans to prepare for when the virus hits, not if, CNN reported.
And hospitals across the country are bracing themselves for an influx of infected patients.
As they have become the first U.S. city to declare an official state of emergency… Despite not having any confirmed cases of the virus.
“Although there are still zero confirmed cases in San Francisco residents, the global picture is changing rapidly, and we need to step-up preparedness,” she said in a statement.
And will allow nurses and doctors to prepare for a possible influx of patients.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo confirmed New York State’s first case of the coronavirus on Sunday, saying that a woman contracted the virus while visiting Iran, and is now back in the city isolated in her home.
“The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving in New York,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement.
People residing in the city are descending into mass hysteria.
And many are experiencing anxiety and worry over the impending doom the virus brings with it.
This is certainly nothing to be joking about…
But, of course, many people have been taking to the internet to poke fun at the pandemic and even profit off the outbreak.
And that person is His Royal Highness Prince William.
And yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Dublin’s famous Guinness storehouse.
And they were introduced to a range of guests from film and TV, sports, sustainability and environment, creative and cultural Ireland, education and research, the charity sector and uniformed services.
He asked the paramedic how he was coping with the coronavirus outbreak, and he said, “I bet everyone’s like ‘I’ve got coronavirus, I’m dying’, and you’re like ‘no, you’ve just got a cough’.”
“Does it seem quite dramatic about coronavirus at the moment? Is it being a little bit hyped up do you think in the media?” he then asked.
“By the way, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spreading coronavirus, Sorry. We’re keeping an eye on that, so do tell us if we need to stop,” he joked to his peers’ horror.
Meaning that the coronavirus pandemic has been taken quite seriously by his powerful grandmother.
Make sure to stay tuned for this developing story.