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Zebedee
I was not trying to be a smart ass, .
The thought hadn't even crossed my mind as not your M.O., I just assumed and took it as the genuine ( important) query that it was. Scary the way he then rolled back on by tweet giving the impression it was new thing he was saying and not in fact correcting his major blunder, where he perhaps thought he was back on the campaign trail and got carried away awith himself and went totally off script -until instructed later to correct his screw up - god forbid he just admits he made a mistake and needs to clarify and correct something I said earlier etc - god FORBID!
Re: Coronavirus - Thailand
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Nirish guy
The thought hadn't even crossed my mind as not your M.O., I just assumed and took it as the genuine ( important) query that it was. Scary the way he then rolled back on by tweet giving the impression it was new thing he was saying and not in fact correcting his major blunder, where he perhaps thought he was back on the campaign trail and got carried away awith himself and went totally off script -until instructed later to correct his screw up - god forbid he just admits he made a mistake and needs to clarify and correct something I said earlier etc - god FORBID!
I think what happened is, his minders went for a coffee,and Donald accessed the internet unsupervised...the result was the near end of civilisation !
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Again, not all Europe-- only Schengen countries.
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Today, I highlight three reports from the Bangkok Post and one report from BBC News:
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'Don't panic' says US woman who recovered from coronavirus
published : 13 Mar 2020 at 01:45
writer: AFP
SEATTLE - An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don't panic -- but do think about high-risk individuals and stay home if you feel ill.
Elizabeth Schneider lives in Seattle, the biggest city of Washington state, which has the most deaths in the United States from the disease sweeping the globe.
The 37-year-old, who has a PhD in bioengineering, said she was sharing her story "to give people a little bit of hope" through her own relatively mild experience with the infection, which she treated herself from home . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...virus#cxrecs_s
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Disney closes California theme park, delays 'Mulan' over virus
published : 13 Mar 2020 at 07:45
writer: AFP
LOS ANGELES: Disney will close its giant California theme park and pull the releases of major blockbusters including "Mulan," it announced Thursday, as coronavirus fears shuttered a slew of concerts, festivals and attractions across the US.
Disneyland is the world's second-most visited theme park, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each day. The attraction in Anaheim will remain shut at least until the end of March . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...lan-over-virus
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Thai stocks slide most in 11 years
AoT shares lead losses, plunging 12%
published : 12 Mar 2020 at 18:52
writer: Bangkok Post and Bloomberg
Thai stocks posted their steepest slide since 2006, extending losses as trading resumed following a halt triggered by a circuit breaker when losses reached 10% . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...st-in-11-years
And from BBC News . . .
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Coronavirus: Countries enforce mass closures to stem spread
13 March 2020
Schools have been closed, sports events cancelled and cultural institutions shut around the world as countries try to stem the coronavirus outbreak.
In the US, all major sport has been suspended and Broadway performances are off for a month.
Meanwhile, France is one of the latest European countries to close all schools, universities and nurseries.
President Emmanuel Macron described the outbreak as France's most serious health crisis for a century.
More than 125,000 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in 118 countries around the world, according to the World Health Organization. The total number of deaths is more than 4,600 . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51862347
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Great report of Reuters why South Korea winning fight with virus and why Italy don't.
Long read! https://www.reuters.com/article/us-h...-idUSKBN20Z27P
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From that Article,,,,,,"Center for Global Development in Washington, said extensive testing can give countries a better picture of the extent of an outbreak. When testing in a country is limited, he said, the authorities have to take bolder actions to limit movement of people."
So, thats the USA in the shit then ! Hardly any testing, almost no idea of the REAL number of cases in the US so based on the above they'd better start limiting movement real soon or Trump will have to start explaining to the American people why he screwed up very shortly perhaps. Mind you maybe THAT"S why he carried out his European ban so he can so what decisive action he ( didn't actually ) take when people come asking WTF and why the US cases are rocketing !
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Today, I highlight two reports from the Bangkok Post, two reports from BBC News and as the number of people infected in Britain rose by 200 in 24 hours to 798, one report from The Times:
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Doctors issue Stage-3 warning
Nation 'not equipped' for full-on epidemic
published : 14 Mar 2020 at 06:20
newspaper section: News
writer: Post Reporters
An association of chest physicians is calling on the government to prepare for Covid-19 to become a "Stage 3", full-blown epidemic in Thailand while slamming the authorities' slow response to the spread of the disease.
On its Facebook page, the Thoracic Society of Thailand issued an emotionally charged statement warning that the country might not be equipped to deal with a drastic escalation in the number of cases . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...tage-3-warning
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Tourism Ministry hopes for post-virus tourist bounce
36.9m expected if outbreak ends soon
published : 14 Mar 2020 at 08:10
newspaper section: News
writer: Penchan Charoensuthipan and Apinya Wipatayotin
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is expecting 36.9 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand this year if the Covid-19 outbreak grinds to a halt by next month.
However, if the spread of the new coronavirus continues, it will be a "big issue" and deepen fears not only in terms of public health but also of the tremendous loss of tourism revenue, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday as he prayed for the end of the current global pandemic as declared by the World Health Organisation.
The economy depends on tourism which contributes about 20% of GDP . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...tourist-bounce
And from BBC News:
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Coronavirus: Europe now epicentre of the pandemic, says WHO
14 March 2020
Europe is now the "epicentre" of the global coronavirus pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization says.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to use aggressive measures, community mobilisation and social distancing to save lives.
"Do not just let this fire burn," he said.
His comments came as several European countries reported steep rises in infections and deaths. Italy has recorded its highest daily toll yet.
There were 250 deaths recorded over the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1,266, with 17,660 infections overall.
Spain, the worst-affected European country after Italy, reported a 50% jump in fatalities to 120 on Friday. Infections increased to 4,231 . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51876784
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Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus
14 March 2020
US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to help handle the growing outbreak of coronavirus.
The declaration - "two very big words", according to Mr Trump - allows the federal government to tap up to $50bn (£40bn) in emergency relief funds.
The move loosens regulations on the provision of healthcare and could speed up testing - the slow pace of which has been criticised widely.
There are 1,701 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the US, and 40 deaths.
Several US states have taken measures to stem the infections rate, including banning large gatherings, sporting events and closing schools . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51882381
And from The Times . . .
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Coronavirus emergency laws: Police get powers to detain victims
Large gatherings to be banned from next weekend
Steven Swinford, Deputy Political Editor | Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor
Saturday March 14 2020, 12.01am GMT, The Times
Police will be able to detain infected people and schools could be forced to stay open under a package of powers being announced next week to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Emergency laws to help to limit the spread of the virus will be introduced after the number of people infected in Britain rose by 200 in 24 hours to 798. The measures, seen by The Times, will also let councils lower standards in care homes to deal with staff shortages.
The legislation, which ministers intend to push through parliament in two weeks, will equip the government to deal with the disease. Ministers believe that the virus will infect the majority of the population, and the laws will stay in place for two years . . .
For the full report see: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/
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A farang aquintance mentioned how he thought some people were very irresponsable in regards to the transmission of Covid_19 after he had read the article below from the Bangkok Post. The previous night i saw the same farang sharing a shot glass with Thai bar boys and other farangs when playing the Thai drinking games at a Jomtiem Complex bar. He said the alcohol will kill the virus. Everyone is talking about the virus but there does not seem to be much in the way of preventative measures in place to stop the spread of the virus in Pattaya and the bars.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...onavirus-cases
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A farang aquintance mentioned how he thought some people were very irresponsable in regards to the transmission of Covid_19 after he had read the article below from the Bangkok Post. The previous night i saw the same farang sharing a shot glass with Thai bar boys and other farangs when playing the Thai drinking games at a Jomtiem Complex bar. He said the alcohol will kill the virus. Everyone is talking about the virus but there does not seem to be much in the way of preventative measures in place to stop the spread of the virus in Pattaya and the bars.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...onavirus-cases
The problem is some people have the virus but do not have obvious ( or any ) symptoms, unless people self isolate infected or not, I don't see how it can be stopped. Yes wash your hands,stay your distance from people, wear a mask, but personally I think these measures will not prevent infection.Some countries response to the virus is near acceptance of huge infections. Unless there is a very disciplined response similar to China or Korea it seems huge infections rates are inevitable.
Regarding your friend,if he is over sixty he is in the increased mortality range upon infection, if he has underlying health issues his mortality range increases and so on.
I do not mean to be dismissive of his behaviour, it's I just don't know what he can do other than be a hermit. if you share a baht bus, you could probably pick the virus up from the handrails! The potential infection points are everywhere.
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Apparently, wearing a mask helps the wearer avoid passing on the virus but not the wearer from being infected.