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latintopxxx
really...more people die in car accidents (700/day) in china but yet there is no warning to avoid china because of crazy kamakazi road antics....60 0000 die/year (in a bad year) in the US because of the flu....yet NO warning about avoiding the US ....me thinks world has gone nuts
Have you heard of a thing called "mutation" Latin, THAT is what they're more worried about rather than how many old people die of THIS particular strain of this particualr virus, so far they've gotten lucky that THIS virus, whilst able to travel fast isn't THAT deadly, but that fact could change in a heartbeat and the travelling fast along with a mutated strain that IS a lot more deadly ( think Spainish flu etc) IS something that should give concern, hence the need to try and stop this virus in it's tracks if possible, which so far they are failing to do and they know it.
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latintopxxx
really...more people die in car accidents (700/day) in china but yet there is no warning to avoid china because of crazy kamakazi road antics....60 0000 die/year (in a bad year) in the US because of the flu....yet NO warning about avoiding the US ....me thinks world has gone nuts
About 80,000 infections and 2,600 deaths in a matter of months and spreading.
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francois as seen yesterday near Tukcom:
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This virus is in addition to all the car accidents, standard flu etc.
If it goes global, a 2% death rate x a few billion people means a lot of deaths.
Also, the death rate is higher for people who are old, or have certain existing health issues.
Anyone of a certain age might want to take more care to avoid this particular virus.
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...I'd start panicking right now if I was you...
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Manforallseasons
francois as seen yesterday near Tukcom:
How did you recognize me ?
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goji
. . . Also, the death rate is higher for people who are old, or have certain existing health issues.
Anyone of a certain age might want to take more care to avoid this particular virus.
Well said, goji, that’s why I am taking a particular interest in this story – see my comments at post #2 in this thread (quoted below):
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Originally Posted by
Jellybean
. . . But, as I have a weakened immune system and suffer from asthma, I thought it would be prudent and certainly do no harm to buy and wear a face mask . . .
Now, getting back to the latest news, today I highlight three stories from today’s Bangkok Post:
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China reports 508 new cases of coronavirus, deaths up by 71
published : 25 Feb 2020 at 08:04
writer: Reuters
BEIJING: China had 508 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, the country's National Health Commission said on Tuesday, up from 409 cases a day earlier.
That brings the total number of confirmed cases in mainland China so far to 77,658.
The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China had reached 2,663 as of the end of Monday, up by 71 from the previous day . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...eaths-up-by-71
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Airlines scramble to slash ticket prices
published : 25 Feb 2020 at 07:00
newspaper section: Business
writer: Narumon Kasemsuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai
The unease caused by Covid-19 is expected to drag down Thai tourism for more than six months, triggering airlines to slash ticket prices to steer the market, while Nok Air and Nokscoot cut pilots and cabin crew to save cost.
Thai Airways International (THAI) is partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to offer discounts such as free domestic tickets to international tourists. Low-cost carriers plan to focus on local tourists opting for domestic travel as there is a limited number of outbound choices free from the virus . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...-ticket-prices
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Italy's coronavirus 'red zone' gets used to life under quarantine
published : 24 Feb 2020 at 20:45
writer: AFP
Italy has become the first European country to take drastic isolation measures over the COVID-19 after five deaths with more than 50,000 residents in 11 northern towns in quarantine.
CASALPUSTERLENGO, Italy: At the edge of the northern Italian town of Casalpusterlungo, residents are slowly getting used to the isolation measures descending around towns like theirs, the centres of Italy's outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Here the frontline of the fight against the virus is an unassuming roundabout in the middle of the Lombard plain . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...ntine#cxrecs_s
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Manforallseasons
francois as seen yesterday near Tukcom:
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francois
How did you recognize me ?
I was wondering the same thing, françois. There is clearly no sign of your French beret or your French stick. Maybe he recognised you from your jaunty French gait as you walked by Tukcom heading who knows where in your hazmat suit. Hmmm . . . ? ;)
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Today I highlight three Covid-19 related topics from the Bangkok Post:
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Uneasy silence at malls
Sales drop as locals, tourists avoid shops
published : 26 Feb 2020 at 06:31
newspaper section: Business
writer: Pitsinee Jitpleecheep
Tenants call for reduced rental rates at MBK after a drastic sales drop caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
The atmosphere at NaRaYa, a popular bag retailer at Ratchaprasong intersection, has completely changed during the past several months. Long queues of customers and busy cashiers are sights not seen at the flagship store since the coronavirus outbreak.
A similar fate has befallen Big C Supercenter's Ratchadamri branch, whose Thai souvenir zone on the ground floor used to be a hotspot for Chinese shoppers but has now gone quiet. It's the same story at Tao Kae Noi Land's Terminal 21 shop, another draw for Chinese tourists . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...lence-at-malls
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Health authorities expect coronavirus spread on US soil
published : 26 Feb 2020 at 07:05
writer: AFP
American health authorities said Tuesday they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses, and schools to develop plans like cancelling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking.
Officials are also worried the outbreak poses a threat to the the security of the US drug supply chain because a high proportion of ingredients used to make medicine is made in China, where the virus was first identified . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...ead-on-us-soil
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Italy, Iran cases jump, drug result due in April: Virus update
published : 25 Feb 2020 at 18:07
updated: 25 Feb 2020 at 18:08
writer: Bloomberg and online reporters
Iran reported a total of 15 deaths from the coronavirus, the most fatalities outside China. Italy, the outbreak’s epicentre in Europe, said infections in the Lombardy region rose to 206 from 172. The country might seek flexibility on some budget targets.
Earlier on Tuesday, South Korea reported 84 new infections for a total tally of 977, making it the country with most cases outside of China, while Thailand reported two new cases. The US, Japan and Hong Kong issued travel warnings for South Korea, while the United Arab Emirates banned flights to all Iranian cities . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...pdate#cxrecs_s
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I have just passed through Savanabhumi airport. It was completely deserted as I checked in, passed through immigration and security. Not a single other passenger in sight or a queue for anything...and this was at 10.30.
All staff wearing masks but with little or nothing to do as there are very, very few passengers to be seen.
Weird!
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gerefan2
I have just passed through Savanabhumi airport. It was completely deserted as I checked in, passed through immigration and security. Not a single other passenger in sight or a queue for anything...and this was at 10.30.
All staff wearing masks but with little or nothing to do as there are very, very few passengers to be seen.
Weird!
Crikey, gerefan2! Your report on the situation at Suvarnabhumi Airport immediately brought to mind the song, Ghost Town by the Specials:
https://youtu.be/RZ2oXzrnti4
One of my concerns is whether at any point in the next two months my airline, Emirates, will impose a travel ban on flights to Thailand. Hopefully, all the precautions being taken by the Thai government will ensure there will be no flight restrictions. Passengers should of course check their airlines for any operational changes. This is what Emirates had to say as at February 25, 2020:
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Operational changes
Last updated: 25 February 2020, 20:16 Dubai (GMT+4)
Updates due to COVID-19
Emirates’ operational updates in response to COVID-19 are given below.
Several countries have imposed travel and immigration restrictions due to COVID-19. All customers are requested to check relevant travel advisories from and to the countries to which they are travelling. This is a dynamic situation and it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure there are no entry restrictions at their travel destination.
Customers are also advised to check the website for the latest flight updates, rebooking and refund options. To receive the latest notifications, customers are requested to ensure we have their correct contact details by visiting Manage booking.
We are monitoring the situation closely, and will keep customers informed with the latest operational updates . . .
For full details see: https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...tes.aspx/#3515
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has today updated their travel advice to Lombardy, Italy as follows:
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The FCO advise against all but essential travel to 10 small towns in Lombardy (Codogno, Castiglione d’Adda, Casalpusterlengo, Fombio, Maleo, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, Castelgerundo and San Fiorano) and one in Veneto (Vo’ Euganeo), which have been isolated by the Italian authorities due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The government of Italy has introduced extraordinary measures that allow regions to implement civil protection measures in response to coronavirus, including the isolation of these towns. See Health . . .
For the full advice see: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy
The FCO advice on travel to Thailand remains unchanged from January 24, 2020:
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Coronavirus
There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. The virus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province but cases have been confirmed in other parts of China and the region, including Thailand. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the local authorities.
If you’re returning to the UK from Thailand, consult the latest advice from the
Department of Health and Social Care on actions you should take if you develop symptoms on your return.
FCO advice as regards Japan is as follows:
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Summary
Still current at: 26 February 2020
Updated: 23 February 2020
Latest update: Health (Coronavirus - COVID-19); update to information and advice following an outbreak of COVID-19.
330,000 British nationals visited Japan in 2018. Most visits are trouble free.
Follow the British Embassy Tokyo on Facebook and Twitter for updates and more information about Japan.
There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in Japan, including instances of in-country transmission. It may cause more severe symptoms in older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. The Japanese authorities have introduced a number of measures, including immigration restrictions and enhanced quarantine procedures at entry points to Japan. See Health
There has been a confirmed outbreak of coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. This ship is currently in quarantine in Yokohama. If you need urgent consular assistance, contact the British Embassy in Tokyo on +81 3 5211 1100 or via the web contact form. If you’re concerned about family or friends on board, you can contact the operator Carnival via their assistance telephone numbers on 0800 014 8339 (from the UK) or 0800 170 6282 (from Japan). We continue to support British nationals who remain in Japan after the recent UK evacuation flight.
More information at: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/japan
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I have just passed through Savanabhumi airport. It was completely deserted as I checked in, passed through immigration and security. Not a single other passenger in sight or a queue for anything...and this was at 10.30.
All staff wearing masks but with little or nothing to do as there are very, very few passengers to be seen.
Weird!
Further to the above post by gerefan2 about Suvarnabhumi Airport, it seems it’s not the only quiet airport in the Thai capital. I received a photo taken at Don Mueang Airport by ChristianPFC, which he has given me permission to post here. He said that normally there are people sitting on the floor not the wide open spaces shown in the photo.
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And while here, I would advise members that the latest news from the Bangkok Post is that Thailand has reported three new cases of coronavirus taking the country’s total to 40. And global deaths have now reached 2,764, with cases numbering 80,991. See the following two reports:
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Thailand has 3 new coronavirus cases, urges travel disclosure
Health minister discourages travel abroad, saying 'It could be your last holiday.'
published : 26 Feb 2020 at 13:37
updated: 26 Feb 2020 at 18:53
writer: Agencies and online reporters
Thailand has confirmed three more novel coronavirus cases, taking the country’s total to 40, and authorities criticised one of the patients for denying a trip to Japan and said the country will step up efforts to contain the disease.
Two of the new patients, all of whom were Thai nationals, had returned from vacation in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido and came into contact with the third patient, an 8-year old boy, said Sukhum Kanchanapimai, permanent secretary for public health . . .
For full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...vel-disclosure
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Korea infections top 1,200: Virus update
published : 26 Feb 2020 at 17:26
writer: Bloomberg and online reporters
Thailand reported three new cases of coronavirus as mounting cases across the Middle East, Europe and Asia sparked concern the outbreak is widening into a pandemic.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to prepare for a potential Covid-19 outbreak at home.
The heightened fears roiled financial markets again, with Asian stocks falling after a rout on Wall Street.
South Korea has emerged as a hot spot for the virus, with infections surging to more than 1,200. Italy reported an 11th fatality, while Iran has seen 15. A Brazilian patient tested preliminary positive for the coronavirus, in what would be the first infection in Latin America . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...0-virus-update
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Today’s latest Covid-19 story from the Bangkok Post:
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Don't hide travel history: Govt
Ministry approves fine to stem outbreak
published : 27 Feb 2020 at 04:01
newspaper section: News
writer: Apinya Wipatayotin
The Public Health Ministry is warning people against withholding information to public health officials and suggesting state agencies and companies issue an advisory and/or a temporary ban on visits to Covid-19 affected countries, as it steps up efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
The move comes after three members of a family who travelled to Hokkaido, Japan tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the country's total number of confirmed cases to 40. It also followed a decision by national committee on communicable diseases early this week to label Covid-19 as a "dangerous, communicable disease" . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...l-history-govt
And the latest from the BBC News website regarding the surge in cases in Italy and the spread of the coronavirus, in the past two days, to Austria, Croatia, Greece, Norway, Switzerland, Georgia and North Macedonia:
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Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy
• 4 hours ago
The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has jumped to 400, amid international efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak.
The rise in Italy, the main focus of infection in Europe, represents a 25% surge in 24 hours.
Several European countries announced new cases traced to Italy.
Also on Wednesday, the World Health Organization said that for the first time the virus was spreading faster outside China, where it originated.
Globally, more than 80,000 people in about 40 countries have been infected with the new coronavirus, which emerged in December. The vast majority remain in China . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51645902
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Jellybean
One of my concerns is whether at any point in the next two months my airline, Emirates, will impose a travel ban on flights to Thailand. Hopefully, all the precautions being taken by the Thai government will ensure there will be no flight restrictions. ... This is what Emirates had to say as at February 25, 2020:
your concerns may be justified - Emirates updated that page 27 February to include:
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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a directive detailing a travel ban to Thailand for UAE citizens. Customers can rebook or reroute their journeys until 31st May.
how/if this will affect non-UAE citizens transiting through Dubai to/from Thailand on Emirates is not specified and there is no mentions of flight cancellations to/from Bangkok yet - though most of these flights start/finish in other locations, eg Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong etc though re HK elsewhere on that same page they are already advising passengers booked to/from HK can cancel or change flights to alternate destinations including Bangkok! similarly for Singapore
I am booked on Emirates Bangkok-Dubai-Amsterdam late May returning mid June - still to early to do anything but wait and see but alternate (much more expensive) flight options eg with EVA or THAI are rapidly getting booked out
but then by May the pandemic may have already decimated Thailand, UAE, and most of Europe, or everything is under control world wide, flights are back to normal, and everyone is left wondering what the panic was all about, and I will have other diseases to worry about when exploring the more interesting bars in Amsterdam - no, no really I am just going there for the museums!
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bkkguy
your concerns may be justified - Emirates updated that page 27 February to include:
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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a directive detailing a travel ban to Thailand for UAE citizens. Customers can rebook or reroute their journeys until 31st May.
Oh dear, bkkguy, that is depressing news. If the UAE has banned its own citizens from visiting Thailand, it’s not much of a leap for them to ban other nationalities from flying out of Thailand and transiting through Dubai.
My return flight to the UK is in mid-April 2020, approximately seven weeks away. The question is, what to do?
It reminds me of the situation back in 2010 when the eruption of the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull, triggered floods and ash plumes that halted air travel to Europe. At the time, I owned my own apartment in Bangkok, so an extended stay in Thailand would not have been that costly or much of a problem. But now, I rent an apartment and have not factored in the extra cost of rental payments should I have to remain here for an extended period.
Alternatively, of course, I might have to request a refund from Emirates and look to rebook with another airline, perhaps Qatar who, coincidentally, sent me an email this evening promoting a good priced offer for "valued Privilege Club members" (although I haven’t flown with them for a number of years, but was a frequent flyer with them for ten or more years) if I book before 4 March and travel before 10 December 2020. But they might follow suit and also ban flights in and out of Thailand.
Getting back to old, Eyjafjallajökull, I’m fairly sure I decided to cut short my Thai trip for fear that I might be stranded. Quite a few other passengers reached the same conclusion as the airline offices were swamped with passengers changing their flights. In the end, all turned out well and flights resumed over Europe without too long an interruption. I could therefore have remained in Bangkok without curtailing my trip.
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Wikipedia . . .
volcanic eruptions, caused enormous disruption to air travel across western and northern Europe over an initial period of six days in April 2010. Additional localised disruption continued into May 2010. The eruption was declared officially over in October 2010
Do I therefore not panic (see video below) . . .
https://youtu.be/nR0lOtdvqyg
. . . and assume that things will not get worse, or do I get out while I still can? Or more likely, shall I do a bit of fence sitting and wait a few more weeks and see how the situation develops. Hmmm . . . decisions, decisions? :)
While here, I may as well add that there is some good news out of the Bangkok Post, the latest report states that more patients infected with Covid-19 in Thailand have fully recovered . . .
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More Covid-19 patients recover, discharged
Exposed medical centre staff test negative
published : 27 Feb 2020 at 13:55
writer: Apinya Wipatayotin
Three more patients infected with the novel coronavirus have fully recovered and been discharged, two Chinese nationals and one Thai, bringing the total number of cleared patients to 27, a senior health official said on Thursday.
Deputy permanent secretary for public health Narong Saiwong said two had been treated and released from the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute, a 63-year-old Chinese man and a 43-year-old Thai man, and a 33-year-old Chinese woman had been discharged from Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...ver-discharged
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Amsterdam ...... no, no really I am just going there for the museums!
Well dont forget when there it's important to look after the spiritual side of your life too and so I recommend that like me you take time to go to Church when there also !
https://www.clubchurch.nl/
Their naked Sunday afternoon "Service" was certainly very spiritual and indeed lots of men ended up on their knees there from what I can recall :-)
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how would u know...at your age you'd never make it to the fun areas
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how would u know...at your age you'd never make it to the fun areas
:-) Really ? Oh how little you know me :-) Why, just what age do you THINK I am out of interest ? :-)
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Today, I highlight three Covid-19 related stories from the Bangkok Post and two from BBC News:
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Siriraj urges travellers to report illness
published : 28 Feb 2020 at 07:41
newspaper section: News
writer: Apinya Wipatayotin
Siriraj Hospital's medical team is urging anyone with symptoms associated with Covid-19 after visiting high-risk countries not to withhold information to public health officials.
Yesterday's calls came after a 65-year-old man, his wife and their eight-year-old grandson tested positive for the novel coronavirus after the couple returned from a holiday in Hokkaido, Japan -- bringing the country's total number of confirmed cases to 40.
The man developed a fever and sought medical attention at a private hospital on Feb 23 -- four days after returning from holiday . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...report-illness
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Tourism sector scrambles for virus support
TAT cuts arrivals projection to 33m
published : 28 Feb 2020 at 04:41
newspaper section: Business
writer: Dusida Worrachaddejchai & Narumon Kasemsuk
Tourism businesses have been knocked comatose by the virus panic spreading around the country, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) cut its estimate for international arrivals to 33 million in 2020.
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) reported foreign tourists using Atta member services from January to Feb 20 was 500,232, a decrease of 40.7%. During Feb 1-20, the numbers slid 74.1% to 90,908 tourists.
Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) said Thai outbound travellers could drop to 8-9 million from 11 million last year if the virus impact continues throughout the year . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...-virus-support
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School to shut over virus fear
Measure taken after trip to hotspot nation
published : 28 Feb 2020 at 05:31
newspaper section: News
writer: Post Reporters
The Office of Private Education Commission (Opec) has ordered the closure of an international school in Don Muang district as a precautionary measure after learning that more than 500 students and teachers had returned from a country hit by Covid-19.
Attapon Truektrong, secretary-general of Opec, said the school's management had instructed the group, which includes 60 teachers, to stay at home and self-quarantine following their return on Feb 23. However, Opec asked the management to close the school and switch to online classes . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...ver-virus-fear
And two reports from BBC News . . .
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Coronavirus: Outbreak at 'decisive point' as WHO urges action
The coronavirus outbreak has reached a "decisive point" and has "pandemic potential", World Health Organization head Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says.
His comments come as countries around the world battle to prevent the virus spreading further.
For a second day, more cases have been reported outside than inside China.
Iran and Italy have become major centres of infection, with people travelling from there spreading the virus further afield.
Several high-profile Iranian officials have become infected, the latest being Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar.
"It's what's happening in the rest of the world that's now our greatest concern," Dr Tedros said.
• As it happened: Updates as cases spread around world
• How close are we to a pandemic?
• What you need to know
Globally, more than 80,000 people in nearly 50 countries have been infected. Nearly 2,800 have died, the majority in China's Hubei province.
Meanwhile stock markets around the world have fallen sharply amid fears that increased travel restrictions will prevent business activity . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51665631
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Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis
Stock markets across the globe are suffering their worst week since the global financial crisis of 2008.
Asian markets have reacted badly as the coronavirus outbreak spreads across Europe and unsettles investors.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones index fell almost 1,200 points yesterday - its biggest daily points-drop in history.
This rattled investors across Asia on Friday - with big drops on Japanese, Australian, Korean and Chinese markets.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index fell 3% in early trading on Friday - and is now down more than 9% this week.
Australia's main shares index, the ASX200, fell by more than 3.5% on Friday morning and is heading for its biggest fall since the financial crisis of 2008.
The news of more coronavirus cases, notably in Italy, has raised concerns of a much larger economic impact than previously expected . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51639654
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Jellybean
Today, I highlight three Covid-19 related stories from BBC News: Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis
Isn't THAT the truth, I had a quick glance at my numbers going to work yesterday morning, all about right, finished my day and happened to glance at my App whilst on the treadmill in the gym and nearly fell off the damned thing, I actually thought my phone was malfunctioning and actually rebooted it to check ! Unfortunately it wasn't ! Approximately 30% value wiped out in a few hours ! That was painful. How sitting waiting for todays fun and games to see SHOULD I have sold out whilst still a bit ahead ( I didnt ) or ride it our and just hope that things recover quickly reasonably quickly. Must be worrying today for anyone depending on the markets for income for their pension just now.
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Isn't THAT the truth, I had a quick glance at my numbers going to work yesterday morning, all about right, finished my day and happened to glance at my App whilst on the treadmill in the gym and nearly fell off the damned thing, I actually thought my phone was malfunctioning and actually rebooted it to check ! Unfortunately it wasn't ! Approximately 30% value wiped out in a few hours ! That was painful. How sitting waiting for todays fun and games to see SHOULD I have sold out whilst still a bit ahead ( I didnt ) or ride it our and just hope that things recover quickly reasonably quickly. Must be worrying today for anyone depending on the markets for income for their pension just now.
Now don't go throwing yourself out of your office window, NIrish-guy! Remember, you're only on the ground floor and some eegit planted a poison ivy bush directly beneath your window. So not only will you end up penniless . . . no, scrub ‘penniless’, I meant, down to your last million . . . but itchy as hell! ;)
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and the face mask situation in Thailand is getting worse - the latest report was that 90% of mobile phones here have now run out of the Face with Medical Mask emoji
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Well dont forget when there it's important to look after the spiritual side of your life too and so I recommend that like me you take time to go to Church when there also !
https://www.clubchurch.nl/
Their naked Sunday afternoon "Service" was certainly very spiritual and indeed lots of men ended up on their knees there from what I can recall :-)
transport permitting and I do make it there I will be staying just just a few blocks away from that church so will have to check it out - fortunately there is a museum nearby that I can plug into google map directions to make the visit look more legit!
and fortunately "taking a knee" is not yet a problem in Europe, only at sporting events in the US!
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Jellybean
Now don't go
throwing yourself out of your office window,
NIrish-guy.................. So not only will you end up penniless . . . no, scrub ‘penniless’, I meant, down to your last million....;)
Well now you're forgetting that I LIVE with an Asian here so any departure from a window, elevated or otherwise will I'm guessing be more as a result of a push rather than a jump ! And likewise re the having a Million, see my previous sentence and work out for yourself then the likelihood for that being the case after providing for all of his apparently "must have" creature comforts as required ! Actually now that I think about it jumping might be the cheaper option in the long run perhaps ! :-)
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bkkguy
transport permitting and I do make it there I will be staying just just a few blocks away from that church
Ah good, then yes be sure to check out the website link I'd sent and maybe plan to drop in during one of their events as we genuninely had a very unexpected hot and heavy naked Sunday there at like 3pm in the afernoon when there were still tourists walking up and down outside, so yeah defintely check it out perhaps.
As as for "taking a knee" well as Latin has decided I'm past it I'll have to agree with him that "going down" on someone doesn't bother me in the slightest still, it's getting bloody UP again that causes the problem now with knee pains abounding now !!
Hmmm I wonder can Money boys lodge claims from some Government body in classing that as a long term industrial work related injury perhaps !? :-)
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irish...judging by your banter I had always assumed u were at least 80 and very good on a zimmer frame...kinda difficult to get up to the mezzanine or down to the toilets and basement fun zone...
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Zimmer frame?
Is that similar to the one currently used by Harvey Weinstein? He appears pretty agile...
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Today, I highlight two reports from the Bangkok Post and one from BBC News:
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South Korea reports 594 more coronavirus cases, total 2,931
published : 29 Feb 2020 at 08:39
writer: AFP
South Korea confirmed 594 more coronavirus cases on Saturday, the biggest increase to date for the country and taking the national total to 2,931 infections with three additional deaths.
More than 90% of the new cases were in Daegu, the centre of the country's outbreak, and its neighbouring North Gyeongsang province, the Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
Three women in the Daegu area died of the illness, taking the national toll to 16, the statement added.
Link to website: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...2-931#cxrecs_s
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US postpones summit with Asean leaders amid coronavirus fears-sources
published : 29 Feb 2020 at 08:41
WASHINGTON: The United States has decided to postpone a meeting with leaders of Southeast Asian countries it had planned to host on March 14 due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, two US officials familiar with the matter said on Friday.
US President Donald Trump had invited leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to meet in Las Vegas after he did not attend a summit with the group in Bangkok in November.
"As the international community works together to defeat the novel coronavirus, the United States, in consultation with Asean partners, has made the difficult decision to postpone the Asean leaders meeting," one of the sources, a senior administration official, told Reuters. . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...-fears-sources
And from BBC News:
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Coronavirus: Risk of spread upgraded to highest level
The World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to "very high" - its top level of risk assessment.
But the UN body said there was still a chance of containing the virus if its chain of transmission were broken.
WHO head Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also stressed that fear and misinformation were the biggest challenges to overcome.
More than 50 countries have now reported cases of coronavirus.
And sources within Iran's healthcare system told BBC Persian that, as of Thursday evening, at least 210 people had died from the virus. This is more than six times higher than the official government figure . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51680560
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irish...judging by your banter I had always assumed u were at least 80 and very good on a zimmer frame...kinda difficult to get up to the mezzanine or down to the toilets and basement fun zone...
Indeed as of course I had my asian live in carer with me so he was able to help me up to the Mezzanine you discuss and likewise down to the basement, where unfortunately he decided to leave me too it as it was all getting a little bit too hardcore for him there it seems, But I have to say that zimmerframe of mine was VERY useful for giving me something to hold on to for support when in the basement, one should never underestimate the use of the elderly peoples walking aids !
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Zimmer frame?
Is that similar to the one currently used by Harvey Weinstein? He appears pretty agile...
Be interesting to see how long his recent infirmities carry on, I'm guessing right up until just after his appeal at the very least ! And then no matter what the outcome he'll be telling his lawyer to go fuck himself seeing as his "plan" so display his client frailties failed so miserably and indeed only perhaps added to the problem !
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Well that was my initial assessment too but on reflection I think not.
I think his defence team knew the weight of testimony against him meant there was no way this guy was going to walk. The best they could do was to get him into the hospital wing instead of gen pop and hopefully keep him three permanently. Thus the 'frail' figure presented from day one.
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Are the Thai's wearing face masks???? Here in Seoul about 95% are...even tho they may be little help. better than nothing
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dinagam
Zimmer frame?
Is that similar to the one currently used by Harvey Weinstein? He appears pretty agile...
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Nirish guy
Be interesting to see how long his recent infirmities carry on, I'm guessing right up until just after his appeal at the very least ! And then no matter what the outcome he'll be telling his lawyer to go fuck himself seeing as his "plan" so display his client frailties failed so miserably and indeed only perhaps added to the problem !
When I first saw Harvey Weinstein using a Zimmer frame, strangely enough, my thoughts turned to Ernest Saunders. Hmmm . . . ?
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Are the Thai's wearing face masks???? Here in Seoul about 95% are...even tho they may be little help. better than nothing
There are certainly a lot of Thais wearing face masks in Bangkok, Blueskytoday, I couldn’t put a figure on it as the percentage of people I see on the streets and Sky-train etc., vary from day to day. I bought one several weeks ago and wash it in boiling water from the kettle once a day. Recently, when I went to buy a second, spare face mask, many of the pharmacies I visited had signs in Thai and English saying they were out of stock.
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Today, I highlight two reports from the Bangkok Post and one from The Sunday Times:
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South Korea reports 376 more coronavirus cases, total 3,526
published : 1 Mar 2020 at 08:42
South Korea confirmed 376 more coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the national total to 3,526 infections, the largest in the world outside China.
Nearly 90% of the new cases were in Daegu, the centre of the country's outbreak, and its neighbouring North Gyeongsang province, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
The national total is expected to rise further as authorities screen more than 260,000 members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a secretive entity often accused of being a cult that is linked to around half of the country's cases . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1869054#cxrecs_s
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Trump moves to calm virus fears after first death on US soil
published : 1 Mar 2020 at 04:45
writer: AFP
US President Donald Trump says there is "no reason to panic" over the novel coronavirus.
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump urged Americans not to panic over the novel coronavirus Saturday after the first death on US soil was confirmed, even as France ramped up its security measures by cancelling all mass gatherings.
The virus has now hit 61 countries across the globe, prompting the World Health Organization to raise its risk assessment to its highest level.
Worldwide, more than 2,900 people have been killed and nearly 86,000 infected since it was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year . . .
For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...ath-on-us-soil
And news from the United Kingdom as published in The Sunday Times . . .
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Work at home — the coronavirus doomsday plan
Andrew Gregory, Dipesh Gadher, and, Jon Ungoed-Thomas
Sunday March 01 2020, 12.01am GMT
Transport systems such as London’s buses could be shut down
Millions of workers could be told to work from home as ministers draw up a “battle plan” to prevent a coronavirus epidemic in Britain.
Companies may also be ordered to halt all “unnecessary travel” in a “social distancing” strategy being considered by the government. Worst-case scenario plans show 80% of the population may get the virus, with up to 500,000 deaths.
Last night, US officials said a “medically high-risk” patient in their fifties had died in Washington state — the first fatality in America.
UK officials hope to delay the “peak” of any outbreak until the summer, when warmer weather could help slow its spread and the NHS will be better placed to cope.
Cemeteries and crematoriums are drawing up plans to deal with a rise in bodies. Families may be allowed to hold funerals in their homes, schools, pubs or hotels if churches and chapels become overwhelmed, said Julie Dunk, the head of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management . . .
For the full report see: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/n...plan-zlqb7f500
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[QUOTE=Jellybean. I bought one several weeks ago and wash it in boiling water from the kettle once a day. Recently, when I went to buy a second, spare face mask, many of the pharmacies I visited had signs in Thai and English saying they were out of stock.[/QUOTE]
This reminds me of old mother Hubbard who went to the cupboard to realise that it was bare...
Seriously pouring boiling water over the 'polystyrene' mask will cause the release of a great amount of microplastics which will enter your system upon repeated use.
This situation is certainly exasperating, just like mother Hubbard is going through daily.
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Has anyone a definitive answer from any government department that KNOWS - are masks useful or not !?? I've read so many conflicting answers from various allegedly reputable sources at the end of it all I'm still none the wiser !
The general gist seems to be "if" they're properly worn, cleaned, have the correct filter fitted and you dont touch it, then your face or expose your eyes etc etc then it's a possible improvement to risk BUT if any of the above things aren't in place then it's basically a waste of time and as one report I read said that in a government survey something like 50% of all people weren't wearing or carrying out the above functions successfully anyway again they were basically wasting their time and money - and also causing a shortage of masks for others who perhaps needed them more.
So far my intention when travelling is to NOT wear anything until the situation becomes a little clearer perhaps?
What are other people doing - for wearing all day everyday or not, or maybe just in confined spaces such a when on a plane etc ??
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dinagam
This reminds me of old mother Hubbard who went to the cupboard to realise that it was bare...
Seriously pouring boiling water over the 'polystyrene' mask will cause the release of a great amount of microplastics which will enter your system upon repeated use.
This situation is certainly exasperating, just like mother Hubbard is going through daily.
Yes, that’s all very well dinagam, but what am I to do about all the spittle, phlegm, drool, sputum, froth, dribble and all the other unsavoury things that emanate from the mouth and nose and collect in my face mask? Eh? Eh? Answer that one if you please.
Honestly, I’m a human version of Eyjafjallajökull*! No Sir, I’d rather take my chances and boil wash my face mask daily. But thank you for your concern. ;)
And, by the by, I was lucky enough to buy a few spare face masks today, but at hugely inflated prices! Damn black-marketeers! :devilsh:
*That’s twice this week I’ve been able to slip that word into a post. Hmmm . .. think I’ll try for a hat-trick.
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NIrish-guy, you may find this video produced by The Guardian on February 5, 2020 of some help:
https://youtu.be/gASCBhA2bE4
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How about wearing scarfs like some fashionable Tuareg men?
You can throw them into the laundry with your other clothes.
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Thanks for that JB, so based on that advice can I assume you’ve just decided to wear a mask yourself as a possible projection as if I heard her right she was saying that as the UK etc have low infection numbers there’s no need but China yes it may be an idea, but as Thailand has ( I think) about 40 cases Country wide I’m wondering what the magic number is before one night decide to wear a mask as surely 40 cases in a Country the size of Thailand isn’t “that” much - no ?