Coronavirus

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Originally Posted by Pleck

A very good friend of mine had a very high profile job in the Health Dept until he retired a few years ago although he still does do some consulting at times. He thinks within 6 weeks the shit will hit the fan here.

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I wouldn't be surprised. We are called "the lucky country" because we survive on blind luck. A bit of good ol Aussie "she'll be right, mate" attitude goes a long way... In screwing us over in a pandemic like this. Just look at how they discharged those first few confirmed cases after only 2 days of hospitalization, saying they were fine. That was weeks ago, when even scientists didn't know much about how contagious the virus was or how long people remained contagious, etc. That was a seriously stupid move!

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Originally Posted by studsg

It's not so much the destination now. But the prospect of being stuck on a cramped plane and sharing a cramped toilet with potentially bad behaving, coughing, sneezing and can't aim & pee into the toilet bunch that maybe could be so lucky as to have the virus for more than 9 hours [emoji33]

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Qantas flight to HK today only has 16 passengers booked on it.

Airlines are in for a big hit.

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Originally Posted by halfway

Qantas flight to HK today only has 16 passengers booked on it.

Airlines are in for a big hit.

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Thanks mate, but where did you get this news ?

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Originally Posted by AHLUNGOR

Thanks mate, but where did you get this news ?

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I saw something like this on a FB feed yesterday, but I don't think it was QF.

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Originally Posted by AHLUNGOR

Thanks mate, but where did you get this news ?

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9 news last night, they had an interview with Alan Joyce.

Europe is now really concerning:

Italy now over 10K

With Germany, France and Spain all exceeding 1,500 !

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Originally Posted by halfway

If we have a look at things now, it seams that the we have passed the chance of getting it from anyone who has been in China as the lockdown has been in place for around 1 mth.

The new cases are mainly from people who have travelled in from Iran and Italy,Korea and the USA.

Whats your thoughts ?

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I think the travel ban for China has to stay. Pretty sure the same has already been extended to S Korea , Iran and Italy, if not then it’s still better late then never.

And judging by the sudden explosion in no of confirmed cases, we must also now ban Germany, France, Spain, the USA and Japan !

Fuck the travel industry and export dollars , we can afford to losing all that, what we can’t afford is to have a 1,000 cases here!

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Originally Posted by AHLUNGOR

I think the travel ban for China has to stay. Pretty sure the same has already been extended to S Korea , Iran and Italy, if not then it’s still better late then never.

And judging by the sudden explosion in no of confirmed cases, we must also now ban Germany, France, Spain, the USA and Japan !

Fuck the travel industry and export dollars , we can afford to losing all that, what we can’t afford is to have a 1,000 cases here!

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We all dont want it get worse, but keep it under 1000 case is way too optimistic, especially footy season is about to start withinout warnings, plus all upcoming events ie F1 and more. Do we think goverment has ball to ban USA?

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Originally Posted by Tiankou

We all dont want it get worse, but keep it under 1000 case is way too optimistic, especially footy season is about to start withinout warnings, plus all upcoming events ie F1 and more. Do we think goverment has ball to ban USA?

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Morrison should just pick up the damn phone and call Trump to set up a bilateral agreement to temporary stop travelling between the two countries for the sake of our people !

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Originally Posted by AHLUNGOR

Morrison should just pick up the damn phone and call Trump to set up a bilateral agreement to temporary stop travelling between the two countries for the sake of our people !

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Didn't Miley Cyrus cancel her trip to Australia to perform since she was relying on travel advice from the US government?

[QUOTE=CockoftheRoot;1952517]I’m glad you’re not in charge! Overreacting will just have a more detrimental effect on the economy and a lot of people’s jobs. It’s inevitable that corona virus will become more widespread but the main thing is to slow it so the health system isn’t overwhelmed. Getting hysterical will only make things worse.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-...10-p548jx.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ning-the-curve[/QUOTE
Just look at Italy 2 weeks ago it have around 100 know infection now over 10000 case and over 600 dead. Iran also say we are in control look at the country. Is only country take restrictions action were able to contend this virus. We are still like is ok mate.

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Originally Posted by AHLUNGOR

I think the travel ban for China has to stay. Pretty sure the same has already been extended to S Korea , Iran and Italy, if not then it’s still better late then never.

And judging by the sudden explosion in no of confirmed cases, we must also now ban Germany, France, Spain, the USA and Japan !

Fuck the travel industry and export dollars , we can afford to losing all that, what we can’t afford is to have a 1,000 cases here!

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AH, you are correct with the countries experiencing the most problems so far. Here is an interesting coincidence. They are all in winter and their average nighttime temperatures range from 3 to minus 5. There has been commentary as to why Vietnam and Thailand are not topping the charts and temperature may be a factor. I have just finished reading a piece about the lack of cases in Africa at present and that has the experts perplexed. Maybe the hotter weather can slow this down. Also gives some legs to the problem getting worse in 6 weeks. Our nighttime temperatures drop to single digits in May. Still, let's all just keep calm, practice good hygiene and stay away from the sick or the elderly. Just as the sun will rise in the east tomorrow, life will go on. Just be your best to be part of it🙂🙂

Not really.
Also all three had apparently been in the UK recently, not Italy.

Reading the replies I am surprise how ignorant Australians are, but then I shouldn't be surprise cos I was like that too. Until my work colleague ask me a question: "Do you know what happen to you if you catch the virus and get sick?" I said its like getting flu right? "WRONG!!" My colleague reply:"Its a strain of pneumonia and its damage is permanent, it scar your lungs and very often left some permanent damage at your respiratory system." "To make its worse there is not antibiotics for this virus so its harder to kill."

At that point I start to re think my attitude towards the virus and I took his comment seriously as his son is a doctor in hospital. Further reading shows that although not everyone infected will be as seriously affected as my colleague suggested, but its always possible. I also now understated when the Asians react so strongly as they have been through SARS. They are much more knowledgeable hence they are better prepared.

The two article below are quite good, suggest you all take a read and I hope it help you all become more mindful of this virus.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/s...s-to-the-body/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifes...113-story.html

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Originally Posted by CockoftheRoot

I’m glad you’re not in charge! Overreacting will just have a more detrimental effect on the economy and a lot of people’s jobs. It’s inevitable that corona virus will become more widespread but the main thing is to slow it so the health system isn’t overwhelmed. Getting hysterical will only make things worse.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-...10-p548jx.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ning-the-curve

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We have to remember, stopping the flights from these countries doesn't equal to goods from these countries can't come through. The virus is carried by people not Fiats, Fords, Samsung phones, Kia, etc.

Yes, airlines will be hit. Holiday businesses will be hit. That unfortunately is unavoidable. But other businesses are flourishing, medical companies, pharmaceutical companies, even toilet paper companies. They have increased hiring and production to 24 hours.

Even the articles are saying we need to buy time for our medical and age care facilities to ramp up to cope with the impending wave of infected. Stopping tourist from these countries does just that.

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Originally Posted by moving4ward

Reading the replies I am surprise how ignorant Australians are, but then I shouldn't be surprise cos I was like that too. Until my work colleague ask me a question: "Do you know what happen to you if you catch the virus and get sick?" I said its like getting flu right? "WRONG!!" My colleague reply:"Its a strain of pneumonia and its damage is permanent, it scar your lungs and very often left some permanent damage at your respiratory system." "To make its worse there is not antibiotics for this virus so its harder to kill."

At that point I start to re think my attitude towards the virus and I took his comment seriously as his son is a doctor in hospital. Further reading shows that although not everyone infected will be as seriously affected as my colleague suggested, but its always possible. I also now understated when the Asians react so strongly as they have been through SARS. They are much more knowledgeable hence they are better prepared.

The two article below are quite good, suggest you all take a read and I hope it help you all become more mindful of this virus.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/s...s-to-the-body/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifes...113-story.html

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Antibiotics should not be used to treat viral infections/flu... but it's good more are becoming aware of how insidious this virus is.

Maintain a strong immune system take the necessary precautions and ride out the storm

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Originally Posted by CockoftheRoot

Mind boggling? Two people?

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She'll be right, mate.... Just wait till more F1 team members are discovered with the virus, then have your mind boggled.

It’s official. WHO declares COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. Advises countries to detect, protect and treat. Stay safe bros!!

Now this has got my brain thinking....unlike how my dick head thinks... Read what is happening at ground Zero....and what media is eliminating...
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00188&sfnsn=mo

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Originally Posted by Bunty4

Now this has got my brain thinking....unlike how my dick head thinks... Read what is happening at ground Zero....and what media is eliminating...
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00188&sfnsn=mo

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The link is broken Bunty.

Friend of mine flew out of Sydney this morning. Heading to South Africa. He said it appeared normal at the airport. Only saw about 2 people with masks on. Just like business as usual.
Obviously some countries are worse affected by the virus but the media hype makes it seem like it is hardly safe to go to the local shopping centre, let alone consider travelling anywhere.
The panic caused by sensationalistic media reporting is going to send many small businesses broke.
People need to be aware that, yes, there is a virus out there, and yes....it has the capability to kill vulnerable people. But to let it control our lives.... There are lots of things that can kill us but we usually accept that risk and continue to live our lives.

President Trump just announced all travelers from Europe will be banned from entering the US for 30 days. Now that’s an escalation I didn’t see coming!

And now the NBA season is on hold until further notice. Looks like the US is seriously stepping up its response

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Originally Posted by DigBick

President Trump just announced all travelers from Europe will be banned from entering the US for 30 days. Now that’s an escalation I didn’t see coming!

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Decisive moves! Now it’s up to Morrison to follow suit !

Breaking news: nba will go on league hiatus after player tested positive for covid-19. Now it’s impacting the sports world too. And as I was typing this reply my mom called me from overseas checking up on me and mentioned Tom Hanks and his wife contracted the virus here in Australia (I am not sure if this is true). Tsk tsk.