This is the Virus expert of the german government, Professor Dr. Christian Drosten from the Charité Clinic in Berlin.
My wife loves how he looks like a lab geek/nerd and myself appreciate how he‘s gotten very impatient about constant reporter questions, if football matches in stadiums should be still attended.
He became quite p*ssed off and said that he has more important things to do than discussing this issue on and on.
Imo he looks a bit like an older Q.
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
This is the Virus expert of the german government, Professor Dr. Christian Drosten from the Charité Clinic in Berlin.
My wife loves how he looks like a lab geek/nerd and myself appreciate how he‘s gotten very impatient about constant reporter questions, if football matches in stadiums should be still attended.
He became quite p*ssed off and said that he has more important things to do than discussing this issue on and on.
Imo he looks a bit like an older Q.
Him and Jogi Löw should make double appearances in this footie game matter!
"I mean, she almost kills bond...with her ass."
-Mr Arlington Beech
It's interesting how the policies of the Scandinavian countries to stop Corona pretty much mirror their policies towards immigration. Just to make it perfectly clear: I'm not comparing immigrants to a virus, I'm comparing policies.
Sweden maintains open borders these days, Norway has border checks to screen people coming in and Denmark has pretty much closed its borders. Sweden doesn't allow groups of more than 500 people, Norway advices against groups of more than ten people and Denmark doesen't allow groups of more than ten people. In Sweden schools for 5-16 year-olds are open, in Norway and Denmark all scools are closed.
On immigrations Sweden is one of the most liberal countries in Europe, Denmark's policy is one of the strictest in Western Europe I think and Norway is somewhere in the middle. I'm not going to comment any more on immigration, but I'm worried about Corona in Sweden. Sweden has 64 Corona dead compared to Norway's 14. Sweden's population is about twice as large, but they have well over three times the number of dead.
I‘ve been just watching Andrew Cuomo‘s press conferences over the last days.
Anyone else believe that he‘s be a much better candidate for the democrats instead of Joe Biden?
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
While Trump says Corona restrictions in the US will be lifted by Easter. I don't know if he really believes it or not, and I don't know if him believing it is worse than him knowing it won't happen and still saying it.
China isn't trustworthy at all, but the fact that the President visited Wuhan and some of the domestic restrictions are being lifted indicates the worst is probably over. Correspondents from democracies also say things are getting better.
Looks like first case has made it here. Sadly a 5 year old is in critical condition suspected to have the Virus (still cannot test here and isolated at the moment - no flights)
Your post reminds me of an American who posted a question on the history forum I sometimes frequent online: "Can anyone suggest some good civil war movies?" Of course we could! Russians, Spaniards, Englishmen, Chinese (even a certain Norwegian) suggested films about their civil wars. "I think he got the point" )
China isn't trustworthy at all, but the fact that the President visited Wuhan and some of the domestic restrictions are being lifted indicates the worst is probably over. Correspondents from democracies also say things are getting better.
I really hope that the worst IS over and that we can all start living normal lives in a couple of months, but everything that I've read about this situation from actual experts in the field indicates the real possibilities of the following:
- the virus mutating and causing a second wave of infections.
- restrictions being dropped too soon, causing a second wave of infections as people grow complacent.
The best way to beat this, especially until a proven vaccine is created, is to keep up the social distancing/isolation for a while after the rate of new infections go down so as to KEEP those infections going down. Rushing this will only cause secondary and tertiary epidemics.
I agree on what you say, but just to be clear I was talking about China.
It could, but my impression is that China and possibly South Korea has passed the peak. S-Korea has done a great job fight ing the virus.
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Posted this on Facebook, and thought I would share it here.
I was cleaning out my wallet, and found this...I had bought myself and my brother T-shirts to commemorate our visit, where we saw an amazing Black Sabbath 50th Anniversary tribute show - and had an encounter with a (possible) femme fatale wanna-be, who ended up being ejected by security...seemingly in another century, another world, and another lifetime...the date on the receipt is 3 March 2020.
I had met and exchanged pleasantries with movie star Ron Perlman a few hours earlier, at Musso & Frank (an historic Hollywood restaurant/martini bar).
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency the next day...and the next Bond movie’s release was pushed back to November. At the time, I felt both moves were overreactions. But I have come to believe that I was wrong. That Wednesday night, I attended a sold-out KISS show at the Staples Center...I have since wondered if COVID-19 was in the room that night.
I had a cold shortly after my return, but have never spiked a fever, so I am 99.9% sure that I dodged it on the West Coast. But I am an ‘Essential Worker’ who stocks shelves in a local big-box retailer, which now feels a little bit like being a chopper pilot in Vietnam. I see customers hug, kiss, and shake hands with each other...and I know that people aren’t really taking it seriously.
Yet.
Take it seriously, dear friends. Stay well. {[]
See you here
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
He can say whatever he wants; closing the states is not up to him, it's up to the governors, and most of the sane ones are looking at the big picture in terms of flattening the curve. I mean, I agree that we don't want to demolish the economy BUT we absolutely cannot say that lives are less important than the stock market.
Gro Harlem Brundtland, a doctor, former PM (the Utøya terrorist planned to cut her head off) and former leader of the World Health Organisation, says:
"Most countries have failed to make the necessary preperations and [improve] readiness to handle global outbreaks and pandemics - in spite of clear warnings from WHO and other central institutions and competent Professional communities".
She was in charge of the report that was delivered to the World Bank and WHO in September 2019 called «A World at Risk from Deadly Pandemics». The leaders of the world were warned.
Sadly, too many people, companies, governments are not very good at being proactive and mediocre when reactive.
The first question (and deal breaker) business usually asks itself when it comes to introducing proactive Business Continuity planning and Health & Safety measures is not how much will this SAVE our company in the event but how much will this COST our company to set-up.. 8-)
In Finland we have laws for preparedness in case of crisis. For example pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors are required by law to maintain stock in case of crisis. This is because of, well you all know our geopolitical position....
Also our National Emergency Supply Organization maintains stockpiles of supplies needed in any armed or civilian national emergency. The need for these came apparent in this current crisis, because already those stockpiles were dug into for certain supplies that threaten to run out in hospitals.
There seem to be a very narrow marginal for any increase in the need for emergency hospital care in any of the western countries these days.
"I mean, she almost kills bond...with her ass."
-Mr Arlington Beech
Finland has a good reputation when it comes to readiness. If I'm not mistaken every Finn of working age gets a letter each year stating their role in case of crisis or war.
In Finland we have laws for preparedness in case of crisis. For example pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors are required by law to maintain stock in case of crisis. This is because of, well you all know our geopolitical position....
Also our National Emergency Supply Organization maintains stockpiles of supplies needed in any armed or civilian national emergency. The need for these came apparent in this current crisis, because already those stockpiles were dug into for certain supplies that threaten to run out in hospitals.
There seem to be a very narrow marginal for any increase in the need for emergency hospital care in any of the western countries these days.
After the current events, will toiletpaper be added to those lists?
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
In Finland we have laws for preparedness in case of crisis. For example pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors are required by law to maintain stock in case of crisis. This is because of, well you all know our geopolitical position....
Also our National Emergency Supply Organization maintains stockpiles of supplies needed in any armed or civilian national emergency. The need for these came apparent in this current crisis, because already those stockpiles were dug into for certain supplies that threaten to run out in hospitals.
There seem to be a very narrow marginal for any increase in the need for emergency hospital care in any of the western countries these days.
After the current events, will toiletpaper be added to those lists?
Good question. After all the country is full of pine forest and not deciduous (leaf) forest :v
In Finland we have laws for preparedness in case of crisis. For example pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors are required by law to maintain stock in case of crisis. This is because of, well you all know our geopolitical position....
Also our National Emergency Supply Organization maintains stockpiles of supplies needed in any armed or civilian national emergency. The need for these came apparent in this current crisis, because already those stockpiles were dug into for certain supplies that threaten to run out in hospitals.
There seem to be a very narrow marginal for any increase in the need for emergency hospital care in any of the western countries these days.
After the current events, will toiletpaper be added to those lists?
We all have bidés, no need to hoard tp. ) ) )
"I mean, she almost kills bond...with her ass."
-Mr Arlington Beech
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My wife loves how he looks like a lab geek/nerd and myself appreciate how he‘s gotten very impatient about constant reporter questions, if football matches in stadiums should be still attended.
He became quite p*ssed off and said that he has more important things to do than discussing this issue on and on.
Imo he looks a bit like an older Q.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-says-man-killed-missouri-wanted-bomb-hospital-amid-coronavirus-n1169166
What else is there yet to come?
-Mr Arlington Beech
Him and Jogi Löw should make double appearances in this footie game matter!
-Mr Arlington Beech
She loves Jogi Löw!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
At times of Crisis, who do we look to ? .... Yes Celebrities
https://twitter.com/vancityreynolds/status/1242237138239881216
Sweden maintains open borders these days, Norway has border checks to screen people coming in and Denmark has pretty much closed its borders. Sweden doesn't allow groups of more than 500 people, Norway advices against groups of more than ten people and Denmark doesen't allow groups of more than ten people. In Sweden schools for 5-16 year-olds are open, in Norway and Denmark all scools are closed.
On immigrations Sweden is one of the most liberal countries in Europe, Denmark's policy is one of the strictest in Western Europe I think and Norway is somewhere in the middle. I'm not going to comment any more on immigration, but I'm worried about Corona in Sweden. Sweden has 64 Corona dead compared to Norway's 14. Sweden's population is about twice as large, but they have well over three times the number of dead.
Anyone else believe that he‘s be a much better candidate for the democrats instead of Joe Biden?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
of cover ups, false facts and silencing whistle blowers.
China isn't trustworthy at all, but the fact that the President visited Wuhan and some of the domestic restrictions are being lifted indicates the worst is probably over. Correspondents from democracies also say things are getting better.
( Yes, I know what you really meant )
I agree on what you say, but just to be clear I was talking about China.
I was cleaning out my wallet, and found this...I had bought myself and my brother T-shirts to commemorate our visit, where we saw an amazing Black Sabbath 50th Anniversary tribute show - and had an encounter with a (possible) femme fatale wanna-be, who ended up being ejected by security...seemingly in another century, another world, and another lifetime...the date on the receipt is 3 March 2020.
I had met and exchanged pleasantries with movie star Ron Perlman a few hours earlier, at Musso & Frank (an historic Hollywood restaurant/martini bar).
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency the next day...and the next Bond movie’s release was pushed back to November. At the time, I felt both moves were overreactions. But I have come to believe that I was wrong. That Wednesday night, I attended a sold-out KISS show at the Staples Center...I have since wondered if COVID-19 was in the room that night.
I had a cold shortly after my return, but have never spiked a fever, so I am 99.9% sure that I dodged it on the West Coast. But I am an ‘Essential Worker’ who stocks shelves in a local big-box retailer, which now feels a little bit like being a chopper pilot in Vietnam. I see customers hug, kiss, and shake hands with each other...and I know that people aren’t really taking it seriously.
Yet.
Take it seriously, dear friends. Stay well. {[]
See you here
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
How certain are you, that I'm not her, mein schatz?
-Mr Arlington Beech
Everyone knows she's really Asp9mm..
.
And then there are these kind of people...
"Texas Lt. Governor Thinks Old People Are Happy to Sacrifice Themselves to Coronavirus to Save the Economy"
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akw87e/texas-lt-governor-thinks-old-people-are-happy-to-sacrifice-themselves-to-coronavirus-to-save-the-economy
-Mr Arlington Beech
She could never pull strings like Asp9mm does with his blunt and natural stupidity X-(
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Only in Texas.....
We‘ve seen this some days ago and watched it basically with our mouths open
And people have been voting those kind of people into office. Stunning!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
"Most countries have failed to make the necessary preperations and [improve] readiness to handle global outbreaks and pandemics - in spite of clear warnings from WHO and other central institutions and competent Professional communities".
She was in charge of the report that was delivered to the World Bank and WHO in September 2019 called «A World at Risk from Deadly Pandemics». The leaders of the world were warned.
The first question (and deal breaker) business usually asks itself when it comes to introducing proactive Business Continuity planning and Health & Safety measures is not how much will this SAVE our company in the event but how much will this COST our company to set-up.. 8-)
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Also our National Emergency Supply Organization maintains stockpiles of supplies needed in any armed or civilian national emergency. The need for these came apparent in this current crisis, because already those stockpiles were dug into for certain supplies that threaten to run out in hospitals.
There seem to be a very narrow marginal for any increase in the need for emergency hospital care in any of the western countries these days.
-Mr Arlington Beech
In time of War, we're ..... Cannon Fodder
After the current events, will toiletpaper be added to those lists?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Good question. After all the country is full of pine forest and not deciduous (leaf) forest :v
We all have bidés, no need to hoard tp.
-Mr Arlington Beech