“I’m young and healthy so coronavirus won’t affect me” (why we need to stop this disease at ALL costs!)

by slimboyfat 43 Replies latest social current

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  slimboyfat

  Even if you are young and heathy there are very good reasons to fear this disease and take drastic actions to avoid it individually, and halt it together as communities.

  Not only would it be traumatic as a society to lose so many old and unwell family members and friends, but survivors of the disease may suffer significant health problems in the future. Survivors of the first SARS virus in 2003 have suffered significant lung problems. The latest research suggests this also applies to the new coronavirus. Evidence is beginning to emerge that the coronavirus disease will have long term harmful effects on lung health. No one wants to contract this disease, young or old, healthy or unhealthy, because if it doesn’t kill you, it may nevertheless cause long term harm.

  So what do we do?

  We need to stay home for a few weeks. Everyone, right now. Work from home if possible, remove children from school, and do not go out and socialise. Get what you need for one month, and do it immediately. Strict measures have stopped the spread of the disease in China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. It works. They have done it.

  But isn’t that just delaying the inevitable? Aren’t we better off letting the disease run its course? No! When the virus is under control, as it is coming under control in South Korea, then a very rigorous system of testing and isolation of ill patients CAN keep this disease under control. It won’t be easy, but if we contain the spread of the virus for a year or two it will give time for vaccines and treatments to be developed. Society CAN begin to function more normally when the disease is under control as long as strict monitoring and isolation of ill people is maintained. South Korea is demonstrating this.

  We must demand that the law protects people from going bankrupt or homeless as a result of halting this disease. This is already happening in Spain and Italy. We must demand the same immediately in our country. Only if home, jobs, and basic sustenance are secure will people comply with the extreme measures necessary to halt this disease.

  But aren’t Chinese and Koreans too different from us? Do we have the discipline to contain the disease as they have done? We must, it’s as simple as that. It’s possible, and we must do it, because the alternative is unthinkable: the collapse of the health system as in Italy, the untimely death of millions of people, the breakdown of trust and security in our society, and long-standing health problems for survivors of the disease.

  These consequences are simply too terrible. We must find the discipline to practise social distancing and other measures as they have in South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It is possible, they have done it, we must do it too.
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  2+2=5

  Waves of panic don’t help, the Italy response could have backfired.

  They shut shown business forcing thousands of young working people to travel home, homes full of extended elderly families who’s immune systems got overwhelmed, they died.

  A measured response is needed, nothing more.

  But isn’t that just delaying the inevitable? Aren’t we better off letting the disease run its course? No! When the virus is under control, as it is coming under control in South Korea, then a very rigorous system of testing and isolation of ill patients CAN keep this disease under control.

  You are quite wrong on this point, and it actually reads just like a WT article.

  It is why governments are taking action, what we are all doing in society or least should be is precisely that, delaying the inevitable.

  At least you are on board with that.
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  caves

  Isn't there already a thread for the coronavirus? Or did you just want to create a panic one?
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  BluesBrother

  Have to say that I am more with SBF than those who say it is a panic response. I see people around here not respecting your space in a queue or taking the situation seriously. Also I am puzzled by our government’s laissez faire attitude... to let a number catch it and naturally build a “herd immunity “

  I will stay home , I think
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  slimboyfat

  It is complete insanity. The UK is heading for catastrophe. We must change direction immediately. If the government is too stupid to do it, we must do it ourselves.

  Coronavirus attacks lungs permanently

  If stopping the disease is impossible, how come Singapore has managed it? If extreme measures are too harsh for society and the economy, how come Singapore has been able to balance both? We must learn from their example.
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  Terry

  TERRY'S HANDY GUIDE
  "How to beat Corona-Virus"
  
  Think of it this way. Remember the days when everybody smoked?
  Think of the air around you as contaminated by smoke particles. Can you avoid
  smoke if you ARE IN THE SAME SPACE? No.
  Smoke gets on the surface of everything. Clings. Goes in eyes, ears, mouth, etc.
  If virus is to be avoided - you'll have to treat it just like smoke.
  +++++++++++++++

  1. Go to your local Dollar Store (for the last time). Go just before it closes to avoid crowds. Don't go back till all of this is over.

  2. Purchase cotton balls, little tubes of Triple Antibiotic, a couple of cans of spray disinfectant, and lots of plastic trash can liners and bags. If they have them: swim goggles.

  3. Establish the following procedures with your family.

  From now on until THE END, avoid mixing in company in enclosed areas. This virus is airborne. It can get into your breathing passages and on your clothes and the bottoms of your shoes. Did I mention exposed eyes are vulnerable?

  A. Take your cotton balls and pinch off just enough cotton to fit into each nostril. Squirt a bit of Triple Antibiotic jell on to the cotton and INSERT into your nostril. From now on, breathe through your nose only. You can do this.

  B. Airborne virus can get into your eyes. Put on those swimming goggles when you go out. The fact that you'll look ridiculous is a GOOD thing - people will avoid you.

  C. When you come back from going anyplace with people, remove your shoes OUTSIDE the house and place them in a plastic bag. Spray Disinfectant into the bag.

  D. Don't eat any food but canned goods. No exceptions.
  Suck it up and deal. Exceptions will open you to infections.

  E. When you return from going anyplace, remove your exterior clothes like they are radioactive. Place them in plastic bags and spray with spray disinfectant.

  F. Shower frequently. Your hair - always scrub your hair. Then disinfect the shower area.

  G. I'd suggest surgical gloves - but I know you won't go that far - and besides - you'll just handle something with gloves on and then touch your face with the gloves.
  Same thing -eh?

  H. Don't just wash your hands. Especially in public. Don't be using Public Bathrooms. Are you nuts? You'll be inside a confined space crawling with virus and you'll touch all sorts of surfaces.
  Door-handles? Think about it!
  Use hand-cleaner you carry with you do all your bathroom activity AT HOME only.

  I. Outdoor pets - think about. You know what you must do. Keep them inside as long as possible.

  J. MAIL and packages from Amazon. Handle this outside with Lysol first. Don't bring boxes inside the house. Use a very sharp knife to cut down the cardboard and dispose in trash.

  K. Three times a day: change your cotton balls and Triple Antibiotic nose plugs.

  L. Stay active, avoid risks. The strongest chain of prevention is broken by one weak link of stupidity.
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  Note: If all the above sounds ridiculous, well - it is - BUT unless you are willing and able to keep such a prevent
  ative regimen - you will likely contract the virus in the long run.

  Transmission has been extremely rapid all over the world.
  Going out in public is the same as "just asking for trouble."
  Be wise or be stupid and the results will reveal which you've chosen.
  
  I repeat:
  Think of it this way. Remember the days when everybody smoked?
  Think of the air around you as contaminated by smoke particles. Can you avoid
  smoke if you ARE IN THE SAME SPACE? No.
  Smoke gets on the surface of everything. Clings. Goes in eyes, ears, mouth, etc.
  If virus is to be avoided - you'll have to treat it just like smoke.
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  silentbuddha

  They just reported that Covid--19 germs travel in packs. The alpha of each Covid-19 pack can sense / sniff out panic and attack anyone who is not thinking rationally. The alpha literally directs all his beta minions to attack every orifice at once to induce maximum exposure...

  We better watch out
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  cofty

  Where is the evidence that it causes permanent lung damage in people with no underlying health issues?

  Anecdotes and internet rumours don't equal evidence.
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  silentbuddha

  I wonder if this event will cause someone to return to the JW's.... again
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  LoveUniHateExams

  We must find the discipline to practise social distancing and other measures as they have in South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore - so, no open borders, right?