spidermike007 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 2 hours ago, yogi100 said: It hasn't but a theory has been put forward that high humidity slows down the movement of the virus. The moisture in the air acts as a barrier to airborne particles. Apparently it is also the Vitamin D that the sun in a tropical climate produces in the body, which bolsters the immune system to a significant degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, GAZZPA said: Well all I know is I am here. I have direct access to the situation with PPE and I also have over 20 years experience in import an export from Asia so I know very well that there will absolutely be a global shortage. Different countries have different situations, populations and severity of the virus, therefore they may not have a shortage,, but to you the headline says what it says so must be true... The idea of herd immunity was not practiced, it was discussed by a medical professor and in fact it is correct but clearly the lockdown shows the UK government are not relying on herd immunity, my being indoors for over a month tells me that,, but again you read the tabloids so must be right. Just carry on reading and cherry picking stories to match your predetermined view. I will stick to the facts. What part of "I don't read them" you don't understand? What was your IQ? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hundreds-of-private-jets-fly-into-uk-from-coronavirus-hotspots-cgdnlljbp?fbclid=IwAR2Hi5CmJ6MBrURYb_BHrNxgwl84Yfd3U9za8Pq2RTxWDwSoEIvNQDdKqhE Edited April 20, 2020 by FritsSikkink 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi100 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: What part of "I don't read them" you don't understand? What was your IQ? Having a high IQ is not necessarily the same as possessing common sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Just now, yogi100 said: Having a high IQ is not necessarily the same as possessing common sense. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hundreds-of-private-jets-fly-into-uk-from-coronavirus-hotspots-cgdnlljbp?fbclid=IwAR2Hi5CmJ6MBrURYb_BHrNxgwl84Yfd3U9za8Pq2RTxWDwSoEIvNQDdKqhE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, yogi100 said: Having a high IQ is not necessarily the same as possessing common sense. To be responsible for all the projects for a multinational does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunderland Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 From the website of Thailand's department for disease control as reported by the W.H.O. on 19 April: "Total number of people who met the criteria of patients under investigation (PUI) 40,897. Sought medical services on their own at hospitals 40,145." (That represents 98.2% of all PUI). So, local officials presumably found the other 1.8% of PUI. That doesn't sound like a lot of legwork being done to me. Sounds more like they wait for cases to show up. Also, this suggests that a maximum of 40,145 have been tested, and of course many of them multiple times. Nothing like 100,000 people have been tested. So. it's probably more like 1 person in every 1,600 that has actually been tested. How many migrant workers or people living in slums are among Thailand's 2,792 reported cases? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, GAZZPA said: Well all I know is I am here. I have direct access to the situation with PPE and I also have over 20 years experience in import an export from Asia so I know very well that there will absolutely be a global shortage. Different countries have different situations, populations and severity of the virus, therefore they may not have a shortage,, but to you the headline says what it says so must be true... The idea of herd immunity was not practiced, it was discussed by a medical professor and in fact it is correct but clearly the lockdown shows the UK government are not relying on herd immunity, my being indoors for over a month tells me that,, but again you read the tabloids so must be right. Just carry on reading and cherry picking stories to match your predetermined view. I will stick to the facts. Here a BBC view: Edited April 20, 2020 by FritsSikkink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Sunderland said: From the website of Thailand's department for disease control as reported by the W.H.O. on 19 April: "Total number of people who met the criteria of patients under investigation (PUI) 40,897. Sought medical services on their own at hospitals 40,145." (That represents 98.2% of all PUI). So, local officials presumably found the other 1.8% of PUI. That doesn't sound like a lot of legwork being done to me. Sounds more like they wait for cases to show up. Also, this suggests that a maximum of 40,145 have been tested, and of course many of them multiple times. Nothing like 100,000 people have been tested. So. it's probably more like 1 person in every 1,600 that has actually been tested. How many migrant workers or people living in slums are among Thailand's 2,792 reported cases? Another bar stool scientist, without any science knowledge. What do / did you for a living? Edited April 20, 2020 by FritsSikkink 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Happy talk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ParkerN Posted April 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said: Another bar stool scientist, without any science knowledge. What do / did you for a living? You didn't say where he is wrong... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Sunderland said: From the website of Thailand's department for disease control as reported by the W.H.O. on 19 April: "Total number of people who met the criteria of patients under investigation (PUI) 40,897. Sought medical services on their own at hospitals 40,145." (That represents 98.2% of all PUI). So, local officials presumably found the other 1.8% of PUI. That doesn't sound like a lot of legwork being done to me. Sounds more like they wait for cases to show up. Also, this suggests that a maximum of 40,145 have been tested, and of course many of them multiple times. Nothing like 100,000 people have been tested. So. it's probably more like 1 person in every 1,600 that has actually been tested. How many migrant workers or people living in slums are among Thailand's 2,792 reported cases? So. 98.2% of all (identified) patients sought hospital treatment of the own volition...? Why don't I believe one word of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 minute ago, ParkerN said: You didn't say where he is wrong... Getting tired to inform people who can't / won't read information available but make up their own "truth" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Krataiboy said: Younger people should be allowed to mix more freely together, in order to confer herd immunity. Very few will suffer anything more than mild symptoms. The problem is limiting their contact with the older generation, who are overwhelmingly the most at-risk group in terms of virus-related deaths.. Easier said than done, unfortunately, in Thailand's numerous multi-generational households. As you say, that's a problem here as a lot of grandparents / maids raise the kids as the parents are out working / not around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Getting tired to inform people who can't / won't read information available but make up their own "truth" As it would appear do you You do understand in order for a second/third wave of a virus to be treated to a 'normal flu' epidemic there would have to be a high percentage of first wave infection. The UK starting out on the herd immunity position then slowing the transmission rate with lock down may yet turn out to be a reasonable handling of the situation, be it engineered or just a lucky break. You appear to be a severe critic of the UK but the government is handling the situation well enough to leave people, perhaps a little miffed, but adhering in the main to the controls in place, many working from home, others paid furlough, in general while some business may be suffering the population is not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 15 hours ago, rumak said: By all means. Segregate the old and infirm and anyone else that wishes. Then those who are willing to be part of the herd immunity will be free to do so at their own risk. Whatcha think ? Sounds good to me. Seems to be working in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 What's your IQ got to do with this. And anyway, if I had an IQ as low as 136, I wouldn't be boasting about it. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 3 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: To be responsible for all the projects for a multinational does. With an IQ of only 136. You've been over promoted. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 2 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Here a BBC view: Old news and I wouldn't base any argument I had on an interview conducted by that idiot, or almost anyone from the BBC for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottrader77 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 8:33 PM, spidermike007 said: The people of Thailand have to be able to make a living, and feed their families. It is easy for these typically wealthy ministers and advisors to recommend very long economic shutdowns, but the pain it is causing the masses is untold. And the subsidy program is not working, with about 80% of the people who apply being rejected. It demonstrates the lack of concern and lack of sincerity of the leadership here. i also cannot get 80% furlough and now wai to see if i get self employed if i dont get that i will have to sign on when i get back , i not signed on for over 20 years in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 2 hours ago, mikosan said: With an IQ of only 136. You've been over promoted. 555 How much is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, 473geo said: in general while some business may be suffering the population is not. Sure, you are doing fine: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/uk-care-home-bosses-call-for-help-from-medics-as-death-toll-grows/ar-BB12W1IR Edited April 20, 2020 by FritsSikkink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said: How much is yours? Who cares? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 8 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Getting tired to inform people who can't / won't read information available but make up their own "truth" I understand, there are limits to all things. Nevertheless, pointing out where someone is in error is usually better than just saying something which calls them an idiot. Or sometimes it's better to remain silent, though I know how hard that can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 8 hours ago, mikosan said: What's your IQ got to do with this. And anyway, if I had an IQ as low as 136, I wouldn't be boasting about it. 555 Well, statistically, 136 is quite high - about sigma 3 IIRC. Not to be boasted about certainly but then boasting isn't an admirable trait anyway. Unless you're Thai, then anything over 100 is worth at least a small brag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Sure, you are doing fine: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/uk-care-home-bosses-call-for-help-from-medics-as-death-toll-grows/ar-BB12W1IR This virus mutates and it kills, medical teams are in a difficult situation as are governments, there is a concerted effort to fight the virus unfortunately people will die. Edited April 21, 2020 by 473geo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg O Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Hi , can't quote the sources right now but previous studies showed that the UV from sunlight neutralizes Corona viruses. Kill is not the correct term. Also influenza viruses have had similar results. Surfs up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomauasia Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 8:28 PM, spidermike007 said: Apparently it is also the Vitamin D that the sun in a tropical climate produces in the body, which bolsters the immune system to a significant degree. This virus prospers in humid conditions fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, tomauasia said: This virus prospers in humid conditions fact. False. Both humidity and heat beat this thing down like a street punk against a trained fighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomauasia Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 11:59 AM, spidermike007 said: False. Both humidity and heat beat this thing down like a street punk against a trained fighter. Numbers have sky rocketed in hot climates. Your opinion not mine. Philippines humid numbers big. I'm no scientist but from observation l take extra care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, tomauasia said: Numbers have sky rocketed in hot climates. Your opinion not mine. Philippines humid numbers big. I'm no scientist but from observation l take extra care. The only places in the tropics where the numbers have skyrocketed are India, the PI, Brazil, Malaysia and Indonesia. Mexico to a lesser extent. Still, relatively low numbers in comparison to their populations. And in the case of India, Brazil and Indonesia, you had governments in total denial until it was too late, and huge populations, over massive areas. In the case of the PI, as usual, you had massive incompetence at the government level, combined with a really poor health care system. In Malaysia it was about the government allowing the Mullahs to dictate policy, and allow the Mosques to continue. Most of their spread happened there. Heat, humidity and the vitamin D absorbed through the skin are huge allies against the Covid battle. Edited April 23, 2020 by spidermike007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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