'It's not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world': WHO

[snoop1130]

'It's not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world': WHO

 

FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organization (WHO) logo is pictured at the entrance of its headquarters in Geneva, January 25, 2015. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Some countries have seen “upticks” in COVID-19 cases as lockdowns ease, and populations must continue to protect themselves against the coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

 

“On upticks, yes we have seen in countries around the world - I’m not talking specifically about Europe - when the lockdowns ease, when the social distancing measures ease, people sometimes interpret this as ‘OK, it’s over’,” WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told a U.N. briefing in Geneva.

 

“It’s not over. It’s not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world,” she said, adding that U.S. protesters must also take precautions when gathering.

 

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[tribalfusion001]

And when will that be? Does that mean we have to put up stupid social distancing for years.

[Guderian]

What they're saying if you read between the lines is to ensure the headline numbers are as wanted and predicted, just like their Chinese masters do. 

[Pilotman]

She is an idiot and the WHO is dysfunctional. What planet do these people come from? They will never fully eliminate Covid 19, or further mutations of it.  According to some, its been around in one mutation or another for generations. Trump is right to stop funding them, they are morons. 

[yuyiinthesky]

What a nonsense, this would be permanent lockdown, permanent masking, permanent disaster, and the same again for SARS-CoV-3, -4, -5 and so on, until all economy is destroyed.

[yuyiinthesky]

2 minutes ago, tribalfusion001 said:

And when will that be? Does that mean we have to put up stupid social distancing for years.

Forever!

[yuyiinthesky]

1 minute ago, Pilotman said:

She is an idiot and the WHO is dysfunctional. What planet do these people come from? They will never fully eliminate Covid 19, or further mutations of it.  According to some, its been around in one mutation or another for generations. Trump is right to stop funding them, they are morons. 

I would have never thought I would agree to a quote saying that, your last sentence, but now they let me no other choice. Yes, I agree.

[YetAnother]

18 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“It’s not over. It’s not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world,” she said,

talk about 15 minutes of fame !; they are milking this big time

[CygnusX1]

I think that smallpox is the sole formerly widespread virus that’s been eradicated in the wild, correct me if I’m wrong. Even if an effective vaccine’s developed, the China virus is here to stay, along with many other viruses such as measles, which can’t be completely eradicated, despite the fact that effective vaccines exist.

Edited June 5, 2020 by CygnusX1

[Phil McCaverty]

4 minutes ago, CygnusX1 said:

I think that smallpox is the sole formerly widespread virus that’s been eradicated in the wild, correct me if I’m wrong. Even if an effective vaccine’s developed, the China virus is here to stay, along with many other viruses such as measles, which can’t be completely eradicated, despite the fact that effective vaccines exist.

Polio

[Pilotman]

15 minutes ago, CygnusX1 said:

I think that smallpox is the sole formerly widespread virus that’s been eradicated in the wild, correct me if I’m wrong. Even if an effective vaccine’s developed, the China virus is here to stay, along with many other viruses such as measles, which can’t be completely eradicated, despite the fact that effective vaccines exist.

No, you are right, but many of its 'pox virus' mutations, (less lethal) are still around and although  they don't kill many nowadays, they were themselves lethal in the days before good meds and good hygiene. 

[CygnusX1]

19 minutes ago, Phil McCaverty said:

Polio

According to wikipedia, polio hasn’t been totally eradicated, but there are only a tiny number of cases now. I think there may be reasons why eradication of smallpox and polio is more feasible than eradication of a coronavirus.

Edited June 5, 2020 by CygnusX1

[Grumpy John]

I think a lot of other countries should stop funding the WHO.  Let the trained monkeys find another way to fund their banana binging.

[Pilotman]

4 minutes ago, CygnusX1 said:

According to wikipedia, polio hasn’t been totally eradicated, but there are only a tiny number of cases now. I think there may be reasons why eradication of smallpox and polio is more feasible than eradication of a coronavirus.

well I would guess that Darwin tells us that Natural Selection/genetic mutation will, over generations, make viruses all the more powerful and resistant to vaccinations and treatments. A virus will do for humanity at some point, you can bet on it. 

[Bkk Brian]

“It’s not over. It’s not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world,”

 

A statement even a non expert could safely state as fact.

 

But what will be over is the need for the measure's in place now, once its eradicated as far as possible then it becomes a disease that the at risk group needs to take precautions but the general population will need to get on with normal living, the world can't afford another scenario that we're living through now.

 

Vaccines are a real possibility and even if not then treatment drugs will improve.

[elliss]

1 hour ago, yuyiinthesky said:

What a nonsense, this would be permanent lockdown, permanent masking, permanent disaster, and the same again for SARS-CoV-3, -4, -5 and so on, until all economy is destroyed.

 

 Chinese plan A.   Destroy the Western World economies .

   Covidiots , carry on regardless, listen to your Media superiors, and panic.

World health organisation ,  should be brought to justice .

 

Edited June 5, 2020 by elliss

[Traubert]

14 minutes ago, elliss said:

 

 Chinese plan A.   Destroy the Western World economies .

   Covidiots , carry on regardless, listen to your Media superiors, and panic.

World health organisation ,  should be brought to justice .

 

Charged with what, Professor?

[Puchaiyank]

No virus anywhere in the world!  Not going to happen...let's get on with life once more...

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, tribalfusion001 said:

And when will that be? Does that mean we have to put up stupid social distancing for years.

Most  likely yes. 

[elliss]

47 minutes ago, Traubert said:

Charged with what, Professor?

 

Professional misconduct ..

[zeamonkey]

Meanwhile the EU is coordination to open all internal borders for 1. Juli. Meaning I can finally escape to a planet with intelligent life. This monkey factory wont be missed.

[wonder6281]

It will as last as long as people believe it actually exists! Given how easily led people are by the Main Stream Media, it could take a while!

[Jingthing]

16 minutes ago, wonder6281 said:

It will as last as long as people believe it actually exists! Given how easily led people are by the Main Stream Media, it could take a while!

So you actually don't believe that this virus exists? Wow. Where is your scientific evidence of that? 

[Phil McCaverty]

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

So you actually don't believe that this virus exists? Wow. Where is your scientific evidence of that? 

Under his tinfoil hat. Right next to "The Moon landings were fake" and "Bigfoot sighted in Central Park"

 

 

Edited June 6, 2020 by Phil McCaverty

[Bender Rodriguez]

almost time to release covid2020, to start panic wave 2

[Siamjim]

it's not over till your CCP overlords says so

 

[phantomfiddler]

What a totally ridiculous and self-serving statement ! She should be locked up in the same room as the lady who came out with the solution to blood sports, "We must train the foxes not to attack chickens" !!! How can a person be so removed from reality and still find a position of employment ?

[Jingthing]

I have to agree that it's unlikely that this virus will ever go away entirely and that such a perfect result should be seen as the only reasonable and manageable solution to this. 

 

The truth is that it's way too early to know exactly where this is going.

 

We do know what we do know for now --

 

This is a very infectious virus

 

It really is a pandemic 

 

Some countries currently have it under control but it's unknown how permanent that control will be

 

Some countries are going through a horror show now (for example, Brazil)

 

Almost definitely other countries will be due for their horror shows (countries in Africa)

 

Severity of future waves unknown. We can look at the 1918-9 flu pandemic and realize that right now we are in the dark about that.

 

There is no current decently effective treatment for severe cases.

 

There is no vaccine. If/when a vaccine or vaccines become available is unknown. How effective such a vaccine may be globally is also unknown.

 

There are many possible scenarios going forward with this. Some are very bad. Some are much better. But no virus anywhere is just one (seemingly unlikely) outcome.

 

Edited June 6, 2020 by Jingthing

[Sheryl]

14 hours ago, CygnusX1 said:

According to wikipedia, polio hasn’t been totally eradicated, but there are only a tiny number of cases now. I think there may be reasons why eradication of smallpox and polio is more feasible than eradication of a coronavirus.

There is: lack of animal resevoir.

[Phil McCaverty]

Just now, Sheryl said:

There is: lack of animal resevoir.

True. Exterminate all horseshoe bats, they taste like cack anyway. Cause of both Covid-19 and SARS.