Popular Post webfact Posted January 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2021 The other virus that worries Asia By Harriet Constable REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only The death rate for Nipah virus is up to 75% and it has no vaccine. While the world focuses on Covid-19, scientists are working hard to ensure it doesn't cause the next pandemic. It was 3 January 2020, and Supaporn Wacharapluesadee was standing by, awaiting a delivery. Word had spread that there was some kind of respiratory disease affecting people in Wuhan, China, and with the Lunar New Year approaching, many Chinese tourists were headed to neighbouring Thailand to celebrate. Cautiously, the Thai government began screening passengers arriving from Wuhan at the airport, and a few select labs – including Wacharapluesadee's – were chosen to process the samples to try to detect the problem. Wacharapluesadee is an expert virus hunter. She runs the Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Disease-Health Science Centre in Bangkok. Over the past 10 years, she's been part of Predict, a worldwide effort to detect and stop diseases that can jump from non-human animals to humans. She and her team have sampled many species. But their main focus has been on bats, which are known to harbour many coronaviruses. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210106-nipah-virus-how-bats-could-cause-the-next-pandemic -- © Copyright BBC 2021-01-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) More scary news it appears, but leaving a whole lot out of locations and rates of spread. "The disease's long incubation period (reportedly as long as 45 days, in one case) means there is ample opportunity for an infected host, unaware they are even ill, to spread it. It can infect a wide range of animals, making the possibility of it spreading more likely. And it can be caught either through direct contact or by consuming contaminated food." Apparently it has been tracked for awhile, and has been found in Bangladesh, and Cambodia Across 11 different outbreaks of Nipah in Bangladesh from 2001 to 2011, 196 people were detected to have Nipah – 150 died. Does not sound as bad as Covid, but then what else has been in the headlines except Covid. A very long article to read, sounds as if it was possibly written to be made for a television broadcast. Edited January 12, 2021 by ThailandRyan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rabas Posted January 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Thailand's own Bat Woman! Prettier than China's. She detected the first COVID-19 case outside of China, using full genome sequencing because there were no covid tests at that time. She did it before China released the genome to the world. https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/following-the-a-team-Supaporn-Wacharapluesadee/ Edited January 12, 2021 by rabas 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HOAX Posted January 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) I first read about the Nipah virus when Covid first broke out a year ago. I said here on this forum this will be a test for us if we will be able to handle a much more serious virus like the Nipah virus. Asia has had several outbreaks recently so its pretty fresh in mind. Since the Nipah virus has so high mortality rate, the chances for the virus to become a large scale epidemic, infecting millions, especially in East- and Southeast Asia, is fairly low. Thais mindset allows for easier population control and social effort. Though the chances are obviously there with any high urban density. However, in cultures where the mindset of people are very different, such as in most of the west and in parts of Africa, that's a whole different story. It can potentially lead to the end of western civilization as we know it. We've already seen what pandemics can do (Spanish flu, The plague...), yet the west just seems completely incapable of dealing with Covid-19. It's disappointing and concerning to be honest. Edited January 12, 2021 by HOAX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placnx Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 hours ago, HOAX said: I first read about the Nipah virus when Covid first broke out a year ago. I said here on this forum this will be a test for us if we will be able to handle a much more serious virus like the Nipah virus. Asia has had several outbreaks recently so its pretty fresh in mind. Since the Nipah virus has so high mortality rate, the chances for the virus to become a large scale epidemic, infecting millions, especially in East- and Southeast Asia, is fairly low. Thais mindset allows for easier population control and social effort. Though the chances are obviously there with any high urban density. However, in cultures where the mindset of people are very different, such as in most of the west and in parts of Africa, that's a whole different story. It can potentially lead to the end of western civilization as we know it. We've already seen what pandemics can do (Spanish flu, The plague...), yet the west just seems completely incapable of dealing with Covid-19. It's disappointing and concerning to be honest. CEPI has commissioned several teams to develop competing vaccines for Nipah, so if a major breakout occurs the world may be able to do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post starky Posted January 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2021 They lost me at jump from non human animals to humans. As opposed to what? Jumping from human animals to humans. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Could we do something like kill all the bats that have the viruses? Or stay the <deleted> away from them? Whichever is most effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumpie Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Bat soup anyone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, BangkokReady said: Could we do something like kill all the bats that have the viruses? Or stay the <deleted> away from them? Whichever is most effective. Bat is back on the menu boys! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabas Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, BangkokReady said: Could we do something like kill all the bats that have the viruses? Or stay the <deleted> away from them? Whichever is most effective. The world keeps sending these Bat Women into caves to drag the bats out, to study, in labs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Sure the Thais will ready some 7* hotels with accompanying price tags on this news ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 We're going to see multiple deadly vira as long as there are humans on this planet , but hopefully this covid-19 has been a wake up call, and governments worldwide will react asap if mysterious outbreaks are happening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman567 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 What about all the stray dogs that have Rabbis that try and bite me every morning when I walk Lets all just lock ourselves in our houses and be scared of everything I am more scared of the Thai drivers to be honest and they dont carry a virus. My car has done 60,000 Klms and i have already worn out a set of brake pads by using my brakes that often to accommodate the idiots on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonowl Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 17 hours ago, webfact said: She and her team have sampled many species. And there lies the problem, stop eating bats, it isn't difficult.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Batman won't be happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said: Batman won't be happy... He's not! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBradford Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 44 minutes ago, Happyman567 said: What about all the stray dogs that have Rabbis that try and bite me every morning when I walk Oy vey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Worth a read. There are some very deadly viruses out there, just waiting to make the jump to humans. Scary. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/22/africa/drc-forest-new-virus-intl/index.html Quote Hunting for 'Disease X' In the Congo rainforest, the doctor who discovered Ebola warns of deadly viruses yet to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 8 hours ago, rabas said: The world keeps sending these Bat Women into caves to drag the bats out, to study, in labs. Yes. They have all these dangerous viruses that we apparently need to study. Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Happyman567 said: What about all the stray dogs that have Rabbis that try and bite me every morning when I walk Lets all just lock ourselves in our houses and be scared of everything I am more scared of the Thai drivers to be honest and they dont carry a virus. My car has done 60,000 Klms and i have already worn out a set of brake pads by using my brakes that often to accommodate the idiots on the road You wouldn't think stray dogs would have the time to study the Torah. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 9:43 PM, webfact said: She and her team have sampled many species. Name and shame those restaurants ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 6:09 AM, BangkokReady said: Could we do something like kill all the bats that have the viruses? Or stay the <deleted> away from them? Whichever is most effective. They eat bats all over Asia, - steamed bat for breakfast, quite tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placnx Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 7:13 AM, Jeffr2 said: Worth a read. There are some very deadly viruses out there, just waiting to make the jump to humans. Scary. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/22/africa/drc-forest-new-virus-intl/index.html This CNN article is very interesting. It describes the early warning system set up in the Congo to detect new emerging threats, even has all the equipment to sequence any new pathogen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 6:25 AM, Happyman567 said: What about all the stray dogs that have Rabbis that try and bite me every morning when I walk Lets all just lock ourselves in our houses and be scared of everything I am more scared of the Thai drivers to be honest and they dont carry a virus. My car has done 60,000 Klms and i have already worn out a set of brake pads by using my brakes that often to accommodate the idiots on the road Maybe you should slow down and be more perceptive to what's going on around you. In 20 years of driving in Thailand I could count on my 10 fingers the number of times I've had to apply emergency braking, of which a few times was contributed to myself for not remaining fully aware of what's going on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) On 1/13/2021 at 7:04 AM, PatOngo said: He's not! Diff... erent , doesn't have a sick buffalo or a live-in "brother" ..... Edited January 14, 2021 by Artisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, placnx said: This CNN article is very interesting. It describes the early warning system set up in the Congo to detect new emerging threats, even has all the equipment to sequence any new pathogen! Ebola is nasty and has literally ruined several countries. They're still trying to recover from previous outbreaks. Horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placnx Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 58 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said: Ebola is nasty and has literally ruined several countries. They're still trying to recover from previous outbreaks. Horrible. But there are at least two vaccines that work, and ring vaccination is effective provided that the outbreak is in an area where it's safe for medical staff to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey611 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 12:13 AM, Jeffr2 said: Worth a read. There are some very deadly viruses out there, just waiting to make the jump to humans. Scary. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/22/africa/drc-forest-new-virus-intl/index.html Unfortunately, I do not trust anything that spouts out of CNN! They are the most depressing organization beyond the UN and the BBC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 2:19 AM, HOAX said: I first read about the Nipah virus when Covid first broke out a year ago. I said here on this forum this will be a test for us if we will be able to handle a much more serious virus like the Nipah virus. Asia has had several outbreaks recently so its pretty fresh in mind. Since the Nipah virus has so high mortality rate, the chances for the virus to become a large scale epidemic, infecting millions, especially in East- and Southeast Asia, is fairly low. Thais mindset allows for easier population control and social effort. Though the chances are obviously there with any high urban density. However, in cultures where the mindset of people are very different, such as in most of the west and in parts of Africa, that's a whole different story. It can potentially lead to the end of western civilization as we know it. We've already seen what pandemics can do (Spanish flu, The plague...), yet the west just seems completely incapable of dealing with Covid-19. It's disappointing and concerning to be honest. Have you seen what happens with ebola in Africa? Nearly had big spread into France because the French refused to apply travel restrictions because many said it was racist. Luckily, the African countries involved put travel stop in place and had courage with tough application. They saved the EU from a deadly epidemic. I agree that the west must change its approach and must stop tolerating selfish people who only think of personal agenda. The good news is that with the new mRNA vaccine technology, we are in much better place to respond. Covid is a dry run for next crisis. On 1/12/2021 at 10:04 AM, starky said: They lost me at jump from non human animals to humans. As opposed to what? Jumping from human animals to humans. yes, humans can transmit to animals. Look at mink farm in Denmark and Canada. Now lions and gorillas are infected from care attendnats. On 1/12/2021 at 11:09 AM, BangkokReady said: Could we do something like kill all the bats that have the viruses? Or stay the <deleted> away from them? Whichever is most effective. On 1/12/2021 at 6:25 PM, Happyman567 said: What about all the stray dogs that have Rabbis that try and bite me every morning when I walk Lets all just lock ourselves in our houses and be scared of everything I am more scared of the Thai drivers to be honest and they dont carry a virus. My car has done 60,000 Klms and i have already worn out a set of brake pads by using my brakes that often to accommodate the idiots on the road The rabbis of dogs try to bite you? I did not know Thai dogs are jewish. This may explain why so many Europeans hate the Thai dogs and want to do harm. And btw, some farang drivers are no better than Thai, especially old farangs who have poor reflexes and poor vision. Saw one old farang nearly back up and run down people at Central parking lot. Then he gets out and yells at women he nearly killed. We can always find examples. Have a go on UK motorway with some of those haulers, or the almost daily reports of speeding super cars and hit and run deaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Patong2021 said: some farang drivers are no better than Thai, Hey I resemble that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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