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by paparazzi
Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - News and Discussion
Replies: 3506
Views: 657931
New Zealand

Re: Outbreak of Unidentified Coronavirus In China as New Year Approaches

Vaccines for SARS were problematic to develop . Many potiential vaccines turned out worse than not having vaccine in trials. So a vaccine for this Wuhan virus is likely sometime away. The key is to keep the number of infections below the point where medical facilities are over run. Countries outside...
by paparazzi
Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - News and Discussion
Replies: 3506
Views: 657931
New Zealand

Re: Outbreak of Unidentified Coronavirus In China as New Year Approaches

The problem is you need to quarantine people who may develop illness as many are spreading the virus without displaying illness. Thats a difficult task.

The other less attractive option is let it burn out meaning a widespread problem throughout the world. This will bring about herd immunity.
by paparazzi
Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Coronavirus: Who has contacts in hospitals, MOH or other entities?
Replies: 57
Views: 13895
New Zealand

Re: Coronavirus: Who has contacts in hospitals, MOH or other entities?

Research on virus on surfaces. Only have SARS Virus data. On stainless steel surface SARS Virus at 4 degrees virus lasts up to 20 days. At 20 degrees up to 24 hours. High humidity and low humidity results same. Virus lived longer. Moderate humidity virus didnt survive as long. Sunlight killed virus ...
by paparazzi
Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:04 am
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - News and Discussion
Replies: 3506
Views: 657931
New Zealand

Re: Outbreak of Unidentified Coronavirus In China as New Year Approaches

Japan's health minister said another 41 passengers on the stricken cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, have been diagnosed with coronavirus — bringing the total to 61.

I'm starting to think that Cambodia must have some special magic going on. Only 1 reported case and with full recovery.!!!!!!!
by paparazzi
Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - News and Discussion
Replies: 3506
Views: 657931
New Zealand

Re: Outbreak of Unidentified Coronavirus In China as New Year Approaches

With a World economic power in shut down the markets going up seems out of step with reality. Seems some Governments, especially the Chinese, are pumping huge amounts of money into their economy. Question is how long can they sustain this??? Markets seem to reflect the input of money plus a confiden...
by paparazzi
Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam Visa Changes in JuIy 2020.
Replies: 77
Views: 27593
New Zealand

Re: Vietnam Visa Changes in JuIy 2020.

Eli the bike guy new You Tube video looks at a visa extention rather than going out each month. Check it out. Looks like maybe an extention every month is possible up to 3 months. Can be denied at any stage. Tie up your passport for 5 days every month but may be better option than going for border r...
by paparazzi
Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - News and Discussion
Replies: 3506
Views: 657931
New Zealand

Re: Outbreak of Unidentified Coronavirus In China as New Year Approaches

Seems children not showing up in dead. Wonder if children have some benefit from immunisation injections early in life.

Seems males from 40 plus especially at risk.
by paparazzi
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - News and Discussion
Replies: 3506
Views: 657931
New Zealand

Re: Outbreak of Unidentified Coronavirus In China as New Year Approaches

On the issue of travel insurance ot Expat Insurance l wonder how long before we see new policies exclude countries hit hard by virus.

Buy a policy now if you want cover.