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This virus is different from other viruses that cause colds and flus because it can be spread WITHOUT a person having any symptoms. In fact, many people many have no fevers at all, some people simply feel tired. This is complicated by the fact that this virus is present DURING a flu season, making it more difficult to determine if those who have symptoms have it because of usual viruses or COVID 19.

It is also believed the virus can be spread by contact since it has been found to live up to 9 days on surfaces, hence the suggestion of frequent hand washing and cleaning surfaces with a suitable disinfectant.

At the end of the day eat properly (which is something most Bahamians do not do), avoid public places if possible, wash hands often after contact with others, don't go to visit elderly relatives if you don't feel well and avoid touching the face or eyes with unwashed hands!

If all else fails and symptoms worsen, call an ambulance. Don't just go to the emergency room because you might pick up something you do not have!

Pray and hope for the best!

But expect there be increased panic that sets in when the Colony's comrade PopoulacesOrdinary, are **worried scared stiff over not seeing evidence of proactive steps** being taken to the new coronoavirus by their government. This is not a **government thing** - nor a **me** thing - it's a **we** thing. We all **want** to work with **we** government. It's the only **constitutionally elected one** we have. **Shine some light on your much promised transparency.** Yeah, no?

My panic set in immediately after the outcome of the May 2017 general election. Hubert Ingraham did our country a great disservice by his dreadful sore loser conduct following his last defeat to Perry Christie. Ingraham left a great vacuum rather than attempting to assist in finding a suitably qualified successor leader for the FNM as the minority government following Christie's win. That fateful mistake by Ingraham allowed the very incompetent, arrogant and nasty Minnis to bully his way to the leadership post of the then FNM minority government. The vast majority of the Bahamian people are now paying a very dear price for Ingraham's sore loser behavior at that most critical point in time in the history of politics in our country.

Isn't it time that the Commonwealth of the Bahamas declare emmergency measures have trained units mobilized inspecting areas. Declaring National Emmergency. Shutting down areas commonly frequented like Gambling houses some hundreds of them in urban areas....... Sharing supplies that urban impoverished areas can use, going onto shantytowns bilingual information etc. Its the peoples time to now render assistance znd not 2 weeks before election.

**which idiot genius is responsible for this asinine factless editorial?**

Firstly, Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands saying the country expects a worst-case scenario of 400 cases of coronavirus, and that it would take a considerable period of time is totally, absolutely incorrect, irresponsible, and not based on a shred of scientific data!. Actually, – if you look at how the virus has affected Italy, weeks had passed since a first case before minimal measures were put in place by the government to restrict movement were put in place, and the result of this half stepping measure by the Italian government proved an unimaginable devastating failure and nightmare of epic proportions. The end result being the shut down of the entire country with a population of 60 million people.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/eu…

The Bahamas can either learn from Italy's fatal mistakes, bite the bullet now and institute a "controlled" shut down of the country for 30 days to allow the virus to run its course, or we can play the normal idiotic, stupid political "wait until its too late" games and allow the virus to overwhelm us, resulting in the U.S. declaring us a "no go destination" due to unchecked Covid19 as they have done with the E.U.

This is a total no-brainer even for Christie and Ingraham. Let's see what our elected geniuses conclude.

Unfortunately, you are right.
Especially now that they are saying it IS being transmitted by people with no symptoms.

I heard Laing say "*testing won't cure the disease*" basically dismissing persons calling for more testing. I was a little shocked. There's already accounts that early and wide spread testing is how Singapore has avoided the exponential spike seen in Italy and China. The problem is I'm not sure what capacity we have to get sufficient test kits. They don't have enough in the US for even their population.

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Dr. Sands is completely wrong in his prediction. There is nobody on earth who has immunity to this disease. He has no basis for this irresponsible remark when epidemiology experts are saying populations could experience up to 80% of their populations contracting it. He should be focused on informing us exactly how many respirators exist in the entire country and preparing the ground for many cases. We already know that PMH is woefully unprepared for this situation. Under the best of circumstances, we have people in gurneys in the halls. Our shortsightedness in allowing a chronic shortage of nurses, facilities, and medicines will assure that we will have the greatest number of casualties due to lack of available medical care. Most people with this virus, given the proper health support, will survive. Most of the thousands of deaths now being recorded are due to lack of available hospital services and the health condition of the elderly. Our health care system must also continue the ongoing and regular hospital services needed by our population, in general. This is a catastrophe in the making and the government of The Bahamas must institute measures such as closing all schools and public gatherings to minimize the outbreak numbers such that our limited medical facilities at PMH and Doctor's Hospital are not overwhelmed. The time for action has already passed. Why are we still waffling? Sands, get a grip and take significant preventative measures. Older people must not go out. Close the schools. Discourage public gatherings. Close ports of entry. Inform the public of the number and amounts of critical medical resources this country has available. Perhaps we need to consult with "experts" outside our country for advice.

"*But you don’t need to stock up on a year’s worth of toilet paper*"

True story Madam editor: I've been thinking for over 10 years on the need to stock up on cases of toilet paper and canned good "*in the event of*". The only thing that's precluded execution is the question of where to store it safely!? All the planning would be worthless if the minute "*the event*" happened roaving bandits came and took it all.

well yeah but the tp would be stored next to the tuna sardines potatoes seeds water ...the bandits might notice them...I'm not sure...