Also, with respect to the vaccine it's important that you understand the difference between the annual flu vaccine and the potential Covid 19 vaccine.
The seasonal flu vaccine is made up of several flu vaccines, which may be different each year, the composition of which is determined each year based on surveillance data of which types are currently circulating and forecast to circulate (this is done by info from USA, UK, Japan, China & Australia). The vaccine might have a different composition depending on whether you live in the Northern or Southern Hemispheres. It's pretty much guess work, which is why the success rate of the annual flu vaccine isn't that great.
For Covid 19, we already know it's exact DNA profile and composition so it is a very specific target to develop a vaccine for, (think Small Pox), so no guess work is required unlike with the annual flu shot.
Sorry Mudda, I think you are getting confused. They are caused by different viruses.
The 'regular' flu (and I emphasize the word regular), is NOT a Corona virus. Like Covid-19, the 'regular' flu is an infectious respiratory illness, but is caused by a totally different virus, even though symptoms are very similar. In fact 'regular' flu (Influenza) is caused by any of several different types and strains of influenza virus, with the onset of symptoms occurring generally sooner than with Covid-19. The 'irregular' types of flu (and now I emphasize the word irregular), would also include SARS or MERS etc. and are caused by Coronaviruses.
The following is taken from the CDC website:
*"Common human coronaviruses, including types 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1, usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. Most people get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their lives. This information applies to common human coronaviruses **and should not be confused** with coronavirus disease 2019 (formerly referred to as 2019 Novel Coronavirus)." - The bold type is not from me, but from the CDC website
Lower gas prices typically trail oil price by a few months. I think most oil is purchased on the 'futures market' so gas companies are locked into a fixed contract at the 'future price'. So when oil prices drop, they are still required to purchase the oil at the original price. They buy new future contracts at the now lower price. In theory if oil prices then go back up, they can still buy at the lower price for the duration of the contract.
*What about that vaccine that President Trump talked about that appears to work well with malaria cases? I have yet to hear any of our medical people talk about this. I understand that it is very expensive but what is money when it comes down to saving if only one Bahamian life?*
I don't know this guy, but it sounds like he is/was something to do with PLP. The above quote clearly shows he has no idea what he is talking about. President Trump, even with his confusing and minimal understanding, never mentioned a 'vaccine' for Malaria. He was talking about Chloroquine which is an oral, chemically synthesized tablet for treating malaria. Vaccines are a totally different science and preventative treatment. And, to my knowledge there is currently no scientific data from controlled studies with placebo cohorts, to support that Chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19 patients.
Mr Bodie, please do thorough research before writing your opinions. This is how people that look up to you, inadvertently spread fake information/news
*Other concerns highlighted by Dr Bassett are that some doctors have not received proper training in putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE) nor proper N-95 mask fitting.*
Oh boy, I'm not a doctor but I sure as hell no how to put on an N95 mask correctly. It's not rocket science (or should that be neuroscience?). I'm pretty sure I could also teach myself in 5 minutes, the correct way to put on PPE. These doctors are smart people, surely it's not beyond their own capabilities.?
I wouldn't call a sample size of 3,300 people 'mass testing'. You have nearly 100 times that many people living in New Providence. A logistical nightmare to organize and test that many Bahamians
You really think that is possible and probable? I don't! Imagine trying to get people to stay in sectors while the testing is done and waiting for the results. In the interim, people whose original test comes back negative could have contracted the virus. not to mention there is always a possibility of false positives or false negatives. Like I said before, totally not feasible
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On Ward infection ‘massive blow’ to health teams
Posted 22 April 2020, 6:18 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
Also, with respect to the vaccine it's important that you understand the difference between the annual flu vaccine and the potential Covid 19 vaccine.
The seasonal flu vaccine is made up of several flu vaccines, which may be different each year, the composition of which is determined each year based on surveillance data of which types are currently circulating and forecast to circulate (this is done by info from USA, UK, Japan, China & Australia). The vaccine might have a different composition depending on whether you live in the Northern or Southern Hemispheres.
It's pretty much guess work, which is why the success rate of the annual flu vaccine isn't that great.
For Covid 19, we already know it's exact DNA profile and composition so it is a very specific target to develop a vaccine for, (think Small Pox), so no guess work is required unlike with the annual flu shot.
Hope this clears up any confusion
On Ward infection ‘massive blow’ to health teams
Posted 22 April 2020, 6:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
Sorry Mudda, I think you are getting confused. They are caused by different viruses.
The 'regular' flu (and I emphasize the word regular), is NOT a Corona virus. Like Covid-19, the 'regular' flu is an infectious respiratory illness, but is caused by a totally different virus, even though symptoms are very similar. In fact 'regular' flu (Influenza) is caused by any of several different types and strains of influenza virus, with the onset of symptoms occurring generally sooner than with Covid-19.
The 'irregular' types of flu (and now I emphasize the word irregular), would also include SARS or MERS etc. and are caused by Coronaviruses.
The following is taken from the CDC website:
*"Common human coronaviruses, including types 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1, usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. Most people get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their lives. This information applies to common human coronaviruses **and should not be confused** with coronavirus disease 2019 (formerly referred to as 2019 Novel Coronavirus)." - The bold type is not from me, but from the CDC website
On Ward infection ‘massive blow’ to health teams
Posted 22 April 2020, 5:50 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
posted in wrong place
On Ward infection ‘massive blow’ to health teams
Posted 22 April 2020, 5:48 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
Yeah, me too. And no political diatribe either. Hope it continues.
On Police investigate as officers present at liquor store
Posted 18 April 2020, 4:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
Lower gas prices typically trail oil price by a few months. I think most oil is purchased on the 'futures market' so gas companies are locked into a fixed contract at the 'future price'. So when oil prices drop, they are still required to purchase the oil at the original price. They buy new future contracts at the now lower price. In theory if oil prices then go back up, they can still buy at the lower price for the duration of the contract.
On BPL finances ‘more perilous every day’
Posted 17 April 2020, 4:53 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
*What about that vaccine that President Trump talked about that appears to work well with malaria cases? I have yet to hear any of our medical people talk about this. I understand that it is very expensive but what is money when it comes down to saving if only one Bahamian life?*
I don't know this guy, but it sounds like he is/was something to do with PLP. The above quote clearly shows he has no idea what he is talking about. President Trump, even with his confusing and minimal understanding, never mentioned a 'vaccine' for Malaria. He was talking about Chloroquine which is an oral, chemically synthesized tablet for treating malaria. Vaccines are a totally different science and preventative treatment. And, to my knowledge there is currently no scientific data from controlled studies with placebo cohorts, to support that Chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19 patients.
Mr Bodie, please do thorough research before writing your opinions. This is how people that look up to you, inadvertently spread fake information/news
On All is not lost
Posted 16 April 2020, 5:13 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
*Other concerns highlighted by Dr Bassett are that some doctors have not received proper training in putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE) nor proper N-95 mask fitting.*
Oh boy, I'm not a doctor but I sure as hell no how to put on an N95 mask correctly. It's not rocket science (or should that be neuroscience?). I'm pretty sure I could also teach myself in 5 minutes, the correct way to put on PPE. These doctors are smart people, surely it's not beyond their own capabilities.?
On ‘We didn’t threaten doctors’
Posted 15 April 2020, 4:32 p.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
I wouldn't call a sample size of 3,300 people 'mass testing'. You have nearly 100 times that many people living in New Providence. A logistical nightmare to organize and test that many Bahamians
On SATURDAY: Four newly confirmed cases of COVID-19; 46 in total
Posted 12 April 2020, 2:27 a.m. Suggest removal
Bobsyeruncle says...
You really think that is possible and probable? I don't! Imagine trying to get people to stay in sectors while the testing is done and waiting for the results. In the interim, people whose original test comes back negative could have contracted the virus. not to mention there is always a possibility of false positives or false negatives. Like I said before, totally not feasible
On SATURDAY: Four newly confirmed cases of COVID-19; 46 in total
Posted 12 April 2020, 2:22 a.m. Suggest removal