Ok peep this: there will be no vaccine for covid-19 pandemic. If a vaccine is developed, it will be long after the virus has disappeared. And if it is developed the efficacy rate will be below 60 %. Meaning more than half the people taking the vaccine will not be protected. And the vaccine will be even less effective among old people. A vaccine will be less than 20 % effective in protecting persons over the age of 60 years. And because the virus mutates,a vaccine will be required once a year and maybe twice or more annually.

The look on their faces has changed. When you drive through the inner city, there are people sitting around, some still in lines at the food stores or the atm. And the look on there faces is different from the first two lockdowns . Not a look of desperation or fear but one of survival but with inner peace. And it’s no longer a fear of Corona but an acceptance of the situation these Bahamians, like many people around the world find themselves in. I ain’t as worried about corona as I am about getting something to eat or making sure my children or my family straight.

Some of the bigger and more popular retailers bhad to close fue to Corona outbreaks amongst byhrirvstaff. And government departments keep having to close. Road traffic,despite offering curbside service, had to close several times. And many of the major cities that have seen surges in corona cases have implemented some form of restrictions on retailers and ordered others to close. So ay this point comply for another week or two and see what happens.

Actually the number of US states seeing record-breaking surges has jumped to 45

With 40 of the 50 US states seeing surges in Corona that are setting records in both new cases and deaths, An opening this year will probably be in preparation (a dry run for next year). As a matter of fact. an expert in epidemics said the United States has a two-week window to do something about the surging cases else it will face the plight that Europe is experiencing. Most European countries have seen surging Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations and deaths that have pushed them back to ground zero. And the cases and hospitalizations and deaths no longer involve older people but young and more healthy persons. So now these countries have to do lockdowns and curfews and some businesses have restrictions. Others have to close. Just where does The Bahamas fit in on the scheme of things?

When the covid-29 virus appeared in March, it was predicted that 1:3 of the Bahamian population or approximately 135,000 persons will contract the virus. Of that amount 10% or 13,500 persons will be such to the point of requiring hospitalization and some will be critical. And around 450 deaths were also projected. Considering this country (and most of the world) are in the middle of the second wave and considering there is the possibility of a third wave (that is projected to be short lived and less deadly) these numbers seem to be on target.

As was with Sbaco and Bimini, this doctor should the results of the curfew:lockdown will not be seen until the middle of the second week and with New Providence and Abaco not going into a full 7 day lockdown, it may be a few days longer. One epidemic/pandemic expert suggests taking reasonable measures, such as wearing of masks, social distancing, avoiding large gatherings etc., along with limited curfews and lockdowns but allowing the virus to burn itself out.’ He feels that once a certain percentage of the population is infected, the virus will wear off and disappear as those infected will act like a vaccine and protect those who didn’t contract the virus.

Studies offer new evidence for possible link between blood type and COVID-19 susceptibility
Individuals with blood type O may have lowest risk of infection; individuals with A and AB may have increased risk of severe clinical outcomes

And 192 cases yesterday Wednesday!

Their plan is to criticize until they beget their hands in the cookie jar and find its empty