While people talk about seal level rise and man made 'global warming', nobody talks about new island formation, increased subaquatic volcanic activity causing melting of polar ice or plate tectonic activity in the whole equation. But I bet the issue is a simple man made problem that will be solved by more solar panels and electric vehicles!!
Too many left vulnerable and it is likely infection rates will increase.
Government should consider, in addition to what is already proposed:
Food stores should be open 7 days per week
One designated shopper should be enforced for all business (people should not be roaming through stores in groups of two or more).
Government must get rid of these ridiculous poorly fitting cloth masks that offer no protection to those who wear them and encourage the use of surgical masks or another equivalent
Police should screen cars to ensure that more than one passenger is not in a vehicle without proper cause
This was well crafted political theater to save his political hide. He knew another lockdown could have resulted in an uproar and more internal stress in the FNM.
We will continue to have deaths almost on a daily basis for some time because of those already infected and it is also likely that some Bahamians will not use discretion and continue to social distance.
People still do not understand the concept of having a designated shopper. Today, I had to walk around several sets of couples strolling through the grocery store like they on vacation. It is guaranteed that the number of cases will increase. So sad!!
I can only hope business owners impose standards to ensure that their businesses are not jeopardized and forced to close again.
@Cobalt... and despite the global nature of the pandemic different countries have had different experiences based on how they approached the same problem. Consequently, there is a direct correlation between specific actions taken and spread of the virus.
... Swedens approach resulted in it having 2-3 times as many deaths compared to other Nordic countries. They were willing to allow their population to be exposed to the risk of death in order to protect the economy. That is immoral in any language!
@castaway ... my friend you are incredibly naïve if you do not understand the inefficiencies in the public health system that are contributing to the spread of this virus! The primary reason for covid-19 spread is a failure to quarantine people who are positive. Government clinics and covid hotlines are simply telling people with mild symptoms to stay at home. These people are still moving around because they feel well and are spreading the disease. You can be sure grocery shopping in anticipation of another lockdown will contribute greatly to an increase in numbers over the next two weeks! The government is not testing enough of the people who need to be tested!
... obese or not this woman risked her life everyday she went to work during this pandemic! From an extremely reliable source at Sandilands I was told that nurses at Sandilands were concerned about their exposure to known covid-19 cases there and were asking to be tested but were turned away from the South Beach clinic and told to go back to work or pay the $250 Doctors Hospital charges to do the test. Consistently we have heard reports of government not taking proper care of front line workers with PPE's or testing. Sad state of affairs, but to read the platitudes to the deceased from those in the ministry of Health is even more tragic!!
joeblow says...
While people talk about seal level rise and man made 'global warming', nobody talks about new island formation, increased subaquatic volcanic activity causing melting of polar ice or plate tectonic activity in the whole equation. But I bet the issue is a simple man made problem that will be solved by more solar panels and electric vehicles!!
On Global warming’s huge threat to Bahamas
Posted 26 August 2020, 8:22 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Too many left vulnerable and it is likely infection rates will increase.
Government should consider, in addition to what is already proposed:
Food stores should be open 7 days per week
One designated shopper should be enforced for all business (people should not be roaming through stores in groups of two or more).
Government must get rid of these ridiculous poorly fitting cloth masks that offer no protection to those who wear them and encourage the use of surgical masks or another equivalent
Police should screen cars to ensure that more than one passenger is not in a vehicle without proper cause
Antibody testing should be implemented since there is now ample evidence that it is unlikely for a person to get this infection twice so people who have already had this infection can get back to work https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/he...">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/he...
Those having COVID parties or other mass gatherings should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
Buses should be allowed to run at 50% capacity (if profitable to them) with windows down
Government should make no further decisions without first consulting the people, since they lack the ability to think rationally.
We don't need another lockdown just smarter more sensitive decision makers.
On PM's address 'struck the COVID-9 balance'
Posted 25 August 2020, 2:25 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I wonder how many wire transfers coming from Haiti!
On Hardship sign: Incoming wire transfers 'doubling'
Posted 25 August 2020, 2:20 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I'm sure she is a lovely person, but she does not inspire confidence or exude competence. She should step down immediately!
On Dashboard mistakes revised to clean up previous errors
Posted 25 August 2020, 9:29 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This was well crafted political theater to save his political hide. He knew another lockdown could have resulted in an uproar and more internal stress in the FNM.
We will continue to have deaths almost on a daily basis for some time because of those already infected and it is also likely that some Bahamians will not use discretion and continue to social distance.
People still do not understand the concept of having a designated shopper. Today, I had to walk around several sets of couples strolling through the grocery store like they on vacation. It is guaranteed that the number of cases will increase. So sad!!
I can only hope business owners impose standards to ensure that their businesses are not jeopardized and forced to close again.
On UPDATED: Most New Providence businesses can open on August 31, no hard lockdown needed
Posted 24 August 2020, 7:13 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@Cobalt... and despite the global nature of the pandemic different countries have had different experiences based on how they approached the same problem. Consequently, there is a direct correlation between specific actions taken and spread of the virus.
Reading this article might help!
https://time.com/5851633/best-global-re…
On Another six added to virus death toll
Posted 24 August 2020, 1:59 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... Swedens approach resulted in it having 2-3 times as many deaths compared to other Nordic countries. They were willing to allow their population to be exposed to the risk of death in order to protect the economy. That is immoral in any language!
On 62 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths reported on Saturday
Posted 23 August 2020, 6:12 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@castaway ... my friend you are incredibly naïve if you do not understand the inefficiencies in the public health system that are contributing to the spread of this virus! The primary reason for covid-19 spread is a failure to quarantine people who are positive. Government clinics and covid hotlines are simply telling people with mild symptoms to stay at home. These people are still moving around because they feel well and are spreading the disease. You can be sure grocery shopping in anticipation of another lockdown will contribute greatly to an increase in numbers over the next two weeks! The government is not testing enough of the people who need to be tested!
On Five deaths, 93 COVID-19 cases reported on Friday
Posted 22 August 2020, 9:16 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... obese or not this woman risked her life everyday she went to work during this pandemic! From an extremely reliable source at Sandilands I was told that nurses at Sandilands were concerned about their exposure to known covid-19 cases there and were asking to be tested but were turned away from the South Beach clinic and told to go back to work or pay the $250 Doctors Hospital charges to do the test.
Consistently we have heard reports of government not taking proper care of front line workers with PPE's or testing. Sad state of affairs, but to read the platitudes to the deceased from those in the ministry of Health is even more tragic!!
On UPDATED: Sandilands nurse dies of COVID-19
Posted 22 August 2020, 9:05 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Prayer is a wonderful thing, but removing idiots who make bad decisions is wonderful too!
On Sorry language of the lockdown
Posted 21 August 2020, 7 p.m. Suggest removal