These guys are always behind the 8 ball. A complete shut down should have taken place about 4 weeks ago. They were too busy trying to figure out what the economic impact would be after announcing the first case and delayed being proactive. They still allowed flights in from known covid19areas AFTER announcing positive cases in Nassau. They decided to take a measured approach after it was clear that they could no longer control the narrative. Now its too little too late.
People do not understand that a virus cannot spread without a host. If people stayed home weeks ago there would be nowhere for the virus to go and a lot of this would be behind us. We need to be a virus free destination BEFORE areas we need tourists from are virus free, so that we are truly ready to reopen. Anyways, lets see what happens!
...umm yes they can offer some protection if the right mask is worn in the right way. This virus is estimated to be about 0.1 microns in diameter. Because it is coated with body fluids in droplet form (meaning saliva or nasal discharge ) it is about 0.5 microns. Any mask that has a 0.3 micron filter system can offer protection (N95, P95 etc.) and is ideal in closed environments. Surgical face masks can offer some protection in open environments, but are not as effective in closed environments. Hand and face washing with soap is still essential (or hand sanitizer).
When I suggested stocking up on certain masks in early February from Amazon, certain bloggers scoffed and thought it was an overreaction. Well I have a good supply while there is a shortage of the right masks and will wait for this storm to pass while following necessary protocol! I learned a long time ago not to rely on the information given by government appointed health authorities when there are more authoritative sources!
...I was not referencing the asymptomatic general public,but testing asymptomatic health care workers is priority, because they are at higher risk due to repeated exposure and can carry the virus home to other relatives if they do not live alone. If they live alone they may be tempted to go out to the grocery stores etc. This is why GPS monitoring of positive patients should be a consideration as well!!
This is what happens when we elect people who have not one iota of common sense! We, the Bahamian voters are to blame for the mess we are in. We elect people who cannot manage their own personal lives and expect them to manage the country and perform miracles!
... no, to stop the virus people have to self distance. With or without testing, the virus CANNOT spread without a new host . The entire country should have been shut down for 3-4 weeks about 4 weeks ago, with PPEs for the most essential workers.
If people stay still, even if infected and symptomatic they cannot spread it!
... the government is not your provider! This entitlement mentality is what has this country stuck at fourth world status! People simply need to speak with their landlords and work something out. Most will comply especially if the tenant was a reliable one!
… @happyfly onset of symptoms for this virus is approximately 5 days but can extend up to nine or so. If infected people with no symptoms stay at home, even if others are infected and develop no symptoms they would have cleared the infection within 3 weeks. If they are not moving around they cannot spread it to others. It is the spread of asymptomatic people that is creating all the problems! So yes, it is very possible if people stay their behinds at home the so called spike will not occur!! This is already obvious in several states in the US when social distancing initiatives were implemented early.
joeblow says...
These guys are always behind the 8 ball. A complete shut down should have taken place about 4 weeks ago. They were too busy trying to figure out what the economic impact would be after announcing the first case and delayed being proactive. They still allowed flights in from known covid19areas AFTER announcing positive cases in Nassau. They decided to take a measured approach after it was clear that they could no longer control the narrative. Now its too little too late.
People do not understand that a virus cannot spread without a host. If people stayed home weeks ago there would be nowhere for the virus to go and a lot of this would be behind us. We need to be a virus free destination BEFORE areas we need tourists from are virus free, so that we are truly ready to reopen. Anyways, lets see what happens!
On BREAKING NEWS: Six new cases of COVID-19, first death confirmed
Posted 1 April 2020, 7:07 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
...umm yes they can offer some protection if the right mask is worn in the right way. This virus is estimated to be about 0.1 microns in diameter. Because it is coated with body fluids in droplet form (meaning saliva or nasal discharge ) it is about 0.5 microns. Any mask that has a 0.3 micron filter system can offer protection (N95, P95 etc.) and is ideal in closed environments. Surgical face masks can offer some protection in open environments, but are not as effective in closed environments. Hand and face washing with soap is still essential (or hand sanitizer).
When I suggested stocking up on certain masks in early February from Amazon, certain bloggers scoffed and thought it was an overreaction. Well I have a good supply while there is a shortage of the right masks and will wait for this storm to pass while following necessary protocol! I learned a long time ago not to rely on the information given by government appointed health authorities when there are more authoritative sources!
On ‘Face masks may offer some more protection’
Posted 1 April 2020, 6:52 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@islandgal1.. financial resources might be an issue! You can't live on air and good looks in a foreign country!
On Shakara's stuck in US on her journey from Japan
Posted 1 April 2020, 10:28 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
...I was not referencing the asymptomatic general public,but testing asymptomatic health care workers is priority, because they are at higher risk due to repeated exposure and can carry the virus home to other relatives if they do not live alone. If they live alone they may be tempted to go out to the grocery stores etc. This is why GPS monitoring of positive patients should be a consideration as well!!
On 14 clinic workers told to self-isolate
Posted 1 April 2020, 10:19 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This is what happens when we elect people who have not one iota of common sense! We, the Bahamian voters are to blame for the mess we are in. We elect people who cannot manage their own personal lives and expect them to manage the country and perform miracles!
On Licence misery for motorists
Posted 1 April 2020, 10:17 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... no, to stop the virus people have to self distance. With or without testing, the virus CANNOT spread without a new host . The entire country should have been shut down for 3-4 weeks about 4 weeks ago, with PPEs for the most essential workers.
If people stay still, even if infected and symptomatic they cannot spread it!
On EDITORIAL: The cost of the coronavirus battle
Posted 1 April 2020, 10:13 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the government is not your provider! This entitlement mentality is what has this country stuck at fourth world status! People simply need to speak with their landlords and work something out. Most will comply especially if the tenant was a reliable one!
On Bethel urges landlords to be lenient with rent
Posted 1 April 2020, 8:36 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@bahamianson... I am pretty sure an aloe induced diarrhea will not stop the spread of this virus!
On COVID-19 test results awaited after Bimini woman dies
Posted 31 March 2020, 8:41 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… social distancing also stops it, that is the low tech approach to control spread! If the virus does not go from host to host it cannot survive!!
Proper vaccines take years to develop, rushed vaccines are known to cause problems!
On COVID-19 test results awaited after Bimini woman dies
Posted 31 March 2020, 8:40 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… @happyfly onset of symptoms for this virus is approximately 5 days but can extend up to nine or so. If infected people with no symptoms stay at home, even if others are infected and develop no symptoms they would have cleared the infection within 3 weeks. If they are not moving around they cannot spread it to others. It is the spread of asymptomatic people that is creating all the problems! So yes, it is very possible if people stay their behinds at home the so called spike will not occur!! This is already obvious in several states in the US when social distancing initiatives were implemented early.
On COVID-19 test results awaited after Bimini woman dies
Posted 31 March 2020, 8:37 p.m. Suggest removal