What should be disclosed is just how many tests have been done thus far. How many of the persons who were in contact with the infected person have been tested? If none, why not?
Are they not testing for fear the numbers would increase? If so that is unethical and dangerous!
... there is one confirmed case in a person who did not travel recently. This can only mean that the government has not tested specific people this person had to have contact with. She could not have gotten the virus from herself. Within 48 hours of the first positive test there should have been at least one other case confirmed if they were doing their jobs properly. So at a minimum this country should have at least TWO confirmed cased NOT only one!!
@Porcupine… while we ride out the storm we can plan for the future. The reason this economy is so vulnerable is because of the lack of planning that has been taking place over the last 4 decades. We put all our eggs in two baskets. One has shriveled to the point of no return and the other is perched on the edge of a cliff. Economies like China's survive because they think 100 years ahead, we are still stuck thinking about a job, feeling good and the next election!
"Dr. Brennen said officials are still tracing her contacts and have not encountered any contacts who are showing symptoms of the disease."
It conveniently does not say that these people were tested, even though we know the asymptomatic infected person can still spread the disease!! It seems idiotic to trace contacts and not test to confirm whether or not they are infected purely to keep apparent cases artificially low. This unethical and deceitful behavior by our public officials is frightening and dangerous!
@ThisIsOurs... a lifetime of poor choices will make the effects of these events unnecessarily more difficult for many people! I people come out of this a little wiser!
Maybe its time to reconsider the pillars of the Bahamian economy, but that would require visionary leadership, which is sorely lacking in this country!. One adverse event and everything shuts down? And just to think, hurricane season is right around the corner!
It is sad that even though this virus has been publicized since December 2019, those in this country who are responsible for plotting the course for an appropriate response seem to still be making things up on the fly! They seem oblivious about the process of planning for worse case scenarios and implementing a plan. We need a little bit more than just "stay at home". God knows this country deserves better!
It about to get rough for everyone, not just taxi drivers. No need to complain, everyone just has to ride this one out! This shows the importance of saving and not living paycheck to paycheck!
It was reported that the infected woman has not traveled recently, which can only mean that she had contact with someone who is moving around the country, quite possibly without any symptoms. This also means that within the next week we can expect the numbers to increase exponentially as that person continues to infect others and so on. I don't have a lot of faith in our government acting in the best interest of the people!
joeblow says...
What should be disclosed is just how many tests have been done thus far. How many of the persons who were in contact with the infected person have been tested? If none, why not?
Are they not testing for fear the numbers would increase? If so that is unethical and dangerous!
On Testing is only available in New Providence, says Sands
Posted 18 March 2020, 10:40 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... there is one confirmed case in a person who did not travel recently. This can only mean that the government has not tested specific people this person had to have contact with. She could not have gotten the virus from herself. Within 48 hours of the first positive test there should have been at least one other case confirmed if they were doing their jobs properly. So at a minimum this country should have at least TWO confirmed cased NOT only one!!
On SHUTDOWN: PM to unveil package of drastic measures to stop virus spread
Posted 18 March 2020, 10:35 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@Porcupine… while we ride out the storm we can plan for the future. The reason this economy is so vulnerable is because of the lack of planning that has been taking place over the last 4 decades. We put all our eggs in two baskets. One has shriveled to the point of no return and the other is perched on the edge of a cliff.
Economies like China's survive because they think 100 years ahead, we are still stuck thinking about a job, feeling good and the next election!
On Atlantis staff asked to take unpaid leave
Posted 17 March 2020, 9 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
"Dr. Brennen said officials are still tracing her contacts and have not encountered any contacts who are showing symptoms of the disease."
It conveniently does not say that these people were tested, even though we know the asymptomatic infected person can still spread the disease!! It seems idiotic to trace contacts and not test to confirm whether or not they are infected purely to keep apparent cases artificially low. This unethical and deceitful behavior by our public officials is frightening and dangerous!
On Bahamas feels effects of global coronavirus crisis
Posted 17 March 2020, 7:06 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@ThisIsOurs... a lifetime of poor choices will make the effects of these events unnecessarily more difficult for many people! I people come out of this a little wiser!
On Bahamas feels effects of global coronavirus crisis
Posted 17 March 2020, 7 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
There is nothing to decide! It is stupid and reckless to proceed with public gatherings at this time!!
On Christian Council to decide soon on services
Posted 17 March 2020, 6:58 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Maybe its time to reconsider the pillars of the Bahamian economy, but that would require visionary leadership, which is sorely lacking in this country!. One adverse event and everything shuts down? And just to think, hurricane season is right around the corner!
On Atlantis staff asked to take unpaid leave
Posted 17 March 2020, 11:47 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It is sad that even though this virus has been publicized since December 2019, those in this country who are responsible for plotting the course for an appropriate response seem to still be making things up on the fly! They seem oblivious about the process of planning for worse case scenarios and implementing a plan. We need a little bit more than just "stay at home". God knows this country deserves better!
On 'Not enough respirators for a severe outbreak'
Posted 16 March 2020, 5:52 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It about to get rough for everyone, not just taxi drivers. No need to complain, everyone just has to ride this one out! This shows the importance of saving and not living paycheck to paycheck!
On Taxi chief: 'Never so close to annihilation'
Posted 16 March 2020, 3:10 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It was reported that the infected woman has not traveled recently, which can only mean that she had contact with someone who is moving around the country, quite possibly without any symptoms. This also means that within the next week we can expect the numbers to increase exponentially as that person continues to infect others and so on. I don't have a lot of faith in our government acting in the best interest of the people!
Things are about to get interesting!!
On Ministry takes action over clinic visited by woman with coronavirus
Posted 16 March 2020, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal