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Temporary sub-forum for all news, updates, developments and discussion on Coronavirus/Covid-19 in Hua Hin, Thailand and globally. Any and all topics on the outbreak will be moved into this forum for ease of information access.
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Re: China Coronavirus (Covid-19)

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UK and Thai have similar ish ball park populations.

Don't see why Thai should have only 9% of UK cases and less than 1% deaths. Just doesn't seem right to me.

Personal hygiene here is a lot less than UK for certain. Food shops etc not as fussy re clean hands, gloves etc.

Ok maybe not last month or so but prior to that....

Unless this hot weather theory is actually true

Or UK just got a head start?

I fear this a runaway train and nothings gonna stop it!

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"Beautiful message from Bill Gates"

Subject:
What is the Corona/ Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us?

I’m a strong believer that there is a spiritual purpose behind everything that happens, whether that is what we perceive as being good or being bad.

As I meditate upon this, I want to share with you what I feel the Corona/ Covid-19 virus is really doing to us:

1) It is reminding us that we are all equal, regardless of our culture, religion, occupation, financial situation or how famous we are. This disease treats us all equally, perhaps we should to. If you don’t believe me,
just ask Tom Hanks.

2) It is reminding us that we are all connected and something that affects one person has an effect on another. It is reminding us that the false borders that we have put up have little value as this virus does not need a passport. It is reminding us, by oppressing us for a short time, of those in this world whose whole life is spent in oppression.

3) It is reminding us of how precious our health is and how we have moved to neglect it through eating nutrient poor manufactured food and drinking water that is contaminated with chemicals upon chemicals. If we don’t look after our health, we will, of course, get sick.

4) It is reminding us of the shortness of life and of what is most important for us to do, which is to help each other, especially those who are old or sick. Our purpose is not to buy toilet roll.

5) It is reminding us of how materialistic our society has become and how, when in times of difficulty, we remember that it’s the essentials that we need (food, water, medicine)
as opposed to the luxuries that we sometimes unnecessarily give value to.

6) It is reminding us of how important our family and home life is and how much we have neglected this. It is forcing us back into our houses so we can rebuild them into our home and
to strengthen our family unit.

7) It is reminding us that our true work is not our job, that is what we do, not what we were created to do.
Our true work is to look after each other, to protect each other and to be of benefit to one another.

8) It is reminding us to keep our egos in check. It is reminding us that no matter how great we think we are or how great others think we are,
a virus can bring our world to a standstill.

9) It is reminding us that the power of freewill is in our hands. We can choose to cooperate and help each other, to share, to give, to help and to support each other or we can choose to be selfish, to hoard, to look after
only our self. Indeed, it is difficulties that bring out our true colors.

10) It is reminding us that we can be patient, or we can panic. We can either understand that this type of situation has happened many times before in history and will pass, or we can panic and see it as the end of the world and, consequently, cause ourselves more harm than good.

11) It is reminding us that this can either be an end or a new beginning. This can be a time of reflection and understanding, where we learn from our mistakes, or it can be the start of a cycle which will continue until we finally learn the lesson we are meant to.

12) It is reminding us that this Earth is sick. It is reminding us that we need to look at the rate of deforestation just as urgently as we look at the speed at which toilet rolls are disappearing off of shelves. We are sick because our home is sick.

13) It is reminding us that after every difficulty, there is always ease. Life is cyclical, and this is just a phase in this great cycle. We do not need to panic; this too shall pass.

14) Whereas many see the Corona / Covid-19 virus as a great disaster, I prefer to see it as a great corrector

It is sent to remind us of the important lessons that we seem to have forgotten and it is up to us if we will learn them or not....
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As an FYI, the above ain't from Bill Gates at all. More fake social media shit that went viral. Regardless, I thought the message was really spot on. And people read stuff when it says 'from Bill Gates'...

So I left the post in its original form.
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Re: China Coronavirus (Covid-19)

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Well the Virus is affecting the USA in a big way. Those Americans seem to need to do things
in a big way I guess, I see that MAGA thing and growl, as America will be the way it will be
and does not have to be Great again, as times are not like they were. This virus has killed a lot
of people, but on the other Thai forum, I still see people who think it is just another virus. I seen
a report out of New York and the person was talking of how many people they know have died, so to them
at least, this virus is not the usual strain. I di hope that a vsccine is developed that will be effective
for this virus, as I know I do not want to get it. Good Luck to all you Hua Hinners, and Thais in
general, stay safe, stay healthy
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In these troubled times, just sit down for a moment, take stock and listen to what's important. Politics aside, race or religion at the end of the day we are and should be Brothers In Arms.

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Interesting from Channel 4:
How South Korea became the ‘model’ for beating the coronavirus
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Thailand confirms one new fatality, 109 new cases of coronavirus.

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed on Saturday, 109 new cases of coronavirus and one new fatality from the disease.

The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 1,245 cases and six fatalities.

Of the confirmed cases, 1,032 patients are Thai nationals while 213 are foreign nationals. The majority of those infected are male at 61.4 per cent.

Bangkok was the largest site of the outbreak with 534 confirmed cases within the capital. The greater Bangkok area also saw 144 other cases. 488 Cases were spread throughout the other provinces while 79 cases were recorded in the country’s three southernmost provinces. The cases in the deep south stem partly from a religious festival in Malaysia which has also been the major cause of outbreak in that country as well.

“As you can see, the number of cases continues to rise,” said Ministry of Public Health spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanayothin, “that means we cannot rest and must continue to practice self-isolation and discipline.

https://www.thaienquirer.com/10171/thai ... ronavirus/
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https://opendata.data.go.th/th/dataset/covid-19-daily

I found this website and there is a chart that breakdowns all cases from #1 patient thru to #1036, (not been updated yet with new cases), by age sex province etc. :cheers:
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thecolonel wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:38 am UK and Thai have similar ish ball park populations.

Don't see why Thai should have only 9% of UK cases and less than 1% deaths. Just doesn't seem right to me.

Personal hygiene here is a lot less than UK for certain. Food shops etc not as fussy re clean hands, gloves etc.

Ok maybe not last month or so but prior to that....

Unless this hot weather theory is actually true Image

Or UK just got a head start?

I fear this a runaway train and nothings gonna stop it!

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There are studies that do show that high temperatures and humidity do impede infections:
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Uk deaths over doubled again to 260. Doubled itself each of the past 2 days. Supposed to double every 2 or three days.
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Not one to exaggerate things me but, given the current figures evolving, may God have mercy on your souls.
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Italy, who are hitting around a thousand deaths a day, are 'confident' they are nearing their peak.

Edit : flu kills in the 40s by comparison.
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Does anyone else think it's weird how the virus never really affected the rest of China? Only Wuhan. Then fucked the rest of the world.
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Lost wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 4:45 am Does anyone else think it's weird how the virus never really affected the rest of China? Only Wuhan. Then ***** the rest of the world.
Oh, there's plenty of thoughts on that one mate, but conspiracy theories help no-one. I won't say what the LHG is thinking though!!

Anyway, the thing to do is keep safe, stay well and keep the sense of humour! :thumb:

[EDIT] Oh, and keep the f*ck indoors!!
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30K Deaths, 650K+ cases, began Jan really - now at the end of March and nowhere near it's peak worldwide. Are people still just going to compare this to a common cold/flu?
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