According to China CDC, C19 is at a relatively low level here compared to Influenza, mycoplasma and RSV, which you’ve no doubt heard about on MSM. But no news of new variants.
Yes some JN.1 has been recorded since November and the expert Zhong Nanshan expects there to be a new wave in the new year.
I understand that, so far, there doesn’t appear to be any increase in severity of C19. But the big immune evasive nature of JN.1 means that far more will get infected with commensurate knock on effects.
Some cities here are now issuing a new XBB variant vaccine but this hasn’t got to Changsha yet.
No time to let up on NPIs, even though most govts have abandoned any pretence at protecting their citizens. The UKCovidInquiry has clearly exposed the catastrophic Tory govt response to the pandemic.
And research is revealing it’s more prevalent than we first thought. The Cleveland study suggests it might be as high as 1 in 3, and full recovery is rare.
The local govt reported a new case of local infection on 2021-10-18. The patient flew in from Gansu Province the day before.
Public recommendations include:
Wear masks, maintain a safe social distance, do not cause crowding, no large gatherings; wash your hands frequently and have good ventilation. Show your code at medical institutions, airports, stations, shopping malls, hotels, cinemas, scenic spots and other public places. show your health code
Mayor Zheng Jianxin noted that, as Changsha is in a critical period of “preventing epidemic spread, cluster infections, and community transmission”, the whole city should act quickly and decisively to implement various epidemic prevention and control measures. In response to the imported case in Changsha County, the screening and control of close contacts and sub-close contacts should be carried out, to ensure that all of them are properly separated. Measures such as lockdown and disinfection should be fully implemented for epidemic-related sites. Nucleic acid testing should be conducted for all personnel in key regions and industries. All levels of departments in the city should further do a good job in epidemiological investigation and screening in accordance with the unified requirements, and be prepared for emergencies at any time, to ensure swift actions and rapid control of the epidemic once it escalates.
Serious questions are naturally being asked of China concerning the origins of the SARS-Cov2.
But looking at the figures and the graphs, serious questions need to be asked of almost every country on the planet, save a handful of notable exceptions.
A few things I’ve learned since January 2020, with references for further information
Warning: I have no training in these areas. I am just quoting those whom I regard as informed because they have had the relevent training and experience. In general, I’ve not mentioned drugs as this subject has classically been a moving target. For example HydroxyChloroquine. Early on there was observational data which looked promising. Subsequently, however, placibo randomised control trials showed that it failed to be efficacious and could even be harmful. Some of the videos and references from early on mentioned this and other drugs but should be regarded as preliminary at best. If you’re wanting current information you need to seek it elsewhere.
Guiding Principle
If only we’d followed the advice of the Chair of Global Health, University of Edinburgh, 26 January 2020
More on Vit D 2020-09-16 Especially if you’re from the BAME community. Intake dependent on age and season. (Dr Fauci takes a high dose!) See the EVMS protocols below.
(The scientists got it wrong in February and March. They ignored the evidence from the SARS 2002/3 outbreak). Protect your friends, reduce your viral load.
(2021-04-15 Lancet Article: 10 scientific reasons why Covid is airborne:
A retired Nurse Teacher and A and E nurse based in England. Also does some teaching in Asia and Africa when time permits. These videos are to help students to learn the background to all forms of health care. His PhD focused on the development of open learning resources for nurses nationally and internationally.
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