Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by Arapiles

So do you think that airlines should operate as loss-making enterprises or as charities?

If they can only carry half as many people, and all other costs are fixed, then it's not rocket science that fares will rise.

I am just highlighting that is part of the reason expats cannot get back home - part of that reason is profiteering by the airlines.

Originally Posted by bob10

The Queensland people will decide at the election if they agree with her handling of the COVID crisis in Qld. , not .

i don't think that will decide it,unfortunately the others are as weak as,so more than likely she will slide back in.
Sometimes you are better with the devil you know than the one you don't...

Contrary to earlier studies, a study in Iceland shows antibodies lasting for more than 3 months - but it's not clear that they're protective:

COVID-19 Antibodies Last for at Least Four Months After Recovery | The Scientist Magazine(R)

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Unfortunately I think that we're going to see infections go way up again, because for the last few days I've been seeing quite a few smartarses - the usual suspects - not wearing masks and not social distancing.

"Masks ???? work..."

MUST WATCH!!! Dr. uses vape to show how masks don't work - YouTube

Why "letting it rip" is not a good idea:

College Athletes Experienced Heart Damage After COVID-19: Study | The Scientist Magazine(R)

How COVID-19 can damage the brain

The second article illustrates another recently discussed issue - infected patients going on delirious / psychotic rampages and spreading the disease through hospitals:

'''Shouting and kicking''': Hospitals reveal new source of COVID spread


Africa has not been decimated by COVID-19, which the experts expected it to be - the reasons appear to demographic (largely young populations) and prior exposure to coronaviruses accentuated by, perversely, poor hygiene:

Coronavirus in South Africa: Scientists explore surprise theory for low death rate - BBC News

The pandemic appears to have spared Africa so far. Scientists are struggling to explain why | Science | AAAS

Originally Posted by bob10

And if she did the smarties here would say she was not taking responsibility for her actions. The buck stops with her, She knows that. The Queensland people will decide at the election if they agree with her handling of the COVID crisis in Qld. , not some random haters on the internet. And that is how democracy works.

Smarties? Here? Kidding roight? Just that when she speaks she makes it sound like she owns the Govt, her personal gang/Team.
But I do wonder when all this crap dies down one day, whether those who have made that statement about the "Buck stops etc" really meant it. They are only words & easily mouthed in times of stress & negative Public opinion

I should live so long to witness their good intentions.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

So do you think that airlines should operate as loss-making enterprises or as charities?

If they can only carry half as many people, and all other costs are fixed, then it's not rocket science that fares will rise.


Edit: turns out Emirates is flying as few as 30 people per flight, so 10% capacity.

Great. No bloody kids under one's feet & kicking seat backs.


Not unless the 10% are all kids.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Contrary to earlier studies, a study in Iceland shows antibodies lasting for more than 3 months - but it's not clear that they're protective:

COVID-19 Antibodies Last for at Least Four Months After Recovery | The Scientist Magazine(R)

This A.M.

Hydroxychloroquine: Drug that could be our virus saviour