Songkran events cancelled amidst COVID-19 fears

[snoop1130]

Songkran events cancelled amidst COVID-19 fears

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - Each year in April, Thai people celebrate the Thai New Year or Songkran with world-famous water splashing events. This year however, many organizers have already cancelled their events to help reduce the risk of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 spreading among crowds of revellers.

 

In Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced the cancellation of the main Songkran events on Khaosan Road, Silom Road, and Ratchaprasong intersection to help minimize the infection risk.

 

Other events where people normally gather are also cancelled, including the procession of the Phra Buddha Sihing statue, alms giving ceremonies, and other recreational activities.

 

City Hall has also asked private companies to cancel their events, which are normally held every year at Asiatique shopping center, Central World shopping center, and Siam Paragon shopping center. The general public is also asked not to come out and splash water, as this activity could potentially be favorable to the spread of this disease.

 

The BMA has also closed down Kilawet 1-2 gymnasiums at the Thai-Japanese Bangkok Youth Center, as well as some parts of the center’s swimming pools. All of the BMA’s swimming pools are now conducting body temperature checks on all users prior to entering. Those with a fever are not allowed to use the facilities.

 

In Nakhon Ratchasima, Provincial Governor Wichian Chantaranothai said today that the province has announced a ban on all recreational activities on this year’s Thao Suranari Victory Day, with only religious rites and traditional dance performances still going ahead. The 12-day 12-night celebration has also been reduced to only one day on 23rd March.

 

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[NCC1701A]

before this is over they will be announcing mandatory masks for everyone on public transport and any contact less that 1 meter. police will be deployed at BTS MRT and other locations like bus stations and stops to detain anyone not wearing a mask or coughing. only essential travel within the country to minimize the spread of the virus. no gathering in bars, clubs, coffee shops or restaurants. only take away food and home delivery. and grocery shopping with mask and hand sanitizer. same at malls. rationing shopping days odd and then even based on your BD or ID card# so stores/malls can screen smaller numbers of customers.              

 

 

 

 

[EricTh]

This is the best news I've heard so far. 

 

I was splashed by two buckets of  water by a bunch of kids when I was riding my motorcycle that almost caused me to crash last Songkran.

 

I hope this is nationwide or at least the big cities.

Edited March 10, 2020 by EricTh

[El Guapo]

5 minutes ago, EricTh said:

This is the best news I've heard so far. 

 

I was splashed by a bucket of  water by a bunch of kids when I was in a motorcycle that almost caused me to crash last Songkran.

 

I hope this is nationwide or at least the big cities.

Oh the humanity!

[ding]

Dr Campbell in England is a great Youtube resource.

Two good documentaries regarding the Spanish Flu 1918 Influenza Pandemic;

Influenza 1918, on PBS American Experience

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/influenza/

and 

Influenza of 1918

https://www.amazon.com/Influenza-1918-Special-John-Jones/dp/B01I67A4KE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1918+influenza&qid=1583855441&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

 

In the USA, we're stuck on stupid and have decided to not harm the economy instead of closures and isolation like South Korea.

The SARS-CoV-2 will stop when it has run out of fuel. We are the fuel.

[NCC1701A]

White House officials ‘privately discussing declaration of national state of emergency’

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-trump-emergency-us-cases-white-house-a9389606.html?utm_source=reddit.com

[ChakaKhan]

42 minutes ago, El Guapo said:

Oh the humanity!

Oh the Huge Manatee!!!  He loves water!!!  Also I call BS on this slowing down the thais partying it up

[NCC1701A]

here is a link to a critical care doctor in the UK saying the UK will be like Italy in a short period of time:

 

"I'm a critical care doctor working in a UK HCID (high consequence infectious diseases) unit. Things have accelerated significantly in the past week. Ask me anything."

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Coronavirus/comments/fgfspi/im_a_critical_care_doctor_working_in_a_uk_hcid/

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

White House officials ‘privately discussing declaration of national state of emergency’

Oh! There's been a mutiny? They have finally seen through the Commander in Chief?

[Tayaout]

"

>From a well respected friend and intensivist/A&E consultant who is currently in northern Italy:  
>  
>‘I feel the pressure to give you a quick personal update about what is happening in Italy, and also give some quick direct advice about what you should do.  
>  
>First, Lumbardy is the most developed region in Italy and it has a extraordinary good healthcare, I have worked in Italy, UK and Aus and don’t make the mistake to think that what is happening is happening in a 3rd world country.  The current situation is difficult to imagine and numbers do not explain things at all. Our hospitals are overwhelmed by Covid-19, they are running 200% capacity.  
>  
>We’ve stopped all routine, all ORs have been converted to ITUs and they are now diverting or not treating all other emergencies like trauma or strokes. There are hundreds of pts with severe resp failure and many of them do not have access to anything above a reservoir mask.  
>  
>**Patients above 65 or younger with comorbidities are not even assessed by ITU, I am not saying not tubed, I’m saying not assessed and no ITU staff attends when they arrest.** Staff are working as much as they can but they are starting to get sick and are emotionally overwhelmed.  
>  
>My friends call me in tears because they see people dying in front of them and they con only offer some oxygen. Ortho and pathologists are being given a leaflet and sent to see patients on NIV. PLEASE STOP, READ THIS AGAIN AND THINK.  
>  
>**We have seen the same pattern in different areas a week apart, and there is no reason that in a few weeks it won’t be the same everywhere, this is the pattern:**

1. A few positive cases, first mild measures, people are told to avoid ED but still hang out in groups, everyone says not to panic
2. Some moderate resp failures and a few severe ones that need tube, but regular access to ED is significantly reduced so everything looks great
3. Tons of patients with moderate resp failure, that overtime deteriorate to saturate ICUs first, then NIVs, then CPAP hoods, then even O2.
4. Staff gets sick so it gets difficult to cover for shifts, mortality spikes also from all other causes that can’t be treated properly.

>Everything about how to treat them is online but the only things that will make a difference are: **do not be afraid of massively strict measures to keep people safe,  if governments won’t do this at least keep your family safe, your loved ones with history of cancer or diabetes or any transplant will not be tubed if they need it even if they are young. By safe I mean YOU do not attend them and YOU decide who does and YOU teach them how to.**  
>  
>Another typical attitude is read and listen to people saying things like this and think “that’s bad dude” and then go out for dinner because you think you’ll be safe.  We have seen it, you won’t be if you don’t take it seriously. I really hope it won’t be as bad as here but prepare."

http://www.sondriotoday.it/cronaca/ipotesi-coprifuoco-chiusura-totale-regione-lombardia-coronavirus-contagio.html

 

Sounds like "the flu" eh. 

Edited March 10, 2020 by Tayaout

[NCC1701A]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-cancel-everything/607675/

 

Cancel Everything

Social distancing is the only way to stop the coronavirus. We must start immediately.

[johnnysunshine]

"

Coronavirus: Do Not Fear the Bogeyman

 
The world is currently gripped in fear of the scary coronavirus.  Let’s first get one fact clear: If you have ever had a cold or flu in your life, odds are that it was the result of a coronavirus infection. Yes, coronaviruses cause colds.
 
But, we are being programmed with the belief that this particular cold virus is “deadly.” This fear has shut down concerts, conferences, and major public events all over the world. The fear has led to quarantines and closing down of international travel. It has even led to a major scarcity of toilet paper in Australia, were concerned citizens emptied the shelves of this commodity in anticipation that they will be walled up in their homes with this infection.
 
First, how deadly is this version of the virus? Yes, there have been corona-related deaths reported with the statistics suggesting that ~2% of the infected population dies. Wow! That number is almost 1% more deaths than are attributed to any conventional flu the world experiences.  What is misleading is the fear that everyone who carries this virus may die from their cold. This is simply untrue! The health of almost all the victims of this coronavirus was already compromised before they were infected.
 
For example, the following information was provided by the news in regard to the 6 patients that died of the virus in the state of Washington last week (I added the bold print):

Washington State

Six people have died in Washington and health officials have identified 18 cases.

Four of the cases in King County were linked to the Life Care nursing facility in Kirkland. More than 50 residents and staff at the facility are being tested.

The deaths announced Monday, according to health officials, included:

-A male in his 70s, who lived at LifeCare. He had underlying health conditions and died Sunday.

-A female resident of LifeCare in her 70s. She also had underlying health conditions and died Sunday.

-A woman in her 80s, who was already reported as in critical condition at EvergreenHealth, died Sunday.

-A Snohomish County resident at EvergreenHealth also died but details of that patient have not been given.

Two previously reported deaths included a man in his 70s who had underlying health conditions and had been a resident of LifeCare. He died at EvergreenHealth on Feb. 29. The other was a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. He was admitted with serious respiratory issues and tested positive for the virus. He died at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland.

As emphasized in this report, the health of all those that died with the coronavirus was already compromised. Healthy people get cold and flu symptoms, while those already sick and near death’s door may experience the “Grim Reaper” when infected by the virus. True, sick people are more vulnerable to the virus; healthy people really have nothing to fear.
 
As presented in The Biology of Belief, stress is responsible for up to 90% of illness, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. When an individual is in stress, the release of stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) shuts down the immune system to conserve the body’s energy for running away from the perceived stressor, that proverbial “saber-toothed tiger.” Stress hormones are so effective at compromising the immune system, that physicians therapeutically provide recipients of organ transplants with stress hormones to prevent their immune system from rejecting the foreign implant.
 
The conclusion is clear: The fear of the coronavirus is more deadly than the virus itself!
 
The media (perhaps in conjunction with the pharmaceutical industry) is compromising people’s health using the fear card! This is the result of negative thinking (the nocebo effect) which is the complete opposite of the placebo effect manifest through positive thinking! If you make efforts to stay healthy, with good nutrition, exercise, taking vitamins and supplements, and more importantly, avoiding stress (e.g., the “fear” of the virus), even if you do get infected with the virus, you will likely only end up with a cold and/or slight fever.
 
If you are someone with a compromised immune system, it is supportive to surround yourself with loving family and friends, nature, and positive thoughts as well as any other nutrition and vitamins that you may already be taking for your health and wellbeing. Following your intuition about what is best for you is key! The point here is that no matter who you are and what your state of health, you will only benefit from steering clear of the fear and supporting yourself in whatever way feels best to you. 
 
Please remember the truth of quantum physics, the most valid of all sciences on the planet: Consciousness is creating your life experiences! Are you being conscious of disease … or of health? Wishing you all Health, Happiness and Harmony.
 
With Love and Light,
Bruce Lipton, Quantum Physics scientist
 

Edited March 11, 2020 by johnnysunshine