China Corona Virus Outbreak

[uls]

but judging by the protests in europe, it's no longer a purely american phenomenon nowadays. come to think of it, sa asia and africa may protests ba against covid19 measures? parang wala naman ata.

US, Europe, Australia, NZ

it's a white thing

[Monseratto]

[Monseratto]

COVID-19 cases are plummeting in Asia, and scientists aren'''t 1% sure why | Fortune

Japan’s drop in infections is likely related to a number of factors, says Karen Grépin, a public health professor at Hong Kong University. For one, 77% of Japan is fully vaccinated after its campaign got off to a slow start. Japan has also maintained relatively strict border controls and adopted near universal mask wearing and intensive contact tracing measures even as it avoids mass lockdowns.

Japan isn't alone. Evidence of COVID-19 is also fading in other Asian countries as disparate as Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia. To be sure, countries like South Korea and Vietnam are in the midst of record COVID-19 surges, but the region-wide trend is clear: COVID-19 cases have been dropping across Asia since early September.

Indonesia is recording its lowest level of daily COVID-19 infections since April 2020, with cases falling to 236 from 50,000 in July. The Philippines and India are also recording their lowest daily COVID rates in 18 months.

Michael Toole, an epidemiologist at Australia's Burnet Institute, says improving vaccination rates may be helping. But these countries have likely achieved a “high level of natural immunity,” with Delta-driven waves exposing large portions of their populations to the virus during massive surges earlier this year, he says.

Another potential explanation, at least in some areas, is the weather. While much of Europe may be moving indoors as temperatures drop, people in Asia are transitioning to outdoor activities after brutally hot summers.

"There is also something to be said for seasonality as more pleasant temperatures lead to less crowding," says Jason Tetro, a microbiologist based in Canada and author of The Germ Code. "In places like Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia, it could also be in those very hot summer months when people simply need to get into the cooler indoor air."

But ultimately, scientists say that much of the why and when of COVID-19 waves remains a mystery.

“Although we are two years into COVID-19, we still have few answers regarding surges and drop-offs,” says Tetro.

[dr. d]

COVID-19 cases are plummeting in Asia, and scientists aren'''t 1% sure why | Fortune

some random thoughts,
1. herd immunity is kicking in.
2. the virus is running out of susceptible victims to infect.
3. the virus is mutating itself to oblivion. yeah! sana nga!
4. the human population is adapting its behavior, favoring less infection-passing..
5. a combination of all of the above.

[_Cathy_]

1. worn properly, masks are uncomfortable. and "it gets in the way".

2. some folks do not like being dictated to.

I don't mask anymore when I am outdoors

[shadow]

I don't mask anymore when I am outdoors

Invincible ka na?


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[thearsenal1205]

I don't mask anymore when I am outdoors

do you mean face shield?

[Deestone]

We now have confirmed first 2 cases of Omicron variant as reported by CNN.....

[shadow]

It's here! [emoji3083][emoji3083][emoji3083]


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[BratPAQ]

I don't mask anymore when I am outdoors

This account is hacked. I don't believe this is the same Cathy that used to wash their vegetables with soap. 😂

[_Cathy_]

Invincible ka na?

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Feeling ko mas nagkakasakit mga masyado malinis at maingat kasi mga tao dito labas ng labas at walang disinfect pero hindi naman naco covid :P

Saka every 2 weeks nagco covid test ako (saliva)

do you mean face shield?

nope, no more face mask when I am outside

[_Cathy_]

This account is hacked. I don't believe this is the same Cathy that used to wash their vegetables with soap. 😂

and chicken

[shadow]

Feeling ko mas nagkakasakit mga masyado malinis at maingat kasi mga tao dito labas ng labas at walang disinfect pero hindi naman naco covid :P

Saka every 2 weeks nagco covid test ako (saliva)



nope, no more face mask when I am outside

Saan ka ba now?


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[_Cathy_]

saan ka ba now?

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US, punta ka na dito, walang laman mga eroplano hahaha. Wag ka lang mag PAL

[shadow]

US, punta ka na dito, walang laman mga eroplano hahaha. Wag ka lang mag PAL

What state?


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[_Cathy_]

What state?


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Chicago

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[ale828]

Philippines reports first two cases of Omicron variant | Philstar.com

The Philippines reported Wednesday its first two cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has been classified as being “of concern” by the World Health Organization.

One of the cases is a returning overseas Filipino who arrived from Japan on December 1 via Philippine Airlines PR 0427. The DOH said the individual is currently asymptomatic but had colds and cough upon arrival.

The other case is a Nigerian national who arrived from Nigeria on November 30 via Oman Air WY 843. He is also asymptomatic.

Its Here!!
it has been here since Nov. 30

How is it that the passenger from Japan had coughs and colds upon arrival?
Shouldn't he have tested positive already with the signs and symptoms?
and did the DOH quarantine him once he arrived since he had coughs and cold?

[reiman13]

"In a statement, the DOH said the two cases — both international travelers — are currently isolated in a facility under the Bureau of Quarantine."

"The patient had coughs and colds upon arrival but is now asymptomatic, the Health department said."

PH detects first 2 imported cases of Omicron variant

Philippines reports first two cases of Omicron variant | Philstar.com



Its Here!!
it has been here since Nov. 30

How is it that the passenger from Japan had coughs and colds upon arrival?
Shouldn't he have tested positive already with the signs and symptoms?
and did the DOH quarantine him once he arrived since he had coughs and cold?

[Tha_Mann]

Feeling ko mas nagkakasakit mga masyado malinis

kagalingan is right, all along next, no more taking a bath for a week!

[boybi]

Chicago

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Planning to go there next year. Musta mga asian haters dyan?