Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!

[alex1501]

‘Life Has to Go On’: How Sweden Has Faced the Virus Without a Lockdown
The country was an outlier in Europe, trusting its people to voluntarily follow the protocols. Many haven’t, but it does not seem to have hurt them.

Full story:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/world/europe/sweden-coronavirus-herd-immunity.html

WHO lauds lockdown-ignoring Sweden as a ‘model’ for countries going forward
By Jackie Salo

April 29, 2020 | 3:24pm | Updated

The World Health Organization lauded Sweden as a “model” for battling the coronavirus as countries lift lockdowns — after the nation controversially refused restrictions.
Dr. Mike Ryan, the WHO’s top emergencies expert, said Wednesday there are “lessons to be learned” from the Scandinavian nation, which has largely relied on citizens to self-regulate.
“I think there’s a perception out that Sweden has not put in control measures and just has allowed the disease to spread,” Ryan told reporters. “Nothing can be further from the truth.”

Full story:
https://nypost.com/2020/04/29/who-lauds-sweden-as-model-for-resisting-coronavirus-lockdown/

 

[Stranger]

This morning I awoke from a dream depicting Cyril with his mask over his eyes and a cigarette poking out of his mouth and the ex presidents ex wife scowling at him, rolling pin in hand.
Now this had me very confused as I do not believe for one second that she knows what to do with a rolling pin.
Both civil and human rights are being broken in SA during this lock down and I can easily see why so many people are being upset. I also question the Gov's insistence on the ciggie and alcohol ban. Perhaps they have reasons that are not being put out there, that we do not know about or that people do not want to speak about. Countries such as the UK have not banned these sales. On the other hand the UK is heading toward the 27 000 dead mark.

Reasons such as the sharing of cigarettes does not really wash with me as anyone who is serious enough to avoid getting the virus will simply stop the practice, or is the GOV saying that people are too stupid to do that. As far as alcohol is concerned is the Gov saying that we will have mass drunkenness and this will lead to riots on the streets and civil insurrection. We are not seeing that in other countries where booze and smokes are allowed although 5G seems to have raised some Vendetta type action.
I keep getting nagged by the 27 000 deaths though and the images of union officials getting all vus and agitated about the lack of PPE in hospitals, is this a predictor of things that are suspected to come. Are we really only marching in step to a massive second wave that will take our figures to where the UK is? It is all very worrying
Are our politicians being fed the numbers and are they balancing the act of number of deaths versus economic meltdown knowing that there will be an intersection somewhere, are the Draconian measures out there based on science or are our politicians really just stupid or indeed is there something more sinister going on such as socialist or communist grooming.

One thing that has not been talked about much is the super spreader. Patient 31 in South Korea apparently infected hundreds of people by attending church, is this what our Gov fears ? The fact that we still have far too many people living in close proximity to each other with minimum services?

One thing is clear, those of us that survive this will live in a very different world to what we did when 2020 rolled around. Maybe the age of entitlement will change, it certainly looks like our political landscape will and I think the BEE policies will take a major lashing.

Enough for now, the coffee pot is calling, but this only leads me to think what the bloody hell is Bolsanaro thinking calling Covid 19 a "little flu" while in the background there are rumors of mass graves being dug. There are just some individuals that should not have this much power.

01/05/2020
Have the best day you can, don't get angry at the World for we have made it what it is.

 

[Resistance]

Yes it’s level 4 minimum. Premiers can upgrade to a higher level but no downgrading is allowed.

That sounds exactly as my ISP (easy to upgrade package, no downgrading).

You can always check out....,but you can never leave!
Welcome to the Hotel California,such a lovely place.

 

[Christos]

Thank you short and sound - e -commerce - Can I buy a tank , cotton and vg ? it's e commerce goods and there is no nic or ciggies involved ? asking for a friend

If you find out please let me know.
I’m also looking for a tank. Colour isn’t important. I’ll take what stock is available.

 

[Rob Fisher]

 

[Raindance]

It’s the kind of thing that can only be understood by those that bought the correct qualifications.

Regards

 

[Jengz]

@Faiyaz Cheulkar Masha Allah La hawla walla Kuwata. May Allah Ta'Allah guide them always, keep them in their parents obedience, be the coolness of your eyes and become the greatest ambassadors of deen. Mubarak my brother.

 

[ddk1979]

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[Resistance]

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[Adephi]

 

[Resistance]

https://www.vapecartel.co.za/collections/mr-hardwicks-cbd
Read carefully!

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

Braai Time! Having some Mango Beer shandies, it's devine!

 

[ARYANTO]

If you find out please let me know.
I’m also looking for a tank. Colour isn’t important. I’ll take what stock is available.
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@Christos , that pictured piece of equipment has a long round extension that I would love to gently insert into the derriere of a certain member of the dictatorship and then ask you to ''squeeze'' on the trigger and not just jerk it - that way it will be smooth sailing all the way to her relatives in N . Korea.

 

[ARYANTO]

Braai Time! Having some Mango Beer shandies, it's devine!
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DRS why is there so many cars on your property ? are you planning an illegal gathering ?

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

DRS why is there so many cars on your property ? are you planning an illegal gathering ?

Lol, my bakkie, father-in-law's bakkie, SWAMBO's car and my work bakkie. Would really not mind having a gathering. Miss my friends!

 

[ARYANTO]

Interesting reading ...
South Africa is heading for a humanitarian disaster
'''She added that easing some regulations by dropping the country to level 4 is more about perception than truly helping the economy.'' TRUE
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/busi...g-for-a-humanitarian-disaster-sygnia-ceo.html

 

[Alex]

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/...-its-hospitals-will-shift-back-to-normal.html

 

[Hooked]

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When I drove to the shops at 9.30 this morning, there were still many people calmly ambling along ...

 

[Hooked]

• Steers – confirmed it will be “lighting the fires” again soon, with three ways to get food delivered to you – via the Steers App, Mr D Food and Uber Eats.
• Debonairs – confirmed it will return for no-contact delivery.
• Rocomamas – confirmed it will be operating, though limited to areas where Uber Eats and Mr D Food have a footprint.
• Wimpy – Wimpy said it will deliver “a selection of favourites” at selected restaurants.
• Fishaways – confirmed it will be back with no contact deliveries.
• Roman’s Pizza – confirmed it will be open for deliveries in selected areas.
• Mochachos – confirmed that it will be delivering, but will provide further information on how and where.
• Pizza Perfect – confirmed that it will be open for deliveries from Friday.
• Pizza Hut – indicated that it will be open for deliveries.
• Zebro’s – confirmed that some stores will be delivering on Friday, with the final list to still be confirmed.
• Andiccio24 – confirmed it will be open for deliveries within a 5km radius of its stores. Orders can be placed online.
• Simply Asia – confirmed that it will be operating.

At times like these I wish that I didn't live in Yzer! Hell, we don't even have a Wimpy here!

 

[Hooked]

Interesting reading ...
South Africa is heading for a humanitarian disaster
'''She added that easing some regulations by dropping the country to level 4 is more about perception than truly helping the economy.'' TRUE
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/busi...g-for-a-humanitarian-disaster-sygnia-ceo.html

Seeing that queue stretching for miles and miles makes me feel thoroughly ashamed of myself for becoming impatient in the queue at the supermarket. Reality check.

 

[BeaLea]

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hydroxychloroquine-90-percent-chance-helping-155637974.html

screenshot:-
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Link to actual study:- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1545C_dJWMIAgqeLEsfo2U8Kq5WprDuARXrJl6N1aDjY/edit

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They should ramp up the production of this. Since they started talking about it, there has been a shortage all over. My mother has lupus and takes it monthly to help with the lupus and has not been able to get at all cos the pharmacies can't keep up with the demand.

 

[ARYANTO]

I think the way we are ''handled'' at the moment and ppl's reaction to banned items is exactly the same as the ppl in Berlin felt like while watching the wall going up...after WW2.

 

[ARYANTO]

UPDATE ... UP 304 to 5951
Deaths : 116

 

[Ugi]

Awee @Dela Rey Steyn i get to see ur chows. .. Ps i also had a braai. No pictures dont care if no one belives me. My stomach knows the truth
Lol

 

[ARYANTO]

Day 36 and counting 09:30
Noticeable more car/taxi traffic , people are ignoring the rules , pedestrians all over the street ,reminds me of :



https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=LQiOA7euaYA&usg=AOvVaw2hXyQY1rUmnDhJU8EKIvDh