Caronavirus - COVID 19

[WilliamPowell]

2nd wave is almost a certainty. Once you open international borders its all over red rover.

We won't be opening our borders for quite some time

And if we do it's on your mate ScoMo's head 

[WilliamPowell]

So who's going to get the app?

[1965]

Done.

[Chuck17]

Reckon they should modify it and give it to kids for a warning when pedos are near

[Damo]

Reckon they should modify it and give it to kids for a warning when pedos are near

Proves that it’s an option doesn’t it .. implant the pedo with a tracker

[Diocletian]

Prefer we just "implant" them with a bullet....

[Damo]

Prefer we just "implant" them with a bullet....

True that

[one-eyed]

Two options now being put forward to government by the Group of Eight Universities for the road ahead for Australia:

1) State by state elimination of the virus [i.e. two weeks running of zero cases].

2) Suppress to a low level and then manage the virus [i.e. deal with any local outbreaks as they occur].

Each option has its pros and cons.

A third option of trying to allow the virus to run through the population in such a way to achieve herd immunity while not overwhelming the health system has been rejected.

Full report here: https://www.scribd.com/document/458781789/Group-of-Eight-s-Roadmap-to-Recovery-report

[one-eyed]

Scientists hope to begin clinical tests of a new drug that they say has had "positive results" in laboratory tests against Covid-19.

The Pneumagen team used the anti-viral drug Neumifil and Carbohydrate Binding Modules (mCBMs) to block the Sars-CoV-2 virus from getting into lung cells.

The mCBMs were found to reduce the number of Sars-CoV-2 plaques - visible structures in a sheet of cells - when they were used in both prevention and treatment of infection.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-52459009

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Gilead Sciences said Wednesday preliminary results of a coronavirus drug trial showed at least 50% of patients treated with a 5-day dosage of antiviral drug remdesivir improved and more than half were discharged from the hospital within two weeks.

The clinical trial involved 397 patients with severe cases of Covid-19. The severe study is "single-arm," meaning it did not evaluate the drug against a control group of patients who didn't receive the drug.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, shortly after the Gilead news was released, described remdesivir as "part of a better toolbox" for dealing with the coronavirus. But he said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that it's "not a home run, a cure by any means."

"It's not going to be a cure, but it is going to be a drug potentially that if you use it particularly early in the course of the disease ... it could reduce their chances of having a really bad outcome," he said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/29/gilead-reports-positive-data-on-remdesivir-coronavirus-drug-trial.html

[one-eyed]

Ch 7 news tonight said the National Cabinet will consider tomorrow a 3 stage exit strategy.

Stage 1 (May): reducing of restrictions on social gatherings, return of community sport, opening of retail.

Stage 2 (June).

Stage 3 (July).

The number and rate of cases will be monitored before moving onto the next stage.

Each state will decide how and when it moves within their own respective jurisdiction.

[WilliamPowell]

Just watching ScoMO now

Outlining the road map out

Has stressed each State will manage  their way out under the exit strategy

It will disappoint many but he praised ALL state leaders. Not just Lib leaders ALL leaders

As I have throughout this crisis credit, where credit is due. Impressive today was our PM

***see it isn't hard to take the blinkers off, hope others can try it 

[1965]

No doubt Scotty from Marketing is a good frontman.
Big test is yet to come. What will his legislative agenda be? Just as an example will he pursue tax cuts for the well off while paying the unemployed $40 per day?

[one-eyed]

The three stages.



https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2020/may/08/coronavirus-australia-live-news-national-cabinet-scott-morrison-nsw-victoria-lockdown-economy-latest-updates?page=with:block-5eb4d7c48f08464cd42965e7#liveblog-navigation

[Rampsation]

No doubt Scotty from Marketing is a good frontman.
Big test is yet to come. What will his legislative agenda be? Just as an example will he pursue tax cuts for the well off while paying the unemployed $40 per day?

I dont mind lifting the dole but the long term dole bludgers ie. Those unemployed longer than say 2 years should get no increase. Dole bludgers dont deserve extra money.

[one-eyed]

Victorian changes

Gradual easing of restrictions

Vic.gov.au
11 May 2020

Following the biggest coronavirus testing blitz in the nation, the Victorian Government has announced it will gradually ease restrictions – while we continue to ensure the safety of our state.

This announcement builds on new investments to further boost our ability to test, trace and monitor the virus in our community, with rapid response outbreak squads, expanded testing and support for additional research.

These measures – combined with the commitment shown by Victorians – has given health authorities vital insight and information, allowing some restrictions to be safely and cautiously lifted.

Under the changes, it means that there will be FIVE reasons to leave your home:

* shopping for food and supplies that you need.
* care and caregiving.
* exercise and outdoor recreation.
* work and education – if you can’t do it from home.
* visiting friends and family – if you really need to.

These new arrangements will come into effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 May. [i.e. Wednesday].

As we introduce these changes, we're also asking Victorians to use their judgement and common sense. Lives are counting on it.

Our message remains the same: if you can stay at home, you must stay at home.

Aligning with the outcomes of National Cabinet, that means:

* outdoor gatherings being permitted with up to 10 people.

* indoor gatherings at home are permitted, with 5 visitors able to visit the normal residents of a household.
   
* the ability to leave the house for exercise will be expanded to include outdoor recreational activities. These activities can occur in groups of up to 10 people outside, but the requirements on physical distancing remain.
   
* for weddings 10 guests are allowed, plus the couple and the celebrant.
   
* for funerals, 20 people will be allowed at an indoor ceremony and 30 people at an outside ceremony. This is in addition to the minimum people required to conduct the funeral.
   
* religious gatherings and ceremonies will be permitted with up to 10 people, plus those required to perform the ceremony.

A comprehensive set of question and answer responses is being developed. This will be made available on the DHHS website.

https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria