"the virus will not be contained. The chance for containment has long passed."

[Thick Face Black Heart]

Many but not all n definitely not a majority have these so called iron rice bowls. The main issue is singkies are very kiasee. Even with data proving that the wuhan virus is no different to the flu. The majority still hype up the hysteria. Look at the forumners here. Keep counting the infection rate like as if its aids. In curable n a death sentence. When one additional person dies. They talk like it's the be all n end all despite the dead person is mainly old n sickly. Not looking at the circumstances of the victim. N when 1 young person dies...God forbid the hysteria is played up even more. If singkies are soo afraid. They should have hyped up the flu as well n we can b in lockdown forever. Let's all destroy the economy n starve in the process. The best option for singkies

I agree that there has been way too much fear and misinformation surrounding the virus.

But you're also making it sounds like the precautions taken to curb the spread has result in total economic collapse. It has not. There are businesses still doing well, and some even booming due to the surge in online orders as well as people moving their work online. Even many freelancers are doing well as they managed to move their biz online too.

The lockdown has been a test on how adaptable your biz / working culture is.

 

[syed putra]

Supermarkets are making a killing. Same with home deliveries.
It's the f n b that's dying.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

It is better to err on the side of caution. There may come a second wave or even a third wave. If we lose our guard , somewhere , somehow , the infection will re-emerge and manifest itself in a particular spot where nobody cares about social distancing and virus containment.

For this, I think Singapore has done the right thing although they could have done it earlier. They now put a firm handle on the FW 's dormitories. Although the high infection number does not bode well for its reputation, it is the right measure to curb the spread and bring it down. Even when it is fully contained, life will not return to normalcy. People will prefer to stay guarded, wear masks, keep the social distance and wait and see for a while before they can feel safe to loosen up and huddle into crowds.

The multiple waves of infection are due to the population having no immunity due to the lockdowns. This is the cost of the lockdown. The Wuhan Virus is no different to the flu and one can never contain the flu. All these lockdowns was only there to prevent the hospitals from being flooded and of course that has not happen do to wuhan virus being a flu/ The ones that now want the lockdown are the hospitals for the workers dont have to work too hard. singkieland has now 20K cases and less than 20 deaths. No different to the flu. What the people should be doing is looking at the damage of the lockdown.,..not the fatality of the virus.


Australia fears suicide spike due to virus shutdown




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© DAVID GRAY Restrictions on travel, public gatherings and retail businesses have had a devastating impact on the economy in Australia Warning: This article contains details that may be distressing to some readers
Thousands of Australians are expected to take their own lives because of the financial and psychological stress of the coronavirus crisis, far outstripping the death toll from the disease itself, experts warned Thursday.



Modelling by the Brain and Mind Centre at Sydney University predicted an additional 750 to 1,500 suicides per year for up to five years as a result of the impacts of the pandemic and economic shutdowns imposed to curb its spread.
That would mark a spike of 25 to 50 per cent over the 3,000 suicides usually recorded each year in the country.
Youth, hit hard by the closure of schools and hospitality businesses, were expected to make up about 30 per cent of the additional suicides, the centre said in a joint report with the Australian Medical Association and mental health experts.
"We know that young people are going to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the measures that are needed to stop the spread of this deadly disease," they said.
"These people are vulnerable to experiencing psychological, financial, and housing stress in the short and longer terms," they said.
Australia has been one of the most successful countries in containing COVID-19, with fewer than 7,000 confirmed cases and 100 deaths out of a population of 25 million.
But restrictions on travel, public gatherings and retail businesses have had a devastating impact on the economy, slashing some $4 billion per week from economic activity and forcing millions of people out of work.
Reacting to the report, Health Minister Greg Hunt said the government was investing an extra $500 million in mental health funding as part of its suicide prevention efforts.
It has also announced billions of dollars in extra unemployment benefits and payments to employers who keep staff on during the economic downturn.
The government is expected to announce some easing of the virus restrictions on Friday but has warned that a return to normal is still months away.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyondblue on 1300 22 4636, or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

I agree that there has been way too much fear and misinformation surrounding the virus.

But you're also making it sounds like the precautions taken to curb the spread has result in total economic collapse. It has not. There are businesses still doing well, and some even booming due to the surge in online orders as well as people moving their work online. Even many freelancers are doing well as they managed to move their biz online too.

The lockdown has been a test on how adaptable your biz / working culture is.

Even in the great depression, there were industries that did well,,however 1 in 4 were unemployed and companies and factories closed and destroyed. Majority lost jobs and the economy did not recover until war production set in for WW2. So a few won.,..but majority lost,,,that sort of damage is not worth it.

 

[zhihau]

Supermarkets are making a killing. Same with home deliveries.

off the cuff, I do recall the websites for Sheng Siong, NTUC, etc getting so overwhelmed with orders till you need to queue for a slot for delivery. A lot of items were also out of stock.

surely they huat big time.

As for F&B, a number of Facebook pages were up advertising, a lot of hawkers going online for sales & delivery. Some wet market stalls also using FB Live to sell their goods.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

More devastations caused by the lockdown,,only matter of time b4 more ppl and more countries stave

Coronavirus has Brazil on verge of economic collapse and food shortages, leaders warn
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Projections have lit up Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue with a mask.(AP: Leo Correa)
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Brazil's President and Economy Minister have warned that Latin America's largest economy is on the verge of collapse, underlining the Government's controversial view that the fallout from social-distancing measures could be worse than the novel coronavirus itself.
Key points:

• Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has opposed coronavirus-related shutdowns
• The country's Economy Minister says there are risks of food shortages
• Some state and municipal Governments have implemented full lockdowns

Speaking to reporters after meeting with Supreme Court justices, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes warned that business leaders are telling him there is a danger production may seize up and there will be a lack of food on the shelves within 30 days.
Government-provided emergency subsidies for the poor will soon dry up, he added, as he joined business leaders in a protest at the Supreme Court against measures enforced by state governors to repress the virus.

"Everything is still organised. But business people are saying the following: 'There's a danger things will start to get disorganised,'" Mr Guedes said.

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro headlined separate protests in the Brazilian capital on Sunday where supporters called for the Supreme Court to be shut down.

Mr Bolsonaro has come out strongly against coronavirus lockdown measures.(Reuters: Ueslei Marcelino)
Mr Bolsonaro said some states had gone too far in their social-distancing measures, and that steps must be taken as soon as possible to bring the economy out of "intensive care".
The Supreme Court has rejected Mr Bolsonaro's efforts to overturn those state orders.
Coronavirus cases hit new records as hospitals overwhelmed

Brazil has become Latin America's coronavirus epicentre.(AP: Leo Correa)
The comments from the President and Economy Minister came as the coronavirus crisis intensified in Brazil, which has registered 132,367 confirmed cases and 9,054 deaths.
New deaths hit 615 on Wednesday, a second consecutive daily record, with hospitals overwhelmed in some states.

Many Brazilians have lost their income as a result of the pandemic.(Reuters: Ueslei Marcelino)
Financial institutions polled by Brazil's central bank predict the economy will shrink 3.8 per cent this year, and non-governmental organisations say more and more families are skipping meals as incomes dry up.
Brazil's currency sank to an all-time low on Thursday after a bigger-than-expected central bank rate cut to stave off what could be the worst annual economic contraction in half a century.

There are grave concerns for the welfare of Brazil's urban poor amid the pandemic.(AP: Silvia Izquierdo)
However, there has been little impact so far on food supply within the country or exports of a bumper soy crop.
Many state governments have been angered by the national Government's laissez-faire attitude toward the virus, and most have shut non-essential businesses and services.

Brazil has the most number of coronavirus cases in Latin America.(Reuters: Pilar Olivares)
Some former allies have split with Mr Bolsonaro over his economy-first message.
Authorities in the northern states of Maranhao, Para and Ceara declared full lockdowns in certain areas this week, though the measures appear to have been only lightly enforced.
During his comments to reporters, Mr Guedes also repeated a call for public sector workers to forgo salary increases for two years, and said he had asked Mr Bolsonaro to veto sections of a bill offering aid to local authorities that allow such raises.
Mr Bolsonaro said he fully supported Mr Guedes regarding the matter.

Municipal authorities have reported deaths of homeless people due to COVID-19.(AP: Andre Pennder)
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[sam heng]

Pandemic or Plandemic?
https://www.bitchute.com/video/T6ByOc9NOgW9/

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Haah ahahha hahhaa,,,,,lockdowns dont work and the world economy got destroyed for nothing,..I really hope all those that advocate for the lockdown burn in Hell for the misery and destruction they have caused and advocated....


Wuhan to test entire population after new COVID-19 cluster: Report
The planned tests come after Wuhan reported the first cluster of new COVID-19 infections since the city re-opened after a 76-day lockdown on April 8 AFP/Hector RETAMAL
12 May 2020 05:48PM(Updated: 12 May 2020 05:52PM)
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WUHAN: Wuhan plans to conduct coronavirus tests on its entire population after new cases emerged for the first time in weeks in the cradle of the global pandemic, state media reported on Tuesday (May 12).
Officials had been ordered to submit by noon on Tuesday plans to administer nucleic acid tests on all residents in the city of 11 million people, according to an official notice carried by news outlets.

"Each district should make plans and arrangements to conduct nucleic acid tests on the entire population in its jurisdiction within a 10-day time limit," the notice said, although it was unclear when testing would begin.
The planned tests come after Wuhan reported the first cluster of new COVID-19 infections since the city re-opened after a 76-day lockdown on Apr 8.
READ: China says not time to relax COVID-19 measures after local clusters reappear
Six new cases were reported on Sunday and Monday from a residential compound in Dongxihu District.

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But an official from the Dongxihu District epidemic prevention and control commanding office told AFP that they have "not yet received news about this notice".
China has largely brought the virus under control, but it has been on edge about being hit by a second wave as it has lifted lockdowns and restrictions across the country.
Virus clusters have appeared recent weeks in the northeastern provinces of Jilin and Heilongjiang, which border Russia.
With the virus taking hold in other nations, China has barred most foreigners from entering the country.
Wuhan has reported 3,869 deaths since the novel coronavirus first emerged there in December, accounting for most fatalities in China. Scientists believe the virus jumped from animals to humans at a market that sold wildlife in the city.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Anyone that have asked for the lockdown deserved to be hanged by piano wires and lined along the street,,as a warning to stupid ppl and retards to keep their mouths shut and to educate others on the cost of the stupidity,,,those that damage the world economy need to pay and be accountable,,

COVID-19: South Korea deploys mobile data, police to tackle nightlife cluster
Quarantine workers spray disinfectants at night spots of Itaewon neighborhood, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seoul, South Korea, May 11, 2020. Yonhap/via REUTERS
12 May 2020 01:47PM(Updated: 12 May 2020 01:50PM)
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SEOUL: South Korea has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus, but a spike of new cases, driven by the cluster in venues in Seoul's Itaewon district – including several gay clubs – forced authorities to delay this week's planned re-opening of schools.
Many nightclub customers are believed to be reluctant to come forward because of the stigma surrounding homosexuality in the socially conservative country.

Seoul, as well as its neighbouring Gyeonggi province and the nearby city of Incheon, and the southern city of Daegu, have ordered the closure of all clubs and bars.
South Korea's reaction to the initial COVID-19 outbreak was widely praised, and its handling of this latest spike will be closely watched as parts of Europe begin a cautious re-opening.
Health experts are warning that moving too quickly will result in a surge in infection numbers.
Officials in the East Asian nation of 52 million reported 27 new cases on Monday (May 11), taking its total to 10,936, after recording only single-digit increases for eight of the preceding 13 days – many of them overseas arrivals.

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As of Tuesday morning, 101 cases had been linked to the Itaewon cluster, Seoul mayor Park Won-soon told reporters.
READ: South Korean COVID-19 patient went club-hopping in Seoul before testing positive, say authorities
The city secured a list of 10,905 people who visited the district through data provided by mobile operators and has sent text messages asking them to get tested, he added.
The Korea Disaster Management Headquarters (KDMH) said nearly 2,000 people who are believed to have visited the clubs are currently unreachable, and thousands of police will be deployed to track them down.
"The National Police Agency has established an operation system with 8,559 officers ... to track down who cannot be identified through credit card information or data provided by mobile operators," said Yoon Tae-ho, the director of KDMH.
READ: South Korea scrambles to contain new COVID-19 outbreak threatening Seoul
More than 7,000 people who have visited the area over the past two weeks have been tested, said Mayor Park – who on Monday announced a 2 million won (US$1,630) fine for those who avoid testing.
Test rates doubled after the city said it will ensure people's privacy by introducing anonymous testing, he added, but authorities still need more visitors to come forward.
Homosexuality is not illegal in South Korea, but rights groups say discrimination remains rampant.
"The fight against infectious diseases is a speed battle," Park told reporters, adding the city will collaborate with human rights organisations to prevent possible privacy infringements.
"We encourage you to get tested as soon as possible without worrying about your safety," he added.