Absolutely unbelievable isn't it Greg?

I have noticed a few more people than usual wearing masks at Belmont Forum the past week or two (possibly due to a couple of the few and far between mentions of Covid and the flu in the paper recently) but going on past experience it doesn't last long.

People become complacent and start thinking "oh, everything must be OK again because I haven't seen anything in the news lately" and most of the masks come off once more.

I even have to remind my elderly aunt occasionally when we're shopping and she sometimes says "no one else seems to be wearing masks anymore". I'm sort of relieved when we do see others wearing them so I can say to her "see, we're not the only ones trying to stay safe".

You are correct Carl

You have no reason to be angry at the anti-vaxxers
They have absolutely nothing to do with the 113 deaths
Anyone who wants to can have a vaccine anytime they like

So don't be mad at the anti-vaxxers maybe be mad at the ineffective vaccine

With regards to personal responsibility that is simple

Don't smoke or drink
Do at least half an hour of cardiovascular exercise everyday
Give up processed carbohydrates and sugars
Wake up early in the morning to reset your body clock and make sure you practise good sleep hygiene
Maybe take some vitamin d

Remember that hospitals are part of the disease care system
And gyms are part of the healthcare system

Your ambition should be to stay away from the disease care system

As an analogy look at dentistry
If you are constantly at the dentist is that a sign your teeth are healthier then someone who never has to go
Your AIM should be to take personal responsibility and keep your oral hygiene excellent so that you never have to go anywhere near dentist


This simple analogy is also applicable to your health

aquascoot wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 2:19pm:

Indirectly, of course "the anti-vaxxers" do have a lot to do with
the COVID death rate.   They've been preaching for three years
now that the vaccines are dangerous, have killed thousands of
people, and are a plot by the government to reduce the population.
All three claims are of course nonsensical, and with no evidence.

aquascoot wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 2:19pm:

The vaccines are not and never have been "ineffective".  This claim
is nothing more than yet another load of bullshit from the anti-vaxxers. 
Based on official reported COVID deaths, we estimated that vaccinations
prevented 14·4 million deaths in 185 countries and territories between
December 2020, and December 2021.
[The Lancet, Global impact of the first year of COVID-19 vaccination, 23 June 2022.]

aquascoot wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 2:19pm:

All good advice Aqua.  But... none of these things is any guarantee
against being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.  Consider the
the dozens of top athletes in prime physical condition who contracted COVID.
 
Being supremely healthy does not trump a viral infection.

aquascoot wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 2:19pm:

I know you've made this silly claim before, but it's still a groundless
one.  You need to remember the millions of COVID patients that
recovered solely due to hospital care, and the thousands saved by
admission to an ICU.

aquascoot wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 2:19pm:

Inappropriate analogy.  There is NO correlation between restorative
or preventative dentistry and viral-type infections.  And in actuality,
we should all visit a dentist at least twice a year for a clean and descale,
particularly as we age—in order to prevent gum diseases such as
gingivitis.

Captain Caveman wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 6:57am:


No President is an alternate name, you specified a different name. I would think in your version it would be Captain.

President uses 54 cards.

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Here's the problem as I see it.

While we currently have the Federal government spending goodness know how much taxpayers' money on those "Top Up Your Protection" Covid vaccination ads on TV (which seem to have stopped for now) and then wondering why no one's bothering to do so while between 100 and 200 Australians are still dying from Covid every week with thousands in hospital they shouldn't really need to wonder too much when we see things like this on a regular basis nowadays:

The attached image is from today's The West Australian and it was written by Linda Reynolds, a Liberal Senator for WA.

I believe it is self explanatory.

I've also seen "Post Pandemic" and "Post COVID-19" used in the paper 2 or 3 times over the past several days as well (mostly in the Business pages, of course).

There it is again.

"post-COVID".

A Sydney chief executive has blasted those working from home as "selfish".



Gee, Nicole... I wonder why so many workers would prefer to work from home and not get stuck in traffic jams twice a day, five days a week as well as having to pay for petrol and car maintenance (and tolls in Sydney and other Eastern States capitals) if they drive or pay for fares if they use public transport?

Not to mention the risk of being (repeatedly) infected with Covid and/or the flu every time they go into the city (especially if they use public transport).

I'm also pretty sure a lot of businesses will be happy not to pay the outrageous rents they get charged for office space in the city as well by having most or all of their staff working from home.

The only "selfish" ones are the greedy CBD office landlords who are losing rent money (oh, and the numerous CBD coffee shop owners too, of course).

lol...

https://twitter.com/tandigi/status/1658393297533149184

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#flexibleworking



https://twitter.com/MGRANT65/status/1658409912723214338

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Yep.

Carl D wrote on May 19^th, 2023 at 10:20am:


Thanks Carl.

(I WAS about to start a topic requesting this).

I know for a fact that there’s something not right (here in Sydney).

Winter is more or less here and we’ve been told that Covid (in fact pretty much all flu viruses) loves the cold.

2 people (a neighbour and a relative) both died recently because of Covid19. Both were fully vaccinated too.

As I type ....people who are dying in Sydney are stuck in morgues waiting in a queue to be buried. Burials are taking place around 21 days after a person’s death.

Schools (not all) are closing down here in Sydney because of Covid19.

Note : By that I mean schools are open virtually ie students are required to stay home and continue studying online.

Even hospitals (not all) are in lockdown.

Note : By that I mean no visitors are allowed. Why? Covid19 is INSIDE the hospital itself. I recently tried to visit an Aunt who had a hysterectomy. I wasn’t allowed because of Covid19. I’m still waiting for the all clear.

So of course I’m left trying to scrounge whatever news I can find re Covid19 through MMM. All I’m discovering is deafening silence.

What am I to conclude?

Well ... I think (and I could be wrong of course)...the Cth Govt (the entity which ultimately controls information including what our media releases) has not given the green light on what may be aired wrt Covid19. Now whether that’s because more information is being collected/collated in order to establish a clear pattern and/or to prevent undue mass panic ...remains to be seen.

ALL I KNOW FOR A FACT IS THIS:

I’M NOT PREPARED TO WAIT FOR ANY GOVT TO CONFIRM WHAT I AM SEEING/EXPERIENCING. I HAVE COMMON SENSE AND THAT IS WHAT IS GUIDING ME TO CONDUCT MY DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE I DON’T END UP IN ANY HOSPITAL OR MORGUE.

My pro - active measures include :

* Masks must be worn in public (not at home or in our front or back yard of course ... or in our car).
* Hand sanitiser must be in my handbag and in the car.
* Hand sanitiser must be at all entry and exit points of our house. And said sanitiser must be easy to see/reach.
* Clothes and towels may only be worn/used once then thrown into the washing machine for a heavy duty wash.
* Bleach to be placed in showers and bathroom basins and toilets to kill germs. (I make a diluted spray consisting of bleach and water)
* Weekly home tests must be conducted on every family member to check IF anyone has contracted Covid19.
* The other thing I’m doing is wiping down all kitchen and bathroom and laundry surfaces with a diluted eucalyptus disinfectant spray I have put together. I do this twice a day and it makes those highly used rooms of the house smell beautiful too.
* All kitchen sponges must be replaced every 7 days.
* All kitchen cutlery/crockery must be washed and rinsed in hot water.
* Tea towels must only be used to dry items and may only be used once then thrown into the washing basket.
* Hands are to be dried after washing ...using disposable paper towels.

I wonder if I’ve missed anything in that list ....😩i