Is Covid-19 just a hype?

pinball wizard

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Talking about the article, Global Research wrote on it being a hoax.

My question, is why does an anti-propaganda site choose to source material from a biased, conspiracy site?
I don't know what you're talking about.


As for the bold bit, why don't you post some proof.
 

buka001

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I don't know what you're talking about.


As for the bold bit, why don't you post some proof.
The oft quoted Swiss Propaganda Research centre report on the coronavirus uses a report from Global Research as a source.

Global research has had such great stories such as -



 

Nicodeamus

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The oft quoted Swiss Propaganda Research centre report on the coronavirus uses a report from Global Research as a source.

Global research has had such great stories such as -




I am lost, what exactly did the Swiss say? Quote that and say if that is false. Not the loony stuff above.
 

Hamish McPanji

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New ONS data is out

The provisional number of deaths registered in England and Wales in Week 16 (week ending 17 April 2020) increased from 18,516 in Week 15 (week ending 10 April 2020) to 22,351. This is 11,854 more deaths than the five-year average of 10,497 and is the highest weekly total since 1993, the earliest date where we have robust comparable figures

The death rate is only twice the rate of the average deaths that happen normally. Nothing to get concerned about. ;)
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I am lost, what exactly did the Swiss say? Quote that and say if that is false. Not the loony stuff above.
You posted a story quoting a swiss doctor saying that research shows that masks do not protect you from coronavirus. If you actually read what you posted you'll see she based that on the WHO report on china from february which stated that the virus is transmitted by someone coughing or sneezing on you. I already mentioned that.

Not everything is a conspiracy so wear a goddamn mask when you go shopping ffs.
 

Nicodeamus

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You posted a story quoting a swiss doctor saying that research shows that masks do not protect you from coronavirus. If you actually read what you posted you'll see she based that on the WHO report on china from february which stated that the virus is transmitted by someone coughing or sneezing on you. I already mentioned that.

Not everything is a conspiracy so wear a goddamn mask when you go shopping ffs.

Why? a shopping mall is not an acute situation? Idiots were running around buying masks then the doctors ended up with nothing.
 

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Again, why would I want to get covid on my hands and have to wash it off afterwards, when I can wear gloves and not get it on my hands in the first place? I'm also way less likely to touch my face with gloves on.

What do you do with your gloves when you leave the store?
 

tetrasect

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Why? a shopping mall is not an acute situation? Idiots were running around buying masks then the doctors ended up with nothing.

We're talking about supermarkets, not malls. Doctors don't buy masks at your local pharmacy.

I'm pretty sure you're a troll by now...
 

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From the supermarket. I wear a mask and gloves and keep my distance from people. Apparently that's too "impractical" for some.
So, what do the gloves actually do to prevent the spread? Please inform us. At least the wearing of a mask helps to keep your bugs to yourself. It does not guarantee that you do not get bugs from someone else.

Are they the same gloves? Or, do you take them off throw them away before you get into your car and touch anything in the car?
In my opinion, gloves are pretty much useless for the average Joe Soap to use. Gloves are really only an issue for health workers BUT ONLY if the gloves are discarded after each patient is attended to.

Sanitising the trolley handle makes sense, and shops that wipe down their countertops after each customer has come past with their re-usable bags makes sense. Washing those same bags after each shopping trip makes sense. Not placing those bags on any countertop in your home makes sense. Wiping down items purchased makes sense.
 
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Geoff.D

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Why? a shopping mall is not an acute situation? Idiots were running around buying masks then the doctors ended up with nothing.

Disingenuous. Doctors and health personnel had nothing BECAUSE the institution's Dying and Delays* department FAILED to PROCURE enough stocks, not because your local Dischem bought them all and then sold them to the population.

*Maybe there are a few around that know where that nickname for Buying and Supplies comes from :ROFL:
 

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Why not just use sanitizer which is ready available when you walk in and out of stores?

Because I have gloves.

So, what do the gloves actually do to prevent the spread? Please inform us. At least the wearing of a mask helps to keep ypur bugs to yourself. It does not guarantee that you do not get bugs from someone else.

Are they the same gloves? Or, do you take hem off throw them away before you get into your car and touch anything in the car?
In my opinion, gloves are pretty much useless for the average Joe Soap to use. Goves are really only an issue for health workers BUT ONLY if the gloves are discarded after each patient is attended to.

Sanitising the trolley handle makes sense, and shops that wipe down their countertops after each customer has come past with their re-usable bags makes sense. Washing those same bags after each shopping trip makes sense. Not placing those bags on any countertop in your home makes sense. Wiping down items purchased makes sense.

I'm not saying everyone should wear gloves, that's just what I do as an extra precaution. I still use hand sanitizer in my car. Like I said, I'd rather just not have the virus on my hands and then have to worry if I got it all off (it's only 100 nanometers wide). Putting on a pair of gloves is not much effort for me and like I said it also prevents me from touching my face. Plus I already have a pack of 100 so why not?

My point was that everyone should be wearing masks and social distancing as per lockdown instructions.
 

Nicodeamus

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Disingenuous. Doctors and health personnel had nothing BECAUSE the institution's Dying and Delays* department FAILED to PROCURE enough stocks, not because your local Dischem bought them all and then sold them to the population.

*Maybe there are a few around that know where that nickname for Buying and Supplies comes from :ROFL:

I concede that point, Dischem is more efficient than our government.
 

Nicodeamus

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Here is a data driven model predicting the end of the virus. The organization is based in Singapore.



But again read a model like Nostradamus.
 

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Because I have gloves.



I'm not saying everyone should wear gloves, that's just what I do as an extra precaution. I still use hand sanitizer in my car. Like I said, I'd rather just not have the virus on my hands and then have to worry if I got it all off (it's only 100 nanometers wide). Putting on a pair of gloves is not much effort for me and like I said it also prevents me from touching my face. Plus I already have a pack of 100 so why not?

My point was that everyone should be wearing masks and social distancing as per lockdown instructions.

Well lets hope you tape your gloves to your arms, otherwise the virus is still gonna get in there lol
 
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