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Bomb, Containment, Covid-19, Dr Giacomo Grasselli, Milan, Prevention, Triage, Victims
The Creation of Adam (The Verge)
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, his wife, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Grégoire, have tested positive for Covid-19. Therefore, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in self-isolation, but he can work. Wherever it is possible, people are working from home. Moreover, in certain countries, employees whose benefits do not include paid sick leaves are being supported by their government. I hope that movement will spread because avoiding exposure to the virus is our best weapon. Covid-19 is extremely dangerous, but if we work together, we may defeat it.
Worse than a bomb … a tsunami
The BBC interviewed Italian Dr Giacomo Grasselli who stated that Covid-19 arrived in his country in a manner that was worst than a bomb. Covid-19 spreads quickly, it is agressive, and it is new. It’s a tsunami, says Dr Grasselli (CBC).
Italy was not given sufficient time to prepare. But many countries had time to prepare, at least minimally. They were able to enlarge medical facilities and purchase the materials they require. As well, people are being sent home, so they do not catch the disease and transmit it.
Pandemics are horrible and Covid-19 is a new threat, but I am seeing people working together to save themselves and to save their neighbours. Doctors alone cannot defeat Covid-19. It’s a community project.
Italy had little time to prepare, but the first order of business was containment, which is what Dr Grasselli is advising and which many of us have been given the time to do. However, Covid-19 is nevertheless a surprise and many of us are in denial.
I heard people trivialise the situation, which we can’t. We must keep at a distance from one another, which, in the days of coronavirus, is working together. Covid-19 is real and it is happening.
Two weeks before the bomb fell and multiplied, Dr Grasselli would not have expected the calimity that is unfolding.
I embedded a BBC (British) interview with Italian Dr Giacomo Grasselli (publications) as well as a CBC (Canada) interview.
Love to everyone ♥
The BBC
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The CBC
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo (Wikipedia)
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We must work on this together. Take care of yourself.
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My dear Gallivanta,
If we work together we have a good chance of escaping. Dr Grasselli made it very clear. Those who do not behave are the main threat. I have a dear relative who was determined to take her family to Cuba, but she has cancelled the trip. It is difficult to make people understand that they are at risk and must stay indoors. The planes will not fly, so no one is going to Cuba. We cannot believe that children are safe, nor can we believe that come April this disease will go away. President Trump was optimistic, but, once he understood, he declared a national emergency. He was tested. He has not been affected, but our Prime Minister’s wife tested positive. The new optimists are those who have realised how dangerous the virus is and who are behaving. I’m in self-isolation and promoting paid sick leave. One needs an income. The new epicentre is densely-populated Europe the virus is moving. Take good care of yourself.
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I hope you escape it, Micheline.
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Derrick, I lost two-thirds of my lungs, so I’m in self-isolation. The pharmacy sent the meds I would need. I have food, two masks, and my nephew phones me every day, just in case I need something. If I need something, it will be left in the lobby and someone will ring my apartment. I’ll go and get it wearing a mask. Sherbrooke has opened up testing centres and medical facilities to help absord an attack. Listening to Dr Grasselli was inspiring. Italy was hit by a bomb, but he made it clear that by staying indoors, we could lessen the victims that we help control Covid-19. The triage idea is quite acceptable. In Italy, they treat those who have a chance of living normally. We can fight Covid-19. He used the word “behave” properly. People who do not “believe” that the virus can be transmitted easily and do not believe the number of victims grows exponentially, are the main threat. Another good guide is 79-year-old Dr Fauci of the United States. If we behave, we will escape.
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It seems you have it covered.
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To the extent that one individual can cover it, I have it covered. I am in self-isolation because I would not survive. Sherbrooke has put into place all necessary medical facilities. Authorities started early. People remember the Spanish flu. Washing one’s hand and keeping surfaces clean are the best defence. Masks should be surgical masks, but these are not easily available. We have to stay home. It is comforting to know that Covid-19 is not necessarily fatal. Healthy people will recover. 🙂
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Hi,Micheline-Hope you are fine now. I sincerely wish(or pray) that you come back fast to your normal self. Meanwhile, your writings are fantastic!
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Dear Azuremorn, People could not understand that they would be hit by thunder. I so look forward for normal life to return. There is no remedy, except social distancing and staying at home. Thank you for your kind words. Love, Micheline.
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Take care-Best wishes!
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Dear Azuremorn, Please stay safe. Somewhere, there is light. Love, Micheline❤
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