Rays of Hope in Covid19 Containment:
1/n Rays of Hope in Covid19 Containment :
As informed minds are speaking of a huge risk of a global pandemic with #coronavirus #Covid_19 infections spreading globally,we are seeing some Rays of Hope.I am not qualified to speak scientifically on this. Just seeing trends 1/n
2/n #COVID2019 Rays of Hope : China has contained the spread with determined actions and disciplined population adhering to guidelines.The numbers in China are falling. It has shut the temporary hospitals in Wuhan. That is a huge confidence booster for all watching this 2/n
3/n #coronavirus Rays of Hope :
On March 9th Chinese leader Xi Jinping went for a visit to the epicentre of the #COVID19 outbreak at Wuhan. The symbolism was clear : Chinese leadership has successfully dealt with the virus. Now we will fix the economy. Ajay Bagga 3/n
4/n #COVID19 Rays of Hope : Only 19 cases were reported from China on March 9th.All the 14 temporary hospitals are being shut down. Next two steps to watch are reopening of schools and holding the top annual political meetings of the NPC and CPPCC . Ajay Bagga . 4/n
5/n #CoronavirusOutbreak Rays of Hope : Hong Kong with early measures has kept the number of infections down to 118 with 3 new cases reported on March 9th. Singapore too has contained the spread . Ajay Bagga . 5/n
6/n Rays of Hope: #COVID19 Russia with only 20 reported cases has provided a model of early closing of its borders leading to protection of its population. Lessons are to close schools,encourage work from home and monitor border arrivals. Ajay Bagga 6/n
7/n Rays of Hope #CoronavirusOutbreak South Korea offers Hope with fresh infections falling over the last three days. Social distancing,closure of schools,broad based disinfection&testing measures,prioritising hospitalisation for those most at risk & self isolation has worked 7/n
8/n Rays of Hope: #COVID19 The South Korean model offers hope for Europe and US . Strong action on these fronts and border controls will break the chain of infections and help governments control and suppress the spread. Ajay Bagga 8/n
9/n Rays of Hope #coronavirus The news from Europe is worrisome but the aggressive quarantining of the entire country by Italy offers Hope.This model has worked in China and S Korea. Korea also contained the deaths ratio with its superior healthcare response. Ajay Bagga 9/n
10/n Rays of Hope #COVID19 many Pharma companies &the Gates Foundation,Wellcome Trust ,Mastercard Foundation have launched initiatives to study the virus to find cures and a vaccine. Israeli scientists also announced work on a vaccine. It will take a year but progress is on 10/n
11/n Rays of Hope #COVID19 The US response is gathering steam with over 40 million test kits made available, the CDC launching multiple initiatives and greater public awareness. Ajay Bagga 11/n
12/12 Rays of Hope in #COVID19 containment:Costs are &will be huge.We don’t know if the models by some experts of 20 million deaths will prove true.China and Korea offer Hope.Stay healthy, vigilant and safe .Tomorrow I will write on the economic measures needed. Ajay Bagga 12/12