Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt gave us all a metaphorical gold star this week. According to him, we’re being very well behaved and properly obeying social distancing, and that’s paying off when it comes to limiting the spread of COVID-19.
“In these most difficult of times, with these most difficult of measures that none of us had ever dreamt we would ever be involved in, you have risen to the occasion,” Minister Hunt told reporters on Sunday.
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'In the absence of a vaccine that could stop an outbreak altogether, a flattened curve is beneficial.'
A vaccine can not stop an outbreak of a mutating virus as proven by the ineffective vaccine for influenza.
And just like that, our liberties, rights and freedoms were removed. For our health and safety. And our own protection and benefit, of course.
Genuine question, do you believe this virus is a hoax or something? Something overexaggerated to take away our rights... and then what? Once we've been quarantined and 'had all our freedoms removed', what's the plan after that?
Covid-19 is showing small mutation so far which makes it a good candidate for vaccine.
The flu vaccine gives a significantly reduced(but not eliminated) chance of getting the flu for about 6 months.
I believe the virus is true, but I am sceptical the cops/pollies will freely give up their newly mintly powers once this pandemic ends. All for our own good of course.
And what do you think they will do with these powers? (Really asking, no snark.)
We will know if it’s flattening in 10-14 days time .. this is a marathon not a sprint