Covid-19 - an interesting article

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Kimmy11

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Hi all,

In the week that saw the UK announce the efficacy of Dexamethasone in the treatment of Covid-19 patients:

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2244804-covid-19-news-archive-uk-using-dexamethasone-to-treat-patients/

and the World Health Organisation halt trials of Hydroxychoroquine:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-who-hydroxychloroq/who-halts-trial-of-hydroxychloroquine-in-covid-19-patients-idUSKBN23O2T0

I read an interesting interview in The Telegraph with Dr Peter Daszak about the long-term management of coronaviruses. I thought his views of the role played by global politics particularly interesting, not least because, in the grand scheme of things, World leaders could have afforded not to let this disaster happen:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/will-see-outbreaks-inevitable-warning-worlds-famous-virus-hunter/?WT.mc_id=e_DM1256570&WT.tsrc=email&etype=Edi_Edi_New_Reg&utmsource=email&utm_medium=Edi_Edi_New_Reg20200615&utm_campaign=DM1256570

I wonder whether, instead of the usual short-termism and greed of so-called World leaders, those in the future will learn anything by today's mistakes? History suggests not, but I live in hope........

Kind regards,

Kim

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:53pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:53pm

Hi Kimmy,

Thank you for sharing these links.

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:31pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:31pm

I thought injecting disinfectant was the answer?? 😁😁

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:45pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:45pm

Dave, don't go there! 😱 It's not that long since USA bleach manufacturers had to issue disclaimers to protect themselves from customers drinking their products! 😄

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:58pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:58pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:45pm:
Dave, don't go there! 😱 It's not that long since USA bleach manufacturers had to issue disclaimers to protect themselves from customers drinking their products! 😄

Maybe I should add an edit to my post.. DO NOT INJECT DETTOL !! hope you are well kim 😊

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:03pm

Kimmy11

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:03pm

THAT man has a lot to answer for! 🙄

All good here, thanks Dave. Hope the weather's improved in Blighty for you 👍😉

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:39pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:39pm

Dlrsantapola wrote on Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:58pm:
Maybe I should add an edit to my post.. DO NOT INJECT DETTOL !! hope you are well kim 😊

Dettol & bleach is now to be included on the label. "may cause digestive problems, or make you trump" . Safe with chickens! UK/ US. (EU excluded)

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:37pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:37pm

Hi Dlrsantapola

Unless your name is Donald Trump of course. Always allow for exceptions 🤪🥂

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:19pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:19pm

Villas wrote on Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:39pm:
Dettol & bleach is now to be included on the label. "may cause digestive problems, or make you trump" . Safe with chickens! UK/ US. (EU excluded)
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Did he use it in the building with that sign in front ? .That is the most amazing architecturally designed 'Wash House' I have seen in all my life !

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:27pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:27pm

LeckyLes wrote on Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:19pm:
Did he use it in the building with that sign in front ? .That is the most amazing architecturally designed 'Wash House' I have seen in all my life !
LeckyLes

Keep this forum "racist-free" zone🙏..........Sorry, I thought you said "white 'ouse", not laundry 😇. V