naturalnews--2020-03-07--Chinese city mandated that all students take Chinese medicine for coronavirus

( Natural News ) The Chinese city of Lincang recently issued a new mandate that all students and teachers have to take the same Chinese medicines before going back to school for the semester , which began on March 1 , in order to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) .
Reports indicate that the medicine has not been scientifically proven to either cure or treat the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , and yet those who refuse it have been told that they will not be allowed to receive or administer any education until they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world has yet been proven to treat coronavirus . )
On March 2 , authorities in Lincang , located in southwestern China ’ s Yunnan province , issued a statement blaming the local district government for setting these egregious new rules .
Not long after , Lincang decided to end the mandate , and even went so far as to punish the officials who were involved .
That same day , officials in the Linxiang district of Lincang issued their own statement blaming a local staff member by the name of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the city government is actually requiring , which is not forced standardized medicine .
In traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM ) , what ’ s administered to one person for a certain condition is often different from what ’ s administered to another .
There are also dosage variances between what an adult is given versus what a child is given .
But under the mandate , all were to be given the same type and dose of medicine , which goes against Chinese law .
Back in 2005 , a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of TCM for the chickenpox that was meant for adults .
Another 151 others developed diarrhea and other harmful side effects , demonstrating the dangers of applying a one-size-fits-all mandate involving powerful medicines .
Listen below as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , discusses antiviral herbs and minerals that could help to prevent or treat the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) naturally : Forced vaccination is far worse than forced TCM Those who concocted the plan had the right idea , as the fundamentals of TCM dictate that these special herbal remedies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it happens .
It ’ s just that they failed to recognize the unique variances in how it ’ s supposed to be administered , not to mention the fact that forced medicine in any form is never a good idea .
Here in the United States , TCM is nowhere to be found in government protocols , which focus exclusively on pharmaceuticals and vaccines as the only remedies and prevention options for disease .
Consequently , children here are now being forced in many areas to take one-size-fits-all vaccines that are far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact that Chinese law actually prohibits mandatory medicine at gunpoint while some areas of the U.S. openly sanction it in the name of protecting “ public health ” shows that communist China is actually freer than parts of the supposed Land of the Free .
After all , if we don ’ t have the right to choose what medicines to put into our own bodies , then how can we be considered free at all ?
You can be sure that at least some elements of the U.S. government will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) once the first jab becomes commercially available .
It could be a while , but this type of situation is certainly coming if recent history is any indicator .
“ Eventually , once the vaccine is rolled out , you will see calls for mandatory vaccines and restrictions on human rights for people who are not vaccinated ( no right to hold a job , no right to travel on public transportation , no right to be a parent , etc . )
, ” warns the Health Ranger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry proof that you ’ ve been vaccinated .
‘ Show me your papers . '
” For more of the latest news about the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , be sure to check out Pandemic.news .

Chinese city mandated that all students take Chinese medicine for coronavirus
The Chinese city of Lincang recently issued a new mandate that all students and teachers have to take the same Chinese medicines before going back to school for the semester, which began on March 1, in order to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19).
Reports indicate that the medicine has not been scientifically proven to either cure or treat the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), and yet those who refuse it have been told that they will not be allowed to receive or administer any education until they do. (Then again, nothing in the world has yet been proven to treat coronavirus.)
On March 2, authorities in Lincang, located in southwestern China's Yunnan province, issued a statement blaming the local district government for setting these egregious new rules. Not long after, Lincang decided to end the mandate, and even went so far as to punish the officials who were involved.
That same day, officials in the Linxiang district of Lincang issued their own statement blaming a local staff member by the name of Ling Bo for apparently failing to understand what the city government is actually requiring, which is not forced standardized medicine.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), what's administered to one person for a certain condition is often different from what's administered to another. There are also dosage variances between what an adult is given versus what a child is given. But under the mandate, all were to be given the same type and dose of medicine, which goes against Chinese law.
Back in 2005, a child actually died after being given a dosage of TCM for the chickenpox that was meant for adults. Another 151 others developed diarrhea and other harmful side effects, demonstrating the dangers of applying a one-size-fits-all mandate involving powerful medicines.
Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, discusses antiviral herbs and minerals that could help to prevent or treat the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) naturally:
Forced vaccination is far worse than forced TCM
Those who concocted the plan had the right idea, as the fundamentals of TCM dictate that these special herbal remedies have the power to prevent infection before it happens. It's just that they failed to recognize the unique variances in how it's supposed to be administered, not to mention the fact that forced medicine in any form is never a good idea.
Here in the United States, TCM is nowhere to be found in government protocols, which focus exclusively on pharmaceuticals and vaccines as the only remedies and prevention options for disease. Consequently, children here are now being forced in many areas to take one-size-fits-all vaccines that are far worse than incorrect dosages of TCM.
The fact that Chinese law actually prohibits mandatory medicine at gunpoint while some areas of the U.S. openly sanction it in the name of protecting "public health" shows that communist China is actually freer than parts of the supposed Land of the Free. After all, if we don't have the right to choose what medicines to put into our own bodies, then how can we be considered free at all?
You can be sure that at least some elements of the U.S. government will be pushing for mandatory vaccination against the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) once the first jab becomes commercially available. It could be a while, but this type of situation is certainly coming if recent history is any indicator.
"Eventually, once the vaccine is rolled out, you will see calls for mandatory vaccines and restrictions on human rights for people who are not vaccinated (no right to hold a job, no right to travel on public transportation, no right to be a parent, etc.)," warns the Health Ranger.
"Prepare to be required to carry proof that you've been vaccinated. 'Show me your papers.'"
For more of the latest news about the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), be sure to check out Pandemic.news.
Sources for this article include:
TheEpochTimes.com
NaturalNews.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Birthplace of Jesus now closed due to coronavirus

( Natural News ) Suspicions that at least four Palestinians may have developed the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) has led to the closure of the famous Church of the Nativity historical site in Bethlehem , where Jesus Christ is said to have been born .
The Palestinian Authority ’ s tourism ministry announced that the facility will remain closed amid the ongoing crisis , and that all foreigners will now be prohibited from staying at hotels anywhere in the West Bank during the upcoming Easter season , one of its busiest times .
If officially confirmed , the four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CoVid-19 ) would become the first to emerge in Palestinian areas of the Holy Land .
“ We respect the instructions of the relevant authorities , ” stated Wadie Abunassar , an adviser to the Roman Catholic Church officials in the Holy Land .
“ Safety comes first.
” The facility , which was built upon the traditional birthplace site of Jesus the Messiah , is typically visited by upwards of 10,000 tourists daily , according to the Palestinian Authority .
But as of 4 pm on Thursday , it was disinfected and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the peak of the season , ” stated Jeres Qumsiyeh , a Palestinian tourism spokesman .
“ Tourists are leaving and within days no single tourist will be in the city.
” “ This affects us dramatically , ” added Joey Canavati , who manages the nearby Alexander Hotel in Bethlehem .
“ Our workers are essentially laid off for the next 14 days .
We will be closed down completely .
It destroyed our business from every perspective.
” Listen below as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , talks about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States due to the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) : Even though it hasn ’ t closed the Western Wall or Al Aqsa mosque , Israel has implemented travel bans from 10 countries A major tourism destination , Israel has yet to implement these types of closures for other holy sites such as the Western Wall and the Al Aqsa mosque .
The mosque was expected to receive about 50,000 worshipers for its usual Friday prayers , and other areas would appear to be business as usual .
Israel has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) – more than in the Palestinian areas – which has prompted the imposition of new safety measures aimed at keeping it contained .
BATM , an Israeli company , claims to have developed a quick diagnostic kit to test for the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) that ’ s reportedly being produced in Rome by a company known as Adaltis .
Israel has also implemented a new travel ban to keep out people from 10 different countries .
All of those arriving from Germany , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Switzerland will also reportedly have to go into mandatory quarantine .
Meanwhile , planned military exercises between Israel and the U.S. European Command have been canceled due to the ongoing crisis .
“ We are at the peak of a global pandemic , ” stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press release about the new travel bans .
“ We are in a better situation than other countries because , since the beginning , I have given instructions to the maximum possible , not the minimum level of precaution .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , to slow the spread of the virus.
” Other measures being implemented in Israel include blanket prohibition of all international conventions as well as all gatherings involving more than 5,000 people .
Roughly 7,000 Israeli citizens thus far have also opted to self-quarantine in their own homes at the height of the country ’ s latest election period , which is its third attempt at selecting a new prime minister .
To keep up with the latest Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) news , be sure to check out Pandemic.news .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease by checking out Outbreak.news .

Birthplace of Jesus now closed due to coronavirus
Suspicions that at least four Palestinians may have developed the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) has led to the closure of the famous Church of the Nativity historical site in Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ is said to have been born.
The Palestinian Authority's tourism ministry announced that the facility will remain closed amid the ongoing crisis, and that all foreigners will now be prohibited from staying at hotels anywhere in the West Bank during the upcoming Easter season, one of its busiest times.
If officially confirmed, the four suspected cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) would become the first to emerge in Palestinian areas of the Holy Land.
"We respect the instructions of the relevant authorities," stated Wadie Abunassar, an adviser to the Roman Catholic Church officials in the Holy Land. "Safety comes first."
The facility, which was built upon the traditional birthplace site of Jesus the Messiah, is typically visited by upwards of 10,000 tourists daily, according to the Palestinian Authority. But as of 4 pm on Thursday, it was disinfected and closed indefinitely.
"We are in the peak of the season," stated Jeres Qumsiyeh, a Palestinian tourism spokesman. "Tourists are leaving and within days no single tourist will be in the city."
"This affects us dramatically," added Joey Canavati, who manages the nearby Alexander Hotel in Bethlehem. "Our workers are essentially laid off for the next 14 days. We will be closed down completely. It destroyed our business from every perspective."
Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, talks about how medical martial law is soon to arrive in the United States due to the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19):
Even though it hasn't closed the Western Wall or Al Aqsa mosque, Israel has implemented travel bans from 10 countries
A major tourism destination, Israel has yet to implement these types of closures for other holy sites such as the Western Wall and the Al Aqsa mosque. The mosque was expected to receive about 50,000 worshipers for its usual Friday prayers, and other areas would appear to be business as usual.
Israel has, however, already confirmed some 15 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) – more than in the Palestinian areas – which has prompted the imposition of new safety measures aimed at keeping it contained.
BATM, an Israeli company, claims to have developed a quick diagnostic kit to test for the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) that's reportedly being produced in Rome by a company known as Adaltis.
Israel has also implemented a new travel ban to keep out people from 10 different countries. All of those arriving from Germany, France, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland will also reportedly have to go into mandatory quarantine.
Meanwhile, planned military exercises between Israel and the U.S. European Command have been canceled due to the ongoing crisis.
"We are at the peak of a global pandemic," stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press release about the new travel bans.
"We are in a better situation than other countries because, since the beginning, I have given instructions to the maximum possible, not the minimum level of precaution. And we have taken strict, very strict measures, to slow the spread of the virus."
Other measures being implemented in Israel include blanket prohibition of all international conventions as well as all gatherings involving more than 5,000 people.
Roughly 7,000 Israeli citizens thus far have also opted to self-quarantine in their own homes at the height of the country's latest election period, which is its third attempt at selecting a new prime minister.
To keep up with the latest Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) news, be sure to check out Pandemic.news.
You can also learn more about the disease by checking out Outbreak.news.
Sources for this article include:
NYPost.com
NYPost.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Beijing Doctor says Wuhan is like “hell on Earth,” outbreak far worse than officially reported

( Natural News ) An underground media outlet based in the U.S. , with sources in China , interviewed an anonymous Beijing doctor .
The doctor , going by the alias Hou Yong , is a director of internal medicine at a Beijing hospital .
He has witnessed firsthand how the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) has mishandled the coronavirus outbreak .
He describes the city of Wuhan as “ hell on Earth ” where sick people have been rounded up and crowded together , instead of being properly quarantined , monitored and treated .
Chinese Communist Party has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s really going on The World Health Organization has repeatedly praised the Chinese response , even though the outbreak originated in that country , they maintained a higher-than-average death rate , and it spread to countless other countries rather quickly .
Hou Yong says the corruption and incompetence of the Chinese Communist Party has exacerbated the outbreak .
He testifies that recently confirmed coronavirus cases at a local hospital are “ very serious.
” When these local hospitals were contacted , most of the doctors did not want to talk about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences for speaking out .
The CCP has a stranglehold over the doctors .
Medical professionals are forced to report “ official ” statistics and stick with the government ’ s script .
A radiologist at Peking University People ’ s Hospital was responsible for identifying cases based on CT scans .
He declined to provide more information .
“ You must be aware of the situation in China regarding disclosing coronavirus cases to the public , ” said Hong Nan .
“ I certainly can ’ t tell you the exact number.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hiding the true number of cases .
When Beijing announced more than 300 confirmed cases , they failed to relay that most were transmitted in the community , person-to-person .
This means that several hundred more could potentially be infected and the official numbers are skewed .
Chinese officials not using proper quarantine measures , exacerbating the outbreak In the interview , Hou Yong warned that one of the most recent cases at Peking University ’ s People ’ s Hospital is “ a big issue ” because more than 140 patients who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected .
All of these patients are now quarantined because one of the frequent visitors to the department came down with coronavirus infection .
“ Anyone who came into contact with these 140 plus patients or their families in the past two weeks could have been infected , so the impact could be very big , ” he relayed .
Hou Yong says patients are being crowded into makeshift hospitals , whether they have a confirmed infection or not .
“ It violates the most basic principle of fighting infectious disease .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warns .
He says the “ whole Wuhan bureaucracy is among the worst in China.
” Doctors who are called to Wuhan are not supplied with safety gear or food .
“ Going to Wuhan is like an invitation to one ’ s doom.
” The doctors who worked with Hou Yong were told they ’ d be sent to Wuhan for two weeks , but have not been back for almost a month .
“ They are on the brink of total collapse , ” he warns .
This shows just how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at controlling , not the outbreak , but the minds of the Chinese citizenry .
The CCP has blocked any dissent and punishes those who speak out about what ’ s really going on .
According to Yong , China is currently working on a big network project so they can stop using servers from the U.S .
The CCP is establishing a new domestic root server that would give China its own local area network , allowing the government to have complete control over the flow of online information .

Beijing Doctor says Wuhan is like “hell on Earth,” outbreak far worse than officially reported
An underground media outlet based in the U.S., with sources in China, interviewed an anonymous Beijing doctor . The doctor, going by the alias Hou Yong, is a director of internal medicine at a Beijing hospital. He has witnessed firsthand how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has mishandled the coronavirus outbreak. He describes the city of Wuhan as “hell on Earth” where sick people have been rounded up and crowded together, instead of being properly quarantined, monitored and treated.
Chinese Communist Party has doctors scared to speak out about what's really going on
The World Health Organization has repeatedly praised the Chinese response, even though the outbreak originated in that country, they maintained a higher-than-average death rate, and it spread to countless other countries rather quickly. Hou Yong says the corruption and incompetence of the Chinese Communist Party has exacerbated the outbreak. He testifies that recently confirmed coronavirus cases at a local hospital are “very serious.”
When these local hospitals were contacted, most of the doctors did not want to talk about the outbreak, fearing that there will be consequences for speaking out. The CCP has a stranglehold over the doctors. Medical professionals are forced to report “official” statistics and stick with the government’s script. A radiologist at Peking University People’s Hospital was responsible for identifying cases based on CT scans. He declined to provide more information. “You must be aware of the situation in China regarding disclosing coronavirus cases to the public,” said Hong Nan. “I certainly can’t tell you the exact number.”
Hou Yong revealed that Beijing is hiding the true number of cases. When Beijing announced more than 300 confirmed cases, they failed to relay that most were transmitted in the community, person-to-person. This means that several hundred more could potentially be infected and the official numbers are skewed.
Chinese officials not using proper quarantine measures, exacerbating the outbreak
In the interview, Hou Yong warned that one of the most recent cases at Peking University’s People’s Hospital is “a big issue” because more than 140 patients who recently visited the dialysis department were potentially affected. All of these patients are now quarantined because one of the frequent visitors to the department came down with coronavirus infection. “Anyone who came into contact with these 140 plus patients or their families in the past two weeks could have been infected, so the impact could be very big,” he relayed.
Hou Yong says patients are being crowded into makeshift hospitals, whether they have a confirmed infection or not. “It violates the most basic principle of fighting infectious disease. They need to be quarantined,” he warns.
He says the “whole Wuhan bureaucracy is among the worst in China.” Doctors who are called to Wuhan are not supplied with safety gear or food. “Going to Wuhan is like an invitation to one’s doom.” The doctors who worked with Hou Yong were told they’d be sent to Wuhan for two weeks, but have not been back for almost a month. “They are on the brink of total collapse,” he warns.
This shows just how nefariously effective the Chinese government has been at controlling, not the outbreak, but the minds of the Chinese citizenry. The CCP has blocked any dissent and punishes those who speak out about what’s really going on. According to Yong, China is currently working on a big network project so they can stop using servers from the U.S. The CCP is establishing a new domestic root server that would give China its own local area network, allowing the government to have complete control over the flow of online information.
Stay aware at Pandemic.News.
Sources include:
TheEpochTimes.com
NaturalNews.com
NaturalNews.com
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naturalnews--2020-03-07--Skip the antibiotics: How to self-treat a UTI

( Natural News ) Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to address urinary tract infections ( UTIs ) , but these drugs are linked to many negative side effects , like allergic reactions .
If you have a minor , uncomplicated UTI , consider trying home remedies to treat your condition naturally .
UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract and grow .
The usual culprit is E. coli , which is present in a person ’ s bowels .
It can travel through the anus and reach the urethra , where it goes to the bladder or even the kidneys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UTIs than men because of the short distance between their anus and their urethra .
The female urethra is also shorter than the male one .
A person with UTI can experience these symptoms : • Less production of urine , but accompanied by more frequent urges to urinate .
Women with UTI may also experience itching in the affected areas .
Meanwhile , men may suffer from prostatitis , a condition that causes symptoms like chills , fever , difficult or painful ejaculation , dribbling and pain in the perineum ( the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the lower back .
UTIs are more common in women than in men .
At least 50 percent of women worldwide have had a UTI , and only three percent for men .
Take note that only young , healthy individuals who haven ’ t had a UTI before , and don ’ t have underlying issues ( e.g.
, blockages or malformations in the urinary tract ) should attempt to self-treat an infection .
Antibiotics , like many prescription medicines , are linked to adverse effects , like : Antibiotics target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body , which can increase your risk of developing other infections .
Long-term use of antibiotics can also make you develop strains of bacteria that are resistant to treatment .
Detailed below are natural ways to prevent or address a UTI .
• Stay hydrated .
Not drinking enough water every day causes many problems , including UTI .
Drinking enough water eliminates waste from your bladder , dilutes urine , and helps your body retain nutrients .
Consume six to eight glasses ( eight ounces each ) every day .
• Drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a prevention instead of a cure .
The drink has antioxidants that can prevent E. coli cells from attaching to the cells in the urinary tract .
( Related : Naturally occurring plant carbohydrate in cranberries could help prevent UTI . )
• Use the bathroom regularly .
Going when the urge arises helps flush out bacteria before you get a UTI .
• Use probiotics ( good bacteria ) to keep your urinary tract healthy and free from harmful bacteria .
Lactobacilli produce hydrogen peroxide in the urine , a potent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in vitamin C or take supplements .
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that boosts your immunity .
Vitamin C reacts with nitrates in your body and produces nitrogen oxide , a substance that helps eliminate bacteria .
• Wiping from front to back when using the bathroom .
This keeps your urethra clean and free of E. coli .
• Proper sexual hygiene also helps reduce the risk of UTIs .
Urinate before and after sexual encounters , wash genitals and use condoms .
To determine what bacteria is causing your UTI , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fever , are shivering , notice blood in your urine , have abdominal or flank pain or are experiencing an altered mental condition , you require emergency medical care .
These symptoms suggest that the infection has traveled to your kidneys or farther .
Follow a balanced diet , supplement with vitamin C and practice proper hygiene to prevent a UTI .

Skip the antibiotics: How to self-treat a UTI
Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to address urinary tract infections (UTIs), but these drugs are linked to many negative side effects, like allergic reactions. If you have a minor, uncomplicated UTI, consider trying home remedies to treat your condition naturally.
UTI: Causes and symptoms
UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract and grow. The usual culprit is E. coli, which is present in a person's bowels. It can travel through the anus and reach the urethra, where it goes to the bladder or even the kidneys.
Women are more likely to develop UTIs than men because of the short distance between their anus and their urethra. The female urethra is also shorter than the male one.
A person with UTI can experience these symptoms:
Agitation.
Lethargy.
Burning sensation while urinating.
Cloudy or white urine (indicating pus).
Pink, red, or dark urine (indicating blood.
Urine with a strong, offensive odor.
Less production of urine, but accompanied by more frequent urges to urinate.
Incontinence or urine retention.
Women with UTI may also experience itching in the affected areas.
Meanwhile, men may suffer from prostatitis, a condition that causes symptoms like chills, fever, difficult or painful ejaculation, dribbling and pain in the perineum (the area between the rectum and scrotum) or the lower back.
UTIs are more common in women than in men. At least 50 percent of women worldwide have had a UTI, and only three percent for men.
Take note that only young, healthy individuals who haven't had a UTI before, and don't have underlying issues (e.g., blockages or malformations in the urinary tract) should attempt to self-treat an infection.
The negative side effects of antibiotics
Antibiotics, like many prescription medicines, are linked to adverse effects, like:
Abnormal liver function
Allergic reactions
Diarrhea
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Rashes
Tiredness
Antibiotics target both pathogenic and beneficial bacteria in your body, which can increase your risk of developing other infections. Long-term use of antibiotics can also make you develop strains of bacteria that are resistant to treatment.
Home remedies for UTI
Detailed below are natural ways to prevent or address a UTI.
Stay hydrated. Not drinking enough water every day causes many problems, including UTI. Drinking enough water eliminates waste from your bladder, dilutes urine, and helps your body retain nutrients. Consume six to eight glasses (eight ounces each) every day.
Not drinking enough water every day causes many problems, including UTI. Drinking enough water eliminates waste from your bladder, dilutes urine, and helps your body retain nutrients. Consume six to eight glasses (eight ounces each) every day. Drink cranberry juice. Cranberry juice works best as a prevention instead of a cure. The drink has antioxidants that can prevent E. coli cells from attaching to the cells in the urinary tract. (Related: Naturally occurring plant carbohydrate in cranberries could help prevent UTI.)
Cranberry juice works best as a prevention instead of a cure. The drink has antioxidants that can prevent E. coli cells from attaching to the cells in the urinary tract. (Related: Naturally occurring plant carbohydrate in cranberries could help prevent UTI.) Use the bathroom regularly. Going when the urge arises helps flush out bacteria before you get a UTI.
Going when the urge arises helps flush out bacteria before you get a UTI. Use probiotics (good bacteria) to keep your urinary tract healthy and free from harmful bacteria. Lactobacilli produce hydrogen peroxide in the urine, a potent antibacterial agent.
(good bacteria) to keep your urinary tract healthy and free from harmful bacteria. Lactobacilli produce hydrogen peroxide in the urine, a potent antibacterial agent. Consume foods rich in vitamin C or take supplements. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that boosts your immunity. Vitamin C reacts with nitrates in your body and produces nitrogen oxide, a substance that helps eliminate bacteria.
or take supplements. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that boosts your immunity. Vitamin C reacts with nitrates in your body and produces nitrogen oxide, a substance that helps eliminate bacteria. Wiping from front to back when using the bathroom. This keeps your urethra clean and free of E. coli.
This keeps your urethra clean and free of E. coli. Proper sexual hygiene also helps reduce the risk of UTIs. Urinate before and after sexual encounters, wash genitals and use condoms.
To determine what bacteria is causing your UTI, get a urinalysis.
If you have a fever, are shivering, notice blood in your urine, have abdominal or flank pain or are experiencing an altered mental condition, you require emergency medical care. These symptoms suggest that the infection has traveled to your kidneys or farther.
Follow a balanced diet, supplement with vitamin C and practice proper hygiene to prevent a UTI.
Sources include:
SteadyHealth.com
Health.Harvard.edu


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Is it time to log off? Here's why social media can be bad for you

( Natural News ) Whether it ’ s night or day , at least 40 percent of the people in the world are on their phones and browsing through social media .
That means at least a staggering three billion thumbs are scrolling mindlessly through all sorts of apps and websites , from Facebook and Instagram to Twitter .
On average , people spend about two hours a day on these platforms .
Some look at photos , leave comments and likes or check out what their friends are doing .
However , while social media can be used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old acquaintances , its frequent use is also associated with adverse side effects .
It can even negatively affect your mental health .
At first glance , everyone on social media seems happy .
But how do people really feel as they view photos of their friends taking vacations in beautiful and exotic places ?
Studies on the use of social media suggest that users often feel lonely .
Frequent users also report that they often experience social isolation .
Even if users aren ’ t physically or emotionally separated from their friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel that way since spending more time on their preferred social networks is strongly associated with greater feelings of loneliness and isolation .
Additionally , research suggests that frequent social media use is linked to higher anxiety .
While these studies don ’ t prove causation , they imply that spending more time on social media is caused by loneliness and anxiety , and not vice versa .
Social media use can also affect your ability to have a healthy self-esteem .
Data from survey studies suggest that more than 60 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2012 survey called “ Sweden ’ s largest Facebook study , ” researchers discovered an inverse correlation between Facebook use and self-confidence among female users .
The results showed that Facebook use is linked to happiness among women .
Findings from other studies suggest that some women may compare themselves to others on Facebook , with users feeling that other people are more attractive than them .
This negative view can damage both their body image and self-esteem .
It may even have repercussions on their emotional well-being .
Because users often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost none of their negative experiences being shown online , others who see their posts and photos tend to compare their own lives to heavily filtered images .
You may even start thinking that your life is lacking compared to your friends , which isn ’ t a healthy habit to have .
And even if you don ’ t compare your life to that of your Facebook friends ’ , what you see on social media can negatively affect you since any form of self-comparison tends to negatively affect your mood .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a link between social media use and clinical depression .
( Related : Is social media making you depressed ?
Science concludes “ yes ” . )
According to an Austrian study , even using Facebook for a short period can cause negative emotions .
Results showed that simply browsing your feed for 20 minutes causes sad or depressing feelings .
How to manage your social media use Other studies have found that spending more time on social media can make you feel worse .
In fact , users who spend more time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least three times as likely to feel depressed and anxious .
Overall , social media users also tend to report reduced life satisfaction .
If using Facebook negatively affects your mood , try going on a digital detox by following the tips below .
• Is Facebook making you depressed ?
Limit your social media use to 30 minutes or less a day .
Taking a social media break may help reduce your “ fear of missing out ” ( FOMO ) and unhealthy envy .
• Clean up your newsfeeds .
Hide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and only follow reputable sources of news and information .
• Is Facebook making you miss out on real-life friendships ?
Put your phone down and spend more time talking to your best friend over a cup of coffee .
• If social media is negatively affecting your mood and mental health regularly , it may be time to quit it for good .
Even if you don ’ t have the photos to prove it , your own life is just as happy and enjoyable as the people on your Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t let these moments pass you by since you ’ re not busy taking photos to post on social media .

Is it time to log off? Here’s why social media can be bad for you
Whether it's night or day, at least 40 percent of the people in the world are on their phones and browsing through social media. That means at least a staggering three billion thumbs are scrolling mindlessly through all sorts of apps and websites, from Facebook and Instagram to Twitter.
On average, people spend about two hours a day on these platforms. Some look at photos, leave comments and likes or check out what their friends are doing.
However, while social media can be used to connect with new friends or reconnect with old acquaintances, its frequent use is also associated with adverse side effects. It can even negatively affect your mental health.
Social media and negative feelings
At first glance, everyone on social media seems happy. But how do people really feel as they view photos of their friends taking vacations in beautiful and exotic places?
Studies on the use of social media suggest that users often feel lonely. Frequent users also report that they often experience social isolation.
Even if users aren't physically or emotionally separated from their friends and loved ones, they may still feel that way since spending more time on their preferred social networks is strongly associated with greater feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Additionally, research suggests that frequent social media use is linked to higher anxiety. While these studies don't prove causation, they imply that spending more time on social media is caused by loneliness and anxiety, and not vice versa.
Social media use can also affect your ability to have a healthy self-esteem. Data from survey studies suggest that more than 60 percent of Facebook users often feel inadequate.
In a 2012 survey called “Sweden’s largest Facebook study,” researchers discovered an inverse correlation between Facebook use and self-confidence among female users. The results showed that Facebook use is linked to happiness among women.
Findings from other studies suggest that some women may compare themselves to others on Facebook, with users feeling that other people are more attractive than them. This negative view can damage both their body image and self-esteem. It may even have repercussions on their emotional well-being.
Because users often show their lives through filters, with almost none of their negative experiences being shown online, others who see their posts and photos tend to compare their own lives to heavily filtered images. You may even start thinking that your life is lacking compared to your friends, which isn't a healthy habit to have.
And even if you don't compare your life to that of your Facebook friends', what you see on social media can negatively affect you since any form of self-comparison tends to negatively affect your mood.
In addition, researchers have also identified a link between social media use and clinical depression. (Related: Is social media making you depressed? Science concludes “yes”.)
According to an Austrian study, even using Facebook for a short period can cause negative emotions. Results showed that simply browsing your feed for 20 minutes causes sad or depressing feelings.
How to manage your social media use
Other studies have found that spending more time on social media can make you feel worse. In fact, users who spend more time on their social media feeds are at least three times as likely to feel depressed and anxious.
Overall, social media users also tend to report reduced life satisfaction.
If using Facebook negatively affects your mood, try going on a digital detox by following the tips below.
Is Facebook making you depressed? Limit your social media use to 30 minutes or less a day. Taking a social media break may help reduce your "fear of missing out" (FOMO) and unhealthy envy.
Clean up your newsfeeds. Hide everyone except family members and your closest friends and only follow reputable sources of news and information.
Is Facebook making you miss out on real-life friendships? Put your phone down and spend more time talking to your best friend over a cup of coffee.
If social media is negatively affecting your mood and mental health regularly, it may be time to quit it for good.
Even if you don't have the photos to prove it, your own life is just as happy and enjoyable as the people on your Facebook feed. The only difference is, you don't let these moments pass you by since you're not busy taking photos to post on social media.
Sources include:
PsychologyToday.com
GreaterGood.Berkeley.edu


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Protect your property with these natural and man-made barriers, fences and fortifications

Keeping things over the hedge ( or fence ) There are plenty of different barriers , fences and fortifications to choose from , each with their own unique niches that fulfill a certain role .
One of the more common reasons for putting up these barriers , aside from improving home security , is to establish a proper perimeter around your property .
Another potential reason to set up a proper barrier is to prevent livestock from running amok .
Below you can find a list of effective fortifications that can help maintain the safety inside your property .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve your home security . )
Anyone would be quite intimidated by a house surrounded by dense plants and shrubs .
Cultivating plants that are thorny or dense around your property is a great way to keep things — barring the most determined of people — from crossing into your property .
Even then , they would need to have a lot of patience and specialized tools to get through the dense shrubbery .
The only real disadvantage of growing thick hedgerows is that they cost quite a bit to set up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They also take time to grow big and dense enough to be a decent barrier , making them more of a long-term investment rather than something you can just prepare on the fly .
In any case , plants like boxwoods , cypress or barberry shrubs make great choices for defensive plants .
While they are heavy to work with , concrete walls are simple defensive structures that can last for a very long time , especially if maintained properly .
You can even implement reinforcements of fiberglass rather than metal rebar to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ periods .
Concrete blocks can be used to make barriers and walls .
However , you should avoid the thinner blocks if you want to build taller walls .
Solid 4-inch thick capstone can also be used to create your defenses .
If you happen to get a good wire fence brand , field fences can last for decades .
You can set up a four foot tall woven wide fence then start planting hedgerows on one side of the fence to form a second barrier , giving you plenty of protection .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work much better for making a barrier for privacy rather than major fencing projects for security .
This is because these fences are usually made of treated pine , which is fairly weak and breaks down easily over time .
Wood fences must also be kept painted at all times and should be treated once in a while to enjoy a reasonable lifespan .
The more you ignore painting and treating , the faster they deteriorate .
However , if you have a source of free scrap wood in your property , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you safe while you work on other fencing projects .
As far as fortifications go , you can never go wrong with the classic barbed wire .
Placing them on top of a fence will add another layer of defense , making it significantly more dangerous to trespass into your property .
Barbed wire can hurt but razor wire can cause more damage through cuts and lacerations if someone is foolish enough to try traversing your fence .
However , using razor wire might be restricted in some areas so its best to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or check the rules of your area .
If your concrete walls and barriers are about a head taller than your average adult , you can add some broken glass on top by securing the shards with a bit of concrete or mortar mix .
While it ’ s a permanent alteration to your barrier , it will prevent people from trying to scale your walls .

Protect your property with these natural and man-made barriers, fences and fortifications
In a disaster scenario, you may find yourself in situations where bugging out simply isn't possible. If that happens, the best thing you can do is hunker down and stay inside your own home. Bugging in your house means you need to find ways to protect both your property and yourself from potential threats. These security measures could range from personal weapons to even alarm traps scattered throughout the perimeter of your property. However, one of the best and simplest ways to deter people from approaching your property is to set up a good barrier or fence. (H/t BackDoorSurvival.com)
Keeping things over the hedge (or fence)
There are plenty of different barriers, fences and fortifications to choose from, each with their own unique niches that fulfill a certain role. One of the more common reasons for putting up these barriers, aside from improving home security, is to establish a proper perimeter around your property. Another potential reason to set up a proper barrier is to prevent livestock from running amok. Below you can find a list of effective fortifications that can help maintain the safety inside your property. (Related: Cheap and effective ways to improve your home security.)
Hedgerows and plants
Anyone would be quite intimidated by a house surrounded by dense plants and shrubs. Cultivating plants that are thorny or dense around your property is a great way to keep things -- barring the most determined of people -- from crossing into your property. Even then, they would need to have a lot of patience and specialized tools to get through the dense shrubbery.
The only real disadvantage of growing thick hedgerows is that they cost quite a bit to set up, as well as require constant maintenance. They also take time to grow big and dense enough to be a decent barrier, making them more of a long-term investment rather than something you can just prepare on the fly. In any case, plants like boxwoods, cypress or barberry shrubs make great choices for defensive plants.
Concrete walls
While they are heavy to work with, concrete walls are simple defensive structures that can last for a very long time, especially if maintained properly. You can even implement reinforcements of fiberglass rather than metal rebar to keep the walls structurally sound for longer periods. Concrete blocks can be used to make barriers and walls. However, you should avoid the thinner blocks if you want to build taller walls. Solid 4-inch thick capstone can also be used to create your defenses.
Field and wooden fences
If you happen to get a good wire fence brand, field fences can last for decades. You can set up a four foot tall woven wide fence then start planting hedgerows on one side of the fence to form a second barrier, giving you plenty of protection.
On the other hand, wooden fences work much better for making a barrier for privacy rather than major fencing projects for security. This is because these fences are usually made of treated pine, which is fairly weak and breaks down easily over time. Wood fences must also be kept painted at all times and should be treated once in a while to enjoy a reasonable lifespan. The more you ignore painting and treating, the faster they deteriorate. However, if you have a source of free scrap wood in your property, you can set up something cheap to keep you safe while you work on other fencing projects.
Razor or barbed wire
As far as fortifications go, you can never go wrong with the classic barbed wire. Placing them on top of a fence will add another layer of defense, making it significantly more dangerous to trespass into your property. Barbed wire can hurt but razor wire can cause more damage through cuts and lacerations if someone is foolish enough to try traversing your fence. However, using razor wire might be restricted in some areas so its best to put them aside in case of SHTF or check the rules of your area.
Broken glass
If your concrete walls and barriers are about a head taller than your average adult, you can add some broken glass on top by securing the shards with a bit of concrete or mortar mix. While it's a permanent alteration to your barrier, it will prevent people from trying to scale your walls.
Learn more home security strategies at SelfDefense.news.
Sources include:
BackDoorSurvival.com
UrbanSurvivalSite.com
.


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Potent combo: Study explains interaction of ingredients behind the effect of energy drinks on heart

( Natural News ) Caffeinated energy drinks increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms and raised blood pressure levels , according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association .
A team of researchers from the University of the Pacific in California found that the interaction of common ingredients found in energy drinks significantly affected cardiovascular factors , such as heart rate , QT interval , systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure .
Energy drinks , as the name implies , are made to boost energy levels using two primary ingredients : caffeine and sugar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stamina and improve physical performance .
Because of this , energy drinks are often the go-to energy boosters of athletes , students and workers .
Many nutritionists and healthcare professionals , however , warn against the excess intake of these drinks .
This is because a can of the instant energy booster can contain as much as 62 grams of sugar .
This , together with caffeine , is what creates the energizing sensation that the drinks are known for .
However , researchers suggest that this same combination can potentially be fatal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked to cases of cardiac arrest , myocardial infarction and coronary vasospasm .
The team of researchers from the University of the Pacific aimed to study the correlation between sugar and caffeine in energy drinks and how the combination affected certain cardiovascular factors .
To do this , the researchers gathered 34 healthy participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years .
They gave participants two different brands of caffeinated energy drinks and a placebo in intervals over the course of four weeks .
The two brands of energy drinks contained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluid ounces and varied only in the amount of secondary ingredients , like carnitine , guarana and ginseng .
In order to measure the effects of the energy drinks on the participants , the researchers regularly measured their blood pressure levels and their hearts ’ electrical activities .
The researchers took these measurements thrice : before the participants consumed the energy drinks , within the hour the participants were drinking and four hours after they finished drinking .
At the end of the experiment , the researchers found that the participants had high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
QT interval is the time it takes for the lower chambers of your heart to prepare for a beat .
Healthcare professionals measure the QT interval to determine possible heart problems .
For instance , an individual may be diagnosed with arrhythmia if the heart is found to beat abnormally .
Symptoms of arrhythmia include a racing heartbeat , an abnormally slow heartbeat , chest pain or discomfort , shortness of breath and fainting spells .
If left unchecked , arrhythmia can permanently weaken or damage the heart .
In the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still experiencing abnormal heart rhythms despite having consumed the energy drinks four hours prior .
Moreover , the researchers found a significant increase in the participants ’ systolic and diastolic blood pressure .
For blood pressure to be considered elevated , readings have to consistently read above 120/80 millimeters of mercury ( mm Hg ) .
As the experiment has shown , elevated blood pressure levels were possible with only a few cans of energy drinks .
Caffeine is not the culprit However , the researchers were convinced that caffeine alone was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study that caffeine , when administered at a dose similar to that of energy drinks , would not be able to cause a significant increase in blood pressure and sustain a prolonged QT interval .
In addition , the researchers suspected that the effects of the energy drink may possibly be due to the combination of caffeine and other ingredients found in the drink , many of which are also stimulants .
According to Sachin Shah , a professor at the University of the Pacific and the lead author of the study , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their effects on the heart are only temporary .
( Related : Energy drinks found to be shockingly toxic to the human heart . )
A single can of energy drink contains high amounts of caffeine and sugar .
Because of this , energy drinks can potentially affect the body more than coffee .
According to the researchers , if you are at risk of or are already diagnosed with metabolic syndrome , Type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease and hypertension , it would be best to avoid energy drinks entirely .

Potent combo: Study explains interaction of ingredients behind the effect of energy drinks on heart rhythm
Caffeinated energy drinks increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms and raised blood pressure levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. A team of researchers from the University of the Pacific in California found that the interaction of common ingredients found in energy drinks significantly affected cardiovascular factors , such as heart rate, QT interval, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.
How energy drinks affect heart activity
Energy drinks, as the name implies, are made to boost energy levels using two primary ingredients: caffeine and sugar. They are marketed to temporarily increase stamina and improve physical performance. Because of this, energy drinks are often the go-to energy boosters of athletes, students and workers.
Many nutritionists and healthcare professionals, however, warn against the excess intake of these drinks. This is because a can of the instant energy booster can contain as much as 62 grams of sugar. This, together with caffeine, is what creates the energizing sensation that the drinks are known for. However, researchers suggest that this same combination can potentially be fatal, as energy drink consumption has previously been linked to cases of cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction and coronary vasospasm.
The team of researchers from the University of the Pacific aimed to study the correlation between sugar and caffeine in energy drinks and how the combination affected certain cardiovascular factors. To do this, the researchers gathered 34 healthy participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years. They gave participants two different brands of caffeinated energy drinks and a placebo in intervals over the course of four weeks. The two brands of energy drinks contained the same amount of caffeine at 32 fluid ounces and varied only in the amount of secondary ingredients, like carnitine, guarana and ginseng.
In order to measure the effects of the energy drinks on the participants, the researchers regularly measured their blood pressure levels and their hearts' electrical activities. The researchers took these measurements thrice: before the participants consumed the energy drinks, within the hour the participants were drinking and four hours after they finished drinking.
At the end of the experiment, the researchers found that the participants had high QT intervals even four hours after drinking. QT interval is the time it takes for the lower chambers of your heart to prepare for a beat. Healthcare professionals measure the QT interval to determine possible heart problems. For instance, an individual may be diagnosed with arrhythmia if the heart is found to beat abnormally. Symptoms of arrhythmia include a racing heartbeat, an abnormally slow heartbeat, chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath and fainting spells. If left unchecked, arrhythmia can permanently weaken or damage the heart. In the case of the study, the participants were still experiencing abnormal heart rhythms despite having consumed the energy drinks four hours prior.
Moreover, the researchers found a significant increase in the participants' systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For blood pressure to be considered elevated, readings have to consistently read above 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). As the experiment has shown, elevated blood pressure levels were possible with only a few cans of energy drinks.
Caffeine is not the culprit
However, the researchers were convinced that caffeine alone was not to blame. They wrote in their study that caffeine, when administered at a dose similar to that of energy drinks, would not be able to cause a significant increase in blood pressure and sustain a prolonged QT interval. In addition, the researchers suspected that the effects of the energy drink may possibly be due to the combination of caffeine and other ingredients found in the drink, many of which are also stimulants.
According to Sachin Shah, a professor at the University of the Pacific and the lead author of the study, energy drinks should be avoided even if their effects on the heart are only temporary. (Related: Energy drinks found to be shockingly toxic to the human heart.)
A single can of energy drink contains high amounts of caffeine and sugar. Because of this, energy drinks can potentially affect the body more than coffee. According to the researchers, if you are at risk of or are already diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, it would be best to avoid energy drinks entirely.
Sources include:
NutraIngredients.com
AHAJournals.org
MayoClinic.org
Heart.org


naturalnews--2020-03-07--REACTION to the "hospital beds will be overrun by May 8th" story that's getting widespread coverage:

REACTION to the "hospital beds will be overrun by May 8th" story that's getting widespread coverage: Our model shows May 30th may be a better estimate

( Natural News ) Saturday morning I was about to write this story about how hospital beds would be overrun by mid to late May , when I discovered someone else had beat me to the punch .
A Zero Hedge story , linked by Drudge , cites Liz Specht ( @ LizSpecht ) , who has a PhD in biology and works at the Good Food Institute .
She lays out the math which explains why hospital beds will be overrun by around May 8th .
You can find that story here .
It ’ s a good read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parallels my own pandemic projection model that I published several days earlier .
I also find it confirming that other PhDs are coming to same same mathematical conclusions I ’ ve reached as a food scientist and published science author myself .
It turns out that all the really smart science nerds are reaching the same conclusion on this : It ’ s gon na be way , way worse than any mainstream source is admitting .
My own model , detailed at this link , predicts the following situation for May 8th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projection ( i.e .
if no harsh travel restrictions are put in place ) : – 174,362 actively infectious Americans – Exactly cumulative 15,000 deaths in America – 121,848 recovered Americans who are no longer infectious These numbers are slightly lower than what Liz Specht predicts in her own work .
My pandemic projection model is intentionally more conservative in the numbers , and it makes more complex assumptions than Specht ’ s work .
For example , my model calculates 14-day lag times for the infected , and it spreads out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This results in a slower projected spread but , I would suggest , represents a better model of how the virus actually spreads .
My model predicts hospital beds won ’ t be overrun until May 30th I ’ m not disagreeing with Specht here , as she has done excellent work .
However , I would offer an alternative view based on a more complex model that I think may be more accurate .
This model predicts the hospital beds won ’ t really be overrun until the end of May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows on May 15th , for example , assuming no strong interventions that achieve isolation ( travel restrictions , etc . )
: – 323,245 actively infectious Americans – 28,170 cumulative deaths in America – 226,804 recovered Americans who are no longer infectious And by May 30th , here ’ s what the projections show : – 1.2 million actively infectious Americans – 107,224 cumulative deaths in America – 854,542 recovered Americans who are no longer infectious We also know that about 20 % of the actively infected will need hospitalization .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected people , and 20 % of that is 64,649 .
America can handle 64,649 hospitalizations .
Thus , it doesn ’ t look like hospitals will be overrun by May 15th , at least not according to this model .
But by May 30th , we have 1.2 million actively infectious people in America , meaning we need 240,000 hospitalizations during that time .
That ’ s where I see the breaking point of the U.S. hospital system .
Thus , with respect to Dr. Specht , I would suggest that May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the U.S. hospital system to be overrun .
If you still have a functioning Twitter account — mine has been banned by the techno-fascist asshat Jack Dorsey for a very long time for talking about vaccines — send @ LizSpecht this URL , please , so she can take a look at this model .
The only real criticism of my model is that it ’ s too conservative I ’ ve only used an R0 value of 1.82 for my projections , while the real virus spread an amplification factor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6.6 .
This means my pandemic projection model is deliberately erring on the side of being too conservative .
I ’ ve even publicly admitted this , explaining that if I used the more accurate R0 values , the projections become “ apocalyptic ” and far beyond the willingness of anyone to grasp .
Indeed , we are living in a time when most people can ’ t do math , and almost no one can accept reality .
So we have to spoon feed little bits of reality to them , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can finally come to face the full picture without psychologically rejecting it .
I apologize if this sounds condescending , but if you ’ re smart like me , you already know that most people can ’ t handle the truth on this .
Even now , my own text messages are blowing up with comments from people who claim my projections are “ too scary , ” even when I use the lower figures as assumptions .
This just goes to underscore the state of mental fragility that now defines our “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be triggered by anything they don ’ t want to hear .
I keep telling people the virus doesn ’ t care about your feelings , but few seem to be willing to listen .
It makes them uncomfortable to think about any future that doesn ’ t feel nice .
When I tell them I ’ m really , really good at math and aced the mathematics sections of college entrance exams , they think I ’ m being arrogant and condescending .
When I implore them to stock up on survival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society as we know it today , they tell me everything will be fine in 90 days and demand to know why I ’ m “ attacking Trump.
” ( Huh ? )
So we ’ re way beyond the point of rationality here .
We ’ ve in full-blown la la land .
We are living in the land of delusion where truth is treason and logic is a thought crime .
Aside from myself and Liz Specht , there ’ s another person who really , really gets all this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He even uses the phrase , “ Don ’ t Test , Don ’ t Tell ” which I coined at Natural News in this article on Feb. 24 .
It was also the title of this podcast we published 12 days ago .
Watch his video here ( and someone please tell him to start a channel on Brighteon.com so that when he gets banned by YouTube , he can still reach people via Brighteon ) : Chris Martenson and I have a very similar view on the coronavirus , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong understanding of mathematics and biology .
He ’ s been spot on from day one .
I listen to his podcasts each day , and I often find him saying the exact same things I ’ m thinking .
( I should invite him for an interview… ) If you want to hear my podcasts , which are a whole lot more opinionated and occasionally hilarious , check out the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com where you ’ ll find 3 new podcasts each weekday , much like the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more academic delivery style and tries to avoid being banned by YouTube , I don ’ t give a crap anymore since I ’ m banned everywhere , so I just lay it out in a completely uncensored fashion that sometimes borders on hilarious or rude , depending on the day : Finally , if you want to live , read Pandemic.news where we combine all the videos , articles , science articles , statistics and downloadable MP3 audio podcasts in one place , so you can get informed and possibly survive @ @ @ @ @ @

REACTION to the “hospital beds will be overrun by May 8th” story that’s getting widespread coverage: Our model shows May 30th may be a better estimate
Saturday morning I was about to write this story about how hospital beds would be overrun by mid to late May, when I discovered someone else had beat me to the punch. A Zero Hedge story, linked by Drudge, cites Liz Specht (), who has a PhD in biology and works at the Good Food Institute. She lays out the math which explains why hospital beds will be overrun by around May 8th.
You can find that story here. It's a good read, of course, and it largely parallels my own pandemic projection model that I published several days earlier.
I also find it confirming that other PhDs are coming to same same mathematical conclusions I've reached as a food scientist and published science author myself. It turns out that all the really smart science nerds are reaching the same conclusion on this: It's gonna be way, way worse than any mainstream source is admitting.
My own model, detailed at this link, predicts the following situation for May 8th if nothing is done to stop this projection (i.e. if no harsh travel restrictions are put in place):
- 174,362 actively infectious Americans
- Exactly cumulative 15,000 deaths in America
- 121,848 recovered Americans who are no longer infectious
These numbers are slightly lower than what Liz Specht predicts in her own work. My pandemic projection model is intentionally more conservative in the numbers, and it makes more complex assumptions than Specht's work. For example, my model calculates 14-day lag times for the infected, and it spreads out the R0 infections over the entire 14 days. This results in a slower projected spread but, I would suggest, represents a better model of how the virus actually spreads.
My model predicts hospital beds won't be overrun until May 30th
I'm not disagreeing with Specht here, as she has done excellent work. However, I would offer an alternative view based on a more complex model that I think may be more accurate. This model predicts the hospital beds won't really be overrun until the end of May.
Here's what my model shows on May 15th, for example, assuming no strong interventions that achieve isolation (travel restrictions, etc.):
- 323,245 actively infectious Americans
- 28,170 cumulative deaths in America
- 226,804 recovered Americans who are no longer infectious
And by May 30th, here's what the projections show:
- 1.2 million actively infectious Americans
- 107,224 cumulative deaths in America
- 854,542 recovered Americans who are no longer infectious
We also know that about 20% of the actively infected will need hospitalization.
On May 15th, we have 323,245 actively infected people, and 20% of that is 64,649. America can handle 64,649 hospitalizations. Thus, it doesn't look like hospitals will be overrun by May 15th, at least not according to this model.
But by May 30th, we have 1.2 million actively infectious people in America, meaning we need 240,000 hospitalizations during that time. That's where I see the breaking point of the U.S. hospital system.
Thus, with respect to Dr. Specht, I would suggest that May 30th is a more accurate target date for the U.S. hospital system to be overrun.
If you still have a functioning Twitter account -- mine has been banned by the techno-fascist asshat Jack Dorsey for a very long time for talking about vaccines -- send @LizSpecht this URL, please, so she can take a look at this model.
The only real criticism of my model is that it's too conservative
I've only used an R0 value of 1.82 for my projections, while the real virus spread an amplification factor of something closer to 4.5 or perhaps even 6.6. This means my pandemic projection model is deliberately erring on the side of being too conservative. I've even publicly admitted this, explaining that if I used the more accurate R0 values, the projections become "apocalyptic" and far beyond the willingness of anyone to grasp.
Indeed, we are living in a time when most people can't do math, and almost no one can accept reality. So we have to spoon feed little bits of reality to them, one piece at a time, until they can finally come to face the full picture without psychologically rejecting it. I apologize if this sounds condescending, but if you're smart like me, you already know that most people can't handle the truth on this.
Even now, my own text messages are blowing up with comments from people who claim my projections are "too scary," even when I use the lower figures as assumptions. This just goes to underscore the state of mental fragility that now defines our "snowflake" society where everyone claims to be triggered by anything they don't want to hear.
I keep telling people the virus doesn't care about your feelings, but few seem to be willing to listen. It makes them uncomfortable to think about any future that doesn't feel nice.
When I tell them I'm really, really good at math and aced the mathematics sections of college entrance exams, they think I'm being arrogant and condescending.
When I implore them to stock up on survival supplies and prepare for the collapse of society as we know it today, they tell me everything will be fine in 90 days and demand to know why I'm "attacking Trump." (Huh?)
So we're way beyond the point of rationality here. We've in full-blown la la land. We are living in the land of delusion where truth is treason and logic is a thought crime.
Aside from myself and Liz Specht, there's another person who really, really gets all this. His name is Chris Martenson with PeakProsperity.com. He even uses the phrase, "Don't Test, Don't Tell" which I coined at Natural News in this article on Feb. 24. It was also the title of this podcast we published 12 days ago. Watch his video here (and someone please tell him to start a channel on Brighteon.com so that when he gets banned by YouTube, he can still reach people via Brighteon):
https://youtu.be/3etuaYTDwFI
Chris Martenson and I have a very similar view on the coronavirus, and we're both scientists who have a strong understanding of mathematics and biology. He's been spot on from day one. I listen to his podcasts each day, and I often find him saying the exact same things I'm thinking. (I should invite him for an interview...)
If you want to hear my podcasts, which are a whole lot more opinionated and occasionally hilarious, check out the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com where you'll find 3 new podcasts each weekday, much like the one shown below. Unlike Chris who has a more academic delivery style and tries to avoid being banned by YouTube, I don't give a crap anymore since I'm banned everywhere, so I just lay it out in a completely uncensored fashion that sometimes borders on hilarious or rude, depending on the day:
Finally, if you want to live, read Pandemic.news where we combine all the videos, articles, science articles, statistics and downloadable MP3 audio podcasts in one place, so you can get informed and possibly survive this with your life intact.


naturalnews--2020-03-07--SPECIAL REPORT: Mike Adams joins Alex Jones to reveal how coronavirus is an engineered weapon to des

( Natural News ) Today I joined Alex Jones in the InfoWars studios to record a bombshell special report .
It ’ s entitled , “ EMERGENCY REPORT : Coronavirus Is An Engineered Weapon For The Global Take-down Of The Western World.
” You can watch it via this link at Banned.video or see the video embed below ( also available soon via Brighteon.com ) .
The completely unscripted video is about one hour in duration and delves into the globalist origins of the engineered coronavirus and how open borders policies and malicious negligence by the CDC are converging to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America as part of a globalist plot to destroy Trump and defeat America .
Alex opens the special report with a 19-minute introduction that gives the big picture view of what ’ s happening .
He then invites me on to explore issues like : • The SXSW cancellation and why it ’ s part of a psyop to spread fear on top of the legitimate concerns over the virus spread .
• Why President Trump is making an enormous mistake in trusting CDC , NIH and FDA advisors .
• How President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracks and save America .
• The “ China invasion ” scenario and why China ’ s military will be the first in the world that ’ s immune to the coronavirus .
• How Hillary Clinton becomes president after Trump resigns under pressure following millions of deaths in America ( one possible scenario we pray doesn ’ t happen ) .
• How Trump can protect America ’ s economy and prevent mass deaths by promoting anti-viral herbs , minerals and nutraceuticals that are available now and can substantially boost immune function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why Big Pharma is currently in control of Washington D.C. and is exploiting this pandemic to rake in billions for the drug and vaccine industries .
• Why globalist open borders policies were put in place before this biological weapon was released onto the world , making sure infected migrants carry the virus into Western Europe and the USA .
• How this pandemic achieves all the goals of the globalists : Depopulation , gun control , censorship , martial law , mandatory vaccines , destroying America , ending Trump and much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combo weapon system to attack the Western world and enslave humanity . )
Watch the full special report here or see it at this link : The video will soon be available via Brighteon.com at the Alex Jones Channel there .
Read more daily updates on the coronavirus pandemic at Pandemic.news .

SPECIAL REPORT: Mike Adams joins Alex Jones to reveal how coronavirus is an engineered weapon to destroy the Western world
Today I joined Alex Jones in the InfoWars studios to record a bombshell special report. It's entitled, "EMERGENCY REPORT: Coronavirus Is An Engineered Weapon For The Global Take-down Of The Western World."
You can watch it via this link at Banned.video or see the video embed below (also available soon via Brighteon.com).
The completely unscripted video is about one hour in duration and delves into the globalist origins of the engineered coronavirus and how open borders policies and malicious negligence by the CDC are converging to create millions of infections and deaths in America as part of a globalist plot to destroy Trump and defeat America.
Alex opens the special report with a 19-minute introduction that gives the big picture view of what's happening. He then invites me on to explore issues like:
Coronavirus pandemic projections for America.
The SXSW cancellation and why it's part of a psyop to spread fear on top of the legitimate concerns over the virus spread.
Why President Trump is making an enormous mistake in trusting CDC, NIH and FDA advisors.
How President Trump could stop this virus in its tracks and save America.
The "China invasion" scenario and why China's military will be the first in the world that's immune to the coronavirus.
How Hillary Clinton becomes president after Trump resigns under pressure following millions of deaths in America (one possible scenario we pray doesn't happen).
How Trump can protect America's economy and prevent mass deaths by promoting anti-viral herbs, minerals and nutraceuticals that are available now and can substantially boost immune function across the population at large.
that are available now and can substantially boost immune function across the population at large. Why Big Pharma is currently in control of Washington D.C. and is exploiting this pandemic to rake in billions for the drug and vaccine industries.
Why globalist open borders policies were put in place before this biological weapon was released onto the world, making sure infected migrants carry the virus into Western Europe and the USA.
were put in place before this biological weapon was released onto the world, making sure infected migrants carry the virus into Western Europe and the USA. How this pandemic achieves all the goals of the globalists: Depopulation, gun control, censorship, martial law, mandatory vaccines, destroying America, ending Trump and much more. (It's the ultimate combo weapon system to attack the Western world and enslave humanity.)
Watch the full special report here or see it at this link:
The video will soon be available via Brighteon.com at the Alex Jones Channel there.
Read more daily updates on the coronavirus pandemic at Pandemic.news.


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Despite extreme, draconian quarantine measures, the coronavirus remains completely out of control in

( Natural News ) Much of the focus surrounding the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in recent days has been outside of China , including in the United States where the outbreak is starting to turn exponential .
But back in Wuhan , China , where it originated , things are really no better than they were two months ago , as the communist country ’ s draconian lockdowns and other mitigatory measures are all reportedly failing .
Local officials in Wuhan say that the outbreak isn ’ t under control , despite shutdowns of transportation , education , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the spread of this novel disease has thus far come up short , they say , which means the situation is likely to get much worse before it gets better .
At the current time , only one resident from every Wuhan household is being allowed to leave his or her dwelling place , and only once every three days specifically to buy groceries or other necessary supplies .
And still this isn ’ t enough to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , which is pushing authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The control is even stricter than before , ” a government official working in Jiujie , a sub-district located in the greater district of Xinzhou , reportedly told The Epoch Times during an undercover call .
“ It ’ s self-explanatory that the outbreak is not slowing down and not under control.
” About 47,000 people , or more than half of the confirmed cases in the entirety of China , have been recorded in Wuhan .
And many experts believe that the true infection count is substantially higher even than this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Be sure to listen to the below episode of The Health Ranger Report , in which Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , talks about how the Trump administration ’ s handling of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) crisis is not much different than communist China ’ s : Coronavirus situation in Xinzhou said to be “ very serious ” Government officials in Xinzhou say that the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) in their area is “ very serious , ” despite reporting the lowest number of infectious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The situation is so intense here that we have stopped working on everything else to concentrate on controlling the outbreak , ” the anonymous official claims .
After mistakenly loosening its travel restrictions for a few days , Wuhan quickly reinstated them , explaining that the erroneous decision was made without proper clearance from higher-ups in the region .
“ The rule of thumb that central authorities have given is : Wuhan and Hubei [ the province housing Wuhan ] need to have zero new cases for 14 days straight before we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official told the media .
Because many area vegetable markets remain shuttered due to the crisis , Wuhan locals are having to eat dry , storable goods like ramen noodles just to survive .
Many supermarkets have also closed due to virus fears , even as new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) continue to increase daily .
“ You can ’ t walk casually on the road or you will get arrested and put in jail , ” a local security guard who ’ s been living on a steady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times .
“ There ’ s no relief from the outbreak.
” More than 32,000 health workers from around China have reportedly come to Wuhan to help assist overwhelmed local staff who are desperately trying to contain the outbreak any way they can .
They say it hasn ’ t been easy , and restrictions are tight on what they ’ re allowed to do .
“ The protective suits are airtight , and we ’ re sweating inside while wearing them , ” one such health worker is quoted as saying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat , drink , or go to the bathroom during our work shift.
” For more related news about the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) crisis , be sure to check out Pandemic.news .

Despite extreme, draconian quarantine measures, the coronavirus remains completely out of control in Wuhan, China
Much of the focus surrounding the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in recent days has been outside of China, including in the United States where the outbreak is starting to turn exponential. But back in Wuhan, China, where it originated, things are really no better than they were two months ago, as the communist country's draconian lockdowns and other mitigatory measures are all reportedly failing.
Local officials in Wuhan say that the outbreak isn't under control, despite shutdowns of transportation, education, and recreation. Nearly every effort to reign in the spread of this novel disease has thus far come up short, they say, which means the situation is likely to get much worse before it gets better.
At the current time, only one resident from every Wuhan household is being allowed to leave his or her dwelling place, and only once every three days specifically to buy groceries or other necessary supplies. And still this isn't enough to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), which is pushing authorities to implement even more serious measures.
"The control is even stricter than before," a government official working in Jiujie, a sub-district located in the greater district of Xinzhou, reportedly told The Epoch Times during an undercover call. "It's self-explanatory that the outbreak is not slowing down and not under control."
About 47,000 people, or more than half of the confirmed cases in the entirety of China, have been recorded in Wuhan. And many experts believe that the true infection count is substantially higher even than this, making the situation even more ominous.
Be sure to listen to the below episode of The Health Ranger Report, in which Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, talks about how the Trump administration's handling of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) crisis is not much different than communist China's:
Coronavirus situation in Xinzhou said to be "very serious"
Government officials in Xinzhou say that the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) in their area is "very serious," despite reporting the lowest number of infectious among Wuhan's 13 districts.
"The situation is so intense here that we have stopped working on everything else to concentrate on controlling the outbreak," the anonymous official claims.
After mistakenly loosening its travel restrictions for a few days, Wuhan quickly reinstated them, explaining that the erroneous decision was made without proper clearance from higher-ups in the region.
"The rule of thumb that central authorities have given is: Wuhan and Hubei [the province housing Wuhan] need to have zero new cases for 14 days straight before we can loosen the rules," an official told the media.
Because many area vegetable markets remain shuttered due to the crisis, Wuhan locals are having to eat dry, storable goods like ramen noodles just to survive. Many supermarkets have also closed due to virus fears, even as new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) continue to increase daily.
"You can't walk casually on the road or you will get arrested and put in jail," a local security guard who's been living on a steady diet of ramen noodles told The Epoch Times. "There's no relief from the outbreak."
More than 32,000 health workers from around China have reportedly come to Wuhan to help assist overwhelmed local staff who are desperately trying to contain the outbreak any way they can. They say it hasn't been easy, and restrictions are tight on what they're allowed to do.
"The protective suits are airtight, and we're sweating inside while wearing them," one such health worker is quoted as saying. "Also, we can't eat, drink, or go to the bathroom during our work shift."
For more related news about the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) crisis, be sure to check out Pandemic.news.
Sources for this article include:
TheEpochTimes.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-07--Singapore employs heavy-handed approach to contain coronavirus spread... and it's working

( Natural News ) In Singapore , if you have the coronavirus and you lie about it , you can be slapped with a six-month jail sentence , or a fine of nearly $ 10,000 .
This is the result of the city-state ’ s very heavy-handed — but also very effective — response to the coronavirus outbreak , which has infected 117 people in the country , but has also resulted in zero deaths and a very high rate of discharge of 69.2 percent .
Singapore is implementing very strict measures for controlling the spread of the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are obligated to answer as many questions as the authorities have , such as where you ’ ve been and whom you ’ ve met along the way .
To verify this information and to contact anybody you ’ ve met , Singapore ’ s Ministry of Health is employing a dedicated team of “ contact tracers ” who will use police and surveillance footage , as well as ATM and other purchase records , to map out and verify where you went to in the days and weeks before you were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to comply with questioning , authorities can subject you to a fine of up to $ 10,000 ( or nearly 14,000 Singaporean dollars ) , send you to jail for up to six months , or both .
“ Contact tracing ” is when experts go through a process of identifying anybody with whom the infected individuals have come into contact , and following up with them to see if they ’ ve also contracted the virus .
According to experts from Harvard ’ s T.H .
Chan School of Public Health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Singapore .
The city-state has a “ very strong ” track record in disease surveillance , and their ability to detect new cases of infection is three times higher than the global average .
“ Contact tracing teams have been working round the clock ” just to trace where coronavirus patients have been , according to a spokesperson from the Singapore Ministry of Health .
As of March 5 , Singapore has 117 confirmed cases .
Along with that , 81 people , or 69.2 percent of cases , have been discharged from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ origin of coronavirus cases The Singaporean Ministry of Health is employing 140 “ contact tracers.
” This dedicated team works seven days a week , from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m .
They subject anyone who ’ s been diagnosed with COVID-19 with very detailed interviews to figure out where the patients have been and whom they ’ ve seen .
( Related : Travelers appalled by lack of screening at NYC airports amid coronavirus outbreak . )
“ Think of what has happened in the last five days , ” said Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore , in an interview with Public Radio International .
“ What did you do ?
Where did you go ?
Who did you meet ?
” Nam recognizes that the chances of good recollection are very low , which is why the contact tracers make use of government resources , including tracking the “ digital signatures ” of their own citizens .
This means the contact tracers can tap the police to run back surveillance footage from public spaces and local businesses , and they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nam said that without investigating people ’ s digital signatures , Singapore ’ s contact tracing abilities would be weaker than they are .
The contact tracer team outlines all the places the infected persons went to in the past 14 days before their symptoms began .
This helps the team determine where the coronavirus originated .
The goal of the contact tracers is to complete this map within 24 hours of the confirmation of the illness .
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore , the Ministry of Health has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracers , quarantined at least 3,291 people who have had contact with at least one of the country ’ s 117 confirmed coronavirus patients .
This includes family members , work colleagues and travel companions .
As of press time , 381 people are still under lock-down , while the rest have either been released or moved to hospital isolation because they developed a symptom of the coronavirus .
Other people who may have been in contact with patients , such as people who went to the same grocery store , may get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ask these people to monitor their own health for the next few days and put on a mask and see a doctor if they develop symptoms .
Lying or withholding information about where you ’ ve been in the past two weeks to contact tracers is illegal .
The team recently charged a Chinese couple with lying to health authorities .
The couple could either serve jail time , pay a hefty fine , or both .
The health officials determined the true movements of the couple through their detailed investigations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Health Organization , praised Singapore ’ s ability to act quickly and decisively during epidemics .
He and other health experts have called the country ’ s response to outbreaks “ the model to emulate , ” saying that Singapore was “ leaving no stone unturned ” in its race “ to find every case , follow up with contacts , and stop transmission .
”

Singapore employs heavy-handed approach to contain coronavirus spread… and it’s working
In Singapore, if you have the coronavirus and you lie about it, you can be slapped with a six-month jail sentence, or a fine of nearly $10,000 . This is the result of the city-state's very heavy-handed -- but also very effective -- response to the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected 117 people in the country, but has also resulted in zero deaths and a very high rate of discharge of 69.2 percent.
Singapore is implementing very strict measures for controlling the spread of the coronavirus. If you catch it in Singapore, you are obligated to answer as many questions as the authorities have, such as where you've been and whom you've met along the way. To verify this information and to contact anybody you've met, Singapore's Ministry of Health is employing a dedicated team of "contact tracers" who will use police and surveillance footage, as well as ATM and other purchase records, to map out and verify where you went to in the days and weeks before you were diagnosed with COVID-19. If you refuse to comply with questioning, authorities can subject you to a fine of up to $10,000 (or nearly 14,000 Singaporean dollars), send you to jail for up to six months, or both.
"Contact tracing" is when experts go through a process of identifying anybody with whom the infected individuals have come into contact, and following up with them to see if they've also contracted the virus. According to experts from Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, no country does contact tracing better than Singapore. The city-state has a "very strong" track record in disease surveillance, and their ability to detect new cases of infection is three times higher than the global average.
"Contact tracing teams have been working round the clock" just to trace where coronavirus patients have been, according to a spokesperson from the Singapore Ministry of Health. As of March 5, Singapore has 117 confirmed cases. Along with that, 81 people, or 69.2 percent of cases, have been discharged from hospitals.
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Singapore zeroes in on the origin of coronavirus cases
The Singaporean Ministry of Health is employing 140 "contact tracers." This dedicated team works seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. They subject anyone who's been diagnosed with COVID-19 with very detailed interviews to figure out where the patients have been and whom they've seen. (Related: Travelers appalled by lack of screening at NYC airports amid coronavirus outbreak.)
"Think of what has happened in the last five days," said Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease doctor at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, in an interview with Public Radio International. "What did you do? Where did you go? Who did you meet?" Nam recognizes that the chances of good recollection are very low, which is why the contact tracers make use of government resources, including tracking the "digital signatures" of their own citizens. This means the contact tracers can tap the police to run back surveillance footage from public spaces and local businesses, and they can get ATM and credit card information.
Nam said that without investigating people's digital signatures, Singapore's contact tracing abilities would be weaker than they are. The contact tracer team outlines all the places the infected persons went to in the past 14 days before their symptoms began. This helps the team determine where the coronavirus originated. The goal of the contact tracers is to complete this map within 24 hours of the confirmation of the illness.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, the Ministry of Health has, with the help of the contact tracers, quarantined at least 3,291 people who have had contact with at least one of the country's 117 confirmed coronavirus patients. This includes family members, work colleagues and travel companions. As of press time, 381 people are still under lock-down, while the rest have either been released or moved to hospital isolation because they developed a symptom of the coronavirus.
Other people who may have been in contact with patients, such as people who went to the same grocery store, may get a call from government officials, who will ask these people to monitor their own health for the next few days and put on a mask and see a doctor if they develop symptoms.
Lying or withholding information about where you've been in the past two weeks to contact tracers is illegal. The team recently charged a Chinese couple with lying to health authorities. The couple could either serve jail time, pay a hefty fine, or both. The health officials determined the true movements of the couple through their detailed investigations.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, praised Singapore's ability to act quickly and decisively during epidemics. He and other health experts have called the country's response to outbreaks "the model to emulate," saying that Singapore was "leaving no stone unturned" in its race "to find every case, follow up with contacts, and stop transmission."
Sources include:
BusinessInsider.com
WHO.int
TheDiplomat.com
CO.VID19.sg
PRI.org