Foreigners not allowed in Sorong

[Indah]

This doesn’t look good.

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At the moment the news and data are mostly about Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. Indeed the majority of the population is living there. But it could spread very fast over the other islands, unless people here stop traveling in between the islands.

 

[Dan]

This podcast gives a good overview of the situation this week in the world: Episode 59: Wrestling with Risk

Basically USA needs to get ready for Delta.

 

[Indah]

Basically USA needs to get ready for Delta.

Yes, and all countries should be able to vaccinate their population as fast as possible.

 

[Centrals]

Basically USA needs to get ready for Delta.

The name of the "variant" has already reached lambda(No.11) only 13 more to go in Greek alphabet. And WHO would have to look up from somewhere else soon.

 

[Dan]

The name of the "variant" has already reached lambda(No.11) only 13 more to go in Greek alphabet. And WHO would have to look up from somewhere else soon.

The other variants were insignificant in comparison to Delta though. Just look at the numbers.

 

[Centrals]

The other variants were insignificant in comparison to Delta though. Just look at the numbers.

At the moment.
Virus does mutate.
"Delta" is more contagious than "alpha" but not more deadly.
Future one could be different story.

 

[Indah]

At the moment.
Virus does mutate.
"Delta" is more contagious than "alpha" but not more deadly.
Future one could be different story.

In countries such as Indonesia much contagious can mean far more deadly. At the moment in some parts of Indonesia the healthcare system is already under a too high pressure. After a certain tipping point it will collaps.

 

[Centrals]

Contagious does not mean more deadly!
"Delta" kills so many in India and indonesia because patients did not receive suitable medical care.
"Delta" is NOT more deadly than the others
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