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shogz89:
shut the Bleep up..

Stuff your arse..hole with Sulphur

YoungBlackRico:
Oga don't mislead people. The body becomes immune to it after being cured, in most cases.

Oga get yourself informed.

Try by reading theguardian.co.uk on a daily

Don't pretend to ignorant.

OdefaGirl:
We are not here to drag who takes the lead or not.....let there be healing in the land.


I have one question that begs for answer(s),
Would a survivor of Covid 19 be infected again if exposed to the virus?

Yeah. Reinfection occurs.

shogz89:
he/she is not making any sense predicting doom with 100% certainty. . Saying what is happening in Europe is a *drop in the ocean* to what is going to happen in Nigeria. Hope he/she is ready to share in those spoils.

Pls do shut up

Trend has been replicated in all nations, but scientists cannot yet fathom the cause

It has been well-publicised that Covid-19 discriminates by age and by underlying health conditions.

But it has become increasingly apparent that it also discriminates by sex, with men more likely to test positive and more likely to die from the disease.

The trend was first seen in China, where one analysis found a fatality rate of 2.8% in men compared with 1.7% in women.

Since then, the pattern has been mirrored in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Spain.

In Italy, men have accounted for 71% of deaths and, in Spain, data released on Thursday suggests twice as many men as women have died.

So why are men more vulnerable?

“The honest answer is none of us know what’s causing the difference,” said Prof Sarah Hawkes, director of the UCL Centre for Gender and Global Health.

Early on, smoking was suggested as a likely explanation. In China, nearly 50% of men but only about 2% of women smoke, and so underlying differences in lung health were assumed to contribute to men suffering worse symptoms and outcomes.

The smoking hypothesis was backed by a paper, published last month, that found smokers made up about 12% of those with less severe symptoms, but 26% of those who ended up in intensive care or died.

Smoking might also act as an avenue for getting infected in the first place: smokers touch their lips more and may share contaminated cigarettes.

Behavioural factors that differ across genders may also have a role. Some studies have shown that men are less likely to wash their hands, less likely to use soap, less likely to seek medical care and more likely to ignore public health advice. These are sweeping generalisations, but across a population could place men at greater risk.

However, there is a growing belief among experts that more fundamental biological factors are also at play. While there are higher proportions of male smokers in many countries – in Italy, about 28% of men and 19% of women smoke – the differences are nowhere near as extreme as in China. But men continue to be over-represented in Covid-19 statistics.

“The growing observation of increased mortality in men is holding true across China, Italy, Spain. We’re seeing this across very diverse countries and cultures,” said Sabra Klein, a professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

“When I see that, it makes me think that there must be something universal that’s contributing to this. I don’t think smoking is the leading factor.”

Previous research, including by Klein, has revealed that men have lower innate antiviral immune responses to a range of infections including hepatitis C and HIV. Studies in mice suggest that this may also be true for coronaviruses, though Covid-19 specifically has not been studied.

“Their immune system may not initiate an appropriate response when it initially sees the virus,” Klein said.

Hormones can also play a role – oestrogen has been shown to increase antiviral responses of immune cells. And many genes that regulate the immune system are encoded on the X chromosome (of which men have one, and women have two) and so it is possible that some genes involved in the immune response are more active in women than in men.

Sex differences in the immune response to Covid-19 are likely to show up in antibody surveys that are currently under way across the world. Klein said she has already reviewed papers on this from Chinese teams, who have tracked blood samples from patients over the course of infection. “We can expect more on this soon,” she said.

Ultimately, Hawkes said, biology, lifestyle and behaviour are all likely to play a role.

But it will only be possibly to tease out the exact balance when sex disaggregated data is more widely available.

How many people are being contaminated via surfaces as opposed to airborne particles or direct contact with an infected person?

Marcus: As far as we know right now, people are much more likely to be infected by close contact with an infected person than by touching a contaminated surface. That said, it’s still important to be conscious of what we’re touching, especially high-touch surfaces, and be careful about cleaning our hands after touching things. For example, public transit or grocery stores and places where there tend to be a lot of people.

Iwasaki: The virus is pretty stable on [materials] like plastic and steel – they can persist for a few days. So it’s very possible that someone who’s sick will deposit the virus on to the surface and then somebody else will touch it and touch their face.

Culled from theguardian.co.uk

More people are staying indoors to avoid contact with people potentially infected by Covid-19. But in light of a recent report from the US’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that said RNA from the virus that causes Covid-19 was found in the Princess Cruise ship 17 days after its passengers had left, what are the risks of handling packages, groceries and what scientists call “high-touch” surfaces?

Does the cruise ship report imply that viruses survive up to 17 days on surfaces?

Dr Julia Marcus: A CDC investigation of the cruise ship found evidence of viral RNA in cabins that hadn’t yet been cleaned. But to be clear, that just means the virus was detectable – not that it was viable or that contact with those services would have been able to infect someone.

Dr Akiko Iwasaki: It just means that there are parts of the virus that still remain. The virus needs many other components to be intact. If you have bits and pieces of RNA, that’s not going to make a virus, you need an entire intact genome. Just because you had a little piece of RNA doesn’t mean that there’s an infection.

How long can the virus survive on surfaces?

Marcus: The New England Journal of Medicine just published a study that tested how long the virus can remain stable on different kinds of surfaces within a controlled laboratory setting. They found that it was still detectable on copper for up to four hours, on cardboard for up to 24 hours, and on plastic and steel for up to 72 hours.

But it’s important to note that the amount of virus decreased rapidly over time on each of those surfaces. And so the risk of infection from touching them would probably decrease over time as well.

Could you become infected from just a single particle of Covid-19?

Iwasaki: There’s a certain amount of viral particle that you need to be exposed to become infected. If you just had one viral particle on your finger, it’s unlikely that you’re going to be infected. Some viruses are very potent, you only need like 10 particles to get infected, while others you [may] need millions. The fewer viral particles you’re exposed to, the less likely you’re going to get infected. That’s why the amount of virus on a surface is important.

When we look back some time from now, up and coming public health professionals need to have this by default: testing like crazy is your first and last key to identify and break the chain of infection. All that talk on 70+ staying away, social distancing, closing down shops etc etc are signs of defeat; 0.01% non-compliance and we are done!

In a virus war, it is no different from the good old foxhole or war trench, one does not run down the hill, waving the flag...

I love Corona virus..
Thank God it started with the elites

When I did, I instinctively knew they were doing adult stuff. I was Seven goin on eight.

I was embarrassed. And felt guilty, as if I had done an original sin.
The graphics too detail for me today.

Uncle was all sweaty . His dark skin ramming ontop of his wife. I remember thinking how can someone have such a very black ass. And why is Aunty not feeling suffocated with such a huge man ramming against her. I did not see it as enjoyment. I felt dirty afterwards. They were lost in the the thick of it. They did not notice my presence. I withdrew quickly

Tragic .

I feel for them.

I channel my utmost pity to the husband. He might not be in the loop.

Don't ever toy with anyone's heart. Most people are fragile

When we look back some time from now, up and coming public health professionals need to have this by default: testing like crazy is your first and last key to identify and break the chain of infection. All that talk on 70+ staying away, social distancing, closing down shops etc etc are signs of defeat; 0.01% non-compliance and we are done!

In a virus war, it is no different from the good old foxhole or war trench, one does not run down the hill, waving the flag...

When we look back some time from now, up and coming public health professionals need to have this by default: testing like crazy is your first and last key to identify and break the chain of infection. All that talk on 70+ staying away, social distancing, closing down shops etc etc are signs of defeat; 0.01% non-compliance and we are done!

In a virus war, it is no different from the good old foxhole or war trench, one does not run down the hill, waving the flag...

Policy should be directed at slowing the outbreak to a (more) manageable rate. What this looks like is strong social distancing. Anyone who can work from home, should. People who do not yet work from home should be encouraged to do so.

You should not shake hands. Not with anyone. You should wash your hands for 20 seconds several times a day and whenever you enter your home (or someone else’s home). Call a halt to large gatherings. Educate people about masks and how they should be reserved for the medical professionals who need them. All this and more should have started weeks ago.

The most fundamental function of a government is to keep its people safe. It is from this that it derives its authority, the confidence of the people and its legitimacy. Nobody should be under the illusion that this is something that can be dodged through somehow manipulating a virus that we are only beginning to understand. This will not pass you by; this is not a tornado, it is a hurricane.

Policy should be directed at slowing the outbreak to a (more) manageable rate. What this looks like is strong social distancing. Anyone who can work from home, should. People who do not yet work from home should be encouraged to do so. Employers should guarantee sick pay, including for contacts of known cases, and do everything they can to discourage the practice of “presenteeism”. You should not shake hands. Not with anyone. You should wash your hands for 20 seconds several times a day and whenever you enter your home (or someone else’s home). Call a halt to large gatherings. Educate people about masks and how they should be reserved for the medical professionals who need them. All this and more should have started weeks ago.

The most fundamental function of a government is to keep its people safe. It is from this that it derives its authority, the confidence of the people and its legitimacy. Nobody should be under the illusion that this is something that can be dodged through somehow manipulating a virus that we are only beginning to understand. This will not pass you by; this is not a tornado, it is a hurricane.

The most fundamental function of a government is to keep its people safe. It is from this that it derives its authority, the confidence of the people and its legitimacy.

Nobody should be under the illusion that this is something that can be dodged through somehow manipulating a virus that we are only beginning to understand. This will not pass you by; this is not a tornado, it is a hurricane.

FrLukas:
I have dear and contentment just like beauty is subjective.

You haven't really visited. Those areas are Paradise

Buhari must go-to uk for check up...

Just a reminder that when Shakespeare was quarantined because of the plague, he wrote King Lear.

Just a reminder that when Shakespeare was quarantined because of the plague, he wrote King Lear.

Just a reminder that when Shakespeare was quarantined because of the plague, he wrote King Lear.

The happiest part is that most of these thieves are Geriatrics.

But I am concerned for my parents too. They are also above 50

MERCHANDISER:
I don't really get you.Is it that you don't believe there's anything like bioweapon or that you don't believe that pathogens like ebola,hiv,bird flu and covid19 are not biologically engineered?

Do you know why US created HIV?
It's a business strategy;majorly to sell vaccine(anti retroviral drug and condoms especially in Africa) and also to checkmate our population.There are many things that are beyond ur(an African man)understanding.

Conspiracy theories wont take you an inch.

Wash your hands properly and dont touch your face often, is all i can say

MERCHANDISER:
Nigerians are backward i swear .
i'm an animal scientist,nothing like Zoonotic disease in case of Hiv,Ebola and covid19.All these things are not of a natural cause.
China was
so much becoming focused on ruling the World, dominating
former World powers. Even China President never deny
there
is BioWeapon Lab in Wuhan, China. Everybody knows that
this very deadly version of the Virus leaked/originated from
the lab that was tweaking it to use BioWeapon.
This virus isn't NATURAL....IT WAS CREATED/CULTURED IN
A LAB INVITRO
Believe it or not "CORONA VIRUS IS A LABORATORY MADE
VIRUS" i know the people that made it will do everything
possible to cover their tracks because it's a long planed
work when the rest of the world were sleeping. Nobody will
claim responsible for it because the thing is already Bio
WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
ALL WORLD POWERS HAVE BIOWEAPONS...
Go and read "the eyes of darkness"

Oh please, it is the likes of you that make pple lackadaisical about this virus.

subsequent studies by various research institutes , including paramout Queensland university Australia (now developing a vaccine) has maintained that the virus is indeed not bio-engineered. Do u think if this virus was bio-engineered that non of these academics wont spill the beans.

Why would a nation develop a virus that will kill off its people, cripple its economy and not have its antidote. Why would a nation develop a virus that majorly kills off the geriatrics, why not start with the young people, who are the major Baby boomers, if indeed they want to curb the population?

Dean Koontz book is mere fiction, don't take it serious!!

I wonder why we didnt take precautions.
This virus was ravaging China through out january and the videos were all over youtube. Why did the FG not take measures. We will not survive if this shit hits the fan?

MrBrownJay1:
use your brain..... Asians and Africans have been eating these animals (AND WORSE) for generations, and nothing happened to them....now suddenly, this coronavirus happens and you actually think stopping eating these would help?! did the people stop eating cow when there was the mad cow diseases?! stop believing all the rubbish the are feeding us... the CORONAVIRUS was probably created in a lab.

Don't be ignorant

Research zoonotic diseases

Good

I wish one can build underground vaults like this

A time will come when apocalyptic settings caused by this virus will force one to live underground.

Imagine hordes of cannibals running around because there's no more food, no farming activity as a result of covid19

The North is a Cancer...

This is bad...

Felt it in festac

safarigirl:
most people that liked and shared have not even watched Living In Bondage, because most Nigerians don't have access to the cinemas that aired it

Come back, when Living In Bondage is uploaded on the internet, like King of Boys, for now, this is a skewered rating and I am thankful the judges who voted for Best Movie were not random watchers.

I tell you.

Watch Living in Bondage and you would know king of boys is child's play.

I fell in love with Nollywood again after that Ramsey nouah directorial debut.