Coronavirus (COVID-19) Respiratory illness - Effect on Travel

[amaroo]

Amazing some of these things originate out of China these days. India with a greater population and greater number living in extreme poverty doesn't seem to generate these bugs.

Maybe the Hindu way of life (eating) is a truckload better!

 

[I love to travel]

I wonder whether this will increase or decrease demand for hotels in other Asian cities over the next 6 months. Was going to use this week to book my hotels in Singapore and Taiwan for August but wondering whether I should hold off as prices may drop???

 

[Pushka]

Amazing some of these things originate out of China these days. India with a greater population and greater number living in extreme poverty doesn't seem to generate these bugs.

Maybe the Hindu way of life (eating) is a truckload better!

Indian people may also have a large percentage who are vegetarian. I wonder why? Hygeine issues may be at the core of that. And meat is always cooked. They don’t have a culture belief that exotic animals livers, kidneys tusks etc being a cure for illnesses. And not everything that moves is capable of being fit for human consumption. India has thousands upon thousands of crows. Never eaten.

 

[amaroo]

Indian people may also have a large percentage who are vegetarian. I wonder why? Hygeine issues may be at the core of that. And meat is always cooked. They don’t have a culture belief that exotic animals livers, kidneys tusks etc being a cure for illnesses. And not everything that moves is capable of being fit for human consumption. India has thousands upon thousands of crows. Never eaten.

I've no idea, but I always thought the Hindu religion was a big factor in their diet .... >80% of the Indian population are Hindu.

Diet in Hinduism - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Pushka]

I've no idea, but I always thought the Hindu religion was a big factor in their diet .... >80% of the Indian population are Hindu.

Diet in Hinduism - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Whatever, it works for them. Hindu certainly occupies a large part of the Eastern and Southern coast. Religious practices often decide what is allowable or not, and those practices can sometimes be related back to hygiene before refrigeration and preservation and safe cooking practices were developed.

 

[drron]

India may not have the viral illnesses that China does but it is one of the world leaders in antibiotic resistant bacteria.

The Super-Resistant Bacteria That Has India 'Hell Scared'

Can India's already troubled health system -- much less its political system -- handle NDM-1?

www.theatlantic.com

New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Why India Is A Hotbed Of Antibiotic Resistance And Sweden Is Not

In the developing world, antibiotics are now being overused — just like in the U.S. So antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue. But some countries have figured out a solution.

www.npr.org

 

[Pushka]

India may not have the viral illnesses that China does but it is one of the world leaders in antibiotic resistant bacteria.

The Super-Resistant Bacteria That Has India 'Hell Scared'

Can India's already troubled health system -- much less its political system -- handle NDM-1?

www.theatlantic.com

New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Why India Is A Hotbed Of Antibiotic Resistance And Sweden Is Not

In the developing world, antibiotics are now being overused — just like in the U.S. So antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue. But some countries have figured out a solution.

www.npr.org

Given the usage of antibiotics is not widespread in India then I would look at something in their genetics which contributes to the resistance. Just as many blood conditions we regard as issues, eg sickle cell anemia and malaria resistance in someone I knew who was adopted from Thailand. In Australia it was regarded as a chronic health condition by her Doctors, in Thailand it protected her from malaria.

 

[amaroo]

India may not have the viral illnesses that China does but it is one of the world leaders in antibiotic resistant bacteria.

The Super-Resistant Bacteria That Has India 'Hell Scared'

Can India's already troubled health system -- much less its political system -- handle NDM-1?

www.theatlantic.com

New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Why India Is A Hotbed Of Antibiotic Resistance And Sweden Is Not

In the developing world, antibiotics are now being overused — just like in the U.S. So antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue. But some countries have figured out a solution.

www.npr.org

I'll let that one pass to the doctor. But it would appear a little tough to single out India as the only country for the overuse of medicine. Just think of those massive farm factories around the world pumping antibiotics and such into those mass produced animals.

 

[drron]

Antibiotic use is very high in India.
I personally know of several cases of antibiotic resistant bacteria picked up in India including a friend who picked his up in India having dental work there.

 

[get me outta here]

Terrible overuse of antibiotics, and many counterfeit medications as the impoverished can’t afford pharmac_ prices.

 

[amaroo]

Whatever, it works for them. Hindu certainly occupies a large part of the Eastern and Southern coast. Religious practices often decide what is allowable or not, and those practices can sometimes be related back to hygiene before refrigeration and preservation and safe cooking practices were developed.

Whatever, >80% is a big factor IMO.

 

[amaroo]

Antibiotic use is very high in India.
I personally know of several cases of antibiotic resistant bacteria picked up in India including a friend who picked his up in India having dental work there.

Apparently overdosing is an issue just about everywhere.

Australians overloaded with antibiotics: research

GPs are prescribing antibiotics at a rate up to nine times higher than the current guidelines, according to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

www.abc.net.au

 

[drron]

Yes but India takes it to another level.it is also the second largest country by population which makes a huge difference.

 

[I love to travel]

I wonder whether this will increase or decrease demand for hotels in other Asian cities over the next 6 months. Was going to use this week to book my hotels in Singapore and Taiwan for August but wondering whether I should hold off as prices may drop???

Doesn't quite answer my question but an interesting article which outlines interesting points.

 

[amaroo]

Yes but India takes it to another level.it is also the second largest country by population which makes a huge difference.

Who would want to live in India? Not only do we want to kill the supply of coal for their basic needs, we now need to limit the vital medicine they need!

A new take on the Rich v Poor

 

[amaroo]

Just received an email from our kids school about this virus, listing a number of things to do if ...... I'm thinking this must be a National alert to all schools?

School is back tomorrow.

 

[Quickstatus]

Apparently overdosing is an issue just about everywhere.

more like using antibiotics inappropriately - when it is not indicated and when it is indicated, the wrong antibiotic or wrong dose / duration

 

[Quickstatus]

Just received an email from our kids school about this virus, listing a number of things to do if ...... I'm thinking this must be a National alert to all schools?

School is back tomorrow.

some schools are quarantining or banning students even when they are well. Some boarding schools isolate well boarding students who have been to Wuhan/China to another separate dormitory but they can attend class if well. Most public schools are just saying if unwell or exhibiting symptoms - go to hospital/dr


Which is not necessary. If asymptomatic then low (edited from no)chance of transmitting infection.
The feds are using a monitoring rather than quarantine approach.

And if well don’t need to wear a mask.

If people take the approach of self reflection that as soon as you feel symptoms, then this will pass soon.

it has since been discovered that a passenger on the last MU flight has developed symptom.

Apparently AUS has a national mask stockpile of 12mil. Learn something new everyday.

 

[sjk]

If asymptomatic then no chance of transmitting infection.

Interesting claim.

 

[Quickstatus]

NSW Dept health: