Latest Chinese Virus statistics since 14/08 - 49 days ago

Hi to all,

Below are the latest C Virus stats - 

MUNDO - World - estimated net increase in world population per week is 1,557,692

Total cases - 34,561,080  (21,168,111) - up 13,392,969 or 63.3%

Deaths  - 1,028,843 - 3.0% (759,329 - 3.6%) - up 269,514 or 35.5%

Recovered  - 25,715,969 - 74.4% (13,984,843 - 66.1%) - up 11,731,126 or 83.9%

Therefore active cases - 7,816,268 - 22.6% (6,425,939 - 30.3%) - up 1,390,329 or 21.6%.

Of the total population of 7,815,822,763 (7,804,918,919) the percentage of active cases is 0.10% (0.082%) of the total world population.

Not very encouraging. Everything is up and the C Virus is obviously still with us. Active cases as a percentage of total population are continuing to rise, even though the total population is increasing - by 0.12% over the last 6 weeks. Active cases are up by 21.6% over the same period.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - United States

Total cases 7,501,186 (5,429,115) - up 2,072,071 or 38.2%

Deaths 212,730 - 2.8% - (170,781 - 3.2%) - up 41,949 or 24.6%

Recovered 4,737,664 - 63.2% - (2,844,525 - 52.4%) - up 1,893,139 or 66.6%

Therefore active cases 2,550,792 - 34.0% - (2,413,829 - 44.6%) - up 136,963 or 5.7%. Of the total population of 331,494,557 (331,236,184), the percentage of active cases is 0.76% (0.729%) of the total population.

Figures are still not great. Active cases are still up on the figures of 6 weeks ago, in spite of healthy increases in recoveries which are well surpassing deaths. However, active cases as a percentage of total population show a slight increase over 6 weeks but the percentage is unchanged from 2 weeks ago. Possibly there is a plateau effect here? Notwithstanding all that there is no doubt some serious and deliberate misreporting, including that deaths which would have occurred anyway from co-morbidities, are treated as C Virus deaths only.

This past week we have had the Presidential Debates. What a shambles - mainly due to the Moderator, Chris Wallace, a Fox News contributor AND a registered Democrat!! His unprofessional bias showed which no doubt led Trump to behave in a somewhat immoderate manner - for which we do not blame him at all. He claimed that he was debating the Moderator as well as the liar, Biden. Biden's lies were so obvious and Trump was forced to do his best to repudiate them, but the Moderator always tried to prevent Trump from completing a point. Fortunately he was not always successful. But, because of all that it was not a debate - it was a shambles, but in no way attributable to Trump. God knows what the next 2 "debates" will be like with Moderators from 2 of the most fake news, left wing networks in the US.

Now we have the President and First Lady testing positive for the Chinese Virus. We  hope that they both survive unscathed. Probably they will because they live energetically and healthily and Trump does not touch alcohol. Not sure about the efficacy of that - if he drank the best Scotch Malt Whisky he might really beat Biden up!! Anyway, the 2nd debate might have to go by the board due to Trump's indisposition, but probably no loss considering the 1st debate shambles. The effect on the election is unknown but probably not significant.

We have just in the last 24 hours or so had the disgusting spectacle of some low-life Democrat commentators saying that they wish that Trump would die. Where's the humanity gone? If the networks in question had any gumption, they would fire these scum and make sure they never worked in any sort of news organisation again. 

What will be significant, will be the Democrat cheating already in full swing. Ballots in favour of Trump have already been found dumped in several locations. And "ballot harvesting" is rife. If the initial election outcome proves suspect, then the lawyers will be busy. By all accounts the Dems have 600 lawyers all ready to obstruct any legal action the Republicans might try, but their main purpose will be to try and continue the state of indecision past Jan. 20th.,whereupon the Speaker of the House, currently Nancy Pelosi, could become acting president if the Dems still control the House. Of course if they don't, the Speaker would be a Republican.Then the final outcome would depend on a vote in Congress, and it's likely that the Republicans would carry the day. But neither of these scenarios are predictable -  predictions are impossible.

But what is obvious is the Dems cheating and misrepresenting just about everything going on. For example describing the BLM riots where they destroyed buildings and vehicles by fire as "peaceful protests"!!! Various blue state Mayors have encouraged and indulged this dangerous fantasy - one is tempted to ask what they are on, but they are funded by Soros et al so there's their incentive. Follow the money; that's all there is to it.   

The Democrat MO is lie, cheat and spin. That sums them up - they have no substance and would be a disaster for America.

This slogan needs repeating - Trump MUST win!  

COLOMBIA

Total cases 835,339  (433,805) - up 401,534 or 92.6%

Deaths - 26,196 - 3.1% - (14,145 - 3.3%) - up 12,051 or 85.2%

Recovered - 751,691 - 90.0% (250,494 - 57.7%) - up 501,197 or 200.1%

Therefore active cases - 57,472 - 6.9% (169,196 - 39.0%) - down 111,724 or 66.0%.. Of the total population of 51,019,195  (50,948,628), the percentage of active cases is O.113% (0.332%)

The improving figures of active cases are almost unbelievable with recoveries being the reason for the decline in active cases. But total cases are up 92.6% in 6 weeks and that remains a concern. Of course it could be the "new normal" with continuing infection. And the rate of decline in active cases per week is down by almost half - all concerning with an eye on the future.  Either a vaccine, or ever improving therapeutic drugs hopefully will in the end keep something of a lid on things.  

Life continues in Colombia, although not with any excitement to speak of. We both went to the dentist this morning (Saturday) in Laureles for a dental clean and it was good to see Sandra again after all these months during which she was closed due to the Chinese Virus. She spent an hour with each of us and the total cost was the equivalent of NZD72. She's a far better dentist than most we have had in NZ, although the dentists on Phuket and Langkawi were also very good. As this is being written Jean is making asparagus soup out of Peruvian asparagus and is about to make pumpkin soup from some excellent Colombian pumpkin which we bought this morning.

On the political front no change. The Defence Minister openly defied the Supreme Court and should have been arrested and imprisoned for contempt of the Supreme Court, but NO - surprise surprise!! He also threatened to arrest his critics!!! Some good news is that the Supreme Court is continuing to investigate the former President Alvaro Uribe for alleged vote rigging and coercion in the 2018 presidential elections. Uribe continues to be under house arrest. But the investigations into his war crimes and witness tampering/blackmail have been transferred back to the State Prosecution Service which has been notoriously and corruptly negligent in the past in investigating anything concerning people with close ties to the government. We'll just have to hope but with Colombia it often seems 2 steps back and 1 forward!  

NUEVA ZELANDA - NewZealand

Total cases 1,848 (1,714) - up 134 or 7.8%

Deaths 25 - 1.4% (22 - 1.4%) - up 3 or 13.6%

Recovered - 1,780 - 96.3%(1,531 - 95.6%) - up 249 or 16.3%

Therefore active cases 43 - 2.3% (49 - 3.0%) - down 6 or 12.2%. Of the total population of 5,002,100 (STILL NO CHANGE!!), the percentage of active cases is (0.001%) of the total population.

With such low numbers it is really irrelevant to comment. Suffice it to say,the low numbers have been achieved at massive economic cost,but never mind; the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is printing 100 billion NZ dollars out of thin air and then all will be rosy in the garden! And the moronic population can continue their love affair with the toothy grin. God save NZ.

AUSTRALIA

Total cases 27,109 (23,035) - up 4,074 or 17.7%

Deaths 890 - 3.3% (370- 1.7%) - up 520 or 140.5%

Recovered 24,788 - 91.4% (13,634 - 59.2%) - up 11,164 or 81.8%

Therefore active cases 1,431 - 5.3% (9,022 - 39.2%) - down 7,591 or 84.1%. Of the total population of 25,574,118 (25,536,804), the percentage of active cases is 0.006% (0.04%) of the total population. 

Obvious improvements all round and no thanks once again to the Socialist Premier of Victoria who was one of those disgusting individuals expressing contempt for President Trump and wishing him extreme harm. He also signed a version of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Communists.The Federal Government should charge this revolting individual with sedition, throw him in the worst jail and throw away the key.  

We notice that the World Health Organisation is currently odds on favourite to win the Nobel Peace Prize. If this is the case, then a once prestigious award is totally, hypocritically and permanently degraded.  During those critical first weeks the WHO acted as a stooge for the murderous Communist Party of China in deliberately down-playing the Chinese Virus's ability for human to human transmission, which lulled the world into a false sense of security, and has been the major influence in (so far) over one million people dying from the C Virus. No doubt many of those had co-morbidities, but in most cases their lives have been cut shorter than they otherwise would have been by the pernicious effects of this damned virus.

Not to mention the personal tragedies that the C Virus has caused, but also the world-wide economic damage which will take years to recover from and which has already caused immutable changes in daily life - not all of which are in any way desirable.

If we were President Trump, who has now been nominated for a 3rd time for this poisoned award, we would have refused all the nominations for the reasons expressed above. His apparent acceptance does him no credit.

And the NZ Prime Minister, Jacinda Adern's standing in the rankings does neither her nor New Zealand any credit either. What has she ever done for world peace - appearing at Christchurch mosques after a horrific massacre in which 51 people died ON HER WATCH, and wearing a Hijab? As a non Moslem she isn't even entitled to wear such a garment, which after all is nothing more than an active symbol of repression of women. We saw enough of that in Malaysia to know that is true.

And, talking of NZ, we have been appalled at the treatment that our country has meted out to the crew of a German yacht - "Anita" - which, after giving the required notice of arrival to NZ border authorities, arrived at the Customs Port of Opua in the Bay of Islands. They had just completed a  non-stop 78 day passage from the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia - a distance of over 3,500 miles. By comparison, the longest non-stop passage we ever achieved was Bay of Islands, NZ to Noumea, New Caledonia - a distance of 1,000 miles.

Obviously they had effectively quarantined at sea for well over the required minimum period of 14 days but no doubt would have complied with any additional quarantine that the NZ health authorities may have considered necessary. The crew had had Covid tests before sailing and had tested negative. On arrival in NZ further tests were also negative. 

But, not to be. In a fit of bureaucratic, shameful nonsense the crew has been taken into Police custody and as this is being written, they have probably already been deported on the first available flight to Germany! The boat is very likely to be forfeited.

This saga makes us totally ashamed to have to admit to being New Zealanders.

We feel further ashamed to read that superyachts and their crews are being given special entry status provided quarantine requirements are met.

This is exactly the same situation as we have already reported with 300-350 yachts in various of the Pacific Islands and wishing to exit the general area ahead of the cyclone season which generally runs from early November to mid April. These boats mostly every year come to NZ where they spend millions of dollars on repairs and refits. The businesses which mostly benefit from this are family owned boatyards in Northland and historically these businesses have provided a service which has earned them an enviable international reputation.

But all this, together with NZ's reputation for openness and hospitality, is at risk as NZ has stated that its borders remain closed and they will not allow entry to any of these boats which in total would hold approximately 1,000 crew. These boats, apart from needing in some cases urgent repair, will be subject to unacceptable risk from unpredictable cyclones by remaining in the Islands.

Already the appropriate people have put in place all necessary measures to ensure that necessary health protection quarantine is in place at NZ ports of entry.

Apparently some clown in NZ's Health Ministry stated that there was no problem because there were no cyclones around right now!!! Wilful and deliberate ignorance and misinformation we would say, because the time factors necessary to avoid such cataclysmic events need to start  being put in place no later than mid October if a catastrophic non-staggered sudden arrival of all these boats is to be avoided. You don't wait for a cyclone to appear before deciding there is a major problem!!

We have no confidence in any common sense on the part of NZ's health authorities, so this will almost certainly be the uncontrolled outcome as the skippers and crews of these boats become increasingly fearful for their safety. Another point is that Masters of internationally flagged vessels, and any vessel for that matter, by international law have a legal obligation to ensure safety of their vessels and personnel on board to the best of their ability. If this means moving from a potential cyclone zone to one free of cyclones, so be it. We believe that NZ has a legal obligation to allow them to arrive, subject to normal arrival notifications and whatever health quarantine arrangements as may be required. 

This situation should also be seen against the continuing repatriation flights for NZ citizens and permanent residents - many of whom are infected before they board their flights. By contrast the yacht crews are tested negative before being allowed to clear out of whichever ports they are currently in and they often effectively practise quarantine during their passages to NZ. They represent a far less health threat than do these repatriation flights. 

Would NZ after all the shouting has died down, be prepared to assist in cleaning up and removing all the wrecks and repatriating the human remains of the crews to their home countries after the devastation caused by 180 mph winds of a typical cyclone? They should because this situation would be 100% NZ's fault. It's actually not easy to remove derelict yacht wrecks. How do you cut up the steel or fibreglass and then dispose of it in an environmentally acceptable manner? Not to  mention all the fittings, aluminium masts, engines, electronics etc etc. These NZ health people are idiots. 

Some years ago NZ tried to enforce claimed safety requirements over foreign flagged vessels clearing out of NZ, and were shot down in legal flames when an American took the NZ Marine Dept to court in NZ. We suspect some of the same legal arguments could apply in this situation too. Maybe a class action.............?

It should be noted that at the moment NZ has only 43 active and non critical C Virus cases. All of course are well quarantined. All this in a total population of just over 5 million. NZ needs to get a grip, get over their collective socialist induced cowardice and rejoin the world in a controlled manner.

So, in the end, what it all comes down to is dollars. There is no greater virus risk with small yachts than with superyachts - in fact the risk is probably greater with the larger vessels. NZ is going to lose its reputation of marine expertise and hospitality by refusing entry to cruising yachts and instead earn a reputation for extreme hypocrisy and inhospitality. Once again the reputational and commercial damage to NZ will be enormous and completely unnecessary. All for some half-baked epidemiological  theories which can easily be overcome by the application of straight out humanitarian common sense.

Colombia in contrast has opened its borders with limited international flights in and out. Negative tests are required by any incoming passengers and also any departing. Colombia still has 57,000 active cases in a total population of 51 million.

And finally, we understand that the Conservative Party of NZ is trying through the Ombudsman and the Official Information Act to once and for all find out whether NZ has signed the Belt and Road Initiative with Communist China. Anti China sentiment is growing world-wide, including in SEAsia where talks are taking place to establish military alliances between such unlikely allies as India, Russia,Japan and all the countries ringing the South China Sea who have had their maritime lands stolen by China while the Obama/Biden traitors stood by and let it happen. NZ will find itself more and more an outlier against world opinion and the B&RI seems to be a strategically disastrous course to follow. The world is full of ironies - while NZ fell over itself backwards sympathising with the Christchurch Moslems, China has demolished a Uighur mosque in Xinjiang province in China and built a public toilet over the site. And of course there is the systematic genocide going on with the "re-education" camps. And NZ is cozying up to a regime like that??  

We have been continually urged to vote in NZ's election on October 17th. We have come to the reluctant conclusion that we cannot vote for anyone because we know that National, ACT and Labour/NZ First and no doubt the Greens ALL favour the B&RI agreement with the Communists. The only exception is the New Conservative Party with whom we have had some discussions recently. But we think it is now too late to vote from overseas. The real threat to individual liberty is not so much Labour if they can govern alone, but if for whatever reason they decide or are forced to coalesce with the Greens, who have made it clear that they will insist on a Wealth Tax as part of any coalition agreement, then there will be a draconian tax instituted which in many cases would cause forced sales of assets to fund this horrible tax. The proposed rate of tax is 1% of 1 million dollars and 2% over 2 million dollars. The lower amount is $50,000. This would be ruinous for many people and is entirely probable if the Greens are ever part of a government. It isn't hard to have a net worth of 1 million dollars these days.  

We repeat our feeling of shame with NZ's selfish and wilfully ignorant actions and hope that the majority of the population do too. But in this "woke" age - we very much doubt it. Good luck NZ, because in the end that is all that may work.

With lotsaluv and all very best wishes to  our families and friends....................stay well.

Jim and Jean

Medellin

Colombia

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