COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS

Anyone unsure of how a certain culture pay tribute to their dead, try not to do this:
https://assets.thaivisa.com/forum/uploa … b588ea.mp4

Original post: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/113889 … t=14862062

This was in Thailand pre covid-19 BTW.

Happen to stumble across this:

...Vietnam has long been considered to be a lot more open than China in terms of media censorship and information control. People in Vietnam, for example, can use most of the world’s social networks. Facebook is especially widely used and serves as a giant platform for people sharing information as well as expressing criticism, directly or indirectly, of government policies. While China’s media was slow to reveal its vulnerabilities and information about the mysterious pneumonia in Wuhan, doubts about the disease statistics from China in the early stages were laid bare to the Vietnamese internet community, enabling a stronger sense of prevention...

Source and authors seem credible.

Now you can get corona burger in Hanoi. 

That looks real!. Most of us would benefit from it.

As ambiguous as ever but it seems hopeful. Considering you were supposed to be able to do this all along without "their" agents.

"Foreigners can extend visas amid COVID-19 outbreak: spokeswoman"

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/foreigners-ca … XOmms-dXDk

phikachu wrote:

As ambiguous as ever but it seems hopeful. Considering you were supposed to be able to do this all along without "their" agents.

"Foreigners can extend visas amid COVID-19 outbreak: spokeswoman"

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/foreigners-ca … XOmms-dXDk

Thanks for the link.

I didn't know about that official news site.

At first I thought it might be one of those visa agent sites that masquerades as a genuine news outlet... 

So 2 days after the Olympics are officially delayed to 2021 Japans confirmed Corona infection figures rocket up!  hummmmmmmm makes you wonder, dont it!

goodolboy wrote:

So 2 days after the Olympics are officially delayed to 2021 Japans confirmed Corona infection figures rocket up!  hummmmmmmm makes you wonder, dont it!

Probably Japanese official hiding the cases because of the Olympics. Now they have nothing to lose, so they are reporting more cases to media.

Doubt it. Japan hasn't recorded a significant increase in cases. Still 1387 cases according to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Check the trajectory of curve at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Compare that with: https://www.statista.com/chart/21112/co … countries/

See the countries like China, U.S, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, U.K, South Korea. Even the latter two countries have significantly higher number of cases than Japan, even when their populations are significantly lower.

Goes to show, just because a post is popular, it may not be factually correct.

sanooku wrote:

Doubt it. Japan hasn't recorded a significant increase in cases. Still 1387 cases according to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Check the trajectory of curve at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Compare that with: https://www.statista.com/chart/21112/co … countries/

See the countries like China, U.S, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, U.K, South Korea. Even the latter two countries have significantly higher number of cases than Japan, even when their populations are significantly lower.

Goes to show, just because a post is popular, it may not be factually correct.

Yesterday cases in Japan jumped by 80+. Todays figures are yet to be published.

sanooku wrote:

Doubt it. Japan hasn't recorded a significant increase in cases. Still 1387 cases according to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Check the trajectory of curve at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Compare that with: https://www.statista.com/chart/21112/co … countries/

See the countries like China, U.S, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, U.K, South Korea. Even the latter two countries have significantly higher number of cases than Japan, even when their populations are significantly lower.

Goes to show, just because a post is popular, it may not be factually correct.

Thats not the point of the post I made. Two days ago when the Olympics were still going ahead the Japanese were showing low infection levels. I dont have any figures all I know is that this morning on BBC World News one of the reports was that infection figures for Japan had "rocketed overnight" & if that dont make anyone smell a rat what would?
Just my opinion of course but I bet I am not the only one who thinks the Japanese were suppressing the figures hoping the Olympics would go ahead. It was only when countries started to pull their athletes out that the Japanese surrendered to word opinion that they gave up & I am not a betting man but would put money on it that the figures for Japan will now be on a steady increase! lets see what happens.

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

Doubt it. Japan hasn't recorded a significant increase in cases. Still 1387 cases according to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Check the trajectory of curve at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Compare that with: https://www.statista.com/chart/21112/co … countries/

See the countries like China, U.S, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, U.K, South Korea. Even the latter two countries have significantly higher number of cases than Japan, even when their populations are significantly lower.

Goes to show, just because a post is popular, it may not be factually correct.

Yesterday cases in Japan jumped by 80+. Todays figures are yet to be published.

Jumped from when? the previous day? where is your info from?

Have you seen Japan's graph:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Considering previous trajectory, is 80+ a significant jump?

sanooku wrote:

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

Doubt it. Japan hasn't recorded a significant increase in cases. Still 1387 cases according to: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Check the trajectory of curve at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Compare that with: https://www.statista.com/chart/21112/co … countries/

See the countries like China, U.S, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, U.K, South Korea. Even the latter two countries have significantly higher number of cases than Japan, even when their populations are significantly lower.

Goes to show, just because a post is popular, it may not be factually correct.

Yesterday cases in Japan jumped by 80+. Todays figures are yet to be published.

Jumped from when? the previous day? where is your info from?

Have you seen Japan's graph:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/109 … of-health/

Considering previous trajectory, is 80+ a significant jump?

Your link is dated 25th, hummmmmmmm very relevant considering if you take time to read my post, the info came from BBC World News THIS MORNING 27th!

Japan population (2017) = 126.8 Million
South Korea Population (2017) = 51.47 Million
United Kingdom Population (2018)=66.44 Million

Japan's total number of cases are minuscule in comparison.

Also check number of cases for dates:
Mar 25 = 1193
Mar 24 = 1128

That's an increase of 65. I don't think an increase from 65 to 85+ is a 'jump'.

sanooku wrote:

Japan population (2017) = 126.8 Million
South Korea Population (2017) = 51.47 Million
United Kingdom Population (2018)=66.44 Million

Japan's total number of cases are minuscule in comparison.

Also check number of cases for dates:
Mar 25 = 1193
Mar 24 = 1128

That's an increase of 65. I don't think an increase from 65 to 85+ is a 'jump'.

I think the point goodolboy is making is that Japan gave the impression that it was all under control with only a hand full of cases when it wasn't under control at all with many active cases still not resolved. Since the decision was taken to cancel the Olympics there are suddenly more cases being reported. Surely even to consider hosting an international event is irresponsible to say the least and should have been cancelled at least two weeks ago out of common sense and the health of athletes and spectators.

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

Japan population (2017) = 126.8 Million
South Korea Population (2017) = 51.47 Million
United Kingdom Population (2018)=66.44 Million

Japan's total number of cases are minuscule in comparison.

Also check number of cases for dates:
Mar 25 = 1193
Mar 24 = 1128

That's an increase of 65. I don't think an increase from 65 to 85+ is a 'jump'.

I think the point goodolboy is making is that Japan gave the impression that it was all under control with only a hand full of cases when it wasn't under control at all with many active cases still not resolved. Since the decision was taken to cancel the Olympics there are suddenly more cases being reported. Surely even to consider hosting an international event is irresponsible to say the least and should have been cancelled at least two weeks ago out of common sense and the health of athletes and spectators.

You've gone from 'jumped' to 'more cases being reported'.

sanooku wrote:

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

Japan population (2017) = 126.8 Million
South Korea Population (2017) = 51.47 Million
United Kingdom Population (2018)=66.44 Million

Japan's total number of cases are minuscule in comparison.

Also check number of cases for dates:
Mar 25 = 1193
Mar 24 = 1128

That's an increase of 65. I don't think an increase from 65 to 85+ is a 'jump'.

I think the point goodolboy is making is that Japan gave the impression that it was all under control with only a hand full of cases when it wasn't under control at all with many active cases still not resolved. Since the decision was taken to cancel the Olympics there are suddenly more cases being reported. Surely even to consider hosting an international event is irresponsible to say the least and should have been cancelled at least two weeks ago out of common sense and the health of athletes and spectators.

You've gone from 'jumped' to 'more cases being reported'.

Ridiculous comment. Increase of 80+ in just 24hrs is more than half the total recorded cases overall in Vietnam. So you are saying not significant ?

sanooku wrote:

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

Japan population (2017) = 126.8 Million
South Korea Population (2017) = 51.47 Million
United Kingdom Population (2018)=66.44 Million

Japan's total number of cases are minuscule in comparison.

Also check number of cases for dates:
Mar 25 = 1193
Mar 24 = 1128

That's an increase of 65. I don't think an increase from 65 to 85+ is a 'jump'.

I think the point goodolboy is making is that Japan gave the impression that it was all under control with only a hand full of cases when it wasn't under control at all with many active cases still not resolved. Since the decision was taken to cancel the Olympics there are suddenly more cases being reported. Surely even to consider hosting an international event is irresponsible to say the least and should have been cancelled at least two weeks ago out of common sense and the health of athletes and spectators.

You've gone from 'jumped' to 'more cases being reported'.

Jeez keep yer shirt on man, & get it right!! lets see what data is for 26th you are working 1 day behind. This morning the report on BBC said that confirmed numbers for japan had rocketed up over night............that means the data for 26th.................lets see what comes through for 26th before you get yourself all worked up & bent out of shape!

You really have to compare Japan to Japan, Indices, not another country, if there is a claim that there was a significant increase in infection rate there.  I have no idea, because I haven't kept track of Japan, but a graph would show whether that's the case.

paulmsn wrote:

You really have to compare Japan to Japan, Indices, not another country, if there is a claim that there was a significant increase in infection rate there.  I have no idea, because I haven't kept track of Japan, but a graph would show whether that's the case.

Nope, comparison is relevant . Any sane government , if one exists, would not avoid delaying an international event when there is a significant risk to health. The risk in Japan IS significant and should have been acted on weeks ago. Comparing one countries actions to another is also relevant in terms of where the controls are most effective.

goodolboy wrote:

sanooku wrote:

Indices wrote:

I think the point goodolboy is making is that Japan gave the impression that it was all under control with only a hand full of cases when it wasn't under control at all with many active cases still not resolved. Since the decision was taken to cancel the Olympics there are suddenly more cases being reported. Surely even to consider hosting an international event is irresponsible to say the least and should have been cancelled at least two weeks ago out of common sense and the health of athletes and spectators.

You've gone from 'jumped' to 'more cases being reported'.

Jeez keep yer shirt on man, & get it right!! lets see what data is for 26th you are working 1 day behind. This morning the report on BBC said that confirmed numbers for japan had rocketed up over night............that means the data for 26th.................lets see what comes through for 26th before you get yourself all worked up & bent out of shape!

26th march is already reported as 1,268 on:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographi … ncov-cases
It says 'as of' so can't tell exactly if it includes 26th, however if you look at:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

that site has last updated = March 27, 2020, 07:13 GMT

and Japan's figure is: 1,387

sanooku wrote:

goodolboy wrote:

sanooku wrote:

You've gone from 'jumped' to 'more cases being reported'.

Jeez keep yer shirt on man, & get it right!! lets see what data is for 26th you are working 1 day behind. This morning the report on BBC said that confirmed numbers for japan had rocketed up over night............that means the data for 26th.................lets see what comes through for 26th before you get yourself all worked up & bent out of shape!

26th march is already reported as 1,268 on:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographi … ncov-cases
It says 'as of' so can't tell exactly if it includes 26th, however if you look at:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

that site has last updated = March 27, 2020, 07:13 GMT

and Japan's figure is: 1,387

Your defence of Japan is odd to assimilate. We will see what happens.

sanooku wrote:

goodolboy wrote:

sanooku wrote:

You've gone from 'jumped' to 'more cases being reported'.

Jeez keep yer shirt on man, & get it right!! lets see what data is for 26th you are working 1 day behind. This morning the report on BBC said that confirmed numbers for japan had rocketed up over night............that means the data for 26th.................lets see what comes through for 26th before you get yourself all worked up & bent out of shape!

26th march is already reported as 1,268 on:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographi … ncov-cases
It says 'as of' so can't tell exactly if it includes 26th, however if you look at:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

that site has last updated = March 27, 2020, 07:13 GMT

and Japan's figure is: 1,387

I am drafting up an e mail right now to the BBC to tell them how naughty they are for broadcasting this totally un substantiated report first thing this morning & how it had upset this know it all guy on the Forum before I even had my first coffee. Lets hope they never do it again & from now on I will get all my up to the minute news from CNN or NHK then I can at least rest easy thats its gonna be right!

goodolboy wrote:

sanooku wrote:

goodolboy wrote:

Jeez keep yer shirt on man, & get it right!! lets see what data is for 26th you are working 1 day behind. This morning the report on BBC said that confirmed numbers for japan had rocketed up over night............that means the data for 26th.................lets see what comes through for 26th before you get yourself all worked up & bent out of shape!

26th march is already reported as 1,268 on:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographi … ncov-cases
It says 'as of' so can't tell exactly if it includes 26th, however if you look at:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

that site has last updated = March 27, 2020, 07:13 GMT

and Japan's figure is: 1,387

I am drafting up an e mail right now to the BBC to tell them how naughty they are for broadcasting this totally un substantiated report first thing this morning & how it had upset this know it all guy on the Forum before I even had my first coffee. Lets hope they never do it again & from now on I will get all my up to the minute news from CNN or NHK then I can at least rest easy thats its gonna be right!

I don't know about 'know it all'.    Just know a little bit about stats and graphs.

goodolboy wrote:

sanooku wrote:

goodolboy wrote:

Jeez keep yer shirt on man, & get it right!! lets see what data is for 26th you are working 1 day behind. This morning the report on BBC said that confirmed numbers for japan had rocketed up over night............that means the data for 26th.................lets see what comes through for 26th before you get yourself all worked up & bent out of shape!

26th march is already reported as 1,268 on:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographi … ncov-cases
It says 'as of' so can't tell exactly if it includes 26th, however if you look at:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

that site has last updated = March 27, 2020, 07:13 GMT

and Japan's figure is: 1,387

I am drafting up an e mail right now to the BBC to tell them how naughty they are for broadcasting this totally un substantiated report first thing this morning & how it had upset this know it all guy on the Forum before I even had my first coffee. Lets hope they never do it again & from now on I will get all my up to the minute news from CNN or NHK then I can at least rest easy thats its gonna be right!

You left out YouTube mate . ..  several on here swear by it as being gospel.

sanooku wrote:

goodolboy wrote:

sanooku wrote:

26th march is already reported as 1,268 on:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographi … ncov-cases
It says 'as of' so can't tell exactly if it includes 26th, however if you look at:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

that site has last updated = March 27, 2020, 07:13 GMT

and Japan's figure is: 1,387

I am drafting up an e mail right now to the BBC to tell them how naughty they are for broadcasting this totally un substantiated report first thing this morning & how it had upset this know it all guy on the Forum before I even had my first coffee. Lets hope they never do it again & from now on I will get all my up to the minute news from CNN or NHK then I can at least rest easy thats its gonna be right!

I don't know about 'know it all'.    Just know a little bit about stats and graphs.

Really ? Then you should know you can manipulate them to say anything you want them to say.

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

goodolboy wrote:

I am drafting up an e mail right now to the BBC to tell them how naughty they are for broadcasting this totally un substantiated report first thing this morning & how it had upset this know it all guy on the Forum before I even had my first coffee. Lets hope they never do it again & from now on I will get all my up to the minute news from CNN or NHK then I can at least rest easy thats its gonna be right!

I don't know about 'know it all'.    Just know a little bit about stats and graphs.

Really ? Then you should know you can manipulate them to say anything you want them to say.

Was there a jump or not? As you can see, we've now started going round in circles.

sanooku wrote:

Indices wrote:

sanooku wrote:

I don't know about 'know it all'.    Just know a little bit about stats and graphs.

Really ? Then you should know you can manipulate them to say anything you want them to say.

Was there a jump or not? As you can see, we've now started going round in circles.

OK it was a spike not a rocket, are you happy now.......jeez
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/c … es/1780561

Indices wrote:

paulmsn wrote:

You really have to compare Japan to Japan, Indices, not another country, if there is a claim that there was a significant increase in infection rate there.  I have no idea, because I haven't kept track of Japan, but a graph would show whether that's the case.

Nope, comparison is relevant . Any sane government , if one exists, would not avoid delaying an international event when there is a significant risk to health. The risk in Japan IS significant and should have been acted on weeks ago. Comparing one countries actions to another is also relevant in terms of where the controls are most effective.

The question is whether there is a jump.  If that is the case, you then have to show that the claim that Japan kept the rate down to avoid canceling is true.  After that, a comparison with another country would be relevant, but if Japan actually felt that they had it under some control, it would be hard to say that they were severely in the wrong.

Also, the IOC was actually the most reluctant party. The Japanese PM is the one who declared the games postponed.

paulmsn wrote:

Indices wrote:

paulmsn wrote:

You really have to compare Japan to Japan, Indices, not another country, if there is a claim that there was a significant increase in infection rate there.  I have no idea, because I haven't kept track of Japan, but a graph would show whether that's the case.

Nope, comparison is relevant . Any sane government , if one exists, would not avoid delaying an international event when there is a significant risk to health. The risk in Japan IS significant and should have been acted on weeks ago. Comparing one countries actions to another is also relevant in terms of where the controls are most effective.

The question is whether there is a jump.  If that is the case, you then have to show that the claim that Japan kept the rate down to avoid canceling is true.  After that, a comparison with another country would be relevant, but if Japan actually felt that they had it under some control, it would be hard to say that they were severely in the wrong.

Please define your interpretation of the difference between a spike & jump 2 days after the Olympics were cancelled  the original post that started all of this basically said it could be interpreted as a coincidence, it did not state it as an actual fact.

Jeez..........................thats Boris Johnson just confirmed with Corona........according to CNBC that is, if they can be believed! I better check Youtube for positive conformation.

On a SLIGHTLY related note, we were going to go to hometown tomorrow for a week or so.   Binh Phuoc province.  My wife called to see what the police were going to do with the foreigner before we went just in case there would be a problem.  They wanted photos of my passports and stamps.  I'm thinking "good" because I've been in country for almost three months.  Why they asked for that then confused me because after reviewing the photos they said anyone coming from HCMC would have to remain inside of the house wearing a mask for 14 days as quarantine at home.  At least it was both my wife and I, not just the white guy.  They won't even let me drive 1/2 km to work on my farm by myself with nobody within 1/2 km.  I don't think I could even sneak over there because they were going to do random "health checks" by the doctor and/or nurse.  I suspect that would just be a temp check, but I'd have to be present for it.  So I'd have to stay in the house.  Also there is a risk that we might not get back INTO HCMC when we wanted to return.  So, we aren't going.

My brother who lives in Saigon was visited by the local police and medical authorities. They turned up in their hazmat suits and tested him, there are 7 vietnamese living in the same house, and guess what...not one Vietnamese was tested, only the tay.

"On Tuesday, the Navy announced that three sailors aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first cases aboard a U.S. Navy ship at sea.  The carrier had docked in Da Nang, Vietnam, and since then port calls have been canceled and those infected have been flown off the ship, the Navy said. Five more cases have since been reported on board, as of Thursday."  https://messaging-custom-newsletters.ny … e8f0859a0a  This is unfortunate news.  I suppose that statistically these infections will be counted as US infections but they should be a wakeup call for residents of Da Nang. 

I do have a few questions on the accuracy of the article.  Can an aircraft carrier even dock in Da Nang harbor?  Perhaps they anchored offshore.  How long ago was the carrier in Da Nang?  The article does not say.  Was it more or less than two weeks ago?

No deaths in VN.  God love the communists.

Actually your observation and experience is not

SteinNebraska wrote:

.. a SLIGHTLY related note,

but a good description of why Vietnam may be able to mitigate the virus.  The country has strong controls on movement and residency, such as reporting your temporary visit to the local authorities,  which most western people consider excessive.  In the current circumstance these controls may prove beneficial.  My wife will sometimes say that the reason that why Vietnam seems to allow certain lawless things to continue is because "The government is not strong."  Of course I am amused because the government is just as strong as it wants to be.  In this case, the citizenry is fortunate. 

THIGV wrote:

"On Tuesday, the Navy announced that three sailors aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first cases aboard a U.S. Navy ship at sea.  The carrier had docked in Da Nang, Vietnam, and since then port calls have been canceled and those infected have been flown off the ship, the Navy said. Five more cases have since been reported on board, as of Thursday."  https://messaging-custom-newsletters.ny … e8f0859a0a  This is unfortunate news.  I suppose that statistically these infections will be counted as US infections but they should be a wakeup call for residents of Da Nang. 

I do have a few questions on the accuracy of the article.  Can an aircraft carrier even dock in Da Nang harbor?  Perhaps they anchored offshore.  How long ago was the carrier in Da Nang?  The article does not say.  Was it more or less than two weeks ago?

Hi, check my post "sign of the times" on the forum & the link below.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-ai … 64565.html

Authorities visited my apartment and asked if I had filled out the health status form and took pictures of every page of my UK passport despite being the oversize one full of stamps, even the one remaining empty page. Quite why they needed to they would not say as surely the only last couple of stamps are relevant.

SteinNebraska wrote:

On a SLIGHTLY related note, we were going to go to hometown tomorrow for a week or so.   Binh Phuoc province.  My wife called to see what the police were going to do with the foreigner before we went just in case there would be a problem.  They wanted photos of my passports and stamps.  I'm thinking "good" because I've been in country for almost three months.  Why they asked for that then confused me because after reviewing the photos they said anyone coming from HCMC would have to remain inside of the house wearing a mask for 14 days as quarantine at home.  At least it was both my wife and I, not just the white guy.  They won't even let me drive 1/2 km to work on my farm by myself with nobody within 1/2 km.  I don't think I could even sneak over there because they were going to do random "health checks" by the doctor and/or nurse.  I suspect that would just be a temp check, but I'd have to be present for it.  So I'd have to stay in the house.  Also there is a risk that we might not get back INTO HCMC when we wanted to return.  So, we aren't going.

I went to visit a family in Tra Vinh about ten days ago.  I was only there overnight, but I received three visits from the police and some health officials while there.  Apparently a clerk from a store we visited reported me to police because I'm a foreigner, and at first two plainclothes police came, then a health official they called, with an additional uniformed officer, than later that day the same official with two uniforms and one of the plainsclothes guys.  He asked me questions and filled out a form both times and took my temperature once.  I had forgotten to bring my passport, but they accepted a photocopy that I always have in my bag.  That was very lucky.

The next morning, the official came back with only one officer, asked more questions, then called his superior, who asked me more questions about where I had been, and they took my temperature again.  After that I decided to leave earlier than I had planned for fear they would come back a fourth time and put me in quarantine.  They were nice, but apparently quite worried.  At that time Tra Vinh had no cases.

vndreamer wrote:

No deaths in VN.  God love the communists.

Gibraltar has no reported deaths up to March 28, 2020, 05:18 GMT and only 55 cases.

Of course, with less than half the population, I may not be comparing apples with apples.

p.s. much higher population density than Vietnam though.