https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-15-2021-1.5949837/covid-19-won-t-be-our-worst-pandemic-says-epidemiologist-who-helped-end-smallpox-1.5949901
COVID-19 won't be our worst pandemic, says epidemiologist who helped end smallpox

An American epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox says the COVID-19 pandemic is not "the big one," nor the last one, that humanity needs to worry about.

https://www.popsci.com/story/health/covid-19-variants-end-pandemic/
COVID-19 variants continue to threaten our ability to end the pandemic

Public health experts are warning of a new surge, fueled by variant strains of the coronavirus that can spread faster and infect more furiously.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-15-2021-1.5949837/covid-19-won-t-be-our-worst-pandemic-says-epidemiologist-who-helped-end-smallpox-1.5949901
COVID-19 won't be our worst pandemic, says epidemiologist who helped end smallpox

An American epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox says the COVID-19 pandemic is not "the big one," nor the last one, that humanity needs to worry about.

https://www.popsci.com/story/health/covid-19-variants-end-pandemic/
COVID-19 variants continue to threaten our ability to end the pandemic

Public health experts are warning of a new surge, fueled by variant strains of the coronavirus that can spread faster and infect more furiously.

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-covid-19-infections-surge-across-europe-paris-at-risk-of-another-lockdown/
Covid-19 infections surge across Europe

Tighter restrictions aimed at reining in surging coronavirus infections took hold in much of Italy and parts of Poland on Monday, while in France, Paris risks being slapped with a weekend lockdown as ICUs near saturation with COVID-19 patients.

https://www.phnompenhpost.com/international/thai-govt-urges-calm-after-sudden-covid-spike
Thai gov’t urges calm after sudden Covid spike

https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2021/03/15/covid-19-whopping-26-deaths-in-24-hours-1-773-new-cases
Covid-19 spike continues as Bangladesh records highest deaths in 2 months


https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/world/italy-covid-lockdown.html
Italy imposes lockdown measures as cases spike across Europe.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned that Italy was facing a “new wave of contagion,” driven by more infectious variants of the coronavirus.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1826041/middle-east
Jordan reports highest daily tally of COVID-19 cases

Jordan hit its highest daily tally of 9,417 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours since the pandemic outbreak a year ago, official health data showed on Monday.

https://www.reuters.com/article/healthcoronavirus-germany/germany-reports-biggest-rise-of-covid-19-cases-in-two-months-idUSS8N2KV09X
Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/covid-19-india-pakistan-suffer-new-surge-in-cases
Covid-19: India, Pakistan suffer new surge in cases

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-covid-19-infections-surge-across-europe-paris-at-risk-of-another-lockdown/
Covid-19 infections surge across Europe

Tighter restrictions aimed at reining in surging coronavirus infections took hold in much of Italy and parts of Poland on Monday, while in France, Paris risks being slapped with a weekend lockdown as ICUs near saturation with COVID-19 patients.

https://www.phnompenhpost.com/international/thai-govt-urges-calm-after-sudden-covid-spike
Thai gov’t urges calm after sudden Covid spike

https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2021/03/15/covid-19-whopping-26-deaths-in-24-hours-1-773-new-cases
Covid-19 spike continues as Bangladesh records highest deaths in 2 months


https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/world/italy-covid-lockdown.html
Italy imposes lockdown measures as cases spike across Europe.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned that Italy was facing a “new wave of contagion,” driven by more infectious variants of the coronavirus.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1826041/middle-east
Jordan reports highest daily tally of COVID-19 cases

Jordan hit its highest daily tally of 9,417 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours since the pandemic outbreak a year ago, official health data showed on Monday.

https://www.reuters.com/article/healthcoronavirus-germany/germany-reports-biggest-rise-of-covid-19-cases-in-two-months-idUSS8N2KV09X
Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/covid-19-india-pakistan-suffer-new-surge-in-cases
Covid-19: India, Pakistan suffer new surge in cases

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/03/18/penang-gh-nurse-dies-a-week-after-vaccination/
Penang GH nurse dies a week after vaccination

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/03/18/penang-gh-nurse-dies-a-week-after-vaccination/
Penang GH nurse dies a week after vaccination

https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/the-new-normal-don-t-expect-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-life-experts-say-1.24294201
The new normal: Don’t expect a return to pre-pandemic life, experts say

“In a very practical sense, normality will probably look quite a bit different, in part because the coronavirus looks like it will become a fairly endemic and persistent disease in various forms as it mutates,”

Homer-Dixon said the planet’s economic, ecological and social systems are wound so tightly together these days that the likelihood of more pandemics and other significant system shifts has increased.

There isn’t going to be any normal anymore. Everything is going to be abnormal going forward.” What that abnormal state looks like will depend on the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID’s variants, which threaten to become persistent and chronic, Homer-Dixon said.

“We’re not getting rid of this bug. It will be around for a long time.”

https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/the-new-normal-don-t-expect-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-life-experts-say-1.24294201
The new normal: Don’t expect a return to pre-pandemic life, experts say

“In a very practical sense, normality will probably look quite a bit different, in part because the coronavirus looks like it will become a fairly endemic and persistent disease in various forms as it mutates,”

Homer-Dixon said the planet’s economic, ecological and social systems are wound so tightly together these days that the likelihood of more pandemics and other significant system shifts has increased.

There isn’t going to be any normal anymore. Everything is going to be abnormal going forward.” What that abnormal state looks like will depend on the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID’s variants, which threaten to become persistent and chronic, Homer-Dixon said.

“We’re not getting rid of this bug. It will be around for a long time.”

‘Coronavirus probably here to stay for many more years:’ Israel Health Minister

‘Coronavirus probably here to stay for many more years:’ Israel Health Minister

https://wtop.com/local/2021/03/flowers-bloom-and-vaccines-increase-but-return-to-dc-normal-will-take-time/
Flowers bloom and vaccines increase, but return to normal will take time

As the weather warms and the promise of spring’s renewal is bolstered by increased optimism about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, several of the symbolic centers of “life in D.C.” won’t return to pre-pandemic normal for the foreseeable future.

https://wtop.com/local/2021/03/flowers-bloom-and-vaccines-increase-but-return-to-dc-normal-will-take-time/
Flowers bloom and vaccines increase, but return to normal will take time

As the weather warms and the promise of spring’s renewal is bolstered by increased optimism about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, several of the symbolic centers of “life in D.C.” won’t return to pre-pandemic normal for the foreseeable future.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2021/03/14/no-doubt-there-will-be-further-wave-of-covid-19-warns-statistics-chief/
‘No doubt’ there will be further wave of Covid-19, warns statistics chief

The comments come after England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2021/03/14/no-doubt-there-will-be-further-wave-of-covid-19-warns-statistics-chief/
‘No doubt’ there will be further wave of Covid-19, warns statistics chief

The comments come after England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty

https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/covid-19-reinfection-fully-vaccinated-man-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-what-does-this-mean-to-us-801465/
COVID-19 reinfection: Fully vaccinated man tests positive for coronavirus

According to the health experts, getting vaccinated can keep you safe but you need to still follow the basic pandemic rules such as — social distancing, wearing masks, hand sanitizing, etc. Failing to do these can put you at risk.

“Vaccinated people could potentially still get COVID-19 and spread it to others.

https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/covid-19-reinfection-fully-vaccinated-man-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-what-does-this-mean-to-us-801465/
COVID-19 reinfection: Fully vaccinated man tests positive for coronavirus

According to the health experts, getting vaccinated can keep you safe but you need to still follow the basic pandemic rules such as — social distancing, wearing masks, hand sanitizing, etc. Failing to do these can put you at risk.

“Vaccinated people could potentially still get COVID-19 and spread it to others.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1409238/Covid-news-latest-vaccine-nationalism-mutant-variant-eu-latest-rollout
Vaccinated Britons at risk from mutant Covid strains - 'Nobody is safe until all are safe'

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1409238/Covid-news-latest-vaccine-nationalism-mutant-variant-eu-latest-rollout
Vaccinated Britons at risk from mutant Covid strains - 'Nobody is safe until all are safe'

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1409642/Covid-variant-news-Japan-philippines-strain-distinct-uk-vaccine-cases-deaths-ont
Japan sounds alarm over ‘distinct’ new Covid mutation as fears surge over jab ‘resistance’

JAPAN'S health ministry has warned it has detected cases of a new "distinct" variant of coronavirus.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1409642/Covid-variant-news-Japan-philippines-strain-distinct-uk-vaccine-cases-deaths-ont
Japan sounds alarm over ‘distinct’ new Covid mutation as fears surge over jab ‘resistance’

JAPAN'S health ministry has warned it has detected cases of a new "distinct" variant of coronavirus.

https://www.axios.com/michael-osterholm-coronavirus-variants-a15eaf2c-88fe-42b4-935b-7a2264a237a1.html
Infectious diseases expert: COVID variants are a "whole new ballgame"

The U.S. is playing a "whole new ballgame" in terms of controlling the coronavirus now that variants are spreading across the country.

https://www.axios.com/michael-osterholm-coronavirus-variants-a15eaf2c-88fe-42b4-935b-7a2264a237a1.html
Infectious diseases expert: COVID variants are a "whole new ballgame"

The U.S. is playing a "whole new ballgame" in terms of controlling the coronavirus now that variants are spreading across the country.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/07/scientists-underestimated-coronavirus-are-racing-keep-up-with-evolution/
Scientists underestimated the coronavirus — and are racing to keep up with evolution

Variants of the virus have become a global preoccupation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/07/scientists-underestimated-coronavirus-are-racing-keep-up-with-evolution/
Scientists underestimated the coronavirus — and are racing to keep up with evolution

Variants of the virus have become a global preoccupation

http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2021/03/12/start-thinking-of-covid-19-as-a-virus-with-no-end/
Start thinking of COVID-19 as a virus with no end

In all likelihood, COVID-19 will never be over. It will continue and morph into a seasonal illness. In other words, it will become endemic. This is the consensus view among epidemiologists.

Realizing that COVID-19 might not end should not change our current vaccination strategy. We still want to vaccinate as quickly as possible. But without an end, vaccination doesn’t buy as much as we have been hoping for. Vaccination won’t give us a solution but instead will prepare the population for ongoing cycles.

There are, however, many unknowns. We do not know how long vaccine immunity will last. New variants – and we have already seen this – could “get around” current vaccines and, thus, like flu vaccines, variants may be an ongoing part of our lives. We also don’t know how harmful future COVID-like diseases will be. With influenza, new strains are still harmful and rank high on the list of causes of fatalities.

It is understandable to hope for an end to a global calamity. But we tend to be over-optimistic about how quickly things can be resolved and whether they can be resolved at all.

http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2021/03/12/start-thinking-of-covid-19-as-a-virus-with-no-end/
Start thinking of COVID-19 as a virus with no end

In all likelihood, COVID-19 will never be over. It will continue and morph into a seasonal illness. In other words, it will become endemic. This is the consensus view among epidemiologists.

Realizing that COVID-19 might not end should not change our current vaccination strategy. We still want to vaccinate as quickly as possible. But without an end, vaccination doesn’t buy as much as we have been hoping for. Vaccination won’t give us a solution but instead will prepare the population for ongoing cycles.

There are, however, many unknowns. We do not know how long vaccine immunity will last. New variants – and we have already seen this – could “get around” current vaccines and, thus, like flu vaccines, variants may be an ongoing part of our lives. We also don’t know how harmful future COVID-like diseases will be. With influenza, new strains are still harmful and rank high on the list of causes of fatalities.

It is understandable to hope for an end to a global calamity. But we tend to be over-optimistic about how quickly things can be resolved and whether they can be resolved at all.

https://khn.org/morning-breakout/disease-experts-warn-covid-19-is-here-to-stay/
Disease Experts Warn Covid-19 Is Here To Stay

https://khn.org/morning-breakout/disease-experts-warn-covid-19-is-here-to-stay/
Disease Experts Warn Covid-19 Is Here To Stay

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-endemic-disease-never-going-away/
When will COVID-19 end? A year into the pandemic, public health experts say: Never

Public health experts say we do have an answer, and you're not going to like it: COVID-19 is never going to end.

It now seems poised to become an endemic disease — one that is always a part of our environment, no matter what we do.

But it's going to be around hassling us for the foreseeable future. And by that I mean — years."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-endemic-disease-never-going-away/
When will COVID-19 end? A year into the pandemic, public health experts say: Never

Public health experts say we do have an answer, and you're not going to like it: COVID-19 is never going to end.

It now seems poised to become an endemic disease — one that is always a part of our environment, no matter what we do.

But it's going to be around hassling us for the foreseeable future. And by that I mean — years."

https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/europe/italy-lockdown-necessary-due-to-new-wave-of-infections-says-pm-mario-draghi.html
Italy: Lockdown 'necessary' Due To 'new Wave Of Infections', Says PM Mario Draghi

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has warned that the nation is facing a new wave of coronavirus infections. Amid a rise in cases, the government has announced a plan to tighten restrictions in most parts of the country.

The government decided to impose lockdown restrictions from March 15 that will be effective through April 6.

https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/europe/italy-lockdown-necessary-due-to-new-wave-of-infections-says-pm-mario-draghi.html
Italy: Lockdown 'necessary' Due To 'new Wave Of Infections', Says PM Mario Draghi

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has warned that the nation is facing a new wave of coronavirus infections. Amid a rise in cases, the government has announced a plan to tighten restrictions in most parts of the country.

The government decided to impose lockdown restrictions from March 15 that will be effective through April 6.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56342303
Covid-19: Brazil experts issue warning as hospitals 'close to collapse'

https://ewn.co.za/2021/03/12/who-deeply-concerned-by-brazil-covid-19-surge
WHO 'DEEPLY CONCERNED' BY BRAZIL COVID-19 SURGE

The World Health Organization voiced deep concern about Brazil's COVID-19 situation, urging "serious measures" to rein in surging numbers of cases and deaths, and relieve its overburdened health system.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56342303
Covid-19: Brazil experts issue warning as hospitals 'close to collapse'

https://ewn.co.za/2021/03/12/who-deeply-concerned-by-brazil-covid-19-surge
WHO 'DEEPLY CONCERNED' BY BRAZIL COVID-19 SURGE

The World Health Organization voiced deep concern about Brazil's COVID-19 situation, urging "serious measures" to rein in surging numbers of cases and deaths, and relieve its overburdened health system.

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/how-long-will-take-for-life-return-to-normal-after-covid/
How long will take for life return to normal after Covid?

The answer can be measured in vaccinations.

Bloomberg has built the biggest database of Covid-19 shots given around the world, with more than 119 million doses administered worldwide. U.S. science officials such as Anthony Fauci have suggested it will take 70% to 85% coverage of the population for things to return to normal.

Israel, the country with the highest vaccination rate in the world, is headed for 75% coverage in just two months. The U.S. will get there just in time to ring in the New Year. With vaccinations happening more rapidly in richer Western countries than the rest of the globe, it will take the world as a whole seven (7) years at the current pace.

https://www.popsci.com/story/health/covid-19-new-symptoms/
Returning to normal life is going to be a slow and steady process

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/outreach/why-vaccines-wont-bring-end-to-pandemic/85-4cd987c0-b293-4c9d-ba47-22b013b38214
Why vaccines won't bring a quick end to the pandemic

Vaccines are a ray of hope to many, but health experts are saying vaccines alone will not bring a quick end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have to vaccinate the world and that’s going to be a challenge,”

Healthcare experts believe at least 70% of the world will need to develop immunity, either naturally or with the vaccine, to significantly damage the virus’ ability to spread.

“There’s uncertainty about the length of the immunity both in terms of natural immunity and immunity from the vaccine,”

https://reliefweb.int/report/world/no-end-pandemic-without-vaccine-justice
No End to the Pandemic Without Vaccine Justice

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56334902
Covid-19: Don't think pandemic is over, Whitty warns

Unlocking too quickly would lead to a substantial surge in Covid infections, the UK's chief medical adviser says.

"A lot of people may think this is all over. It is very easy to forget how quickly things can turn bad."

Prof Whitty added: "All the modelling suggests there is going to be a further surge, and that will find the people who either have not been vaccinated, or where the vaccine has not worked, and some of them will end up in hospital and sadly, some of them will go on to die,"

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56334902
Covid-19: Don't think pandemic is over, Whitty warns

Unlocking too quickly would lead to a substantial surge in Covid infections, the UK's chief medical adviser says.

"A lot of people may think this is all over. It is very easy to forget how quickly things can turn bad."

Prof Whitty added: "All the modelling suggests there is going to be a further surge, and that will find the people who either have not been vaccinated, or where the vaccine has not worked, and some of them will end up in hospital and sadly, some of them will go on to die,"

https://www.twincities.com/2021/03/08/coronavirus-monday-update-more-than-1-million-vaccinated-including-66-percent-of-seniors/
More than 1 million vaccinated but health officials warn of spreading variants

https://www.twincities.com/2021/03/08/coronavirus-monday-update-more-than-1-million-vaccinated-including-66-percent-of-seniors/
More than 1 million vaccinated but health officials warn of spreading variants

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/how-long-will-take-for-life-return-to-normal-after-covid/
How long will take for life return to normal after Covid?

The answer can be measured in vaccinations.

Bloomberg has built the biggest database of Covid-19 shots given around the world, with more than 119 million doses administered worldwide. U.S. science officials such as Anthony Fauci have suggested it will take 70% to 85% coverage of the population for things to return to normal.

Israel, the country with the highest vaccination rate in the world, is headed for 75% coverage in just two months. The U.S. will get there just in time to ring in the New Year. With vaccinations happening more rapidly in richer Western countries than the rest of the globe, it will take the world as a whole seven (7) years at the current pace.

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/how-long-will-take-for-life-return-to-normal-after-covid/
How long will take for life return to normal after Covid?

The answer can be measured in vaccinations.

Bloomberg has built the biggest database of Covid-19 shots given around the world, with more than 119 million doses administered worldwide. U.S. science officials such as Anthony Fauci have suggested it will take 70% to 85% coverage of the population for things to return to normal.

Israel, the country with the highest vaccination rate in the world, is headed for 75% coverage in just two months. The U.S. will get there just in time to ring in the New Year. With vaccinations happening more rapidly in richer Western countries than the rest of the globe, it will take the world as a whole seven (7) years at the current pace.

When stocks are attractive, you buy them. Sure, they can go lower. I’ve bought stocks at $12 that went to $2 but then, they later go to $30. You just don’t know when you can find the bottom. – Peter Lynch

A winning strategy must include losing. - investment guru quote

No, you and your colleagues hatchet men are in the wrong forum. If you are fan of technology stocks or whatever then you can go there, don't need to be glove forum by spreading fear and urging people to sell non stop every day. Do you think for example Arsenal fan who are hating Liverpool should be in Liverfool fan club?

Of course there will pros and cons of setting plant in US. The company will do an economic run to justify the strategy, the benefits and advantages will be a lot greater or else they will not embark on it.

one day they will be sorry as karma will hit them hard

Those who are stating the facts and improvise the strategy based on facts and realities are perfectly good persons but those who have those characteristics are psychopath