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The pandemic strikes in full force in the United States. The death toll is more than 22,000 in any other country. Soon there will be 10,000 deaths in New York alone. The “New York Times” describes how US President Donald Trump (73) underestimated the danger and ignored several warnings.
On February 21, Chief Civil Protection Officer Robert Kadlec warned of an exercise at the White House with a dramatic scenario: the corona virus will infect a third of the population, or 110 million Americans, without action, of which 7.7 million will be taken to hospital care. must
Y: There will be 586,000 deaths in the United States!
First warnings in early January
Kadlec called for immediate and harsh social distancing, even if it affects the economy. Nancy Messonnier (54), director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, warned about the virus, which would seriously disrupt daily life.
In early January, an epidemiologist in Hong Kong warned US security adviser Matthew Pottinger (46) against the spread of a new virus. Security personnel then urged Trump to take action against China and impose travel restrictions. The request was ignored for fear of damaging the trade deal and angering China.
Trump’s business adviser, Peter Navarro (70), also warned of Corona in January, but was fired by Trump staff as an alarmist.
Little speeches in Davos
On January 18, Health Minister Alex Azar (52) informed Trump by phone about the possible danger from the virus. A few days later, the WEF President at Davos GR said: “We have it completely under control. He is a person who comes from China and we have him under control. It will be OK.
On January 30, Azar Trump warned of a pandemic and asked to criticize China for lack of transparency. Trump denied this and urged Azar not to panic.
Trump’s numbers jumped
Trump left the warnings cold. He canceled a meeting in which the measures should have been discussed and passed the tedious issue on to his Vice President Mike Pence (60). Trump himself limited himself to tweeting and predicted that the virus would disappear in April with the arrival of warm weather.
It took Trump weeks to take him seriously and adopt guidelines to stay away on March 16. This reaction did not come until he realized that the number of cases of the crown had increased from 15 to 4,226 in three weeks and that China attributed the spread of the virus to US troops.
Trump plays the innocent lamb
Shortly after the introduction of the measures, Trump interpreted the innocent lamb: “No one knew that there would be a pandemic or epidemic of this magnitude. No one has seen anything like this.
But the reality is different: Trump was informed at an early stage, but had rejected the warnings for fear of economic loss.
There are currently 22,000 crown deaths in the United States – it’s just a sad and preliminary record of political failure. (gf)
The corona virus currently keeps the world on hold. Many countries take measures such as closing schools or borders and restricting public events to prevent them from spreading. The virus is also rampant in Switzerland. All current information and figures on the subject are available in the Coronavirus ticker.
The coronavirus continues to spread, also in Switzerland. Especially in the flu season, it is difficult to assess if you have the corona virus or if you simply have the usual flu. The differences are fine, but there are. LOOKING clears up.
Recommendations from the Federal Office of Public Health on how you can protect yourself:
Hygiene measures
- Wash your hands: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer.
- Don’t sneeze into your hands: sneeze or cough into a handkerchief; or if you don’t have one, in the curve of your arm.
- Properly dispose of tissues: tissues should be disposed of in a closed trash container after use.
- Stay home with fever and cough.
Minimize contact
- Stay home and avoid contact with people whenever possible.
- Only leave the house in the following exceptional situations: Buying groceries / Visiting a doctor or pharmacy / Home office is not possible for your work / You must help other people.
- If possible, keep a distance of 2 meters from your peers, for example, when queuing or in meetings.
- Avoid contact with people who have difficulty breathing or coughing.
- Avoid public transportation.
- Have everything possible delivered to your home.
- Important: no greeting kisses, no hugs, no trembling hands.
stay informed
- Follow local instructions and recommendations. Strictly adhere to the rules and announcements of the authorities.
- Infoline coronavirus: 058 463 00 00, available 24 hours a day
- BAG information page: bag-coronavirus.ch
When should you see a doctor?
- If you experience symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, or fever), do not go public and contact a doctor or health care center right away, first by phone.
Be patient
- The situation remains the same until further notice. The federal government provides regular information on current developments. Now it’s more important than ever: stay calm and sit together.
