November Pandemic Update

First two countries where decisions may need to be made

Czech Republic

Population 10.7 million

Extended its state of emergency to 20th November

German MEP and health expert Peter Liese

Need to reduce contacts

regrettably Belgium and the Czech Republic are too late, so that the health systems there are already overloaded

Belgium

Population 11 million

Current prevalence, 300,000

5% of 300, 000 is 15,000

Friday (30th October), from Monday, all non-essential shops will have to close for at least one month

Dr. Philippe Devos, (Medical Union of Belgium)

ten days there will be only one bed remaining, and two patients

the doctors will have to choose which one of the two patients will be able to be in the only bed we have

Germany

Increased restrictions from Monday

Chancellor Merkel

If infections in Germany continue at this rate, we will push our health system to its limit

German MEP and health expert Peter Liese

European Union had underestimated the impact of COVID-19

some member states' health care systems are just days from collapsing

Greece

New lockdown measures from Tuesday, bars, cafes, restaurants, gyms being

Until the end of November.

Austria

Partial second lockdown from Tuesday

Closures and people required to stay home from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m

Schools, non-essential shops are allowed to remain open.

UK

England, 4 weeks from Thursday

From Thursday until the start of December, you must stay at home

Unless we act, we could see deaths in this country running at several thousand a day

From Thursday until 2nd December

Restaurants, pubs and bars will close, except for takeaways and deliveries.

All leisure and entertainment venues and most non-essential shops

Work from home if possible

Domestic travel, except for essential purposes, will be frowned upon

Schools, universities and colleges will remain open

Construction and manufacturing open

No indoor household mixing

Religious services stopped

Limited international travel

United States

Anthony Fauci

We’re in for a whole lot of hurt

It’s not a good situation

All the stars are aligned in the wrong place as you go into the fall and winter season, with people congregating at home indoors

You could not possibly be positioned more poorly

abrupt change, in public health practices and behaviours

Could surpass 100,000 new cases a day

(Cases, + 554, 322 in past 7 days)

Rising deaths in the coming weeks

Australia

Cases, + 0

Taiwan

Population, 22.5 million

Cases, 550

Deaths, 7

Mandatory masks on public transport

Digital registration for some events

Isolation for people with symptoms

Normal life

202 days with no local transmission

Mandated quarantine for new arrivals, 340,000

Monitored by the Central Epidemic Command Centre (CECC) and police, and tracked by mobile phones.

SARS in Taiwan: an overview and lessons learned

14 March and 30 July 2003, SARS

Cases, 668

Deaths, 181 (27%)

Risk factors

Increasing age

Male

Exposed through hospital contact

Have a coexisting medical disorder

A total of 151,270 quarantined

Among them, 46 were subsequently diagnosed

Hospitals implemented WHO infection control recommendations

Conclusions

Patient isolation and strict hospital infection control

Strengthened and centralised its disease control framework and pandemic preparations

Started annual drills

Excluded from global WHO briefings

Therefore, did not rely on WHO information

Professor Yawen Cheng, health policy, National Taiwan University

We couldn’t get direct information from international organisations

Taiwan has always been careful about what happens in mainland China

so the Central Epidemic Command Centre (CECC) of Taiwan tried to get information from informal channels

Taiwan received a social media message in late December

Flight and travel restrictions

New technologies to monitor, track and trace potential cases

Phone tracking to allow people to quarantine at home, police automatically informed

Support people deliveries, counselling, information

Pharmacies supplied masks

Contactless payments

Online food deliveries

[arnica]

No need to apologize for getting emotional, Dr. John. Please care for yourself too. Thank you. From Ottawa, Canada.

[Bildgesmythe]

Dr. John take care of yourself, we love you!

[Julia-uhli]

I would imagine, John, most of us feel just as you do about how out of hand this became by those who are supposed to be helping us all. Please don't apologize! And, thank you.

[livinpeace]

Here, here....you are indeed probably one of a kind Dr. C. I say this sincerely my dear sir. I still thank your devoted wife and family for supporting you and allowing the world to hear your messages. You are indeed the voice of “reason”. As we’ve been away from all media...very non-productive. Such abysmal responses and a lack of urgency in addressing this pandemic. All one can do is keep the faith and stay safe.

[Karen-vhco]

I’m feeling your pain, frustration and anger, Dr John. THANK YOU for the great effort and valuable, expert advice provided each day - you deserve a knighthood for all the good you’re doing for so many of us. You’re helping us cope during this sad time!!! I wish you were in charge of a UK epidemic control centre - IF ONLY WE HAD ONE!!! Take care everyone.

[jeniw]

No apology needed! Your feelings and thoughts are valid!

[gabriel-jonescoaching]

Dr. John, you are so wonderful and encouraging. This video provided a sense of calm in the midst of an uncertain and alarming time. The calm you provide stems from your willingness to rely on science and data when you teach. More than anything else, this November Pandemic Update inspired me to carry on wearing my mask, watching my 6 ft/2 meter (minimum) distance, and washing my hands AND ensuring proper ventilation! Thank you so much, Dr. John. Please know what you do matters, is important, and inspires more people than you know.

[escalera]

Dr. Campbell you have been the only voice of comfort for me during this horrific pandemic. I hope you are rewarded for your tireless effort in presenting the news day after day. You are the true Ernie Pyle of this pandemic. Please don’t stop doing what you are doing.

[catherinenelson]

The U.S. and the U.K. have intelligence, and a Central Command Center: He's called
Dr. John Campbell, and I'm safer for paying attention to him!

[jocelynweber]

I appreciate so much every thing you do Doctor. The more upset you appear the more sobering I know it will be during winter. All the best to everyone, from Canada.

[estrellaperez]

As a Mediterranean woman, the good Dr's apology for being "over emotional" made my heart burst with tenderness. Aw, bless...

[kathrynclark]

No apologies needed. You have tried so hard to educate us and keep us as safe as possible. Thank you for taking this on. Kathryn RN from the USA

[NS.]

Thank you John. I guess we will be with you through this. Appreciate you being here sir

[evanofelipe]

I share your frustration. You are fully entitled to feel anger because you rightly foresaw the results of the folly by those who thought they knew better and clearly didn’t. Yours has been the single, most rational and accurate assessment of the madness we see around us. I sense the disappointment you feel directed towards those in authority. Take comfort however in knowledge that thousands of us followers have regularly taken heed of what you have been saying. You have made a difference to many thousands of people who discovered your channel early on in this pandemic before the World was prepared to recognise it as such. JC Thank you.

[michellefranklin]

You never need to apologise for your passion. Your dedication to this pandemic shows your extreme level of passion, and we all thank you for it - in fact we cannot thank you enough!
Worldwide delivery of vital life changing information, all evidence backed, has helped so many of us that choose to follow your information rather than following certain other outlets!!!
You highlighted the WHO'S failings early doors, and was near to tears with utter disbelief and frustrations with their continued blunders.
You are a star!
We all applaud you Sir.
We all thank you Sir.
We all love you Sir.
Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx

[juliecampbell]

dont get down Mr.Campbell. So many admire and love you. I couldnt get through this without you. Thank you so very much.

[kenlanouette]

Been with this video since March. Can't say enough good things about you Dr.John.Once again thank you

[fumikoishiguro]

Thank you so much, Dr Campbell. No idea how much you help us and keep us informed. Lets hope we get through this.

[melodytenisch]

Thanks Dr.Campbell; no apologies needed for having compassion for one's fellow man. It's frightening and sad and the truth we can't change is that it didn't have to be this way! But dealing with what's going on here and now everybody must do their part. It's beyond ridiculous here in the States. I live in western WA state and don't see stores opening their doors for ventilation either. I usually shop once a month but may do home delivery for 3 or 4 months, while keeping family, friends, neighbors at bay. Blessings to you and your family and stay safe everyone.

[wmattaej]

Thank You! You are a help and comfort. I pray for you often. May you have energy and hope in your heart.