A lot of fear regarding #Delta, but we should not allow it to engulf us
First, whether its found in Dematagoda or Madiwela its irrelevant
A good guess is that it can be found in other areas & as far as variant epidemiology has shown us it will become the dominant strain
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First, whether its found in Dematagoda or Madiwela its irrelevant
A good guess is that it can be found in other areas & as far as variant epidemiology has shown us it will become the dominant strain
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https://twitter.com/SriLankaTweet/status/1406863703971037186
Next, this is not the end of the viral mutation. There are already sublineages of Delta (AY.1) which is causing concern in other parts of the world. We need to understand as long as we give this virus space, it will continue to mutate & evolve into other variants of concern.
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What we need to realise is that we are actually in a better place than before when it comes to dealing with the virus.
Remember that it's still the same virus, just that it has a different set of armour.
But our understanding of the viral weakness has also increased.
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Remember that it's still the same virus, just that it has a different set of armour.
But our understanding of the viral weakness has also increased.
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The same basic principles applies whether its Alpha, Delta or even a "crazy one eyed megaladon super duper omega"
Proper mask wearing
Physical distancing
Good ventilation
Testing & isolating
They all work, its been scientifically proven and shown in real life as well
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Proper mask wearing
Physical distancing
Good ventilation
Testing & isolating
They all work, its been scientifically proven and shown in real life as well
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We also have new treatment options. Low cost steroids have been life saving, blood thinners have helped, immune modulators are good.
Heathcare & diagnostic facilities have improved.
The confidence amongst our health care staff to treat patients better is also growing.
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Heathcare & diagnostic facilities have improved.
The confidence amongst our health care staff to treat patients better is also growing.
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And we have vaccines.
Yes, there are plenty of issues with it. But we know they have the ability to reduce the severity of disease & prevents us from hospitalization & death.
With time I am sure we will have more access to vaccines & be able to vaccinate everybody
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Yes, there are plenty of issues with it. But we know they have the ability to reduce the severity of disease & prevents us from hospitalization & death.
With time I am sure we will have more access to vaccines & be able to vaccinate everybody
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To summarise
Whatever variant is circulating it will only engulf us if we let it.
Basic principles Still apply:
Masks, distancing, ventilation, testing & isolating
We now have enough weapons to fight this disease, but only if we are disciplined enough can we win this war.
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Whatever variant is circulating it will only engulf us if we let it.
Basic principles Still apply:
Masks, distancing, ventilation, testing & isolating
We now have enough weapons to fight this disease, but only if we are disciplined enough can we win this war.
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Lastly in these troubled times, be kind to people.
It's tough on everybody and kindness goes a long way.🙂
It's tough on everybody and kindness goes a long way.🙂
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