03-23-2020, 10:04 AM
** 23-Mar-2020 World View: Philippines
In my article yesterday, I described the greatest danger as being
crowding and poverty. I mentioned Mumbai, Lagos and Mexico City, but
Manila certainly fits in the category as well.
Your posting lists all the reasons why this is extremely dangerous,
not only to the cities involved, but also to the entire world.
I hope your wife and your niece find a way to stay safe.
Xeraphim1 Wrote:> My wife gives me the news from the Philippines; Manila and many of
> the other cities are at least partially shut down. This is a big
> problem because most people don't have savings and there is no
> sick or vacation pay. Medical care is also on a pay for service
> model; no pay, no service. Crime is rapidly increasing because
> people don't have money for food. My brother-in-law luckily lives
> in a gated community but people elsewhere don't have that kind of
> security. It's better in the provinces but if this continues for a
> long time people there will also start feeling desperate.
> The virus is spreading on other islands due to people returning
> from overseas and both not admitting where they came from and not
> quarantining themselves. It's dangerous and extremely irritating
> because one of my nieces is a nurse and stupid, thoughtless people
> are putting her life at risk. Medical staff are facing
> ostracization due to people being afraid they might be infected
> through work.
In my article yesterday, I described the greatest danger as being
crowding and poverty. I mentioned Mumbai, Lagos and Mexico City, but
Manila certainly fits in the category as well.
Your posting lists all the reasons why this is extremely dangerous,
not only to the cities involved, but also to the entire world.
I hope your wife and your niece find a way to stay safe.
