(Note: This piece was written before 19th July 2021. But I have decided not to edit it and just publish "as is". This is to emphasise the "planning ahead" part rather than what actually happen. Depending on what happen in the UK after 19th July 2021, I may write a follow up.)
Referring to my previous post here.
It seems Singapore is not the only country with a plan to go back to normal.
The UK is planning to go back to normal also.
In fact, while Singapore is still planning, the UK already set a date for it; which is;
19th July 2021.
Refer to the UK Prime Minister speech (here) in which he detailed out clearly and concisely the plan to go back to normal.
But of course, the fear mongering media, part of the "safety & health, afraid of everything, generation", kept asking the wrong question.
Listen to this news anchor questioning the UK Health Minister (here). They are focusing on the increasing case numbers, which the Health Minister conceded is increasing.
But the news anchor is ignoring the main point that the Minister is saying. After fully vaccinating 66% of the population (80% for 1st dose) - as of the date of the interview - the link between case numbers to hospitalisation & deaths are greatly reduced. But they kept harping on the case numbers.
The case numbers are irrelevant! If they are not sick, there is no point tracking them!
Now, I know, many people distrust politicians, myself included. But notice that the news anchor did not even challenge the UK Health Minister on the reduced rate of hospitalisation cases & deaths. Which made me think that they know the greatly reduced rate is correct, but that they want to stoke fear among the population to demand extended lockdown. How to do that? By focusing on the increasing case numbers which is meaningless since majority, higher majority, do not need hospitalisation.
Why do they want extended lockdown? I cannot answer that without going into conspiracy theory territories. But bad news sells, and if people cannot go out, the primary activity of choice is watching TV & social media. Who else benefits if lockdown is extended? Think for yourself!
Anyway, I notice the media in Malaysia is also focusing on the case numbers. Nobody is analysing the rate of hospitalisation & deaths before & after vaccination. This is crucial in formulating a revised public health policies and a major factor in deciding whether we should reopen society and the economy.
So, if you are a journalist, please ask the right question. If you have the ears of your elected MPs or ministers, please highlight this to them.
Do not be like headless chicken. We should stop "fighting fires". We should be planning to open back society & the economy. Correct data and analysis of that data is crucial.
Stop fear mongering. Show the people how we can start living with and managing CoVid19, just like the flu.
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