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1742 days ago

Coronavirus 2019-nCoV History Repeats An Will Again.

Mark from Flaxmere

The coronavirus has spread much more quickly than SARS did in 2003. The new virus first emerged in Wuhan, China, on Dec. 31. The deadly SARS virus, by comparison, infected a total of 8,098 people globally from Nov. 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003, according to the World Health Organization

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The coronavirus has spread much more quickly than SARS did in 2003. The new virus first emerged in Wuhan, China, on Dec. 31. The deadly SARS virus, by comparison, infected a total of 8,098 people globally from Nov. 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003, according to the World Health Organization

On Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the “continued increase in cases and the evidence of human-to-human transmission outside of China are, of course, most deeply disturbing.” The illness produces a range of symptoms with about 20% of the patients becoming severely ill, including pneumonia and respiratory failure, he said.

SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, is the disease caused by SARS coronavirus.

Brief History
In November 2002, doctors in the Guangdong province of southeastern China began to see the first cases of what would become known as SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome. Over the next several months, 8,096 people in 26 countries contracted the new viral illness, leading to 774 deaths. Although the slow reporting of initial SARS cases helped the illness spread, globally-enforced medical practices eventually helped end the outbreak.
The reasons for the slow reporting of SARS are complicated. Doctors had never seen the viral illness before, and at first, those in Guangdong province thought the SARS cases they were seeing might be atypical pneumonia.
“Nobody was aware of it, including probably people in Beijing,” says Arnold S. Monto, a professor of epidemiology and global public health at the University of Michigan. Even after doctors began to realize that there was something new about the illnesses they were seeing, “it was kept locally for a while, which was one of the problems.”

There were also reports that officials may have encouraged doctors not to report new cases when SARS spread to Beijing. In April 2003, Time magazine obtained a letter from Jiang Yanyong, a physician at an army hospital in Beijing, alleging the actual number of SARS cases in the capital city was much higher than the official count. This turned out to be true, and Chinese officials released the real numbers that month (and also began to monitor Jiang).

Two months into the epidemic, the coronavirus has not proven to be as deadly as the SARS virus. That, however, may also help explain why it’s spreading so quickly. It has an incubation period of up to two weeks, which enables the virus to spread through person-to-person contact.

The coronavirus, a highly contagious, pneumonia-causing illness that infects the respiratory tract, is now responsible for 213 deaths in China as of late Thursday and 9,692 infections worldwide, according to Chinese officials and official figures from the World Health Organization.
SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, infected 8,096 people worldwide with approximately 774 official SARS-related deaths. Even with 43 new fatalities reported, the fatality rate remains steady.

SARS had a fatality rate of 9.6% compared to the fatality rate of 2.2% for the coronavirus - so far.

People should be concerned that Govt policies an the well being of the Greater Public here are not considered above that of Tourists, Oversea's School Students, an Businessmen. It seems once again that profit is more important than people. Our inbound flights should of been closed much sooner or visitors from effected area not allowed to enter unless prepared for a 2 week quarantine.

1742 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Mini market tomorrow from 9 to 12.30. Baking, jams, relishes, pickles, plants, fresh produce, white elephant stall, craft stalls, sausage sizzle. All welcome. Complementary cuppa and scones.

1742 days ago

Elton John Waitangi Day ticket

Lisa from Havelock North

hi everyone
I have 1 GA ticket available for Elton Johns Waitangi Day concert at The Mission as a family member cannot now come with us. So if anyones looking for 1 message me to buy it

1742 days ago

Paint on a crate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots… View more
Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots and a little imagination.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1742 days ago

Help Kiwi kids thrive

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.

By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are … View more
Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.

By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are supporting Aotearoa’s tamariki directly.

A 2019 study by Infometrics found that for every dollar invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation today, a return of $7.80 will be seen in the future economy of Aotearoa.

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1744 days ago

Trumpet stolen

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

Hi all.
Posting on behalf of someone

My trumpet was stolen on the 10th of January, while I was passing through Taupo. It's a silver Vincent Bach Stradivarius Model 37. The serial number is 679102. Please keep an eye out, especially central North Island teachers. Any info would be … View more
Hi all.
Posting on behalf of someone

My trumpet was stolen on the 10th of January, while I was passing through Taupo. It's a silver Vincent Bach Stradivarius Model 37. The serial number is 679102. Please keep an eye out, especially central North Island teachers. Any info would be appreciated.

If you know music teachers or band people, please let them know
It belongs to Michael Costello.

www.facebook.com...

You can contact me if found or try the above link on Facebook.
Cheers Rhonda Diprose
Funeral Celebrant
0278299984

1743 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Happy new year everyone! Our first mini market in 2020 is on Saturday 1 February from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm. Come and share hugs and laughter while browsing our stalls - sausage sizzle, home baking and fudge, eco bags, jams and chutneys, crafts, fresh produce, plants, white elephant stall. And a … View moreHappy new year everyone! Our first mini market in 2020 is on Saturday 1 February from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm. Come and share hugs and laughter while browsing our stalls - sausage sizzle, home baking and fudge, eco bags, jams and chutneys, crafts, fresh produce, plants, white elephant stall. And a complementary cuppa and scones! Looking forward catching up!

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1743 days ago

1 ticket for Fat Freddy's drop. Friday 31st

Alan from Raureka

one ticket for tomorrow night call 0278189765

Price: $100

1744 days ago

Brand new plant purchasing website in Hawkes Bay

The Plant Company

Looking for plants, lawn products, and garden inspiration? Wanting to find plants for a pool area, the front yard, to screen out neighbours, for hedging or looking for fruit trees? We have it!

Want to get inspiration and copy award winning gardens?

Got a big planting job? Add your items to … View more
Looking for plants, lawn products, and garden inspiration? Wanting to find plants for a pool area, the front yard, to screen out neighbours, for hedging or looking for fruit trees? We have it!

Want to get inspiration and copy award winning gardens?

Got a big planting job? Add your items to your wishlist and contact us to quote for them.

We are five times larger than any garden centre in NZ and our prices and range are the best you’ll see. And we deliver!

The Plant Company Team
Find out more

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1744 days ago

4*4 Honda TRX 2008?

Liz from Havelock North

Great little four wheeler m/bike. Hardly used enough to warrant keeping it. Includes some spare parts

Price: $3,300

1745 days ago

Live Life to the Fullest

Marie from Flaxmere

Too much too all you loving people for all your positive comments,😊👍 good stuff let’s keep on striving for success. Lets all keep these positive vibes flowing!! Comment something you love about living in Hawke’s Bay people Let’s make a positive post we can all reflect on ☺️

1745 days ago

Stone or Marble Chess board

Aroha from Flaxmere

Hello Neighbours
I'm wondering if anyone has a stone or marble chess board they are wanting to get rid of please, will need to be suitable for outdoors. Also, any oversized/giant outdoor chess pieces, in particular, Bishop pieces, for my son, Bishop's memorial garden.
Thanks

Free

1745 days ago

Tickets for Fat Freddy's Drop

Alison from Havelock North

I have three tickets for the concert on Friday night which I can't use and would like to sell at cost price. Please message me if interested.

Negotiable

1745 days ago

Female, 50, and looking for a job? Good luck

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

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1746 days ago

Chainsaw $250

Jk from Hastings Central

Timber tec chainsaw 52cc now with a near new 20 inch bar and chain new soft start pull start hence the different colour been fully stripped down and re asembled has plenty of compression. Not the prettist of saws to look at but she does the job well. I also have another near new saw chinese brand … View moreTimber tec chainsaw 52cc now with a near new 20 inch bar and chain new soft start pull start hence the different colour been fully stripped down and re asembled has plenty of compression. Not the prettist of saws to look at but she does the job well. I also have another near new saw chinese brand that is 45cc can come with a 20 inch bar if wanted but i was going to change it back to an 18 inch bar wich is more suited for the saw. As is where is but im more than Happy for the buyer to start up and test before buying.

Listed elseware so i reserve the right to withdraw

Negotiable

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