Yeh, I’m not kidding. Via Bloomberg:
Chinese scientists say the novel coronavirus will not be eradicated, adding to a growing consensus around the world that the pathogen will likely return in waves like the flu.
It’s unlikely the new virus will disappear the way its close cousin SARS did 17 years ago, as it infects some people without causing obvious symptoms like fever. This group of so-called asymptomatic carriers makes it hard to fully contain transmission as they can spread the virus undetected, a group of Chinese viral and medical researchers told reporters in Beijing at a briefing Monday.
…“This is very likely to be an epidemic that co-exists with humans for a long time, becomes seasonal and is sustained within human bodies,” said Jin Qi, director of the Institute of Pathogen Biology at China’s top medial research institute, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.chance of cases going down significantly is small.”
Here’s what the CCP mouthpiece said about efforts to combat its virus yesterday (please excuse Google’s Chinglish):
Recently, some American politicians have repeatedly “scratched the pot” on the new crown pneumonia epidemic to China and the World Health Organization. According to foreign media reports, Australian Prime Minister Morrison has claimed to support an independent investigation on China’s early response to the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic and lobbying countries such as Germany, France, and New Zealand to “join.” Immediately afterwards, Australian Foreign Minister Payne published a signed article, threatening that Australia will play a leading role in the “international investigation”.
In the face of WHO ’s repeated praise of China ’s strong and effective response to the epidemic, openness and transparency, in the face of the international community ’s censure of the United States for its irresponsible “dumping pot”, and in the face of numerous countries calling for solidarity and cooperation, some Australian politicians have turned against Yes, I want to use the epidemic situation to “take the lead” to gain eyeballs on the international stage. What is the picture? Everyone with a discerning eye knows that Australia ’s picture is still the old-fashioned “benefit” —
Transfer contradictions and shirk responsibility for weak epidemic resistance. After the outbreak, the Australian people accused the Morrison government of “lack of leadership” one after another. The data shows that due to the epidemic, between mid-March and early April alone, 780,000 people were unemployed across Australia, and this year’s GDP is also likely to shrink significantly. The tremendous impact on the economy and employment has increased the dissatisfaction of the Australian people. What’s more, Australia’s wildfires have been burning for months, “burning” many people’s support for the Morrison government. Now, the charismatic Morrison government urgently needs to find an “outlet” to divert the anger of the domestic people. So the old tricks were repeated, and the article was made with China.
To please the United States and want to be a “small bully” in the region. In recent years, some Australian politicians have only looked forward to the United States and are obsessed with being the United States’ “majestic”. They have continuously discredited China in the world of public opinion, provoked China on the South China Sea issue for no reason, and stigmatized China on the South Pacific issue. These “little moves” that can’t be put on the table are due to the deep-rooted ideological prejudice of some Australian politicians, the insecurity that can’t face China’s development, and the ambition to seek regional strategic advantages. This time, seeing that the United States has caused widespread criticism, some Australian politicians ca n’t sit still, shirtless, “saving the field” showing loyalty, and also taking advantage of the so-called “leadership” and sense of presence.
Sadly, although they shouted very hard, claiming to lead an “independent investigation” for “the world is safer”, the reality was cruel-countries and organizations such as France, the United Kingdom, and the European Union did not give face at all, and soon came to an agreement. Said that the top priority is to unite to deal with the epidemic, rather than to carry out the so-called international investigation. “Slap” came so fast, I wonder how these Australian politicians feel? !
At the critical juncture of the spread of the global epidemic, it is the responsibility to the people of the country and to humanity to unite and respond to the epidemic. These Australian politicians should understand the truth that everyone on earth knows. Rather than splashing dirty water and muddy water for personal gain, and engaging in political manipulation, it is better to carry out international cooperation in a down-to-earth manner, control the epidemic situation in your country, and do more things that are beneficial to your own people and the world. Only in this way can it be the responsibility of the Australian government and can truly win the recognition and respect of the domestic people and the international community.
Which one is more important, I hope these Australian politicians weigh in clearly!
The most beneficial thing that we could do is inoculate our society against the CCP.
