Covid-19
Trump Announces Defunding of World Health Organization
President Trump has announced that the U.S. will cut off funds to the World Health Organization. He has criticised its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A Stark Literary Warning From the Past
As the Wuhan virus swept the world, much attention was drawn to Dean Koontz’s 1981 Novel, The Eyes of Darkness, which focuses on a man-made virus breaking loose from none other than Wuhan. Koontz himself has downplayed his alleged prophetic powers, stating that it was mere happenstance that
Epidemic Response Committee | NZ Parliament – 15 April 2020
Live meetings of the Epidemic Response Committee of the New Zealand Parliament. The Epidemic Response Committee was established on 25 March 2020 to consider and report to the House on matters relating to the Government’s management of the COVID-19 epidemic. Learn more about this committee and browse committee
Where Is the Sense of Proportion?
Alex Davis theemperorsrobes.blogspot.com New Zealand just recorded a further four Coronavirus deaths. That brings the total to nine (as of 14 April 2020): * Woman, aged 70’s with an underlying health condition. * Female, aged 90’s with an underlying health condition. * Male, aged 80’s with an underlying
Daily News Roundup – 15 April 2020
Public health strategy Virginia Fallon and Bridie Whitton (Stuff): Call for return to normal life puts tens of thousands at risk Derek Cheng (Herald): Cabinet urged not to play ‘Russian roulette’ with New Zealanders’ health by rushing lockdown decision Henry Cooke (Stuff): Don’t look to Australia for lockdown example,
Why New Zealand Needs a Plan B
Dr Simon Thornley – Senior lecturer of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland Dr Grant Schofield – Professor of Public Health, AUT, Auckland Dr Gerhard Sundborn – Senior lecturer of Population and Pacific Health, University of Auckland. Dr Grant Morris – Associate Professor of Law, Victoria University of Wellington. Dr Ananish Chaudhuri– Professor
The BFD Video: Australia Should ‘Economically Distance Itself’ from the Chinese Communist Party
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The BFD Video: The Chinese Government Has Fooled You!
Are you convinced that China has this pandemic under control, are you looking to China for guidance when dealing with this pandemic? Let me help pull the wool from your eyes… This video states that China ‘didn’t care’ about the danger of Chinese outbound flights [with likely many Wuhan
Cut MPs’ Pay by 20%
David Seymour MP ACT Leader The COVID-19 crisis has wreaked havoc on New Zealand’s economy. Over 40% of workers are receiving support from the Government’s wage subsidy programme and businesses across the country are suffering from a sudden halt in revenue due to the lockdown. MPs should
Who’s on First for a Good Arse-Kicking
Matt Ridley’s reputation is dichotomous: on the one hand, he is indelibly stained in the minds of many with the failure of Northern Rock bank – one of the first rumbles of the Global Financial Crisis. On the other hand, Ridley has a well-deserved reputation as a journalist: science
The BFD Community Noticeboard
This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to
Little Hitlers With Delusions of Adequacy
“This outbreak has emboldened every authoritarian-loving misfit with delusions of adequacy,” observes columnist Rita Panahi. She’s talking about the Andrews government in Victoria, but her piquant phrase might as well be the mission statement for the Ardern government’s response to the Wuhan Flu – and for politicians around
COVID-19 Update: 14 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with
The BFD COVID-19 Lockdown Poll
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