Coronavirus - In the DR

[scot_tosh]

Interesting.
It looks difficult to make comparisons with the DR and other countries with similar population numbers.
The DR has a sizable percent of the population at age 24 or younger and most Dominicans live in cities.

There are many more variables than I originally imagined.
The DR has a large percent of its population age 24 or younger.
Most Dominicans live in cities.
Both these factors raise the likelihood of spread based upon the experiences of other countries.
If we compare the DR numbers to other countries with older average populations and most living in the country it makes the comparison invalid and will make the DR look as though it is not dealing effectively with the epidemic.
Using population numbers alone it is impossible to say the DR is doing well in their response to the virus.
It is far more complicated with a ton of variables.
I am left with hoping the DR is doing well but no factual basis for support.
I think that is called wishful thinking.

With such a young population the RD should be having a low death rate.

 

[AlterEgo]

My friend in Nicaragua says the government has suppressed the numbers there, both of infections and deaths.

I suspect Nicaragua isn’t the only one

 

[scot_tosh]

What is the R rate in the RD is that figure available?

 

[SKY]

One thing that stands out is the death rate to infections of the major countries on this map. The DR clearly leads this pack at less than 2%, That tells me that the treatment here is better than any other popoulous country on this chart. So you have a better chance of survival here.

 

[scot_tosh]

Coronavirus: 11 deaths and 576 cases reported in the last hours in Dominican Republic

<p>In the Dominican Republic, confirmed Covid-19 coronavirus cases rose to 113,926 with 576 new ones, while the deaths amounted to 2,128, with 11 additional deaths in the last 24 hours. According to bulletin number 198 issued by the Ministry of Public Health Saturday, October 3rd the state...

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[bob saunders]

If your friend says so it must be true.

Pretty good chance, he is in the medical field.

 

[JD Jones]

A reminder the title of the thread is Coronavirus - IN THE DR.

 

[zoomzx11]

With such a young population the RD should be having a low death rate.

Pandemic experts say the behavior of younger people is the problem.
They simply refuse to take the medical guidelines seriously and are directly responsible for a great deal of disease spread.
Does the fact that they may be safer from serious illness contribute to irresponsible careless behavior, who knows?

 

[scot_tosh]

Those in the RD who think we can just go back to how it was pre pandemic right now are deluded. It's going to be a long hard slog to get back to normal

 

[william webster]

Or.... like 9/11......... normal never returns

 

[windeguy]

Pandemic experts say the behavior of younger people is the problem.
They simply refuse to take the medical guidelines seriously and are directly responsible for a great deal of disease spread.
Does the fact that they may be safer from serious illness contribute to irresponsible careless behavior, who knows?

Medical guidelines, it has become obvious to most people by now, don't stop a disease like CV19. It is here, there and everywhere to stay.

 

[scot_tosh]

Medical guidelines, it has become obvious to most people by now, don't stop a disease like CV19. It is here, there and everywhere to stay.

Yeah. very few countries have gone for elimination. It has always been about capping the spread to avoid overwhelming the countries health service which would be catastrophic. We will have to continue on the same bumpy path for a bit.

 

[Caonabo]

There was supposedly a big fatal spread anticipated several months ago, up along the northern tier, with the fella and his flock traveling nationwide to the sea.
Nothing more became of that episode.
Why are persons still hiding?
Open the nation.
Scared persons stay home.

 

[scot_tosh]

Hope it helps out those that need it

European Union donates RD $ 725 million to the country as budget support

<p>The Minister of Economic, Miguel Ceara Hatton, recognized the European Union’s spirit with the Caribbean countries. Santo Domingo, DR The European Union donated RD $ 725 million (US $12,500,000) to the Dominican Republic for the national budget to support the productive sectors. This...

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[scot_tosh]

There was supposedly a big fatal spread anticipated several months ago, up along the northern tier, with the fella and his flock traveling nationwide to the sea.
Nothing more became of that episode.
Why are persons still hiding?
Open the nation.
Scared persons stay home.

Divine intervention. I think it was just Sosua they pilgrimaged through
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[scot_tosh]

 

[CDNBear]

There was supposedly a big fatal spread anticipated several months ago, up along the northern tier, with the fella and his flock traveling nationwide to the sea.
Nothing more became of that episode.
Why are persons still hiding?
Open the nation.
Scared persons stay home.

Outside in free air the virus spread is not that contagious, reports and investigations from other countries confirms.

It is inside in closed spaces for a prolonged time ( e.g > 10 minutes) that is partically problematic for virus spread I read.

 

[bob saunders]

A reminder the title of the thread is Coronavirus - IN THE DR.

Do you think the government in the DR is unreporting covid cases, like this https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/22/americas/nicaragua-covid-19-ortega-intl/index.html

 

[Caonabo]

What’s stopping you go party!

I do, and have been, according to the limits/restrictions established here in RD over this seven month period of time.
How about you?
No huge secret that I would like them to be done away with, and for me it is not due to a business module.
I want people to be free to lives their lives, as they so see fit.
This includes without a mask on, unless of course, it is costume party.

 

[Caonabo]

Divine intervention. I think it was just Sosua they pilgrimaged through
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Oh no, it was a nationwide march/stroll.
Documented very well, right within this very web forum.