Manic of a panic is geopolitical

[a1call]

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Canada bans flights from UK
UK bans fights from South Africa
Canada does not ban flights from South Africa (AFAIK)

[tServo]

Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

The Latest: US requires UK passengers to get negative test

It's already here.
To illustrate the scope of the problem consider the report I heard on CBS XMAS evening news: the on-site reporter in Los Angeles said she counted 30 daily direct flights from UK to LAX. Also, LA has other airports such as Burbank's.

[xilman]

Originally Posted by tServo

It's already here.
To illustrate the scope of the problem consider the report I heard on CBS XMAS evening news: the on-site reporter in Los Angeles said she counted 30 daily direct flights from UK to LAX. Also, LA has other airports such as Burbank's.

It is very likely in 10-50 different countries right now. The lower estimate is quite firm, the upper rather speculative.

I heard Spain earlier today. So, at least US, UK, ES, DK, AU, NL, FR to my knowledge. I hear rumours of SG too but can't confirm.

[Uncwilly]

Originally Posted by tServo

It's already here.
To illustrate the scope of the problem consider the report I heard on CBS XMAS evening news: the on-site reporter in Los Angeles said she counted 30 daily direct flights from UK to LAX. Also, LA has other airports such as Burbank's.

I did a search for flights from the small airports around LAX for trips to LHR. None had non-stops available. SFO and Las Vegas would. I did not check San Diego.

[xilman]

Originally Posted by xilman

It is very likely in 10-50 different countries right now. The lower estimate is quite firm, the upper rather speculative.

I heard Spain earlier today. So, at least US, UK, ES, DK, AU, NL, FR to my knowledge. I hear rumours of SG too but can't confirm.

Add JP, SE and CH to that list.

Ten countries now appear certain.

[storm5510]

Originally Posted by xilman

Add JP, SE and CH to that list.

Ten countries now appear certain.

If this is about the new variant, it has been found in Canada, so I read earlier.

[a1call]

"Since it's been found since September, there's no reason why people coming since September haven't been able to bring that new strain to Canada."
...

The two cases announced today have no travel history, high-risk contacts or known exposure.

"It's a question of if the horse is out of the barn already, and are we closing the doors too late?" St. John said.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health...-say-1.5245376

[xilman]

Originally Posted by xilman

Add JP, SE and CH to that list.

Ten countries now appear certain.

KR reported today. If it is there, a country with among the most effective responses anywhere, you can be certain that it is widespread.

Now so many that I am going to stop keeping count.

[Dr Sardonicus]

China sentences lawyer who reported on outbreak to 4 years

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court on Monday sentenced a former lawyer who reported on the early stage of the coronavirus outbreak to four years in prison on charges of "picking fights and provoking trouble," one of her lawyers said.

The Pudong New Area People's Court in the financial hub of Shanghai gave the sentence to Zhang Zhan following accusations she spread false information, gave interviews to foreign media, disrupted public order and "maliciously manipulated" the outbreak.
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She was arrested in May amid tough nationwide measures aimed at curbing the outbreak and heavy censorship to deflect criticism of the government's initial response. Zhang reportedly went on a prolonged hunger strike while in detention, prompting authorities to forcibly feed her, and is said to be in poor health.

[kladner]

Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

China sentences lawyer who reported on outbreak to 4 years

Shoot the messenger.

[storm5510]

Originally Posted by kladner

Shoot the messenger.

I suppose she should consider herself fortunate not to be stood up against a wall and shot. The backlash from the world-at-large would have been rather remarkable.