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3/16/2020

A BALANCED RESPONSE to the CORONAVIRUS

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COVID-19
According to the situation dashboard on the World Health Organisation website, as of Thursday, 19 March, there were more than 209,839 confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in 168 countries/territories, with just over 8,778 deaths. Wild speculations about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are being spread by fear-mongers and gullible people pass the panic along through their social networks. As Christians, we need to be balanced, wise and practical.
Traffic Accidents
To put this into perspective, the World Health Organisation (WHO) website under Global Health Observatory (GHO)/Road Safety, reports that 1,315,000 die each year from road accidents.
Tuberculosis
On the who.int newsroom/fact sheets/details/tuberculosis, reports that each year, 10 million people fall ill with Tuberculosis (TB) and 1.5 million people die from TB each year.
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Malaria
According to WHO, there were 228 million cases of Malaria last year, with over 405,000 deaths from Malaria.
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally, as well as to disabilities and poor health of millions more.
Tobacco
Each year more than 8 million people die from Tobacco use. Second hand Tobacco smoke contributes to heart disease, cancer and other diseases, causing an additional 1.2 million deaths in a year. The total economic cost (from Health expenditures and productivity losses) of smoking are calculated to be over US$1.4 Trillion per year.
Obesity
For that matter, obesity causes over 4 million deaths each year.
STDs
WHO claims that there are 376 million new infections with sexually transmitted diseases each year. 37.9 million people are living with HIV (AIDS), according to WHO.
Cancer
According to WHO, over 9.6 million deaths are caused each year by cancer (particularly lung, prostrate, stomach, liver, breast and cervical cancer).
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Stampeded by Sensational Speculations
So, we should try to keep a balanced perspective and avoid being stampeded into panic by sensational reports in the media, or by questionable claims and responses by politicians and bureaucrats, who use medical crises to infringe on personal freedom of movement and initiate intrusive procedures, which impact economies and societies dramatically. It is likely that far more people and business will be ruined economically by the responses to the Coronavirus, than will actually be affected by the virus directly.
FEAR
Some have pointed out that the word fear can be an acrostic: False Evidence Appearing Real. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim. 1:7
Love and Compassion
It is always wise to be prudent and take reasonable measures to protect the health of ourselves and our loved ones. Particularly those who serve in healthcare, should balance prudence with compassion as they serve those who need their care. Our Lord Jesus and His followers have always given special attention to the sick, who were socially stigmatised and isolated, such as lepers.
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A Medical Perspective
Doctor Dung Trinh, Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Christian Fellowship, USA, has produced a helpful article and video entitled: How Seniors Can Prepare for the New Coronavirus. He points out that the Coronavirus constitutes a huge community of viruses. First reported in Wuhan, China (where 5G was first rolled out), in December 2019, COVID-19 induces fever, difficulties in breathing, coughing and inflammation of the gastro-intestinal system. The CDC reports that the virus may have an incubation period of up to two weeks and signs may occur within as little as two days after one was exposed to the virus. Patients may be contagious during this silent incubation period. Clinical signs of infection of Coronavirus are very similar to those of influenza. It includes coughing, fever, shortness of breath and general feeling of being unwell. According to current data, around 80% of the infections are categorised as “mild”, which can be treated at home with fluids, rest and medication. Around 20% of infected patients require more advanced treatment, or even hospitalisation. The current rate of mortality, according to the CDC is around 3.4%. Far less serious than SARS, which had a death rate of 10%, or MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome),which killed close to 35% of the infected population. Unfortunately, those at high risk for COVID-19 are older patients with chronic medical conditions and those who are immune compromised. The majority of deaths so far, are amongst the elderly. It does not seem, at this stage, to affect children nearly as much.
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How the Coronavirus Spreads
“The virus spreads by respiratory droplets that come through coughs or sneezes of an infected person. The most common viral portal of entry is usually our nose, mouth and eyes. This means touching your own nose, eyes, or lips, may facilitate the virus transmission, especially after an individual has touched a surface that is contaminated with the Coronavirus.” ​
Practical Precautions
Therefore. Dr. Trinh recommends the following habits and precautions to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus and lower your risk for cold, or flu in general:
“Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.
Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes.
Stay at home if you are sick.
Cover your cough and sneeze using a tissue.
Throw away any used tissues in the trash.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially before eating, after just coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose and after using the restroom.
When soap and water are not available, alcohol based hand sanitizers are a great option.
Clean and disinfect any objects and surfaces touched with a cleaning wipe or spray.
Facemasks should be worn by people who show symptoms, to prevent the spread of the disease, however, they are not recommended to people who are well.
Minimise hand shaking.
Use knuckles to touch public lights, like elevator buttons.
Gas stations – use glove or paper towel to lift gasoline dispenser.
Open doors with closed fists, or hips, especially public doors.
Use disinfectant wipes with grocery carts.
Wash hands with soap and water when returning home from any activity.
Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer available at home entrance and in the car. “
Practise Good Hygiene at All Times
These are all good hygiene habits, whether there is a pandemic panic or not. The Bible includes numerous hygiene laws and practices and while we should steadfastly refuse to be stampeded into panic by sensational speculations and professional fear-mongers, we need to be wise and prudent.
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Avoid Crowds
The doctor also recommends cutting back on public events and outings in regional areas where known cases or Coronavirus have been reported and large crowds where there is obviously a higher risk of infection. He also recommends cleaning bathroom facilities at work, several times a day with a particular focus on door handles and tap handles.
Be More Aware of Spiritual Diseases
We also need to use the opportunity to draw attention to spiritual diseases, which pose serious risks to us all. Click here to listen to the message: Spiritual Diseases and the Biblical Cure, or here to access an abbreviated PDF tract form: Spiritual Diseases that can be printed for distribution.
Deadly Ideologies
It would also be worthwhile to point out that while the Coronavirus from China has killed several thousand people, the communist ideology killed over 69 million people in China and well over 100 more million worldwide. It is not only physical diseases, but also ideological and spiritual diseases, which we should be concerned about. Click here for the video The Greatest Killer.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones.” Proverbs 3:5-8
 
Dr. Peter Hammond
Africa Christian Action
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Claremont 7735
Cape Town South Africa
Tel: 021-689-4480
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See also:
Spiritual Diseases
The Greatest Killer
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Tom Seath
3/29/2020 01:08:50

Thank you dear brother Peter Hammond.
The list goes on, but the reply we must all come to understand is not that this is a disease but a deliberate attempt by the sons and daughters of Satan world wide with the powers to create such a virus/disease, and use it to spread world wide panic and that this kind of display by the powerful leaders of the world are being led by the nose into taking it on board and making out that this is the real thing when in truth, is that, all they want to do is to make God's children world wide bend their knee to their wishes so that none of God children go to church anymore and no longer worship in each others homes nor have fellowship in each others homes. And no longer have our church doors open seven days a week for the sick as well as for the needy as well as for God's children to gather in fellowship and works of faith here in Australia as well as in Africa and all the world's nations over. This trick is an old one by Satan's seed in the world it is well known as "Divide and Conquer." And an even better one of know how strong your enemy is and go out to seek amnesty with him or else be killed." And the others like it from even the days of the reformation period when none of God's people were allowed to gather and worship until they handed over the Christian Rebel's. But the more important one here too is, is that this is the beginning of the way in which Satan's children in the world are going to introduce into all of our societies "The Mark of the Beast," Civil engineered societies. You see how our shops shelves are almost empty day in and day out, and these things are to make sure panic is created in every ones hearts/souls and that this is the prelude for this same introduction... remember what God warned us of in His Holy Bible "in those days the time will come when a piece of bread will cost the life of a son and or of a daughter etc..." Well guess what the price of every thing is going up, and the times when most people will offer their child for a sacrifice for some bread is now coming upon us. And what we must do about it then and now, is to keep our church doors open as well as our homes open as well seven days a week from now on. For if we neglect the gathering of us on the Lord's Sunday Sabbath Day every time, we are telling the world around us "OUR God has no teeth at all. He is a false God like all the rest of them in the world." And as we read in the case of Daniel and his fellow brothers in Christ defied King Darius' rules and they were put in the oven and Jesus was there amongst them and they came out of it alive and the King Darius proclaimed that from now on "We will all serve the mighty God of Daniel and if there be any who will not serve their God, will be put to death along with his whole family." How can we do anything less than what Daniel and Joseph have done since then?. My greatest fear is not that I am affraid of death nor of how I might end up being dead. My greatest fear is that I no longer can gather with my fellow saints and worship God openly as well as privately and be disobedient to God in all things rather than being faithful, loyal and honouring to Him in all things. This is my greatest fear and to over come it I am praying to God to help me gather the scattered flock together and worship God out doors each Lord's day regardless of the rulers of the land. Paul tells us "To taste not, and to handle not the rudiments of this world." and that we are more powerful than any ruler in the land for we have the power and authority in heaven and in the earth to judge even kings, queens, rulers oft his world and even the smallest things." So why are we not doing so here and now in the face of this adversity brought to our nations lands by the same sons and daughters of Satan living amongst us daily. The parable of the wheat and the tares comes readily to mind for me here as well. In thanks giving and praise and honour and faith, and obedience to our Lord God almighty, I thank you too. And to all the saints there as well. IN Christ Jesus' name, your brother in Him, Tom Seath.

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