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COVID is Not Very Deadly & Has COVID Killed Off the Flu?

https://sebastianrushworth.com/2020/10/24/how-deadly-is-covid-19/

By Sebastian Rushworth, M.D.

How deadly is covid-19?

Health and medical information grounded in science
covid a deadly pandemic?

September 2020 was the least deadly month in Swedish history, in terms of number of deaths per 100,000 population. Ever. And I don’t mean the least deadly September, I mean the least deadly month. Ever. To me, this is pretty clear evidence of two things. First, that covid is not a very deadly disease. And second, that Sweden has herd immunity.

When I posted this information on my twitter feed, the response from proponents of further lockdown was that the reason September was such an un-deadly month, was because everyone has already died earlier in the pandemic. To me, that seems like a pretty self-defeating argument. Why?

Because 6,000 people have died of covid in Sweden, a country with a population of 10,000,000 people. 6,000 people is 0.06% of the population. If it is enough for that tiny a fraction of a population to die of a pandemic for the pandemic to peter out so completely that a country can have its least deadly month ever, then the pandemic was never that deadly to begin with. (See link for article)

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8875201/Has-Covid-killed-flu.

Has Covid killed off the flu? Experts pose the intriguing question as influenza cases nosedive by 98% across the globe

  • Many feared ‘twin-demic’ of flu, which kills thousands, and Covid-19 this winter 
  • Thirty million people – 20 per cent more than normal – now eligible for the flu jab
  • ‘Surveillance’ data collected by WHO shows how flu cases plummeted globally

By JO MACFARLANE FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED:

It was feared by many to be the perfect winter storm, a nightmare situation that would push our health service over the edge: the ‘twin-demic’ of flu, which kills about 10,000 Britons every year, and a second deadly wave of Covid-19.

Such was the concern that the Government rolled out the biggest flu vaccination programme in British history.

Thirty million people – 20 per cent more than normal, and now including all over-50s – are eligible for this year’s jab.

Take up of the vaccine is already the highest it has ever been in the over-65s and young children, according to the latest reports.

There’s just one curious problem: flu, it seems, has all but vanished.

(See link for article)

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For more on the flu vaccine:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/07/14/numerous-studies-shows-flu-vaccine-puts-you-at-higher-risk-for-covid-and-other-respiratory-viruses/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/03/23/flu-vaccine-increases-coronavirus-infection-risk-36/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/23/south-koreans-medical-association-urges-government-to-suspend-flu-shot-program-after-25-people-die/

For more on COVID testing:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/09/foi-asking-uk-officials-for-proof-of-isolation-of-sars-cov-2-virus-they-cant-give-it/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/09/30/coronavirus-cases-plummet-when-pcr-tests-are-adjusted/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/08/14/tests-for-sars-cov-2-in-south-korea-cant-distinguish-virus-from-viral-fragments/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/07/01/us-scientist-manufactured-pandemic-testing-people-for-any-strain-of-coronavirus-not-specifically-covid-19/

Category:

Testing, vaccines, Viruses

Study Shows D, Magnesium, and B12 Reduces Clinical Deterioration in Older COVID-19 Patients

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900720303002

Cohort study to evaluate effect of vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin B12 in combination on severe outcome progression in older patients with coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

Highlights

  • Use of a combination of vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin B12 (DMB) in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was studied.
  • Fewer patients ≥50 y of age with COVID-19 on DMB suffered clinical deterioration.
  • Further studies are warranted to ascertain the full benefit of DMB in patients with COVID-19.

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to determine clinical outcomes of older patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) who received a combination of vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin B12 (DMB) compared with those who did not. We hypothesized that fewer patients administered this combination would require oxygen therapy, intensive care support, or a combination of both than those who did not.

Methods

This was a cohort observational study of all consecutive hospitalized patients ≥50 y of age with COVID-19 in a tertiary academic hospital. Before April 6, 2020, no patients received the (DMB) combination. After this date, patients were administered 1000 IU/d oral vitamin D3, 150 mg/d oral magnesium, and 500 mcg/d oral vitamin B12 upon admission if they did not require oxygen therapy. Primary outcome was deterioration leading to any form of oxygen therapy, intensive care support, or both.

Results

Between January 15 and April 15, 2020, we identified 43 consecutive patients ≥50 y of age with COVID-19. Seventeen patients received DMB before onset of primary outcome and 26 patients did not. Baseline demographic characteristics between the two groups were significantly different by age. In univariate analysis, age and hypertension had a significant influence on outcome. After adjusting for age or hypertension separately in a multivariate analysis, the intervention group retained protective significance. Fewer treated patients than controls required initiation of oxygen therapy during hospitalization (17.6 vs 61.5%, P = 0.006). DMB exposure was associated with odds ratios of 0.13 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.03–0.59) and 0.20 (95% CI, 0.04–0.93) for oxygen therapy, intensive care support, or both on univariate and multivariate analyses, respectively.

Conclusions

A vitamin D / magnesium / vitamin B12 combination in older COVID-19 patients was associated with a significant reduction in the proportion of patients with clinical deterioration requiring oxygen support, intensive care support, or both. This study supports further larger randomized controlled trials to ascertain the full benefit of this combination in ameliorating the severity of COVID-19.

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**Comment**

Once again we see there are numerous things that can be used successfully against COVID-19, but don’t expect to hear about this in main stream media.  They are all about pushing products that our public ‘authorities’ have financial interests in.  One is a dangerous, experimental vaccine:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/08/29/every-breath-you-take-every-move-you-make-the-who-is-watching-you-the-media-is-bought-out-by-gates/

We’ve been warned about this vaccine:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/20/experts-issue-serious-warnings-about-a-covid-vaccine/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/05/covid-19-vaccine-explained/

And another is the expensive anti-viral Remdesivir which has recently been given EUA status despite lack of results:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/26/remdesivir-gets-fda-approval-but-who-says-drug-ineffective-for-covid/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/07/02/remdesivir-for-covid-19-not-backed-by-results/

For more successful COVID-19 treatments that doctors have been using successfully:

 

 

Category:

research, Supplements, Treatment, Viruses

Low Zinc Levels Associated with Poor COVID Outcomes

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.07.20208645v1

Low zinc levels at clinical admission associates with poor outcomes in COVID-19

Marina Vogel, Marc Tallo-Parra, Victor Herrera-Fernandez, Gemma Perez-Vilaro, Miguel Chillon, Xavier Nogues, Silvia Gomez-Zorrilla, Inmaculada Lopez-Montesinos, Judit Villar, Maria Luisa Sorli-Redo, Juan Pablo Horcajada, Natalia Garcia-Giralt, Julio Pascual, Juana Diez, Ruben Vicente, Robert Guerri-Fernandez
doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.10.07.20208645
 
This article is a preprint and has not been peer-reviewed [what does this mean?]. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be used to guide clinical practice.
 

Abstract

Background: Biomarkers to predict Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) outcome early at infection are urgently needed to improve prognosis and treatment. Zinc balances immune responses and also has a proven direct antiviral action against some viruses. Importantly, zinc deficiency (ZD) is a common condition in elderly and individuals with chronic diseases, two groups with more severe COVID-19 outcomes. We hypothesize that serum zinc content (SZC) influences COVID-19 disease progression and thus might represent a useful biomarker.

Methods: We run a retrospective observational study with 249 COVID-19 patients admitted in Hospital del Mar. We have studied COVID-19 severity and progression attending to SZC at admission. In parallel we have studied SARS-CoV2 replication in the Vero E6 cell line modifying zinc concentrations.

Findings: Our study demonstrates a correlation between serum zinc levels and COVID-19 outcome. Serum zinc levels lower than 50 mcgg/dl at admission correlated with worse clinical presentation, longer time to reach stability and higher mortality. Our in vitro results indicate that low zinc levels favor viral expansion in SARS-CoV2 infected cells.

Interpretation: SZC is a novel biomarker to predict COVID-19 outcome. We encourage performing randomized clinical trials to study zinc supplementation as potential prophylaxis and treatment with people at risk of zinc deficiency.

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**Comment**

While this is awaiting peer review, it’s not a novel concept nor is it surprising; however, our public ‘authorities’ would rather rivet on mask wearing (which doesn’t work and gives a false sense of security), their expensive antiviral Remdesivir (which has been shown to be of little to no benefit), and their expensive, experimental vaccine (which has caused all sorts of side-effects already in human volunteers). 

The best and safest approach is always prevention.

Please learn all you can on how to make your body a tough target for disease.  Start by eating a whole-food diet, reducing your stress, getting adequate sleep, and exercising.  Then, work with your medical practitioner to determine your imbalances/weaknesses and appropriately supplement using reputable products.

Caution:  zinc is a fat-soluble vitamin and will build up in the body.  Testing is needed to determine your level and how much to take.  

For a great read on all things vitamin D including how much to take, various important nuances, and necessary testing:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/03/12/the-importance-of-vitamin-d-k-and-magnesium-for-lyme-msids-patients/

For a great presentation:  

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/04/16/viruses-immunity-dr-waters-fix-your-soil-and-the-seeds-cant-grow/

These simple nutritional issues are what our ‘authorities’ should be educating the public on.  The fact that they aren’t doing so reveals their true motive.

Category:

research, Supplements, Viruses

Students, Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Staff, Bus Drivers All Exposed to Teratogenic Ammonium Chloride Compounds Should Strike and Ban QACs

https://jameslyonsweiler.com/2020/10/12/students-parents-teachers-administrators-staff-bus-drivers-all-exposed-to-teratogenic-ammonium-chloride-compounds-should-strike-and-ban-qacs/

Students, Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Staff, Bus Drivers All Exposed to Teratogenic Ammonium Chloride Compounds Should Strike and Ban QACs

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Quaternary ammonium chloride (QAC) cleaners used in schools to disinfect against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID19, are teratogenic, meaning they can cause birth defects. They are also reproductive toxins, meaning they can reduce human fertility (the ability to become pregnant) and fecundity (the total number of children per parent).

The scientific studies behind these claims are solid, and are reviewed in an article published earlier today (10/12/2020; See “Dr. Lyons-Weiler: If You Intend to Reproduce Do Not Fly – The Chemicals Used to Disinfect Airplanes Decrease Fertility and Are Epigenetically Teratogenic“). One study found that male mice exposed to QACs had both lower sperm concentrations and decreased sperm motility. Female mice exposed to QACs had significantly decreased fertility and disrupted ovulation. The studies also found that:

it did not matter if the mice had ambient exposure or were fed QACs and that the compounds could be found in their active form in the ambient environment for months following the initial exposure. Exposure via inhalation, skin or ingestion all lead to birth defects and fertility issues.

The studies collectively show that the teratogenic effects of QACs effect the reproductive output of both genders, and last for at least two generations.

It’s not as though the US government didn’t know. One of the studies was a collaboration between scientists at CDC and the US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety. And it’s not as if the chemical companies do not know; the studies on the teratogenicity and effects of QACs on reproduction have been around since at least 2014. In an obvious sign of regulatory capture, the US FDA nevertheless decided – before COVID19 – to allow QAC-containing products to be released to the market to allow companies time to conduct safety studies (See “Qats and Back-To-School: What You Need to Know (Women’s Voices for the Earth”, below).

Our public schools, nursery schools, and school busses are contaminated weekly- and in some cases daily- with accumulating toxins that will likely have devasting effects on the reproductive health of the next two generations.

The problem of chronic and accumulating exposure in schools is unthinkable. The next logical step is for parents, administrators, staff, bus drivers and students to collectively strike and refuse to enter the buildings and vehicles until two months have gone by following decontamination – and states should all ban the use of QACs to disinfect places where people must live and work. This include wipes – which people likely use without protection – and QAC-containing hand sanitizers, via which people absorb QACs directly through their hands.

A list of non-QACs approved cleaners that kill COVID19 is available here. UV-C light is known to kill COVID19 in 15 minutes; schools should be outfitted with UV-C lights that are timed to switch on for 15 minutes in the middle of night when the schools are empty, an approach that was being tested by JetBlue airline using Honeywell technology (See JetBlue to test UV cleaning to combat coronavirus inside planes).

Related:  Toxic cleaners pose new risks as schools reopenhttps://www.eenews.net/stories/1063709823

Rush to Disinfect Offices Has Some Environmental Health Experts Worried https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-15/rush-to-disinfect-offices-for-covid-19-worries-health-experts

Dr. Lyons-Weiler is a research scientist and author of three books, the latest of which is “The Environmental and Genetic Causes of Autism”. He is available for speaking engagements and book signing events at your location. To contact, follow on twitter @lifebiomedguru, email ebolapromo[at]gmail.com, and connect via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslyonsweiler

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**Comment**

Virus Mania is causing people to lose all logical thinking.  It will eventually come home to roost but will all probably be blamed upon COVID-19.

 
 

Category:

Activism, Viruses

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Join the Turning Point 2020 Conference for World Health Freedom Night Friday 10/23.  

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Dr. Andrew Wakefield

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Jeffrey Smith – Interview with Scott Tips – National Health Federation – Censorship in our Cancel Culture 

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Dr. Rashid Buttar – Lecture: Health & Wellness for the new Covid Era  

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Jim Turner – Centre for Health Freedoms  

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST Diane Miller – Legal and Public Policy Director, National Health Freedom Coalition & National Health Freedom Action 

10:00 PM – 10:30 PM EST Canadian Freedom Fighters: Lamont Daigle, Vladislav Sobolev, Chris Sk 

10:30 PM – Panel with Dr. Darrell Wolfe and Brian Gangel

Category:

Activism, vaccines, Viruses