COVID19 – Russell Darnley Blog

Coronavirus disease 2019 #COVID-19

May 10, 2020May 11, 2020 by maximos62, posted in COVID19, Health

Many have been trying to make sense of the #COVID19 pandemic & its implications. Since I'm not an epidemiologist I can only quote experts. I've put this provisional summary of research findings together in the hope of dispelling conspiracy theories & inspiring others to contribute. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by … Continue reading Coronavirus disease 2019 #COVID-19

#COVID19 and writing about Jakarta Dois

April 2, 2020April 24, 2020 by maximos62, posted in Asia, Australia, COVID19, geography, Timor L'Este

Being forced to remain at home for long periods through this pandemic is an existential challenge for some, for me it's ushered in a new dawn for my creative writing. There is no longer the excuse or distraction of browsing through Chinatown or Little India. People in my age group have been advised to … Continue reading #COVID19 and writing about Jakarta Dois

The #Covid19 pandemic does not mean distance from nature

March 30, 2020 by maximos62, posted in Asia, COVID19, environment, Health

Singapore's Sentosa Island, without foreign tourists, was an excellent place to visit and still conform with the social distancing requirements during the COVID19 pandemic. I offer this work as a glimpse of beauty in the hope that viewers might find the images and the music relaxing

Remaining mentally healthy during the #COVID19 pandemic

March 25, 2020May 11, 2020 by maximos62, posted in COVID19, Singapore

Several days ago I posted the World Health Organisation's reflections on social and mental health in the time of the COVID19 outbreak, Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak. My contributionI enjoy walking, and as someone in one of the groups at risk COVID19 complications, it both strengthens and relaxes me. Walking is a … Continue reading Remaining mentally healthy during the #COVID19 pandemic

WHO Launches #COVID19 Health Alerts via #WhatsApp

March 24, 2020 by maximos62, posted in COVID19

The WHO is now bringing facts to billions via WhatsApp, explaining that using WhatsApp has the potential to reach 2 billion people. Click on the image for more information or send Hi to +41 22 501 75 96 on WhatsApp Installing WhatsApp If you don't already have WhatsApp Visit whatsapp.com/dl on your mobile phone to … Continue reading WHO Launches #COVID19 Health Alerts via #WhatsApp