[NEWS] COVID-19 Hits Ethereum Community Conference, Six People Test Positive

[TheClownSong]

In the midst of a coronavirus outbreak, I don't think it would be wise to hold a conference that was attended by many people because it could speed up corona transmission. Nowadays technology is sophisticated and can use the internet to conduct conferences and in my opinion this is safer.

[Utoy101]

This is very irresponsible of the conference organizers and the Parisian Ethereum community. It might have been ok to give them excuse if the conference was on January or February. However, on March, it is a certainty that all conferences and mass gatherings should be declared dangerous.



Users are reporting that they are testing positive for COVID-19 after attending the Ethereum Community Conference. The conference, held in Paris between March 3 through March 5, had a sizable crowd in attendance. Those with symptoms are advised to self-isolate and get themselves tested.

Read in full https://beincrypto.com/covid-19-hits-ethereum-community-conference-six-people-test-positive/

Quick recovery to all the pandemic coronavirus patient out there, I just wish the pandemic COVID19 ends ASAP, it's causing a global crisis as more and more global activities are getting shut down on daily basis. I think everyone have seen enough to avoid any form gathering and most of the countries have putten bans on activities that requires gatherings

Stay safe guys, and take care of yourselves always......

[thiscomm]

Corona virus causes a lot of delays and causes a lot of losses in almost all fields. and March 2020 becomes a red month for the development of crypto in the year which is expected to be bull. Many crypto users who leave work because of anxiety and worry about the spread of the corona virus. holding such a conference is also a dangerous act that is prohibited by the local central government. because this March must be a month of isolation for all walks of life to cut the development and spread of the corona virus.

[Denreal]

As it is, some of those who were infected would have gone out of the conference, to unknowing spread it to people on the outside or those that by accident come in contact with them. If another gathering that was supposed to be held in this period had been halted, I think they too should have done that, to avoid such occurrence. It is never a good thing on their part.
Also, I think both the organizers and individuals that went for the conference, should have thought of it before going.

[Fallenkeith75]

As it is, some of those who were infected would have gone out of the conference, to unknowing spread it to people on the outside or those that by accident come in contact with them. If another gathering that was supposed to be held in this period had been halted, I think they too should have done that, to avoid such occurrence. It is never a good thing on their part.
Also, I think both the organizers and individuals that went for the conference, should have thought of it before going.

Ouch for them, I really hope they get better soon. I would imagine that considering they went to the conference and there were most likely a lot of people in their vicinity, the virus probably spread to many more than 6 people. I read a while back that the virus does have an incubation period (similar to a lot of other infections), so i'm pretty sure with testing there should be a lot more cases.

[jacafbiz]

I don't know why there are still high number of educated illiterate in the space, with all the information and warnings about Corona Virus, some people feel they can beat it. There is a reason why social distancing is encourage and a real means of preventing the spread. Wishing those that have contacted the Virus complete recovery

[bbc.reporter]

It might be years for a commercially good vaccine that has very minimum side effects. I reckon that the companies that create them would sell the first batches of commercial coronavirus vaccines on 3rd world countries and use their people as the test guinea pigs.

Side effect is the least thing scientist would be prioritized here but fastracking a vaccine should be the goal. There is a vaccine that tested already made by Japan and China recognized its effectivity. Japanese Made vaccines it also state that they got approval from the Government  to have mass production. I just hope the vaccine will be shared and spread around those big fatality countries soon.

However, do you want the untested vaccine experimented first on your family or community as the test guinea pigs? I reckon Japan should test their new vaccine on their own citizens before declaring them safe from damaging side effects.

[NavI_027]

Those with symptoms are advised to self-isolate and get themselves tested.

Not only those people who already have early symptoms of covid 19, but also all the people he interacted with and all the people who interacted by those people as well. That's a tough work to do, it is very hard to trace all the people contacted by those 6 positive cases but that's the best solution to avoid worse scenario .

[verita1]

The first cases of coronavirus were detected in France at the end of January, as was reported at the time. This is an article that proves it.
https://scitechdaily.com/three-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-reported-in-france-virus-recently-emerged-in-china/

Public health problems are the responsibility of governments and the presidents of nations must act quickly in an emergency as we are seeing it.
What I can see is that the government of France and Italy did not take the necessary measures to prevent the spread.

Recently, doctors from Wuhan who have gone to Italy have expressed "I don't know what they think" to see some citizens circulating on the street without masks, there are still people using public transport, and there are commercial activities.

And about the Ethereum Conference that was held in the first weeks of March, it was definitely negligence for not taking the Coronavirus issue carefully.

[mahilchii]

OMG, that's really sad to hear and I would say this is purely carelessness. It was declared global pandemic and people just take it as a casual news and going forward for such things is unacceptable...

Corona is a very serious disease which spreads extremely faster, at this situation every one need to take responsibility and take care of ourselves that's the reason they say to avoid public gathering. Please try avoiding such stuff for a good cause also I pray every one should recover get well soon guys...

[minairia3]

However, do you want the untested vaccine experimented first on your family or community as the test guinea pigs? I reckon Japan should test their new vaccine on their own citizens before declaring them safe from damaging side effects.

Imagine if your family is on a stage where the sickness due to covid is dangerous already and he/she are running out of time? As a family member that have a mind to only save your love ones, wouldnt you agree? If some authority and sector says its already proven effective. Not that its only dangerous but in a matter of life and death, the best move is to do anything to make them safe by trying the best thing we can do. I get your point but it will depend on the situation. If its you. I know you cant tell also if the one on the blink of death is your family.

[masterrex]

In that time I think France was already implementing precautionary measures and guidelines about the covid-19, especially in Paris its capital of France so it should be strictly implementing the guidelines regarding the mass gatherings and events and those attendees in that conference should voluntarily quarantine themselves to prevent more covid 19 transmissions. stay safe folks.

[kaneki007]

They should have known that coming to the conference was more likely to have a covid-19 virus. The organizer canceled this event for the safety and comfort of everyone involved. And also they do not know anyone who has been infected with the virus so that it eventually spread to several people, I hope this all passes soon and things get better like everything.

[barumbado]

For me its not wise to attend a conference like that.It gathered by many people which you dont know, they might infect the others unknowingly.Follow the rules or as much as possible,stay at homenfor the mean time.Practice discipline.

[bbc.reporter]

However, do you want the untested vaccine experimented first on your family or community as the test guinea pigs? I reckon Japan should test their new vaccine on their own citizens before declaring them safe from damaging side effects.

Imagine if your family is on a stage where the sickness due to covid is dangerous already and he/she are running out of time? As a family member that have a mind to only save your love ones, wouldnt you agree? If some authority and sector says its already proven effective. Not that its only dangerous but in a matter of life and death, the best move is to do anything to make them safe by trying the best thing we can do. I get your point but it will depend on the situation. If its you. I know you cant tell also if the one on the blink of death is your family.

You might not have understood the situation that has been occuring for a long time, I reckon hehehe.

Also, vaccination is not treatment. Vaccination is prevention by injecting a dormant virus into a healthy body. However, the coronavirus is a new strain. The release of this dormant new virus strain to inject on healthy human bodies will need testing on the people of 3rd world countries before the companies that created them sell their new vaccine on 1st world countries hehehe.

[minairia3]

You might not have understood the situation that has been occuring for a long time, I reckon hehehe.

Authorities looking for preventive action rushing any possible help to fight with this virus. Yeah its not a cure and its a prevention, I am well aware of the protocol prior to testing vaccines. Perhaps you should read if they werent tested it out or not yet.

He said the drug was found to be effective in clinical trials by two medical organizations in the country. He said the medicine worked for coronavirus-related symptoms including pneumonia and had no obvious side effects.

The director said the tests were conducted in the cities of Wuhan and Shenzhen and involved 240 patients and 80 patients respectively.

He said those who were given the medicine in Shenzhen turned negative for the virus after a median of four days after becoming positive, while it took a median of 11 days for those without the drug.

The trial also found that X-ray photos confirmed improvements in lung conditions in about 91 percent of the patients who were given the medicine. The number stood at 62 percent for those without the drug.

The director said the drug is highly safe and its effect is obvious, and formally recommend the use of the medicine as a way to tackle the virus.

A Chinese firm that has licensed the drug from its Japanese developers got government approval last month to mass-produce the medication.

Also, vaccination is not treatment. Vaccination is prevention by injecting a dormant virus into a healthy body.

A vaccination is a treatment which makes the body stronger against an infection.

The body fights infections using the immune system, which is made up of millions upon millions of cells including T cells and B cells. An important part of the adaptive immune system is that it is much stronger when fighting a disease that it has already fought against before. Vaccination involves showing the immune system something which looks very similar to a particular virus or bacteria, which helps the immune system be stronger when it is fighting against the real infection.

will need testing on the people of 3rd world countries before the companies that created them sell their new vaccine on 1st world countries hehehe.

Its you who said that but from my knowledge I dont think China included on the 3rd world countries. But indeed they  tested already it as the article quoted above explained. The only thing were waiting here is the approval of WHO for that drug, but worse comes to worse would you wait that long if its you who are on those patient situation until WHO approves it? Anyway we have different choice and opinion.

[YOSHIE]

Read in full https://beincrypto.com/covid-19-hits-ethereum-community-conference-six-people-test-positive/

I'm not sure they are infected with the C virus, for now they are still active in answering every question on Twitter, I think it's a hoax.

Cannot be held responsible for the news, but some other official information is needed if it is true that the Ethereum Community is positively infected.
But I have not been able to find new information about them whether positively infected with corona or not.

[Jannyh]

Too bad, it's a pity to those who contacted the virus already,vbut why would any organizations fix such events know well about the virus and how it spreads,I think from now hence forth  all events that attracts crowd should be laid off so as not to to spread the virus because you do not know who have it and might be at the event center. Let's stay safe.

[gaston castano]

Why do the users want to attend the conference? Don't they know it is dangerous to travel or gather with many random people? Indeed Parisian Ethereum community and conference organizers did a mistake by providing it at the wrong time. But we don't blame them only, but the users also did the wrong decision by coming to the conference.

yes, they must postpone this, because this virus has the status of danger and transmission can be very fast .. very unfortunate those who make this conference cannot delay the meeting's delay.
the case in Korea states that an elderly woman who caused 80% of all crown cases came from her, so the team should know the danger of transmitting the virus.

[bbc.reporter]

You might not have understood the situation that has been occuring for a long time, I reckon hehehe.

Authorities looking for preventive action rushing any possible help to fight with this virus. Yeah its not a cure and its a prevention, I am well aware of the protocol prior to testing vaccines. Perhaps you should read if they werent tested it out or not yet.

He said the drug was found to be effective in clinical trials by two medical organizations in the country. He said the medicine worked for coronavirus-related symptoms including pneumonia and had no obvious side effects.

The director said the tests were conducted in the cities of Wuhan and Shenzhen and involved 240 patients and 80 patients respectively.

He said those who were given the medicine in Shenzhen turned negative for the virus after a median of four days after becoming positive, while it took a median of 11 days for those without the drug.

The trial also found that X-ray photos confirmed improvements in lung conditions in about 91 percent of the patients who were given the medicine. The number stood at 62 percent for those without the drug.

The director said the drug is highly safe and its effect is obvious, and formally recommend the use of the medicine as a way to tackle the virus.

A Chinese firm that has licensed the drug from its Japanese developers got government approval last month to mass-produce the medication.

Also, vaccination is not treatment. Vaccination is prevention by injecting a dormant virus into a healthy body.

A vaccination is a treatment which makes the body stronger against an infection.

The body fights infections using the immune system, which is made up of millions upon millions of cells including T cells and B cells. An important part of the adaptive immune system is that it is much stronger when fighting a disease that it has already fought against before. Vaccination involves showing the immune system something which looks very similar to a particular virus or bacteria, which helps the immune system be stronger when it is fighting against the real infection.

will need testing on the people of 3rd world countries before the companies that created them sell their new vaccine on 1st world countries hehehe.

Its you who said that but from my knowledge I dont think China included on the 3rd world countries. But indeed they  tested already it as the article quoted above explained. The only thing were waiting here is the approval of WHO for that drug, but worse comes to worse would you wait that long if its you who are on those patient situation until WHO approves it? Anyway we have different choice and opinion.

I would argue that we have not yet seen the side effects. They might begin appearing within months or longer. In any case, I will post a news update when people begin complaining.

Also, yes, the vaccine is a treatment to make the body immune from certain diseases, however, it is not a treatment if someone already is suffering from the disease.

I might be wrong because the authorities decided to do a field testing on Chinese patients, however, I am not wrong that pharmaceutical companies have in the past tested experimental drugs and vaccines on 3rd world countries before released as safe on 1st world countries.