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The Dove July 15, 2020
Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines
Vol. XII No. 10
RC Holy Spirit celebrates in virtual mode its 15th charter anniversary with club leadership turn-over In keeping with the changing times brought about by the covid-19 pandemic situation, what used to be a grand celebration of the club‟s charter anniversary and leadership turn-over became a virtual assembly via ZOOM video platform. The event nevertheless was successful, despite some minor technical difficulties. The program started on time and, in general, proceeded like clockwork. Highlighting the program was the turnover of club leadership with the virtual handing over of the Rotary bell and gavel by Champions of Service President Abet Sevilla to Transforming President Martin Marinas who had presented the set of officers for RY 2020-2021.
a live message to CSP Abet and the club, and incoming DG Johnny Gaw Yu who sent a recorded message.
Also present were PDG Danny Fausto, District Secretary Suzzette Lee, Asst Gov Yoly Brondial, a number of CSPs, Interact Adviser Ma‟am Beth Auxillo, Ma‟am Gloria Tatad of RCC and the SPED Center, and Holy The program was graced by Spirit Rotaractors led by District Governor Bernadette President Jayson Monte De “BH” Herrera who delivered Ramos.
In celebration of the club‟s 15th charter anniversary, everyone joined in the toast proposed by PP Marcia Salvador. The program was emceed by PP Ped Condeno and was attended by twenty-three (23) RCHS members. After adjournment, the program was capped by the drawing of thirty-nine (39) raffle prizes that included baked sushi, kapalmuks, bangus, longganisa, spring rolls, milk tea, wine, vintage items and P2000 in cash.
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TP Martin Mariǹas presents the Club Leadership Award to CSP Alberto ―Abet‖ Sevilla
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Valedictory Address
CSP Abet Sevilla, RY 2019-2020 Champions of Service Governor Bernadette “BH” Herrera, Incoming Governor Johnny Yu, Past District Governor Danny Fausto & Spouse, Past District Governor Francis Rivera & Spouse, District Officers, my Champions of Service President Classmates, Fellow Rotarians, Service Partners, Youth and Guests, Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat! Sa buong isang taon, nakita ko ang ngiti ng ating natulungan. Maraming nagpapasalamat, marami tayong napasaya pero sa kabila noon mas napasaya nila tayo dahil ito ang layunin ng ating club, ng ating District 3780 ang makatulong sa mas nakakaraming tao sa komunidad. Sa maraming proyekto na ating ginawa nakita ko napakarami pa rin pong dapat na tulungan. Namulat din po ako sa katotohanan, na ang Rotary Clubs ng D3780, ang mga presidente, ang nasa District ay maraming iba’t ibang proyekto na pantulong sa komunidad. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na maraming kumikilos para sa kapwa. Ang totoo po kung gustong tumulong maraming pamamaraan, hindi mauubos ang proyekto. Ako po ay tumayong leader- Champion of Service President ng Holy Spirit. Ang payo ni RI President Mark Maloney, ang nagsilbing inspirasyon sa aking mga hakbang, “The goal of a true leader should always be getting everyone around you to achieve the most they can possibly achieve”. May integridad, ipinakita ang puso at kasipagan - ito ang nagsilbing inspirasyon upang ang Strat Plan, Governors Visit Presentation, ang Club Goal ay naisagawa ng matagumpay, walang kulang at pagkukulang. Inspirasyon ng mga bagong miyembro upang lumakas sila, magkaroon ng commitment at ang mga nasimulan na halimbawa ay ipagpatuloy nila kapag ang Challenge of Leadership ay mapunta na sa kanila. Rtn Martin, Rtn JL, Rtn Josie, Rtn Joey, Rtn Carol, Rtn Kring, Rtn Suzette - nailatag ko na ang halimbawa. Gusto ko po ipakilala ang RCHS Family sa aking panunungkulan na nagtrabaho ng tahimik, walang hinihinging kapalit, nagsakripisyo ng walang reklamo at higit sa lahat nagturo sa akin kung papaano maging leader sa tamang pamamaraan ng Rotary. Mula po sa aking puso, mula sa aking buong pamilya, maraming maraming salamat po Pres. Angel, Mam Marcia, Mam Linda, Mam Tess, Sir Ped, PE Martin - sa buong Board of Directors, officers, members, sa youth maraming maraming salamat po. Salamat po Gov. BH, DS Suzette, DCOS Florian, DCOS Kon, at sa aking mga iniidolo, “Champions of Service Presidents”. Isang habilin lamang po sa mga Interactors at Rotaractors, mag-imbita pa kayo ng magiging miyembro ninyo, hindi sa dahilang para magparami kundi sagipin natin ang ibang kabataan sa bisyo, sa depresyon at turuan sa magandang values. Tulungan natin ang kanilang mga magulang. Sa aking sponsor, batchmate, kaibigan PP Beth Sy salamat sa tiwala, sa iyong pagdala sa akin sa Rotary Club of Holy Spirit. Sa iyo PE Martin, salamat sa pagtanggap sa challenge. Mabuhay ka! 4
Inaugural Address
TP Martin Mariǹas, RY 2020-2021 Salamat, President Abet, for trusting me with this position and so with the given opportunity to serve better. I also thank the Board of Directors and members. Special mention to my sponsor, kaya ako nandito ngayon, Past President Marcia Salvador.
To all officers and chair committees who accepted to be part of my team, you are all my mentors.
To all members who chose to stay and maintain club membership, you are my strength. Diyan lang po kayo for a year and I assure you, you will be a big part of our club and Rotary world.
For members who chose not to be active at this time, you inspired me more. If you choose to be active again, we are just here for you. When I decided to join Rotary, I was just thinking of gaining more friends and be a part of charitable projects. It’s a blessing to say that not only did I gain friendship but I found a second family as well.
As your new President on July 1, 2020, I assure you all that I will protect the integrity and respect for the club that you built for a long time and it will always stay that way. With this pandemic time, let us face all the challenges together. Let’s turn challenges into opportunities. Opportunity to help and serve our community. In this time of crisis, let’s make a difference in people’s lives. God bless us all. 5
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Once again Rotary shares a little kindness with indigent parents of 8 children placed in home-based quarantine within Barangay Holy Spirit. Another initiative of RC Holy Spirit led by CSP Abet Sevilla to assist victims of covid-19 pandemic On June 25, 2020, Kagawad Lydia Ballesteros, Barangay Chair for Health & Sanitation, sent a message requesting for help in providing milk for eight (8) children placed under quarantine in compliance with DOH protocol. The children were sheltered with their families in various areas within Barangay Holy Spirit.
These children were identified as living on Bataan Road, Sta Catalina Street, Republic Road.. Upon receiving the request, RC Holy Spirit bought 8 packs x 650 grams Alaska fortified milk which Kgd Lydia immediately picked up and distributed to the affected families.
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Video conferencing has become an effective platform for communication and learning during quarantine
July 3, 2020 First club meeting of RC Holy Spirit in RY 2020-21
June 30, 2020 Organization and induction by DG Johnny Gaw Yu of chairs of various District committees that constitute District Club Admin team headed by Chair PP Ma. Cecilia Rodriguez. PP Ric Salvador of Holy Spirit is among the district officers sworn into office during the brief virtual programme. 8
We were built for this by Rotary International June 9, 2020 SERVICE ABOVE SELF
The Four-Way Test OF THE THINGS we think, say or do
1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
By Paddy Rooney, Governor of District 7390 (Pennsylvania, USA)
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Rotarian’s Pledge I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the TRUTH. I am a Rotarian I will always strive to be FAIR in all of my dealings with my fellowmen. I am a Rotarian I will always endeavor to build GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING in my community, among my countrymen and people of all nations. I am a Rotarian I will always seek to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE. I am a Rotarian I will always uphold the Rotary International Motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.
Rotarian Code of Conduct As a Rotarian, I will 1) Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2) Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3) Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people‟s quality of life in my community and in the world 4) Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
“We were built for this.” They were just a few words, cast upon a sea of words spoken that evening. But it encapsulated everything that I believe Rotary to be about and what our challenge is for the future. The words were spoken by Rotary International Director Jeffry Cadorette and General Secretary John Hewko at a zoom gathering of district governors and governors-elect. Spoken above the blare of the evening‟s business, these words offer a profound vision for Rotary in the months and years to come as we move through this pandemic into the future which awaits us. I have previously written about the need to re-envision our future as Rotarians, quoting Director Cadorette to illustrate that if Rotary were founded today, it would probably look nothing like it does at present. We showed how this pandemic has changed our very modus operandi from its structured and formalized process into something that is already more dynamic and flexible while still meeting the needs of our members. But now I realize that the challenge before us goes much deeper than just sustaining our clubs, our community outreach, and our fundraising programs. It stretches into the very heart of our communities, into the very being of our existence as members of those communities, and as forces for change in the future. As Rotarians, 1.2 million strong, we are embedded deep into the life of our communities throughout the world. We represent all sectors, trades, and businesses. But more importantly, we are leaders
in our communities. In the coming months, governmental agencies and political groups will seek to rebuild our economy while other groups will help rebuild our healthcare system which is stretched almost to breaking point. But for me the question is: who will help rebuild our broken communities? Who will heal the rifts and divisions exposed by the pandemic, reach across the divide, and rebuild a sense of unity that says we can and will make a difference in the lives around us? As Rotarians, we are best positioned to lead the rebuilding, reforming, and reshaping that will be needed in our communities. This is who we are and this is what we do. Indeed, you could say that “we were built for this.” We know our communities better than anyone else. We know its strengths and weaknesses, good and bad, joys and sorrows. We know, and in many cases, we love our communities. We care about what happens and seek the very best for our communities. Whether in clubs large or small, whether in e-clubs or passport clubs, whether we meet in person or virtually, whether we are Interactors, Rotaractors or Rotarians, we are one in Rotary spirit. With the resources of Rotary International behind us, we can help rebuild our broken and shattered communities. Indeed “we were built for this.” This is our time, this is our moment, this is our call. We can and will do this because we are Rotarians. 9
Celebrate our connection with speeches from Rotary International President Mark Maloney, Convention Chair Celia Giay, Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, Foundation Trust ee Chai r - el ect K. R. Ravi ndr an, and Foundation Trustee Chair Gary C.K. Huang.
Witness how the world of Rotary has come together in an unprecedented way during an unprecedented time. See how our Rotary family is connecting across the globe to support each other and the fight against COVID19, and find out how we can continue to support these efforts.
Meeting online
5 questions about With George Robertson-Burnett Rotary coordinator and member of the Rotary Club of Bartow, Florida 1. What made you decide to help clubs adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic? A large club in my district announced that it would not be meeting anymore: ―No Rotary until further notice.‖ Those five words kept running through my mind. I had to do something. So I wrote a guide to help clubs navigate online platforms like Zoom so they can meet virtually.
help. Sometimes the assistance that we give has to be to our own members who are in the at-risk group. Reach out to older club members and reinforce our fellowship. I also suggest a social evening, a glass of wine and video chat, over Zoom. My club tried this out very successfully.
―There is absolutely no way we can go online. It’s just not a possibility. No one in the club is tech-savvy.‖ The fail-safe is to maintain a written newsletter and send personal cards and letters to members. It’s important to show that Rotary continues in its mission even in adversity.
3. What successes have you seen?
As Rotary coordinator for Zone 34, which includes Georgia, Florida, and parts of the Caribbean region, I’m very membership oriented. My initial thought was that clubs should keep meeting online to retain members, but now I’ve realized there’s also a possibility for growth there. So many people are stuck at home right now, and there are no sports for them to watch. Virtual meetings offer an opportunity to get some new people into Rotary. It’s also a good time to increase a club’s exposure on social media, because people have more time to look. That may turn into new interest in your club, in addition to being a way of connecting with members.
Since the guide came out, I’ve been videoconferencing with clubs around the world that have never been online before. Now everyone is laughing and sharing. At a traditional meeting, you often only talk to the people at your own table. On video, everyone can talk to each other. I also got a piece of really good news this morning. That club that said ―No Rotary until further notice‖ got in touch and asked for assistance to get online meetings started. Many districts have a communications officer or public image committee who can be great resources. Also, let’s motivate those who are tech-savvy to assist their fellow Rotarians. It’s a victory for Rotary in so many ways if we convince people to meet online.
5. How do you think Rotary will be different after this?
2. What is the most common question clubs ask?
Many people want ideas for projects. I suggest reaching out to local organizations that are heavily affected, like food banks or homes that care for the elderly. Tell them that Rotary still cares about those in need and ask how you can
4. What if meeting online is not an option?
In Florida, we have many communities made up of older people. One of the clubs here said,
Rotary is an organization of professional people. There is a grave concern with regard to small businesses. It’s going to heavily affect employment. We need to be mindful and do anything we can to help each other. I came to the United States from the UK in 2004. I knew no one here, and within two weeks of arrival, I had 72 friends because I joined a Rotary club. That fellowship is our fundamental strength. Of course, it’s being challenged for safety’s sake, but we must respond in a positive manner and get through this, hopefully with stronger bonds of fellowship. — VANESSA GLAVINSKAS • Learn more about meeting online at on.rotary.org/ onlinemeetings. • This story originally appeared in the June 2020 issue of The Rotarian magazine. 10
People of Action Around the Globe The Rotarian magazine. June 2020
Two of the three wild poliovirus strains have been eradicated.
World Polio Day ideas from around the globe More than 5,900 World Polio Day events were held in 2019. United States The Rotary Club of Seattle and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-sponsored a World Polio Day panel discussion last October. Around 150 people gathered to hear insight into the eradication effort from Sidney Brown, program officer with the Gates Foundation; Denny Wilford, a polio survivor and member of the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday, Washington; and Ezra Teshome, PolioPlus subcommittee chair of District 5030 (Washington). The event was moderated by Mark Wright, a Seattle news anchor and member of the Seattle club. “When I speak at events,” says Wright, “I often talk about polio, because the effort to eradicate polio is proof that no problem is too big.”
Peru Last year, the Rotaract Club of Iquitos assembled eight bands for a concert in observance of World Polio Day, raising $200 for End Polio Now. “During the show, the band members interacted with the audience, informing them about the purpose of the concert and encouraging them to continue supporting this cause,” reports Fernando Alonso García Torres, a member of the club. The Rotaract club was one of several clubs in Iquitos to hold events during the week, ranging from a Zumba dance party organized by the Rotaract and Interact clubs of Iquitos to a family-friendly bicycle rally.
Japan District 2510 called on three of Japan‟s foremost practitioners of good humor to tackle the serious topic of polio last year. The End Polio Charity Theater on 21 October at Sapporo‟s Erinji Temple featured Shiko Katsura, a specialist in a traditional art of comic monologues known as rakugo, and Suzuran, a duo known for a rapid-fire style of stand-up comedy called manzai. Attendees donated nearly $500 to End Polio Now. The program was developed by Dainin Habu, a regional Rotary Foundation coordinator. The event was modeled on a 2014 performance, which also featured Katsura, along with Shanti, a popular jazz singer. Pakistan
Faisalabad‟s iconic clock tower serves as the city‟s focal point. In the hands of the Rotary Club of Faisalabad Cosmopolitan — which bathed the structure with purple and yellow floodlighting for three nights beginning 24 October — it was transformed into a signpost for End Polio Now. “This is the second time the club has illuminated the tower,” says club member Mubasher Siddiq Butt; the first was six years ago. “In 2014, my club organized a seminar and invited government officials and gave them a detailed presentation” about the idea, says Butt. The presentation included information about other architectural gems that have received similar treatment, such as the UK‟s House of Parliament and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Satisfied that the tower stood in good company, the officials approved the illumination. In 2019, based on the success of the first event, all it took was a brief multimedia presentation to persuade the new administration. Besides flipping the switch and unfurling an End Polio Now banner, Butt and other Rotarian and local dignitaries held a ceremony discussing Rotary‟s leadership role in Pakistan, which, along with Afghanistan, is one of the countries where cases of wild poliovirus continue to be reported.
New Zealand Inspired by Rotarians‟ train rides to raise awareness and funds in Sydney, Australia, and other cities, members of the Rotary Club of Dunedin traversed their city by public buses on 24 October, collecting about $1,100 from fellow riders. “This project was a win for ending polio, a win for encouraging citizens to ride the buses, and a win for the profile of Rotary in the city,” says Club President John Drummond. “Several bus trips became classes on the history of polio and its effects.” — BRAD WEBBER • This story originally appeared in the June 2020 issue of The Ro-
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Story update for observers
US is collaborating on Covid-19 vaccine with international community From CNN‟s Andrea Kane July 9, 2020
US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Thursday described the global race to develop a coronavirus vaccine saying, “It‟s a very tight international collaboration here; we're all working towards a common goal.”
"And phase two, three clinical trials for many of them will be beginning just later this month, probably,” he added. “I like to say the return on investment for a vaccine is almost infinite in terms of the investment that you would make.”
Azar explained that the United States currently has four major investments in vaccine candidates that work in three different ways: the Moderna vaccine, the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen vaccine and the Novavax vaccine.
Azar said that while some trials and the manufacturing will occur in the United States, other countries won‟t be shut out.
“So we now have major bets in all three of the major potential platforms for vaccines. With each of them we will drive towards manufacturing to have tens of millions of doses by this fall and hundreds of millions into the beginning of next year," he said during a virtual summit hosted by The Hill.
Human trial of new vaccine begins in UK Kathy, 39, who works in finance, is one of the first volunteers taking part in the Imperial College trial. She said she volunteered because she wanted to play a part in fighting the virus. About 300 people will have the vaccine over
“We're investing in US manufacturing and US fill-andfinish capacity so that we're not dependent on any movement of product across borders from outside the United States. But in no way would we do anything to preclude development for the rest of the world,” he said.
the coming weeks, as part of a trial led by Prof Robin Shattock and his colleagues, at Imperial College London. Tests in animals suggest the vaccine is safe and triggers an effective immune response. The Imperial College trials are among many across the world - there are around 120 vaccine programmes under way. BBC News June 25, 2020 13
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Director of US National Institute of Infectious Diseases says there's no proof of airborne spread of coronavirus, but better to assume it's happening From CNN’s Maggie Fox July 9, 2020 There‟s no proof that the new coronavirus spreads via an airborne route, but it‟s better to assume it does, just to be safe, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday. The World Health Organization said earlier Thursday that it‟s possible the virus spreads in aerosols in health care settings. Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said it‟s a confusing question because of differing definitions of airborne droplets and aerosols. It‟s known the virus spreads on larger droplets that fly out of a person‟s nose and mouth. More worrying is the idea that particles containing virus might remain suspended in the air for longer than a few minutes.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, the novel coronavirus is primarily spread by droplets from someone who is coughing, sneezing or even talking within a few feet away. But anecdotal reports hint that it could be transmissible through particles suspended in the air. After attending a choir practice in Washington State in early March, dozens of people were diagnosed with or developed symptoms of
“There is no solid evidence that type of transmission is occurring, but you cannot rule that out completely,” Fauci told a news conference about coronavirus research organized by the International AIDS Society. People should assume there is some airborne transmission, and act accordingly, he said. That’s why health experts want people to wear masks. “Obviously, we are, in the United States … we have a real difficult situation, almost like a division, of those who swear by masks and those who don‟t want to put masks on,” Fauci said. But he said the evidence is clear that mask use can slow the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 even though they had not shaken hands or stood close to one another. At least two died. After dining at an airconditioned restaurant in China in late January, three families at neighboring tables became sickened with the virus—possibly through droplets blown through the air. To address the prospect of airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, it is first necessary to understand what scientists mean by “airborne.” The term refers to transmission of a pathogen via aerosols—tiny respiratory droplets
that can remain suspended in the air (known as droplet nuclei)—as opposed to larger droplets that fall to the ground within a few feet. In reality, though, the distinction between droplets and aerosols is not a clear one. “The separation between what is referred to as „airborne spread‟ and „droplet spread‟ is really a spectrum,” especially when talking about relatively small distances, says Joshua Santarpia, an associate professor of pathology and microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Face Masks May Be The Key Determinant Of The Covid-19 Curve, Study Suggests Alice G. Walton Senior Contributor Healthcare June 13, 2020
Airborne transmission via respiratory aerosols represents the dominant route for the spread of COVID-19 figure below.) Compare that to the U.S. overall, which never put in place a face-covering policy.
A woman wearing a mask poses on May 31, 2020 in New York City. Government encouraged wearing a mask in public with strong social distancing.
A new study out in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that among all the strategies for reducing transmission, wearing face masks may be the central variable that determines the spread of the virus. “Our analysis reveals that the difference with and without mandated face covering represents the determinant in shaping the trends of the pandemic,” the team, from Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, California Institute of Technology, and the University of California San Diego, write in their new paper, Identifying airborne transmission as the dominant route for the spread if COVID-19. They analyzed the various mitigation measures put in place in the three major centers of the outbreak — Wuhan, Italy, and New York City — from January 23 to May 9, 2020. The team also looked at the slopes of the curves representing the number of new cases, and how they changed after each measure was mandated. (They used linear regression, which some have suggested isn‟t the right analysis to study the relationship.) For instance, in NYC, the stay-at-home and social distancing orders didn‟t do a lot: the curve really started to change after masks were mandatory. (See the
CHART: Daily new confirmed infections in (A) NYC and (B) the United States. The dotted lines represent linear fitting to the data between April 17 and May 9 in NYC and between April 4 and May 9 in the United States. In B, the number in NYC was subtracted from that in the United States. The vertical lines label the dates for social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and mandated facecovering. ZHANG ET AL 2020, COURTESY PNAS
In Wuhan, the response was not only swift, but multiple measures - namely, social distancing, lockdown, and face coverings were put in place simultaneously. In the U.S., it was slower, and importantly, sequential, making it much less effective. “The response to the pandemic was generally slow in the western world, and implementation of the intervention measures occurred only consecutively,” the authors write. “Clearly, the responsiveness of the mitigation measures governed the evolution, scope, and magnitude of the pandemic globally.” The team also looked at how the virus, in droplets and aerosols, travels in the air; how fast it travels; the weather con-
ditions in the respective geographic locations; the “dose” and effectiveness of how it infects the respiratory system; and other variables. "Our results clearly show that airborne transmission via respiratory aerosols represents the dominant route for the spread of COVID-19," said study author Renyi Zhang in a statement. Paired with the data on how the curve seemed to change in response to the mitigation methods, the authors say that face masks are likely the major determinant of how the infection spreads or slows. "Our study establishes very clearly that using a face mask is not only useful to prevent infected coughing droplets from reaching uninfected persons, but is also crucial for these uninfected persons to avoid breathing the minute atmospheric particles (aerosols) that infected people emit when talking and that can remain in the atmosphere tens of minutes and can travel tens of feet," said study author Mario Molina in a statement. A study last month in the same journal showed that just talking loudly in a room released droplets that lingered in the air for eight to 14 minutes. The new study also echoes the update made by the CDC recently, stating that while transmission by infected surfaces (e.g., touching a doorknob that a sick person coughed on) was possible, it‟s not the main route of infection—air is. As a caveat, there may be other variables affecting the shape of the curves in the current study, but wearing masks almost certainly plays a central role in the spread. “We conclude that wearing a face mask in public corresponds to the most effective means to prevent inter-human transmission. This inexpensive practice, in conjunction with social distancing and other procedures, is the most likely opportunity to stop the COVID19 pandemic."
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Story update for observers RESEARCH ARTICLE
Identifying airborne transmission as the dominant route for the spread of COVID-19 Renyi Zhang, View ORCID ProfileYixin Li, Annie L. Zhang, View ORCID ProfileYuan Wang, and Mario J. Molina aDepartment of Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843; bDepartment of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station,TX 77843; cDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712; dDivision of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125; and eDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093 PNAS first published June 11, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2009637117 PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Contributed by Mario J. Molina, May 16, 2020 (sent for review May 14, 2020; reviewed by Manish Shrivastava and Tong Zhu)
Significance We have elucidated the transmission pathways of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by analyzing the trend and mitigation measures in the three epicenters. Our results show that the airborne transmission route is highly virulent and dominant for the spread of COVID-19. The mitigation measures are discernable from the trends of the pandemic. Our analysis reveals that the difference with and
without mandated face covering represents the determinant in shaping the trends of the pandemic. This protective measure significantly reduces the number of infections. Other mitigation measures, such as social distancing implemented in the United States, are insufficient by themselves in protecting the public. Our work also highlights the necessity that sound science is essential in decision-making for the current and future public health pandemics.
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future public health pandemics.
contamination; in contrast, aerosols are efficiently dispersed in air. While transmission via direct or indirect contact occurs in a short range, airborne transmission via aerosols can occur over an extended distance and time. Inhaled virus-bearing aerosols deposit directly along the human respiratory tract.
Various mitigation measures have been implemented to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including widely adopted social distancing and mandated face covering. However, assessing the effectiveness of those intervention practices hinges on the understanding of virus transmission, which remains uncertain. Here we show that airborne transmission is highly virulent and represents the dominant route to spread the disease. By analyzing the trend and mitigation measures in Wuhan, China, Italy, and New York City, from January 23 to May 9, 2020, we illustrate that the impacts of mitigation measures are discernable from the trends of the pandemic. Our analysis reveals that the difference with and without mandated face covering represents the determinant in shaping the pandemic trends in the three epicenters. This protective measure alone significantly reduced the number of infections, that is, by over 78,000 in Italy from April 6 to May 9 and over 66,000 in New York City from April 17 to May 9. Other mitigation measures, such as social distancing implemented in the United States, are insufficient by themselves in protecting the public. We conclude that wearing of face masks in public corresponds to the most effective means to prevent interhuman transmission, and this inexpensive practice, in conjunction with simultaneous social distancing, quarantine, and contact tracing, represents the most likely fighting opportunity to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Our work also highlights the fact that sound science is essential in decision-making for the current and
The novel coronavirus outbreak, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has infected over 4 million people and caused nearly 300,000 fatalities over 188 countries (1). Intensive effort is ongoing worldwide to establish effective treatments and develop a vaccine for the disease. The novel coronavirus, named as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), belongs to the family of the pathogen that is responsible for respiratory illness linked to the 2002–2003 outbreak (SARS-CoV-1) (2). The enveloped virus contains a positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome and a nucleocapsid of helical symmetry of ∼120 nm. There exist several plausible pathways for viruses to be transmitted from person to person. Human atomization of virus-bearing particles occurs from coughing/sneezing and even from normal breathing/talking by an infected person (3⇓⇓–6). Fig. 1. Distinct global trends of the COVID-19 pandemic. These mechanisms of viral shedding produce (A) Confirmed infections and fatalities worldwide. (B) large droplets and small aerosols (3), which Comparison of the confirmed infections and fatalities are conventionally delineated at a size of 5 between China, Italy, and United States. The left axis μm to characterize their distinct dispersion and black color correspond to the numbers of confirmed efficiencies and residence times in air as well infections, and the right axis and red color represent the as the deposition patterns along the human confirmed fatalities. respiratory tract (3, 7). Virus transmission occurs via direct (deposited on persons) or indirect Click here to view complete (deposited on objects) contact and airborne (droplets and aerosols) routes (3). Large droplets Abstract of the Research readily settle out of air to cause person/object
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About THE DOVE THE DOVE is the official newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary International District 3780. The digital publication features “hyperlinks or web-links” which make it a true electronic newsletter/e-bulletin. Distribution: THE DOVE is published in 3 versions: printed, digital PDF, and online. PDF version sent by email to nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotarians and non-Rotarians in the club, in the district, in Philippine Rotary and outside. Posted on social media networks and groups Printed copies for reports
Club of Holy Spirit
First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009 (Vol I, No. 1) Editorial team: Marcia Salvador, TORY 2018-19 Editor
Ric Salvador ,TORY 2013-14 Asst Editor
Contributors
Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse, Holy Spirit Drive, QC
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Story update for observers
Not All Masks are Alike
Use of N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Face Masks Suggested by U.S. Food & Drug Administration And CDC Guidelines 19
Story update for observers
Situationer July 14, 2020
Confirmed Cases and Deaths by Country & Territory 7-14-2020 Philippines 110 Million population, reported 57,545 COVID-19 positive cases, 1,608 deaths, and 20,459 recovered. (525 Cases per 1 M pop); 15 Deaths per 1 M pop; 35,483 Active Cases {57,545 Positive - (20.450 Recovered + 1,,608 Deaths)}; among Active, 333 are Critical Total Tests 1,017,723
NOTE: Significant update by DOH of reported numbers of PH cases, deaths & recoveries last July 13, 2020
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Situationer June 30, 2020
Confirmed Cases and Deaths by Country & Territory 6-30-2020 Philippines 110 Million population, reported 37,514 COVID-19 positive cases, 1,266 deaths, and 10,233 recovered. (342 Cases per 1 M pop); 12 Deaths per 1 M pop; 26,015 Active Cases {37,514 Positive - (10,233 Recovered + 1,266 Deaths)}; among Active, 148 are Critical Total Tests 708,534
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Situationer May 31, 2020
Confirmed Cases and Deaths by Country and Territory On 5-31-2020 the Philippines with its 110 Million population, exhibited 18,086 COVID-19 positive cases, 957 deaths, and 3,909 recovered. (165 cases per 1 M pop); 9 Deaths per 1 M pop; Total Tests 347,592 13,220 Active Cases {18,086 Positive - (3,909 Recovered + 957 Deaths)}
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