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Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Explorers(m): 1:14pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
British scientists in Antarctica revealed that their team have enough food to survive 'for years' on the frozen continent if the coronavirus outbreak escalates. UK's Rothera station leader, Michael Brian, also said strict protocols have been put in place to protect the 140-strong team at the base. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8086555/British-scientists-Antarctica-reveal-strict-protocols-place-combat-coronavirus.html?ito=social-facebook 7 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Explorers(m): 1:14pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
They have a high risk of catching the virus if it arrives on the continent as they share a food hall and live in close proximity at the base where outside temperatures can drop as low as -20 degrees Celsius. Further measures to be applied by the British Antarctic Survey include isolating anyone that has a cold, as these can spread quickly on the base. 'We are well protected here and have good procedures in place to look after our health, but our main concern is for friends and family back home, and we are interested to see how the outbreak plays out in the rest of the world,' Mr Brian said. 'If the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate and affect supply lines of fuel and food to Antarctica the base has a contingency plan to "ride out the storm".' 10 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Explorers(m): 1:14pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
Antarctica is the only continent in the world to remain untouched by coronavirus, which has spread to more than 100,000 people globally. 5 Likes
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Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nbote(m): 1:15pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
How many ppl dey go there or dey there sef 64 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by DropsMic(m): 1:31pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
It will freeze before it even gets there Btw, i build professional websites that are tailored to reflect your professional image 63 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nickymezor(f): 1:32pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
I wonder how many ppl live there 9 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nobody: 1:39pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
Nbote: Very manageable population if anything happens. During winter, you have less than 1000 people on the whole of that continent. We are currently in March. That means it should be winter over there right now if my geography serves me right. During summer it rises to over 4000. Mostly scientists from the about 7 different countries that lay claim to territory on Antarctica. 99 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nobody: 1:41pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
Nickymezor: Anything from 2000-5000 people. Depending on the season. But they are not permanent residents. They are mostly scientists from countries like Britain, Ozzieland, NZ, Norway, France, sometimes, Chile and Argentina, Japan, etc etc. Mostly countries with territorial claims in Antarctica. Less than 1000 during winter though. I hope this helps. 149 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nickymezor(f): 2:00pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
mansakhalifa:Yes It does, thanks a bunch 79 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nobody: 2:11pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
Just wow 'Food to sustain them for years'; and someone will call science and scientific discoveries 'lies' while typing from an end product of years scientific research and while I drink chilled water under this hot Lagos sun...pls before you criticize, do carryout a research to resolve/ameliorate something or invent something at least 15 Likes |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Explorers(m): 2:19pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
Nickymezor: Depends on the season, about 1,000-4,000. No permanent residents. Researchers and scientists from about 20 nations of the world have their bases there. 34 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by tillaman(m): 2:44pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
Not surprised |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by wink2015(m): 2:56pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
ONE HUMAN WILL GO AND PROVE THEM WRONG AND CARRY THE CORONAVIRUS TO ANTARCTICA. But good news the virus has not enter Antarctica, one of the coldest continent of the world. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Afobear: 7:46pm On Mar 09, 2020 |
wink2015:not one of the coldest ... It is the coldest 114 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by kponkedenge(m): 2:43pm On Mar 10, 2020 |
I also doubt it has gotten to Greenland yet. I know it is not a continent, but it is also an isolated Island like Antarctica too. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Blakjewelry(m): 8:53am On Mar 11, 2020 |
When is the next flight so make I go dey holiday until its over 4 Likes |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Hotspotbro(m): 12:49pm On Mar 11, 2020 |
Naija should go and put their own base there. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by TallPck1(m): 9:43pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
I have heard this news over and over again. Do they want someone to get the virus to that continent? 38 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Nobody: 9:45pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
Who will carry there... 3 Likes |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by qualityovenbake(m): 9:45pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
Corona virus can't survive in Antarctica because the virus will be trapped in ice and permafrost for centuries. 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Ruggedniggaone: 9:45pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
like if you think one Italian will soon give them share if you think Chinese will be the main distributor there 33 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by IMASTEX: 9:46pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
Relocate things 1 Like |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Abfinest007(m): 9:46pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
hw many con3 1 Like |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Fr33born(m): 9:46pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
Scientists should just swallow their pride and beg God to reveal to them the solution to this rubbish they created. 9 Likes
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Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by UrRealG: 9:46pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
Blakjewelry: I'm thinking the same too. Go there, lay low for a while until this coronavirus madness is over lol 4 Likes |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Cheryph200(m): 9:47pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
Naija politician don see save place to run to 3 Likes |
Re: Antarctica, The Only Continent Without Coronavirus (Photos) by Enoch07: 9:47pm On Mar 12, 2020 |
y our flag no dey there? our scientists Neva reach see? 7 Likes
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