Summarised by Centrist
A comprehensive analysis by Bloomberg News reveals a global surge in communicable diseases following the COVID pandemic. This confirms that people worldwide are experiencing more frequent illnesses.
The study, conducted with the disease forecasting firm Airfinity Ltd., shows that at least 13 infectious diseases, including the common cold, measles, and tuberculosis, are surpassing pre-pandemic levels by manyfold.
The report cites “climate change, rising social inequality and wrung-out health-care services” as reasons, which are ”contributing in ways that are hard to measure.”
Scientists are baffled.
Researchers also cite the concept of “immunity debt”, where pandemic lockdowns and social distancing reduced exposure to routine pathogens. Immune systems are reportedly more vulnerable upon re-exposure. Additionally, disruptions in vaccine administration and increased social inequality are cited to have exacerbated the situation.
Experts also claim the decline in routine vaccination during the pandemic has led to spikes in preventable diseases like measles and pertussis. Millions of children are missing immunisations.
Countries like the United States are seeing a 40% increase in influenza cases post-COVID, while China reports a 45-fold rise in whooping cough cases.
Editor’s note: In NZ, this phenomenon is reflected in rising ED visits. While we do not know if vaccines are to be blamed, to cite “climate change” and ignore any discussion of the vaccine (even to rule it out) is irresponsible reporting, at best.
For us, this (again) highlights the need for an inquiry into the previous government’s COVID response with comprehensive terms of reference to help restore trust and answer questions.
