Friday, December 31, 2021
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Fear not, Omicron is here to save the world
Omicron is spreading much faster than its predecessors but is less severe and infected people may not require hospitalization. However, many countries are suffering from the Singapore type of kiasu syndrome (ks). They closed their borders to foreigners even though these people are vaccinated and already had the booster shots. If it goes on like this, then the economies will be battered so bad to the extent where they may go bankrupt. Stop adopting the ks, open the borders and let tourists into the countries and you will prosper like never before. But first, treat the virus, in this case Omicron as a flu. Do not fear and have the guts to be the first to liberate your country from this "plan-demic"!
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Omicron dashes hope of airline industry recovery
It has been two years and the Covid-19 virus aren't going away. Current variant called Omicron has mutated from the deadly Delta parent. Omicron is at least three times more infectious and transmissible than Delta.
Due to the transmissible nature of Omicron, many countries are again closing their borders. Japan does not allow foreigners to enter its country, USA requires a Covid19 test 24 hours before arrival, Singapore make it mandatory for inbound travelers to be tested daily for seven straight days upon entry etc.
The closing of borders and banning travelers into the countries will have a negative impact on the airline and tourism sectors. SIA shares has taken a hit again after gaining some ground before the appearance of Omicron.
The question now is how long more this pandemic will go away? With the new variant, my guess is....for a long time. Then what will happen to our beloved SIA??