考えてほしいのだが、腰そのものを使う運動というのはほとんど無い。それは、腰というのは上半身と下半身の連結部分であり、運動機能を持たないからである。そして、上半身と下半身での血流が滞ると、次第に腰への負担が溜まっていく。最終的には些細な動きが”the last straw”(最後の一撃)となり、ぎっくり腰が発症するのだ。その意味で、腰とは上半身と下半身の機嫌に左右される可哀そうな弱者であるということができる。
South Korea, which has the highest infection tally in Asia outside of China, is testing more than 10,000 people a day, the fastest pace globally. Researchers there began developing a virus test kit at the end of January — when Korea had less than 10 infections — aided by a fast-track regulatory approval system that was set up after the MERS outbreak in 2015.
Efficient testing has allowed South Korea to isolate and treat infected people early, thereby slowing the virus’ spread and lowering the mortality rate to less than 1%.
The South Korean response is stronger because it is open to criticism and examination. That’s why their economic situation is likely to improve faster, along with their public health. It’s working for Moon politically, as well. Trump might want to think about that before saying coronavirus will just “go away,” like he did Tuesday.
Democracies strike a balance between personal liberty and government responsibility. Our citizens live better lives because they are promised dignity and entrusted with truth. Our values are not what make us vulnerable; they are what make us strong. The only thing we have to do is live up to them.
On the other hand, Japan drew criticism for not testing enough people, which raises the prospect of scores of undetected infected people remaining un-quarantined and spreading the virus more widely.
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