Dorscon - Orange: When You Wish You Built Your WA Business 2 Years Ago
Yesterday Friday, February 7th, 2020, the Singapore raised its disease outbreak response level to Orange. The reasons for this is because the novel Coronavirus (nCoV) has now spread further within the country, with three new cases announced of unknown origin.
This raises concern as four people here have been infected with the virus who have no known links to previous cases or travel history to China. This makes it difficult to control the spread of the disease if more unknowns increases.
DORSCON: ORANGE
DORSCON or ‘Disease Outbreak Response System Condition’, is a color-coded framework to indicate the present disease situation. It also provides what needs to be done to prevent and reduce the risk of infections.
This is a national response plan to prepare, prevent and response for a pandemic.
DORSCON takes into account both disease severity and spread to predict the impact on the community. Risk assessment for includes:
- The current disease situation globally
- How transmissible the disease is
- How likely it is to arrive in Singapore
- What impact it may have on the local community
Singapore have experienced two pandemics since 2000.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003
- H1N1 influenza in 2009
Coronavirus is now the third.
DORSCON ORANGE has cause gatherings and meetings to be canceled. It has also caused some "panic" reaction with a rush to stocked up on necessities.
It is to control the spread of the disease and not a curfew. So, this panic response is really unnecessary but people will react and in some cases over-react.
What does this have to do with WA?
WA is a bug-free business and the only one I can spend my time on now.
My brick and mortar consulting and training business is taking a hit, as my seminars and workshops are being canceled and postponed.
My plans are to spend the next week working online. Time to accelerate the building of my Influenza and pandemic free business.
My regional meetings will also risk being canceled now that Singapore is among the top 3 countries hit with this virus after China and Japan.
These are times when I wished I built my WA business 2 years ago and have steady income coming in...
If you are still wondering if you should build an online business, read "WA is a Bug-Free Business" blog post (link provided above).
We are certainly praying for the disease to be under control fast.
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Hey Stanly,
Thank you for update on whats happening in your neck of the woods. Sounds very alarming but your wise head saw this coming and your contingency planning I am sure is well advanced of others. Sometimes there is not much one can do as events make us reactive when we were born proactive people. You can only do your best under the circumstances and I trust you are and are doing that. Stay safe!
R.
Yes, we can only plan and react based on what unfolds day to day. Hopefully things settle down soon and infection reduces so there is more certainty.
Stanley,
Great informative. This getting pretty serious for it to go to Orange in a matter of 2 weeks.
Isn't the government doing anything to control the spread of the virus? Are they making quarantine mandatory for the people with the virus?
Last I heard there were over ten diagnosed cases here in the US and all have been quarantined for a period of at least 14 days.
Barbara
Yes, effort has been raised and therefore Dorscon Orange. Some large group events cancelled and school activities also cancelled. Temperature taking for all group events mandatory. 14 days quarantine for all who have be traced to identified cases.
Do everything you can to keep yourself healthy and safe. Don't take any unsafe chances when trying to help people because it would make you less valuable to the cause. If you have anytime at all, this would be a good time to further build up your traffic so that when it does come to an end you will be in a money making position. All & in All, Stanley I wish your & yours the Very Best.
Hi Stanley,
Great post! But it's painful and sad to see people catching a disease like this and dying, and there is virtually nothing that you can do to save their lives. And it's even more frightening and gut-wrenching to hear about that and realizing that it's about time we catch it ourselves. And I agree with you, we can only and all pray God for a break with a cure! We also need to find alternative means to earn our living by staying home and working from there.
Wow, I can see why you (Stanley) are thriving at Wealthy Affiliates to make it happen here. Congrats just before you hit it big here in the form of success!
Thanks and our prayers are with you, my friend,
Charles
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I'm sorry this is affecting your business, Stanley. I've seen so much positiveness through your posts, that I'm sure you'll be successful! Looks like you need to change your direction for a bit, which is what you've done. The very best to you. Remember all the positive things you've taught us, okay?
Thanks, Joanie. Appreciate your encouragement.
Yes, I need to adapt and make some changes from a business perspective. However, life and lives are more important. We are praying for healing for those who are infected and prevent the spread of this virus and an end to this pandemic.