Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period

… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).

… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)

… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)

… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor.

VIRUS EXPLOSION: Coronavirus cases in UK leap to 85 as medical chief warns ‘significant epidemic likely’ and Brits ‘will die’. Videos

Richard Wheatstone 4 Mar 2020, 14:00 Updated: 4 Mar 2020, 16:57 thesun.co.uk

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CORONAVIRUS cases in Britain have seen their biggest 24-hour spike to date with the number of confirmed infections now at 85.

Three of the new cases involve patients infected within the UK as health experts warn a ‘significant pandemic’ could be just weeks away.

The 32 new cases represent the biggest daily hike in the virus as its spread appears to be accelerating across the UK.

Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England and Wales, said: “29 patients were diagnosed who had recently travelled from recognised countries or from recognised clusters which were under investigation.

“Three additional patients contracted the virus in the UK and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad.

“This is being investigated and contact tracing has begun.”

The Department of Health confirmed more than 16,500 people have so far been tested.

It comes as:

England’s Chief Medical Officer warned a number of Brits will die in a ‘significant epidemic’

NHS hospitals at highest level emergency & told to test all critical patients

Schools could be shut for months and police scaled back in worst-case scenario

Cases across the world set to top 100,000 with more than 3,000 dead

Earlier today, Professor Whitty warned the UK will experience a number of deaths as the outbreak takes hold.

He said: “It’s much more likely than not that we’re going to deal with a significant epidemic.

“It is almost certain there will be more cases, probably a lot of cases, and we would expect some deaths.

“It’s when it’s going from person to person to person and then we pick it up – that’s what we mean by community transmission.

“It is likely that will be happening, if not now, but soon. I think it’s likely to be happening at the moment, not definite.”

The health chief added commuters and shoppers wearing face masks will have ‘little effect’ on stopping the spread of the virus.

The World Health Organisation has advised healthy people should only wear a mask if they are taking care of someone suspected to have the virus.

People who have been diagnosed with coronavirus or who are ill after returning from an affected area are advised not be out in public – with or without a mask.

The Queen did not wear gloves as she carried out her duties at Buckingham Palace today, after covering her hands for the first time while handing out gongs yesterday.

The Monarch shook hands as she met the President of Malta George Vella and his wife Miriam in the palace’s 1844 room.

A royal source said Buckingham Palace is following Government advice.

NEW CASES CONFIRMED

NHS North Cumbria today confirmed a hospital worker in her 30s and her boyfriend contracted the virus during a trip to northern Italy but has not had any contact with patients.

Two cases were also confirmed in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, after a couple returned from an Italian break.

Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester also revealed a patient has tested positive for the virus.

One confirmed case in Scotland is understood to work at Aberdeen-based Food Standards Scotland.

It is not known what duties the employee had carried out after returning from Italy.

Kingston Academy in Surrey became the latest school to confirm a pupil has tested positive for coronavirus after recently returning from an affected area overseas.

Accountancy giant Deloitte closed part of its offices in Holborn, London, today after a member of staff tested positive following a holiday in Asia.

Meanwhile, employees at Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset have been told a Chinese national working at the plant in recent weeks has tested positive after returning to his homeland.

An EDF Energy spokesman said: “Public Health England has advised that there is a very low risk to Hinkley Point C employees or their contacts from the colleague who developed coronavirus after returning to China.”

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday urged Brits to thoroughly wash their hands, protect elderly relatives and follow public health guidance in a bid to slow the spread of the virus.

It is hoped by delaying the peak of infections until the summer it will ease pressure on the NHS, which could be forced to bring doctors and nurses out of retirement to deal with cases.

The NHS has declared its highest level of emergency to fight the disease.

The elderly are most at risk from the virus and doctors are urging people to stay away from vulnerable relatives if they are ill.

The death rate from coronavirus in China – where the virus first spread – has been ten times higher in over 70s compared to those aged under 59.

Brits have been warned a worst-case scenario could see up to 80 per cent of the population catching the virus.

Police could be told not to deal with low-level crime and only focus on serious cases to make sure they can keep up with their work.

The Army could be drafted in to guard high-profile sites such as Parliament and Buckingham Palace, allowing armed cops to be reassigned to other duties.

Schools could also be closed for up to three months – putting this summer’s A-Level and GCSE exams under threat.

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