COVID-19 — Coronavirus

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Psychedelic Casual said:
This was interesting, from the article; “...if the disease continues to be as severe as it is now, ‘cold and flu season’ could become ‘cold and flu and COVID-19 season.’”
And; “But the concern that this virus is beyond containment - that it will be with us indefinitely”.
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All that hassle because someone wanked off a bat ffs!
 
SebastianBlue said:
Not Crohns, but an auto-immune disease, unfortunately.
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I have a few of them, but the Crohns is the nasty one (allergic rhinitis and eczema the other 2). All it takes is me getting a bit of a cold, the Crohns flares up and I have to write 3 months of my life off, usually with a few weeks in hospital. Joints end up fucked and I can't move. Then the meds they put me on to sort me out drive me absolutely round the bend.

This Coronavirus would do me in.
 
TheRemainsOfTheDave said:
At the moment most cases are traceable to a source (the patient has been in an area with an epidemic or has been in contact with someone who has). When we start seeing more cases of no clear lineage of infection in two or more continents, then it will then probably be declared a pandemic. This will probably happen but hopefully only when we have a vaccine to stop it in its tracks.

The way the governments and world agencies around the world are coordinating their knowledge is remarkable but of course no comfort to those that have died. Without this setup we'd probably be facing Spanish flu proportions. Of course if the virus mutates .....
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We've got that issue just north of me in Sacramento. Patient who had not traveled in serious condition.
 
Nightmare Walking said:
I have a few of them, but the Crohns is the nasty one (allergic rhinitis and eczema the other 2). All it takes is me getting a bit of a cold, the Crohns flares up and I have to write 3 months of my life off, usually with a few weeks in hospital. Joints end up fucked and I can't move. Then the meds they put me on to sort me out drive me absolutely round the bend.

This Coronavirus would do me in.
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Yeah, I have gotten to know a few people who have Crohns and a few other auto-immune diseases over the last few months. I am sorry you have to deal with any of it, mate!

Unfortunately for me, without my regular medication and the maintenance treatments, things will also get fairly difficult, especially for the missus, even ignoring the complications if I were to contract COVID-19 (which would also likely do me in).

It’s amazing to think that a little over a year ago I would have been concerned about this virus, and still posting on here about it, but my concern would be strictly for everyone else, with utmost confidence in my ability to handle an infection.

How things can change so quickly.
 
SebastianBlue said:
Yeah, I have gotten to know a few people who have Crohns and a few other auto-immune diseases over the last few months. I am sorry you have to deal with any of it, mate!

Unfortunately for me, without my regular medication and the maintenance treatments, things will also get fairly difficult, especially for the missus, even ignoring the complications if I were to contract COVID-19 (which would also likely do me in).

It’s amazing to think that a little over a year ago I would have been concerned about this virus, and still posting on here about it, but my concern would be strictly for everyone else, with utmost confidence in my ability to handle an infection.

How things can change so quickly.
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One thing I have learnt over the last 18 months mate is that we have no control over our lives. We may think we have but in reality we don't. All it takes is being in the wrong place at the wrong time and your life can be flipped upside down in the space of 30 seconds.

Be sensible about things but make the most of every single day. It is a cliche I know but you just don't know whats round the corner. As long as you are still breathing then most things can be sorted out.
 
They are totally bullshitting on the numbers for me. An Italian footballer has it and two pro cyclists, what’s the chances of that out of 800 so called diagnosed in Italy? The Iranian Minister? Again what are the chances that he is one of the people unfortunate enough to get it? I’ve got a feeling this is going to explode this next week or so. I’m going to Wembley fully masked up ! I worry about my mum on this. She has COPD and would be in big trouble if she got this.

Ive had clients on to me all day today too. These markets are a nightmare! I’ve rarely seen panic on the markets like this and being doing the job 30 plus years.
 
Nightmare Walking said:
One thing I have learnt over the last 18 months mate is that we have no control over our lives. We may think we have but in reality we don't. All it takes is being in the wrong place at the wrong time and your life can be flipped upside down in the space of 30 seconds.

Be sensible about things but make the most of every single day. It is a cliche I know but you just don't know whats round the corner. As long as you are still breathing then most things can be sorted out.
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Completely agree.

As I say to my missus, “always try to maintain Zab energy.”

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Millwallawayveteran1988 said:
They are totally bullshitting on the numbers for me. An Italian footballer has it and two pro cyclists, what’s the chances of that out of 800 so called diagnosed in Italy? The Iranian Minister? Again what are the chances that he is one of the people unfortunate enough to get it? I’ve got a feeling this is going to explode this next week or so. I’m going to Wembley fully masked up ! I worry about my mum on this. She has COPD and would be in big trouble if she got this.

Ive had clients on to me all day today too. These markets are a nightmare! I’ve rarely seen panic on the markets like this and being doing the job 30 plus years.
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Although for different reasons (as I am not a trader), I have been receiving far more inquiries from clients, as well.

And some from organisations that are known for keeping their powder dry, which is not the best sign for what is to come in the market, regardless of how the outbreak progresses.
 
mikemcfc said:
Anyone spotted a new angle for the conspiracy theorists yet? I am not one, but that idea to make a man-made solution while making it look natural to cull out the biggest growing demographic which happens to be the biggest drain on governments and health care cash would fit their agenda.
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Add to the Inheritance Tax coffers while they are at it!
 
mikemcfc said:
Anyone spotted a new angle for the conspiracy theorists yet? I am not one, but that idea to make a man-made solution while making it look natural to cull out the biggest growing demographic which happens to be the biggest drain on governments and health care cash would fit their agenda.
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Reddit has nothing on Bluemoon Off Topic!
 
mikemcfc said:
Anyone spotted a new angle for the conspiracy theorists yet? I am not one, but that idea to make a man-made solution while making it look natural to cull out the biggest growing demographic which happens to be the biggest drain on governments and health care cash would fit their agenda.
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I hadn’t noticed many youngsters among the Chinese leadership. Most of them seem a bit long in the tooth, at risk of being among the culled
 
cibaman said:
I hadn’t noticed many youngsters among the Chinese leadership. Most of them seem a bit long in the tooth, at risk of being among the culled
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Not to be drawn in as i said i'm not a consp. theorist but if you were the ones releasing it, would you not have the antidote first? I don't think they would be that short-sighted.
 
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