COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[mexico1970]

I'd love to know how the German's are counting their deaths. Are they only counting those that died of the virus that didn't have any other health problems to put the death down to?

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I shall of course get my coat bud.

 

[aguero93:20]

I like you my friend

Is fearr tú agam mo chairde

 

[kalouk]

I think it would be helpful if the government released a comprehensive list of the measures that the public need to take with no if's, buts or maybe's. They could add links to the forms business need to fill in to apply for the help being offered for example. The media could up their game as well, I don't need Vanessa Feltz or Stanley Johnsons advice about the virus they should be hammering home the facts that the government have released and explaining them sensibly. While many people may have a decent understanding of the virus many are getting more confused which I think adds to the panic.

 

[cibaman]

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Even once we've dealt with the virus it's hard to see how the global economy won't be many times more fucked than it was in 2008.

Short term, yes. But should recover faster. This isn’t a structural issue as it was in 2008

 

[mexico1970]

I think it would be helpful if the government released a comprehensive list of the measures that the public need to take with no if's, buts or maybe's. They could add links to the forms business need to fill in to apply for the help being offered for example. The media could up their game as well, I don't need Vanessa Feltz or Stanley Johnsons advice about the virus they should be hammering home the facts that the government have released and explaining them sensibly. While many people may have a decent understanding of the virus many are getting more confused which I think adds to the panic.

Idris Elba has had it so it must be OK for everyone else, in fact this is the new thing to talk about if you're a sleb, it puts you on the map as someone has 'been there bought the t shirt'.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Do wish you’d quote. I keep reading such posts and for some reason start taking it personally. Suddenly feel guilty about having offended someone. :-)

I did quote, mate.

Do you have someone on ignore? :-)

 

[SilverFox2]

First, you’ve not pointed out where I have belittled anyone, so I think it is fair to say your original assertion was not accurate.

Second, I didn’t say he couldn’t post however he liked, I was indicating why I thought his post was not needed, misguided and unhelpful. Which is my right based on your stance.

You seem to just dislike my posts in here given your previous posts about and to me, to be honest, and there’s not much I can do about that other than challenge your inaccurate statements directly via civil discourse, as I am now.

Is it possible the complaint occurs when you correctly have to moderate rather than post a normal opinion?
I have often thought that there should be some sort of special heading when that occurs to prevent misunderstandings.
By the way please continue posting in your own special way, we all value your contributions Seb.

 

[creditunionhero]

boris has a little list...

I think he will need a bigger list by the time this is all over!

 

[kaz7]

The government will tomorrow air its first TV adverts as part of the public awareness campaign on the coronavirus pandemic.

The adverts are a ramping up of ministers' efforts to inform Britons about how they should respond to coronavirus.

They build upon existing adverts already on radio, online and on billboards.

In the 40-second TV adverts, England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty explains the government's latest advice for those who suspect they might be infected

Hope it is a bit more forceful,the time for being polite with the public is over

 

[SebastianBlue]

Is it possible the complaint occurs when you correctly have to moderate rather than post a normal opinion?
I have often thought that there should be some sort of special heading when that occurs to prevent misunderstandings.
By the way please continue posting in your own special way, we all value your contributions Seb.

Could be the case at times. I am not sure if it is with @Indaparkside — he would have to say. But it is something I can pass on to Ric to see if it makes sense.

It is difficult, as I do try to do most of my moderation via engagement rather than formal action, so I don’t want to lose that route with a special heading that makes one of my posts seem more serious than it actually usually is, if that makes any sense.

And thanks, mate — I’ll assume “special” is a good thing (though Inda and a few others would likely disagree). ;-)

Inda — to avoid further monopolising the thread, I am happy to discuss your concerns via PM if you feel that would be helpful.

 

[Marvin]

This video from inside an Italian hospital might upset you but we need to see it.

There were signs that the number of new cases in Italy were stabilising but they increased today. Their measures are having some effect. We need more encouragement for the health workers.

Surely it must begin to moderate soon. If you look at China curve and the date when Wuhan went into lockdown, the number of new cases starts to fall after about ten days. That was one City though. In Italy we have different regions all at different stages in the epidemic.

People in the UK need to see this to prepare for what we will see here. We need to see Italy recover somewhat so that we know that when it hits here in its full force that the period of suffering will be brief.

 

[aguero93:20]

Could be the case at times. I am not sure if it is with @Indaparkside

I'd stick my head out here Seb and point out that I think Inda is a decent bloke.

 

[SebastianBlue]

I'd stick my head out here Seb and point out that I think Inda is a decent bloke.

Not saying he isn’t, mate — I was saying I didn’t know if it was just a misunderstanding with @Indaparkside (basically I can’t speak for him) and he would have to say whether it was for him.

 

[kaz7]

Tracker if you want to see cases in your area and where else they are in the country

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...cases-are-in-your-area-updated-daily-11956258

 

[meltonblue]

Good point mate.

And I’m sure my sister and step dad, who live with my mum, would have it by now if it was.

Yep that too. I’d have infected my entire office!

 

[mexico1970]

Tracker if you want to see cases in your area and where else they are in the country

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...cases-are-in-your-area-updated-daily-11956258

Glad I don't live in Shetland.

 

[marco]

any financial bods on here?,,was wondering with the state of the economy and the risk of the pound becoming less valuable every day, if you say had 10k in cash would you be better buying a physical item such as a car to retain certain value

 

[Nellies left peg]

Are the British that much more idiotic than people on mainland Europe?
You don't necessarily need the army. Close all shops apart from food, close pubs, cinemas etc and the people you mention will have nowhere to go.

Agree there mate. If nowhere is open the dickhead can't go to these places. Like those Idiot brits on the news in Spain.

 

[aguero93:20]

Not saying he isn’t, mate — I was saying I didn’t know if it was just a misunderstanding with @Indaparkside (basically I can’t speak for him) and he would have to say whether it was for him.

That's fair enough, I've all the time in the world for the lad so if he spoke up he had fair grounds.

 

[aguero93:20]

any financial bods on here?,,was wondering with the state of the economy and the risk of the pound becoming less valuable every day, if you say had 10k in cash would you be better buying a physical item such as a car to retain certain value

Economy is fucked, hold onto your cash.