COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[blueparrot]

Maybe changes next week.


Lockdown must remain in place for now - FM


"We want to see data in the days ahead that confirms a very clear downward trend," says the first minister.

She wants to see what the R Number looks in a week from now and if the NRS figures next week show another fall in the number of deaths.

"We have concluded that the lockdown and the associated regulations must remain in place for now."

She points out the Scottish government can make changes before the next legal review in three weeks time.

The first minister points out: "I am as anxious as anyone to restore some degree of normality to our lives as soon as possible and to reduce the harm we know the lockdown is doing."

 

[sir baconface]

Can’t believe that you didn’t call him a ****

He wanted to socially isolate him ;)

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Just had the text advising I'm in a high risk category and need to shield myself.

I would say better late than never, but blimey that's worrying.

 

[Chippy_boy]

I believe the more than half of all adults/27 million figure includes those who are furloughed, claiming benefits, public sector workers or pensioners.

If it includes people on benefits and pensioners then yes that could possibly be correct. But we were paying them anyway, so it's highly misleading to include them.

 

[Chippy_boy]

I bet you would you picky old bugger...

Happily married me mate, so no, I wouldn't.

 

[purplenose]

Happily married me mate, so no, I wouldn't.

Haha fair play to you.

 

[BlueAnorak]

What colour ?

A revolting reddy orange

 

[lancs blue]

Just had the text advising I'm in a high risk category and need to shield myself.

I would say better late than never, but blimey that's worrying.

Yes, not what anyone needs right now. Was that text from your GP? It makes me wonder if they're moving the goalposts with regard to those requiring shielding.

 

[kevin horlocks wand]

Calling all financial advisors why are the Bank of England announcing the deepest recession since records began, no update on vaccines and treatment , a 3 week extension to lockdown but the FTSE is nearly 6000?

why?

 

[worsleyweb]

Calling all financial advisors why are the Bank of England announcing the deepest recession since records began, no update on vaccines and treatment , a 3 week extension to lockdown but the FTSE is nearly 6000?

why?

15 percent drop in gdv this year 16 percent growth next year - the world will soon again next year and people will still make money.

 

[kevin horlocks wand]

15 percent drop in gdv this year 16 percent growth next year - the world will soon again next year and people will still make money.

so it’s just people piling in now before the expected surge ?

 

[goatersnipple]

Are beer gardens going to be allowed to open .I cant see how they can

 

[bluemoon32]

Give over, anyone who would'nt give that a good rattling is a massive gaylord.

Haha, haven't heard that phrase since i was in school, 35 years ago

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Yes, not what anyone needs right now. Was that text from your GP? It makes me wonder if they're moving the goalposts with regard to those requiring shielding.

I think they just forgot to include me up to now as I fitted the original criteria. They're advising shielding to June 30th in the text.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Just been out to buy bread and milk.
Fuck me there must be some parties planned this weekend.
Crates of booze being bought. One woman in front of me bought £39 of sausages!

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I think we’ll be in lockdown again by August if we plan on relaxing restrictions next week. We’ve handled this all wrong, lockdown should have meant lockdown. No fucker let out unless they’re a key worker, a key worker isn’t a plumber fitting some sinks or a sparky putting up some lights.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Are beer gardens going to be allowed to open .I cant see how they can

No chance.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Calling all financial advisors why are the Bank of England announcing the deepest recession since records began, no update on vaccines and treatment , a 3 week extension to lockdown but the FTSE is nearly 6000?

why?

It's already lost 1,500 points from February. There is no reason to assume the economy will not rebound at the moment.

 

[lancs blue]

I think they just forgot to include me up to now as I fitted the original criteria. They're advising shielding to June 30th in the text.

Jeez that could have been bad - just as well you've probably shielded yourself recognising that you fitted the criteria.

 

[somapop]

It's been 'relaxed' since the start of the week. First traffic jam I say in for nigh on 2 months yesterday (rare trip to the shop).
I'll take all that nonsense about wanting to be around people back. I'm a fully paid up Isolationist now! :)

This is a vid posted by that virologist Peter Kolchinsky on twitter (I find really fascinating).
I would'nt necessarily call it positive but certainly informative:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health...cebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr

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