Coronavirus (2021) thread

[Tim of the Oak]

We’re behaving as if it’s April again. If they’re not going to enforce a lockdown then those of us calling for one have to practice what we preach.

We’ve already had the virus so it’s not for our benefit but people really need to start thinking of the workers on these wards now, as well as the thousands dying.

Enough is enough with the selfishness.

I agree mate. I’ve got shopping in for the week and I go for a mate’s weekly shopping, who has mobility problems. I do other volunteering that I might put on hold as it’s non essential.

I will go out for a walk when the black ice clears but apart from that, that’s pretty much my regime for the next 2 months. I’m doing training, reading and watching films in the house. Not a great existence but better than adding to the overflowing hospital wards.

 

[ayrshire_blue]

We’re behaving as if it’s April again. If they’re not going to enforce a lockdown then those of us calling for one have to practice what we preach.

We’ve already had the virus so it’s not for our benefit but people really need to start thinking of the workers on these wards now, as well as the thousands dying.

Enough is enough with the selfishness.

As much as I agree with you, I don't think it's realistic. Me and you are thinking of the workers on the wards, so are the majority of people, but there's a significant minority who simply do not care and do not want to care. No amount of telling will do, the country or more appropriately the world is full of ignorant, arrogant dick heads.

 

[carlosthejackal]

Shutting schools and universities until at least Feb would be a huge step in the right direction .

 

[Ban-jani]

As much as I agree with you, I don't think it's realistic. Me and you are thinking of the workers on the wards, so are the majority of people, but there's a significant minority who simply do not care and do not want to care. No amount of telling will do, the country or more appropriately the world is full of ignorant, arrogant dick heads.

All we can do is our bit mate.

I haven’t been absolutely squeaky clean with the rules for parts of 2020 but it’s now at such a breaking point I’m going to go beyond what the government have restricted.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Tier 5 by Friday I reckon.
Masks on outside anywhere.
All schools shut.
1 hour exercise a day walking distance from home only.
No option about working from home. If you can, you do.
Redefining of what retail can open.
Golf clubs shut.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

We’re behaving as if it’s April again. If they’re not going to enforce a lockdown then those of us calling for one have to practice what we preach.

We’ve already had the virus so it’s not for our benefit but people really need to start thinking of the workers on these wards now, as well as the thousands dying.

Enough is enough with the selfishness.

There's a line in your post that's a worry, I've been thinking about it quite a bit the last few days.

The time is coming when there'll be another sub-group out there (not you ban) who will be 'fuck it' already had it, why should I care etc.

I'd suggest they'll be more dangerous than the hoax idiots.

 

[crooky]

There's a line in your post that's a worry, I've been thinking about it quite a bit the last few days.

The time is coming when there'll be another sub-group out there (not you ban) who will be 'fuck it' already had it, why should I care etc.

I'd suggest they'll be more dangerous than the hoax idiots.

Can people who've already had it still spread it then? I thought the whole herd immunity idea was based in people not being able to catch it twice.

 

[twosips]

Can people who've already had it still spread it then? I thought the whole herd immunity idea was based in people not being able to catch it twice.

Eventually they'll most likely be able to. I think it's kinda accepted that reinfection will be possible not immediately, but several months down the line in some cases, and longer for others. Some scientists reckon the secondary infection is likely to be less severe though for those reinfected.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Can people who've already had it still spread it then? I thought the whole herd immunity idea was based in people not being able to catch it twice.

My understanding is at the moment with a full body of T/C cells you can't unless you're an anomaly catch it again but can still be a carrier.

 

[Marvin]

You've entirely misread the twitter thread. It's a comparison with sept, not a call for a short circuit breaker.

The point being made is that SAGE called for a circuit breaker in Sept, yet now, when things are far, far worse and the govt is not even doing as much as was recommended back then.

Now, it's clear. Things are close to catastrophically bad. We need to stop everything possible. Immediately. Or the virus will outrun any feasible vaccination programme.

It can win a sprint but unless it evolves it cannot win a marathon. I sense you are flagging.

It will be a good news day tomorrow. Oxford vaccine day. We waited a long time for this.