Probably because no one has been in them for 12 weeks
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Coronavirus: Football Discussion Thread
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the talisman
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To be honest, the NHS have done ok , i'm more inclined to think OZ has not really been exposed to the virus yet, neither has NZ.
We’ll agree to differ on the NHS, the experience my elderly parents have had and the UK death rate lead me to believe that the NHS is not fit for purpose, but I don’t want to derail the thread.
Australia has had over 7000 cases of Covid 19, at the beginning there was a real fear that we would see a similar death rate to Europe.
Apart from a high profile fuck up involving a cruise ship all arrivals (including Aussies returning home) were forcibly quarantined for 2 weeks and we had a partial lockdown, which was well observed.
Availability of IC beds and ventilators was tripled (not needed as it happened), testing has been freely available to anyone with any symptoms and we are now relaxing some restrictions around travel etc and currently we have 102 deaths with a 25 million population.
jimmygrimblesboots
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It has the same effect - someone else’s carelessness or stupidity or just plain bad luck hurts or kills somebody.
Sincerely hope you or your family and friends do not suffer any "bad luck"
the-ecstacy-of-eight
Well-Known Member
For what it's worth, my opinion is that the NHS IS fit for purpose, what's not fit for purpose is its funding, nor is the government who allocate said funding.We’ll agree to differ on the NHS, the experience my elderly parents have had and the UK death rate lead me to believe that the NHS is not fit for purpose, but I don’t want to derail the thread.
Australia has had over 7000 cases of Covid 19, at the beginning there was a real fear that we would see a similar death rate to Europe.
Apart from a high profile fuck up involving a cruise ship all arrivals (including Aussies returning home) were forcibly quarantined for 2 weeks and we had a partial lockdown, which was well observed.
Availability of IC beds and ventilators was tripled (not needed as it happened), testing has been freely available to anyone with any symptoms and we are now relaxing some restrictions around travel etc and currently we have 102 deaths with a 25 million population.
You don't need many rotten apples to ruin the barrel. In one respect the fucking idiots (i'm sorry but the tame 'dafties' really is understating things for me) will be a litmus test as to where we really are and thy will be guinea pigs for the scientists trying to understand the mechanics of this virus. From a selfish point of view perhaps i should stay isolated and watch what happens from the sidelines. These protests and the beauty spot crowding will either bring a second wave or create herd immunity . Only last week scientists were saying that there were not enough cases in circulation for a vaccine to be properly tested? Perhaps the government are easing off for scientific as well as financial reasons?
I fully understand the need to ease the lockdown, alot of people are struggling being cooped up for so long, but for financial reasons we need to get the country working again, but easing lockdown will only work for us if we take baby steps and EVERYONE, plays by the rules. To paraphrase a medical term , we really have kicked the arse out of the pants in the first week of easing the lockdown. This has been exacerbated by the recent protests despite pleas from government, medical officials and police. These people are too thick, they don't give a shit or virtue signalling means more . The ones that do, unfortunately will be the ones most likely to die. Not much else to say, i'll just watch for the spike in death rates, the early signs are there. As it stands if things continue as they are , why criticise Liverpool fans for celebrating or gathering outside grounds . Be interesting to see if the police stand back or if there's a rally for Brexit supporters ?
Been saying this all week.
The people out there mass gathering be it in the protests or beaches etc are lab rats.
Restarting has nothing positive about it except getting the dippers over the line
What’s positive about that?
Zubrman
Well-Known Member
It's positively repugnant.What’s positive about that?
It’s ok everyone.
The mayor of Liverpool is happy they fans will listen and is now happy that the potential *title wining game can be played at Anfield.
What’s even more comforting is that the Merseyside Police are also ok with this.
Apparently - they have all agreed that the fans are going to respect the idea of staying at home and not gathering.
The mayor of Liverpool is happy they fans will listen and is now happy that the potential *title wining game can be played at Anfield.
What’s even more comforting is that the Merseyside Police are also ok with this.
Apparently - they have all agreed that the fans are going to respect the idea of staying at home and not gathering.
the talisman
Well-Known Member
For what it's worth, my opinion is that the NHS IS fit for purpose, what's not fit for purpose is its funding, nor is the government who allocate said funding.
I agree about the funding, you don’t spend enough to cope with an ageing population, which has left you with a health service that has not been able to deal with this pandemic.
the talisman
Well-Known Member
It’s ok everyone.
The mayor of Liverpool is happy they fans will listen and is now happy that the potential *title wining game can be played at Anfield.
What’s even more comforting is that the Merseyside Police are also ok with this.
Apparently - they have all agreed that the fans are going to respect the idea of staying at home and not gathering.
Nice early use of the asterisk.