COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[BobKowalski]

Why are they asking politely. There should be more weight behind the message. Don’t ask people, force them. Millions in this country will not listen.

I agree it needs to be a lot firmer than this although I am hopeful the vast majority will do the sensible thing.

 

[urban genie]

They need to list what they class as underlying significant health issues that need to isolate for 12 weeks

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

I'd be amazed if not, i suspect they are holding the numbers back until Johnsons update later today. every day the numbers are increasing and wouldnt be surprised to see the number of deaths go up by another 20 today.

One reported in Wales today.

 

[urban genie]

They need to list what they class as underlying significant health issues that need to isolate for 12 weeks

Edit: he just said it kidney and heart conditions and pregnant women.


Though he said those that are told to get flu jabs.

 

[paulchapo]

I agree it needs to be a lot firmer than this although I am hopeful the vast majority will do the sensible thing.

Have you been shopping lately? No way will people voluntarily do anything they are asked.

 

[M18CTID]

I agree it needs to be a lot firmer than this although I am hopeful the vast majority will do the sensible thing.

Forceful or not, the message is loud and clear.

 

[alexmcity]

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/...ndemic-herd-immunity-uk-boris-johnson/608065/

Think that's a well-written article which explains the reasoning behind the UK strategy and also some criticisms.

Think the main difference between the UK and other countries is whether to try to contain the epidemic as much as possible now or to deal with it in a way that helps to control the expected second wave next winter.

Notably, the infamous Spanish flu killed much more people during its second wave, so it is important to prepare ourselves for what is coming next winter. The counterargument is that we'd do better if we gain time to learn more about the virus and stop a potential catastrophe now. Then we will have several months to prepare better for the 2nd wave. We don't know how long immunity against the new CV will last. It's not clear that it will last more than several months, ie. it might be absent come the second wave.

 

[Whymewhynot]

Have you been shopping lately? No way will people voluntarily do anything they are asked.

Trafford centre was absolutely dead yesterday.

 

[mayo31]

They need to list what they class as underlying significant health issues that need to isolate for 12 weeks

It would not matter to some on here, they just want to put the headline on to be the first.
Remember them knobheads at school who always had the gossip and could not wait to spill it.

 

[Manc in London]

My University (York) have just announced that all teaching and all exams will move online for the remainder of the year (we have just finished term). Everything is up in limbo at the moment, as we have just come off the back of 4 weeks strike.

Is Goodricke College bar still the best place to drink on campus?