COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[aguero93:20]

An increasingly frustrated and depressed dickead now. It’s not a good mix.

Have a wank mate, you'd be surprised at the benefits of a racing fever.

 

[oakiecokie]

National Trust to close parks from midnight

NEWS: Delighted that 4,000 nurses and 500 doctors have signed up to return to the NHS in the first 48 hours of our call. Brilliant support in our national effort tackling #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8IPJE1Pj6g

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 21, 2020

Flights into New York City airports and Philadelphia temporarily suspended

Puerto Rico confirms first death

Puerto Rico says a passenger on the Costa Luminosa cruise ship has become the first person in the US territory to die after contracting coronavirus.

Georgia declares one-month emergency situation

Italy deaths increase by 793 in a day

Pret says it is temporarily closing all of its UK shops from tonight

Guatemala orders curfew

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-89-new-cases-in-wales-takes-uk-total-past-4-000-11961367

My daughter has just this minute boarded her flight from the States back into London and then travelling back into Manchester tomorrow.

 

[kaz7]

"There are significant numbers of people who have died but whose death hasn't been attributed to the coronavirus because they died at home or in a nursing home and so they weren't swabbed," said the mayor of Bergamo, Italy Giorgio Gori [Reuters, Milan])

As i have been saying and getting pelters for

 

[MCFC_ Phil]

A) They did hide it for a period of time until they couldn’t. The WHO released info, based on what the Chinese government told them, saying it wasn’t evident humans could give it to other humans. This was end of January, when he had already spread significantly.

B) Spanish Flu was called that purely because Spain weren’t at war and therefore didn’t put out propaganda, as they had no troops to keep fighting. It didn’t start there and they just had it similarly to everyone else. This flu was started by Chinese custom and tradition in that region, they didn’t get a grip of these wet markets and therefore it’s not comparable to the unfairness of Spanish Flu being named as such.

Item B totally correct

 

[goalmole]

I think the numbers are going to mirror italy.This virus will be bad once it reaches the numerous asian communities.how do they self exsclude when most families have there kids there mums and relatives all living under the same roof?.

My family is probably typical of the scenario you seem to envisage.
I'm Asian.
I have a wife and 4 kids. I also have a 78 year old mother that lives with us.
I saw this thing coming.
We started stocking up with food and essentials roughly 2 months ago. We didn't tell anyone about it because we were afraid of being laughed at.
We discussed a plan of what to do if this became a reality.
3 weeks ago I stopped my mother leaving the house, the risk having been explained to her.
One advantage of mum living with us is that she doesn't need to go out to shop and she doesn't need people to visit to shop and look after her.
One week ago we kept the kids off school, told friends, acquaintances and family what we were doing and asked them to keep away for the duration. Had been invited to a wedding, so we rang them to say we wouldn't be coming.
I have totally stopped work and we are now in total isolation as far as we can be.
It's not families living together that is the problem, it's people's willingness to be vigilant and being prepared to do what is necessary to avoid unnecessary contact and ride this out.
I have to agree that what we are doing isn't typical of everyone but it's not about how many people live together it's about awareness.

 

[jay_mcfc]

As i have been saying and getting pelters for

Stay strong, Karen. We're all thinking of you.

 

[jay_mcfc]

My family is probably typical of the scenario you seem to envisage.
I'm Asian.
I have a wife and 4 kids. I also have a 78 year old mother that lives with us.
I saw this thing coming.
We started stocking up with food and essentials roughly 2 months ago. We didn't tell anyone about it because we were afraid of being laughed at.
We discussed a plan of what to do if this became a reality.
3 weeks ago I stopped my mother leaving the house, the risk having been explained to her.
One advantage of mum living with us is that she doesn't need to go out to shop and she doesn't need people to visit to shop and look after her.
One week ago we kept the kids off school, told friends, acquaintances and family what we were doing and asked them to keep away for the duration. Had been invited to a wedding, so we rang them to say we wouldn't be coming.
I have totally stopped work and we are now in total isolation as far as we can be.
It's not families living together that is the problem, it's people's willingness to be vigilant and being prepared to do what is necessary to avoid unnecessary contact and ride this out.
I have to agree that what we are doing isn't typical of everyone but it's not about how many people live together it's about awareness.

Good on you, mate. Top work.

 

[Indaparkside]

Stay strong, Karen. We're all thinking of you.

Creeping fucker:)

 

[Renneronline]

My son and his family have it, I only found out today, my other son and his family are in lockdown but as yet not showing any symptoms. The family who have it, his wife and middle girl, 8, went to London last wednesday/thursday week (11th/12th) and symptons appeared last Monday (16th)...the girl seems to be the carrier, she went to visit friends on her return, the family unfortunately have it, then went to see her other grand parents, the grandfather now has pneumonia and was sent home from A&E on the 19th. Told if his condition worsens to go back. The tragedy goes on...On Sunday afternoon they all went for a meal, AND YES those who attended have also had symptoms, my ex-wife and her husband BOTH work at an hospital...but don't know how they are... a stupid trip to London, beyond me why they went...pointless me shouting off, doesn't help anyone, it's a nightmare!!!

One child has affected 10 adults, 5 children, that I know of...hearing this, doesn't make me feel positive at all.

Anyone out there not believing, thinking this isn't 'much'...it could quite easily be happening right now and you'd be unaware of anything.

The advice my son gave me is exactly what you can read below. Thanks to @chaddblue for posting this.

I'd suggest to copy and paste it onto a text file or word doc print the thing out and stick it on the fridge door, and spread it around when and where you can on your other social media channels.

All the children affected had slight temperature rises and headaches and seem to be over it according to what he says.He's 45 and wife ...gawd dunno, 35 maybe...atrocious but hey ho, my other son is 40 and his wife's 40 later this year, but as I've said not as yet showing anything. The other grandparent with the pneumonia in his late 50's.

Living 30 miles away I get over every other week, and decided a couple of weeks ago it wouldn't be great for me to go out of area and come back here unaware that I might have been carrying the thing...of course I told 'em but the lads thought I was being a bit extreme!!! I wondered why no one was answering my calls and emails, never dreamt it was this !

Finally, some sensible advice.

Good advice from a UK Consultant working with Covid19 in Italy

“What I have seen a lot of are recommendations for how to try to... avoid getting coronavirus in the first place -- good hand washing, personal hygiene and social distancing -- but what I have NOT seen a lot of is advice for what happens if you actually get it, which many of us will. So as your friendly neighborhood Nurse let me make some suggestions:

You basically just want to prepare as though you know you’re going to get a nasty respiratory bug, like bronchitis or pneumonia. You just have the foresight to know it might come your way!

Things you should actually buy ahead of time (not sure what the obsession with toilet paper is?):
Kleenex,
Paracetamol,
whatever your generic, mucus thinning cough medicine of choice is (check the label and make sure you're not doubling up on Paracetamol)
Honey and lemon can work just as well!
Vick vaporub for your chest is also a great suggestion.

If you don’t have a humidifier, that would be a good thing to buy and use in your room when you go to bed overnight. (You can also just turn the shower on hot and sit in the bathroom breathing in the steam).

If you have a history of asthma and you have a prescription inhaler, make sure the one you have isn’t expired and refill it/get a new one if necessary.

This is also a good time to meal prep: make a big batch of your favorite soup to freeze and have on hand.

Stock up on whatever your favorite clear fluids are to drink - though tap water is fine you may appreciate some variety!

For symptom management and a fever over 38°c, take Paracetamol rather than Ibuprofen.

Hydrate (drink!) hydrate, hydrate!
Rest lots. You should not be leaving your house! Even if you are feeling better you may will still be infectious for fourteen days and older people and those with existing health conditions should be avoided!
Ask friends and family to leave supplies outside to avoid contact.

You DO NOT NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL unless you are having trouble breathing or your fever is very high (over 39°C) and unmanaged with meds. 90% of healthy adult cases thus far have been managed at home with basic rest/hydration/over-the-counter meds.

If you are worried or in distress or feel your symptoms are getting worse, ring 111 and they will advise if you need to go to hospital. The hospital beds will be used for people who actively need oxygen/breathing treatments/IV fluids.

If you have a pre-existing lung condition (COPD, emphysema, lung cancer) or are on immunosuppressants, now is a great time to talk to your Doctor or specialist about what they would like you to do if you get sick.

One major relief to you parents is that kids do VERY well with coronavirus— they usually bounce back in a few days (but they will still be infectious), Just use pediatric dosing .

Be calm and prepare rationally and everything will be fine. Share this as it's great advice!"

 

[kaz7]

Stay strong, Karen. We're all thinking of you.

Thanks