COVID-19 — Coronavirus

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I just hope that the government follows the advice of experts and doesn’t make stupid decisions for political reasons like Trump’s been doing. So far, other than Boris saying he’s going to carry on shaking hands, they seem to be doing ok.
 
I suspect this week will be one where the govt have to clarify the message. At present its been a very mixed message of taking all precautions we can vs don't panic and carry on as normal. I suspect this is due partly to no one really knowing how bad it is/will be, and pressure not to tank the economy and bring the country to a halt.

Agree mate. Shutting the schools, esp primary schools will be the biggie though, cos who’s gonna look after the children all day? Parents take time off work, or oh, here’s an idea, Granny & Grandad can look after them ...
 
I think it is time to stop going to games if you are in bad health at least,until the dippers win the league,maybe next weekend if we lose the next 2 games,they will not play games behind closed doors,we have to bear in mind that cases are still low and we have a chance to try and nip it in the bud so need to be sensible but don't panic,unfortunately humans are selfish and will do what suits them,we have to be made to stop doing things and i don't see our governmnt being as strict as say italy
The FA/prem/broadcastors are meeting with govrnment health advisors tomorrow,i predict nothing will happen,there is too much money at stake to ban crowds from games,since when have they done anything that makes sense to every other fucker

The money at stake is immensely greater if they don’t take the precautions though, now.

We may not start the next PL season at all unless we improve the precautions drastically.
 
Agree mate. Shutting the schools, esp primary schools will be the biggie though, cos who’s gonna look after the children all day? Parents take time off work, or oh, here’s an idea, Granny & Grandad can look after them ...

Well Royton and Crompton school in Oldham is closed tomorrow because someone who works there has tested positive for it so its already starting....
 
Thanks for sharing it, I mentioned it earlier today but didn't have time to translate it all. Didn't know someone on reddit already had.
Im dubious about the veracity of that long essay from the Bergamo doctor. Its got all the hallmarks of Facebook bullshit to me. Im not downplaying the significance or danger this virus and it's spread presents, but Im calling bollocks about that long post
 
Well Royton and Crompton school in Oldham is closed tomorrow because someone who works there has tested positive for it so its already starting....

Yep, so are lots of parents then gonna need to take the day off? Is that a primary? If so I guess they will.
 
Im dubious about the veracity of that long essay from the Bergamo doctor. Its got all the hallmarks of Facebook bullshit to me. Im not downplaying the significance or danger this virus and it's spread presents, but Im calling bollocks about that long post
Are you saying that the post is fake or that the doctor is exaggerating the situation?
 
Im dubious about the veracity of that long essay from the Bergamo doctor. Its got all the hallmarks of Facebook bullshit to me. Im not downplaying the significance or danger this virus and it's spread presents, but Im calling bollocks about that long post

Hope you’re right. Not sure I agree with you at all, but I hope you’re right
 
I think it is time to stop going to games if you are in bad health at least,until the dippers win the league,maybe next weekend if we lose the next 2 games,they will not play games behind closed doors,we have to bear in mind that cases are still low and we have a chance to try and nip it in the bud so need to be sensible but don't panic,unfortunately humans are selfish and will do what suits them,we have to be made to stop doing things and i don't see our governmnt being as strict as say italy
The FA/prem/broadcastors are meeting with govrnment health advisors tomorrow,i predict nothing will happen,there is too much money at stake to ban crowds from games,since when have they done anything that makes sense to every other fucker

As you have sadly proved, even a week ago it was dodgy going to such a large event.

Today there were crowds of 70 plus and 50 plus thousand crowds in the North west of England. The fact that that was allowed is in my opinion sheer bloody criminal stupidity. As you say greed is a big player in this as well.
 
Agree mate. Shutting the schools, esp primary schools will be the biggie though, cos who’s gonna look after the children all day? Parents take time off work, or oh, here’s an idea, Granny & Grandad can look after them ...
Yep. My folks are in their 70's and dad has a few of the usual health issues that make him vulnerable. Biggest risk to them is probably my sis dumping an ill grandchild on them while she goes to work.
 
I’ve been keeping up on this topic on here over the last week as someone who’s recently had pneumonia and to my shame still smokes ( yes I’ve tried and tried to stop) one moment I’m ok with things the next I’m scared. There’s a big underling problem what’s hardly been touched on is people’s place of work , what should folks do if they’ve got to look after loved ones and not be able to go in work ? The department of employment must come out and give a directive to companies and not leave it to each individual company to decide on who gets paid and who doesn’t as I know which way that will go. And that goes to personnel who think they have this horrible virus but.... is not guaranteed sick pay only ssp then some will just go to work as it’s bad enough having this without worrying about paying your rent or mortgage.

Hope the lady on here makes a full and speedy recovery and well done to you for shearing you experience and giving advice in a what must be a worrying and stressful time.
Hope you all stay safe.
 
Man in his 60's with underlying health problems has died in north manchester hospital after coming back from Italy

278 cases in the UK now
 
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