COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[AlgarveBlu]

Anyone with a spare hour might want to watch this:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p059y0p1/contagion-the-bbc-four-pandemic

It was made in 2018 and modelled the effect of how a new virus might impact the UK. They modelled an R0 (transmission rate) of 1.8, which is probably lower than that for COVID-19. If you only have a few minutes, watch from 57:30. They assumed (randomly) it starting in Hazlemere.

it’s a good watch that, interestingly they reported a positive case yesterday in Haslemere so looks like they are keen on taking their modeling of this to the next level

 

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Anyone with a spare hour might want to watch this:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p059y0p1/contagion-the-bbc-four-pandemic

It was made in 2018 and modelled the effect of how a new virus might impact the UK. They modelled an R0 (transmission rate) of 1.8, which is probably lower than that for COVID-19. If you only have a few minutes, watch from 57:30. They assumed (randomly) it starting in Hazlemere.

Pretty shocking that. Thanks!

However, washing hands 5 to 10 times more often than normal has a huge effect on transmission rate and numbers infected which could be down to 30M from 43M, whilst fatalities could be down from around 900k to about 30k (if I understood it correctly?) which is good and would relieve the pressure on the NHS, which has to be the priority.

Get washing!

 

[Cheesy]

Why is the infection rate seemingly dropping off quite drastically in China?

 

[abu13]

Mrs who works at Wythenshawe hospital just messaged me to say just had a confirmed case

Will be on the news later probably

Just been announced by the M.E.N.

 

[abu13]

Why is the infection rate seemingly dropping off quite drastically in China?

The people recording the numbers are locked in their houses and not allowed out :)

 

[Phil1]

I could do with a dose of this to take my mind off my gout that's flared up the last few days. Fuck me it hurts!!

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

Why is the infection rate seemingly dropping off quite drastically in China?

Winnie the Pooh climbed a tree and is distributing his magical Maoist Manuka honey. Curing the masses.

 

[Manchester la la la la]

Just been announced by the M.E.N.

Does this award me ITK status on blue Moon? Haha

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

I could do with a dose of this to take my mind off my gout that's flared up the last few days. Fuck me it hurts!!

Oooh sorry to hear that. I get it mildly, and occasionally, and it's awful, my dad gets it real bad. Funnily I was feeling it start yesterday but seems fine today.

 

[cibaman]

I have a business trip planned to Rome to support a workshop installation from March 16th.. Not sure whether it's wise to go...

If you were an Italian living in Italy you’re chances of getting the virus are still very low. People returning from Italy seem to be a different matter!