COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[TCIB]

This virus has not got a proper hold in the Americas or Africa yet but it will. These populations will keep the threat of repeat outbreaks globally as a high probability.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

i still dont understand, maybe im dense. But wouldn't it be prudent to stop many tens of thousands of people congregating in one place with an infectious disease doing the rounds, no matter where we are on the curve?

On a cold logical numbers basis: yes

On a 'don't annoy people by causing disruption before it's necessary' basis: debatable.

The government approach seems to be not to contain it, which would need Italy-type action, but instead to 'manage' the growth.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Ireland going into lockdown from 6pm today till 29 March

Varadkar: schools colleges and childcare facilities will close from tomorrow, outdoor gatherings more than 500 shd be cancelled. Where possible work from home, business meetings on line where possible.

Listening to the briefing live now.
Knew it was coming. I'll be heading home shortly and working from home until further notice.
I was of the opinion that I would do this anyway from next week, as I'm travelling three hours a day on public transport which is basically a petri dish.
The wife's parents are elderly and in bad health and she is pretty much doing the job of a carer as well as her own job.
It would only be a matter of time before I'd pick it up and bring it home if this got out of hand.

I welcome these measures.

The question of Cheltenham has just arisen and returning race goers at the press briefing.
Nothing specific and not addressed directly but a daily meeting and briefing to be held from here on in, whereby the likes of events abroad and population movements will be monitored.
There is also a recommendation that indoor gatherings of 100 or more should not go ahead if not necessary.(Concerts/museums/pubs etc.) unless social distancing can be assured.

There is panic buying starting already and is being reported in all the major supermarkets. Retailers have assured the government that the supplies are there and there is no need to stock pile.
Human nature being what it is though. People will do what people do.

 

[chaddblue]

The Who at the MEN on Monday postponed until later in the year

 

[Tricky_Trev]

The Who at the MEN on Monday postponed until later in the year

I know they are in the spotlight a lot at the moment but I’m not sure the World Health Organisation needs to tour the UK. Only right to scrap it.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Ok. Partial lockdown :)

Systems still need people to function. It’s more about limiting contact and slowing the spread so systems can still cope.

Also a lot of the measures are recommendations at the moment. Restaurants pubs etc., aren't being closed but social distancing is being recommended.
I haven't had a directive from work to work from home, but I'm going to anyway.

 

[shemnel]

On a cold logical numbers basis: yes

On a 'don't annoy people by causing disruption before it's necessary' basis: debatable.

The government approach seems to be not to contain it, which would need Italy-type action, but instead to 'manage' the growth.

i understand the need to manage a curve, and also the need to manage people's anger or economic impacts, but i cannot reconcile some leisure activity such as Cheltenham going ahead. Just cant!

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

The Who at the MEN on Monday postponed until later in the year

Supposed to be going to the one in Dublin next Wednesday. Doubt it now.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Well, either a brave or very stupid decision from Johnson that. How many are we wanting to die Boris for any sort of action to be taken?

 

[abu13]

Makes me laugh that the USA ban all travel from Europe with the exception of the one country that appears to be doing fuck all about containing the spread of the virus.