You can't just bring back retired medical staff,they have to have their knowledge reviewed and skills updated,that all takes time and why would they want to go back to a stressful job,file under the same lip service on NHS staffing and 40 new hospitals
Yeah, because the NHS has been coping just fine until this coronavirus business.You want policy forever to be based on possible Armageddon around the corner at any given time, give the political point scoring a day off.
What did he say?I am not a big fan of John Oliver, especially after his recent comments about City (he is a Liverpool supporter)
He basically did a full round of City bingo whilst being a guest on an even ****er version of Soccer Saturday on NBCSN.What did he say?
He's certainly got the right accent for a dipper.I am not a big fan of John Oliver, especially after his recent comments about City (he is a Liverpool supporter),
False. It is never “right”. ;-)He's certainly got the right accent for a dipper.
It will be very interesting to see how the FA, PL, EFL, and UEFA handle the matches remaining in the various competitions. I am not sure this plan would be workable should players or club staff contract the virus (even though, based on current evidence, most would more than likely not be at risk for a severe case, they could spread it to others that could then transmit to people who are at higher risk).
It’s quite telling that this is their “worst case” scenario, though, not surprising.
The government is undoubtedly dragging its feet, no surprise there. But part of the problem is that in this country they need the consent and cooperation of the public. They can’t impose restrictions like China, the public don’t blindly follow government instructions as in Japan. And public opinion is at least 30 days behind the facts on the virus. They really should be restricting large public gatherings now, but they won’t do it until there are thousands of cases and quite few deaths. Calls for self isolation will continue to fall on deaf ears. Blame the government by all means, they deserve it. But it’s also the British culture that stops them from taking effective action.Washing your hands is good advice, but making that the ****ing totality of the guidance from the government is farcical. We’re still looking for the a real, reasonable, comprehensive response... though, none of us are holding our breathe.
No - I just don't think its at all safe to run an NHS with 100% bed occupancy and massive staff shortfalls - and thats without the threat of a pandemic ffs ! The problem is the govt have conditioned people to accept a lower standard of NHS performance as normal and have zero extra capacity built in. If you go into a garage workshop some days there isn't a lot to do but your local BMW dealer knows that working staffing to align with the lowest demand means you lose custom when someone tries to book a service and are told there are no bays available but they may fit you in in 2 months time.....the driver doesn't care if some days the mechanics get an hour off to read sat in the sun or to kick a ball about they are paying for a service - as are we with the NHS - and reasonably expect the service to be there when its needed and as advertised.
This virus is not mild for a proportion of those who get it and it will absolutely hammer hospitals if it becomes widespread.We don't need extra hospital capacity because this virus is mild and doesn't cause most people any big problems. Isolation and stopping the spread is far more important as most people without health issues can ride out the virus at home.
If it gets worse then the money should go to funding GP appointments over the phone or by Skype or even to make home testing available... Things like that.
The main people who use doctors are older people and older people are most at risk from this virus. Having older people mixing with others in GP surgeries and hospitals is a recipe for disaster.
It will be very interesting to see how the FA, PL, EFL, and UEFA handle the matches remaining in the various competitions. I am not sure this plan would be workable should players or club staff contract the virus (even though, based on current evidence, most would more than likely not be at risk for a severe case, they could spread it to others that could then transmit to people who are at higher risk).
It’s quite telling that this is their “worst case” scenario, though, not surprising.
We don't need extra hospital capacity because this virus is mild and doesn't cause most people any big problems. Isolation and stopping the spread is far more important as most people without health issues can ride out the virus at home.
If it gets worse then the money should go to funding GP appointments over the phone or by Skype or even to make home testing available... Things like that.
The main people who use doctors are older people and older people are most at risk from this virus. Having older people mixing with others in GP surgeries and hospitals is a recipe for disaster.
Seasonal flu deaths this year 82974
corona virus deaths this year 3120.
silly comparison
Well frankly the comparison is meaningless Covid has so far hit one small part of one country in a big way which has taken extreme measures to prevent it's dissemination which look like they are going to be unsuccessful, flu is present in the whole world since the beginning of the year. Every indication is that Covid is going to be a lot more dangerous than seasonal flu.well thought out post