COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[AlgarveBlu]

Sadly yes, all those Americans rushing back when flights were cancelling will wish they stayed where they were.
No national health service, queues for more guns. Its not going to be good

The scenes for spring break in Florida last week was like a benefit concert for Covid19 - Good effort Don!

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Sadly yes, all those Americans rushing back when flights were cancelling will wish they stayed where they were.
No national health service, queues for more guns. Its not going to be good

Trying to apply logic, I think the US healthcare system is wholly inadequate to deal with a widespread epidemic within its borders. Whilst ostensibly of a generally high standard, their system is too fragmented and disjointed and the historical absence of free healthcare at the point of delivery will provide a cultural obstacle that will be difficult (maybe even impossible) to overcome, even if such a limitation is temporarily lifted. They have (I suspect) the largest population on the planet with (largely self-inflicted) underlying health issues, principally centred around morbid obesity, which this disease will cut a swathe through, as well as their elderly who comprise a significant part of their population.

Think their numbers will be far worse than ours, as we seem to be running a co-ordinated policy around hospitals etc.

This will, in turn, give rise to significant public order issues, which present particular problems due to widespread gun ownership and the prevailing culture which encourages their use.

It could get very ugly indeed.

 

[jay_mcfc]

Trying to apply logic, I think the US healthcare system is wholly inadequate to deal with a widespread epidemic within its borders. Whist ostensibly of a generally high standard, their system is too fragmented and disjointed and the historical absence of free healthcare at the point of delivery will provide a cultural obstacle that will be difficult (maybe even impossible) to overcome, even if such a limitation is temporarily lifted. They have (I suspect) the largest population on the planet with (largely self-inflicted) underlying health issues, principally centred around morbid obesity, which this disease will cut a swathe through, as well as their elderly who comprise a significant part of their population.

Think their numbers will be far worse than ours, as we seem to be running a co-ordinated policy around hospitals etc.

This will, in turn, give rise to significant public order issues, which present particular problems due to widespread gun ownership and the prevailing culture which encourages their use.

It could get very ugly indeed.

They will be far worse than ours but we'll have to judge against size of population too. Belgium and Indonesia look in a bad way too.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Sorry, I don't understand- are you doing your grocery orders of perishable and fresh food with Morrisons via Amazon Prime?

Haha heard it all now.

 

[goatersnipple]

Just watching bbc news.
They will look to see if more needs to be done as far as social distancing.
Why the fuck are we not in a complete lockdown now

 

[Blue Hefner]

There is madness about but sometimes depends when you go out. I left the house at 7am to tend to a community garden (that I volunteered at before the virus stopped the group). I knew I wouldn’t come into contact with anyone at that time.

I then went to work on a friend's garden for the rest of the day but they just stayed in the house. When I’m not working I just stay in my house. Being self-employed these days means I can’t afford to stay in 100% percent of the time (unless a lockdown is mandated) and I’m mitigating the risks.

I’m not saying people shouldn’t go out. I’d advise against going to a park where goodness how many people will be there to feed the ducks.

I’d also question someone who still thinks their little girl will find a venue for the birthday party

 

[117 M34]

Is it OK to go to the barbers for a haircut?

 

[BlueHammer85]

Is it OK to go to the barbers for a haircut?

apparently that’s a no go

 

[Tim of the Oak]

I’m not saying people shouldn’t go out. I’d advise against going to a park where goodness how many people will be there to feed the ducks.

I’d also question someone who still thinks their little girl will find a venue for the birthday party

I agree mate. People who are either oblivious to the risks or feel it is their obligation to be in the company of others place themselves and their families at greater risk.

it’s sad to see that at least 40 Priests have died in Italy and they won’t get a burial. Maybe they saw it as their calling to keep in contact with their local communities and they were in the high risk (70 plus) age group.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Is it OK to go to the barbers for a haircut?

Got mine cut much shorter than normal last Thursday.

 

[Chippy_boy]

He is a very good example of how people can create scenarios that benefit them personally. You can convince yourself of most things if you really want something bad enough.

His position on Brexit was shameful enough already. Complete disregard for any and all logic and very unfortunately given a regular platform for his ludicrous opinions by the BBC. Shameful. We should have just ignored the twat and never give him air time. Or air for that matter.

 

[Blue Hefner]

I agree mate. People who are either oblivious to the risks or feel it is their obligation to be in the company of others place themselves and their families at greater risk.

it’s sad to see that at least 40 Priests have died in Italy and they won’t get a burial. Maybe they saw it as their calling to keep in contact with their local communities and they were in the high risk (70 plus) age group.

So sad. When this is over there will be some extraordinary stories of communities coming together, and I imagine there will be loads similar to one you mention

 

[peoffrey]

apparently that’s a no go

Whoops. I went yesterday.

 

[cibaman]

Is it OK to go to the barbers for a haircut?

Apparently Chinese hairdressers have been using selfie type sticks on their brushes and hairdryers. I might go hippie if they do that with scissors

 

[give it to gordon]

Are places of worship still open ?

That would seem mad if they are

 

[i8rags]

Sorry, I don't understand- are you doing your grocery orders of perishable and fresh food with Morrisons via Amazon Prime?

Yes mate, whatever is available at Morrison is available if you download the amazon “prime now” app. Amazon release slots early doors for the day your on, so no pre booking Technically.
you will likely be told no slots available but keep your basket today and first job tomorrow go to check out and time slots are available.
I filled basket yesterday after a friend tipped me the nod, checked out 06.30 today stuff on route got 12./13.00 slot

 

[antspider]

Apparently Chinese hairdressers have been using selfie type sticks on their brushes and hairdryers. I might go hippie if they do that with scissors

I have dreadlocks , so no worries for me on the barbers issue :)

 

[cibaman]

Just watching bbc news.
They will look to see if more needs to be done as far as social distancing.
Why the fuck are we not in a complete lockdown now

Its been suggested that they were going to lockdown London but because it was leaked it provoked panic buying, people trying to get out of the capital etc When it comes in they’re hoping to catch people unawares

 

[Deleted member 77198]

I thinks they are going to get it worst.

With the delay of our government and the total stupidity of our citizens, I think we will be up there with them n’all.

 

[SilverFox2]

And more worryingly, our curve is currently steeper. So if we use your logic, and take Italy without Lombardy, then we're a lot steeper.

Lockdown must be imminent.

It would seem our "Lombardy" area is London.so how would that affect your statistics I wonder.
Agree that lockdown is imminent though at least it should be.