Only if you have a persistent cough or a fever. That's literally all 111 asks.

Originally Posted by: Retron 

The stress and anxiety is crippling. Seeing my kids talk about football, wanting to be a vet, wanting a new bookshelf... is very hard right now. Their entire future is not going to be what they think it will, and over the coming months they may well lose grandparents and maybe even me.

On thermometers.. our trusty ear one was playing up a bit. I bought a new one a couple of weeks ago. Very glad I did. I've assigned a separate cap for each family member (no way to use a new one each time).

Originally Posted by: NickR 

It can be hard going with young kids when you get a bit uptight with what is going on. My grandparents were my son and daughters age around WW2. I think if they got through that + subsequent rationing we can face down a tough 6 month period. Keep positive! 

Originally Posted by: bowser 

It can be hard going with young kids when you get a bit uptight with what is going on. My grandparents were my son and daughters age around WW2. I think if they got through that + subsequent rationing we can face down a tough 6 month period. Keep positive! 

Originally Posted by: bowser 

If I weren't in a certain risk group, I would be calmer. If I also understood my risk more fully, that would also help.

Originally Posted by: NickR 

 If I weren't in a certain risk group, I would be calmer. If I also understood my risk more fully, that would also help.

Originally Posted by: NickR 

Ridiculous scenes in Tesco Colney Hatch this morning. Shelves cleared like there's been a riot. The selfishness of some people filling their trolleys with multiple packs and leaving none for others is staggering. (Plus so much for getting here early to avoid crowded spaces.) pic.twitter.com/CIhJexaYul

— Michelle Davies (@M_Davieswrites) March 14, 2020

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

I can't speak for Nick but if you suffer from stress and anxiety in certain situations it is not simply a case of "keeping positive" or "manning up". 

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

It is almost certain they will unless there is something seriously unusual with this virus. In fact if they do not have immunity the chances would also be we could not develop an effective vaccine.

Originally Posted by: doctormog 

Do we know for certain this herd immunity thing is actually the plan?

The govt has mentioned herd immunity but they have also mentioned social distancing and flattening the curve.

Originally Posted by: Quantum 

   Just to add, because someone no doubt had measles or chicken pox twice!  There may be the odd case of someone getting it again, just as with any viral infection, although it’s rare and second time round symptoms tend to be less severe. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

I can't speak for Nick but if you suffer from stress and anxiety in certain situations it is not simply a case of "keeping positive" or "manning up". 

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

  Ahh, I thought I was the only one who can never work out the 100 year difference!  

Originally Posted by: Caz 

And  yes I acknoledge the science may be behind it. But there is also new and interesting data from SK, taiwan, China, hong kong and Singapore. Their method clearly worked so why risk a strategy that is acclaimed in academic circles but has never actually been tested, at least on a large societal scale?

Originally Posted by: Quantum 

A good friend with "bipolar" addresses this kind of misunderstanding with a splendid game to be used when annoyed by someone who did not understand the condition. The rules are simple. Take it in turns to say a word/phrase/expression along the following lines:

Cheer up.

It's not that bad.

Pull yourself together.

There are lots of people a lot worse than you are.

You must make an effort.

Don't be so negative all the time.

Look on the bright side.

You've nothing to worry about.... etc.

You keep going until you collapse in hysterical laughter.

Best not played whilst driving!

You could probably invent a Covid-19 version of this if self-isolated/quarantined.

Roger

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 

Well, like everyone else here, I do feel nervous about HMG's plan.

Is part of it not being clear about what the plan is?

And  yes I acknoledge the science may be behind it. But there is also new and interesting data from SK, taiwan, China, hong kong and Singapore. Their method clearly worked so why risk a strategy that is acclaimed in academic circles but has never actually been tested, at least on a large societal scale?

Originally Posted by: Quantum 

And  yes I acknoledge the science may be behind it. But there is also new and interesting data from SK, taiwan, China, hong kong and Singapore. Their method clearly worked so why risk a strategy that is acclaimed in academic circles but has never actually been tested, at least on a large societal scale?

Originally Posted by: Quantum 

Not to worry. The US stock market had its biggest rise in history yesterday. 

BIGGEST STOCK MARKET RISE IN HISTORY YESTERDAY!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 14, 2020

Originally Posted by: Gavin D 

It can be hard going with young kids when you get a bit uptight with what is going on. My grandparents were my son and daughters age around WW2. I think if they got through that + subsequent rationing we can face down a tough 6 month period. Keep positive! 

Originally Posted by: bowser 

FFS

He might as well say it’s lighter in the morning than it is at night.

Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 

ALSO: What is to say they can't regroup, increase capacity over the summer and then engage in exactly the same tactics when the second wave comes - tactics that have proved successful? And this time with more capacity and understanding.

Originally Posted by: NickR 

 The argument seems to be their method hasn't worked - it has simply delayed the true onset of the virus which will be worse as a result.

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze