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The Beast from the East
15 March 2020 19:09:12


 


 


I personally think this lack of social interaction will kill my dad especially quicker than Covid-19.


I hate this. 


 


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Agree. No point copying Ireland now. Its too late. Let it rip and see if the plan works


I often joke with the pub crowd that the only way I will lose my beer gut is if the pubs close and there is nothing else to do but go for walks


Looks like I can test that theory soon


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
Gavin D
15 March 2020 19:16:34

Tim A
15 March 2020 19:17:22


 


I would imagine that is because they are only testing the more serious cases now?


Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 


 


Do we know what the procedure is Italy ? E g if you are fit and young and have the symptoms are you tested? Here you wouldn't be . 


Tim
NW Leeds
187m asl

 My PWS 
The Beast from the East
15 March 2020 19:23:32


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
Whether Idle
15 March 2020 19:24:00

 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51645902


26th February - Italy had broke the 400 case barrier.  We broke it around Wednesday 11th, so we are around 2 weeks behind, at best.


This is an appalling scenario and it is now.


I tend not to worry but this is stressing me.


Dover, 5m asl. Half a mile from the south coast.
Gavin D
15 March 2020 19:25:12
France have reported 29 new deaths since yesterday

A new daily high after 18 on Friday 13th
Heavy Weather 2013
15 March 2020 19:28:59
I tried to do my normal weekly shop today, but also wanted to stock up on essentials.

The shelves were stripped bare in Sainsbury’s. Fresh produce and staples. People were walking around in a daze. I couldn’t focus as so much was missing.

There is a such a strange atmosphere at the moment.

I popped to my grans today. I kept two meters distance at all times and was constantly washing my hands. It was heartbreaking as couldn’t even give her a cuddle. I just felt I needed to see her and make sure she had everything she needed.


Mark
Beckton, E London
Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.
Roger Parsons
15 March 2020 19:31:04


 


Agree. No point copying Ireland now. Its too late. Let it rip and see if the plan works


I often joke with the pub crowd that the only way I will lose my beer gut is if the pubs close and there is nothing else to do but go for walks


Looks like I can test that theory soon


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


I lost 2 stone on an ICU ventilator last year, Beast. No walking involved. I hope you don't have to do it that way.


R.


RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
llamedos
  • llamedos
  • Advanced Member Topic Starter
15 March 2020 19:32:01


 


Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I know what it is like around here at the moment. She want want to try joining one of the WhatsApp groups - there is probably one for her street. Someone on it may be prepared to give some paracetamol to her. 


Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

Thank you for that suggestion Brian; I'll explore that avenue 


"Life with the Lions"

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Maunder Minimum
15 March 2020 19:33:41


 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51645902


26th February - Italy had broke the 400 case barrier.  We broke it around Wednesday 11th, so we are around 2 weeks behind, at best.


This is an appalling scenario and it is now.


I tend not to worry but this is stressing me.


Originally Posted by: Whether Idle 


No point getting stressed about it Que Sera Sera.


Some of us saw it coming a couple of months ago - I give you Quantum.


Anyhow, for a bit of light relief, read Rod Liddle in the ST today and here is another insightful piece:


https://unherd.com/2020/03/no-prejudice-is-not-our-greatest-enemy-coronavirus-is/?tl_inbound=1&tl_groups[0]=18743&tl_period_type=3


 


 


New world order coming.
Saint Snow
15 March 2020 19:34:19



I'm sorry to hear that, too, Saint!

I'm no longer able to see my Mum at a nursing home, following a massive stroke last year. I'm very glad they're protecting the vulnerable, something I'm accepting, but it looks like I won't be able to see her anymore.  


Originally Posted by: ozone_aurora 


 


Look, I'm not after sympathy as many are in a far worse position than me.


I hope your mum is ok, and all too soon you're able to see and hug her. Same goes for everyone else in such a position. 


 



Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan
Maunder Minimum
15 March 2020 19:36:43


 


Agree. No point copying Ireland now. Its too late. Let it rip and see if the plan works


I often joke with the pub crowd that the only way I will lose my beer gut is if the pubs close and there is nothing else to do but go for walks


Looks like I can test that theory soon


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


Ireland has ordered its pubs to close from today. Now that is serious!


New world order coming.
Maunder Minimum
15 March 2020 19:37:47


 


It seems that the lockdown has not worked?


Originally Posted by: ozone_aurora 


China demonstrated that there is @ a two week lag.


New world order coming.
Arcus
15 March 2020 19:38:37
Others have mentioned about setting up online shopping for elderly relatives and friends, the other thing I've done is get my elderly rellies set up with Skype or FB video messenger. Might make the bit of a difference to not feeling that isolation in the long term.

Also I think a push for broadband providers to cut BB rental over the next few months is called for.
Ben,
Nr. Easingwold, North Yorkshire
30m asl
Gooner
15 March 2020 19:38:51


 


Hope not


I don't want my pub to close. I will go mental 


Please Cummings, keep the beaches open like the Mayor of Amytiville


 


 


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


Chief Brody wont be happy 


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


Gavin D
15 March 2020 19:41:10

Hampshire remains top of the Local Authorities/NHS Regions list in England for the most confirmed cases at 53



  1. Hampshire - 53

  2. Kensington and Chelsea - 40

  3. Westminster - 35

  4. Hertfordshire - 32

  5. Southwark - 30

  6. Lambeth - 26

  7. Barnet - 25

  8. Oxfordshire - 24

  9. Surrey - 23

  10. Camden - 22


19 areas have 1 confirmed case

ozone_aurora
15 March 2020 19:42:38


 


 


Look, I'm not after sympathy as many are in a far worse position than me.


I hope your mum is ok, and all too soon you're able to see and hug her. Same goes for everyone else in such a position. 


 


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Hi Saint, thanks for your reply. I agree with your posts-wasn't meant to criticise you. I was just looking for someone to talk to, but my social skills are poor. Wish you and everyone here the best and be able to pull though this. :) 

Maunder Minimum
15 March 2020 19:42:51

Something to lighten the mood:


 



New world order coming.
NickR
15 March 2020 19:42:55


 


China demonstrated that there is @ a two week lag.


Originally Posted by: Maunder Minimum 


Struggling to find it now, but saw some data on twitter (proper source) that showed a region that brought in strict movement restrictions in Italy earlier is now showing the gains of doing that with better numbers.


Nick
Durham
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Gooner
15 March 2020 19:43:35


Hampshire remains top of the Local Authorities/NHS Regions list in England for the most confirmed cases at 53



  1. Hampshire - 53

  2. Kensington and Chelsea - 40

  3. Westminster - 35

  4. Hertfordshire - 32

  5. Southwark - 30

  6. Lambeth - 26

  7. Barnet - 25

  8. Oxfordshire - 24

  9. Surrey - 23

  10. Camden - 22


19 areas have 1 confirmed case


Originally Posted by: Gavin D 


Oxfordshire still sitting in the top ten


Looking at the full list its seems to me its very much a Midlands South event currently 


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


xioni2
15 March 2020 19:43:46

Others have mentioned about setting up online shopping for elderly relatives and friends, the other thing I've done is get my elderly rellies set up with Skype or FB video messenger. Might make the bit of a difference to not feeling that isolation in the long term.

Originally Posted by: Arcus 



I think everyone should try to make sensible plans now for elderly relatives and friends in terms of groceries, meds,  comms etc. Even some neighbours might need help in the next 2 months.

Polar Low
15 March 2020 19:45:09

Crikey Welsh schools may close for 16 weeks 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51896536


 


 

Maunder Minimum
15 March 2020 19:45:59


 


Oxfordshire still sitting in the top ten


Looking at the full list its seems to me its very much a Midlands South event currently 


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


Mostly people who go skiing at half term.


I read today that @ 30k Brits are stranded in French ski resorts currently. Silly asses should not have gone - I would not have done.


New world order coming.
xioni2
15 March 2020 19:48:29


 I read today that @ 30k Brits are stranded in French ski resorts currently. Silly asses should not have gone - I would not have done.


Originally Posted by: Maunder Minimum 


I wouldn't have either, but there was no official advice against it. Perhaps you could see it as a British contribution towards establishing French herd immunity?


Saint Snow
15 March 2020 19:49:46



Hi Saint, thanks for your reply. I agree with your posts-wasn't meant to criticise you. I was just looking for someone to talk to, but my social skills are poor. Wish you and everyone here the best and be able to pull though this. :) 


Originally Posted by: ozone_aurora 


 


Hey, I wasn't taking your post as criticism. I was just struck with a sense of guilt that people were sympathising with me when others are having a way tougher time.


Here if you need to talk - as are numerous other UIA regulars who are mostly a bunch of good people. 




Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan

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