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Ulric
22 March 2020 10:21:29

Some in here might want to consider this.

Originally Posted by: NickR 


I have been discussing this elsewhere. This is the sort of thing you see in history books in the "unbelievable nasty stuff foreign governments did to their people whilst they thought no-one was looking" pages.

To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Henri Poincaré
xioni2
22 March 2020 10:21:46

I'll be patronising and advise people to go for a nice, long walk today. It's a glorious day!


 

nsrobins
22 March 2020 10:21:51

Decent article (maybe already posted) explaining how reducing R to just 0.6 would make a huge difference:
From what I’ve seen, R is nowhere near low enough yet.

https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-the-hammer-and-the-dance-be9337092b56


 

Neil
Fareham, Hampshire 28m ASL (near estuary)
Stormchaser, Member TORRO
Gavin D
22 March 2020 10:22:14

Hopefully the new drug (SNG001) will enter patient trials this week in England.

They have high hopes it will help the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

Heavy Weather 2013
22 March 2020 10:24:06
What further evidence does the government need.

Yesterday they urged people not to panic buy at their daily press conference and yet today we have huge numbers of people queuing at supermarkets.

I now feel that even keeping schools open for support workers is now a grave error of judgement.
Mark
Beckton, E London
Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.
doctormog
22 March 2020 10:27:06

What further evidence does the government need.

Yesterday they urged people not to panic buy at their daily press conference and yet today we have huge numbers of people queuing at supermarkets.

I now feel that even keeping schools open for support workers is now a grave error of judgement.

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 


It’s not just for that. Up here at least many of the schools are open for pupils to complete coursework and extra assessments, throughout the coming week.

Aberdeen
Current conditions (personal WS) 
Justin W
22 March 2020 10:27:46


 


I really don't think we'll reach these levels, but what do I know! My ignorant guess is tens of thousands and even that could be an overestimation.


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


None of us knows but you can virtually guarantee that it will not be on the low side that you suggest. The scenes in resorts yesterday were horrifying - millions remain blissfully or wilfully ignorant of the unfolding disaster. They are nailing on a massive crisis in the NHS which will see brutal triaging.


What is also clear is that HMG’s catastrophic early handling of this will cost us thousands of lives.

Yo yo yo. 148-3 to the 3 to the 6 to the 9, representing the ABQ, what up, biatch?
Joe Bloggs
22 March 2020 10:30:43


I'll be patronising and advise people to go for a nice, long walk today. It's a glorious day!


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


Yes. It’s about the only thing that’s safe. I plan to do exactly that. 


My other half cancelled his 30th party last night (obviously). Instead we had three members of family round for a meal. Moving forward even that now feels irresponsible and it will be the last time I see my family for a while. 


Manchester City Centre, 31m ASL
Lionel Hutz
22 March 2020 10:33:26

What further evidence does the government need.

Yesterday they urged people not to panic buy at their daily press conference and yet today we have huge numbers of people queuing at supermarkets.

I now feel that even keeping schools open for support workers is now a grave error of judgement.

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 


I'm surprised that there is queueing at supermarkets. Is this general or localised? After a day or two long panic about 10 days ago, there have been no issues with supermarkets here.

Lionel Hutz
Nr.Waterford , S E Ireland
68m ASL



xioni2
22 March 2020 10:35:15

People moaning about having to spend prolonged periods of home should also get a grip. This will be the easiest quarantine in human history due to the Internet and all the modern cons available. The time of the year will also help.


Imagine if it was November now just 30 years ago, proper despair!


 

Retron
22 March 2020 10:35:24


I now feel that even keeping schools open for support workers is now a grave error of judgement.

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 


To me it says they just want to let the thing spread, albeit at a slightly slower rate.


They're still, it seems, desperate to get to the Easter holidays - which don't start down here until the 1st April.


Time will tell, but to me it's just furthering the spread of the virus.


 

Leysdown, north Kent
speckledjim
22 March 2020 10:35:30


I'll be patronising and advise people to go for a nice, long walk today. It's a glorious day!


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


Just been for a run, it’s lovely out

Thorner, West Yorkshire


Journalism is organised gossip
doctormog
22 March 2020 10:40:33


People moaning about having to spend prolonged periods of home should also get a grip. This will be the easiest quarantine in human history due to the Internet and all the modern cons available. The time of the year will also help.


Imagine if it was November now just 30 years ago, proper despair!


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


These are very good points.

Aberdeen
Current conditions (personal WS) 
chelseagirl
22 March 2020 10:41:14


People moaning about having to spend prolonged periods of home should also get a grip. This will be the easiest quarantine in human history due to the Internet and all the modern cons available. The time of the year will also help.


Imagine if it was November now just 30 years ago, proper despair!


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


Quite. Mind you I’d be going mad already with 3 kids under 5 😂. 

The Fenlands of Cambridgeshire
Heavy Weather 2013
22 March 2020 10:41:22
Another core message of Boris Johnson’s unravelling. This one of 12 weeks survived three days.

Still there’s that strap like again ‘Turn the tide’

—


UK Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick is asked about the PM Boris Johnson's comment earlier this week that the country can "turn the tide" on the virus within 12 weeks.

Asked what that means, Mr Jenrick repeats that the UK can "turn the tide" in this period, but adds: "Nobody is pretending this will be over in 12 weeks".

He says the UK has taken the right steps so far to tackle the virus, but adds: "If there are further steps we need to take, we will take then".
Mark
Beckton, E London
Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.
Heavy Weather 2013
22 March 2020 10:42:45


 


These are very good points.


Originally Posted by: doctormog 


Its a great point.


I’m arranging an online quiz next week for me and my mates. You have to just adapt. 

Mark
Beckton, E London
Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.
chelseagirl
22 March 2020 10:43:11

Another core message of Boris Johnson’s unravelling. This one of 12 weeks survived three days.

Still there’s that strap like again ‘Turn the tide’

—


UK Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick is asked about the PM Boris Johnson's comment earlier this week that the country can "turn the tide" on the virus within 12 weeks.

Asked what that means, Mr Jenrick repeats that the UK can "turn the tide" in this period, but adds: "Nobody is pretending this will be over in 12 weeks".

He says the UK has taken the right steps so far to tackle the virus, but adds: "If there are further steps we need to take, we will take then".

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 


 


IF?

The Fenlands of Cambridgeshire
SJV
22 March 2020 10:46:00

I enjoyed a lovely long walk yesterday - saw a few others out but all observed social distancing as best they could and still give a nod of hello or a smile. I hope to get out today as well as it is sunnier here.


On the school note - our primary will typically have 55-65 kids in each day next week - thought that doesn't yet take into account parents who have not replied back to urgent letters/emails. Our head has half staff in Mon-Wed lunch (team 1) and the other half Wed lunch to Friday (team 2). Therefore each team will have an alternating 'long weekend'. We'll be running a curriculum full of art, craft, sports, outdoor activities, drama etc.


 

four
  • four
  • Advanced Member
22 March 2020 10:46:06
The headless chicken panic needs to stop.

The death rate in Italy is scary but the average age of those who have died is over 78.
We should be isolating the elderly, as planned - but among everyone else 50% or more are going to get it if they haven't already got it.
For most the symptoms will be no worse than mild flu.

Even the more extreme lockdown in Italy has barely made a difference so the economy is being crashed for no good reason.
It was too late for them and it's too late for us.
Painful decisions have to be taken, but trying to stop the tsunami won't work - we need to make sure things continue to function or it could get far worse than can be imagined.
North York Moors weather 
Ulric
22 March 2020 10:46:12


I’m arranging an online quiz next week for me and my mates. You have to just adapt. 


Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 


I've done the same.

To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Henri Poincaré
Caz
  • Caz
  • Advanced Member
22 March 2020 10:46:27


I'll be patronising and advise people to go for a nice, long walk today. It's a glorious day!


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 

  Sound advice!  


Expert advice for staying healthy during this crisis emphasizes mental well being and the damage stress can do.  They recommend only catching up on virus news once or twice a day, rather than having it constantly reminding you of doom and gloom.  Get out in the fresh air instead!

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Heavy Weather 2013
22 March 2020 10:48:56

The headless chicken panic needs to stop.

The death rate in Italy is scary but the average age of those who have died is over 78.
We should be isolating the elderly, as planned - but among everyone else 50% or more are going to get it if they haven't already got it.
For most the symptoms will be no worse than mild flu.

Even the more extreme lockdown in Italy has barely made a difference so the economy is being crashed for no good reason.
It was too late for them and it's too late for us.
Painful decisions have to be taken, but trying to stop the tsunami won't work - we need to make sure things continue to function or it could get far worse than can be imagined.

Originally Posted by: four 


Things is this country will also not end well if a large percentage of people lose their parents, grandparents in quick succession. The anger that would likely follow, would be far worse.

Mark
Beckton, E London
Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.
Gooner
22 March 2020 10:49:38


 


I really don't think we'll reach these levels, but what do I know! My ignorant guess is tens of thousands and even that could be an overestimation.


 


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


Agree but I can see the number you are thing ………….But I know naff all

Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


four
  • four
  • Advanced Member
22 March 2020 10:50:34


 


Things is this country will also not end well if a large percentage of people lose their parents, grandparents in quick succession. The anger that would likely follow, would be far worse.


Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 



That's why the effort should be directed to make their isolation more easily done.
They can' be kept isolated if wider society no longer functions

North York Moors weather 
Gooner
22 March 2020 10:51:37


 


It doesn't have the resources to do it.


Originally Posted by: Ulric 


Yes it does 


 


Boris : " As of tomorrow only FOOD shops are to be opened "


 


Simple 

Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


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