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SJV
07 April 2020 17:12:49

We're tracking remarkably in line with Italy. Not a good sign, mind you. Right click, open in new tab to view larger image.



[source: reddit]


Note: only France at the moment are also reporting deaths from the virus in care homes, so these additional deaths are not included in the data.

Gandalf The White
07 April 2020 17:14:30


 


 



Originally Posted by: Gavin D 


The London trend is encouraging: clearly a flattening of the curve now. Hopefully a downturn within the next few days.

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Caz
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07 April 2020 17:18:54


I am not surprised. I've read similar stories from countries in Africa and one from Pakistan.


Chinese money generally comes with Chinese workers, Chinese-made parts and equipment and a tick in the box that says 'Strategic benefit for China'. There's seldom any philanthropic element, from what I've read.


Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 

Yes, the guide in Cambodia said about a third of the population is Chinese construction workers.  They are building about 100 casinos in Sihanoukville, since their ban on online gambling. They are all multi-storey buildings and they are pushing local businesses out, which understandably isn’t going down well. 

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The Beast from the East
07 April 2020 17:21:00


 


 


That's   not what I'm talking about - You said you wanted lock-down ended so that people ,with niggley teeth could go to the dentist.   THAT is what will consign people to death.


Anyway, if it turns septic / I get an abscess  and I'm in a great deal of pain our local lot are  operating an emergency service.  That's probably the case everywhere.  Likewise for your other example. If you want a new kitchen  fitted it's tough shit, but if your house is flooding emergency plumbers are still available


Originally Posted by: Bugglesgate 


They are, but you may have to wait a while as a lot of engineers are unwilling to go to peoples houses. Ive got a leaking washing machine, and I have insurance, but the company is not sending out engineers until this is over, They said I could get it done privately myself and send them an invoice. But its a major hassle trying to find a good person to do it and who is willing to come to the house 


If its true that only 2% of the population have had it, then the virus will spread anyway whenever the lockdown is eased. We just have to accept that people will keep dying from this until vaccines are found, but mutations may mean a new vaccine each year. 


We may end up having to accept a permanently higher human mortality rate from this new virus


 

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Rob K
07 April 2020 17:26:18


I’ve been astounded by how far China has extended its hold and I don’t think it’s gone down well with the people of those countries. Last year on a tour in Jamaica, our guide pointed out the Mandela highway and wasn’t too impressed that it was being built by the Chinese.  


We had the same in Cambodia when touring Sihanoukville.  Everywhere was being developed by the Chinese and the guide said the Chinese were taking over. 


Originally Posted by: Caz 


When were you in Sihanoukville Caz? I went there in 2003 and it was gorgeous. I saw some pictures last year of what it looks like these days and it was just heartbreaking. Where I remembered white sand beaches and little shacks (I still have a photo on the wall in my bedroom) there were half built skyscrapers, mega casinos and a constant tide of muddy water and rubble from the building sites trashing the beaches. 


Likewise the Boeung Kak lake in Phnom Penh, which was a lovely chilled backpacker area with guest houses lining the lake, got completely destroyed a few years ago after the whole area was sold to Chinese developers who drained the lake and filled it with sand to build more skyscrapers on. Sickening corruption at play everywhere and the locals got virtually nothing. 


Same story in Africa, the Chinese build all the infrastructure, roads and railways so they can strip the assets out of the countries. 

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The Beast from the East
07 April 2020 17:26:31

A welcome distraction from Corona will be a pink super moon tonight and perfect conditions


 


 



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Rob K
07 April 2020 17:27:57
The near full moon last night was quite spectacular. I went on my daily bike ride around sunset when it was nice and quiet.
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Chunky Pea
07 April 2020 17:28:02


 


Sounds to me that Lockdown will continue well into April


Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 


Heard rumblings that the 'lockdown' might extend into next winter over here.  If that turns out to be the case, and we get a particularly hot and sunny summer in the meantime, I would expect riots on a national scale. 

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Joe Bloggs
07 April 2020 17:30:07


 


When were you in Sihanoukville Caz? I went there in 2003 and it was gorgeous. I saw some pictures last year of what it looks like these days and it was just heartbreaking. Where I remembered white sand beaches and little shacks there were half built skyscrapers, mega casinos and a constant tide of muddy water and rubble from the building sites trashing the beaches. 


Likewise the Boeung Kak lake in Phnom Penh which was a lovely chilled backpacker area with guest houses link info the lake got completely destroyed a few years ago after the whole area was sold to Chinese developers who drained the lake and filled it with sand to build more skyscrapers on. Sickening corruption at play everywhere and the locals got virtually nothing. 


Originally Posted by: Rob K 


 


Sihanoukville is now an absolute dump. The entire town is now a complete building site, with nothing left untouched. Virtually everything has been destroyed, to allow for construction of casinos. Countless numbers of Cambodians forced out of their homes.


I wish I was exaggerating but I’m not. It’s one of the most shocking changes to a town or city that I’ve ever seen. Just awful. 


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John p
07 April 2020 17:31:07


 


You are not symptomatic though? Why would you think you are a danger? Its been weeks since the lockdown


 


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


Are you the only person left on the planet who doesn’t know you can be asymptomatic -and- contagious 😷?

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Gandalf The White
07 April 2020 17:32:35

The near full moon last night was quite spectacular. I went on my daily bike ride around sunset when it was nice and quiet.

Originally Posted by: Rob K 


Wasn't it!  I was going up to bed and paused because it was just so eye-catchingly bright outside. Probably helps being in the countryside with the nearest street lights being several miles away.

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Gandalf The White
07 April 2020 17:33:46


 


Are you the only person left on the planet who doesn’t know you can be asymptomatic -and- contagious 😷?


Originally Posted by: John p 


But that doesn't fit the script, John.


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Rob K
07 April 2020 17:36:12

It will be interesting to see which companies have been doing well, if any, out of this crisis. Food retailers had a bumper month in March with billions in extra sales, although they might now be seeing a dip as they have to limit access. Online wine retailers are doing a roaring trade. Seed companies, too, if my wife’s experience of trying to get some seeds for our garden is anything to go by.

DIY stores that are delivering must be doing well too, as everyone tackles those long overdue jobs.

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westv
07 April 2020 17:39:27
Has it already been mentioned that France are going to ban outdoor exercise between 10:00 and 19:00?
At least it will be mild!
Quantum
07 April 2020 17:43:04

Has it already been mentioned that France are going to ban outdoor exercise between 10:00 and 19:00?

Originally Posted by: westv 


I hope they don't do that here.


5am is busy enough as it is!


 

2023/2024 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):
29/11 (-6), 30/11 (-6), 02/12 (-5), 03/12 (-5), 04/12 (-3), 16/01 (-3), 18/01 (-8), 08/02 (-5)

Total: 8 days with snow/sleet falling.

2022/2023 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):

18/12 (-1), 06/03 (-6), 08/03 (-8), 09/03 (-6), 10/03 (-8), 11/03 (-5), 14/03 (-6)

Total: 7 days with snow/sleet falling.

2021/2022 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):

26/11 (-5), 27/11 (-7), 28/11 (-6), 02/12 (-6), 06/01 (-5), 07/01 (-6), 06/02 (-5), 19/02 (-5), 24/02 (-7), 30/03 (-7), 31/03 (-8), 01/04 (-8)
Total: 12 days with snow/sleet falling.
John p
07 April 2020 17:46:27
Has anyone else noticed an alarming rise in the amount of dog sh*t being left on pavements and trails?
Over the years dog owners have been well disciplined at picking up after their dogs, and it was rare to see fouled pavements, but that seems to have changed since the lockdown?

Maybe it’s just my area...
Camberley, Surrey
Rob K
07 April 2020 17:49:11

Has anyone else noticed an alarming rise in the amount of dog sh*t being left on pavements and trails?
Over the years dog owners have been well disciplined at picking up after their dogs, and it was rare to see fouled pavements, but that seems to have changed since the lockdown?

Maybe it’s just my area...

Originally Posted by: John p 


I haven’t seen much evidence myself but people have been complaining about it on the local FB group. 


One thing that has certainly increased is fly tipping. With garden waste collection suspended and local tips closed, it was inevitable. I went round a blind bend on my bike at the weekend and there was a pile of old kitchen cupboards etc in the middle of the road. Luckily I was going uphill, not down!

Yateley, NE Hampshire, 73m asl
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Chunky Pea
07 April 2020 17:50:19


 


Wasn't it!  I was going up to bed and paused because it was just so eye-catchingly bright outside. Probably helps being in the countryside with the nearest street lights being several miles away.


Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 


I forget which 18th century writer, but he beautifully put how even the most mediocre of objects will transform into an object of wonder under the light of the moon. How right he was. 

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Gavin D
07 April 2020 17:55:46
France have reported 11,059 new cases and 1,417 new deaths
John p
07 April 2020 17:56:42

France have reported 11,059 new cases and 1,417 new deaths

Originally Posted by: Gavin D 


Yikes.

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Essan
07 April 2020 17:57:55


There is no way they can even think about ending the lockdown or even lifting some of the restrictions until there is a clear and continuing decline in both the number of new cases of COVID-19 and the number of people dying from it.


I don't think we are anywhere close to that stage yet at this moment in time.


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 



I think we need at least a clear week, probably 2, before they should even contemplate any changes in restrictions

Andy
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Essan
07 April 2020 18:01:31


It will be interesting to see which companies have been doing well, if any, out of this crisis. Food retailers had a bumper month in March with billions in extra sales, although they might now be seeing a dip as they have to limit access. Online wine retailers are doing a roaring trade. Seed companies, too, if my wife’s experience of trying to get some seeds for our garden is anything to go by.

DIY stores that are delivering must be doing well too, as everyone tackles those long overdue jobs.


Originally Posted by: Rob K 




Rumour has it that antique centres have not been doing quite so well 

Andy
Evesham, Worcs, Albion - 35m asl
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Gandalf The White
07 April 2020 18:03:26
Covid-19 is becoming a bigger problem in Japan now, according to the latest reports. Apparently more prevalent amongst the young (under 40) who have not been complying with the social distancing rules. Apparently a whole bunch of trainee doctors have tested positive after attending a party..... how stupid is that FFS?
Location: South Cambridgeshire
130 metres ASL
52.0N 0.1E


Essan
07 April 2020 18:05:03

Has anyone else noticed an alarming rise in the amount of dog sh*t being left on pavements and trails?
Over the years dog owners have been well disciplined at picking up after their dogs, and it was rare to see fouled pavements, but that seems to have changed since the lockdown?

Maybe it’s just my area...

Originally Posted by: John p 



Yes.  And a lot of it seems to be from small dogs

I do actually wonder whether dogs are being taken for walks more often as a result of the lockdown, in some cases dogs that rarely got taken for a walk before (and whose owners are less inclined to clear up their mess, because they are not used to doing so)

Andy
Evesham, Worcs, Albion - 35m asl
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Essan
07 April 2020 18:06:14

Covid-19 is becoming a bigger problem in Japan now, according to the latest reports. Apparently more prevalent amongst the young (under 40) who have not been complying with the social distancing rules. Apparently a whole bunch of trainee doctors have tested positive after attending a party..... how stupid is that FFS?

Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 



And schools there have just re-opened ....

Andy
Evesham, Worcs, Albion - 35m asl
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