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The Beast from the East
30 April 2020 12:05:42


Now that would be a disaster now a Little one is about


 


Originally Posted by: Polar Low 


Do you think he has even changed a nappy before?


He must be bored already and eyeing up the next blonde intern

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fairweather
30 April 2020 12:07:28

A definite positive I've noticed is how much the quality of deliveries have improved. The staff seem more friendly and helpful, more smiley. I put this down to the fact that people are appreciating them more and they feel more highly valued in the sense that they are still working, taking a few risks (although not procedure wise - they have been immaculate) and now feel they are performing an essential service. All normal people respond to being appreciated and hopefully this attitude will continue from both parties.

S.Essex, 42m ASL
The Beast from the East
30 April 2020 12:13:42

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Gandalf The White
30 April 2020 12:16:43




Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


So, something like one million, twenty five and sixty thousand.

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The Beast from the East
30 April 2020 12:22:21


A definite positive I've noticed is how much the quality of deliveries have improved. The staff seem more friendly and helpful, more smiley. I put this down to the fact that people are appreciating them more and they feel more highly valued in the sense that they are still working, taking a few risks (although not procedure wise - they have been immaculate) and now feel they are performing an essential service. All normal people respond to being appreciated and hopefully this attitude will continue from both parties.


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


Do you mean supermarket deliveries?


When I am in Tesco I make a point of talking to the staff and being friendly as they are putting themselves at risk, these places must be hubs for the virus. I notice all the older ladies are no longer working at checkouts and have been replaced by young girls, who will be less likely to fall ill. 

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Phil G
30 April 2020 12:24:22


A definite positive I've noticed is how much the quality of deliveries have improved. The staff seem more friendly and helpful, more smiley. I put this down to the fact that people are appreciating them more and they feel more highly valued in the sense that they are still working, taking a few risks (although not procedure wise - they have been immaculate) and now feel they are performing an essential service. All normal people respond to being appreciated and hopefully this attitude will continue from both parties.


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


I think they are happy as people are actually in. And with less traffic, no jams and they can bomb about a bit.

springsunshine
30 April 2020 12:36:27


 


When it is time to start lifting our restrictions I would like to see there being more thought to allowing enjoyable activities. It seems there is some kind of pleasure police out there that seem to think any form of enjoyment increases transmission risk automatically.


So to that end I would like to see obviously low risk activities like fishing, tennis and golf, as examples to be allowed. I would have stipulations like clubhouses cannot be open and social distancing must apply but that would be simple in those instances. (And before anybody questions "pleasurable? "  I don't participate in them myself, well apart from golf occasionally! 


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


I really hope so,iam gagging to go fishing again. Totally agree with all of that and it would be sensible to allow all of the above in a couple of weeks.All these outdoor activities are easily socially distancing ones and a lot lot lower risk than say going to the supermarket.

Brian Gaze
30 April 2020 12:38:12


A definite positive I've noticed is how much the quality of deliveries have improved. The staff seem more friendly and helpful, more smiley. I put this down to the fact that people are appreciating them more and they feel more highly valued in the sense that they are still working, taking a few risks (although not procedure wise - they have been immaculate) and now feel they are performing an essential service. All normal people respond to being appreciated and hopefully this attitude will continue from both parties.


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


We've had a number of deliveries mainly from supermarkets, the local butcher and Amazon. Our routine is: 1) The delivery driver rings the bell 2) We acknowledge but don't open the inside door 3) He leaves the items in the porch 4) We leave for at least 24 hours before collecting


The best was my wife got a new iPhone and I insisted on quarantining it for 2 days. 

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fairweather
30 April 2020 12:45:07


 


Do you mean supermarket deliveries?


When I am in Tesco I make a point of talking to the staff and being friendly as they are putting themselves at risk, these places must be hubs for the virus. I notice all the older ladies are no longer working at checkouts and have been replaced by young girls, who will be less likely to fall ill. 


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


Well all of them really, but Hermes and Amazon that have collected or delivered.

S.Essex, 42m ASL
Roger Parsons
30 April 2020 12:46:26
Bit of on-the-ground information.
After a referral from my GP on Monday I went to the County Hospital today to an appointment in "Outpatients". That was quick! The hospital car park was relatively full in contrast to when I drove by a few weeks ago. When I reported - a tad early - I was asked [nicely] to wait in my car until the exact time of the appointment, as they did not want more than 4 people in their relatively small waiting room. This was a perfectly reasonable request which I could have anticipated if I'd thought. A Receptionist was behind a screen at a "taped distance" and masked assistants were directing patients. All staff were masked and those "in contact" were wearing what I would term basic PPI. Lots of the public were masked - I was not. There was a calm but quick turnover so no one was kept hanging about. After a preliminary interview with a nurse, I had diagnosis and treatment from the Consultant within 5 minutes. As far as I could judge a steady flow of conventional patients was passing through - we were not the Covid-19 gang. The system appears to be working reasonably well - at least in that department.
There was quite a bit of traffic in Lincoln itself, but the country roads were fairly empty.
Roger
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fairweather
30 April 2020 12:49:53


 


I really hope so,iam gagging to go fishing again. Totally agree with all of that and it would be sensible to allow all of the above in a couple of weeks.All these outdoor activities are easily socially distancing ones and a lot lot lower risk than say going to the supermarket.


Originally Posted by: springsunshine 


To be honest, not sure what is wrong with fishing now, if local. It is true that with all of these there could be an element of somebody needing to unlock and lock a facility which could be deemed non-essential work but some wouldn't require that.

S.Essex, 42m ASL
westv
30 April 2020 12:51:33


 


We've had a number of deliveries mainly from supermarkets, the local butcher and Amazon. Our routine is: 1) The delivery driver rings the bell 2) We acknowledge but don't open the inside door 3) He leaves the items in the porch 4) We leave for at least 24 hours before collecting


The best was my wife got a new iPhone and I insisted on quarantining it for 2 days. 


Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 


Why not just pick up package, open, put packaging to one side, wash hands?

At least it will be mild!
ktaylor
30 April 2020 12:53:52

Everything we get through the door we either wear gloves and move it to somewhere safe or just leave it. We do wash our hands. I saw an article a while back saying there was no proof that you have to leave your post for 24hrs even though I do.. Parcels we just leave somewhere if we can. 

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Brian Gaze
30 April 2020 12:55:03


 


Why not just pick up package, open, put packaging to one side, wash hands?


Originally Posted by: westv 


Jeez now that would be boring. 

Brian Gaze
Berkhamsted
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Polar Low
30 April 2020 12:58:58

What ever turns you on


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Jeez now that would be boring. 


Polar Low
30 April 2020 13:01:11

I wasn’t thinking about nappies Geoff Everything but the girl is missing


 



 


Do you think he has even changed a nappy before?


He must be bored already and eyeing up the next blonde intern


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 

Gavin D
30 April 2020 13:01:49
Wales has reported 183 new cases and 22 new deaths
Gavin D
30 April 2020 13:03:12
Scotland has reported 319 new cases and 60 new deaths
Gavin D
30 April 2020 13:05:49

NHS England has reported 391 new hospital deaths down from 445 yesterday


 


Last Thursday. NHS England reported 603 new hospital deaths

The Beast from the East
30 April 2020 13:11:04

Just seen the BBC news report  showing the drive thru testing - the patients were doing it themselves! That must be leading to so many false negatives - you need to get right to the back of the nose to get a good sample, and it should be very unpleasant. I doubt if you do it yourself you would get to the very back and give it a good rummage

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Gavin D
30 April 2020 13:14:04

Recent Thursdays in England for new hospital deaths



  • April 30th - 391

  • April 23rd - 603 

  • April 16th - 870 

  • April 9th - 891

The Beast from the East
30 April 2020 13:14:17


NHS England has reported 391 new hospital deaths down from 445 yesterday


 


Last Thursday. NHS England reported 603 new hospital deaths


Originally Posted by: Gavin D 


THe virus is in retreat, so the PM will be under huge pressure to relax some restrictions. At least allow non essential businesses to open up with social distancing, re-start all elective surgery and open dentists and opticians. Allow family members to mix again. (this is happening unofficially anyway)


I accept pubs and cinemas will be the last to open, fair enough


 

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Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
Gavin D
30 April 2020 13:16:15

Breakdown of the 391 new hospital deaths in England



  • 78 on April 29th

  • 140 on April 28th

  • 42 on April 27th

  • 102 between April 1st and April 26th

  • 29 in March with one on March 12th

Gavin D
30 April 2020 13:19:33
Provisional data shows 473 new hospital deaths in the UK down from 610 yesterday

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