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JHutch
26 March 2020 23:07:46

Fair point I think


 


'Still, now that the package is out there, it’s surely not beyond the wit of the banks to offer interest free loans to those affected - particularly as the state is guaranteeing a lump sum in June. Those banks bailed out by the taxpayer (looking at you RBS, Lloyds) owe a moral duty never mind a financial debt to the public to do their bit right now.'


https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/coronavirus-sunak-self-employed_uk_5e7d2c1dc5b6256a7a278662?utm_hp_ref=uk-homepage


 

four
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26 March 2020 23:14:22

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUEiAtCWkAA84ld?format=jpg&name=small

What to make of this, latest from imperial college I think after recent interventions.


Rob K
26 March 2020 23:20:21


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUEiAtCWkAA84ld?format=jpg&name=small

What to make of this, latest from imperial college I think after recent interventions.


Originally Posted by: four 


I think most people would grab that 5,700 figure with both hands considering some of the estimates we have seen. Also the peak arriving in less than 10 days. If accurate that would be a great result. 


I have to say I’m astonished that they also reckon deaths in the US will peak within a fortnight. I hope they are right though!


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Darren S
26 March 2020 23:29:24


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUEiAtCWkAA84ld?format=jpg&name=small

What to make of this, latest from imperial college I think after recent interventions.


Originally Posted by: four 


Already out of date with its estimate for the Netherlands. Shows they would peak on 24/03 with 280 daily deaths, but in fact their figures are:


24/03 - 63 deaths
25/03 - 80 deaths
26/03 - 78 deaths


So in fact the Netherlands have succeeded in flattening the curve further than this study estimated, which of course means the peak will be later.


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xioni2
27 March 2020 00:22:41


Eh? That's just weird.  I care about trying to find the best way to help our people. I'm sure everyone cares about that.


But what has that got to do with attributing responsibility for this pandemic to where it belongs?


I think you're thinking is muddled; not something I expected of you.


Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 


This is getting boring, you want the last word, but no - you are wrong.

Gandalf The White
27 March 2020 00:25:42


 


This is getting boring, you want the last wrong, but no - you are wrong.


Originally Posted by: xioni2 


It got boring when you decided to keep misrepresenting what I said and ignoring my calm explanations.


If you can’t keep two separate ideas apart then that’s really your problem and sulking doesn’t become you.


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xioni2
27 March 2020 00:26:49


I think part of it is for the same reasons cities like Madrid and Milan have problems - living density. Cities with high living density have faster spread of the virus. People live in apartment blocks in London of course, but we also have suburbia where everyone has their own front door and bit of garden or yard space - I am certain it makes a difference.


Originally Posted by: Maunder Minimum 


Yes and also in London it's mostly younger people who live in flats. That's not the case in cities in the Med and in some poor areas of NYC.

xioni2
27 March 2020 00:27:50


It got boring when you decided to keep misrepresenting what I said and ignoring my calm explanations.


If you can’t keep two separate ideas apart then that’s really your problem and sulking doesn’t become you.


Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 



 Did you use a good mirror when you posted this?

xioni2
27 March 2020 00:43:04

Quite an impressive bit from this article 


London will have 7,500 critical care beds by the end of next week – 27 times more than the 275 it had before the epidemic began in January.


fairweather
27 March 2020 02:37:03

I find this unbelievable:-


Downing Street has claimed it failed to take part in an EU scheme to source life-saving ventilators to treat coronavirus because it accidentally missed the deadline.


No 10 initially said it did not take part because the UK was “no longer a member” and was “making our own efforts”.


But after critics accused Boris Johnson of putting “Brexit over breathing”, a No 10 spokesman clarified that it had missed out because of an error and would consider participating in future. It is understood the UK claims not to have received an email from the EU asking it to participate.


The mix-up means the UK has missed out on benefiting from the collective buying power of the EU. The bloc is seeking to use its clout to source large numbers of ventilators and protective equipment.


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fairweather
27 March 2020 02:45:22


 


Oddly enough we had everything but fireworks here. Lots of banging and clapping with virtually everyone on the street either leaning of windows or standing at their front door.


Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 


Better than expected here and we did get one firework.


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Caz
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27 March 2020 03:58:08



The wonderful people of our NHS saved my life last year. I will never forget it. Tonight was intensely moving and has made me realise what a wonderful country this still is.


Originally Posted by: Justin W 

 Yes, it moved a lot of people and invoked a renewed sense of pride, belief and belonging, which we’ve lost over the years.  A refreshing moment amidst all the negativity and I think it did a lot of good to a lot more people than the NHS staff and independent carers. 


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