Coronavirus (OLD) - Page 74

RichardCoulter · 23-03-2020, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Mick

Earlier in this thread, I discussed that I dealt with someone with a confirmed case of Covid-19, sadly that person passed away. R.I.P.

Awful news, i'm so sorry to hear this. It really is time that carers and NHS staff were tested for it, if it's good enough for sports stars and actors who can afford to do it privately, it's good enough for people like yourself and my niece who is a nurse, who are risking their lives & health in order to help others.

Are you having to do extra/prolonged shifts?

Pierre · 23-03-2020, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Angua

Why they are vacillating over this makes no sense at all. The next election is years away, plenty of time to move out of this midden and end up smelling of roses.

it's got sod all, to do with the election. It's a fine balancing act to keep infection down but still try and keep the economy ticking over.

denphone · 23-03-2020, 17:15

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I have a recipe for homemade yeast if that's any help for making bread?

One cannot buy yeast for love or money currently as TOH wanted to make some home made bread.

jfman · 23-03-2020, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Pierre

it's got sod all, to do with the election. It's a fine balancing act to keep infection down but still try and keep the economy ticking over.

And if they achieve neither?

**Chris** · 23-03-2020, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Paul

My oldest daughter works at Greggs, they are now shut as of tomorrow, she just finished her final shift for a while.

First McDonald’s and now Greggs. Maybe the masses will finally start realising the directions about social distancing are meant to be taken seriously.

**Paul** · 23-03-2020, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Chris

First McDonald’s and now Greggs. Maybe the masses will finally start realising the directions about social distancing are meant to be taken seriously.

McDonalds (round here anyway) had switched to Drive Thru only, how is being separated in big lumps of metal not distancing ?

Greggs of course dont have that option, so that at least I could understand.

My other half works in a school, that is staying open for the children of key workers etc etc.

They estimated that about 30 children fell into this category. Six turned up today.

Carth · 23-03-2020, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Chris

First McDonald’s and now Greggs. Maybe the masses will finally start realising the directions about social distancing are meant to be taken seriously.

Even though McDonald’s etc are closed, the yooof will still congregate '7 in a VW Polo' in the carparks . . . I can already hear the thump of those 15" bass speakers

Russ · 23-03-2020, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Chris

First McDonald’s and now Greggs.

Chavs won't know where to eat now.

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edit: Now it's KFC. Burberry caps will be wept in to en masse.

**Mick** · 23-03-2020, 18:07

BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make statement to the country at 8:30pm.

Lockdown imminent.

heero_yuy · 23-03-2020, 18:21

Glad I picked up the plumbing bits I needed today if every thing's going to close.

Pierre · 23-03-2020, 18:22

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Originally Posted by jfman

And if they achieve neither?

They don't have the luxury to fail, it's not an either /or. but the population have to play their part. Be sensible, take the precautions, but work if you can, spend if you can.

**Hugh** · 23-03-2020, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Paul

McDonalds (round here anyway) had switched to Drive Thru only, how is being separated in big lumps of metal not distancing ?

Greggs of course dont have that option, so that at least I could understand.

My other half works in a school, that is staying open for the children of key workers etc etc.

They estimated that about 30 children fell into this category. Six turned up today.

Probably not enough business from Drive-Thru to cover the costs of keeping the building(s) open.

**Paul** · 23-03-2020, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Mick

BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make statement to the country at 8:30pm.

Lockdown imminent.

Most likely something along those lines ;

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The BBC's political editor, Laura Kuenssberg, says Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address the nation at 20:30 GMT tonight.

This sounds like it will be different from the normal daily government briefing.

**Mick** · 23-03-2020, 18:37

Latest: Downing Street spokesperson says it is announce new measures to tackle Covid-19.

jfman · 23-03-2020, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Pierre

They don't have the luxury to fail, it's not an either /or. but the population have to play their part. Be sensible, take the precautions, but work if you can, spend if you can.

They may not have the luxury of failure but they may not have the skill set to succeed either. The global economy is trashed already because of an inability, or unwillingness, to take the required measures quickly.

A successful economy relies on consumers being confident. Death, illness and job instability for those in positions that barely qualify as employment creates zero confidence.

I should point out “Work if you can, spend if you can” directly contradicts UK Government advice and is an extremely, extremely reckless suggestion. It will only extend this epidemic if people continue to ignore the advice to stay in, have as little human contact as possible.