Coronavirus

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Nomadking will probably come back with several links disproving that it"s the season of goodwill

Come Christmas Day itself, CF members will all be in our garden sheds well away from any guests, arguing amongst ourselves about who's doing the correct thing for Christmas. By the time we finish our lengthy discussions, any guests who arrived will have gone home anyway!

[Hom3r]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Apparently the vaccine contains a chip so the Govt can control and trace us all....

This virus might have the benefit of bumping off the more stupid who won't have the vaccine. Natural always wins !

So can the mobile phone in your pocket.


Oh yeah, I hear that the chip and pin in card can be tracked.

[heero_yuy]

Originally Posted by Hom3r

Oh yeah, I hear that the chip and pin in card can be tracked.

For a contactless enabled card if you're in close proximity, certainly technically possible.

Quote from The Sun:

Two healthcare workers have suffered allergic reactions after receiving Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine.

The medics in Alaska, United States, were treated immediately where they received their jab.

Both appear to have had no history of severe allergic reactions, suggesting they may not have been aware of existing allergies.

Pfizer has said it is "actively working with local health authorities to assess" the situation.

I have several unusual allergies (one to Weigela shrub) so I shan't be in any hurry to be jabbed.

Those that have had the vaccine will no doubt think they're immune, stop taking precautions, get royally sprayed with virus and go down with it.

There's no cure for stupidity.

[1andrew1]

Boris's Britain making the wrong kind of headlines overseas.

Waste, negligence and cronyism: Inside Britain’s pandemic spending

In the desperate scramble for protective gear and other equipment, politically connected companies reaped billions.

To shine a light on one of the greatest spending sprees in Britain’s postwar era, The New York Times analyzed a large segment of it, the roughly 1,200 central government contracts that have been made public, together worth nearly $22 billion. Of that, about $11 billion went to companies either run by friends and associates of politicians in the Conservative Party, or with no prior experience or a history of controversy. Meanwhile, smaller firms without political clout got nowhere.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...contracts.html

[denphone]

Rishi Sunak extends the furlough scheme for another month.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55345392

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April next year.

He said the move would provide "certainty for millions of jobs and businesses".

It means the government will continue to pay up to 80% of the wages of workers who have been furloughed.

Mr Sunak also confirmed he would be extending the government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes until the end of March.

No surprise there given that its highly likely the tough restrictions will be lasting well into the spring.

[Carth]

It means the government will continue to pay up to 80% of the wages of workers who have been furloughed.

. . . and those who are now unemployed due to 'circumstances' get . . not much at all

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by heero_yuy

For a contactless enabled card if you're in close proximity, certainly technically possible.



I have several unusual allergies (one to Weigela shrub) so I shan't be in any hurry to be jabbed.

Those that have had the vaccine will no doubt think they're immune, stop taking precautions, get royally sprayed with virus and go down with it.

There's no cure for stupidity.

You might also be allergic to Covid, most people are...

Coronavirus: Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf says coronavirus approach 'has failed'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55347021

Sweden's king has said his country "failed" to save lives with its relatively relaxed approach to the coronavirus pandemic.

King Carl XVI Gustaf made the remarks as part of an annual TV review of the year with the royal family.

Sweden, which has never imposed a full lockdown, has seen nearly 350,000 cases and more than 7,800 deaths - a lot more than its Scandinavian neighbours.

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said he agreed with the king's remarks.

"Of course the fact that so many have died can't be considered as anything other than a failure," Mr Lofven told reporters.

[jfman]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Coronavirus: Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf says coronavirus approach 'has failed'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55347021

Done and done.

And now, a massage from the Swedish Prime Minister (chopchopchopchopchopchop)

[heero_yuy]

And the Queen's verdict on Boris' government's efforts: "Are there no heads on spikes today?"

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by heero_yuy

Those that have had the vaccine will no doubt think they're immune, stop taking precautions, get royally sprayed with virus and go down with it.

There's no cure for stupidity.

Are you saying you don't think the vaccine actually works? Its reported success is 52% after dose one and 95% after dose two.
https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4826

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

And the Queen's verdict on Boris' government's efforts: "Are there no heads on spikes today?"

Should be: Do you need any more spikes BoJo,? One is happy to sponsor a few more.

[Hom3r]

Originally Posted by Chris

And now, a massage from the Swedish Prime Minister (chopchopchopchopchopchop)

And now for something completely different.


I wish to register a complaint!!!

Bloody vikings!

[Mr K]

Anyone up for tier 4?
https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/18/coron...tmas-13770823/

Millions could be living under new ‘tier four’ restrictions after Christmas with ministers currently considering a new crackdown. People in parts of England with higher infection rates may be ordered to ‘stay at home’ as the Government battles to keep coronavirus cases low following the five-day festive relaxation period. Schools could also be closed an extra week and non-essential shops shut amid concerns tier three restrictions are not strong enough to control the virus. A Whitehall official told The Times: ‘There is a case for going further than tier three and it is getting stronger. ‘[That could mean] closure of non-essential retail, stay-at-home orders. That would have to be actively considered in conversation with the local authority.