Coronavirus (OLD)

[heero_yuy]

Quote from The Sun:

KIM Jong-un travelled to an exclusive beach resort after people around him tested positive for the coronavirus, it has been reported.

The North Korean dictator reportedly left the capital Pyongyang on his private train and headed to Wonsan-Kalma peninsula last week where he has a private villa.

Kim, who is believed to be 36, opted to head to the Wonsan-Kalma peninsula, on the east coast of the country, after members of his inner circle fell ill, Korean outlet Ichannela reported.

Do you think he'll get ronery?

[Taf]

So Homeland Security is testing the virus for its characteristics in respect to how long it can remain viable in certain circumstances (temperature, humidity, UV and types of surface).

I would have expected this to have been investigated very early on so that we had an idea as to how to protect ourselves a little better?

Or were the results so scary that they don't want to tell us?

Sky News has commissoined a wide-ranging coronavirus themed opinion poll from Yougov and the results are in. Unsurprisingly they’re not leading on the absolutely shocking approval ratings both TV and newspaper hacks have received.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavir...-poll-11977655

[Russ]

People trust Boris?

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Russ

People trust Boris?

Nearly every major leaders popularity in all the main countries has improved.

There was a programme on about 2 weeks ago and one of guests on there came out with view on this and he called it the rally around the flag effect which generally happens when there is a major international crisis or war.

Originally Posted by Russ

People trust Boris?

He's the only senior politician with a net positive approval rating, because 51% of respondents said they positively approve of him, whereas only 39% disapproved - a net positive rating of 12.

12 is also the %age of those who were neutral on the question.

If you say you actively don't trust Boris, the stats suggest you are in a significant minority of the population. If you don't know anyone who does trust him, then that suggests your peer group isn't representative of the country as a whole.

Statistics are fun.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Chris

He's the only senior politician with a net positive approval rating, because 51% of respondents said they positively approve of him, whereas only 39% disapproved - a net positive rating of 12.

12 is also the %age of those who were neutral on the question.

If you say you actively don't trust Boris, the stats suggest you are in a significant minority of the population. If you don't know anyone who does trust him, then that suggests your peer group isn't representative of the country as a whole.

Statistics are fun.

To start with I don't trust any politician. And I do mean any.

But especially not a proven liar who thinks people will continue to be fooled by his "loveable bumbling" gimmick.

But hell, some people must be sucked in by it. I'm glad he's making a good recovery but trust him? Never.

All politicians are untrustworthy..but some more than others. The trick is working out to what degree they are untrustworthy.

[jonbxx]

It's the British version of the 'Rally Round the Flag Effect'. Leaders almost always become more popular in times of crisis. I would be more concerned if the net approval since this started was unchanged such as Donald Trumps right now

Yes, I know about it - I also know that it is frequently used by ineffective opposition parties to excuse their failure to win elections. There are whole sections of the British Left that still think Michael Foot only lost in 1983 because of the Falklands.

[joglynne]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...rning-18143663

Originally Posted by joglynne

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...rning-18143663

The makers of Dettol have also issued a press release following the President's comments.

The statement read: "Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus.

As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)".

Fake News! - what do they know?

Originally Posted by Taf

So Homeland Security is testing the virus for its characteristics in respect to how long it can remain viable in certain circumstances (temperature, humidity, UV and types of surface).

I would have expected this to have been investigated very early on so that we had an idea as to how to protect ourselves a little better?

Or were the results so scary that they don't want to tell us?

It's probably just further investigations to what we already think we know. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer has previously said at a briefing that the virus doesn't do well outside and that was the suspicion already apparently. It is presumably a trait of viruses generally.

We've been told that being outside, alone, has very minimal risk. We've also been told that receiving post and parcels is generally fine because the viruses doesn't do well when it's disturbed and subjected to different temperatures.

But even with all that there is every reason to further learn exactly the impact and exactly the reasons why.

Originally Posted by Chris

Yes, I know about it - I also know that it is frequently used by ineffective opposition parties to excuse their failure to win elections. There are whole sections of the British Left that still think Michael Foot only lost in 1983 because of the Falklands.

It's a real thing though. He has had quite an increase since the start of the year and most countries saw similar trends. Even Macron was popular for a bit and the French really hate their Presidents, even the ones they liked.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by pip08456

Trump has totally lost the plot.

https://twitter.com/PoliticusSarah/s...50176510992384

The disinfectant he's talking about is isopropol alcohol.

Wow, I honestly never thought I'd see the day when you ad Mr K were so aligned. If Mick expresses similar views on Trump then I think we might be in danger of a forum consensus!

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Wow, I honestly never thought I'd see the day when you ad Mr K were so aligned. If Mick expresses similar views on Trump then I think we might be in danger of a forum consensus!

That wouldbe a step too far...