Coronavirus (OLD) - Page 41

jonbxx · 16-03-2020, 09:37

The governments approach is interesting politically. If the UK followed other similar countries with lockdowns, etc. then I don't think most people would blame the government if things did go pear shaped as the approach seems sensible on the face of things. However, the government seems to be going a different way from our peers with this 'soft start' approach to things. If the infection and mortality rates do drop below those of our peers, then that's great news. However, if things get worse than our peers, the government will be seen to be directly to blame for this.

Politically, this seems a bit of a risky gamble. Of course a five year cushion before the next election softens the risk

**Mick** · 16-03-2020, 09:45

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Originally Posted by jfman

That's, of course, an opinion. Efforts in China and South Korea indicate otherwise. The rest of the world, including the United States, is at least trying.

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Little wonder. It's been fairly embarrassing to date.

That said, standing there every single day saying we aren't trying and we aren't counting won't last long. The public expects the state to protect it.

You have no medical or sufficient medical qualifications, so your opinion is irrelevant.

Yes, as for demanding protection in the form of quarantine, when it is the RIGHT time to do so as already adequately explained to you. So stop it with your incessant whinging, I have seen enough.

The only embarrassing thing, is you trying to mock professional intelligent experts with a Degree or two to their name.

denphone · 16-03-2020, 09:53

l think this is a good idea and hopefully the UK supermarkets will follow.

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/15/coron...ning-12402597/

jfman · 16-03-2020, 09:56

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Originally Posted by Mick

You have no medical or sufficient medical qualifications, so your opinion is irrelevant.

Yes, as for demanding protection in the form of quarantine, when it is the RIGHT time to do so as already adequately explained to you. So stop it with your incessant whinging, I have seen enough.

The only embarrassing thing, is you trying to mock professional intelligent experts with a Degree or two to their name.

There are similarly well educated scientists of the opposite opinion, including from Harvard and to the advisers to governments around the world so I fail to see why that's relevant.

You equally have no such qualifications.

The only person mocking here is you mocking me in this thread for having the audacity to believe the UK government could be wrong.

Singapore have just banned travel from the UK as a result of us making no efforts to contain the virus. It's only a matter of time before we are Italy - a fact acknowledged by your experts.

tweetiepooh · 16-03-2020, 10:00

I think you need to look at population dynamics and so forth to see the best means to legislate. How we tend to live and relate is different to Italy, France, Korea etc. How we respond to authority is also different.

papa smurf · 16-03-2020, 10:08

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Originally Posted by denphone

l think this is a good idea and hopefully the UK supermarkets will follow.

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/15/coron...ning-12402597/

What age is elderly 50+ 60+--70+

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Just been to the post office people are standing about 6 feet apart in the queue,so the advise is getting through.

denphone · 16-03-2020, 10:09

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

What age is elderly 50+ 60+--70+

Elderly people are classed as over 70's.

**Mick** · 16-03-2020, 10:13

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Originally Posted by jfman

There are similarly well educated scientists of the opposite opinion, including from Harvard and to the advisers to governments around the world so I fail to see why that's relevant.

You equally have no such qualifications.

The only person mocking here is you mocking me in this thread for having the audacity to believe the UK government could be wrong.

Singapore have just banned travel from the UK as a result of us making no efforts to contain the virus. It's only a matter of time before we are Italy - a fact acknowledged by your experts.

That’s it. You are now banned (quarantined) from this thread. Sick of your pathetic repetitive nonsense and FYI I do have healthcare qualifications, that are required for the health and social care work I have done for over 25 years. I trust the science and experts. This has absolutely nothing to do with which side of the political fence I reside on.

pip08456 · 16-03-2020, 10:17

With all this panic buying of pasta why are all the pasta sauce shelves still full?

papa smurf · 16-03-2020, 10:17

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Originally Posted by denphone

Elderly people are classed as over 70's.

My kids told me i would have to self isolate for 16 weeks co's i'm old, i'm 63 ,they also told their mum the same she's 51 she was not impressed [and that's putting it mildly]

denphone · 16-03-2020, 10:24

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With all this panic buying of pasta why are all the pasta sauce shelves still full?

Strange that there are plenty of pasta sauces unless many make their own but personally l doubt many do pip.

My cousin went in Sainsbury's this morning and there was no pasta , no eggs and a few other things but most of our grocery list they still had in stock.

nomadking · 16-03-2020, 10:34

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Originally Posted by denphone

l think this is a good idea and hopefully the UK supermarkets will follow.

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/15/coron...ning-12402597/

The time of day might be a bit off, as the free travel with elderly and disabled bus passes doesn't start until 9:30am. An added danger is they will be travelling at the same times as loads of other people at that time in the morning.

denphone · 16-03-2020, 10:36

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Originally Posted by nomadking

The time of day might be a bit off, as the free travel with elderly and disabled bus passes doesn't start until 9:30am. An added danger is they will be travelling at the same times as loads of other people at that time in the morning.

Surely given the situation that time limit can be temporarily suspended.

nomadking · 16-03-2020, 10:48

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Originally Posted by denphone

Surely given the situation that time limit can be temporarily suspended.

But have they? It's an automated checking system, although the driver could wave you through. Still leaves travelling on public transport at a peak time.

RichardCoulter · 16-03-2020, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Mick

That’s it. You are now banned (quarantined) from this thread. Sick of your pathetic repetitive nonsense and FYI I do have healthcare qualifications, that are required for the health and social care work I have done for over 25 years. I trust the science and experts.

Because carers have their own lives to lead in the outside world, do you think there could be problems with them then going in to care for isolated people?

I have chosen one of my carers to live with me for the duration, but the four months quarantine is now being reported as possibly lasting a year!