Coronavirus outbreak

[raleighnut]

Over here the mask wearing generally reflects the political makeup of the population. So here in Northern NJ which voted for Biden, wherever you go people are wearing masks in stores and around other people. And people are also social distancing. Anyone not respecting distance will be spoken to. I know I have. I'll even see people driving in their cars, alone, and wearing a mask. That one I don't quite get. If I were to go down to Southern NJ or some states down South or in the middle of the country, people aren't wearing masks or social distancing. And those would be the states that voted for Trump. Trump and all the anti-mask/social distancing people are proven wrong each and every day. Today's total according to Worldometers is over 306,000 dead from Covid in the US. That's just unconscionable.

The thing is masks don't really protect you, what they do is contain any germs you might have from infecting others. Not wearing a mask shows you really don't care about other people (pretty much a Fart thing) We have our own deniers in the UK, this crazy woman being one of the worst


View: https://youtu.be/62V6KiKEi_0

 

[Julia9054]

Confirmed by my headteacher.
https://www.theguardian.com/educati...ristmas-online-lessons?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

 

[raleighnut]

The thing is masks don't really protect you, what they do is contain any germs you might have from infecting others. Not wearing a mask shows you really don't care about other people (pretty much a Fart thing) We have our own deniers in the UK, this crazy woman being one of the worst


View: https://youtu.be/62V6KiKEi_0

We also have the winker (mispint*)


View: https://youtu.be/8uiozeMshyY




View: https://youtu.be/02QdeWnfn9s

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[marinyork]

The thing is masks don't really protect you, what they do is contain any germs you might have from infecting others. Not wearing a mask shows you really don't care about other people (pretty much a Fart thing) We have our own deniers in the UK, this crazy woman being one of the worst


View: https://youtu.be/62V6KiKEi_0

Still around eh. That's worse than watching the news and we all know that that doesn't do us any good.

 

[raleighnut]

Still around eh. That's worse than watching the news and we all know that that doesn't do us any good.

I'm still waiting for her to run 'naked' up the street with a Saveloy up her bum.

I think she 'bottled' doing that

 

[MntnMan62]

The thing is masks don't really protect you, what they do is contain any germs you might have from infecting others. Not wearing a mask shows you really don't care about other people (pretty much a Fart thing) We have our own deniers in the UK, this crazy woman being one of the worst


View: https://youtu.be/62V6KiKEi_0

Actually there have been further studies done that found that masks protect BOTH the wearer and others as well.

 

[DaveReading]

Actually there have been further studies done that found that masks protect BOTH the wearer and others as well.

But the wearer to a lesser extent.

If you meet a friend, and you only have one mask between you, you're more protected if they wear it.

 

[Julia9054]

But th wearer to a lesser extent.

If you meet a friend, and you only have one mask between you, you're more protected if they wear it.

Make sure you lick the inside first

 

[mjr]

I'll even see people driving in their cars, alone, and wearing a mask. That one I don't quite get.

Sometimes it's easier just to leave it on for short trips. I do too when cycling between buildings half a mile or so apart. My hands have enough to do unlocking the vehicle and putting the luggage in/on, then the reverse.

 

[mjr]

It appears from various government statements that a business lunch is allowed, but as you say the guidelines don’t appear to allow it.
I’m asking because a friend of mine is travelling to London today to have a “business lunch” on a Saturday.
He knows it’s a loophole but appears happy to use it. I’m not very impressed.

Funnily enough, I got an invitation to a business breakfast today, for January. I'll post the bull shoot excuse from the back if you like. Should I report it to the local covid marshals?

 

[Unkraut]

Strange things happening with the figures here. The number of new infections shot up by 6000 to over 29000 reported on Friday, over 28000 yesterday but today's figures are 20000 although this may reflect some cases not yet being reported as it's the weekend. Had seemed to have stabilised at around 22000.

Government and states have an extra meeting today to decide on how hard a lockdown is coming and when. I think Christmas will remain restricted, and the proposed relaxation rescinded, and New Year as good as cancelled.

 

[midlife]

Strange things happening with the figures here. The number of new infections shot up by 6000 to over 29000 reported on Friday, over 28000 yesterday but today's figures are 20000 although this may reflect some cases not yet being reported as it's the weekend. Had seemed to have stabilised at around 22000.

Government and states have an extra meeting today to decide on how hard a lockdown is coming and when. I think Christmas will remain restricted, and the proposed relaxation rescinded, and New Year as good as cancelled.

BBC reporting that Germany going into a hard lockdown from 16th December to 10th January.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55292614

 

[Julia9054]

BBC reporting that Germany going into a hard lockdown from 16th December to 10th January.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55292614

Including closing schools early for Christmas which is what we should be doing.

 

[marinyork]

BBC reporting that Germany going into a hard lockdown from 16th December to 10th January.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55292614

Probably helps Boris. It's always a good one for the politicians when other countries start doing stuff suddenly.

May mean that more areas get shoved in tier 3 after 16th.

 

[marinyork]

Yet another story on autoantibodies

https://www.theguardian.com/science...may-be-driving-severe-covid-cases-study-shows