Coronavirus outbreak

[Joey Shabadoo]

We have made that decision, currently sitting tight in Valencia Province. So far, plenty of essential supplies (vino tinto), and, sunshine. No complaints.

Some handy phrases for you @BoldonLad if you get stopped by the police or army -

* Voy al supermercado - I’m going to the supermarket
* Voy al médico - I’m going to the doctor
* Voy al hospital - I’m going to the hospital
* Voy a la farmacia - I’m going to the pharmacy
* Voy al estanco - I’m going to the tobacconist
* Voy a la gasolinera - I’m going to the petrol station
*Voy al trabajo - I’m going to work

*Necesito comprar medicina - I have to buy medicine
*Necesito comprar comida - I have to buy food supplies
*Necesito echar gasolina - I have to get petrol

*Espero que el sudor de mi espalda no este oxidando tu canon Pedro - I hope the sweat from my back is not rusting your gun barrel sir

 

[stowie]

I agree with this. I think we'll only get one shot at an effective quarantine period.

I also think we should be seeing a cross-party crisis committee working on this, help put an end to all the political point-scoring.

I expect cross party working is challenged at the moment, both with the restrictions in parliament and the fact that there are imminent leadership changes in Labour which means cross-party negotiation will be difficult until the leadership contest concludes.

Don't get me wrong. I think Johnson is a narcissistic cockwomble and the cabinet largely filled with shambolic half-wits. I am half expecting Chris Grayling to be announced in charge of a COVID-19 response team. Which is when I will start panic buying bog-rolls. But, from an uneducated standpoint, the strategy makes certain sense. It is risky, but then full lock-downs are also risky. There appears to be no good solutions for the moment.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I expect cross party working is challenged at the moment, both with the restrictions in parliament and the fact that there are imminent leadership changes in Labour which means cross-party negotiation will be difficult until the leadership contest concludes.

Don't get me wrong. I think Johnson is a narcissistic cockwomble and the cabinet largely filled with shambolic half-wits. I am half expecting Chris Grayling to be announced in charge of a COVID-19 response team. Which is when I will start panic buying bog-rolls. But, from an uneducated standpoint, the strategy makes certain sense. It is risky, but then full lock-downs are also risky. There appears to be no good solutions for the moment.

Cross-party would perhaps have been easier if the Tories and Labour weren't dominated by f'wits

 

[DCLane]

But, from an uneducated standpoint, the strategy makes certain sense. It is risky, but then full lock-downs are also risky. There appears to be no good solutions for the moment.

This is the challenge. I'm hearing lock-downs* for 4 months, which I just can't see working. Not in the area where I live. One day would be difficult enough.

My concern, given I've a 15yo taking his GCSE's, is if they postpone GCSE's/A-levels/university exams. That would create chaos for those due to take them along with damaging their future prospects.

People will get ill, but much of this does appear to be an over-reaction in terms of panic buying and social media.

* And a lock-down means no bike outdoors.

 

[randynewmanscat]

Water?

Yes water. To chase down the beers and the all important >60% ABV whisky.

 

[Soltydog]

* And a lock-down means no bike outdoors.

It would appear that you are allowed to cycle to the shops/chemist, but not sure if it has to be the nearest shop, or any shop 🤔

 

[randynewmanscat]

Vehicle queues for local Costco was causing significant jams on the N. Circular today. Due to their membership requirements, I expect the majority of their customers are small businesses presumably stocking up after seeing much increased demand this week.

Still no toilet roll virtually anywhere. This is becoming plain stupid. What are people doing with all this bog roll? What are they expecting? That they intend to spend the entire two week isolation constantly on the toilet?

They will build fortresses from their industrial stocks of bog roll to defend against the zombie hoards.

 

[randynewmanscat]

Very soon, Marshall law

I prefer the sound on the Fender.

 

[MarkF]

Son has a cough, uni have told him to self isolate for 7 days. He has one week left of his 8 week placement and uni say he may have to do it again. yeah right, squeeze in another 2 months just like that.

At the hospital I got given one face mask and told that was my lot....for 8 hours, good luck with that. Because I have to take it off so often as I leave one area and stuff it in my pocket till I return, they break. So I've been snaffling them from wards. Pile of virus blood samples taken today but the A&E is dept still eerily quite, Saturday night 10pm, busiest time of the week and where I'd look and normally see 100+ people, they were about 10-12.

 

[Soltydog]

the A&E is dept still eerily quite, Saturday night 10pm, busiest time of the week and where I'd look and normally see 100+ people, they were about 10-12.

Enjoy the relative peace & quiet, you guys deserve a break now & again & you must be at high risk from this virus, because despite all news reports saying don't go to A&E I'm sure some folk will

 

[randynewmanscat]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/51888491
Good to see someone has their head screwed on.

I doubt I would wager money on that.

 

[randynewmanscat]

I'd look and normally see 100+ people, they were about 10-12.

All getting bladdered at home instead of terrorising townsfolk and you and your colleagues.

 

[MarkF]

Enjoy the relative peace & quiet, you guys deserve a break now & again & you must be at high risk from this virus, because despite all news reports saying don't go to A&E I'm sure some folk will

I am resigned to getting it but am not concerned tbh, I am in robust health. Yes they will, some won't wait or ring 111, they'll just pitch up and demand attention right now, that'll happen soon but we have, along with security, "mechanisms" to deal with it, we'll see...

All getting bladdered at home instead of terrorising townsfolk and you and your colleagues.

Left at 10, no drunks last night or tonight, a Fri & Sat night without anything kicking off, never thought I'd see that.

 

[MarkF]

It would appear that you are allowed to cycle to the shops/chemist, but not sure if it has to be the nearest shop, or any shop 🤔

I've got next Thu/Fri off so will cycle to the shops in Skipton, then Settle....

 

[DCLane]

Everything near me feels eerily quiet, and a bit tense.

I was out earlier and busy streets had turned into a handful of people.