Coronavirus outbreak

[flake99please]

Some good news for those wishing to get about during this outbreak.


View: https://twitter.com/evankirstel/status/1239572112022568962?s=21

 

[Mike_P]

Agree- it was a bit vague. The PM did at least say we can go out for exercising so hopefully that includes cycling?!

That's what it seems like but elsewhere its seen as a potential drain on medical resources through accidents. On the other hand how many people self isolating are going to do so DIY with consequential A&E or worse needs.

 

[Mugshot]

Has there been any advice issued for the likes of plumbers, carpenters, electricians etc?

I can see some of these vulnerable little businesses going to the wall...

Nothing that I know of.
There's a whole plethora of little businesses that will be hammered by this. I emailed my council today to try to find out what's going to happen to business rates, and so far the answer is nothing, that of course is on top of rents and utilities that are paid. We're effectively looking at a situation where the public are either being told not to go shopping or our shops are closed during a lockdown (both understandable BTW) and we will currently be expected to stump up the same outgoings with no income. It's not sustainable, there will be a huge number of little businesses that'll go to the wall and self employed people that will start to suffer very quickly indeed. What happens then with rents and mortgages. It's a real worry.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Nothing that I know of.
There's a whole plethora of little businesses that will be hammered by this. I emailed my council today to try to find out what's going to happen to business rates, and so far the answer is nothing, that of course is on top of rents and utilities that are paid. We're effectively looking at a situation where the public are either being told not to go shopping or our shops are closed during a lockdown (both understandable BTW) and we will currently be expected to stump up the same outgoings with no income. It's not sustainable, there will be a huge number of little businesses that'll go to the wall and self employed people that will start to suffer very quickly indeed. What happens then with rents and mortgages. It's a real worry.

Indeed. One of the regulars we get in the shop every morning runs a nearby restaurant and he told us that since Saturday he has had three advance bookings for around thirty guests phone up and cancel. A local hotel lost a very large booking for a wedding reception due in a couple of weeks, and another of our customers who is a member of a local cycling group (A sort of club, but not quite) tells me that they have cancelled a meal for about 25 that had been booked before Christmas.

As you know Mugshot, this area heavily relies on tourism and the fallout is going to be catastrophic. Luckily you're not in that game and I hope you get through and out the other side.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

That's what it seems like but elsewhere its seen as a potential drain on medical resources through accidents. On the other hand how many people self isolating are going to do so DIY with consequential A&E or worse needs.

Accidents and drain is a red herring or in other terms load of bollocks. Far more injured in showers , DIY, cars...

 

[Dave7]

To be fair, I was pre-occupied by my 18 month old Granddaughter at the time. No doubt all the key points will appear on the scrolling banners of most news channels for the foreseeable....

Ahhhh not many things nicer than an 18 month old little girl.
Make the best of it.......next time you blink she will be a stroppy teenager.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

PM Statement

New Guidelines

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

PM Statement

New Guidelines

Aye I read all that, but what does this part actually mean?

So third, in a few days’ time – by this coming weekend – it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks.

 

[Slick]

Aye I read all that, but what does this part actually mean?

Everyone over 70 and other vulnerable people will have to self isolate even though they have no symptoms is how I understood it.

 

[Mugshot]

Be like Arnie, get yourself a donkey and a pony.


View: https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/1239383795205169152?s=20

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Everyone over 70 and other vulnerable people will have to self isolate even though they have no symptoms is how I understood it.

One practical thing my wife & I have discussed is perhaps guaranteed delivery slots from the supermarkets. She already does the weekly shop this way but it's been pretty erratic for the last couple of weeks. If the vulnerable were given priority... but who's going to organise that?

 

[Mugshot]

One practical thing my wife & I have discussed is perhaps guaranteed delivery slots from the supermarkets. She already does the weekly shop this way but it's been pretty erratic for the last couple of weeks. If the vulnerable were given priority... but who's going to organise that?

Listening to R4 this morning and they said they'd checked a few and they were booked up around three weeks in advance, normally down here you can pretty much guarantee next day, right now it's about ten days.

But yes, guaranteed for the eldery vulnerable would be good, and an hours shop too.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Aye I read all that, but what does this part actually mean?

Yes, the advice needs to be a bit more specific about "the most serious health conditions".
I am 73 and reasonably fit and healthy, not on any drugs, but I have been diagnosed for the past 15 years as having mild late-onset asthma. It has never caused me any problems, I go for two hour rides 2/3 times a week, and I have never had to use the inhaler, other than one puff of the preventer every most mornings when I remember, but I assume I am classed as elderly vulnerable with an underlying condition.

It is a bit of a kick in the b*lls to realise that is how I am seen and will be treated.

 

[snorri]

BJ says in his statement......" It goes without saying, we should all only use the NHS when we really need to. And please go online rather than ringing NHS 111. "

What does he mean? I hadn't heard of communicating with the NHS online as an alternative to 111.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Yes, the advice needs to be a bit more specific about "the most serious health conditions".
I am 73 and reasonably fit and healthy, not on any drugs, but I have been diagnosed for the past 15 years as having mild late-onset asthma. It has never caused me any problems, and I have never had to use the inhaler, other than one puff of the preventer every most mornings when I remember, but I assume I am classed as elderly vulnerable with an underlying condition.

It is a bit of a kick in the b*lls to realise that is how I am seen and will be treated.

Matt Hancock's words:

For those who have significant health conditions, the NHS will be in contact with you over the next week. We’ll publish a list of those conditions and if you think you should have been contacted and you haven’t by next week, then get in contact with the NHS.​