quite don't tell everyone or the panic will set in
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Johnno260
Guru
- Location
- East Sussex
some don't like it but if I see armed forces deployed to control "idiots" then I will be re-assured, I loved seeing them around during London 2012
delb0y
Legendary Member
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos
So we can cycle? Skimming one of the other threads, I got the impression we couldn't / shouldn't. It's almost as if no-one quite knows what the situation is...
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
The other problem is people are panicked and think if they catch it they are doomed. True for specific subsets but for rest of us we will fall ill, spend time in bed, recover. It’s evident rational thought is missing for many.
Lets also be clear, those not in vulnerable groups, we need to fall ill. That’s the government strategy. Fall ill within a minimal circle. Don’t spread it far and wide. Recover. Do it in the 12 week period that vulnerable members are isolated. So in 12 weeks the quarantine can be removed as the rest of us are now immune. Much reduced risk to vulnerable members and the NHS can cope with the serious cases.
If this doesn’t happen the isolation of vulnerable from fit and healthy will have been for nowt. We just delay the outbreak and deaths 12 weeks.
My issue is they have suspended testing outside serious hospital cases. So we will never know how many have had it and are now immune.
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Yes you can go out for exercise but not in large groups aka group rides. So go out on your own or in ones and twos but no more. I may cycle with my wife tomorrow.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
So far yes, no ban on movement. Only Spain stopped this, Italy still allowed.
deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
Madison riding will be frowned upon.
SkipdiverJohn
Deplorable Brexiteer
- Location
- London
The amount of snowflakery nonsense is unbelievable. Trying to prevent people catching the virus is as futile as trying to prevent people catching the common cold. If it's everywhere out there, sooner or later you will cop a dose.
It makes a lot of sense for those who are susceptible to infections to stay out of the way as much as possible, whilst everyone else, who it will not make seriously ill, just goes about their normal business earning their wages and spending their money to keep the economy ticking over.
Drastic lockdowns to try and inhibit social and business interactions will be economically disastrous, and a lot of those who will be worst hit are minimum wage staff in retail and hospitality on zero hours or low hours contracts who can simply be told not to come in as they aren't needed - without the employer having to pay them. The government simply can't afford to bankroll everybody for months to do nothing economically productive and twiddle their thumbs. To run public services you need tax money to keep coming in and you need staff to turn up for work. The majority of people, who are of working age, need to carry on going to work, and everyone who is not high risk needs to carry on with their normal routine. Shutting the entire country down for weeks or months is simply not realistic, and people will soon start to rebel against such measures if attempted for a sustained period.
It makes a lot of sense for those who are susceptible to infections to stay out of the way as much as possible, whilst everyone else, who it will not make seriously ill, just goes about their normal business earning their wages and spending their money to keep the economy ticking over.
Drastic lockdowns to try and inhibit social and business interactions will be economically disastrous, and a lot of those who will be worst hit are minimum wage staff in retail and hospitality on zero hours or low hours contracts who can simply be told not to come in as they aren't needed - without the employer having to pay them. The government simply can't afford to bankroll everybody for months to do nothing economically productive and twiddle their thumbs. To run public services you need tax money to keep coming in and you need staff to turn up for work. The majority of people, who are of working age, need to carry on going to work, and everyone who is not high risk needs to carry on with their normal routine. Shutting the entire country down for weeks or months is simply not realistic, and people will soon start to rebel against such measures if attempted for a sustained period.
Btw don't know if this helps.
It isn't great, but it is actually more detail
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults
Rocky
Hello decadence
I always think that those accusing others of being snowflakes are the biggest snowflakes of all.........why not stop criticising and go and help an elderly neighbour or someone who is vulnerable?
deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
It doesn't really help me. I'm in an at risk group but I also have to care for my mother (shopping, principally). I"m not sure how I can isolate myself and keep on doing the shopping for her.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Tour De France there will be no peloton or drafting. They will have to ride a minute apart and do all the work themselves. Average speeds will drop 30%...
DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
- Location
- Reading, obvs
According to some reports, it's not quite that straightforward. Some will survive the virus, but still be left with long-term damage to lungs or other organs.
Poacher
Gravitationally challenged member
- Location
- Nottingham
After seeing other comments about freezer sales, out of idle curiosity I looked on the John Lewis website. Of 80 models of freezer listed, 53 were out of stock.
