Coronavirus outbreak

[MontyVeda]

There was a queue for a haircut and everyone in the queue was sitting next to one another. I refused to sit

If you want to take social distancing seriously... I'd have advised against taking the boy to a barber shop at all.

 

[Unkraut]

Ladies and gentlemen, Dr Tim Martin offers some words of wisdom to the nation following the recent publishing of his peer reviewed and widely acclaimed paper "You don't catch Corona in pubs".

What kind of a country is it that produces this mentality? Has he done a cost/benefit analysis of profits earned by keeping pubs open and full and the potential loss of earnings from people becoming sick?

Loss of the enjoyment of a pub for say 5 or 6 weeks isn't really very much in comparison with an average lifespan of 7 to 8 decades.

Whilst it may be true that over here use has been made of the time prior to the massive increase in infections, a survey quoted this morning (RKI again) showed there are still far too many who think this is govt overreaction and propaganda, and who don't wish to take it seriously, and therefore won't abide by the washing/distancing regime.

 

[tom73]

Panic buying now threatening zoo animals lives
Lets hope domestic pets don't suffer either
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-51972533

 

[marinyork]

That doesn't make much sense.
Presumably you mean asymptomatic.
The antibody test is most useful in confirming who has had the disease and can therefore be assumed to be largely immune and unable to contribute to further spread, and they can return to work and a 'normal' life as much as possible.

It does make sense, it's your problem if it doesn't make sense to you. Picking up on spelling mistakes and being patronising ain't gonna get people explaining things to you. If you read up about it you'll find why it is like that and that it doesn't 'doesn't make sense' like you claim. It does make sense because the tests are different and have advantages and disadvantages (some of which I didn't list).

Your second sentence is unnecessary and merely repeating what the chief medical officer has said on numerous occasions and not contested (it's trivial for the point of this debate). It's also not directly relevant to the point you're calling into question.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I wandered down to my local Lidl and was surprised to see the car park quite quiet so I went inside (my wife being in a vulnerable group, I'm being very cautious). There was plenty of bread so I picked up a loaf and a sticky bun. Not many people in the aisles so it was easy to keep a safe distance. No pasta or sauces but hey-ho. Then I came to the checkouts - massive queue, all bunched up next to each other and only 1 till open. I put the bread and bun back then walked out.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Sorry - didn't read the whole thread.

Naughty step is that way——->

 

[Accy cyclist]

Are any of you fellow cyclists staying off your bikes during the crisis? I fear having an off then ending up in the A&E! Not only the wait for treatment will be so long,providing they have the capacity to treat you,but also who wants to and up in hospital with this virus knocking about?!

 

[Fab Foodie]

I never realised it was that important to get a haircut. For once there is an upside to being bald...

Expect a rush on electric hair clippers..

 

[randynewmanscat]

I've just got an email re social distancing...from my dentist, I've never had a check up done with a 2mtr mirror before.

Wait until you see the extension for the drill and the ultrasonic descaler

 

[Fab Foodie]

Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, has gone critical, having no critical care capacity left, according to the Guardian live feed. This is only just beginning.

Seems like a perfect moment for a full inner M25 lockdown....

 

[randynewmanscat]

I wonder if Tim Martin and Stanley Johnson would volunteer to sit (right) next to a confirmed, infectious Corona virus victim in an over-heated pub.

I could probably have a wild stab at the answer...

Sit next to the sort of bile spewer they play to, the one that spits his words out.

 

[Unkraut]

Just about to do my one hour round to keep fit - neighbours said the neighbouring village is now under complete lockdown, police doing the rounds with megaphones. Loads of elderly live there, so I assume there have been some cases reported. Brings it home to you when it gets this close.

 

[marinyork]

Here’s the Nature article on hydroxychloroquine

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41421-020-0156-0

Edit: it’s a somewhat difficult read but this is its conclusion - results show that HCQ can efficiently inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro. In combination with its anti-inflammatory function, we predict that the drug has a good potential to combat the disease.

The article would go well with the speed pharmacology video on covid-19 (which mentions theoretical mechanisms of drugs).

Hydroxycloroquine a lot is known about as a fair number of patients take it for non-malaria conditions. It has a long list of contraindications listed in Stockley's, highly relevant to potential covid-19 patients with most 'underlying conditions', definitely the need for a clinical trial.

 

[MarkF]

Are any of you fellow cyclists staying off your bikes during the crisis? I fear having an off then ending up in the A&E! Not only the wait for treatment will be so long,providing they have the capacity to treat you,but also who wants to and up in hospital with this virus knocking about?!

Went for nice ride yesterday, will have another tomorrow, canal jaunts. Only genuine cases are willingly entering our A&E Accy, all the time wasters and oddballs are nowhere to be seen, some will register at reception but then wait outside rather than sit with strangers.

 

[guitarpete247]

I'm a supply teacher. Was just doing long term (18 months) at same school. Today I've been laid off. No chance of job for the foreseeable. What are my rights. I contacted my agency they didn't know what to suggest. I'll call job centre Monday. I have some savings but not enough to live on till September.
School told me just after we dismissed year 10 at the end of the day.