glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
That’s the general alert sent by all networks on the government’s behalf.
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52017451
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That’s the general alert sent by all networks on the government’s behalf.
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52017451
Joey Shabadoo
My pronouns are "He", "Him" and "buggerlugs"
I think that's what I was referring to upthread. A Scottish company got an order for 2.6m test kits last week but the order was from Public Health England, not the Scottish NHS. They were having problems with logistics, partly because the kits included swabs etc and had to be assembled rather than just sending out x number of swabs, x number of Part A, x numbers of Part B etc
kingrollo
Guru
Thank you - I have looked at asthma UK and as a triotupuim user I would be classed as high risk - but no letter or text yet ....mind you my GP isn't the best so they've probably forgot me !!!
Joey Shabadoo
My pronouns are "He", "Him" and "buggerlugs"
My wife hasn't had any news yet and we've seen deliveries being made to vulnerable users nearby so she phoned her GP. apparently they're contacting everyone alphabetically and she's a "W"
kingrollo
Guru
I'm R !!!My wife hasn't had any news yet and we've seen deliveries being made to vulnerable users nearby so she phoned her GP. apparently they're contacting everyone alphabetically and she's a "W"
If you are in the high risk group - can you still go for a solo bike ride ?
Julia9054
Guru
- Location
- Knaresborough
Contacted my gp yesterday. My inhaler and dosage are on the list. Turns out in the small print that mine is half the strength of the one that would put me on the list. Feel a bit silly for panicking now!
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
We all thought you were a ‘W’.
kingrollo
Guru
It's gone over my head mate ???We all thought you were a ‘W’.
I think he's a character from Monty Python's The meaning of life who cannot pronounce Rs.
I did see it
. I'd also seen various pieces from multiple different companies around the UK some of which said they were in talks and others said nope, not heard anything from any UK lot. I do believe you, just not wanting to post much until more finalised.There are massive issues with logistics. Even if happens as Spain where I understand what happened it they had to get 20,000 test kits here, 40,000 there and so on to make up 640,000. Even 10,000 test kits is transformational. On the ventillators or other equipment logistical issues around assembly and parts are having to be overcome.
When I mentioned logistics previously I also meant distributing them. I don't have a problem with Vo' type arrangements where the UK government clean sweeps an entire hospital staff say at once (and three to four days later) to work out who/what/where. As well as saving lives a proper study would show how it spreads within hospital staff. Longer term than a couple of weeks I worry about the UK government and various workers doing stupid things with tests. There has be a system for using them to basically ration and use effectively what's among one of the most precious things on earth right now.
For me one of the advantages of the various antibody and other quicker tests is in combination. Say you have a hospital worker where they are tested and it comes back ambiguous, target a PCR on them, isolate for 24 hours. It means in some cases people will be able to go back to work after 24 hours rather than a much longer amount of time.
Smokin Joe
Squire
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
Bike shops are on the list of businesses exempt from closure. Full list here-
https://assets.publishing.service.g.../230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.g.../230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF.pdf
If you're in the high risk group, then you shouldn't be going out at all. Because you're likely to be hospitalised if you were to catch this virus.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
A 'W' as in 'Wayne Kerr'! Joke no offence implied.We all thought you were a ‘W’.
@kingrollo
Advice for people at high risk
If you're at high risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus, there are extra things you should do to avoid catching it.
These include:
- not leaving your home – you should not go out to do shopping, visit friends or family, or attend any gatherings
- avoiding close contact with other people in your home as much as possible
How do these measures differ from the social distancing guidance for vulnerable people issued?
You are strongly advised to stay at home at all times and avoid any face-to-face contact for a period of at least 12 weeks from the day you receive your letter.
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Symptoms
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- new continuous cough and/or
- high temperature (above 37.8 °C)
Shielding is a measure to protect extremely vulnerable people by minimising interaction between those who are extremely vulnerable and others. This means that those who are extremely vulnerable should not leave their homes, and within their homes should minimise all non-essential contact with other members of their household. This is to protect those who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) from coming into contact with the virus.
If you think you have a condition which makes you extremely vulnerable or have received a letter from NHS England you are strongly advised to shield yourself, to reduce the chance of getting coronavirus (COVID-19) and follow the face-to-face distancing measures below.
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