Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

Some good news...

Eurovision Song Contest 2020 has been cancelled  

Schools in Scotland and Wales to close by Friday...

And England??? 

Saint posted:

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

 

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

If you're fit and well,you can take a walk, but give people a wide berth. If your immune system is really compromised then home is the best place

Moonie posted:

Some good news...

Eurovision Song Contest 2020 has been cancelled  

Every cloud and all that😂

machel posted:

It is so easy to panic, I have diabetes and every cough, sore throat, runny nose and even back ache has me wondering.....😷

My husband is diabetic....he's not panicking but I've morphed into a grade A nag about things

Saint posted:

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

 

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

The 12 weeks is a bit random. We do that and then what? They reckon that's when this damned virus will be at it's peak         A virus  I'm convinced came out a biological lab.

Saint posted:

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

 

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

I see!

The thing about the over 70 has not been officially instigated yet. Last I heard 'they would be told SOON' but I've heard that a few times now and it still hasn't happened!

Boris still has this 'bee-in-his-bonnet@ about herd immunity and 'pushing it back' to warmer weather which should weaken it (the virus).

velvet donkey posted:

Saint posted:

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

 

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

The 12 weeks is a bit random. We do that and then what? They reckon that's when this damned virus will be at it's peak         A virus  I'm convinced came out a biological lab.

You are the third person I have read about who has said that Velvet...

Testing is a joke, 10,000. What is the point in mostly testing ill people in hospital? Get out there - South Korea tested 250000. The whole thing's a farce, front line staff with no masks or gowns, no ventilators, no beds, no ICU's, no NHS staff etc. The government had months to prepare for this. It makes you sick. 

Moonie posted:

velvet donkey posted:

Saint posted:

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

 

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

 

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

The 12 weeks is a bit random. We do that and then what? They reckon that's when this damned virus will be at it's peak         A virus  I'm convinced came out a biological lab.

You are the third person I have read about who has said that Velvet...

I too, have heard that in other places.

velvet donkey posted:

Saint posted:

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

I've become a hypochondriac  - every sniffle or cough and i'm COVID positive.

I've had a back ache today - that's it too

I've had a tot of whisky (every night to toast my Dad) and that almost choked me - since then i've been clearing my throat = Corona

 

Only 12weeks to go 

Have I missed something? Only 12 weeks to go????

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing

At some point (amongst all the other advice) I heard that all over 70's (my Mum) should self isolate for 12 weeks.

I'm not going out for at least 3 months - i might infect her!!

 

And yet we have elderly (nosy) neighbours one has COPD and another has Diabetes - both go out EVERY day !!! 

Madness

The 12 weeks is a bit random. We do that and then what? They reckon that's when this damned virus will be at it's peak         A virus  I'm convinced came out a biological lab.

What makes you think that?

I'm not confident that the news from the Gov & Supermarkets is entirely true. The shelves in my local supermarkets are remaining empty and other food items are starting to disappear. some of the smaller shops look like they are closing down.

No tinned soup now and the chocolate isle is looking threadbare.

People videoing it on their phones!

It's not just a question of whether one can buy 2 or 20 of a particular item it's also a logistic question, of how quickly and easily the supply chain can replace the massive volume of goods that have been removed.

The chain works on the basis of a regular and even amount of goods movement. If that number suddenly increases hugely then there is going to be a delay in supply.

We're no further developed than during WW2

If selfish idiots would stop panic buying, there would be plenty for everyone.

Adversity brings out the worst in some people and the best in others.

Yogi19 posted:

If selfish idiots would stop panic buying, there would be plenty for everyone.

Adversity brings out the worst in some people and the best in others.

That's what we were saying, my friend and I while out walking today Yogi, I prefer to focus on the good while being aware of the scumbags enough to avoid 

Moonie posted:

Schools in Scotland and Wales to close by Friday...

And England??? 

From Friday

Kaytee posted:

Moonie posted:

Schools in Scotland and Wales to close by Friday...

And England??? 

From Friday

Amythist posted:

Yogi19 posted:

If selfish idiots would stop panic buying, there would be plenty for everyone.

Adversity brings out the worst in some people and the best in others.

That's what we were saying, my friend and I while out walking today Yogi, I prefer to focus on the good while being aware of the scumbags enough to avoid 

 Best way, Amythist

I'm hearing from numerous sources it's imminent the Country is going to go into lockdown,,,,troops are now in the capital and more are being moved from barracks ...don't shoot the messenger, it's what I have been told 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

I'm hearing from numerous sources it's imminent the Country is going to go into lockdown,,,,troops are now in the capital and more are being moved from barracks ...don't shoot the messenger, it's what I have been told 

I've seen stuff too 

Nothing on the news...

Listening to students talking about not doing their exams

Businesses having no customers

Parents struggling for childcare

Selfish to the end - people are dying !!

If the vast majority of deaths were teens would the response be different?

You bet it would

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

I'm hearing from numerous sources it's imminent the Country is going to go into lockdown,,,,troops are now in the capital and more are being moved from barracks ...don't shoot the messenger, it's what I have been told 

My son is in the army and was on exercise, that has been cancelled and they have been recalled..........

machel posted:

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

I'm hearing from numerous sources it's imminent the Country is going to go into lockdown,,,,troops are now in the capital and more are being moved from barracks ...don't shoot the messenger, it's what I have been told 

My son is in the army and was on exercise, that has been cancelled and they have been recalled..........

 that’s not sounding good...

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

That’s probably Sprouty...

Moonie posted:

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

That’s probably Sprouty...

  Get yourself on social media and see what the activists are posting. (I suggest Twitter) I knew there was stuff going on but I've really had my eyes opened 

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

That’s probably Sprouty...

  Get yourself on social media and see what the activists are posting. (I suggest Twitter) I knew there was stuff going on but I've really had my eyes opened 

Will do 

It's scary - the garbage we'll believe cos someone else says so

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

Well I've just read something to that effect on today's 'Live Reporting' pages. Just for London for now.

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

Well I've just read something to that effect on today's 'Live Reporting' pages. Just for London for now.

Yes, I’ve seen it, fankoo 

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Sprout posted:

Moonie posted:

Nothing on the news...

They'll never report it though 

Well I've just read something to that effect on today's 'Live Reporting' pages. Just for London for now.

It was covered on BBC2's "Newsnight" last night.

The military always have around 12,000 available as a reserve for emergencies (e.g. the recent floods), but that's being upped to 20,000 under the current circumstances. The army were making it clear last night that what they're currently looking at is providing skills such as drivers and what's called "Command and Control" - the example given on Newsnight was the recent talk of using hotels as temporary hospitals: the army would help in organizing that if needed.

I've a colleague at work who's in the TA, and I was casually discussing it with him recently, mentioning the "Green Goddesses" used during the firemen's strike, which he's too young to remember  . I asked if he'd been approached for call-up; he said no, and that they were going to be more interested in specialists such as medical staff and drivers anyway (the latter's a bit of a sore point with him at the moment, as he was meant to go on an army HGV training course last month, but had to cancel as his doctor screwed up the necessary medical certification.   )

According to a recent reportTrusted Source, more than 97 percent of people who contract SARS-CoV-2 show symptoms within 11.5 days of exposure. The average incubation period seems to be around 5 days. However, this estimate may change as we learn more about the virus.

https://www.healthline.com/hea...od#incubation-period

Rubbish at links and c&p.

Are you going to put a bid in, Velvet?

stop with the panic buying, you selfish idiots  

I wish Johnson would answer the damn question.