Covid - 19

[lipstick79]

Everybody will probably get it, covID-19
Just DON`T pass it ON
Wash UR hands - limit the spread

[Old Cruser]

I have seen those as well. Unfortunately some don't think this is serious - and if they get it it may not be, but they may pass it onto someone who could lose their life.
A pub in Clay Cross decided to have a 'back door' for some to use. Is drink so important? If not and it's the socialising then there are other means.

We are heading for a lockdown!

[Sorastro]

From what I hear The Peak District has been heaving today.Car parks full and around Monsall Dale people in groups  strolling about.I also saw a photo of Matlock Bath with loads of Motor Cyclists stood around.I despair.

What's the point in telling people off for congregating round country parks and the seaside when they are packed like sardines in supermarkets.
If the authorities tell you to do something the vast majority will do what they like anyway. I have said from day one sooner or later they are going to have to declare Marshall law and with that comes curfew. If anyone is out and about without good reason start prodding them with  bayonets till they go home.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. You might say we are on a war footing but it's for the common good. For those who say the government is not doing enough concerning people self isolating, that may be true but short of a total ban on movement there's not much more that could be done other than the above, it's down to common sense.

You will always get the "No ones going to tell me what to do" brigade, due to their obvious low I.Q. they firmly believe it won't happen to them, maybe not, maybe they will come out of this unscathed but going out and about unnecessarily is not helping the rest.

[Fly]

I've been out and about most days.
BUT, i've been sticking to the social distancing and avoiding popular destinations.
Quick pic from todays walk. The old Chesterfield to Clowne train line. Photo of Boughton Lane bridge.

[hifimad]

Trust me, the worst hasn't even started yet.

Just wait until the Jehovah's Witnesses realise everyone is stuck at home...

many years ago i told the jehova witnesses visiting us that we were commited diabolists, and for some unfathomable reason they have chose not to visit us since.

[lipstick79]

What IS the world actually waiting/hoping 4 regarding the virus ?

[Fly]

Never fancied being in the armed forces. I went to the pit,
I always said I'd do my bit if my country needed me though.
So i've signed up to be an NHS volunteer.
Bring it on . . . . .

What IS the world actually waiting/hoping 4 regarding the virus ?

4 it to be gone with as little loss of life as possible!

[Old Cruser]

What IS the world actually waiting/hoping 4 regarding the virus ?

Right from the start of the news coming in from China it was obvious there was something 'different' about this virus - what are they not telling us I asked hubby. It seemed an awful lot of fuss for a virus.

Now we know!
It is highly contagious and can mean many need hospital treatment - some die.
We know that now.

From what I have read it is originally a virus which only animals got - now mutated in humans. The reason it is difficult to find an injection for.

I'm not a Boris fan and yes I think he might have been a bit slow in his actions,  but, any PM from any party faced with this wouldn't get it all right. It's new and a first time for us and others. I suspect he held off not only because of Scientific advice but also because he realised just how hard this was going to be for people who in general are sociable beings.
What did annoy me and I switched it off was Jeremy Corbyn arguing the toss yesterday - could he have done any better?? Would he have made mistakes??
He would!


We need to do as the Government says and not be so stupid as some have shown themselves to be.

Hard times folks

[Sorastro]

From what I gathered O.C. it originated from a Chinese market. It was a market they call a wet market, people come from miles around and bring in live animals to buy and sell and it all supposedly started with a bat. You've all probably seen on travel shows being shown round similar markets like in Asia, live animals on one stall then street food for sale on the next.

The Chinese say they now have a handle on it but China has always been a secretive nation, they only tell you what they want you to know, like....
These markets have been in existence for many years, have they been stopped?
You only appear to be getting the "good" news from large Chinese cities, what about the countryside? China is a very very large country. Will they be ABLE to put a stop to these markets all over China if not whats to stop it happening again.

[Sorastro]

No- it will be a Saturday Service

From what I saw yesterday Sunday service would be more practical... me and the wife went to the local shop yesterday. We went the long way round basically to get some fresh air, during our "walkabout" we were passed by 3 buses and out of those, 2 were riding empty.

[Sorastro]

On the news this morning... Novak Djokovic and his wife are donating one million euro's to buy much needed medical equipment in Serbia.

Our overpaid footballers seem to be very quiet, now I'm not dropping hints here {yes I am} it's their money they can do what they like with it.
I think this is the time people like those helped put a little back, lets face it they are not exactly going to starve to death if they donate say a weeks wage {or 50%...10% even}.

It would be nice to see them do something in these trying times. I wonder how many have become volunteers.

[Alsatian]

On the news this morning... Novak Djokovic and his wife are donating one million euro's to buy much needed medical equipment in Serbia.

Our overpaid footballers seem to be very quiet, now I'm not dropping hints here {yes I am} it's their money they can do what they like with it.
I think this is the time people like those helped put a little back, lets face it they are not exactly going to starve to death if they donate say a weeks wage {or 50%...10% even}.

It would be nice to see them do something in these trying times. I wonder how many have become volunteers.

What he said.

[Sorastro]

Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Chris Whitty all have all tested positive and are now self isolating.

Now a cynical person {never!!} would swear that these three could be self isolating just to keep out of the way, especially when it comes to facing the press on a daily basis and being asked awkward questions. It just seems too much of a coincidence that the 3 "top" men have suddenly developed the symptoms basically at the same moment, and who is there to argue?
If it is true then they didn't heed their own advice which makes it even worse.

[Old Cruser]

Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Chris Whitty all have all tested positive and are now self isolating.

Now a cynical person {never!!} would swear that these three could be self isolating just to keep out of the way, especially when it comes to facing the press on a daily basis and being asked awkward questions. It just seems too much of a coincidence that the 3 "top" men have suddenly developed the symptoms basically at the same moment, and who is there to argue?
If it is true then they didn't heed their own advice which makes it even worse.

Food for thought there Sorastro!!
I also agree with the overpaid footballers suggestion the problem is they will probably be conducting their lifestyle in an overpaid way and won't have much to spare!!

Watching the news it truly is an awful virus for those who end up in hospital and the NHS Staff, how demoralising for them to look after patients and continually see them die, depression must set in for these front line people.

People are scared and although not out and about one of my main jobs has been long telephone conversations with residents trying to calm them down.
Bored - I haven't had the time!!
   

[Alsatian]

If it is true then they didn't heed their own advice which makes it even worse.

Well, when I was watching a programme from parliament the Tory front benches certainly weren't sitting 2 metres apart and, at the end of the broadcast, they were all huddling around the speaker!

Definitely a case of not practising what you preach!