Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[paultheblue]

My wife had post-natal depression when our son was born and I’m accutely aware of the impact of lockdown on her mental health. She takes herself off for a drive in the countryside on occasions but never gets out of the car. I’m not necessarily comfortable with it in case she gets stopped but at the same time I accept that this situation is so much harder on her, especially since as a musician she can’t work.

I don't see the problem with getting in the car on your own or with a family member then going for a short drive to clear your head.
It is no risk to anybody and the only downside is a possible accident putting pressure on the NHS.

 

[Jebus_lives]

Shows you how well prepared the German's were: Bayer Leverkusen had their own Pandemic Doctor in place 4 years ago.

One of their football clubs was better organised than our government.

This makes no sense.

 

[Brisan123]

Humans and chimpanzees share nearly 99% of their DNA

Looks like some of those chimps found that 1% and post on here lol

 

[Tipp blue]

Looks like some of those chimps found that 1% and post on here lol

Who who who you calling a chimp

 

[PhilM]

Looks like some of those chimps found that 1% and post on here lol

I suspect those amongst us who go to that big shed across the park only ever started with 98% based on some of the posts slowly popping up.

Anyway, I was reading this article in the Guardian and while I understand the sentiment I couldn't help wonder if there's some underlying reason for it.

Will coronavirus spell an end to the great Chinese buffet?

Designated serving spoons, no double-dipping and individual portions have all been floated as part of a new need for safety

www.theguardian.com

 

[zzr45]

I suspect those amongst us who go to that big shed across the park only ever started with 98% based on some of the posts slowly popping up.

Anyway, I was reading this article in the Guardian and while I understand the sentiment I couldn't help wonder if there's some underlying reason for it.

Will coronavirus spell an end to the great Chinese buffet?

Designated serving spoons, no double-dipping and individual portions have all been floated as part of a new need for safety

www.theguardian.com

It feels like an article that was sent to publish long before it was ready. Buffets and sharing platters etc. have long been a suspect of creating unhygienic food practices, but the reality really doesn't reflect that. If, as I think you may be suggesting, that perhaps looking at how contemporary dining environments might come a bit more under focus due to the observed link between BMI and mortality rates then that would be perhaps make a bit more sense. Did have a kebab last night which was the same amount of calories in one meal as I'd been eating on a daily basis which does show part of the issue.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

I lolled a Jeremy...

‘Mum is in touch with this underground network of hairdressers who have been working from home.’

Wish I had a number for this underground network ffs

 

[zzr45]

Wish I had a number for this underground network ffs

You don't find them, they find you.

 

[roydo]

Wish I had a number for this underground network ffs

The first rule of underground hairdressers is.....

 

[davek]

This makes no sense.

It might not make perfect sense, but it makes its point.

 

[Groucho]

 

[Bruce Wayne]

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I can recommend the post-mod world Grouch. You can call him a cockwomble then and not have to be so polite.

 

[davek]

Indeed the Stepford Tories... We are well and truly on Hillsborough Grenfell of shifting and ring fencing blame...

Actually also believe it's a case, Of how Johnson can spin this particular scenario to their advantages when flogging off the NHS to Trump in trade talks...

Already doing it in the teeth of a crisis: Tory spads setting up companies to do deals with US data gathering company Palantir to 'service' the NHS.

Cash from chaos.

 

[Tea_drinker]

According to Shapps it's the 'excellent statistical counting' that's giving us a higher death rate than almost any other country.

I've lived through some terrible, inhumane tory governments but these could well be the worst most devious bunch of the lot.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

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Even the Sunday Times these days...