Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[sbbefc]

So, beginning from tomorrow we will see images of packed trains/tubes.

Next weekend we will see rammed parks and people flocking to national parks.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[COYBL25]

@arminisgod is now planning his lands end to John O Groats cycle odyssey

You jest mate, but some of the cycling miles I’m seeing of lads on Strada, with lads who’ve been furloughed is getting up to Tour de France mileage lol

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Anywhere like that or a place with a beach etc, whilst the hoteliers and licensees look on crying.

Yup. Just spoke to a mate who lives in the Lakes and the locals are dreading it. Plus as you say anyone who relies on tourism for an income will be looking on in horror at what could have been.

 

[snipellis11]

Think so mate.

The full thing will be out tomorrow, today was just an outline.

Yeah hopefully be more information tomorrow about it all

 

[Minimeister]

Has Boris said when he will put an end to those horrific Nationwide adverts?

 

[RAFUH]

I know. Just not sure what else you would do in a car, but go to another destination lol

 

[ToffeeTim]

And only for a few weeks till summer hols start or do they cancel them and make the kids do a longer term?

I've been wondering why they dont just bring kids back in say August rather than September. I dont see any reason why that couldn't be done. Not like people will off on foreign holidays.

 

[Toast]

She's proper fit in that is Winslett..

Off topic obvs..

 

[Catfish Blues]

Werent people who couldn't work from home always encouraged to go to work? It's just kind of cane to me that. Is it actually a change?

To be honest, it's not much of a change at all.
They previously were saying

If you cannot work from home then you are allowed to travel for work purposes, but you should not do so if you are showing coronavirus symptoms, or if you or any of your household are self-isolating. This is consistent with advice from the Chief Medical Officer.

Employers who have people in their offices or onsite should ensure that employees are able to follow the Guidance for employers and businesses including, where possible, maintaining a two metre distance from others, and washing their hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds (or using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water is not available).

Work carried out in people’s homes - for example by tradespeople carrying out repairs and maintenance, cleaners, or those providing paid-for childcare in a child’s home - can continue, provided that the worker has no coronavirus symptoms. Again, it will be important to ensure that government guidelines are followed to ensure everyone’s safety. These include practicing excellent hand and respiratory hygiene, and maintaining a two metre distance from household occupants as far as possible.

No work should be carried out in any household which is isolating because one or more family members has symptoms or where an individual has been advised to shield - unless it is to remedy a direct risk to the safety of the household, such as emergency plumbing or repairs, or to provide emergency childcare in a child’s home if a young child would be left unattended and where the worker is willing to do so. In such cases, Public Health England can provide advice to those working in other people’s houses and households.

... but businesses have chosen to close. Some have re-opened after reviewing their operations, but the govt obviously now feels other businesses need a push, which could easily end in a second peak, so there's a real risk this could backfire.

 

[Brennan]

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Werent people who couldn't work from home always encouraged to go to work? It's just kind of cane to me that. Is it actually a change?

Within the social 2 metre social distancing...
What Johnson tried to convey if you can either walk or cycle to your sweatshop please do.

 

[daza_1973]

I've been wondering why they dont just bring kids back in say August rather than September. I dont see any reason why that couldn't be done. Not like people will off on foreign holidays.

I'm sure the teachers unions would have something to say about it.

 

[ToffeeTim]

To be honest, it's not much of a change at all.
They previously were saying



... but businesses have chosen to close. Some have re-opened after reviewing their operations, but the govt obviously now feels other businesses need a push, which could easily end in a second peak, so there's a real risk this could backfire.

I thought that.

The media were saying it was new info but I was sure I'd heard it before. I cant see many businesses opening tomorrow because of this, if any. More have been opening up on a gradual basis over the last few weeks in any case.

I get why theyd want more to go back to work. But employers need to be told how to do so safely and the commute on your bike message is a bit silly.

 

[ToffeeTim]

I'm sure the teachers unions would have something to say about it.

Probably. But it seems a good idea to me. Take part of june and july off and come back in August if safe.

Probably not workable at short notice but worth considering I'd have thought.

 

[Harryflashman]

Werent people who couldn't work from home always encouraged to go to work? It's just kind of cane to me that. Is it actually a change?

you’re acting like he wasn’t clear , I think you probably need to watch it again. I think it’s universally agreed the message was obvious .

As Johnson would usually like to drop in some Latin . We need to see Acta non verba