Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[ToffeeTim]

Over 170k tests done yesterday, so at least we know we have a good capacity now at least.

Don't see the point of the argument of the number of people tested not equaling the number of tests carried out. Of course it won't.

The tests only show if you've got the virus at one fixed moment in time. Of course we will need to test people more than once. That's why it's not that worthwhile getting a test when you have no reason to think you have the virus, unless you work in an essential sector and require regular checks.

The antibody tests will be just as useful, if not more useful going forward.

 

[Tipp blue]

I know people are annoyed with the Lockdown and just want to get back to something resembling normality, but would you actually join a que for a McDonald's drive tru? A few of them opened today and there was chaos, the cops had to be called because the que went around the carpark out the entrance to the carpark down the road and out onto a dual carriageway. Some people are just pure idiots.

 

[roydo]

I know people are annoyed with the Lockdown and just want to get back to something resembling normality, but would you actually join a que for a McDonald's drive tru? A few of them opened today and there was chaos, the cops had to be called because the que went around the carpark out the entrance to the carpark down the road and out onto a dual carriageway. Some people are just pure idiots.

No.

Not ever. Kin horrid stuff.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

The scaffolders have returned to our flat. They're not even wearing shirts, let alone masks.

Are they tanned and sweaty Bruce. lol

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I know people are annoyed with the Lockdown and just want to get back to something resembling normality, but would you actually join a que for a McDonald's drive tru? A few of them opened today and there was chaos, the cops had to be called because the que went around the carpark out the entrance to the carpark down the road and out onto a dual carriageway. Some people are just pure idiots.

It's not like obesity is linked to higher risk of dying from covid or owt

 

[peteblue]

Over 170k tests done yesterday, so at least we know we have a good capacity now at least.

Don't see the point of the argument of the number of people tested not equaling the number of tests carried out. Of course it won't.

The tests only show if you've got the virus at one fixed moment in time. Of course we will need to test people more than once. That's why it's not that worthwhile getting a test when you have no reason to think you have the virus, unless you work in an essential sector and require regular checks.

The antibody tests will be just as useful, if not more useful going forward.

For me the only important developments will be the antibody tests and/or the vaccine.....

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Are they tanned and sweaty Bruce. lol

They weren't as buff as I would have liked tbh. @Baines' left foot was clearly busy.

 

[OnlyBlueWillDo]

“A death can be registered with both COVID-19 and Influenza and Pneumonia mentioned on the death certificate. Because pneumonia may be a consequence of COVID-19, deaths where both were mentioned have been counted only in the COVID-19 category.”

So it’s rolling up any Covid 19, Flu or Pneumonia death and counting them as Covid 19.....

"So far in 2020, the number of people dying is more than 40,000 higher than the average in the past five years, showing the devastating toll the pandemic has taken."

Wonder what's killing them Pete, is there a War on?

 

[Tipp blue]

No.

Not ever. Kin horrid stuff.

As far as fast food goes it's one of the worst, the local chipper is far nicer anyway, and they've all stayed opened for collection during all this.

 

[peteblue]

I know people are annoyed with the Lockdown and just want to get back to something resembling normality, but would you actually join a que for a McDonald's drive tru? A few of them opened today and there was chaos, the cops had to be called because the que went around the carpark out the entrance to the carpark down the road and out onto a dual carriageway. Some people are just pure idiots.

Idiots...mind you I thought that even before all this.....

 

[Charro]

Love a maccies but don’t even queue for one normally if there’s more than two people in front of me.

 

[roydo]

As far as fast food goes it's one of the worst, the local chipper is far nicer anyway, and they've all stayed opened for collection during all this.

Same here. Indian places as well.

If we fancy a burger, we make our own. They are sound.

 

[peteblue]

"So far in 2020, the number of people dying is more than 40,000 higher than the average in the past five years, showing the devastating toll the pandemic has taken."

Wonder what's killing them Pete, is there a War on?

I don’t know, but the NHS, PHE and the Government are saying it’s a different number. If it’s 35K, 44K or 100K, it makes little difference to those that might catch it. I find the throwing around of numbers is both confusing and adds nothing to the well-being of those at risk.....

 

[Toast]

"So far in 2020, the number of people dying is more than 40,000 higher than the average in the past five years, showing the devastating toll the pandemic has taken."

Wonder what's killing them Pete, is there a War on?

That's a sold out Goodison crowd.

Incredible numbers.

 

[Tipp blue]

Same here. Indian places as well.

If we fancy a burger, we make our own. They are sound.

Home made burgers are by far the best, with a load of toppings and brioche bun with a few home made chips and a bottle of your choice. Right sold I'm going to do that one day next week I'll post pics in the food thread. Sorry for going off topic.