Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[Bruce Wayne]

Some good news on covid-19

The virus seems to generate a robust and fairly long-lasting immune response

www.economist.com

The news about covid-19 in two new papers is more encouraging. The first, written by a team of scientists at decode genetics, an Icelandic company, and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, reports antibody levels in 1,200 Icelanders who had been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and recovered. More than 90% tested positive for antibodies twice—once immediately post-infection and again four months later. People who had suffered more serious disease, such as those who had been hospitalised, developed higher levels of antibodies. So did men and older people, both of whom are at greater risk of more severe illness.

The four-month lifespan is cheering for two reasons. Antibodies that hang around are more likely to offer immunity. That means a vaccine that provokes their production should provide reasonably long-lasting protection. They are also easier to find. That suggests that results from population-wide antibody screening programmes, which aim to chart the spread of the virus, should be fairly accurate.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Types “Margaret Thatcher” into my hastily written computer programme for dealing with modern day pandemics. I’ll get back to you all with the results

Given that she was a chemist by training, I'd take her over the clown we've got at the moment.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

It was on the news , covid marshalls or something extremely similar to that.

Sounds like the creation of an Orwellian ‘Big Brother’ style secret police force keeping the English public under constant surveillance.

 

[Kenshin]

Sounds like the creation of an Orwellian ‘Big Brother’ style secret police force keeping the English public under constant surveillance.

It just strikes me as bizarre. Almost noone is talking about Brexit and everyone is talking about what regulations actually mean. Sounds like I'm trying to spin a conspiracy theory but given the topic was talked about for 4 years, had laws changed to stop the Tories doing what they wanted at the time etc. The odd information we get is the opposite of what we should be hearing in terms of the negotiations.

Yet wake up today and it's what do the new regulations actually mean!

Like it's purposely vague to distract from other things going on. Perfect timing as well.

 

[YoboCopter]

imagine christmas with no gatherings and maybe no pubs

all because of some weak little strain of virus because thats all it is now

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

It just strikes me as bizarre. Almost noone is talking about Brexit and everyone is talking about what regulations actually mean. Sounds like I'm trying to spin a conspiracy theory but given the topic was talked about for 4 years, had laws changed to stop the Tories doing what they wanted at the time etc. The odd information we get is the opposite of what we should be hearing in terms of the negotiations.

Yet wake up today and it's what do the new regulations actually mean!

Like it's purposely vague to distract from other things going on. Perfect timing as well.

Certainly brings new impetus to the meaning of statecraft... This pandemic death toll has been worth its weight in gold to Brexiteers and current Government... Why waist the opportunity of a good crisis.

August, everyone eat out to help out. September, everyone stop meeting up your being selfish.

 

[hirons11]

Given that she was a chemist by training, I'd take her over the clown we've got at the moment.

Results delayed whist quickly adding “scientific competence algorithm “ to programme. Christ this working on the hoof is not easy. Starting to have a bit of sympathy for the government now lol

 

[tsubaki]

Sounds like the creation of an Orwellian ‘Big Brother’ style secret police force keeping the English public under constant surveillance.

It would be if Corbyn had done this, but as it’s Johnson it will be heroes facing down the extremist young folk.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

It would be if Corbyn had done this, but as it’s Johnson it will be heroes facing down the extremist young folk.

Not so sure on listening to LBC last night even Swarbrick was struggling with calls last night, straw camels back and all that. The creation of 'Tory Snoops' is going to be a step to far.

 

[davek]

Nope.

Read it again, then apologise. Serious men do.

You stated March 3rd that the French Government - who were shutting down events of over 5,000 people had 'moved into the "slight over reaction" space.'

How is that you not getting it wrong, and why do I need to apologise for it?

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

imagine christmas with no gatherings and maybe no pubs

all because of some weak little strain of virus because thats all it is now

Not so sure on weakened strain, however, this is where ideology driven Austerity ends up, a British state unable to cope and protect its most vulnerable. It's only response is to put everyone into the various lockdowns, this is the consequence of low taxes and more money in your pocket mantra. Democratically suck it up butter cups it's what we voted for.

 

[roydo]

You stated March 3rd that the French Government - who were shutting down events of over 5,000 people had 'moved into the "slight over reaction" space.'

How is that you not getting it wrong, and why do I need to apologise for it?

Like I said, read it again.

I had the good grace and standing to apologise to you a few months back, it is the measure of a man.

 

[davek]

Like I said, read it again.

I had the good grace and standing to apologise to you a few months back, it is the measure of a man.

What is it Im missing here? You'll have to spell it out because Im not seeing it.

More than willing to do so if you explain it.

 

[roydo]

What is it Im missing here? You'll have to spell it out because Im not seeing it.

More than willing to do so if you explain it.

Ok. My "slight over reaction" was referring to you. Based on a seemingly random number (5000) of folk the French had allowed to attend stuff, you went "we must shut everything down", just a few weeks after telling us all it was a hoax and not to be cowed.

The 3rd March was my birthday, not that that makes any difference, and I had all ready been at home caring full time for Mrs R, whom the NHS/Social Services (after a full inspection) had allowed to be released into my care, rather than stay in a soon to be a Corona ward, for 2 weeks. Thats now 7 months.

So I took great offence that you said I was downplaying this thing.

 

[YoboCopter]

New rules

over 70s shelter
everyone else do what ever you want
Cases will go up hardly anyone will be ill

repeat untill vaccine

easy