Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Have you guys ever tried to stop an old person from doing something? They don't listen well. My grandfather had his license taken, had a stroke, but you couldn't stop the mfer from cruising around.

He's got Corona survivor written all over him.

We need to assemble a crack team of OAPS

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

This was a long time ago. He has long passed. He had a good life and thankfully never hurt himself or anyone else. Saw your sad response about my grandfather. We kind of laugh about it now. Anytime he was left alone, he'd find the keys and go drive around. Visit his childhood neighborhood in the city, restaurants, just stop by our house and then get the keys taken.

I think he'd stop by after his joyride just to thumb his nose at my family. Just to show, "I still got this". Now I'm sad, makes me miss him.

Just saying, those old folks get stubborn. It's like telling a kid, don't do this, and they rush to flout what you're trying to protect them from lol. Idk kind of funny and beautiful in an odd way, the resiliency.

Oh.

He served the cause well.

RIP

 

[LinekersLegs]

This was a long time ago. He has long passed. He had a good life and thankfully never hurt himself or anyone else. Saw your sad response about my grandfather. We kind of laugh about it now. Anytime he was left alone, he'd find the keys and go drive around. Visit his childhood neighborhood in the city, restaurants, just stop by our house and then get the keys taken.

I think he'd stop by after his joyride just to thumb his nose at my family. Just to show, "I still got this". Now I'm sad, makes me miss him.

Just saying, those old folks get stubborn. It's like telling a kid, don't do this, and they rush to flout what you're trying to protect them from lol. Idk kind of funny and beautiful in an odd way, the resiliency.

A friends mother did much the same, refused to surrender the car keys even months after her license had been revoked. Thankfully no accidents but was very difficult to get her to stop driving herself even though she had a live in helper who could drive her wherever she wanted.

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[Sentinel]

Today we received word that two of our ACEP members are in critical condition as a result of COVID-19. An emergency physician in his 40s in the state of Washington presented with symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 syndrome. A 70-year-old member in New Jersey has tested positive for the virus. I am deeply saddened by this news, but not surprised. As emergency physicians, we know the risks of our calling. We stand united with our colleagues and our thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery are with each of them and their families.

In Washington, whether this was a case of occupational transmission or community-based spread of the disease is unknown. The hospital was acutely aware of the COVID-19 risk to health care workers and has worked closely with the CDC to ensure the appropriate policies and procedures are in place to mitigate risk. This emergency physician complied at all times with appropriate PPE procedures.

In Patterson, NJ, the physician, who leads his institution’s emergency preparedness, was admitted to the hospital several days ago with upper respiratory problems and remains in isolation in its intensive care unit.

It is my hope that these colleagues and their cases serve as a reminder to each of us to stay vigilant. This virus is dangerous, and its impact is still unfolding. As emergency physicians, we answer the call to care for our most vulnerable, even at great personal risk. Knowing that, I urge each of you to meticulously follow the recommended precautions to protect yourself.

Sorry to hear that and best wishes. Thanks for the work you're doing.

 

[Yank]

A friends mother did much the same, refused to surrender the car keys even months after her license had been revoked. Thankfully no accidents but was very difficult to get her to stop driving herself even though she had a live in helper who could drive her wherever she wanted.

Just saw your post about your colleague's. Hope all is well as it can be for them, you, and your families.

 

[summerisle]

Another fine Tory mess.

 

[LinekersLegs]

Sorry to hear that and best wishes. Thanks for the work you're doing.

Sorry for the confusion, was just linking an article I read with sadness. I’ve no link with the medical community, just very grateful for the work they do.

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Sorry for the confusion, was just linking an article I read with sadness. I’ve no link with the medical community, just very grateful for the work they do.

Really?

I always thought you were a nurse, you're more clued up than I am on the general side of things probably ha.

 

[Sentinel]

Oh ok, still, a concerning article. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Another fine Tory mess.

It is a mess and they won't want to make it an issue.

Most people won't bother buying one and nobody will ever be prosecuted.

 

[Walken]

Reports that Queensland could...maybe order sorry advise, old people not to go out at all - no mention of shoot on sight yet.
Supermarkets to have dedicated oldies hour for shopping 7 am to 8. aka, get them in and out before proper people want to come in.
Takes me all my time to get up and dressed for 10.00

@Aqui1a will be waiting round the corner to mug them for his stockpile by the sounds of it

 

[Sentinel]

"Remember free TV Licences funded by the Government for all over 75s will end in June".

This caught my attention though, "free TV licenses" Of course their free, there's nothing to charge for in the first place. The BBC is funded entirety by the government and now evidently advertising.

Do you need a "license " to watch YouTube or Netflix, Hulu etc. How utterly absurd. Obviously to drive a car you need a "license" in the wrong hands it's a dangerous vehicle. A "license " to watch the TV. Is that dangerous? It's stealth tax, actually it's not even that, it's extortion.

It's like paying for RT, who would? It's a propaganda channel. At least if you're going to spew out government speak get advertisers to pay for it instead of conning people out of meager wages.

Imagine forced to sit at home having to pay for the "privilege" of watching TV. Governments, gotta love them. Like gangsters making you sleep safe at night.

 

[Walken]

You'd hope governments would be all over this level of innovation, and making these preparations

 

[Aqui1a]

@Aqui1a will be waiting round the corner to mug them for his stockpile by the sounds of it