Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[NilSatisOptimum]

Thanks experts for the lesson on common sense, it's what we all needed.

Schools 'may need to close to control new variant'

Variant spreads 56% faster and may need tougher measures to control, a study suggests.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[BlueStevie35]

Hospital figures - 481 deaths were announced today, down 45 on yesterday and up 43 on last Thursday. 350 deaths were in English hospitals, down 66 on yesterday and up 10 on last week. The 7 day rolling average rises to 410.14

All settings - for the 28 day cut off, 574 deaths were announced today, down 170 on yesterday and up 42 on last Thursday. The 7 day rolling average rises to 510.43

For the 60 day cut off, 663 deaths were announced today, down 189 on yesterday and up 73 on last Thursday. The 7 day rolling average rises to 584.29

 

[Wat Tyler]

National lockdown in Jan or before Jan?

 

[COYBL25]

National lockdown in Jan or before Jan?

Mid Jan.

 

[Tree13]

National lockdown in Jan or before Jan?

I'd be in favour of starting a national lockdown on Boxing Day at 6pm. Keep the whole country restricted to essential movement only, coming to an end at 11pm on Monday 11th January. Delay the schools going back until January 12th, delay the Universities until January 18th.










Delay all football until Digne, Allan, Rodriguez and Richarlison are fully fit.

 

[whiteshadow]

How longs this Oxford Vaccine taking to be granted like?

Expected to be authorised on the 28th or 29th December.

 

[whiteshadow]

This is the disappointing thing. And while not trying to have a go, there are certain people within certain age groups who quite frankly should be ashamed. I know it’s different for different areas and countries, but younger adults have let the side down imo......

I know lots of older people who aren't wearing masks while pretending it's due to medical conditions, when it isn't

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

I know lots of older people who aren't wearing masks while pretending it's due to medical conditions, when it isn't

This whole medical condition thing is selfish attention seeking nonsense.

If you aren't under a respiratory consultant, use oxygen or nebulisers, mucolytics, antibiotics, history of admissions, then chances are you can wear a mask.
People with mild anxiety and personality disorders are also claiming PTSD to the extent they are unable to wear a mask.

Selfish social terrorists who should be shunned by society and openly mocked in the street and refused access to even basic services unless able to prove their condition. If this was a disease that dissolved people's genitalia if they went outside without a mask then everyone would wear one. Because it apparently won't harm them personally, they take the selfish route.

Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[Bungle]

disease that dissolved people's genitalia

They warned me to stay away from Tracey, they said she'd been around the block a fair bit, but did I listen?

 

[Deleted member 48881]

People with mild anxiety and personality disorders are also claiming PTSD to the extent they are unable to wear a mask.

I have a similar condition, not PTSD or any sort but experiencing a panic attack that I will be out of breath. Still though, I don't bother with a proof and am wearing it when indoor at all times. Outdoor, almost never though, even in crowded streets..

 

[grandjoeblue]

I know lots of older people who aren't wearing masks while pretending it's due to medical conditions, when it isn't

One of my parents has horrendous asthma, has been hospitalised for it many times but has no issue with wearing a mask. There aren't many legitimate reasons for not wearing one.

On another subject there are many people out there reusing masks multiple times which is an absolute disgrace. If you rewear a mask you are a danger to people around you. Reusable masks have to be washed at 90 degrees after every use. Disposable masks should be replaced every 3 or 4 hours depending on the humidity.

 

[BlueDraka]

I'd be in favour of starting a national lockdown on Boxing Day at 6pm. Keep the whole country restricted to essential movement only, coming to an end at 11pm on Monday 11th January. Delay the schools going back until January 12th, delay the Universities until January 18th.










Delay all football until Digne, Allan, Rodriguez and Richarlison are fully fit.

Looks like the City game may be called off. A number of their players and staff have got covid

 

[whiteshadow]

One of my parents has horrendous asthma, has been hospitalised for it many times but has no issue with wearing a mask. There aren't many legitimate reasons for not wearing one.

On another subject there are many people out there reusing masks multiple times which is an absolute disgrace. If you rewear a mask you are a danger to people around you. Reusable masks have to be washed at 90 degrees after every use. Disposable masks should be replaced every 3 or 4 hours depending on the humidity.

Yeah, I hate to think what percentage of people don't wash them or don't use masks safely/effectively.

 

[BlueDraka]

Yeah, I hate to think what percentage of people don't wash them or don't use masks safely/effectively.

It may have something to do with cost of the masks. Blatant profiteering from companies and shops. The government should have provided free masks or even subsidised masks for everyone.

 

[Leylo]

Looks like the City game may be called off. A number of their players and staff have got covid

Seriously me and my lad were going is this true?