Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[COYBL25]

Out in town today and quite a few folk out going about their daily business even saw two blokes shake hands.

Makes me proud to be a scouser- tough as old boots we are.

Smokey Mo`s was in full swing for Paddys Day.

Guinness and Jameson by the bucket renders a person immune ( apparently )

No surrender.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

yep he sounded very calm and collected
I’ll admit the stuff I’ve lost my head about isn’t actually the virus. Probably wrong of me that my priorities are elsewhere.

I’ve been just a lot less concerned about what it can do than the indirect consequences, is all. And cause I’ve listened to calm experts about the virus itself is why I think some of these measures have been ott, even if they’re the right thing to do really

I'm a freelancer as well, and so can sympathise with the concern around income at the moment, especially as traditionally the welfare system has not done anything for freelancers. I said earlier, I wouldn't be massively surprised if some form of UBI isn't announced today, as that seems more inclusive than the reverse national insurance thing the CBI were asking for (which would, again, freeze out the self-employed).

 

[Piijt]

Health staff are still being tested if the show signs of infection.

No they’re not

 

[Jebus_lives]

No they’re not

Not proactively, but if they're working with vulnerable groups and that then are considered to have it, they are being tested to confirm and then contact tracing is happening.

 

[Neiler]

thanks mate

Yep I’m disciplined. Like I said, gonna go the gym (if it’s quiet) - have applied for work this morning. Doing what I can do.

I’ve got enough to get me through the next six weeks. It’s after that that I’m concerned about. But suppose I’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Thats good pal, i go to the gym a lot for my mental health if nothing else - its my own outlet so i know where your coming from, calms me right down. Missing it at the mo as they shut a couple days ago, been out for a run and doing some home weights and the like to keep ticking over. Missing it though!!

I think its a clever strategy thinking in the short term, small bite sized weeks if you can. Its good you have a fair bit lined up and often these situations can turn up unexpected opportunities or you come across something or someone you might not have under normal circumstances, if you have progressed to the point you have in your career, you obviously have the get up and go and intuitive, innovative spirit and skills, it will always see you right.

We are feeling our way in the dark a little bit. Who knows even without a vaccine they are making strides every day in treatment of the virus to hopefully make it less deadly and maybe the risk over all will be mitigated the longer it goes on.

Until then i think we should all use here, as a bit of fun, light relif and acknowledge and validate the stress we will all likely go through.

 

[aazak]

The number of people infected by Covid-19 in Spain has soared past 13,700 with the number of deaths rising to almost 600, government data showed.

"We have 13,716 cases in Spain, which is 2,538 more than yesterday, which implies an increase of 18 percent," said Fernando Simon, the health ministry's emergencies coordinator.

Over the same 24-hour period, the number of deaths rose to 598, an increase of 107, a government statement showed, giving a higher figure than that initially announced by Mr Simon.

 

[Buckers]

Work are telling us to stock up on food for our care homes. Sure that’s them telling us to panic buy? Not sure this is ethical?

 

[marnie]

Just been to Tesco’s then and witnessed some of the crack down on mass panic buying. There wasn’t much there to buy on mass anyway to be honest. Noticed jelly in pots was being rationed down to two per shopper.

Jelly FFS Is that something you can wash your hands with ?

 

[marnie]

Its completely understandable mate, you weren't talking about being denied getting a slab of beer and spacing out for the weekend, while that is always nice, you are talking about your livelihood, how you will pay for accommodation, bills, food, etc. Its all understandable stuff to be stressed about.

Suddenly something that was there is taken away, through no fault of your own after much work and the building of your profile (at the moment) seems wasted.

Who wouldn't feel, helpless, angry frustrated, worried and fearful.


A lot of people will be feeling this way, we need to acknowledge, validate and support as much possible people on here, who are concerned about material loss and subsequent, understandable mental health impact of that.

Peoples lives have changed fundamentally in a week, a wave has hit and shattered normality and the tide has left worry, fear, frustration, stress etc. Its massive in my opinion and i would say you are alone on here in how you are feeling.

If you are up and dressed and thinking of doing things today mate, thats a positive. Remember all the work and skill you did and used to get were you have got to, thats not going anywhere when this all lifts and hopefully in the days ahead you can be reassured with measures that will be forthcoming materially. Most governments seem to be bending this way.

I hope here becomes a place where people can come on and share some of their concerns, that they are acknowledged and validated and they have a bit fun, light relief and feel a bit of support - people care!

Fantastic post

 

[Buckers]

Calling all gardeners, get veg planted ASAP, my spuds our going in today, we might all be having to pool resources soon. If there are food shortages later in the year let’s start doing it the old fashioned way. Dig up your lawns!!!

 

[orchard]

Work are telling us to stock up on food for our care homes. Sure that’s them telling us to panic buy? Not sure this is ethical?

Probably, but caterering sales are likely to be down?

 

[COYBL25]

Jelly FFS Is that something you can wash your hands with ?

It`s getting worse by the day, my missus has just come in and said the latest " in" thing to panic buy is shampoo, as there`s no hand gels or soap, people are stock piling it to use it as regular soap.

I`m really starting to understand why people say " f*** it all " and go and live in the wilderness.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Calling all gardeners, get veg planted ASAP, my spuds our going in today, we might all be having to pool resources soon. If there are food shortages later in the year let’s start doing it the old fashioned way. Dig up your lawns!!!

Plant some turnips or bury great aunt Jean. It's a dilemma.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It`s getting worse by the day, my missus has just come in and said the latest " in" thing to panic buy is shampoo, as there`s no hand gels or soap, people are stock piling it to use it as regular soap.

I`m really starting to understand why people say " f*** it all " and go and live in the wilderness.

The wilderness is full of Brexiters.

 

[Bluerover]

Population of Ireland is roughly 4.8 million

The island of Ireland is 4.83 (Republic) and 1.88 (NI) - 6.71M