Current Affairs Coronavirus Thread - Serious stuff !!!

[davek]

Thought this was a good article - wish the federal government was focused more on this type of communication that “we closed the borders, nothing to see here” approach they have largely taken to date.

Good read.

 

[Rich B]

And use the paper towels to turn off the tap or you have to rewash!!

Why not just use the soap and hot water to wash the tap, then rinse away, then wash your hands?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Why not just use the soap and hot water to wash the tap, then rinse away, then wash your hands?

This will be a Google interview question soon.

 

[Jebus_lives]

Good to see the Prime Minister is taking this seriously.

 

[Jebus_lives]

No 10 and Department of Health clash over access to EU pandemic warning system in wake of coronavirus

Matt Hancock wanted to retain membership of EWRS as part of EU-UK future relationship deal, but Number 10 said no

www.telegraph.co.uk

I'll put this here as well as the Brexit page.

 

[verreauxi]

Going to hear a lot of this

Utterly gross injustice that.

 

[Martin Alvito]

No it's not.

Pick up a history book and learn how even western societies have to turn towards centralisation and a plan...it's what saved us from nazism.

If this virus escalates we'll all be seeing a lot more large scale intervention in our lives.

Which is not necessarily a good thing. Done right, the US won WWII and put men on the moon. But this is the same government that permitted the trust era, engaged in forcible sterilization and gave us Jim Crow.

There are problems that only government can solve. Crisis intervention during an epidemic is on the list. However, I would prefer that the crisis response not become the leading edge of a long-term police state.

 

[Paris]

Good to see the Prime Minister is taking this seriously.

Good God, London is so far up its own backside it's hideous.

 

[Paris]

I'm going to have to fly back to the UK at some point this week, rather do it now than risk international travel being suspended which, whilst a very small chance of happening, is one I can see happening. It's ridiculous that countries have allowed the spread of the virus, they could have stopped it almost completely had they stopped all travel from China as they should have done two months ago.

 

[Mildredblues]

I think shutting down workplaces such as water treatment, power plants and the food industry from factory to shop might have a more severe effect than the coronavirus itself.

No. They obviously have to work. He probably meant useless offices which don't contribute much to society but still exist for some reason.

 

[daza_1973]

No. They obviously have to work. He probably meant useless offices which don't contribute much to society but still exist for some reason.

That's the echo goosed then.

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

No. They obviously have to work. He probably meant useless offices which don't contribute much to society but still exist for some reason.

Hey lazy bums stealing a living have bills too! I heard it from er…. a friend.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Good God, London is so far up its own backside it's hideous.

Well, considering half of both the entire overseas-born population of the UK and of all overseas tourism visits to the UK are to London, it would seem sensible to include them.

 

[Brisan123]

In all seriousness they are the exact type to completely ignore advice on public gatherings etc

I imagine there will be rather a large crowd to welcome the athletico bus to the sewer pit

 

[Brisan123]

Panicked after looking at my shares this month

I know lads who have AVCs invested in managed funds have lost a few quid.
I am hoping to retire /take redundancy this year so all mine are in a cash fund ,just luck