Potential cancellation of games - Coronavirus

[TowerToffee]

It's an easy win

I have no knowledge myself. I am very happy to rely on the advice of our medical professionals.

If they are allowed to tell the truth , you can bet your life that Boris and his health minister will be heavily censoring what information is fed to the great british public .
They are playing down the seriousness of the situation to delay the impact on the economy.
I wouldn't trust Boris to look after my coat never mind my health .

 

[charlie atkins]

I'm quoting from clinicians who know far more about it than you two.

From the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, 2020

High-risk exposure (close contacts*)

• A person living in the same household as a COVID-19 case
• A person having had direct physical contact with a COVID-19 case (e.g. shaking hands)
• A person having unprotected direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (e.g. being
  coughed on, touching used paper tissues with a bare hand)
• A person having had face-to-face contact with a COVID-19 case within 2 metres [2] and > 15 minutes
• A person who was in a closed environment (e.g. classroom, meeting room, hospital waiting room, etc.)
  with a COVID-19 case for 15 minutes or more and at a distance of less than 2 metres
• A healthcare worker (HCW) or other person providing direct care for a COVID-19 case, or laboratory
  workers handling specimens from a COVID-19 case without recommended PPE or with a possible breach
  of PPE [3]
• A contact in an aircraft sitting within two seats (in any direction) of the COVID-19 case, travel companions
  or persons providing care, and crew members serving in the section of the aircraft where the index case was seated [4] (if severity of symptoms or movement of the case indicate more extensive exposure, passengers seated in the entire section or all passengers on the aircraft may be considered close contacts)
• 
  
• 2. Low-risk exposure (casual contact)
  
  
  
• A person who was in a closed environment with a COVID-19 case for less than 15 min or at a distance of more than 2 metres
• A person having had face-to-face contact with a COVID-19 case for less than 15 min and at a distance of less than 2 metres
• Traveling together with a COVID-19 case in any kind of conveyance.
  Longer duration of contact increases the risk of transmission; the 15-minute limit is arbitrarily selected for practical purposes. Based on individual risk assessments, public health authorities may consider expanding contact tracing and management to persons who had a shorter duration of contact with a case.

IN A NUTSHELL: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO PEOPLE IN A CONFINED SPACE > THE LIKELIHOOD OF TRANSMISSION.

So, would make more sense to stop buses and metros, theaters and cinemas rather than outside events

 

[Zezti]

Not if it's your own right hand mate

That's a relief. In more ways than one.

 

[Brisan123]

My local is sound, they’ve put hand sanitizer gel in the bogs and so far no one has pinched it !

true story
A carton of 24 hand sanitizer refills was stolen in our job last week

 

[Brisan123]

Not noticed any shortage in the gravy aisle yet either.

There is in Mr Allardyce's local supermarket

 

[PhilEFC]

I presume by the rucksack of bog roll and soap they’re carrying.

Does it give you the squirts? I’d have to use the carpet like a dog if we run out.

 

[davek]

Can it be transmitted through sexual contact?
Asking for a friend.

Only after 15 minutes.

 

[TowerToffee]

4 confirmed deaths now , how many more by this evening I wonder.
I'll be very surprised if the derby is played in front of a crowd

 

[davek]

Just out of interest, who do we know who any of the 300 people with the virus are? Like, how do we know who's got it and who hasnt?

We dont. And they'll be confined to their homes.

 

[Brisan123]

Any spare masks for the derby?

There are a few lads on here whose masks have slipped
@havrey0123 and @radiostar to name but 2

 

[davek]

So, would make more sense to stop buses and metros, theaters and cinemas rather than outside events

Public transport needs looking at and avoided if possible. And who in their right mind would go and watch a film / play at this point?

 

[COYBL25]

Public transport needs looking at and avoided if possible. And who in their right mind would go and watch a film / play at this point?

I went to the cinema on Saturday Dave, the place was full ?

 

[Brisan123]

Can it be transmitted through sexual contact?
Asking for a friend.

only if you swallow

 

[The binman chronicles]

It is massivley less risk: most people at a football game will be within less than half a metre of other people, never mind 2 meters for about 2 hours on matchday. That is a breeding ground for transmission. How many people out shopping will be standing within 2 meters of the same people for more than 5 minutes, nevermind the 15 to 20 minutes said to be the required period of exposure to the virus for it to be transmitted?

I doubt at a shopping centre people are constantly shouting. I have seen accidental spit on more than one occasion come flying passed when there has been a contentious decision by the ref.

Crazy that the government are going to let this carry on. I have a £90 ticket to watch Wales in Cardiff, I doubt I will be going. I wonder how many will do the same? By Saturday I guess the confirmed cases will be at least a 1000 with possibly 5 times that walking around not knowing they have anything, it only takes one of those to be close to you.

 

[Brisan123]

Just out of interest, who do we know who any of the 300 people with the virus are? Like, how do we know who's got it and who hasnt?

I heard that the number of cases 2 weeks ago in Italy is the same number that the UK have today

Italians struggle with 'surreal' lockdown as coronavirus cases rise

Residents of Lombardy describe deserted streets and panic after seven virus deaths

www.theguardian.com

That is from Feb 24th