But If population density is a factor the why have Hong Kong done so well?
Highly populous country (administrative region) people living on top of each other but locked down harsh and early and very few deaths.
Maybe the Tories were worried about how we would take it. The sensible would understand. But they are more interested in winning votes than what is best for us.Do you reckon we had a less strict lockdown because we're more stand-offish and reserved as a nation so it wasn't as necessary? Just gave us an excuse to do what comes naturally
No. They say wear them if you are sick or in contact with those who are sick. Which would apply to people post lockdown.
Didn't see todays update but after weeks of being told masks are pointless and all the other countries where mask wearing is occurring wasting their time they're now talking about bringing it in here?
I had to return to to work Tuesday and you are correct, they have purchased 10,000 of the blue masks, we get one in the morning and one in the afternoon, i am not best pleased about it if I'm honest.The issue with masks is it’s going to be used to create a sense of security regarding returning to work - as it is in the US - most are not going to be fitted correctly and are going to also potentially encourage people with symptoms to venture out under the misguided belief that they will be able to prevent infection to others.
What an idiot. How much notice was there schools were closing, couple of days? Is he seriously suggesting that in that time they should have been able to transfer everything online?This guy is such a prick.
My daughter's school knew it was coming, probably had a couple of weeks where it was inevitable.What an idiot. How much notice was there schools were closing, couple of days? Is he seriously suggesting that in that time they should have been able to transfer everything online?
Why is he your display picture thenThis guy is such a prick.
Looks like the numbers on the bridge tonight went down thankfully and no ambulances.
Still a few police stood about watching though rather than telling people to go home.
Probably going to need even more if they keep being allowed to do that every week.Maybe they're trying to spot all those missing tests!
Probably going to need even more if they keep being allowed to do that every week.
It won't matter. The government insisted we'd hit 100 thousand by today,we're nowhere near as they were told we wouldn't be.
That's the real issue. Never give Andy Turner a hard time again, you're doing exactly what he does.
Yes because I'm making things up..
Yep, they have failed in their goals with testing. Doesn't make it ok for people to start socialising though does it?
It doesn't mean people are suddenly immune.
Maybe people can use that as a reason on a Wednesday gathering though? Not enough tests to see if we have Corona so we can all gather.
We really aren’t far off the capacity for 100k tests a day though are we? Your going on like we’re still at 20k a day which is embarrassing...I agree at the start we didn’t do enough but the last few days we’ve really ramped it up and long may it continue.... hopefully this month we’ll see track and trance and antibody testsMaybe they're trying to spot all those missing tests!
We really aren’t far off the capacity for 100k tests a day though are we? I agree at the start we didn’t do enough but the last few days we’ve really ramped it up
But you only comment on the lesser issue.
If you were posting a continuing narrative of the situation fair enough but all you comment on is the tik tok videos, the London bridge gatherings and piers Morgan.
Very little about lack of PPE, missed testing targets act.
I can't understand why you think breaking social distancing guidelines is the more important issue.
We really aren’t far off the capacity for 100k tests a day though are we? Your going on like we’re still at 20k a day which is embarrassing...I agree at the start we didn’t do enough but the last few days we’ve really ramped it up and long may it continue.... hopefully this month we’ll see track and trance and antibody tests
Fuck me- U.K. is easily going to be the worst hot country in Europe, we were double counting PPE, failing to hit every false claim on testing, telling lie after lie, there are thousands more new cases every day, there is genuinely no end yet in sight despite what the pricks in govt say, and you’re still repeating all the same old horseshit you’re fed every day, are you as thick as pigshit or just on the wind up? Anyway got to look on the bright wide- at least we’re going to be number one on Europe for something now- the death count.
Because I'm not pretending I know about graphs and curves, the same as I stated clear of the Brexit thread and the politics of it all. I'm not going to be scare mongered by a graph of tests every day, I can still think people are hypocritical dickheads who are virtue signalling though.
I'm clearly not trying to distract from anything and anybody who has read my posts on politics over the years will know I'm hardly driven by it and think they are all bullshitting cunts.
I posted today about delivery drivers rocking up with no ppe. I've posted plenty about it.
I'm of to bed. First post for a while ROS. Hope all is ok?
Social distancing is about the best useful tool we have. Personally I would be stricter with it. If people stop getting close and the virus is halted thousands of lives will be saved.I can't understand why you think breaking social distancing guidelines is the more important issue.
Social distancing is about the best useful tool we have. Personally I would be stricter with it. If people stop getting close and the virus is halted thousands of lives will be saved.
Yes the Tories are giving us false information. But they might have been misled. It is OK having extra testing equipment but you need qualified people to run them and then you need the chemicals to be able to test. We have had a limited amount of both. And personally I put this as a lower priority than stopping the virus spreading.
The different kits need different chemicals.Would be nice to know what the unspecified chemicals are to be fair
Yes. Really. When you don’t refer to an article that’s nearly a month out of date. Will the rest of the UK follow Scotland on masks?
Dom. It’s May, we’re lagging behind badly. Countries that had their first deaths after us got up to speed quicker than us and are now coming out of lockdown, registering zero home grown cases, registered significantly less cases per capita and significantly less deaths per capita. Finally reaching testing capacity after months of failure is not a cause for celebration. Ask the grieving family of avoidable victims.We really aren’t far off the capacity for 100k tests a day though are we? Your going on like we’re still at 20k a day which is embarrassing...I agree at the start we didn’t do enough but the last few days we’ve really ramped it up and long may it continue.... hopefully this month we’ll see track and trance and antibody tests
The different kits need different chemicals.
Yes really. Go to the source.
Yes really. Go to the source.
Again best part of a month out of date. It’s also an opinion piece based on one man’s comments.I have and I’ve read reports that say impact is minimal and can be counter productive as someone on this post agrees who actually is working not sitting at home clearly getting very agitated
Coronavirus: Public wearing masks is 'cosmetic, not effective' - UK doctor
The articles Grendull has linked are the best part of a month out of date. It’s like arguing a leach placed under the tongue is the best cure for a headache and ignoring everything that’s followed.There's been a huge debate on this so I think common sense is required. Whilst masks can help prevent the spread you can still very easily pick up the virus despite wearing one. E.g. If someone coughs in your proximity or when taking it off after going outside. The risk is lessened but it still remains.
So, the article Grendal posted is still valid and countless scientists have confirmed that face masks may spark a false sense of confidence if not used in conjunction with social distancing where possible.
The articles Grendull has linked are the best part of a month out of date. It’s like arguing a leach placed under the tongue is the best cure for a headache and ignoring everything that’s followed.
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