Main Coronavirus / Covid-19 Discussion Thread

[Green Cross Code Man]

Seeing as we have stopped counting infections now I’m not sure how we know for sure. Don’t worry though we’ll be catching up on the death count very soon.

Can you cite that please as I don't believe it is correct?

 

[Driver8]

Can you cite that please as I don't believe it is correct?

From NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:

a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.

 

[Mackenzie]

So hard to know isn’t it, given symptoms can be as mild as to be almost non existent.

I’ve had a mild fever for the last 2/3 days (clammy legs in bed at night), today I’ve had aching legs while driving - pretty rare for me. And now a cough.

I probably haven’t, but still thinking whether I should go into work on Monday or not. I’ve got myself set up to work at home if needed, which is useful.

Yeah like others have said you'll have to stay at home with those symptoms. I hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[dingodan]

Can you cite that please as I don't believe it is correct?

Tests are now only being carried out for people in hospital with symptoms.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

From NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:

a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.

Tests are now only being carried out for people in hospital with symptoms.

Ah yes, that is the same as with Italy or probably most other countries where only those suffering most are now tested as there are so many cases. We are increasing our testing by a large degree, but focusing it in a different way now. That makes sense to me, and in my book is not the same as not testing any longer. On a personal level, I have self-isolated since Thursday afternoon as I have some symptoms and I would love to know (although I think it is unlikely) if I have coronavirus.

 

[DumLum]

Hopefully next time there is a new virus the world can agree to lock down all air travel for a couple of weeks. Look at the mess we are in now and it's all been caused by people crossing borders in planes.

 

[Ernest]

Even a mild fever and cough, got to take the advice and isolate.

What exactly is your expertise in Corona Virus

 

[Eeyore]

'Now the latest national sports news...the Junior Tiddlywinks championship in Margate.....'

 

[Solid at the back]

France on lock down, ironically though still has borders open. But taken the right step in closing all non-essential businesses.
We really need to go down this route. What's going on in the world right now is just so tragic.
None of his would be happening if we all acted 6-8 weeks ago.

 

[Bold Seagull]

What exactly is your expertise in Corona Virus

The ability to read?

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

France on lock down, ironically though still has borders open. But taken the right step in closing all non-essential businesses.
We really need to go down this route. What's going on in the world right now is just so tragic.
None of his would be happening if we all acted 6-8 weeks ago.

Now go and have a lie down

 

[rogersix]

France on lock down, ironically though still has borders open. But taken the right step in closing all non-essential businesses.
We really need to go down this route. What's going on in the world right now is just so tragic.
None of his would be happening if we all acted 6-8 weeks ago.

it would, but drawn out over a much longer period

 

[dazzer6666]

France on lock down, ironically though still has borders open. But taken the right step in closing all non-essential businesses.
We really need to go down this route. What's going on in the world right now is just so tragic.
None of his would be happening if we all acted 6-8 weeks ago.

France have approx 4x the number of positive cases and deaths compared with the UK.

 

[vagabond]

France on lock down, ironically though still has borders open. But taken the right step in closing all non-essential businesses.
We really need to go down this route. What's going on in the world right now is just so tragic.
None of his would be happening if we all acted 6-8 weeks ago.

I have to agree to an extent.

People were still happily planning their holidays to Italy, and even Asia as this pandemic was outbreaking.

Even now! There are holiday makers planning holidays. I really despair for some people.

This attitude is precisely what caused this thing to spread as it has done.

 

[Deleted member 22389]

As more people get this virus, not only will you have steer clear of people but every single surface will become infected too. You won't be able to touch anything without risk. This is why what the government is doing is crazy. We should all be staying indoors.

 

[rogersix]

As more people get this virus, not only will you have steer clear of people but every single surface will become infected too. You won't be able to touch anything without risk. This is why what the government is doing is crazy. We should all be staying indoors.

would that be possible?

 

[Ernest]

The ability to read?

In other words you know as much as the rest of us, another bluffer then

 

[Deleted member 22389]

would that be possible?

How long it stays on surfaces, that's what I'm not sure about.

This video was from Feb
https://youtu.be/vLdwCdyiDCw

 

[kevo]

Good article on the 'herd immunity' policy that the government apparently wants to pursue. Seriously scary stuff.

https://theconversation.com/amp/coronavirus-can-herd-immunity-really-protect-us-133583

 

[Nixonator]

How long it stays on surfaces, that's what I'm not sure about.

Heard various numbers, 9~ hours seems the most consistent.