[News] The Coronavirus Good News thread

[Mellotron]

Any drug that can reduce the death outcome to a "stay in bed for a couple weeks" illness is a game changer.

Hopefully even better than that, if taken early enough in proceedings, but yes, it could reduce the lethality of COVID-19 massively.

 

[highflyer]

Hopefully even better than that, if taken early enough in proceedings, but yes, it could reduce the lethality of COVID-19 massively.

Do you have any links to pieces on this? I've seen quite a bit of discussion, and a lot of promising noises, but this is the first reference to a specific timeframe ('late summer') I've heard of.

 

[Blue3]

I am sure like me you have noticed the improvement relating to the amount of litter on our streets as a result of this period of lockdown.

How can we insure this does not simply return to the previous litter situation as the nation begins its long easing of lockdown so that we do not return to the costly blight of litter.

While traveling around mainland Europe over many years I have noticed how different countries deal with this problem.

I think one simple solution is to completely ban the likes of KFC, MacDonald's, Coffee houses from offering any packaging that is disposable so the options are customers either eat in using plates cups cutlery or if take out is the desired option then it is by using customers own cups and storage containers or by buying such items from the restaurant.

I have seen similar methods in use in a number of mainland European cities where it appears to be very successful, I would be interested to hear your views on this

 

[blue-shifted]

I am sure like me you have noticed the improvement relating to the amount of litter on our streets as a result of this period of lockdown.

How can we insure this does not simply return to the previous litter situation as the nation begins its long easing of lockdown so that we do not return to the costly blight of litter.

While traveling around mainland Europe over many years I have noticed how different countries deal with this problem.

I think one simple solution is to completely ban the likes of KFC, MacDonald's, Coffee houses from offering any packaging that is disposable so the options are customers either eat in using plates cups cutlery or if take out is the desired option then it is by using customers own cups and storage containers or by buying such items from the restaurant.

I have seen similar methods in use in a number of mainland European cities where it appears to be very successful, I would be interested to hear your views on this

My view is that it's a terrific idea. At the very least these organisations should be having to contribute to the clean up effort.

 

[highflyer]

I am sure like me you have noticed the improvement relating to the amount of litter on our streets as a result of this period of lockdown.

How can we insure this does not simply return to the previous litter situation as the nation begins its long easing of lockdown so that we do not return to the costly blight of litter.

While traveling around mainland Europe over many years I have noticed how different countries deal with this problem.

I think one simple solution is to completely ban the likes of KFC, MacDonald's, Coffee houses from offering any packaging that is disposable so the options are customers either eat in using plates cups cutlery or if take out is the desired option then it is by using customers own cups and storage containers or by buying such items from the restaurant.

I have seen similar methods in use in a number of mainland European cities where it appears to be very successful, I would be interested to hear your views on this

Yes. I am always horrified and amazed that so many people seem to think it is Ok to just chuck a load of takeaway packaging out of their car window, rather than take it home and stick it in the bin.

Something like the plastic bag rule for supermarkets. Pay (in this case I'd suggest significantly) extra for disposable trays etc. Or bring your own. Or buy reuseable trays, cutlery etc at a one-off cost.

 

[Mellotron]

Do you have any links to pieces on this? I've seen quite a bit of discussion, and a lot of promising noises, but this is the first reference to a specific timeframe ('late summer') I've heard of.

The reason I didn’t post a source is that I struggled with the format of a reddit post relating to it, and all I’ve found that I can post right now is below;

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/06/health/monoclonal-antibody-treatment-covid-19/index.html

Hopefully will find something a little more substantial soon to post.

 

[sparkie]

The reason I didn’t post a source is that I struggled with the format of a reddit post relating to it, and all I’ve found that I can post right now is below;

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/06/health/monoclonal-antibody-treatment-covid-19/index.html

Hopefully will find something a little more substantial soon to post.

There's an article in The Times of Israel which details an Isreali lab which has made a similar breakthrough.

 

[The Wizard]

Lowest daily cases in Spain since March 7th with just 373, a sharp decline. Daily deaths also down to 123.

 

[Mellotron]

There's an article in The Times of Israel which details an Isreali lab which has made a similar breakthrough.

Holland have also made the same breakthrough at almost exactly the same time, seemingly.

They seem very confident about this drug.

 

[highflyer]

Holland have also made the same breakthrough at almost exactly the same time, seemingly.

They seem very confident about this drug.

I was a little suspicious of the Israeli story as it read a little to much like propaganda (mainly seemed to be quotes from the Minister of Defence) but I've seen simlar from India and now it seems the US and Holland also, so it sounds hopeful.

 

[beorhthelm]

I have seen similar methods in use in a number of mainland European cities where it appears to be very successful, I would be interested to hear your views on this

really? takeway without the option to take away?

 

[The Wizard]

Total U.K. deaths announced last Monday - 288
Total announced this Monday - 210

Monday numbers always very low, but it’s a 25% drop.

 

[Norman Potting]

Good News (for makers/sellers of these things. Public advised to wear masks - cut and paste from the BBC "....For the first time, people in England are being advised to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces where they come into contact with other people – including on public transport. The guidance emphasises that people should use home-made coverings, not the specialist masks used by healthcare workers, for example............" . I want a blue and white striped one, or failing that a proper "Dandy Highwayman" one

 

[Marshy]

Brighton and Sussex Trust now has 37 Covid inpatients with 9 in ITU, numbers still heading in right direction

 

[The Wizard]

It would seem countries are doing fairly well after easing some restrictions, there’s been no spikes in Israel, Austria, Spain and many other countries. If the people in this country can act responsibly and be hygienic there’s no reason why we can’t do it as well, caveat that this country seems to be incapable of following simple instructions without it literally being spelled out so who knows

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Retailers of jigsaws, wooden puzzles, random craft kits etc. are likely to receive my continued custom for the next few weeks at least!

 

[Mellotron]

It would seem countries are doing fairly well after easing some restrictions, there’s been no spikes in Israel, Austria, Spain and many other countries. If the people in this country can act responsibly and be hygienic there’s no reason why we can’t do it as well, caveat that this country seems to be incapable of following simple instructions without it literally being spelled out so who knows

Denmark, Czech Republic, all looking good.

Italy even looking to bring certain easing measures forward a week or two which suggests they've seen encouraging data.

 

[Marshy]

It would seem countries are doing fairly well after easing some restrictions, there’s been no spikes in Israel, Austria, Spain and many other countries. If the people in this country can act responsibly and be hygienic there’s no reason why we can’t do it as well, caveat that this country seems to be incapable of following simple instructions without it literally being spelled out so who knows

true, I thought the guidelines were straight forward... some people want to make them confusing for there own benefit

 

[A1X]

How are Germany doing? I know they were a bit worried about a spike being seen back end of last week (I stopped paying attention over the long weekend).

 

[RossyG]

How are Germany doing? I know they were a bit worried about a spike being seen back end of last week (I stopped paying attention over the long weekend).

Germany are they’re doing fine. Deaths aren’t increasing and active cases are shrinking.

Das Bild has published an article questioning whether the lockdown was actually necessary.