The Coronavirus thread.

[Mungri]

The Mrs has just got back from Tesco in Southport and she couldn't even get milk. The shelves are being stripped bare.
No toilet rolls or pain killers obviously, but even things like beans and tinned fruit are all gone.
It's getting worse by the day.
Edit.
Daughter hast just told us that her uni is shut until September.

 

[The Baron]

On the subject of panic buying it doesn't help when you read things like this, if you are going to have to isolate for an unknown amount of time you are going to have to buy extra as you wont be allowed out to shop, its alright saying shop online and get it delivered but this is the over 70's we are talking about and many may not know how to.

Exactly how many are internet savvy or some even only deal in cash maybe so how can they order. The other problem is they are going to have to rely on friends and relatives but there are some who don't even have that. I am in a position where I could help any elderly neighbours (I'me 62?) and as I part time at a supermarket I have the best chance of getting essential stocks for them as I will be in store and know when things are on the shelf but have to hope the do not sell out before I finish. I just hope it brings people together and they do help each other only time will tell

 

[Brianbrewed]

This is a bit worrying if there's any truth in it (the Guardian hasn't picked it up so I'm sceptical). The strategy seems to be to go for "herd immunity" which, if I understand correctly, means that at least 60% of the population need to become infected to generate a kind of "firewall" of immunity so that the virus has more difficulty spreading. There seems to be some internal contradiction in the logic of this.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...ses-symptoms-testing-death-toll-a9399016.html

I was wrong Ankou, that is the UK gov's strategy, seems to be one that other European countries are not following.

 

[Brianbrewed]

https://www.thejournal.ie/pub-closure-temple-bar-5047010-Mar2020/

All the bars and nightclubs in Temple Bar (a popular tourist area in Dublin) are to close tonight.
Some pubs have already done so.

 

[samale]

It's happening in Derry as well. Bars are starting to close from tonight

 

[DavieC]

Ive just arrived at Málaga airport,been in Spain all week ,in a week the situation here went from: " "virus,what virus,?"to total lockdown and flights turning back home in midair.Our taxi was stopped twice at police road blocks, streets deserted, Police patrolling looking for anybody wandering about, it's scary, looks like something from a disaster film. Loads of people coughing everywhere, folks wearing masks and gloves. Sitting in the bug filled waiting area now.Flight delayed.

 

[dad_of_jon]

Self isolation of the over 70's is the latest part of the plan... Easy to enforce from a bus pass point of view I think it's a cunning plan to speed up the delivery of bog roll & pasta by taking those driving at 25/30 on 40/50mph roads out of the equation.

That won't effect my inlaws they are both housebound

 

[Chippy_Tea]

BBC News - 14 more deaths bringing the total to 35 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873


Every Briton over the age of 70 will be told "within the coming weeks" to stay at home for an extended period to shield them from coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

He told the BBC the advice will not come into force just yet but when it does it will last "a very long time".

It comes as 14 more people have died in the UK after testing positive for the virus, bringing total deaths to 35.

Manufacturers will be asked to make extra NHS ventilators, Mr Hancock said.

The total number of confirmed UK cases of the virus has reached 1,372, with a total of 40,279 people being tested, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Of the 14 patients that died, all were aged between their 60s and 90s, and most had underlying health conditions, according to the latest information released by hospital trusts.

It comes after 34 new cases were announced in Wales, 32 in Scotland and 11 in Northern Ireland.

 

[An Ankoù]

If all else fails I've got one of these.

Nice. And very subtle, too, Duck.

 

[Subtle Duck]

Just don't tell the other half where it's dissappeared to.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

A man aged in his late 50s has died after testing positive for Covid-19, health officials have confirmed.

Nick Matthews, 59, had underlying health conditions and died in the Bristol Royal Infirmary on Saturday.

His wife Mary said she had lost her "soul mate" and "my best friend".

The family of the retired police officer, from Nailsea in North Somerset, is "currently in isolation" and Mrs Matthews urged friends not to visit "until we get the all clear".

'Spread of infection'

"Charlotte, Ben and I are beyond proud to have had such a big character in our lives," she said on Facebook.

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust said: "Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, and had tested positive for Covid-19, has died.

"The patient who died was in his late fifties and had underlying health conditions.

"The family has been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the family's privacy."

'True gentleman'

In his last Facebook post, Mr Matthews described how he was celebrating his birthday in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.

Former colleagues of the retired Avon and Somerset officer have also paid tribute on Facebook.

One said: "Nick was a true legend at Broadbury Road, so very well liked not only by his colleagues but by those he dealt with on the streets. He was a very well respected member of the constabulary."

Another said: "Nick was a true A&S legend, took his job incredibly seriously and not seriously at all, all at the same time.

"I have nothing but fond memories and utmost respect for this top copper and true gentleman."

BBC News.

 

[An Ankoù]

Here in sunny Brittany (and in France), the PM's closed everything down apart from food shops, petrol stations and *** shops (British usage) . No restaurants, no bars, no DIY, no nothing-else. Why? Because they reckon nobody was taking it seriously, but making the most of the situation to party, especially the uni students, who, unable to attend their places of learning are doing what you and I would do if we were students. Cafés and bars were doing a roaring trade and nobody gives a Donald Duck. Went to the local supermarket this morning (yes it's open Sunday morning) to find it packed like Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve. Meat and vegies almost sold out, but plenty of bogrolls on the shelf. Took me a while to figure out why, but it's because people have got to cook for themselves from now on instead of going out to the resto or crêperie a couple of times a week.
Can't see it lasting though. Took the Wise One out just after lunch to vote in the municipal elections and it looked more like a street party was going on. Ben, ils sont fous, ces français!

 

[An Ankoù]

Just don't tell the other half where it's dissappeared to.

Mum's the word.

 

[terrym]

Self isolation of the over 70's is the latest part of the plan... I think it's a cunning plan to speed up the delivery of bog roll & pasta by taking those driving at 25/30 on 40/50mph roads out of the equation.

Clearly you haven't knowingly followed me

 

[MrRook]

What if delivery is not an option?
What if it is and the delivery driver is sick and still working because he has no sick days?

 

[Leon103]

Why don't they say what the underlying health conditions are of those that die. Would help educate those that think they will be ok.

 

[Brianbrewed]

Local pubs facebook post.

 

[nige]

My partner works in fruit and veg and come home knackered after nearly selling out today. Its crazy.

 

[Rodcx500z]

Holland is closeing down now, my daughter was going to Amsterdam Thursday, not anymore

 

[nige]

Will the councils and services still be demanding rent and money when no one can work to earn because sick pay will not cover the bills.