Coronavirus concerns
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Allanv said:
Enjoy your fear in your life, must be such a shame to be so scared all your life, bless.
And just to be clear, I’m not in the least bit scared as I’ve always been fit and healthy enough to ward off any infections largely unassisted, and I don’t and never have had any underlying health issues.So to put you back in your box, I am not scared, just mildly concerned about the general impact all this is going to have when various authorities, powers and state agencies have to start taking control, not because we’re all scared of them, but because of knobbers who refuse to follow a tiny little bit of advice and some basic preventative measures.
I mean it’s only flu after all.
rdjohn said:
Lord.Vader said:
Off to Singapore and Bali in two months, not particularly concerned.
Some friends of friends planned to return from New Zealand via 3-days in Singapore, this week.They thought, “why take the risk?”, and contacted Singapore Airlines to see if they could just transit through.
“No problem”, said Singapore Airlines, “we have the seats - the cost will be £6000 each”
Every cloud has a silver lining, for somebody.
schmalex said:
Crossflow Kid said:
schmalex said:
Crossflow Kid said:
schmalex said:
Crossflow Kid said:
schmalex said:
As far as travel goes, I’m of the “carry on. As long as you’re reasonably healthy it’s no worse the a bad cold” school of thought
And all the less-than-healthy people you might pass it on to? Just their tough luck is it?Poor show.
This Covid thing appear to have upped the ante somewhat and just chucking caution to the wind and saying “Pah...what’s the worse that can happen?” is a little reckless/selfish.
What’s different?
The mortality rate is around ten times higher than “normal” flu. It’s still single figure percentages but it’s significantly higher than other viral infections.
It’s transmissible well before a carrier is displaying symptoms themselves so it’s being passed on by people who don’t even know they’ve got it.
Which is why this thing needs containing, the sooner the better.
Crossflow Kid said:
Allanv said:
Enjoy your fear in your life, must be such a shame to be so scared all your life, bless.
And just to be clear, I’m not in the least bit scared as I’ve always been fit and healthy enough to ward off any infections largely unassisted, and I don’t and never have had any underlying health issues.So to put you back in your box, I am not scared, just mildly concerned about the general impact all this is going to have when various authorities, powers and state agencies have to start taking control, not because we’re all scared of them, but because of knobbers who refuse to follow a tiny little bit of advice and some basic preventative measures.
I mean it’s only flu after all.
schmalex said:
I don’t disagree. The biggest impact will be global trade stopping through over-reaction, though. That will have a more profound and longer lasting impact than the bug itself
Surely to contain the virus is the most important thing otherwise it’s everywhere killing people in large numbers and no cure of any kind YET. Crossflow Kid said:
And just to be clear, I’m not in the least bit scared as I’ve always been fit and healthy enough to ward off any infections largely unassisted, and I don’t and never have had any underlying health issues.
So to put you back in your box, I am not scared, just mildly concerned about the general impact all this is going to have when various authorities, powers and state agencies have to start taking control, not because we’re all scared of them, but because of knobbers who refuse to follow a tiny little bit of advice and some basic preventative measures.
I mean it’s only flu after all.
Learn to wash your hands and we will be okSo to put you back in your box, I am not scared, just mildly concerned about the general impact all this is going to have when various authorities, powers and state agencies have to start taking control, not because we’re all scared of them, but because of knobbers who refuse to follow a tiny little bit of advice and some basic preventative measures.
I mean it’s only flu after all.
Happy now oh bless?
The problem is people not following hygiene, once you can master it life will be fine with no panic involved.
And yes it is only the flu.
Allanv said:
Learn to wash your hands and we will be ok
Happy now oh bless?
The problem is people not following hygiene, once you can master it life will be fine with no panic involved.
And yes it is only the flu.
So how do you guarantee everyone else does? You could be bleaching your hands yet the next chap not even washing hands after having a sHappy now oh bless?
The problem is people not following hygiene, once you can master it life will be fine with no panic involved.
And yes it is only the flu.
t Think there are a few people commenting here with very strange opinions, but each one to their own!
Just an observation again but unless i'm wrong don't all of these things seem to start in China with someone eating a bats bk, panda's anus or possums cock?
It all seems a bit coincidental to me as they would have been doing this for many years, it would seem without coronavirus.
In theory, you would think there should be less wild animals eaten nowadays due to mass production, but then again what do i know.
Just an observation again but unless i'm wrong don't all of these things seem to start in China with someone eating a bats b
k, panda's anus or possums cock? It all seems a bit coincidental to me as they would have been doing this for many years, it would seem without coronavirus.
In theory, you would think there should be less wild animals eaten nowadays due to mass production, but then again what do i know.
Supposed to be skiing on the French/Italian border in a couple of weeks.
Going by road via the tunnel & self catering. One overnight stop on the way down & another on the way back. On balance (at the moment) I think we will probably go & just not eat out so much. If I was flying & staying in a hotel maybe I might take a different view.
About as likely to catch something there as if we stay at home (unless we lock ourselves in the house for a week!)
Going by road via the tunnel & self catering. One overnight stop on the way down & another on the way back. On balance (at the moment) I think we will probably go & just not eat out so much. If I was flying & staying in a hotel maybe I might take a different view.
About as likely to catch something there as if we stay at home (unless we lock ourselves in the house for a week!)
Crossflow Kid said:
Allanv said:
Enjoy your fear in your life, must be such a shame to be so scared all your life, bless.
And just to be clear, I’m not in the least bit scared as I’ve always been fit and healthy enough to ward off any infections largely unassisted, and I don’t and never have had any underlying health issues.So to put you back in your box, I am not scared, just mildly concerned about the general impact all this is going to have when various authorities, powers and state agencies have to start taking control, not because we’re all scared of them, but because of knobbers who refuse to follow a tiny little bit of advice and some basic preventative measures.
I mean it’s only flu after all.
NRS said:
It's not really a "tiny bit of advice/preventative measures". It's staying at home for 2 weeks if you have been anywhere you might get it (i.e. any airport etc).
That’s not preventative though is it?If you’re isolating you’re already at the reactive treatment stage.
Preventative means avoiding the airport in the first place, wearing a mask, heightened hygiene regime and so on.
Have a holiday booked to go to Japan during the Easter break with family.. fingers crossed things stabilise a little bit by then...booked this in nov before the virus thing... Checked with travel insurance.. they will only refund if there is a foreign office mandate...anyone in a similar situation?
any tips advise would be great...Thanks
any tips advise would be great...Thanks
Edmor said:
Have a holiday booked to go to Japan during the Easter break with family.. fingers crossed things stabilise a little bit by then...booked this in nov before the virus thing... Checked with travel insurance.. they will only refund if there is a foreign office mandate...anyone in a similar situation?
any tips advise would be great...Thanks
I am. Flying on 20 March to Tokyo via Moscow for two weeks. In same boat insurance wise. Can cancel some hotels for free but would still be out one hotel (400), rail passes (660), flights (840). Currently still intending to travel but things seem to be getting worse in Japan not better.any tips advise would be great...Thanks
156651 said:
I am. Flying on 20 March to Tokyo via Moscow for two weeks. In same boat insurance wise. Can cancel some hotels for free but would still be out one hotel (400), rail passes (660), flights (840). Currently still intending to travel but things seem to be getting worse in Japan not better.
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