Coronavirus = empty roads
Discussion
shost said:
Doom is real. Please if you are going out to enjoy some time alone and clear space, PLEASE do so responsibly. Now is not the time to test limits of car or bike.
There is no hype anymore, the wave is coming, please don’t be part of the problem.
BW
Frontline medic NHS
I'm an NHS Para, and I largely agree with you, but...down here on the South Coast the roads have been incredibly quiet, especially later in the evening.There is no hype anymore, the wave is coming, please don’t be part of the problem.
BW
Frontline medic NHS
So, with my work hat on, I would remind patrons to take extra care on the roads at this time.
Without the hat, I cannot lie that I may have been taking advantage of the situation
gred said:
Be careful what you. wish for, I'm stuck in Spain and the lockdown is more stringent that you are currently experiencing. Here you can only use your car to go the local supermarket or pharmacy, only one person in the car, and it is being policed stringently by the Guardia with 100 euro fines. Key workers have permits to travel to work.
Maybe coming to you soon?
Free borders being able to travel from Scandinavia to Turkey doesnt/hasn't helped the situation.Maybe coming to you soon?
Not being blasé but the UK is an island and it Will clear up here much faster the the Euro mainland.
TheOtherMonkey said:
May be hearsay, but I am led to believe that petrol pumps are one of the leading areas for transmission of corona virus at the moment - so please wear gloves when you gill up, and wash your hands.
"may be" If you're "led to believe" then of course it's bloody hearsay!How can you not be aware of the dangerous stupidity of this kind of rumour mongering? You're connected to the greatest open source of information ever known. Check before posting crap, for goodness' sake.
That said, I used some paper towel filling the bike yesterday, without having heard any unsubstantiated, sensationalist rumours.
Yep roads around south wales and commute too Cardiff been cut by half during the week and dropping day on day. The only people that I know still driving to work are people that have no option. If people can work from home they are.
Tbh I was tempted by a drive upto Brecon but seen the photos looks like most of wales is up there.
Tbh I was tempted by a drive upto Brecon but seen the photos looks like most of wales is up there.
I was thinking that had my bike been MOTd and insured, it's a perfect scenario to go and enjoy my favourite roads - as with the wedding of Will and Kate. However, the point about demanding ambulance services in case of something going wrong is a pertinent one and didn't interrupt my daydream.
Funnily enough, now that I'm not doing school run, I can cycle to work and despite the roads being emptier in London, I feel more vulnerable. Possibly because there are more uber and reckless drivers and partially because there'll be no witnesses if I'm knocked off.
I did go up to Glasgow to bring my mother in law down to stay with us and the average speed was very high considering that we were essentially travelling through the duration of a working day.
Funnily enough, now that I'm not doing school run, I can cycle to work and despite the roads being emptier in London, I feel more vulnerable. Possibly because there are more uber and reckless drivers and partially because there'll be no witnesses if I'm knocked off.
I did go up to Glasgow to bring my mother in law down to stay with us and the average speed was very high considering that we were essentially travelling through the duration of a working day.
I was supposed to be in France skiing this week so instead taxed the Lotus and took her into the Lakes and then the Dales yesterday (and no, I didn't get out, honest, before the CV19 police jump me! well, maybe except for fish and ships in Skipton).
The roads were indeed quiet and I'd forgotten how good the B6255 Hawes to Ingleton is. Loads of superbikes about but no other cars of interest spotted.
The roads were indeed quiet and I'd forgotten how good the B6255 Hawes to Ingleton is. Loads of superbikes about but no other cars of interest spotted.
shost said:
TheOtherMonkey said:
May be hearsay, but I am led to believe that petrol pumps are one of the leading areas for transmission of corona virus at the moment - so please wear gloves when you gill up, and wash your hands.
Correct. Always been the way for any bacteria or virus.Source, the DM:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8138935/H...
Double Fault said:
Very very busy down my way as loads of day trippers headed to the Witterings beaches in West Sussex today. Maybe they haven’t heard about the virus thingy
They must have heard you because the car park at Wittering is now closed until further notice due to such an overwhelming amount of people choosing to self isolate there. Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
shost said:
Doom is real. Please if you are going out to enjoy some time alone and clear space, PLEASE do so responsibly. Now is not the time to test limits of car or bike.
There is no hype anymore, the wave is coming, please don’t be part of the problem.
BW
Frontline medic NHS
I'm an NHS Para, and I largely agree with you, but...down here on the South Coast the roads have been incredibly quiet, especially later in the evening.There is no hype anymore, the wave is coming, please don’t be part of the problem.
BW
Frontline medic NHS
So, with my work hat on, I would remind patrons to take extra care on the roads at this time.
Without the hat, I cannot lie that I may have been taking advantage of the situation
I went out for a spin yesterday. The roads were quite busy in north London but once out on the A1(M) things were quieter than usual. I filled up the car and paid using the Shell app so no contact with anyone. I think going for a gentle drive is fine but anything more with a chance of an accident is selfish and not thinking about the consequences. Those in the NHS are going to be facing horrendous choices over the coming weeks - literally who lives and who dies - so adding to that stress is woefully unfair.
A more stringent lockdown is inevitable so enjoy our cars while we still can, within reason. Mine has only just come out of hibernation but I’ll be washing it today getting it ready to be stored again for the coming months.
If any medics or nurses are reading this thread I just want to thank you all for what you’re doing at the moment, along with the stressful time to come.
A more stringent lockdown is inevitable so enjoy our cars while we still can, within reason. Mine has only just come out of hibernation but I’ll be washing it today getting it ready to be stored again for the coming months.
If any medics or nurses are reading this thread I just want to thank you all for what you’re doing at the moment, along with the stressful time to come.
anonymous said:
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Taken from the BBC news:https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article...
"Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days"
Vending machines ban in Lombardy:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51991972
Plus years back I used to work in a petrol station, I was advised to always wear gloves and wash hands after coming into contact with diesel due to it increasing the risk of cancer.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/40966812?seq=1
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