Coronavirus concerns
Discussion
Welshbeef said:
Teddy Lop said:
Welshbeef said:
schmalex said:
Exactly. My view is increase hygiene, don’t take any unnecessary risks but, generally, carry on as normal. Que sera sera...
What about the sclerosis of the lungs which has been found in a post Morton of a deceased? Could it be all survivors suffer some degree of lung damage? One of the victims could have aids, rabies, gluten intolerance and bad dress sense present, it doesn't mean corona virus was the causation.
This thread is about concerns over Coronavirus and going on holiday.
Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
schmalex said:
This thread is about concerns over Coronavirus and going on holiday.
Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
It isn't just transport - we are meant to be touring Japan, if all or a large majority of museums, temples, bars, restaurants etc are closed it might be a rather expensive rubbish holiday ... or even worse, quarantined in an hotel for two weeks. Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
The quarantine in an hotel would be a pain but Japan would still be awesome even if museums etc are closed
I go there, on average, twice a month and love it. Granted, I’m only ever there for a few days and am working for most of it, but I visit as much as I can during evenings and weekends.
I go there, on average, twice a month and love it. Granted, I’m only ever there for a few days and am working for most of it, but I visit as much as I can during evenings and weekends.
156651 said:
schmalex said:
This thread is about concerns over Coronavirus and going on holiday.
Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
It isn't just transport - we are meant to be touring Japan, if all or a large majority of museums, temples, bars, restaurants etc are closed it might be a rather expensive rubbish holiday ... or even worse, quarantined in an hotel for two weeks. Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
its been quite useful for me
Edited by Edmor on Wednesday 4th March 10:42
Probably worth pointing out that lots of folks on this thread seem to be viewing this from the wrong angle.
Bearing in mind that for most, this virus is essentially a bad cold, which you recover from quite quickly and if you are in good health otherwise, it simply doesn't pose a risk to you.
As such, viewing travelling / events / holidays as risk to you and your immediate family is a little unfair, because there isn't much of a risk to them if they meet the criteria above. The real risk is picking it up (perhaps you might not even notice you have it) and then spreading it liberally around to folks less equipped to deal with it than yourself, such as your parents or other vulnerable people.
As far as travelling to countries that don't yet have any cases, the risk it that they won't want you there - not that you might catch it.
Bearing in mind that for most, this virus is essentially a bad cold, which you recover from quite quickly and if you are in good health otherwise, it simply doesn't pose a risk to you.
As such, viewing travelling / events / holidays as risk to you and your immediate family is a little unfair, because there isn't much of a risk to them if they meet the criteria above. The real risk is picking it up (perhaps you might not even notice you have it) and then spreading it liberally around to folks less equipped to deal with it than yourself, such as your parents or other vulnerable people.
As far as travelling to countries that don't yet have any cases, the risk it that they won't want you there - not that you might catch it.
schmalex said:
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
What if pretty much every alternative route/method is cancelled or curtailed?What are you gonna do? Walk home?
schmalex said:
That’s absolute worst case, though.
Well, let’s hope it doesn’t get that far....yer know, like if the Gubment were lining up legislation to facilitate school closures, military involvement, cancellation of large public events, scaling back of police activity and so on....156651 said:
schmalex said:
This thread is about concerns over Coronavirus and going on holiday.
Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
It isn't just transport - we are meant to be touring Japan, if all or a large majority of museums, temples, bars, restaurants etc are closed it might be a rather expensive rubbish holiday ... or even worse, quarantined in an hotel for two weeks. Unless you are travelling to Wuhan, Lombardy or S Korea (all of which have very specific circumstances that caused the accelerated spread), the chances of catching Coronavirus elsewhere is pretty much the same as here.
Yes, I get the arguments about transport being cancelled but that can happen in normal day to day life. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been stranded somewhere weird In another continent over the last couple of years and had to figure out an alternative route / method.
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jshell said:
What do you do? Close the fecking air vents on the plane first off... Part of it is no recirculated inside the cabin.
The air through the vent is a mix of new and recirculated air (depending on the aircraft) Aren’t you then getting more concentration of the sick people’s air if you close the vent? 
cashmax said:
Probably worth pointing out that lots of folks on this thread seem to be viewing this from the wrong angle.
Bearing in mind that for most, this virus is essentially a bad cold, which you recover from quite quickly and if you are in good health otherwise, it simply doesn't pose a risk to you.
As such, viewing travelling / events / holidays as risk to you and your immediate family is a little unfair, because there isn't much of a risk to them if they meet the criteria above. The real risk is picking it up (perhaps you might not even notice you have it) and then spreading it liberally around to folks less equipped to deal with it than yourself, such as your parents or other vulnerable people.
As far as travelling to countries that don't yet have any cases, the risk it that they won't want you there - not that you might catch it.
Isn’t the risk with travelling that you (or your loved ones) might be unlucky and get (Really) sick abroad and be reliant on their healthcare. Bearing in mind that for most, this virus is essentially a bad cold, which you recover from quite quickly and if you are in good health otherwise, it simply doesn't pose a risk to you.
As such, viewing travelling / events / holidays as risk to you and your immediate family is a little unfair, because there isn't much of a risk to them if they meet the criteria above. The real risk is picking it up (perhaps you might not even notice you have it) and then spreading it liberally around to folks less equipped to deal with it than yourself, such as your parents or other vulnerable people.
As far as travelling to countries that don't yet have any cases, the risk it that they won't want you there - not that you might catch it.
Which might be crap
or you get stuck in some kind of lockdown.
In a few weeks/months the risk of catching it won’t be relevant anyway because presumably it will be everywhere by then.
El stovey said:
Isn’t the risk with travelling that you (or your loved ones) might be unlucky and get (Really) sick abroad and be reliant on their healthcare.
Which might be crap
or you get stuck in some kind of lockdown.
In a few weeks/months the risk of catching it won’t be relevant anyway because presumably it will be everywhere by then.
Yes that’s a risk but Mrs BC and I are off on a pre arranged 6 week trip around Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil & the Amazon, Caribbean and Florida. To cancel now would cost several thousand £’s.Which might be crap
or you get stuck in some kind of lockdown.
In a few weeks/months the risk of catching it won’t be relevant anyway because presumably it will be everywhere by then.
Doesn’t look good if your travel plans involve Flybe 
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bad company said:
Yes that’s a risk but Mrs BC and I are off on a pre arranged 6 week trip around Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil & the Amazon, Caribbean and Florida. To cancel now would cost several thousand £’s.
I’d still go on that I recon (with appropriate insurance and depending on your health and age etc) . If the government advise against travel you’ll get your money back anyway.El stovey said:
bad company said:
Yes that’s a risk but Mrs BC and I are off on a pre arranged 6 week trip around Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil & the Amazon, Caribbean and Florida. To cancel now would cost several thousand £’s.
I’d still go on that I recon (with appropriate insurance and depending on your health and age etc) . If the government advise against travel you’ll get your money back anyway.Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff