Mpache Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 5 new cases in Peru. 18 new cases in Canada. Quote
Bluebird Hewitt Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 UK now moved to 'delay' phase, with the possibility of sporting events being banned. Quote
IgnisExcubitor Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) First Corona virus death here in the country. A 76 year old man. The current series against South Africa will be played behind closed doors. IPL might be postponed. I don't know if this was posted here. But this a wonderful interview of an expert. Osterholm puts out some great (and scary) facts in a calm manner. Edited March 12, 2020 by IgnisExcubitor 1 Quote
Mpache Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Italy really dropped the ball. 2600 more cases today. We should really aspire to be South Korea. Only 66 deaths in about 8K cases and only 54 in critical condition. Also wonder when this will reach Africa. Not sure if they've suspended flights yet but with all the cases France has it is a bit surprising. There's also that their governments aren't confirming anything. Quote
Eco Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Inti Brian said: Italy really dropped the ball. 2600 more cases today. I have heard that this may not be the case. Italy has just tested more people and and thus had more confirmed cases. I believe they were the first to control crowds, delay the league, and take extra measures. It seems like they have done a good job considering the fact, and just because they are reporting more cases, doesn't mean countries like Germany and France don't have as many effected people (but just not diagnosed). Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Stan said: We need to follow in US footsteps and load up on guns and ammo. That'd certainly be an effective way of getting those bog rolls from the selfish cunts who're hoarding them all. Quote
Azeem Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 A friend of mine and his mother who traveled to Iran are ill and are in hospital for testing. 1 Quote
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted March 12, 2020 Subscriber Posted March 12, 2020 Basically all the major sports in North America have been suspended officially now. NBA did so last night when a second Utah Jazz player had tested positive. MLB about an hour ago and now NHL has followed suite. Quote
Cicero Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Ban Azeem at least for two months Edited March 12, 2020 by Cicero 1 Quote
Azeem Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cicero said: Ban Azeem at least for two months Actually this is the part I'm also more worried about seeing normal life being stopped even for a month Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, Azeem said: Actually this is the part I'm also more worried about seeing normal life being stopped even for a month Don't worry we won't ban you for making health and safety suggestions regarding coronavirus 1 Quote
Bluebird Hewitt Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething has announced that schools will stay open and the Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff will still go ahead. Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething has announced that schools will stay open and the Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff will still go ahead. Tbh, I think it's pretty mental we had our CL match with a packed Anfield considering the news. It's even more mental to keep things going ahead as though things are fine when we need the government to be stepping in to make sure that people aren't going to be spread the virus unknowingly. So I think Vaughan Gething's being really reckless and/or incompetent with this. Quote
Panflute Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Well, our country is slowly going into lockdown. People are being urged to work from home, and events are being cancelled all over the country. Luckily I have a shitload of food, medicine and booze, so I can lock myself inside for quite a while and also work from home. Quote
Bluebird Hewitt Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Tbh, I think it's pretty mental we had our CL match with a packed Anfield considering the news. It's even more mental to keep things going ahead as though things are fine when we need the government to be stepping in to make sure that people aren't going to be spread the virus unknowingly. So I think Vaughan Gething's being really reckless and/or incompetent with this. Without trying to turn this into a political argument, the Welsh (Labour) Government have a habit of this sort of thing just to be 'unique', 'the first' or simply be 'different' to the UK Government, even when it makes no sense whatsoever. I've been tempted to make a thread around the Welsh Government but that's for another time. 1 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: Without trying to turn this into a political argument, the Welsh (Labour) Government have a habit of this sort of thing just to be 'unique', 'the first' or simply be 'different' to the UK Government, even when it makes no sense whatsoever. I've been tempted to make a thread around the Welsh Government but that's for another time. Yeah I know fuck all about Welsh or Scottish politics tbh. That thread could be a good idea from an educational standpoint from my perspective. Quote
Rucksackfranzose Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Eco said: I have heard that this may not be the case. Italy has just tested more people and and thus had more confirmed cases. I believe they were the first to control crowds, delay the league, and take extra measures. It seems like they have done a good job considering the fact, and just because they are reporting more cases, doesn't mean countries like Germany and France don't have as many effected people (but just not diagnosed). That's very probable considering Italy has 61 m inhabitants while Germany has 83m. Quote
Mpache Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 I am considering in staying in Peru a bit longer. Going to the airport doesn't seem too safe this time of the year and I want to help avoid the possible spread. Not only that but the whole thing will be a bureaucratic nightmare. Quote
Eco Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: Without trying to turn this into a political argument, the Welsh (Labour) Government have a habit of this sort of thing just to be 'unique', 'the first' or simply be 'different' to the UK Government, even when it makes no sense whatsoever. I've been tempted to make a thread around the Welsh Government but that's for another time. Wait, Wales isn't part of the UK? Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Inti Brian said: I am considering in staying in Peru a bit longer. Going to the airport doesn't seem too safe this time of the year and I want to help avoid the possible spread. Not only that but the whole thing will be a bureaucratic nightmare. Do you have an N95 respirator mask? Or are you able to get one? If you had one of those + wash your hands as much as you can anytime you touch anything at the airport or on the plane, you'd be relatively safe (obviously not as safe as not going to the airport). Quote
Fairy In Boots Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) I was talking to a doctor today who worked in R&D for a medical analyser company and he told me the following. kids and pets pass on diseases rapidly as poor hygiene if we close schools who will provide child care while parents work? Most likely grandparents and that’s the most vulnerable for influenza. So we could be pouring fuel on the fire. far better is if we allow the healthy population to get it recover and build up immunity within the population so if we do spike we have a % of the population to ensure essential services continue. old people and people with pre existing health complaints need to be wary the rest of us shouldn’t care. He also said that large events don’t make much difference as it’s fluid swapping italy and other med countries don’t have colder climes so less immunity to influenza style illnesses plus high % smokers do they will be disproportionately higher death rates. tbh it made sense to me and I agree, we’ve agree to not visit grandparents if things get bad and we’ll do shopping for them if they get ill etc also said he had a friend in Italy and everybody had a chest infection Edited March 12, 2020 by Fairy In Boots Quote
Bluebird Hewitt Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 55 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Yeah I know fuck all about Welsh or Scottish politics tbh. That thread could be a good idea from an educational standpoint from my perspective. Tbh, my knowledge of politics is very minimal in general, but it's the sheer hypocrisy that does my head in with them. Happy to criticise others yet do similar themselves. 27 minutes ago, Eco said: Wait, Wales isn't part of the UK? I've sent @DeadLinesman to America with a few petrol cans and a lighter. Have a nice day. 2 Quote
Administrator Stan Posted March 12, 2020 Administrator Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fairy In Boots said: old people and people with pre existing health complaints need to be wary the rest of us shouldn’t care I'd be severely against saying 'we shouldn't care'. We all need to be responsible and ensure we don't pass it on even if we may not feel the symptoms straight away. Quote
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