The Artful Dodger Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Was down in London at the weekend, loads of gimps walking around with masks on. Jesus Christ, get a grip. Quote
DeadLinesman Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, The Artful Dodger said: Was down in London at the weekend, loads of gimps walking around with masks on. Jesus Christ, get a grip. Standard before this outbreak to be honest. See them in Manchester and Liverpool as well. Quote
Mpache Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 23 minutes ago, The Artful Dodger said: Was down in London at the weekend, loads of gimps walking around with masks on. Jesus Christ, get a grip. Surely you're not that ignorant to realize Asians wear masks all the time - outbreak or not. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 27, 2020 Administrator Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, Vader said: Surely you're not that ignorant to realize Asians wear masks all the time - outbreak or not. Not in the UK they don't. Quote
Mpache Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, Stan said: Not in the UK they don't. I noticed more Asians wear the mask in Vancouver yesterday and it seemed off, but only Asians wore it and I just assumed it was standard even in the area. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 27, 2020 Administrator Posted January 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, Vader said: I noticed more Asians wear the mask in Vancouver yesterday and it seemed off, but only Asians wore it and I just assumed it was standard even in the area. That's not London or UK is it ? Ironically, it's quite ignorant to say all Asians wear the masks though. Quote
Mpache Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stan said: That's not London or UK is it ? Ironically, it's quite ignorant to say all Asians wear the masks though. I've been in Asia. I know they don't all do it. But it's common practice there. Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 45 minutes ago, Vader said: I've been in Asia. I know they don't all do it. But it's common practice there. I saw a grand total of 2 people wearing the masks in Beijing last year, tbh. And nobody wore them in Harbin or Tianjin. But that's because I got lucky with China's shitty air pollution (which sort of rolls in like the weather) - but most people in Asia wearing those masks are generally doing it because they're living in cities where you have pollution roll in like a storm and it hurts your lungs. But yeah, they're also wearing masks more now because they're worried about the coronavirus - just like the footage of Beijing where everyone's got a mask on during the SARS scare. Quote
Mpache Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I saw a grand total of 2 people wearing the masks in Beijing last year, tbh. And nobody wore them in Harbin or Tianjin. But that's because I got lucky with China's shitty air pollution (which sort of rolls in like the weather) - but most people in Asia wearing those masks are generally doing it because they're living in cities where you have pollution roll in like a storm and it hurts your lungs. But yeah, they're also wearing masks more now because they're worried about the coronavirus - just like the footage of Beijing where everyone's got a mask on during the SARS scare. Well I was in Cambodia and saw it lots there. That's my own experience. The rest was generalized from tourist videos I saw of China and Japan. Quote
nudge Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: but most people in Asia wearing those masks are generally doing it because they're living in cities where you have pollution roll in like a storm and it hurts your lungs. Too bad they don't realise that those cheap surgical masks do not protect them from the pollution anyway... neither do they protect them from viruses for that matter haha. Pretty much useless. 2 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, nudge said: Too bad they don't realise that those cheap surgical masks do not protect them from the pollution anyway... neither do they protect them from viruses for that matter haha. Pretty much useless. Tbf the shops in China (and in the hotel lobbies as well) sold were 3M (or copies of 3M masks, because you know... it's China) with a weird vent thing on the front. I didn't buy one or wear one so I don't know what the vent thing does, let me try googling for it. Found it: https://www.amazon.com/3M-8511-Respirator-Valve-5-Pack/dp/B00FY3EV08/ref=sr_1_25?hvadid=78134093157472&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=3m+n95+mask&qid=1580168408&sr=8-25 it's a "respirator valve" - no clue what that does though lol *edit* oh it just keeps the mask cool, so it doesn't get too hot breathing into a thing that's right in front of your face. But yeah, the ones that are basically just a piece of paper or cloth in front of your mouth aren't going to protect you from anything *edit* and I doubt these other ones do anything either Quote
nudge Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Tbf the shops in China (and in the hotel lobbies as well) sold were 3M (or copies of 3M masks, because you know... it's China) with a weird vent thing on the front. I didn't buy one or wear one so I don't know what the vent thing does, let me try googling for it. But yeah, the ones that are basically just a piece of paper or cloth in front of your mouth aren't going to protect you from anything Something like this? If yes then it's dust/particle masks with filters (n95); those are definitely better and do help to a certain degree. I used similar ones a few times on dusty roads on a motorbike or in a tuktuk. But they can get very uncomfortable when it's hot and you sweat; the inside gets all moisty despite the valve. Yuck. The majority of mask wearers (in my experience) tend to use those though: Usually a poor fit too. Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, nudge said: Something like this? If yes then it's dust/particle masks with filters (n95); those are definitely better and do help to a certain degree. I used similar ones a few times on dusty roads on a motorbike or in a tuktuk. But they can get very uncomfortable when it's hot and you sweat; the inside gets all moisty despite the valve. Yuck. The majority of mask wearers (in my experience) tend to use those though: Usually a poor fit too. Yeah it's those (the N95/P95s) - those are most of what I saw being sold (not worn, though) in China for people who wanted pollution masks - I edited my post you quoted also because I figured I could google it. The two people I did see with masks though had shite like the second picture. I imagine it's pretty disgusting being in Beijing or Shanghai (or anywhere where you get weird weather-like pollution) when the pollution rolls in. 1 Quote
nudge Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Yeah it's those (the N95/P95s) - those are most of what I saw being sold (not worn, though) in China for people who wanted pollution masks - I edited my post you quoted also because I figured I could google it. The two people I did see with masks though had shite like the second picture. I imagine it's pretty disgusting being in Beijing or Shanghai (or anywhere where you get weird weather-like pollution) when the pollution rolls in. Bangkok can be pretty bad at times but compared to Beijing it probably still feels like a lush forest with sweet smelling air I imagine haha. Quote
nudge Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 First case confirmed in Germany. https://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/medizin/corona-virus-erster-fall-in-deutschland-bestaetigt-a-19843b8d-8694-451f-baf7-0189d3356f99?sara_ecid=soci_upd_KsBF0AFjflf0DZCxpPYDCQgO1dEMph Quote
nudge Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 Latest official update from China: 4573 confirmed cases; 976 of them in critical/serious condition. 6973 suspected cases. 47833 close contacts tracked/44132 being observed. 106 deaths. 60 recoveries. Quote
nudge Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 18 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Ah fuck it’s in San Diego now Did your colleague bring it back with him? Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, nudge said: Did your colleague bring it back with him? Maybe, they’re not releasing the name of the patient or what hospital he’s in. Which just means I need to avoid every hospital in the city Quote
nudge Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Maybe, they’re not releasing the name of the patient or what hospital he’s in. Which just means I need to avoid every hospital in the city Apparently the first case in Germany (a German man in his 30s) got infected in a company workshop by a Chinese speaker who came from Shanghai to lead a seminar for the company or something; she was completely asymptomatic too. Quote
6666 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 So the symptoms of the corona virus are very similar to the symptoms of a common cold... Now I have to be wary of anyone that sneezes, coughs or has a runny nose. Quote
Fairy In Boots Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 20 hours ago, Stan said: Not in the UK they don't. Yeah they do in Birmingham, more than normal today though. Anyway believe this will be the first case in the U.K. 2 Miles from me https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2020/01/28/fears-coronavirus-struck-uk-rise-man-escorted-ambulance-hazmat-medic-12138139/amp/ My mate is a paramedic and they’re under instructions to respond to all suspected coronavirus calls like this now Quote
Carnivore Chris Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, 6666 said: So the symptoms of the corona virus are very similar to the symptoms of a common cold... Now I have to be wary of anyone that sneezes, coughs or has a runny nose. The symptoms are exactly what I've had in the past few days. I've felt like shit at work. It's just a cold though, made worse by working in cold and wet weather. I get them all the fucking time these days. We have a huge population of Chinese people around here due to the Uni, who will have travelled to and from China recently, but I wouldn't say it should be of any concern yet. There is actually an elderly woman who is from around here and she is currently stuck in China right now where she was visiting her Grandson. It's been on the news as she is stuck out there with only a weeks supply of medication left for a lung infection she has. I actually recognise her face, I'm sure she shops in Booths. Edited January 28, 2020 by Carnivore Chris Quote
Honey Honey Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Enjoying the conspiracy theory. Logo of particular company involved in biological weapon experiments seen in Wuhan. Quote
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