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« Reply #1365 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 08:06:58 »

Sports Direct make a u-turn and close their stores
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« Reply #1366 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 08:13:05 »

good (sports direct). just asked them to delete my online account
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« Reply #1367 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 08:50:38 »

Thailand announces a national emergency - but nobody knows what that actually means.

... due to come in force in 2 days time.

It is highly probable that it will involve banning people from travelling to the provinces. So now people have notice to do exactly that.
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« Reply #1368 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:01:03 »

Looking in from the outside with the prior knowledge of experience throughout  Europe at their disposal I think the reaction of the uk govt is tantamount to manslaughter.
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« Reply #1369 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:21:17 »

Can’t really slag Boris off. Would you do a better job. I certainly wouldn’t want to be in his shoes.
He's done a shit job. Failed to prepare properly when there was time before it hit (and there was a couple of months' worth of warning as it was going through China/SE Asia while he was disappearing for the whole of Jan or crowdfunding "Bongs for Brexit"), so they're now playing catch-up to get frontline healthcare workers/social care workers the PPE kits they need, ventilators for hospitals, no testing for healthcare workers etc etc. When it hit us, wasted time with the "let the pensioners die" herd immunity bollocks, in the face of medical and scientific advice from all over the world, including public health experts in this country. Then dithered over implementing social distancing, giving the virus another 10 days to spread unrestricted. Shit communication to get the message across - e.g. telling people not to go to pubs, but leaving them open. I hear that confused some people as to whether they were still OK to go to the pub or not until he finally belatedly ordered them to shut. It's all been too little, too late, the virus has been allowed to spread uncontained for weeks. As a result we will have many thousands more deaths and have to endure the more extreme lockdown measures (because we're not in full lockdown yet) for weeks if not months longer than we need to have done. Dithering, blethering idiot, he has cost thousands of lives.

That said, it's early days. From here on in, he may step up to the plate and become the decisive leader focused on the national interest the country needs. I see no signs of that so far. We'll see.
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« Reply #1370 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:22:26 »

Looking in from the outside with the prior knowledge of experience throughout  Europe at their disposal I think the reaction of the uk govt is tantamount to manslaughter.

The kind of reaction like implementing a measure AFTER a sunny weekend, do you mean ?

The kind of reaction like producing a list of underlying health conditions qualifying for 'the shield' that doesn't include people with chronic hypertension ? Lancet, BBC, Times, Guardian all reported the higher risk over a week ago. The US reports (below) that in Italy 76% of deaths have had said condition, up to 50% in China. Do you mean that kind of thing ?

https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-high-blood-pressure#1
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« Reply #1371 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:29:29 »

What did he say?

He corrected and then clarified the position regarding the transfer of U18's between separated parents that have duel custody.

He initially said it wasn't permitted but then confirmed it was in his next interview, as long as the usual condtions are followed.
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« Reply #1372 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:32:51 »

Ah well not 3 weeks for me, the government suggest 12 weeks lockdown, got this txt message yesterday afternoon....

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NHS Coronavirus Service: We have identified that you're someone at risk of severe illness if you catch Coronavirus. Please remain at home for a minimum of 12 weeks. Home is the safest place for you. Staying in helps you stay well and that will help the NHS too. You can open a window but do not leave your home, and stay 3 steps away from others indoors. Wash your hands more often, for at least 20 seconds.

Read more advice about staying safe at home.
www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable-guidance

We will send you more messages with information.
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« Reply #1373 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:36:08 »

He's done a shit job. Failed to prepare properly when there was time before it hit (and there was a couple of months' worth of warning as it was going through China/SE Asia while he was disappearing for the whole of Jan or crowdfunding "Bongs for Brexit"), so they're now playing catch-up to get frontline healthcare workers/social care workers the PPE kits they need, ventilators for hospitals, no testing for healthcare workers etc etc. When it hit us, wasted time with the "let the pensioners die" herd immunity bollocks, in the face of medical and scientific advice from all over the world, including public health experts in this country. Then dithered over implementing social distancing, giving the virus another 10 days to spread unrestricted. Shit communication to get the message across - e.g. telling people not to go to pubs, but leaving them open. I hear that confused some people as to whether they were still OK to go to the pub or not until he finally belatedly ordered them to shut. It's all been too little, too late, the virus has been allowed to spread uncontained for weeks. As a result we will have many thousands more deaths and have to endure the more extreme lockdown measures (because we're not in full lockdown yet) for weeks if not months longer than we need to have done. Dithering, blethering idiot, he has cost thousands of lives.



Really !!   He's been very clear with his messages, people have been ignoring his advice by socialising, go to the beach, gatherings in the park, bulk buying at the shops.

My wife is a nurse and is currently in isolation as the family now is many because fucking idiots can't follow instructions and think they know better !

That said, it's early days. From here on in, he may step up to the plate and become the decisive leader focused on the national interest the country needs. I see no signs of that so far. We'll see.
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« Reply #1374 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:43:16 »

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So, my car was booked in for an MOT tomorrow. How likely is it that that won’t be possible now? If I don’t get it done, I won’t be able to drive when necessary. Sod’s law eh.

you probably know, but garages and petrol stations are in the exempt list.
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« Reply #1375 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:47:01 »

I don't think the government have used strong enough rhetoric. I am not hugely political and would feel this way if Blue, Red, Yellow, Green etc were in charge using the words that I've listened to in recent weeks.

I've adhered to the advice but the tone and wording has seemed, to me, quite wishy-washy at times with 'try and avoid' instead of 'DO NOT DO THIS'. The general public need this sort of stuff hammered home otherwise they're off to Snowdonia, their second homes in Cornwall or the Isle of Wight or on the nearest beach.

Ultimately, the saddest thing is that this situation should be uniting the nation but, as always, about point scoring and us vs. them.

Stay safe and don't be a dick.
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« Reply #1376 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:53:38 »

He certainly underestimated the “I know better than medical experts” attitude of a sizeable % of the population

You couldn’t account for the amount of Karen’s on Facebook saying it’s no worse than the flu
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« Reply #1377 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:53:51 »

There are thousands dying across Europe. I really really hope this doesn’t happen in the Uk. More should have been done much much sooner.
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« Reply #1378 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 09:58:26 »

Why does Europe always end up being the epicentre of things?
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« Reply #1379 on: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 10:02:24 »

Why does Europe always end up being the epicentre of things?

Be a bit more specific. Things, such as?
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