this entire „I didn‘t want to create a panic“ spin is just ridiculous.
so, what are you gonna do if a Tornado is heading - are you downplaying it „not to create a panic“ and just leave people alone with their destiny?
The panic thing will be controversal among the 190.000 families that have lost someone....
and the silence from the Republicans is remarkable.
I remember back in 2014, when there was an ebola outbreak in Africa*.
the Congress was up to election, Obama was president and the Republicans ( many of them are still high animals today there) with the friendly help of their friends at Fox News were running up and down and screamed „death“ and „disaster“ because Obama and many Governors did not agree to lock up returning helpers and nurses who were coming from that region.
It was THE topic for weeks and it looked like we were heading a huge disaster not only in the US.
The day after the election, the topic was off!
no mention anymore on Fox News, no outragement - nothing!
and now in the face of 190.000 deaths in the own country, you hear nothing from them and Fox News!
*9 US citizens got infected abroad and carried the virus home.
2 people have been infected within the US
2 died.
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,718Chief of Staff
I hope our UK members are out on the town drinking something the NHS warns against, because the pubs, bars and nightclubs will be closed again from tomorrow. I also understand the rule of six will be in effect again, or as out Swedish friends write it - "sex-regelen".
I hope our UK members are out on the town drinking something the NHS warns against, because the pubs, bars and nightclubs will be closed again from tomorrow.
I think Finland is one of the few countries in Europe where the number of new cases isn't going up. Corona has to be pushed back here in Norway, but it's still under control.
- Testing website doesn't work properly.
- Some people being offered tests are asked to drive hundreds of miles.
- NHS staff cannot get tests meaning they have to self isolate if showing symptoms, taking them away from their work when they're
most needed.
- NHS staff that may be asymptomatic will be spreading the virus to colleagues and patients unknowingly, as staff testing is not
available.
- 'Rule of Six' introduced but Police advised not to issue fines right away.
- Government line continues to be; people 'can' be fined or 'could' be fined. Not 'will'.
- Face masks still not being worn by all people in shops etc.
All the pupils in the 10th grade in my nephew's scool are quarantined because one of the boys have been diagnosed with corona, and their church confimation is this weekend! They are being tested and my nephew doesn't know the infected boy, but we have hotel room for Thursday nigh to Sunday. That means we (my parents and I) will have to drive all Thursday to get there, then hope the results of the test of my nephew is ready on Friday. If he is well we'll attend the cermony on Saturday, but if he is infected we'll probably drive hom that day instead. I know lots of people are facing much worse problems because of corona than I am, probably there are members in this forum who are facing bigger problems because of the pandemic, but I'm frustrated and a little nervous.
I think Finland is one of the few countries in Europe where the number of new cases isn't going up. Corona has to be pushed back here in Norway, but it's still under control.
The problem is, that some industries are really pushing for more relaxed guidelines. I had a "professional chat" with some one in the know (I know that's vague, but it's that way on purpose), and it was the lobbying efforts by the group formed by tourism- hospitality- and event businesses, that convinced the government to start relaxing travel restrictions, even thought the second wave is gathering speed.
To quote Pfc. Frost: "Man I'm telling you, I got a baad feeling about this drop..."
EDIT: I just realized that peoples first thought will run to Miranda, so I had to clarify which Frost...
"I mean, she almost kills bond...with her ass."
-Mr Arlington Beech
Today the quaratine and border crossing rules were thightened a bit and local autorities in the areas with outbreaks are going further.
I still haven't seen anyone with facemasks, but I haven't visited any larger towns in months.
The problem is, that some industries are really pushing for more relaxed guidelines. I had a "professional chat" with some one in the know (I know that's vague, but it's that way on purpose), and it was the lobbying efforts by the group formed by tourism- hospitality- and event businesses, that convinced the government to start relaxing travel restrictions, even thought the second wave is gathering speed.
"
From today, brothels are open and „freelancers“ are allowed to work again in Germany - so I wonder who was lobbying whom and how ;%
Seriously speaking I am afraid that the second wave will hit us much harder and longer than the first one.
We are far from over with this
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I don't understand why, in England, youth groups are exempt from the group of 6 rule. There are restrictions on kids in school as to how much contact they are allowed with other kids. But then they can attend youth groups where they would be mixing with a different set of kids and adults, socially distanced I know but it still doesn't make sense to me.
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,718Chief of Staff
I don't understand why, in England, youth groups are exempt from the group of 6 rule. There are restrictions on kids in school as to how much contact they are allowed with other kids. But then they can attend youth groups where they would be mixing with a different set of kids and adults, socially distanced I know but it still doesn't make sense to me.
Don’t ever look for sense from the government )
The pubs are shut in my town but I can still go to the gym
I think a vaccine will be ready for the market this winter and 2021 will be spent fighting corona. By 2022 most of the pandemic will be under control in the developed world. Third world countries will be dependent on rich countries and non-state organisations to buy vaccines.
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Think yourself lucky…I’m in the epicentre here…154 cases per 100,000 - top of the table
so, what are you gonna do if a Tornado is heading - are you downplaying it „not to create a panic“ and just leave people alone with their destiny?
The panic thing will be controversal among the 190.000 families that have lost someone....
and the silence from the Republicans is remarkable.
I remember back in 2014, when there was an ebola outbreak in Africa*.
the Congress was up to election, Obama was president and the Republicans ( many of them are still high animals today there) with the friendly help of their friends at Fox News were running up and down and screamed „death“ and „disaster“ because Obama and many Governors did not agree to lock up returning helpers and nurses who were coming from that region.
It was THE topic for weeks and it looked like we were heading a huge disaster not only in the US.
The day after the election, the topic was off!
no mention anymore on Fox News, no outragement - nothing!
and now in the face of 190.000 deaths in the own country, you hear nothing from them and Fox News!
*9 US citizens got infected abroad and carried the virus home.
2 people have been infected within the US
2 died.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Thank you...but as I don’t like to socialise I’m sure I’ll be ok
You could become a good citizen of one of the Nordic countries yet
I can but try
The rate has risen to 180 per 100,000 now
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/advance-article/doi/10.1093/qjmed/hcaa202/5857612
With increases in depression, alcoholism etc. The Pandemic may have a long lasting
Mental effect on many. Luckily like Sir Miles, I'm happy in my own company.
answer " Only Boring people get bored "
It seems you are .....
Pubs round my way had already been closed a couple of days before...
And the new rate is 191 cases per 100,000...I genuinely believe my town is after breaking the 200 barrier...
HOLY-MOLY!!! And Finland just relaxed our travel restrictions from Norway and Sweden!!!
-Mr Arlington Beech
- Testing website doesn't work properly.
- Some people being offered tests are asked to drive hundreds of miles.
- NHS staff cannot get tests meaning they have to self isolate if showing symptoms, taking them away from their work when they're
most needed.
- NHS staff that may be asymptomatic will be spreading the virus to colleagues and patients unknowingly, as staff testing is not
available.
- 'Rule of Six' introduced but Police advised not to issue fines right away.
- Government line continues to be; people 'can' be fined or 'could' be fined. Not 'will'.
- Face masks still not being worn by all people in shops etc.
8-)
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
The problem is, that some industries are really pushing for more relaxed guidelines. I had a "professional chat" with some one in the know (I know that's vague, but it's that way on purpose), and it was the lobbying efforts by the group formed by tourism- hospitality- and event businesses, that convinced the government to start relaxing travel restrictions, even thought the second wave is gathering speed.
To quote Pfc. Frost: "Man I'm telling you, I got a baad feeling about this drop..."
EDIT: I just realized that peoples first thought will run to Miranda, so I had to clarify which Frost...
-Mr Arlington Beech
I still haven't seen anyone with facemasks, but I haven't visited any larger towns in months.
From today, brothels are open and „freelancers“ are allowed to work again in Germany - so I wonder who was lobbying whom and how ;%
Seriously speaking I am afraid that the second wave will hit us much harder and longer than the first one.
We are far from over with this
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Don’t ever look for sense from the government
The pubs are shut in my town but I can still go to the gym
I do hope your second paragraph does not refer to events in your first paragraph, Higgins...