Coronavirus
Jul 31st 2020, 6:14 pm
#2341
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Re: Coronavirus
For who knows what reason a friend of Mrs P (not geographically close - Mrs P hasn't met her in over two years) decided with her husband, that a road trip from the east coast to Colorado was a good idea, taking their small child. They are not deniers, so have been taking SD and mask precautions since the spring, and we were a little surprised to hear that they were taking a road trip like that. 
Aaanyway, the FB reports of their trip, with all the SD and mask wearing, meeting relatives outside and at a distance, and staying in an Airbnb, which was "remote" (they never met the owner), was that parts of the experience were "scary", notably the toilet stops on the journey. But over all they seemed to have taken all the precautions and things went according to plan.
They got back home, and then the friend discovered that she had caught it!
I guess, looking back, that the road trip doesn't look like it was such a good idea.
Aaanyway, the FB reports of their trip, with all the SD and mask wearing, meeting relatives outside and at a distance, and staying in an Airbnb, which was "remote" (they never met the owner), was that parts of the experience were "scary", notably the toilet stops on the journey. But over all they seemed to have taken all the precautions and things went according to plan.
They got back home, and then the friend discovered that she had caught it!
I guess, looking back, that the road trip doesn't look like it was such a good idea.
Jul 31st 2020, 6:30 pm
#2342
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Re: Coronavirus
Jul 31st 2020, 6:35 pm
#2343
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Re: Coronavirus
There is an emerging issue from the past couple of days that means that "recovery" might not mean what people think it means.
Taking it all with a large pinch of salt(not that that's any good for my heart either) as of late, whilst still trying to protect myself the best I can and hopefully look forward to a transatlantic move at some point in the next couple of years.
Jul 31st 2020, 7:20 pm
#2344
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Re: Coronavirus
And if that truly is the case, surely the answer has to be to not open up any further, possibly even close back down till a vaccine is found.
Taking it all with a large pinch of salt(not that that's any good for my heart either) as of late, whilst still trying to protect myself the best I can and hopefully look forward to a transatlantic move at some point in the next couple of years.
Taking it all with a large pinch of salt(not that that's any good for my heart either) as of late, whilst still trying to protect myself the best I can and hopefully look forward to a transatlantic move at some point in the next couple of years.
Ferries to Vancouver Island seemed busy this morning according to the news, seems like a lot of people are travelling for the long weekend possibly, you would think people could manage to spend 1 summer without travelling around.
Jul 31st 2020, 7:28 pm
#2345
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Re: Coronavirus
Surely this is going to lead to a new spike in cases in the South East?
..... The article quotes one woman, pictured, complaining that the locals will suffer because of the crowds, and that "There shouldn't be this many people here .... The traffic is horrendous - I live locally and it was a nightmare to get here." 
.... The crowds shouldn't be there, but neither should she! It's insanity, utter insanity!!! 
Jul 31st 2020, 7:47 pm
#2346
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Re: Coronavirus
Not in the UK - there's a whole lot of madness going on!
Surely this is going to lead to a new spike in cases in the South East? ..... The article quotes one woman, pictured, complaining that the locals will suffer because of the crowds, and that "There shouldn't be this many people here .... The traffic is horrendous - I live locally and it was a nightmare to get here." .... The crowds shouldn't be there, but neither should she! It's insanity, utter insanity!!!
Surely this is going to lead to a new spike in cases in the South East?
..... The article quotes one woman, pictured, complaining that the locals will suffer because of the crowds, and that "There shouldn't be this many people here .... The traffic is horrendous - I live locally and it was a nightmare to get here." .... The crowds shouldn't be there, but neither should she! It's insanity, utter insanity!!! My has a family in Texas who takes 0 precautions and posts multiple times a day about the COVID fraud, and "fake" deaths, I swear this pandemic is bringing the crazy out of people who always seemed normal.
Jul 31st 2020, 8:38 pm
#2348
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Re: Coronavirus
..... I swear this pandemic is bringing the crazy out of people who always seemed normal.
I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"?
I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100million.
Last edited by Pulaski; Jul 31st 2020 at 9:28 pm.
Jul 31st 2020, 9:13 pm
#2349
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Re: Coronavirus
You forgot the "empty hospitals".
I can't argue with that - there are some in my wife's family and circle of friends who are as crazy as what you describe.
I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"? I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100milion.
I can't argue with that - there are some in my wife's family and circle of friends who are as crazy as what you describe.
I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"?
I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100milion.Time will tell if people show up, but likely they will, the 20-30 age group really doesn't feel they need to distance and take precautions, they seem to forget they can carry it home to older more vulnerable friends and family.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...arty-1.5670408
And flu season is only around the corner now, last thing we need is a bad flu season on top of COVID, hopefully more will get flu shots to reduce the spread of flu this winter.
We had groups here questioning the empty hospitals, well gee did you forget about the part of cancelling all non-essential medical procedures to free up bed space, that's why they looked empty, but at the peak of hospitalizations the ICU wasn't empty, but of course you can't just wander into the ICU like you can in other parts of a hospital.
Jul 31st 2020, 9:14 pm
#2350
Yo
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Re: Coronavirus
There is an emerging issue from the past couple of days that means that "recovery" might not mean what people think it means.
Jul 31st 2020, 9:17 pm
#2351
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Re: Coronavirus
It's not really any better in Canada, too many people travelling about. My wife's family just went from various places in BC to Tofino because their words not mine "COVID isn't really a big deal, and we take precautions" but then spend a week all hanging out in close quarters, then off to their home city's.
My has a family in Texas who takes 0 precautions and posts multiple times a day about the COVID fraud, and "fake" deaths, I swear this pandemic is bringing the crazy out of people who always seemed normal.
My has a family in Texas who takes 0 precautions and posts multiple times a day about the COVID fraud, and "fake" deaths, I swear this pandemic is bringing the crazy out of people who always seemed normal.
Jul 31st 2020, 9:24 pm
#2352
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Re: Coronavirus
You forgot the "empty hospitals".
I can't argue with that - there are some in my wife's family and circle of friends who are as crazy as what you describe.
I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"? I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100milion.
I can't argue with that - there are some in my wife's family and circle of friends who are as crazy as what you describe.
I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"?
I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100milion.
Jul 31st 2020, 9:27 pm
#2353
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Re: Coronavirus
Jul 31st 2020, 9:32 pm
#2354
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Re: Coronavirus
It's a long weekend and I won't be social distancing with my best friend Captain Morgan. People will do whatever they feel is right and do their own risk assessment regardless of what protocols are being enforced. Now granted this doesn't help those that are complying who might need to pop out for 5 minutes just to pick milk or bread up as delivery isn't available.
Jul 31st 2020, 10:10 pm
#2355
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Re: Coronavirus
It's a long weekend and I won't be social distancing with my best friend Captain Morgan. People will do whatever they feel is right and do their own risk assessment regardless of what protocols are being enforced. Now granted this doesn't help those that are complying who might need to pop out for 5 minutes just to pick milk or bread up as delivery isn't available.
