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Paul_Shepherd Mar 18th 2020 10:45 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 12822620)
I thought if you can cope with the symptoms and haven’t got health or age concerns...you just have to get on with it at home...like you would with the flu. Likewise if you have breathing problems...then it’s time to call the hospital. Goodness knows how long it will take to get to speak to someone or if they will say, ‘sorry we are full try somewhere else’. I presume the people waiting to get tested have either health/age concerns, or they are are looking after/working with someone who does.

That's how I was thinking it will play out too, I think two of my friends could have already had it, it sounded very much like the symptoms, they had no breathing problems though.... I don't suppose we will ever know if they did or not. They are both feeling better now, but still not 100% and that was almost 2 weeks ago.

catsndogs Mar 18th 2020 11:35 am

Re: Coronavirus
 
Hi All We are told to wear masks but where do we get them from? Shops don't seem to have them nor the Town halls. Can we get them from Medical centers? Thanks

Jerseygirl Mar 18th 2020 11:41 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by catsndogs (Post 12822772)
Hi All We are told to wear masks but where do we get them from? Shops don't seem to have them nor the Town halls. Can we get them from Medical centers? Thanks

A sweeping statement...quite the opposite actually. You only need to wear a mask if you are infected with the virus...to prevent infecting others...or if you are looking after someone who is infected. Leave the masks for those who actually need them.

magnumpi Mar 18th 2020 2:35 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
Borders with USA 🇺🇸 closing Trump announcement says.

goods and food ok to cross

Danny B Mar 18th 2020 2:45 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
Donald Trump tweets in the last few hours. Oh my God. Not really what you want to see from a world leader. 'Chinese Virus' :eek:

Paul_Shepherd Mar 18th 2020 2:47 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12822863)
Donald Trump tweets in the last few hours. Oh my God. Not really what you want to see from a world leader. 'Chinese Virus' :eek:

Lol! hes priceless entertainment!

dbd33 Mar 18th 2020 3:25 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd (Post 12822865)
Lol! hes priceless entertainment!

A ****ing moron.

Jingsamichty Mar 18th 2020 3:34 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
I watched the "Dirty Money" episode on Trump last night, on Netflix. What a loathsome, dishonest, greedy, lazy narcissist.

Jingsamichty Mar 18th 2020 3:36 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
Talking of which, I'm "working from home" (i.e. on BE) while my wife is next door painting the dining room. :o

Danny B Mar 18th 2020 4:11 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 12822893)
Talking of which, I'm "working from home" (i.e. on BE) while my wife is next door painting the dining room. :o

I wondered why Pornhub was so slow this morning. :lol:

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 18th 2020 4:48 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
The FDIC who insures bank accounts in the US in the event of a bank failure is telling people they don't need to run to the bank and get cash, and that banks have access to loans and other government programs, and the big banks are well capitalized. Sounds like they are seeing enough of an uptick that has them concerned maybe?

My GP office called today, doctor is unable to meet patients in the office, and they were advising the appointment will need to be done on the phone which works for me. Maybe this will bring about changes to the medical system where patients wont be required to go to the GP office physically, 99% of my visits to a GP don't involve any sort of physical exam, and could be done via phone no issue.

Paul_Shepherd Mar 18th 2020 4:54 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 12822884)
A ****ing moron.

yes that aswell!

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 18th 2020 4:57 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12822863)
Donald Trump tweets in the last few hours. Oh my God. Not really what you want to see from a world leader. 'Chinese Virus' :eek:

I wish twitter would shut the fool down, but suppose he brings them traffic and is of value to their company.

People have been banned for far less. Any regular ole Moe would have been banned by now.

Paul_Shepherd Mar 18th 2020 4:59 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12822926)
I wish twitter would shut the fool down, but suppose he brings them traffic and is of value to their company.

People have been banned for far less. Any regular ole Moe would have been banned by now.

Maybe shutting Twitter down would be even better!

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 18th 2020 5:00 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd (Post 12822928)
Maybe shutting Twitter down would be even better!

That would work too.


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