Millhouse

fear rate is 89pct tho

FriendlyExpat

I'm not sure whether to laugh ... or cry

scrubbedexpat141

Yeah, every administrator I've ever worked with here has been in shared accommodation in Deira (etc) paying for bed space, not a room.

Nope, what they showing?

Imagine if the governments did nothing? It's one of those situations where they can't and won't win. I'd like to see the world open up again ASAP so we can get back to 'normal' but I'd also rather not have this germ.

Millhouse

As is almost every shopping assistant, waitress, delivery driver, taxi driver, cook, cleaner, receptionist, cashier etc. It's a difficult job to resolve. The labour accommodation of some of the cashiers is horrific.

Even the top-tier places have its staff in mass accommodation in Al Quoz. While the one I'm thinking of is actually very nice and clean, and density is low (2 to a room), they all eat together in the canteen and share shower blocks.

scrubbedexpat141

I'm surprised it's not made international press to be honest. Would expect Channel 4 to have a documentary on it already.

Millhouse

In fairness though, despite the structure problems, I think the government are doing a great job in clearing all this up. Organized, efficient and seemingly in control. Unlike pretty much anywhere else. But we really need to get back to work.

scrubbedexpat141

Seen the testing stats? The UAE appears to be a world leader.

The shift in permits being one every 3 days now will help too. Looking out the window at the weekend it was far busier than it has been in recent weeks. People have been locked down for a while now - we must be 3ish weeks? People start to get restless. I know the people above me had a party at the weekend (I say party, I could hear more than just a few voices on the balcony).

csdf

Updated piccies. Same data in both charts, just the right hand one uses a log scale.
In terms of doubling rates, US still numbah one. Plucky UK getting close though. For reference, in the UAE the doubling rate is roughly every 7.5 days but there's not really enough deaths (mash'allah) to have proper stats.

Millhouse

I've been at home since 12th March as I couldn't make the representation of no health problems to go to the office (I had a cold so wasn't allowed in). At least three of our neighbours had parties this weekend given the music, voices and BBQ smells in the gardens.

scrubbedexpat141

Just looked at my calendar, we were told on the 15th March we could work from home. The next week we had freedom to exercise and we went out every morning I think, or at least most mornings. Then that was canned and it was confinement. I think I did almost two weeks before I went out again, have only been out twice since then as well, with permits those times.

I can dig it, I'm a lazy bastard and normally have to find reasons not to see other people or go places. Now I don't.

co durham boy

Tee times are booked solid for the next two weekends up in RAK

scrubbedexpat141

Are people just chancing it without a permit then?

co durham boy

Yes , i know fellas playing 3 times per week

scrubbedexpat141

Mental.

That being said, I miss it. If you were sent out in 2balls either walking or separate buggies I don't see any issues with golf really. It would be a good way to get a lot of people moving again. I'm sure there are other similar opportunities with other sports too.

co durham boy

Agreed mate , not being able to run or cycle is killing me but you've got to adapt and do the right thing . There's two ways this will go at the weekend and that's a full shut down or a slight relaxation due to movement during Ramadan.

One things for sure, business needs to get moving again and quickly .