Corona Virus Treatment

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by ricky101, Feb 10, 2020.

  1. Fat Controller

    Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2012
    Messages:
    28,009
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Public Transport
    Location:
    At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
    Ratings:
    +52,711
    This absolutely boils my blood!

    HP1.jpg

    HP2.jpg

    HP3.jpg

    It is made all the worse by the flamin' strapline at the bottom of the first image about Covid tests being turned around in 24hrs - - seriously, what is the point with this lot going and doing this?

    Don't get me wrong, I saw the footage of what happened to George Floyd and it is utterly horrific, and most definitely is a situation that needs addressing, but surely this is not the way to do it?
     
    • Agree Agree x 8
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      51,596
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +95,576
      I think they got the wrong country.
      Some people just love a demonstration and will join in.
       
      • Agree Agree x 6
      • Sheal

        Sheal Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Feb 2, 2011
        Messages:
        36,189
        Gender:
        Female
        Location:
        Dingwall, Ross-shire
        Ratings:
        +54,680
        I agree with you FC. Since the lockdown started I've noticed that the higher percentage of people flouting the regulations are between 20 and 40 years of age. Do they think it's their given right to ignore what the rest of us abide by?
         
        • Agree Agree x 6
        • Like Like x 1
        • CanadianLori

          CanadianLori Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Sep 20, 2015
          Messages:
          10,022
          Occupation:
          Battle Axe
          Location:
          Oakville, Ontario, Canada Zone 5A
          Ratings:
          +32,338
          Today I had to take my car to the garage to have it's rims with winter tyres switched to the summer set and had them look for the source of a new, nasty noisy in the engine area. I had no problem social distancing because the price on the quote to repair it was large enough to see from a distance!:heehee: I usually leave my purse in the car whilst there for quick maintenance like this morning but I do caution the fellows not to go into it and :nonofinger:use my lipstick.
           
          • Funny Funny x 8
          • Like Like x 1
          • JWK

            JWK Gardener Staff Member

            Joined:
            Jun 3, 2008
            Messages:
            32,633
            Gender:
            Male
            Location:
            Surrey
            Ratings:
            +50,510
            I see there are a lot of objections about the 14 days quarantine for travellers flying back from holidays. I don't see what all the fuss is about, they just have to stay at home for a couple of weeks, isn't that what we have already been doing for 10 weeks?
             
            • Agree Agree x 8
            • Like Like x 3
            • Mike Allen

              Mike Allen Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Jan 4, 2014
              Messages:
              2,861
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Retired. Plant Pathologist.
              Location:
              Eltham. SE. London
              Ratings:
              +6,100
              Panic can and does totally change people, sad to say. Those we so often refer to as youngsters, appear at times as if there is no tomorrow.

              The latest demonstrations really are an insult to everyone who has done their utmost to put the lid on this virus. One demonstration could well easily light the touch paper and, start the whole thing off again.

              I was very saddened to learn the trials of our blind neighbours. So often I ask myself when trying to unwrap something. How the hell do blind people cope. Then to read some of the accounts of physical abuse.

              Regarding the plight of one blind woman, having difficulty with getting on-line shopping slots. My daughter Amanda takes care of that for me. You all know my story. Amanda phoned Tescos and mentioned the problems experienced. The Tesco chap told her, she wasn't on the vulnerable list, neither was I. So much for HM Gov's listing. Anyway he added Amanda's name to the list. Now she is able to, if so desired. Book a slot every day of the week, plus the delivery charge is down to basic.

              Mr Trump! Honestly. Where is this man coming from? Using todays cyber technology. Honestly. He is like a big kid. The silly comments he posts. Even 12 year olds must be asking. And he is supposed to be the most powerful man on earth!!!!!!!!???????????
               
              • Like Like x 5
              • Friendly Friendly x 1
              • shiney

                shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                Joined:
                Jul 3, 2006
                Messages:
                63,899
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired - Last Century!!!
                Location:
                Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                Ratings:
                +124,798
                They stopped (two weeks ago, I think) giving the admin people at Tesco the chance of assessing you and adding you to the list. You can now only get on the list by applying to the government website, if you're not already on the list sent out to the supermarkets by the government. To qualify to be on that list you need to comply with some stringent rules. Apart from a letter from your doctor you would then need to 'Shield' for another 12 weeks :rolleyespink:
                 
                • Like Like x 1
                • Agree Agree x 1
                • Informative Informative x 1
                • shiney

                  shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                  Joined:
                  Jul 3, 2006
                  Messages:
                  63,899
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  Retired - Last Century!!!
                  Location:
                  Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                  Ratings:
                  +124,798
                  All those 'youngsters' in that demo think they won't get Covid because they have been selectively reading the reports and statistics put out by the government and the ONS. Unfortunately they don't bother to correlate the statistics properly. Although the majority of risk is for the elderly, people with certain health conditions and people in certain ethnic and societal groups it still leaves room for hundreds of thousands of them to contract the disease and for many thousands to die of it.
                   
                  • Agree Agree x 4
                  • JWK

                    JWK Gardener Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Jun 3, 2008
                    Messages:
                    32,633
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Location:
                    Surrey
                    Ratings:
                    +50,510
                    Agreed. My nephew is half my age and twice as fit and healthy as me, the virus knocked him for six, it took him a while to recover during which time he caught another bug. I have never known him to be ill before so if he got it anyone can.

                    Trouble is when you are young you think you are indestructible.
                     
                    • Like Like x 4
                    • Informative Informative x 1
                    • lolimac

                      lolimac Total Gardener

                      Joined:
                      Feb 4, 2019
                      Messages:
                      1,529
                      Gender:
                      Female
                      Location:
                      East Riding of Yorkshire
                      Ratings:
                      +5,091
                      Well I am livid seeing these reports,I can understand to a point the 'young' ones thinking naaah it won't happen to me but as @Sheal has already mentioned it's the 40/50 year olds that seem to be flaunting the rules just as much...as an example...I spoke to a neighbour of my Mums yesterday...they said they hadn't seen Mum for ages..I told them they wouldn't as she is 'shielding'...I got a sarcastic stare and a reply of "well I don't know what all the fuss is about"...I could have argued the toss but refrained as I am now getting used to the ignorance of :mute: like that...I tell you what If Covid doesn't get me a bloody heart attack will..makes me very angry...:gaah:
                       
                      • Agree Agree x 3
                      • Friendly Friendly x 2
                      • pete

                        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                        Joined:
                        Jan 9, 2005
                        Messages:
                        51,596
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Occupation:
                        Retired
                        Location:
                        Mid Kent
                        Ratings:
                        +95,576
                        I still think we are all going to end up with some form of this virus before we get out of this stupid situation, well, most anyway.
                        They keep telling us it's not going to go away and I don't think it is,not by this method anyway.
                        They are just stalling for time at the moment, a vaccine maybe but it's not coming as fast as they said it would.
                        A treatment could be a better response maybe.
                         
                        • Agree Agree x 2
                        • Like Like x 1
                        • Friendly Friendly x 1
                        • pete

                          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                          Joined:
                          Jan 9, 2005
                          Messages:
                          51,596
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Occupation:
                          Retired
                          Location:
                          Mid Kent
                          Ratings:
                          +95,576
                          Just seen the pictures of that idiot MP standing in the commons mopping his brow, and he admitted he was not feeling well.:roflol:

                          I dont think there is much hope of sorting this mess out if those that are telling us what to do are carrying on like this moron.

                          Its totally unbelievable.:biggrin:
                           
                          • Agree Agree x 2
                          • shiney

                            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                            Joined:
                            Jul 3, 2006
                            Messages:
                            63,899
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Occupation:
                            Retired - Last Century!!!
                            Location:
                            Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                            Ratings:
                            +124,798
                            He should have left when he started feeling unwell. At least he turned out not to have Covid. They managed to get his results very quickly :whistle:

                            There's a theory amongst some of the scientists that the high peak in the deaths and catching of Covid was the second peak and not the first. Does it make any difference? :dunno:
                             
                            • Like Like x 2
                            • Jiffy

                              Jiffy The Match is on Fire

                              Joined:
                              Aug 25, 2011
                              Messages:
                              11,727
                              Occupation:
                              Pyro
                              Location:
                              Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
                              Ratings:
                              +34,165
                              Yes, cos when is the 3rd going to come :whistle:
                               
                              • Agree Agree x 3
                              • Like Like x 1
                              • Funny Funny x 1
                              • Scrungee

                                Scrungee Well known for it

                                Joined:
                                Dec 5, 2010
                                Messages:
                                16,524
                                Location:
                                Central England on heavy clay soil
                                Ratings:
                                +28,997

                                At the current rate of infection, the entire UK population will have had it in around 40 years :yikes:
                                 
                                • Funny Funny x 1
                                Loading...

                                Share This Page

                                1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                                  By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                                  Dismiss Notice