Coronavirus: Stay or go

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  • Tammygirl
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    edited March 2020 #992

    This suggests that nobody thinks that, after 12 weeks, the clock strikes midnight and Cinderella can go to the Ball! sealed

    According to the man in the White House it will all be over by Easter laughinglaughing

  • Tammygirl
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    edited March 2020 #993

    There must have been some tracking of early cases done, on Lanzarote we were told the 2 cases that started it there were from Madrid a husband and wife which had recently arrived on the island. 

    We know that many fled Madrid and spread it all over Spain, same as we know that happened in Italy, folk fleeing Milan and the rest of the Lombardy region to homes and extended family living in other parts of Italy.

    It is not to hard to believe that the same is happening in France where folk fled from Paris. 

    Looking at the number of cases in London isn't it about time it was locked down or are we just giving them time to flee to other parts of the UK. yell Oops one already has. 

  • MichaelT
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    edited March 2020 #994

    not just this thread or forum most of FB and many other forums are the same with self righteous keyboard warriors jumping to conclusions or casting ill founded aspersions.  

  • peedee
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    edited March 2020 #995

    If it has died down after 12 weeks the risks of infection will be smaller. Currently the risks are getting greater as we head for a peak. In my view it is the time to keep your head down until we are well past the peak..

    peedee

  • marchie1053
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    edited March 2020 #996

    Just a thought re the tone of some of the posts on the Forum. I'm guessing, in the absence of any data, that the average age of most Members on here is closer to the retired 'At Risk' grouping than it is to those tearaway teenagers who regard themselves as invincible sealed.

    If my assumption is right, and the UK Government's forecast of the eventual death toll is anywhere near accurate, it can only be a matter of time before a Member's OH has to start a post with 'I am sorry to inform everyone that my soulmate X passed away today ...'

    I would hate to have to reflect that the deceased was the same person I had poured scorn on in our last exchange of views.

    Steve

  • peedee
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    edited March 2020 #997

    It seems Tesco's are prioritising delivery slots giving them to those that are paying for  "delivery plans" You cannot currently sign up for a plan either. Even regualr store customers are not being able to get slots. A poor show in my view.

    peedee

  • Rufs
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    edited March 2020 #998

    new cases already reported in Hong Kong and mainland China the only country thus far that appears to be ahead of the game is South Korea and they were in relentless pursuit of those who showed symtoms to track down all they had been in contact with and to do mass testing.

     

  • Rufs
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    edited March 2020 #999

    I heard that staff are getting priority for slots, i wonder how many slots they are taking for friends and relatives undecided

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  • Rufs
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    edited March 2020 #1001

    Personally I hope tests will increase to see who has had it and who hasn't yet (the last group being the vulnerable group of whatever age or health

    so do i but Italy has been forced into its own euthanasia policy "if you are old and become infected and are dying "sorry we cannot save you " not enough ventilators to go round.

  • young thomas
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    edited March 2020 #1002

    "Excuse me BB but you are just getting into harrumphing mode!"

    not exactly sure what you mean by this...a first on the forum?...but, coming from you, im sure its complimentary...

    "Nobody mentioned names, just a town, a number and normal place of residence."

    i was just showing how ridiculous it is to suppose ANYONE has ANY personal information about any group in this sad situation.

    the point remains, how could anyone know that everyone of an infected group came from the same place and all had 'holiday homes'?...hence my referral to 'all those in Somerset'....its just not possible to make these sort of statements without personal knowledge.

    ive had my stroll, ill go and Harrumph somewhere elseundecided

     

  • MichaelT
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    edited March 2020 #1003

    why would staff want a home delivery unless they are isolating, if you are still at work you can shop as normal, again another ill founded rumour!!!undecided

    I know ASDA are allowing staff time to shop before the stores open or at the end of a shift if you work nights but like the NHS and other emergency services these people are vital to keep the country going at this time as they are risking their lives daily so you can eat and drink so even if they were given priority they are no different to NHS et al and deserve a little perk.

  • Rufs
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    edited March 2020 #1004

    why would staff want a home delivery unless they are isolating, if you are still at work you can shop as normal, again another ill founded rumour!!!

    afraid not, was offered to me for my aged Mother in Law.

    you might well work in Tesco's and do your big shop in Tesco's but not have transport to get it home , so use online shopping instead undecided and i think it perfectly right that this should be a perk of the job for staff

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #1005

    I see JK is back and is isolating himself for 2 weeks.

  • Goldie146
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    edited March 2020 #1006

    Police will now be stopping caravans and Campervans coming into the Lake District.

    LINK HERE

  • JollyKernow
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    edited March 2020 #1007

    Hi

    Yes we're isolating. It's not our personal choice but I respect the wishes of my employerundecided

    JK

  • MichaelT
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    edited March 2020 #1008

    as far as I know there is no law to fine them against, not saying they should go though.

  • brue
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    edited March 2020 #1009

    Please see this LINK MichaelT, please keep up with us keyboard warriors...laughing

  • EmilysDad
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    edited March 2020 #1010

    which kinda stops those who live there from giving their motor home a run to the shops & back 🤔

  • MichaelT
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    edited March 2020 #1011

    AS I said there is no law to fine them against (as far as I know) it is just advice so please read what you put in links for....undecided  So carry on warrioring

    COVID-19 essential travel guidance

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #1012

    Not really -

    "....stopping caravans and Campervans coming into the Lake District."

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #1013

    Isn’t the Bill to enforce travel restrictions in the process of becoming legislation? 🤔

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2020 #1014

    there will be as soon as it has gone through the Lords tomorow?

  • brue
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    edited March 2020 #1015

    A six month review was imposed, looks like it will be sorted by the end of this week.

  • peedee
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    edited March 2020 #1016

    it went through the Lords today and should be rubber stamped this evening before Parliament closes for Easter. Whether it includes a fine for travellers I have no idea.

    peedee

  • brue
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    edited March 2020 #1017

    I think it's on line at legislation.gov.uk if anyone is interested.

  • MichaelT
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    edited March 2020 #1018

    I think THIS is the link, I had a glance thru and could not see any section relating to travelling in a MH/Caravan etc. to the Lake district but if someone has time to read it then it may be there.

  • brue
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    edited March 2020 #1019

    Any luck with food deliveries Peedee? I got through to Milk and More (we use them for milk deliveries but they do food etc) I thought great, proceeded to check in and got thrown out due to a password problem.  Decided to change password but their reset system conked out! undecided

  • brue
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    edited March 2020 #1020

    I don't think I'll be trawling through this, there is a travel section on the proposed coronavirus health protection regulations 2020 legislation.gov.uk. The main thing we're all taking on board is stay at home, shop near home, exercise near home etc. essential journeys only. smile

  • peedee
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    edited March 2020 #1021

    No, but haven't really tried since this morning.  If our order turns up tomorrow we could probably last 14 days max before I would have to consider going out to shop..

    peedee