Corona Virus

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  1. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    Well you are probably right, and I accept @DCS222 disagreement.
    Maybe just me...I'm bored because I know that Cal's intention is to drag it back again into his fantasist theories. (oh no, I'm making predictions too!!)
    So, now all yours guys. :)
     
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  2. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest


    An interesting watch, went pretty deep at one point but still followable. He brought up the issues with the PCR tests and the confusion that drawing biological results from epidemiology data can bring. Also, following the confirmation that 80% of transmission is caused by 10% of infected individuals (superspreaders) He also touched upon ways of mitigating the “r” rate of the virus (masking, distancing and lockdown) and that the way to get ahead of this pandemic is by the vaccination programs.

    sound chap, good to watch
     
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  3. Stephen Martin

    Stephen Martin Senior Member

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    So masking, distracting, lockdown, and vaccination is the same as the government has said well I'll be damned that will upset a lot of people.
     
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  4. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    Only the ones that hear it, but don't want to hear it... the same is true of the PCR testing, it doesn't measure infective virus, but people don't want to hear that either.
     
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  5. DCS222

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    Another point of reference from my hospitals Trust is that we've just announced cancellation of non-urgent routine elective surgery due to the increase of hospital admissions (covid and non-covid) AND the highest number of patients in our ICU beds since the start of the pandemic. I suspect Covid wards and staff redeployment is next...
     
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  6. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

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  7. Kenbro

    Kenbro Noble Member

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    Chap on our local market selling Covid vaccines today.
    £2 each, or 3 for a Pfizer.
    PS. Already got me coat.
     
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  8. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Really important message from the “real” world, thanks for posting @DCS222
     
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  9. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Just saw this same video message posted on another thread by Judd Dredd. Yes, a very powerful and stark message from the "real" world...to the rest of the world.
     
  10. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    @Judd Dredd and myself are never seen in the same room...
    EVER...
    ;)
     
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  11. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Today’s UK numbers:

    Cases 68,053, deaths 1,325

    No doubt a combination of Christmas and the new strain, but I fear those numbers will only be going in one direction over the next couple of weeks. I’ll certainly not be going into London any time soon, where a major incident has now been declared due to the pressure on hospital beds.
     
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  12. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

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  13. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Objective truth

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    and some suggestions it may have peaked. Let’s hope so albeit Covid deaths seem to displace ‘other causes’ one for one so seasonally not that abnormal.
     
  14. Tricky-Dicky

    Tricky-Dicky Crème de la Crème

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    Unfortunately its conjecture and disbelief that has got us to this point.
     
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  15. MARKYMARKTHREE

    MARKYMARKTHREE Senior Member

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    Cant have too many graphs. :sleeping::sleeping::sleeping:
     
  16. SuperHans

    SuperHans Senior Member

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    And those who claimed that surely didn't live in Sweden as the government has been very clear that "herd immunity" has never been the way forward.

    The new laws is put in place since many don't have the brainpower to figure out how to behave and need clear rules on everything.

    Its amazing to hear all the questioning people come up with and how they make up excuses for not following the recommendations.

    Heard yesterday "Hey, you dare to come along to the pub, I've already had covid so I won't infect you"
     
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  17. Tom Gillam

    Tom Gillam Guest

    Here’s an idea,why not vaccinate those who’ve had the virus last?
     
  18. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    #2699 DCS222, Jan 10, 2021
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    Good idea if you definitely had the virus and not just a positive PCR test, which is indicative of exposure to the virus.
     
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  19. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Are you saying someone who has had Covid and recovered is still infectious or liable to get it again any time soon?
     
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