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Gooner
19 March 2020 17:27:01

 

I don't know what the timeframe is for the predicted deaths total. We won't get close to those numbers of deaths over the next few weeks, one would think. What about winter when a second wave is likely? Is that why the deaths are predicted to be so high? 

The cynic in me wouldn't put it past this government to exaggerate figures to make them look better long term. However, the figures are coming from the models not the politicians?

Originally Posted by: SJV 

Or are they ??

I take it seriously but I am finding 20,000 really really hard to believe 

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Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



Gooner
19 March 2020 17:28:51

AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

He is a mad man 

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Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



The Beast from the East
19 March 2020 17:30:04

 

Totally

 

Thanks to the public for listening to the advice ??? 

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

That's why he is so popular

His approval ratings are through the roof

Purley, Surrey, 70m ASL

"We have some alternative facts for you"

Kelly-Ann Conway - former special adviser to the President

Gandalf The White
19 March 2020 17:30:19

 

Totally

 

Thanks to the public for listening to the advice ??? 

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

Well, quite a lot of people are following the advice.

I drove past the station car park in Royston today, around midday. Usually both car parks are absolutely full by then; today you could almost count the cars that were parked. Capacity over 500 spaces; oceans of empty space.  I'd guess 90% empty.

I keep receiving emails from various businesses, all telling me that their staff are now working from home.

Location: South Cambridgeshire

130 metres ASL

52.0N 0.1E



Heavy Weather 2013
19 March 2020 17:31:08
Late figures, late press conference and Boris asking if they find it fucking useful.

I have to say the tone of Boris is a total embarrassment today. He is not coming across as Prime Ministeral.

I am so annoyed. Excuse my language

Mark

Beckton, E London

Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.

The Beast from the East
19 March 2020 17:31:56

Purley, Surrey, 70m ASL

"We have some alternative facts for you"

Kelly-Ann Conway - former special adviser to the President

Heavy Weather 2013
19 March 2020 17:32:01

 

Well, quite a lot of people are following the advice.

I drove past the station car park in Royston today, around midday. Usually both car parks are absolutely full by then; today you could almost count the cars that were parked. Capacity over 500 spaces; oceans of empty space.  I'd guess 90% empty.

I keep receiving emails from various businesses, all telling me that their staff are now working from home.

Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 

Perhaps, but hordes are shopping and people are packing the pubs out in the evening. 

Mark

Beckton, E London

Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.

Gooner
19 March 2020 17:32:13

Sorry to sound boring but 20,000 deaths dwarfs any numbers we are seeing elsewhere , this is clearly BS surely .

Boris will win the next 3 elections 

Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



xioni2
19 March 2020 17:32:15

Late figures, late press conference and Boris asking if they find it fucking useful.

I have to say the tone of Boris is a total embarrassment today. He is not coming across as Prime Ministeral.

I am so annoyed. Excuse my language

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

 

Best attitude is to not watch/listen to him. You'll be a happier man.

 

The Beast from the East
19 March 2020 17:33:48

Late figures, late press conference and Boris asking if they find it fucking useful.

I have to say the tone of Boris is a total embarrassment today. He is not coming across as Prime Ministeral.

I am so annoyed. Excuse my language

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

But the morons love it! Look at the polls

He knows he could drop his trousers and urinate over Laura on live TV, and they would still vote for him

Amazing

Purley, Surrey, 70m ASL

"We have some alternative facts for you"

Kelly-Ann Conway - former special adviser to the President

Gooner
19 March 2020 17:34:11

 

Well, quite a lot of people are following the advice.

I drove past the station car park in Royston today, around midday. Usually both car parks are absolutely full by then; today you could almost count the cars that were parked. Capacity over 500 spaces; oceans of empty space.  I'd guess 90% empty.

I keep receiving emails from various businesses, all telling me that their staff are now working from home.

Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 

Not in Banbury mate , Sainsbury's car park was heaving at 11:00 this morning , the roads outside my house are equally as busy as a standard day  , as I said earlier Sainsburys had 3,000 through the door , no chance of a slow done with that going on 

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Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



Gavin D
19 March 2020 17:35:22
CMO: UK numbers will continue to rise for another 2 weeks. Peak could start to fall after if people follow advice and do social distancing, and more beds are available.

westv
19 March 2020 17:35:35

Sorry to sound boring but 20,000 deaths dwarfs any numbers we are seeing elsewhere , this is clearly BS surely .

Boris will win the next 3 elections 

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

Wasn't that a worst case scenario if people follow the advice and 250,000 was the worst if they hadn't brought in the advice?

At least it will be mild!
SJV
19 March 2020 17:36:55
I still question the timeline of those predicted deaths.
David M Porter
19 March 2020 17:38:42

Sorry to sound boring but 20,000 deaths dwarfs any numbers we are seeing elsewhere , this is clearly BS surely .

Boris will win the next 3 elections 

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

As if the current situation isn't awful enough, my real worry is what will next winter be like if the virus is still knocking about then.

I only hope that some expert out there can come up with a vaccine against the virus, or if that isn't possible then some kind of medication that can counteract the worst effects of it, before the end of this year.

Lenzie, Glasgow

"A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody." – Thomas Paine

Gooner
19 March 2020 17:40:48

 

Wasn't that a worst case scenario if people follow the advice and 250,000 was the worst if they hadn't brought in the advice?

Originally Posted by: westv 

Even so , its hyped up ( the number not the virus) wont get to a  1,000 IMO 

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Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



Gandalf The White
19 March 2020 17:41:52

 

Perhaps, but hordes are shopping and people are packing the pubs out in the evening. 

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

I'll take your word for that but it wouldn't surprise me; there are a lot of people who seem to think Covid-19 isn't a big deal.  I've had several conversations recently where the opening comment to me has been "What do you think? Seems like it's being blown out of proportion."  I patiently explain the death rates amongst the elderly and the effect on the health services where cases have ballooned.

You may have seen a video on Twitter where a bunch of young people said they were still going to party. One guy said "it's only a virus"....

Engineer due to visit this morning called to check nobody in the house was ill, then when he arrived proceeded to put on rubber gloves before coming in.  Had the same conversation; he said his mum was 70 and he was trying to stop her going out - but hadn't realised the threat from the virus was so great. Told him under-50s were mostly safe; he told me he was 51....! 

Location: South Cambridgeshire

130 metres ASL

52.0N 0.1E



xioni2
19 March 2020 17:42:25

 Even so , its hyped up ( the number not the virus) wont get to a  1,000 IMO 

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

It's very unlikely that it won't exceed 1,000.

 

Gooner
19 March 2020 17:43:19

 

I'll take your word for that but it wouldn't surprise me; there are a lot of people who seem to think Covid-19 isn't a big deal.  I've had several conversations recently where the opening comment to me has been "What do you think? Seems like it's being blown out of proportion."  I patiently explain the death rates amongst the elderly and the effect on the health services where cases have ballooned.

You may have seen a video on Twitter where a bunch of young people said they were still going to party. One guy said "it's only a virus"....

Engineer due to visit this morning called to check nobody in the house was ill, then when he arrived proceeded to put on rubber gloves before coming in.  Had the same conversation; he said his mum was 70 and he was trying to stop her going out - but hadn't realised the threat from the virus was so great. Told him under-50s were mostly safe; he told me he was 51....! 

Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 

I had a sparky in today and he said " what's the fuss , its just flu, let everyone apart from the elderly get it and we can move on "

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Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



SJV
19 March 2020 17:44:05

I only hope that some expert out there can come up with a vaccine against the virus, or if that isn't possible then some kind of medication that can counteract the worst effects of it, before the end of this year.

Originally Posted by: David M Porter 

Everything I've read seems to suggest, even with fast-tracking the vaccine process, a 12-18 month time-frame for a successful vaccine. Not every element of the process can be fast-tracked so winter could indeed be very difficult. It's crucial we learn from our mistakes now so we are better prepared for the inevitable second wave.

Gavin D
19 March 2020 17:44:13
CSO: Vaccine trials expected to begin in mid-April
Gooner
19 March 2020 17:44:55

 

It's very unlikely that it won't exceed 1,000.

 

Originally Posted by: xioni2 

 

I agree , be amazed if we hit anywhere near that if I'm honest 

Hail hero Boris - twit 

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Marcus

Banbury

North Oxfordshire

378 feet A S L



doctormog
19 March 2020 17:44:59
It seems inconsequential to some I realise but having to deal with young people in tears as their chance to shine in end of year exams has been removed from them to be replaced by what appears to be poorly thought out un-policeable alternatives is deeply saddening.
Aberdeen

Current conditions (personal WS) 

Brian Gaze
19 March 2020 17:46:06

Goodness. why can't he give a straight answer. It is "don't know yet" that is fine:

Q: Is there any evidence young people are being affected worse than expected?

Whitty says most people who get this experience just a mild illness.

Older people get it more severely, he says.

But he says that does not mean that there will not be severe cases amongst some young adults.

Brian Gaze

Berkhamsted

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xioni2
19 March 2020 17:46:32

It seems inconsequential to some I realise but having to deal with young people in tears as their chance to shine in end of year exams has been removed from them to be replaced by what appears to be poorly thought out un-policeable alternatives is deeply saddening.

Originally Posted by: doctormog 

Yeah, this makes it even more awful. Lose/lose I guess.

 

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