Coronavirus

[SteveH]

What I want to know is, where are all the coronavirus conspiracy theories on social media? There should be dozens by now. I suspect the Illuminati are taking them down.

[Walter]

Seeing a lot of chatter from people in the UK saying they think that they had coronavirus before or around Christmas. While I doubt that this is the case, it shows the general lack of trust of the official statements.

i think you may be overestimating the level of intelligence in the general population .
( if listening to radio phone-in shows are anything to go by)

[Walt Zingmatilder]

According to Matt Hancock, herd immunity is not part of the official strategy.

The removal of mass testing and tracking would be a feature of a herd immunity strategy though as would a focus on treatment of the acutely ill concommitant with suspension of mass testing. Although I prefer the backfired policy theory on that.

[jeremyp]

Seeing a lot of chatter from people in the UK saying they think that they had coronavirus before or around Christmas. While I doubt that this is the case, it shows the general lack of trust of the official statements.

It's straw clutching. "I got it but survived" is a more palatable thought than "I might get it and die". In the first week of January I had a virus whose symptoms more or less match coronavirus and my parents both had something like it in February. Of course in all these cases, it could be coronavirus but probably not the current strain. There's a reason for the 19 in COVID 19.

[Roses]

Here in Wales only the most symptomatic will be tested for the virus.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51905439

[Nearly Sane]

Removal of free tv licences for over 75s delayed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51911065

[Roses]

Removal of free tv licences for over 75s delayed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51911065

Fair enough, the Government has much more important things on which to spend its money like NHS at this time of crisis. Besides which, I don't see why the over 75s should have a free TV licence.

[Nearly Sane]

Fair enough, the Government has much more important things on which to spend its money like NHS at this time of crisis. Besides which, I don't see why the over 75s should have a free TV licence.

It's the BBC not the govt.

[wigginhall]

Local corner shop has loo rolls, pasta, paracetamol, etc., whereas the supermarket looks like a hurricane has swept through it.  But the local guy is rationing people, very sensible.

[Roses]

It's the BBC not the govt.

But the Government was does put money towards the suspension of the licence fee for the over 75s, apparently.

[ad_orientem]

So it looks like today the government here is going to announce that all schools are going to close. 31 new confirmed cases today which takes the total here to 272.

[Nearly Sane]

But the Government was does put money towards the suspension of the licence fee for the over 75s, apparently.

Used to but it had been phased out gradually and as from start if June completely. This is a BBC action.


From the article:

'The BBC confirmed it will foot the cost of the two-month delay.'

[SteveH]

Fair enough, the Government has much more important things on which to spend its money like NHS at this time of crisis. Besides which, I don't see why the over 75s should have a free TV licence.

REMOVAL of free tv licence delayed. At least read a post properly before spouting your usual inanities.

[Roses]

REMOVAL of free tv licence delayed. At least read a post properly before spouting your usual inanities.

Talking about yourself again! I don't think the TV licence should be free for anyone!

[ad_orientem]

Talking about yourself again! I don't think the TV licence should be free for anyone!

Why?

[Roses]

Why?

A complete waste of money, imo.

[Nearly Sane]

Covid 19 suspiciously involved in suspending Line of Duty filming


'In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration,

@worldprods

are suspending filming of #LineofDuty S6 with the support of the BBC. We will keep you updated with further developments in due course. Thank you.'

[wigginhall]

Went to supermarket, no bread, spuds, or veg.  I got some chips.   Is this how it's going to continue?

[Roses]

I went to the supermarket before 7am this morning thinking that there would be hardly anyone else there as is usual at that time of the morning, but not so! It was like it would be just before Christmas, heaving! However, apart from anti-bac products the shelves weren't too badly stocked, there were even toilet rolls, but they were flying off the shelves, there still aren't any restrictions on the number people can buy at our local Tesco, which very silly!

[Walter]

I went to the supermarket before 7am this morning thinking that there would be hardly anyone else there as is usual at that time of the morning, but not so! It was like it would be just before Christmas, heaving! However, apart from anti-bac products the shelves weren't too badly stocked, there were even toilet rolls, but they were flying off the shelves, there still aren't any restrictions on the number people can buy at our local Tesco, which very silly!

Lr
The time to worry is when the turkeys and chickens start flying off the shelves 😷

[ad_orientem]

The government have adopted emergency powers and the schools, public buildings, and borders are closing.

[Nearly Sane]

The government have adopted emergency powers and the schools, public buildings, and borders are closing.

No matter the justification, those first six words put a chill in my heart.

[ad_orientem]

No matter the justification, those first six words put a chill in my heart.

I can understand that feeling. Last time here was during WWII. I think they are doing it properly but it would be better if it didn't have to come to this.

[ad_orientem]

The government have adopted emergency powers and the schools, public buildings, and borders are closing.

Public gatherings of more than 10 people are now banned, and the over 70's are now obligated, to the best of their ability, to self-isolate. There most probably will be more measures to come, such as internal travel restrictions.

[Nearly Sane]

Good for Leyton Orient - whoever is in charge of their social media will be being the subject of a big transfer move

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51906574