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Nearly Sane

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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2725 on: July 07, 2020, 03:12:49 PM »
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2726 on: July 07, 2020, 03:34:46 PM »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53324101

Workers who have Covid-19 tests paid for by their employers will have to pay tax on them as they are regarded as a benefit. YE GODS!!!! >:(
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2727 on: July 07, 2020, 05:30:13 PM »
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2728 on: July 07, 2020, 06:14:26 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 06, 2020, 11:17:01 PM
Lying hypocritical  cunt
But he was probably right.
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2729 on: July 08, 2020, 03:20:20 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 07, 2020, 05:30:13 PM
Bolsonaro tests positive.

I'm probably not the only one indulging in a little Schadenfreude.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53319517
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2730 on: July 08, 2020, 03:48:16 PM »
If Trump tested positive for the virus I wonder if he would think it was of no real consequence if that were to be the case?
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2731 on: July 08, 2020, 04:01:59 PM »
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If Trump tested positive for the virus ...

I would be concerned. Trump is in his 70's and is overweight, but has no other underlying condition that I am aware of (apart from psychopathy). There is every chance he might recover.

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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2732 on: July 08, 2020, 04:04:18 PM »
Quote from: jeremyp on July 08, 2020, 04:01:59 PM
I would be concerned. Trump is in his 70's and is overweight, but has no other underlying condition that I am aware of (apart from psychopathy). There is every chance he might recover.

You could be right. :-\
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« Reply #2733 on: July 08, 2020, 06:17:50 PM »
Trump is extremely careful when it comes to him.  He requires everyone around him to wear a mask, and he's OCD about germs anyway.  He's now making every effort to force the States to open schools again next month, but you can bet his own son won't be in a classroom.  (I had just gotten a broadcast message from the local high school from the superintendent who finally made the decision that the Class of 2020 will not be having an in-person graduation ceremony.  She sited the rising COVID19 cases locally.  And, then, the local paper announces that our governor has just required that all children return to schools next month.  (Our governor is one of Trump's lackeys.)

Our local paper here is reporting that many of our area hospitals are at capacity now. 
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2734 on: July 08, 2020, 06:22:00 PM »

Another good performance from Sunak.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53268594
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2735 on: July 08, 2020, 08:53:20 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 07, 2020, 03:12:49 PM
Tragic

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/07/florida-carsyn-davis-coronavirus/#click=https://t.co/3sPhF6REDJ

I had to come back to this.  The most disturbing aspect of this is the mother's account of her daughter's death.  Maybe one could chalk it up to religious denial, but for God's sake.  She was focusing on the daughter not being afraid, as she fought for each breath. It's almost sounds criminal as if the mother was smiling down on her daughter, so proud of her, as she struggled and died. 
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2736 on: July 08, 2020, 09:34:36 PM »
Quote from: flower girl on July 08, 2020, 08:53:20 PM
I had to come back to this.  The most disturbing aspect of this is the mother's account of her daughter's death.  Maybe one could chalk it up to religious denial, but for God's sake.  She was focusing on the daughter not being afraid, as she fought for each breath. It's almost sounds criminal as if the mother was smiling down on her daughter, so proud of her, as she struggled and died.
it's just so shocking.
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2737 on: July 08, 2020, 09:43:34 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 08, 2020, 06:22:00 PM
Another good performance from Sunak.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53268594

It was. But to be fair, the bar really isn't set that high.
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2738 on: July 09, 2020, 10:24:03 AM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 08, 2020, 06:22:00 PM
Another good performance from Sunak.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53268594

I agree. He's basically just thrown £5,000 at me. In my case, he didn't really need to since I was going to buy the house anyway. I should probably donate it to charity but I might need it when the government inevitably has to start clawing it all back.
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2739 on: July 10, 2020, 09:24:41 PM »
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I agree. He's basically just thrown £5,000 at me. In my case, he didn't really need to since I was going to buy the house anyway. I should probably donate it to charity but I might need it when the government inevitably has to start clawing it all back.
it's not about the measures, though there is at least an attempt to do something, but he doesn't over promise, doesn't waffle much. His follow up interviews highlighting that it isn't going to save all all jobs highlights the clarity.


It is still a minimal investment in comparison to the 'New Deal' approach  promised by Johnson.
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2740 on: July 10, 2020, 09:25:14 PM »
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2741 on: July 12, 2020, 08:24:51 AM »
Even Trump has taken to wearing a mask, things must be bad in the US! :o
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2742 on: July 12, 2020, 09:02:19 AM »
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2743 on: July 13, 2020, 01:35:54 PM »
I hope face masks are made mandatory in Wales and England in shops and other enclosed public spaces as they are in Scotland. I was shopping in Tesco this morning, which has eased its one way policy and doesn't appear to be checking how many people are entering the store at any one time. I was grateful I was wearing my mask and surgical gloves.
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2744 on: July 13, 2020, 03:37:51 PM »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-53389977

A pub landlord in Cornwall has placed an electric fence around the bar to ensure his customers socially distance.

WOW! ;D
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Re: Coronavirus
« Reply #2745 on: July 13, 2020, 06:37:09 PM »
Surprised at the hesitancy over facemasks in shops in England & Wales. Although many here have been doing this voluntarily anyway, it became a requirement her in Scotland last week, and having been in several shops since then my impression is that everyone here is complying with little fuss.

My grandson, who is 6 (but nearly 7, as he constantly reminds me), and I have a matching pair of 'shark-mouth/Jaws' masks for when we go shopping together - and I've taken to wearing it even when he isn't with me. I think the beard sticking out the sides adds a certain something!
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« Reply #2746 on: July 13, 2020, 06:41:54 PM »
I've seen around 15% not wearing. There are, of course, some exemptions but not convinced all the people I saw were on the list. I do find the message coming out from the 'English' govt confusing. 
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« Reply #2747 on: July 13, 2020, 06:44:17 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 13, 2020, 06:41:54 PM
I've seen around 15% not wearing. There are, of course, some exemptions but not convinced all the people I saw were on the list. I do find the message coming out from the 'English' govt confusing.
The English govt? You mean the ''headmasters Conference'' govt.
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« Reply #2748 on: July 14, 2020, 08:21:05 AM »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53397617

Face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England as from July 24th, I hope Wales is sensible and follows suit.
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« Reply #2749 on: July 14, 2020, 08:25:14 AM »
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I do find the message coming out from the 'English' govt confusing.

And people accuse the government of not being consistent  ::)
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