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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

AmandaJR said:
Saw something similar about how certain genetic traits will affect how the body reacts to the virus, hence some barely knowing they have it and others succumbing. I think they're trying to identify what and how as this is all so new it wouldn't have been identified before.
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Yes - that was it I think. I could have an underlying genetic trait that so far - and in my parents and grandparents - has never been triggered - but that the coronavirus just might...
 
Turns out a guy I work with has had the virus and was almost entirely asymptomatic, with the exception of a mild headache. Because of his wife’s work in private healthcare her employers managed to source some antigen tests from overseas and he has coronavirus antibodies.

At least two other guys in our office have displayed moderate symptoms and two others have self-isolated because family members have.

I do wonder now how many of our relatively small office have had this and displayed no symptoms. The sooner we have antigen testing the better.
 
IanM said:
This period will certainly kill off the 25 year cultural battle about working from home! :)

I've just been into Newport to do a click and collect from Tesco. (15 miles away) It's the first time the car has moved/I've left the village in over three weeks. Felt really weird. Getting paranoid about wiping down the shopping and washing hands multiple times.................
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Its the paranoia that sends you over the edge!! Just been for a dog walk, 20 mins less than mile (daughter walks slow) didn't touch anything but his lead ... Got home dettoled the lead, the porch, then washed my hands lol mental when you think about it
 
harpo_72 said:
My understanding is that altitude sickness varies from person to person as well .. which might be why you see different responses.
I think the mask and oxygen systems ( little black box thing by Mercedes F1) might be of use.
Definitely worth spending some time considering all of this.
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I've read a similar article in the telegraph over the long weekend.

My takeaway was oxygen levels in blood could be key, to use a ventilator to resolve wasn't the right option in a lot of cases. Rather the smaller masks etc...

I think, but am not entirely sure, this is what happened with Boris.

Just goes to show how new this thing is and that 'we' are learning about it all the time. Its great that the medical community can share their observations / gained knowledge quickly with their peers internationally.

Meanwhile, back in the UK, the TV media are still droning on about PPE.
 
Billysboots said:
Turns out a guy I work with has had the virus and was almost entirely asymptomatic, with the exception of a mild headache. Because of his wife’s work in private healthcare her employers managed to source some antigen tests from overseas and he has coronavirus antibodies.

At least two other guys in our office have displayed moderate symptoms and two others have self-isolated because family members have.

I do wonder now how many of our relatively small office have had this and displayed no symptoms. The sooner we have antigen testing the better.
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Strange, didn't think a successful test has yet been cleared for use.
 
Oh dear. Hancock is waffling terribly on the matter of a bare bones plan for getting out of lock-down and tests for social care (homes)...and yes - he is being asked the same or similar follow up questions - because he is waffling...

Come on Secretary of State - you actually can do a lot better than this. You are better than most of your colleagues.
 
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SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Oh dear. Hancock is waffling terribly on the matter of a bare bones plan for getting out of lock-down...and yes - he is being asked the same or similar follow up questions - because he is waffling...

Come on Secretary of State - you actually can do a lot better than this. You are better than most of your colleagues.
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He doesn't seem quite as on it as usual for sure. Probably exhausted.

I think they'e setting the scene for lockdown being effective and then tomorrow will announce a further 3 weeks minimum.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Oh dear. Hancock is waffling terribly on the matter of a bare bones plan for getting out of lock-down and tests for social care (homes)...and yes - he is being asked the same or similar follow up questions - because he is waffling...

Come on Secretary of State - you actually can do a lot better than this. You are better than most of your colleagues.
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Perhaps he should give the Macron approach a go and try some bare arsed honesty...
 
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AmandaJR said:
He doesn't seem quite as on it as usual for sure. Probably exhausted.

I think they'e setting the scene for lockdown being effective and then tomorrow will announce a further 3 weeks minimum.
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I agree. I would suggest get past the bank holiday Friday (that doesn't type or read right) and then make gradual changes. Schools going back on the following Monday seems on the cards so about half a term missed. Hopefully golf clubs could get opened as well even if the bar and clubhouse restrictions aren't lifted
 
From the graphs I saw at the briefing, I wouldn't yet been contemplating a change. I don't know what he said about that as I left the channel when the press started. I would have said simply that none is imminent, it's too early to undo what we have so far achieved.
Pressing for a strategy is to my mind trying to nail the Government down to a plan they won't be comfortable setting in stone. If they had to change the strategy , I imagine they would be having to fend off allegations of lies etc.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Oh dear. Hancock is waffling terribly on the matter of a bare bones plan for getting out of lock-down and tests for social care (homes)...and yes - he is being asked the same or similar follow up questions - because he is waffling...

Come on Secretary of State - you actually can do a lot better than this. You are better than most of your colleagues.
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Handcock, English NHS and Public Health England definitely did not instruct suppliers to deny NI, Wales and Scotland with PPE equipment for care homes.
They just told them to supply sites that were registered to a care company plan that operated only in England.:unsure:

Hancock seems to have reverted to dithering mode, he did so well when Boris was absent, wonder if he is scared to lose his job.
 
HomerJSimpson said:
I agree. I would suggest get past the bank holiday Friday (that doesn't type or read right) and then make gradual changes. Schools going back on the following Monday seems on the cards so about half a term missed. Hopefully golf clubs could get opened as well even if the bar and clubhouse restrictions aren't lifted
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I think that's about as accurate as your football perditions Homer but I admire your optimism.
 
HomerJSimpson said:
I agree. I would suggest get past the bank holiday Friday (that doesn't type or read right) and then make gradual changes. Schools going back on the following Monday seems on the cards so about half a term missed. Hopefully golf clubs could get opened as well even if the bar and clubhouse restrictions aren't lifted
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Believe you've got your optimistic head on Homer...
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Handcock, English NHS and Public Health England definitely did not instruct suppliers to deny Wales and Scotland with PPE equipment for care homes.
They just told them to supply sites that were registered to a care company plan that operated only in England.:unsure:

Hancock seems to have reverted to dithering mode, he did so well when Boris was absent, wonder if he is scared to lose his job.
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Well the head of Scottish health seems to disagree with you, but what would he know.
 
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