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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

All pubs and restaurants in the central belt of Scotland to close for 2 and a half weeks from this Friday.

Also being asked not to travel too far although not explicitly banned.

Lots of sport type stuff also stopped. At least I can still get out for a hit at the golf for the moment.
 
Ethan said:
I agree that mask wearing is very important, and the downside of it, apart from imaginary libertarian nonsense, is negligible, so whats the harm?. There is also a suggestion that immunity may be asserted by mask wearing which may reduce exposure below clinical infectivity, but still enough to stimulate immune responses.
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Yes, of course, makes sense. Your last sentence is interesting, I haven't seen that suggestion before. I didn't know that "may reduce exposure below clinical infectivity, but still enough to stimulate immune responses." was possible?
A sort of self vaccination ?
Concerning the aerosol spreading of the virus, what is your view of the risk re routine eye examination ( every 9-12 months). Can't think of how this or dentistry can be done without breathing others air. Particularly opticians, the rooms are relatively small etc.
Postponement to me seems wise?
 
DRW said:
https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1313175861902753793/photo/1

https://science.sciencemag.org/content/early/2020/10/02/science.abf0521

Seems after months of almost ignoring it, the aerosol route of infection, is starting to be recognised by official bodies. Which means people don't need to cough and pebble dash you with virus that you can feel in their spit. Indoor is much higher risk and non n95/99 masks aren't going to do a lot to filter out tiny particles in aerosol and help reduce aerosol transmission, as the particles are so small they just pass though/around the cloth fibres/mask into the air and social distancing isn't going to be great either in the indoor non vented environment.

Cant think why meeting up with people inside is spreading the virus.:whistle: But then all the antidote evidence in the main indicates this and the early studies.
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Mmm...worrying
Does this suggest I can't give driving lessons if I can't have windows open..ie when it's raining/ very cold...?
 
Imurg said:
Mmm...worrying
Does this suggest I can't give driving lessons if I can't have windows open..ie when it's raining/ very cold...?
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Me personally, you have got to assess risk.

First, whats the chance of one of your students or you having virus, that is fairly low, say plucking fingers in the air 1 in say 250-400 chance (and you probably only have a few students in number, even though they are probably young, so perhaps more likely to have the virus).

Then if you have the window open to a degree on rainy/cold days, on both sides of the car (or front/back) with the heater fan going with masks on, then again you are lowering your risks again, even if one of the students or you have the virus.

Would I personally worry overly, probably not tbh but nothing is risk free..and if you are really adverse to risk or in a high risk category, then consider a mask like N99/95 for yourself on those kind of days(not cheap but buys extra protection). Or be brave and go full on Hazardous suit with separate air supply, sure the students will love it:ROFLMAO:

Nothing has changed in the real world, just that it is being recognised now by places like CDC and even our own governments departments, whereas before they were all saying almost no chance or very low chance of transmission.
 
DRW said:
Me personally, you have got to assess risk.

First, whats the chance of one of your students or you having virus, that is fairly low, say plucking fingers in the air 1 in say 250-400 chance (and you probably only have a few students in number, even though they are probably young, so perhaps more likely to have the virus).

Then if you have the window open to a degree on rainy/cold days, on both sides of the car (or front/back) with the heater fan going with masks on, then again you are lowering your risks again, even if one of the students or you have the virus.

Would I personally worry overly, probably not tbh but nothing is risk free..and if you are really adverse to risk or in a high risk category, then consider a mask like N99/95 for yourself on those kind of days(not cheap but buys extra protection). Or be brave and go full on Hazardous suit with separate air supply, sure the students will love it:ROFLMAO:

Nothing has changed in the real world, just that it is being recognised now by places like CDC and even our own governments departments, whereas before they were all saying almost no chance or very low chance of transmission.
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To be fair it's not going to change what happens...if its raining then the choice is Covid or drowning and frostbite.....
Can't wait if it's raining on my next trip to the test centre...doors are locked, we stand outside...it'll be full winter golf raingear and mitts:LOL:
 
Swinglowandslow said:
Yes, of course, makes sense. Your last sentence is interesting, I haven't seen that suggestion before. I didn't know that "may reduce exposure below clinical infectivity, but still enough to stimulate immune responses." was possible?
A sort of self vaccination ?
Concerning the aerosol spreading of the virus, what is your view of the risk re routine eye examination ( every 9-12 months). Can't think of how this or dentistry can be done without breathing others air. Particularly opticians, the rooms are relatively small etc.
Postponement to me seems wise?
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Scroll up to 9665, there is a link to a paper about variolation.

Dentistry is certainly a risky business, so I think the dentist are taking major precautions, checking temps, asking about symptoms and wearing proper face masks. An eye examination is also pretty close, although you could keep a mask on for it. I think in both cases they are more at risk from you than the converse.
 
Ethan said:
Scroll up to 9665, there is a link to a paper about variolation.

Dentistry is certainly a risky business, so I think the dentist are taking major precautions, checking temps, asking about symptoms and wearing proper face masks. An eye examination is also pretty close, although you could keep a mask on for it. I think in both cases they are more at risk from you than the converse.
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Thanks for that.
Perhaps they are more at risk than me, because they are seeing more than just me. I did read that the air of others can hang around for some while, even "hours" was mentioned! So ,notwithstanding the positives of reassurance ?, that doesn't seem minor risk to one of their patients who is in their late seventies.
 
I noticed an alert on my phone last night that I had never seen before, when I opened it it said something along the lines of "You have been in contact with someone who has reported a positive Covid test result, you will receive further instructions" I can't recall the exact wording, it was late and once I left the alert to check the Track & Trace ap it disappeared of course. Nothing on the Track & Trace ap showing any alerts, nor any information as to how any notification is passed on to users of the ap.

No idea whether or not this is something I should be concerned about or acting upon?
 
Whereditgo said:
I noticed an alert on my phone last night that I had never seen before, when I opened it it said something along the lines of "You have been in contact with someone who has reported a positive Covid test result, you will receive further instructions" I can't recall the exact wording, it was late and once I left the alert to check the Track & Trace ap it disappeared of course. Nothing on the Track & Trace ap showing any alerts, nor any information as to how any notification is passed on to users of the ap.

No idea whether or not this is something I should be concerned about or acting upon?
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I've had one, I know others have as well. It is a glitch apparently, just ignore it. If you genuinely have been in contact with someone you will be contacted and the notice will not disappear.
 
Whereditgo said:
I noticed an alert on my phone last night that I had never seen before, when I opened it it said something along the lines of "You have been in contact with someone who has reported a positive Covid test result, you will receive further instructions" I can't recall the exact wording, it was late and once I left the alert to check the Track & Trace ap it disappeared of course. Nothing on the Track & Trace ap showing any alerts, nor any information as to how any notification is passed on to users of the ap.

No idea whether or not this is something I should be concerned about or acting upon?
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A possible scam?
 
went out for a Pizza Express last night, for which looks like the last time in a while, no alcohol to be served indoors from Friday, one of the main pleasures of a meal out is a glass of wine to go with it
 
ColchesterFC said:
There have been lots of negative stories around testing so I thought I'd share a more positive one. Colch Jnr II woke up this morning with a cough. Quick call to the school and they said to keep him at home. Colch Jnr I's school also said not to send him in. Went on to the .gov.uk testing site and booked a test at a drive through testing centre 20 miles from home two hours later. Mrs Colch drove him down, straight into the testing centre and test carried out straight away. All very straight forward and organised. Now just got to keep them at home until the results come back, either tomorrow or Friday. Unfortunately for Mrs Colch, I'm offshore so she's got to deal with it on her own.
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Good news. Negative result came back this morning - too late for them to return to school today but still within 24 hours. Very impressed with how it's working in our area at least.
 
Old Skier said:
Ours is one of those that has gone. Used to enjoy going after a visit to the cinema
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the one in Inverness open just re opened, shut straight after lock down was lifted and a couple of the staff tested pos, only been open 2 weeks in total since March. Though it is very popular with families with children so maybe thats teir only hope now
 
How some newspapers work part 94.

Local regional lockdowns being planned. Newspaper finds where boundaries are and sends reporter/photographer off to said line to interview two people on either side of the line. Then quotes Sharon who thinks it is bitterly unfair that she cannot go to bingo/the nail salon/nightclub/pub/have a ton of friends round for a piss-up whilst Tracey in the next road can.
 
Pathetic Shark said:
How some newspapers work part 94.

Local regional lockdowns being planned. Newspaper finds where boundaries are and sends reporter/photographer off to said line to interview two people on either side of the line. Then quotes Sharon who thinks it is bitterly unfair that she cannot go to bingo/the nail salon/nightclub/pub/have a ton of friends round for a piss-up whilst Tracey in the next road can.
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I am travelling 40 miles down to Stranraer this afternoon so I can have a pint of mild.
Just the one mind you as I don't want to be breathalised on the way home.
That will teach them, can't fool me.;)
Mind you I'm not too keen on mild.:(
 
Swinglowandslow said:
Yes, of course, makes sense. Your last sentence is interesting, I haven't seen that suggestion before. I didn't know that "may reduce exposure below clinical infectivity, but still enough to stimulate immune responses." was possible?
A sort of self vaccination ?
Concerning the aerosol spreading of the virus, what is your view of the risk re routine eye examination ( every 9-12 months). Can't think of how this or dentistry can be done without breathing others air. Particularly opticians, the rooms are relatively small etc.
Postponement to me seems wise?
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I had an eye test today, lots of pulling mask off the nose due to glasses steaming up.
 
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