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What on earth a Germany doing differently/right, and why isn't it being broadcast from the roof tops.?

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What on earth a Germany doing differently/right, and why isn't it being broadcast from the roof tops.?

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I think it's because they have more ICU bed per 100k of population than most other places... something like 29 per 100k whereas we have about 7...
 
What on earth a Germany doing differently/right, and why isn't it being broadcast from the roof tops.?

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Well - as my Mrs has said plenty of times over the last decade at least - the NHS was continuing to deliver an adequate to good service carried by the experienced staff who started their nursing careers as a vocation back in the 70s. It was they who were taking the load - protecting the cohorts of younger nurses as they came in - latterly with their degrees and ideas - but not in sufficient numbers.

That whole generation of very experienced nurses are now beginning to retire, and the tsunami that will hit the NHS has yet to materialise - but they will do a fabulous job through this crisis - leading teams of highly skilled but nervous nurses - and giving support to a lot of pretty frightened young nurses. But unfortunately - and as much as they would if they could - no amount of experience and commitment to the NHS can do the job of a ventilator.

BTW - is it just me or is Matt Hancock a bit invisible these recent days and news conferences, indeed I've heard a lot more from Jeremy Hunt than he. I get he will have the weight of the whole NHS on his shoulders - but maybe we need to hear from him a little.
 
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What on earth a Germany doing differently/right, and why isn't it being broadcast from the roof tops.?

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No idea what they're doing but my experience of German health care was bloody wonderful. I woke up in Bielefield hospital with multiple wounds stitched up a fresh metal plate m, some wonderful drugs all with a lovely view of the gardens and a rather atrractive nurse bringing me a plate of cold cuts, cheeses, breads and fresh coffee. She also took my lunch orders and dinner orders along with what beer I wanted. I have no idea what she said I was to busy admiring how attractive she was and in shock that the treatment was so swift and pleasant.
 
Same seniors that keep many clubs solvent during the winter months and if they are anything like ours have strict procedures in place to manage the process.

Teach you to ring up to check tee times are available

Sorry missed a bit....for tomorrow. I'm not stupid honestly. Plus I do realize that not all seniors are over 70. But some are !!!!! And I'll wager a lot playing in the comp are !!!! But they'll all be there. You betcha boots. Why doesn't anyone listen to advice anymore?
 
Sorry missed a bit....for tomorrow. I'm not stupid honestly. Plus I do realize that not all seniors are over 70. But some are !!!!! And I'll wager a lot playing in the comp are !!!! But they'll all be there. You betcha boots. Why doesn't anyone listen to advice anymore?
Interesting question from someone who only the other day claimed they were going to fly to Portugal regardless of the advice given ?
 
The death numbers in Germany will be underestimated - not all deaths in patients with coronavirus are included - some are coded as death based on other causes - and not included in the covid tally
But nevertheless fatalities seem to be lower - they do have a far higher ration of ICU beds etc than elsewhere in Europe
  • The geographical spread helps also (most deaths in Italy and Spain are focused in centres (Milan/Bergamo and Madrid where ICU services are overloaded ++
  • In Germany - its more varied (mostly in the West and Bavaria)
See this interactive map - a similar one for the uk would be useful
https://interaktiv.morgenpost.de/corona-virus-karte-infektionen-deutschland-weltweit/
 
No idea what they're doing but my experience of German health care was bloody wonderful. I woke up in Bielefield hospital with multiple wounds stitched up a fresh metal plate m, some wonderful drugs all with a lovely view of the gardens and a rather atrractive nurse bringing me a plate of cold cuts, cheeses, breads and fresh coffee. She also took my lunch orders and dinner orders along with what beer I wanted. I have no idea what she said I was to busy admiring how attractive she was and in shock that the treatment was so swift and pleasant.

What was it actually like when the drugs wore off? ;)
 
Earlier today I advised all online grocery shoppers to tick every 'substitute' box.
Hmmmmm, Bernard Mathews dinosaur turkey pieces instead of Bird Eye chicken fillets , beggars can't be choosers.:love:
 
What on earth a Germany doing differently/right, and why isn't it being broadcast from the roof tops.?

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We have a German customer and she was asking how life was here right now. People are panic buying, many are ignoring the advice to not go out, stop socialising etc.i told her. She came back with a full on rant. No toilet rolls, hand wash etc. People still going to bars and cafes etc. 'So many people are stupid '.

It all sounded very familiar.

I have to agree with your point though. I saw their figures yesterday and they stood out.
 
Thatcher was absolutely the right person in charge at the right time, others will disagree. Cant speak for Reagan as my knowledge of US politics back then was scant. Johnson is definitely not the idiot that Trump appears to be but then our Prime Ministers are always politicians and not actors and golf course owners
Might have worked for you but the rest of us are suffering more than 30 years on. No wonder the bonfires are still burning in these parts.
 
Might have worked for you but the rest of us are suffering more than 30 years on. No wonder the bonfires are still burning in these parts.

I know we're miles apart on the "Maggie" issue but "the rest of us" is totally wrong but I do accept that there are two very different camps on her reign but I'm not going to waste the next few hours arguing the matter because neither you or I will ever agree the matter.
 
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