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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

It is generally accepted that we are 2 to 3 weeks behind Italy and Spain.

On March 16, Italy had 27,000 cases in total, 2148 deaths in total, and a daily high of 349 deaths.

For Spain, the stats for the same date is 10k cases in total, total deaths 342, daily total 191

Our figures are 29,474 cases, 2352 total deaths, and a daily total of 563.

So, as grim as it sounds, I'd say there is evidence that it could be worse here than in either of those 2 countries.

source - https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
 
pauldj42 said:
Unfortunately my brother passed away yesterday (he lived in Liverpool in sheltered accommodation) his eldest son who is his next of kin lives in Swindon.

The Coroners Office have been great and can do a lot of what needs to be done over the phone.

The manager of the Sheltered accommodation can only give access to my brothers flat to his NOK and that can’t be changed even in this current climate.

His son had therefore arranged to drive to Liverpool today and get what paperwork he needs from his dad’s flat to make the necessary arrangements with the Coroner, Funeral Director etc etc.

He contacted his local Police in Swindon to check on travel and has been told his journey (officially) does not come under the category of essential and he should not travel, then he’s told (unofficially) he could try and make the journey, but if stopped he faces either being turned back or given a warning, but if he continues and is stopped again he could be forced to turn round or fined, it’ll be down to the Copper that stops him!

Absolutely ridiculous, how on earth when the lad has lost his dad should he be faced with this dilemma.

Sorry for the rant, but this is a prime example of the confusion over the laws that have been brought in.
:mad:

I’ve searched the Government websites for any advice or way round this and come up empty, if anyone can help it would be most appreciated.
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Horrendous news at any time... Current situation adding to the difficulties of get everything sorted not helping...
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time...
 
rudebhoy said:
It is generally accepted that we are 2 to 3 weeks behind Italy and Spain.

On March 16, Italy had 27,000 cases in total, 2148 deaths in total, and a daily high of 349 deaths.

For Spain, the stats for the same date is 10k cases in total, total deaths 342, daily total 191

Our figures are 29,474 cases, 2352 total deaths, and a daily total of 563.

So, as grim as it sounds, I'd say there is evidence that it could be worse here than in either of those 2 countries.

source - https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
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And yet people still complain about the restrictions. I can see more draconian rules being put in as some people still aren't listening.
We're doing everything we can to avoid infection, but it's the numpties who aren't that cause us concern. Sometimes you have to work to the lowest common denominator, and at the moment that seems to be pretty low.

You have to wonder what the heck is going to happen in the USA where they have been so slow reacting and still in a disjointed fashion.
Interesting video here from the BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world...-us-death-rates-v-china-italy-and-south-korea

It sounds harsh but you do wonder if the two young people who died thought they wouldn't be as affected and so didn't treat it the same way somebody at risk would.
 
With all the continuous hand washing and my homemade (well over strength) sanitiser... Our hands are totally dried up/split... So, herself has been seeking out her stash of Xmas and birthday 'smellies' for the hand/moisturiser creams... If nothing else we'll have some lovely smelling hands at the end of this...
 
MegaSteve said:
With all the continuous hand washing and my homemade (well over strength) sanitiser... Our hands are totally dried up/split... So, herself has been seeking out her stash of Xmas and birthday 'smellies' for the hand/moisturiser creams... If nothing else we'll have some lovely smelling hands at the end of this...
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Mine likewise - going flaky even using hand cream - and showing a rash if I scratch - my wife is warning me to not scratch if they feel itchy as I risk dermatitis.
 
MegaSteve said:
With all the continuous hand washing and my homemade (well over strength) sanitiser... Our hands are totally dried up/split... So, herself has been seeking out her stash of Xmas and birthday 'smellies' for the hand/moisturiser creams... If nothing else we'll have some lovely smelling hands at the end of this...
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As someone who works outside in all weathers.
This is the best product I’ve found to combat dried/split hands- https://www.okeeffesco.co.uk/products/okeeffes-working-hands/
can be found in almost every super market for about £7 a tube.
 
rudebhoy said:
It is generally accepted that we are 2 to 3 weeks behind Italy and Spain.

On March 16, Italy had 27,000 cases in total, 2148 deaths in total, and a daily high of 349 deaths.

For Spain, the stats for the same date is 10k cases in total, total deaths 342, daily total 191

Our figures are 29,474 cases, 2352 total deaths, and a daily total of 563.

So, as grim as it sounds, I'd say there is evidence that it could be worse here than in either of those 2 countries.

source - https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
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its not generally accepted. that's just the media crap. they've been saying for 3 weeks that we are 2 weeks behind but (at the moment) we are tracking a different path to Italy and Spain. 2 weeks ago on the 19th March Italy was on 3405 deaths. what are we? 2220?
 
Wolf said:
2 things from today as to how its affected us.

1. Wife finally got email from Mike Ashley's mob stating she is to be furloughed from April.

2. Just had an answerphone from the Navy's reserve team asking me to get contact with them or my old unit/local unit with regards to Covid-19 sanctions and requirements, when contacting them to quote my service number that's all it said. This is going to an interesting call back to them ?
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It's a day of phone calls today

Further to this one I made the call, turns out was for recruitment due to Covid-19 there is unsurprisingly a record low number of enquiries for recruitment and because they're having to make allowances and waivers for certain aspects of training & recruitment process they've been contacting former RN/RM personnel still within the active service age range to enquire if they'd like to rejoin with a preference of getting those Rejoiners to re-trade into Submarine service trades where there's a specific shortage. Have to admit I found the idea quite tempting not sure the Mrs likes it though ?

But on the positive side, I've also had a 30mins call with my boss from my new MOD role, despite lock down my new job is going ahead with effect from 6th April but because of lock down I will be starting on full pay but working from home. So today has solved any potential financial problems we may have faced in one hit.
 
Wolf said:
It's a day of phone calls today

Further to this one I made the call, turns out was for recruitment due to Covid-19 there is unsurprisingly a record low number of enquiries for recruitment and because they're having to make allowances and waivers for certain aspects of training & recruitment process they've been contacting former RN/RM personnel still within the active service age range to enquire if they'd like to rejoin with a preference of getting those Rejoiners to re-trade into Submarine service trades where there's a specific shortage. Have to admit I found the idea quite tempting not sure the Mrs likes it though ?

But on the positive side, I've also had a 30mins call with my boss from my new MOD role, despite lock down my new job is going ahead with effect from 6th April but because of lock down I will be starting on full pay but working from home. So today has solved any potential financial problems we may have faced in one hit.
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Ah well, at least there is some good news around. (y)(y)
 
hovis said:
its not generally accepted. that's just the media crap. they've been saying for 3 weeks that we are 2 weeks behind but (at the moment) we are tracking a different path to Italy and Spain. 2 weeks ago on the 19th March Italy was on 3405 deaths. what are we? 2220?
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How do you know it "just media crap"? Us being 2 weeks behind has been quoted extensively at Govt briefings. If was just media crap, I would have thought the Chief Scientific Officer might have had something to say about that.

The 2 weeks is obviously not an exact measure, but I've no idea why you are quoting the Italian figure for 19th March which is 12 days ago, not 14.

On March 17 (2 weeks ago yesterday) the figure for Italy was 2503. Our figure for yesterday is 2352, so we are pretty damn close to them.
 
MegaSteve said:
With all the continuous hand washing and my homemade (well over strength) sanitiser... Our hands are totally dried up/split... So, herself has been seeking out her stash of Xmas and birthday 'smellies' for the hand/moisturiser creams... If nothing else we'll have some lovely smelling hands at the end of this...
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Aldi do some good hand moisturiser at a very competitive price. Look for the max strength stuff with the red cap on the tube.
 
backwoodsman said:
Ah well, at least there is some good news around. (y)(y)
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Was definitely some well needed good news and means less stress all round plus means no need to dip into the savings pot and gives me something to focus the mind during the day.

If it hadn't been for the good news call I would really have been tempted to return to service and as a Submariner at least that would be paid quarantine ??‍♂️
 
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