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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

D-S said:
Not that horrendous, patients on ventilator at mid October levels having been much higher, patients in hospital still lower than in mid November. Cases are one thing, admissions are another but depend on length of stay.
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Have you not already heard that?
It's what many have already stated - even quite a while ago, as I posted earlier!
This variant isn't as deadly! But that's no reason to be complacent!1
 
We got supplied covid tests by work both of us so had just had the old rapid tests

These new ones (well late to the party) 15 mins and only up the nose .. happy days
 
pauljames87 said:
We got supplied covid tests by work both of us so had just had the old rapid tests

These new ones (well late to the party) 15 mins and only up the nose .. happy days
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They amazing, plus you don’t have to have not eaten/drunk for 30 minutes beforehand so much easier in the mornings when everyone is rushing around.

From a personal perspective these tests have shown that I have a gag reflex of a 6 month old so these ‘nose only’ jobbies have been a god send.
 
road2ruin said:
They amazing, plus you don’t have to have not eaten/drunk for 30 minutes beforehand so much easier in the mornings when everyone is rushing around.

From a personal perspective these tests have shown that I have a gag reflex of a 6 month old so these ‘nose only’ jobbies have been a god send.
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Mine still said avoid food for 30 mins before

Said don't vape, drink or eat 30 mins before .. dunno why if it's up your nose not your throat but that's all they said

Altho I never realised the 30 mins thing until earlier .. I just do them without instructions now as so used to them
 
pauljames87 said:
Mine still said avoid food for 30 mins before

Said don't vape, drink or eat 30 mins before .. dunno why if it's up your nose not your throat but that's all they said

Altho I never realised the 30 mins thing until earlier .. I just do them without instructions now as so used to them
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Two of my sisters carried on swabbing their throats for quite a long time after the new ones came in because they hadn't read the instructions. They only found out when they complained on our WhatsApp group that the new swabs were too short to reach the back of their throats without putting their fingers into their mouths....
 
Foxholer said:
120,000 positive cases IS pretty horrendous!
Do you disagree?
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You published the healthcare numbers, I commented on them not the case numbers - I, for one, think that the healthcare numbers are the most relevant now given the new strain etc. - I assumed you did too hence your link and my reply.
 
D-S said:
.'..I, for one, think that the healthcare numbers are the most relevant now given the new strain etc. - I assumed you did too hence your link and my reply.
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Kindly don't make assumptions about what I think! Especially in a post that completely evades a direct question!
FWIW. I may agree with you, but your attitude (see above) makes me extremely suspicious about your motives!
 
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Foxholer said:
Kindly don't make assumptions about what I think! Especially in a post that completely evades a direct question!
FWIW. I may agree with you, but your attitude (see above) makes me extremely suspicious about your motives!
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Now who’s making assumptions?
If you want to comment on horrendous case numbers fine but I respectfully suggest you don’t do that that whilst copying a link to healthcare numbers which aren’t horrendous yet.
Anyway it’s now Christmas so that’s it from me - wishing everyone a peaceful festive season.
 
ColchesterFC said:
Fingers crossed you stay well Tashy.

My brother was out shopping with his two daughters a couple of days ago. The younger one said, "I've just seen my friend in Costa". My brother said, "Do you want to go and have a drink with her". Response from daughter was, "No, she's on her way for a PCR test because she had a positive LFT this morning". Some people really don't care about others.
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The sad thing is, they'll be the first to moan about any restrictions or their favourite pub going under while blaming someone else and ignoring their own moronic behaviour.

My add to the thread in general,

As always the same people moaning about restrictions again when England has some of the weakest in the entire world. The "get on with it" brigade would change their tune if they were in a car crash and the waiting time exceeded two hours for an ambulance due to staff shortages. In time Covid will hopefully mutate into a common cold and they'll no testing, isolating or need for ten boosters a year. But at the moment it's wise to be careful. Anyone that wants to gym it can do, ditto drink in a pub, same as go to a football stadium or mix with family and friends. After the previous horrendous restrictions this is nothing. The mental health card and comparison with suicide rates is pathetic. Do you really think the poor people who killed themselves would be here if they didn't need a LFT to get into a football ground/nightclub or wear a mask in a shop? Poor form using a serious issue to try to score cheap points. I'm happy to wait a month or so longer for those less fortunate and to whom Covid can be devestating.

The data looks encouraging so far on the new variant, maybe game changing, so let's hope it's more of the same going forwward.

Merry Christmas to everyone and have a safe Christmas with friends and family (y)
 
Looking forward to the next couple of days. 3 families have all stayed out if outside contact as much as possible for the last couple of weeks. We are all fully vaxed, all taking lfts in the morning then spending the next 3 days celebrating together, one day at each house. No other guests. About as safe as I can make it I guess
 
Police raid!!

Went to a charity bash yesterday afternoon at a bar down on the Playa. Everyone sat outside on a huge terrace. There was a band playing 70’s and 80’s music. Food included in the €5 ticket price, for which you went into the bar to get.

I was in the bar, masked up as per the rules, when the Police arrived, hence had to show my Covid passport. Then a typical Spanish debate started between the bar owner and the Police - lots of arm waving and lots of volume. One of the tables had more than 10 people at it - 12.

Bar owner fined. People at that table fined. Music stopped.
 
Hobbit said:
Police raid!!

Went to a charity bash yesterday afternoon at a bar down on the Playa. Everyone sat outside on a huge terrace. There was a band playing 70’s and 80’s music. Food included in the €5 ticket price, for which you went into the bar to get.

I was in the bar, masked up as per the rules, when the Police arrived, hence had to show my Covid passport. Then a typical Spanish debate started between the bar owner and the Police - lots of arm waving and lots of volume. One of the tables had more than 10 people at it - 12.

Bar owner fined. People at that table fined. Music stopped.
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You did say the other day that the Guardia were strict - goes to show a difference in enforcement where in one country the police authorities are actively involved, and in another they are not.. Out of interest only, which bar?
 
4LEX said:
The sad thing is, they'll be the first to moan about any restrictions or their favourite pub going under while blaming someone else and ignoring their own moronic behaviour.

My add to the thread in general,

As always the same people moaning about restrictions again when England has some of the weakest in the entire world. The "get on with it" brigade would change their tune if they were in a car crash and the waiting time exceeded two hours for an ambulance due to staff shortages. In time Covid will hopefully mutate into a common cold and they'll no testing, isolating or need for ten boosters a year. But at the moment it's wise to be careful. Anyone that wants to gym it can do, ditto drink in a pub, same as go to a football stadium or mix with family and friends. After the previous horrendous restrictions this is nothing. The mental health card and comparison with suicide rates is pathetic. Do you really think the poor people who killed themselves would be here if they didn't need a LFT to get into a football ground/nightclub or wear a mask in a shop? Poor form using a serious issue to try to score cheap points. I'm happy to wait a month or so longer for those less fortunate and to whom Covid can be devestating.

The data looks encouraging so far on the new variant, maybe game changing, so let's hope it's more of the same going forwward.

Merry Christmas to everyone and have a safe Christmas with friends and family (y)
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I agree. The current restrictions are very minor and only people who want to be riled by them will be. But there are a few such people around, including here.
 
Hobbit said:
Police raid!!

Went to a charity bash yesterday afternoon at a bar down on the Playa. Everyone sat outside on a huge terrace. There was a band playing 70’s and 80’s music. Food included in the €5 ticket price, for which you went into the bar to get.

I was in the bar, masked up as per the rules, when the Police arrived, hence had to show my Covid passport. Then a typical Spanish debate started between the bar owner and the Police - lots of arm waving and lots of volume. One of the tables had more than 10 people at it - 12.

Bar owner fined. People at that table fined. Music stopped.
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Is it still policy that the Police collect the fine on the spot? Also do they keep a percentage of the fines issued?
They Spanish police do seem extremely zealous but I suppose they were a dictatorship until 1975 so maybe people expect it?
 
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