DC2 9,361 Posted January 7 13 minutes ago, Blupanther said: What could possibly go wrong ... Oh balls, I wanted to see “Covid response” by SAGE. Share this post Link to post
TonyE 794 Posted January 7 Televised learning certainly has a role to play in the current crisis given a basic curriculum exists and could be used to augment the current online learning. The only problem I have is trusting the BBC to deliver it! Share this post Link to post
Wolfsbane 10,854 Posted January 7 When asked yesterday if the Local & Mayoral elections would go ahead in May Johnson replied 'We will have to keep them under review'. It's almost as if he doesn't believe in his own deadlines of March/Easter or he's $hitting himself as to how many Tory councillors will lose their seats should they go ahead. Either way, it's a continuation of the subversion of democracy. Share this post Link to post
Badge 4,226 Posted January 7 40 minutes ago, Wolfsbane said: When asked yesterday if the Local & Mayoral elections would go ahead in May Johnson replied 'We will have to keep them under review'. It's almost as if he doesn't believe in his own deadlines of March/Easter or he's $hitting himself as to how many Tory councillors will lose their seats should they go ahead. Either way, it's a continuation of the subversion of democracy. Wolfy you missed this from the end of that post.....in my opinion Share this post Link to post
DC2 9,361 Posted January 7 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: We were encouraged to get tested whilst I was working...the result being known after about 30 minutes. My other half works at a Test Centre and explained to me that particular test is not that accurate and that I should get a proper swab test? According to Matt Hancock, Steve, if the swab test doesn’t work, you should try the eye test, the driving test and the pregnancy test. 2 Share this post Link to post
racers and royals 6,595 Posted January 7 Today’s UK Hospital Covid 19 reported deaths England 661 53730 Scotland 78 (4779) Wales 63 (3801) NI 17 (1414) Total 819 - last Thursday 673 Share this post Link to post
Blupanther 16,660 Posted January 7 I'm glad the Government don't run my business... 1 Share this post Link to post
steve roberts 7,210 Posted January 7 1 hour ago, DC2 said: According to Matt Hancock, Steve, if the swab test doesn’t work, you should try the eye test, the driving test and the pregnancy test. You're on form today you blighter! 1 Share this post Link to post
SPEEDY69 780 Posted January 7 3 hours ago, dj350z said: Well the government are peddling the same line so I surely they will have to increase funding or am I being naive? Regarding people getting tested when they are not ill, there is a lot of pressure from work colleagues to get tested when there has been vague contact in the workplace from someone who has symptoms or tested positive. This is true but also makes me think of every other virus/illness that is transmitted by people - how many of us may have had multiple infections (if we were tested) dealt with by our bodies and we have shown no symptoms? Is this the way viruses actually spread and therefore whether you become ill is not about exposure but simply your body's reaction to it? 4 Share this post Link to post
iris123 12,045 Posted January 7 (edited) https://mobile.twitter.com/devisridhar/status/1347135800320921600 3 phases: Winter: ensure NHS doesn’t collapse. Strong restrictions on mixing. Spring: Suppress to low levels & get robust mass testing & supported isolation in place. Summer: Eliminate & protect low prevalence with border measures. We cannot have this winter repeat again. Edited January 7 by iris123 Share this post Link to post
DC2 9,361 Posted January 7 1 hour ago, iris123 said: https://mobile.twitter.com/devisridhar/status/1347135800320921600 3 phases: Winter: ensure NHS doesn’t collapse. Strong restrictions on mixing. Spring: Suppress to low levels & get robust mass testing & supported isolation in place. Summer: Eliminate & protect low prevalence with border measures. We cannot have this winter repeat again. Are those your three phases or hers? She lost me when she said: “The assumption that this is like seasonal flu is one big problem.” And the premise that the UK has done so badly in Europe when Italy, Spain, France and Belgium are equally bad. Share this post Link to post
racers and royals 6,595 Posted January 7 (edited) 5 hours ago, racers and royals said: Today’s UK Hospital Covid 19 reported deaths England 661 53730 Scotland 78 (4779) Wales 63 (3801) NI 17 (1414) Total 819 - last Thursday 673 All UK Covid 19 deaths reported today- Hospital 819 other 343 total 1162 - 2nd highest daily total since pandemic started. Edited January 7 by racers and royals 1 Share this post Link to post
racers and royals 6,595 Posted January 7 Last 14 weeks DAILY 7 DAY AVE all UK HOSPITAL AND OTHER Covid 19 reported deaths( taken from the daily figures i quote W/E October 4th 43 other 9 total 52 W/E October 11th 58 other 10 total 68 W/E October 18th 82 other 35 total 117 W/E October 25th 149 other 30 total 179 W/E November 1st 214 other 46 total 260 W/E November 8th 272 other 60 total 332 W/E November 15th 331 other 80 total 413 W/E November 22nd 355 other 87 total 442 W/E November 29th 357 other 103 total 460 W/E December 6th 345 other 84 total 429 W/E December 13th 332 other 88 total 420 W/E December 20th 369 other 93 total 462 W/E December 27th 392 other 82 total 474 W/E January 3rd 478 other 126 total 604 This week(Mon-Thur) 684 other 176 total 860 Share this post Link to post
