Promising.atlantalad wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:34 amNot quite true. Novacyte , a UK company have a 2 hour test that has a 99.9% specificity for Cov-19. The test has undergone clinical validity and has CE mark and awaiting FDA approval since beginning of February. The Novacyt tests are being used by NHS - over £1m ordered about 10 days ago.
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You really do post some crap at times. Of course an opinion can be wrong.Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:33 pmIf it's an opinion there is no right or wrong, however unpopular that opinion might be, you'll always get some people agreeing & disagreeing.
If I was of the opinion that it was acceptable to discriminate against certain religions or that it was OK to have sex with underage children would you say that was alright because it was my opinion? Of course it would't be acceptable.
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it was all in my last sentence, trust me hubby and son also think I am going overboard and you're 100% in I know I must be touching something without gloves but am definitively trying to make it an absolute minimum, I consider my home to be a safe zone and try to keep it that way, make the family meals 99% of the time take away a luxury.
Funnily enough for some other comments we got an UBER going out last week and the Uber driver would not let us in, locked doors, until we went to his window and he gave us both hand sanitizer, only then would he open the doors. I thought, wow, this is over the top, but have changed my mind somewhat since then.
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I don’t think you are going over the top at all.KateR wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:11 pmit was all in my last sentence, trust me hubby and son also think I am going overboard and you're 100% in I know I must be touching something without gloves but am definitively trying to make it an absolute minimum, I consider my home to be a safe zone and try to keep it that way, make the family meals 99% of the time take away a luxury.
Funnily enough for some other comments we got an UBER going out last week and the Uber driver would not let us in, locked doors, until we went to his window and he gave us both hand sanitizer, only then would he open the doors. I thought, wow, this is over the top, but have changed my mind somewhat since then.
I have self isolated, started week last Wednesday. I have been taking the dogs for a walk couple of times a day.
People I meet are being very sensible, yes having a chat but standing a good 3-5 meters apart.
From Monday I now have to do this for 12 weeks.
I have no issue with that at all, just hope we get through this.
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Yes. It's OK to have those opinions and even lobby for them. As long as you don't break the law or encourage others to do so. Certain 'opinions' may correlate so closely to illegal activity that holding them means you're subject to significant scrutiny but holding them is still just an opinion.Cryssys wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:55 amYou really do post some crap at times. Of course an opinion can be wrong.
If I was of the opinion that it was acceptable to discriminate against certain religions or that it was OK to have sex with underage children would you say that was alright because it was my opinion?
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But without question those opinions can be labelled ‘wrong’.thatdberight wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:47 pmYes. It's OK to have those opinions and even lobby for them. As long as you don't break the law or encourage others to do so. Certain 'opinions' may correlate so closely to illegal activity that holding them means you're subject to significant scrutiny but holding them is still just an opinion.
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If it's an opinion it's impossible for it to be right or wrong, people will always agree or disagree, even if it's 95% either way, the 5% are not wrong or right.Cryssys wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:55 amYou really do post some crap at times. Of course an opinion can be wrong.
If I was of the opinion that it was acceptable to discriminate against certain religions or that it was OK to have sex with underage children would you say that was alright because it was my opinion?
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In my opinion you are a 103 year old woman. Is that right or wrong?Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:56 pmIf it's an opinion it's impossible for it to be right or wrong, people will always agree or disagree, even if it's 95% either way, the 5% are not wrong or right.
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My point being that anything you didn't want to catch via touching it with hands, would still be transferred to the gloves, so if infected, anything you touched with your gloves could still get contaminated, so, door handles, steering wheels and gear sticks if you drove, anything you touched at home, were all those cleaned after being touched?KateR wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:11 pmit was all in my last sentence, trust me hubby and son also think I am going overboard and you're 100% in I know I must be touching something without gloves but am definitively trying to make it an absolute minimum, I consider my home to be a safe zone and try to keep it that way, make the family meals 99% of the time take away a luxury.
Funnily enough for some other comments we got an UBER going out last week and the Uber driver would not let us in, locked doors, until we went to his window and he gave us both hand sanitizer, only then would he open the doors. I thought, wow, this is over the top, but have changed my mind somewhat since then.
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Is taking dogs a walk counted as isolation?Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:41 pmI don’t think you are going over the top at all.
I have self isolated, started week last Wednesday. I have been taking the dogs for a walk couple of times a day.
People I meet are being very sensible, yes having a chat but standing a good 3-5 meters apart.
From Monday I now have to do this for 12 weeks.
I have no issue with that at all, just hope we get through this.
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Your examples stated falls into breaking the law if the opinions are actioned, I personally think it's wrong to discriminate against certain religions or have sex with minors, doesn't mean I'm right, the law states I'm right if the opinions are actioned. An opinion means it can be shared but also can differ vastly person to person.Cryssys wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:55 amYou really do post some crap at times. Of course an opinion can be wrong.
If I was of the opinion that it was acceptable to discriminate against certain religions or that it was OK to have sex with underage children would you say that was alright because it was my opinion?
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Update on some posts I did earlier in the week.
The nurse (Eve) who was sent home with Covid19 symptoms spent two days in bed and is now up and about feeling somewhat better. Neither her kids or husband have shown any symptoms as yet. Nor the grand parents.
My colleague who had a high temp same as his 3 year old. Both spent Wed night vomiting, now both are fine, not Covid 19 we don’t think. He is not going follow the 14 day isolation guidance as it’s not Covid.
No info on the people who went home from work or the subcontractors.
Anyone else know anyone who actually this virus??
The nurse (Eve) who was sent home with Covid19 symptoms spent two days in bed and is now up and about feeling somewhat better. Neither her kids or husband have shown any symptoms as yet. Nor the grand parents.
My colleague who had a high temp same as his 3 year old. Both spent Wed night vomiting, now both are fine, not Covid 19 we don’t think. He is not going follow the 14 day isolation guidance as it’s not Covid.
No info on the people who went home from work or the subcontractors.
Anyone else know anyone who actually this virus??
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I was going to put a link to the Sky feature in Italy’s hospital. Decided not to as it will be declared fake news.
But they are running it every couple of hours.
I feel for the Italians, looks bad.
But they are running it every couple of hours.
I feel for the Italians, looks bad.
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I'm sure people who imposed other laws in previous generations were just as sure they were stopping people with "wrong" opinions. There's consensus and consent and having to be "right" or others "wrong" isn't a helpful starting point.
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Lowbank, you are doing yourself no favours constantly trotting out depressing news.Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:12 pmI was going to put a link to the Sky feature in Italy’s hospital. Decided not to as it will be declared fake news.
But they are running it every couple of hours.
I feel for the Italians, looks bad.
What's the point when you'll just end up getting more and more depressed with it?
Seriously, you've got to try and look on positives.
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It's a testament to how bad you are at discerning fake news from credible news (and how sorry you feel for yourself having been called out for the former multiple times) that you'd write that. If it's on Sky News and it passes the sniff test, why would you not share it? But since you give equal credence to random stuff, you now don't really know whether Sky is in the same bracket.Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:12 pmI was going to put a link to the Sky feature in Italy’s hospital. Decided not to as it will be declared fake news.
But they are running it every couple of hours.
I feel for the Italians, looks bad.
Still 20 serious/intensive care cases in the UK on the worldometers site, I see. Same people, do you reckon?
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Honestly I am fine.
What surprises me is people still not practising social distancing. People were out with their dogs walking in this glorious sunshine but still saw several people shaking hands and two gave each other a hug.
Other half just been to Tesco to get my prescription and she tells me loads of people completely ignoring any distancing.
It appears there are people taking distancing seriously and some who are just carrying on as normal. Those carrying on need to wake up and start at least taking this seriously. If a feature from Italy can do that, I am all for it.
What surprises me is people still not practising social distancing. People were out with their dogs walking in this glorious sunshine but still saw several people shaking hands and two gave each other a hug.
Other half just been to Tesco to get my prescription and she tells me loads of people completely ignoring any distancing.
It appears there are people taking distancing seriously and some who are just carrying on as normal. Those carrying on need to wake up and start at least taking this seriously. If a feature from Italy can do that, I am all for it.
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Not sure you read me too well. But never mind, that’s ok.thatdberight wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:35 pmIt's a testament to how bad you are at discerning fake news from credible news (and how sorry you feel for yourself having been called out for the former multiple times) that you'd write that. If it's on Sky News and it passes the sniff test, why would you not share it? But since you give equal credence to random stuff, you now don't really know whether Sky is in the same bracket.
Still 20 serious/intensive care cases in the UK on the worldometers site, I see. Same people, do you reckon?
I read from the data that the UK are not releasing the critical/ serious numbers.
The fact that we have lost 144 people I suggest it will be at least treble that.
I will put a disclaimer by suggesting looking at Germanise figures, which are magnitudes different to Italy’s.
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Why don't you think some people are taking the advice seriously?,how severe does the situation have to get to wake this folks up,there has been coverage on all the media outlets,including social media,a government advertising campaign,and yet some peeps think they now best,i despair sometimes.Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:41 pmHonestly I am fine.
What surprises me is people still not practising social distancing. People were out with their dogs walking in this glorious sunshine but still saw several people shaking hands and two gave each other a hug.
Other half just been to Tesco to get my prescription and she tells me loads of people completely ignoring any distancing.
It appears there are people taking distancing seriously and some who are just carrying on as normal. Those carrying on need to wake up and start at least taking this seriously. If a feature from Italy can do that, I am all for it.
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I was in Tesco, Padiham about 2 hours ago and staff members were all huddled together talking and some even placing their hands on their colleagues shoulders etc.
We're ******* insane.
We're ******* insane.
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I have no idea why some are not taking it seriously.tiger76 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:13 pmWhy don't you think some people are taking the advice seriously?,how severe does the situation have to get to wake this folks up,there has been coverage on all the media outlets,including social media,a government advertising campaign,and yet some peeps think they now best,i despair sometimes.
It did takes weeks before several posters admitted it was serious on here.
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Which you'd already had told to you but didn't stop you running off with yet another conspiracy theory we're being lied to...Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:12 pmI read from the data that the UK are not releasing the critical/ serious numbers.
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How serious are you taking it though? You state you are self isolating, yet going out twice a day, the two don't seem to go together, perhaps you see it different.Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:17 pmI have no idea why some are not taking it seriously.
It did takes weeks before several posters admitted it was serious on here.
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IFR estimate (UK only) 0.5% - 1.0%
Not sure if that's got any new science or just a repeat of late January's studies.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51977802
Not sure if that's got any new science or just a repeat of late January's studies.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51977802
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Self-isolating doesn't mean "stuck looking at four walls". That's been made clear repeatedly. This virus isn't a long range weapon.
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California on lockdown now, seems to be spreading since people don't actual take notice of the authorities, bit like speed limits really, doesn't apply to me.
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unfortunately thats exactly what self isolating is meant to be. You are meant to self isolate if you have the virus or symptoms of the virus. what Lowbankclaret is actually doing (but naming it wrong) is social distancing, which is what we should all be doing.thatdberight wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:23 pmSelf-isolating doesn't mean "stuck looking at four walls". That's been made clear repeatedly. This virus isn't a long range weapon.
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That would make more sense. Not like lowbank to get something wrongZlatan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:01 pmunfortunately thats exactly what self isolating is meant to be. You are meant to self isolate if you have the virus or symptoms of the virus. what Lowbankclaret is actually doing (but naming it wrong) is social distancing, which is what we should all be doing.
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No. As I understand his posts, he's going out for exercise. The government advice is to stay at home and not leave it, other than for exercise. No work, school, public areas.Zlatan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:01 pmunfortunately thats exactly what self isolating is meant to be. You are meant to self isolate if you have the virus or symptoms of the virus. what Lowbankclaret is actually doing (but naming it wrong) is social distancing, which is what we should all be doing.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir ... on-advice/
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Have there been any DEFINITE positive results in the Burnley area yet?
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That's your one quick vowel change, got away with it, incident for today. Any more and there'll be trouble.
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But self isolation is for people who have the virus or suspect they have the virus. I know he’s been ill, but even he said it was just a coldthatdberight wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:09 pmNo. As I understand his posts, he's going out for exercise. The government advice is to stay at home and not leave it, other than for exercise. No work, school, public areas.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir ... on-advice/
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Northwick Park Hospital has declared a "critical incident", already at capacity for critical care. Well that came sooner than expected, scary
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I agree. But I thought we were discussing if "self-isolation" meant staying indoors. It doesn't (according to the official advice). That was all.
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ah, fair enough the advice is changing minute by minute these days...thatdberight wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:29 pmI agree. But I thought we were discussing if "self-isolation" meant staying indoors. It doesn't (according to the official advice). That was all.
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More info: https://www.hsj.co.uk/news/hospitals-cr ... 89.articledamo_whitehead wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:27 pmNorthwick Park Hospital has declared a "critical incident", already at capacity for critical care. Well that came sooner than expected, scary
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Ok , economical with the truth.thatdberight wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:20 pmWhich you'd already had told to you but didn't stop you running off with yet another conspiracy theory we're being lied to...
One hospital in London now declared an incident as it now full after a surge in cases.
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I accept that I used the wrong terminology.Zlatan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:01 pmunfortunately thats exactly what self isolating is meant to be. You are meant to self isolate if you have the virus or symptoms of the virus. what Lowbankclaret is actually doing (but naming it wrong) is social distancing, which is what we should all be doing.
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They are only testing people admitted to hospital. Blackburn hospital doesn’t know an arse from an elbow, so they probably haven’t tested anyone yet.
Before anyone jumps down my throat, my step dad went, only place he didn’t have cancer was his right kidney. They sent him home saying he had a viral syndrome. He died 9 days later. Very short version of a long story.
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No. No-one apart from you was economical with the truth. You picked up an unsourced, unverified number that's probably just an input error and ran with it because it suited you. It's little better than lying.
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All pubs , clubs ,bars and restaurants. Have to close tonight.
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Cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight
Johnson says the government is strengthening the measures announced on Monday to avoid unnecessary social contact.
Following agreement of all the four nations of the UK, Johnson said all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight.
Nightclubs, theatres, gyms, cinemas and leisure centres must also close on the same timescale.
Johnson says the government is strengthening the measures announced on Monday to avoid unnecessary social contact.
Following agreement of all the four nations of the UK, Johnson said all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight.
Nightclubs, theatres, gyms, cinemas and leisure centres must also close on the same timescale.
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Good news for your local chippy!
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none of this affects my normal day to day life... no change here then...FactualFrank wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:14 pmCafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight
Johnson says the government is strengthening the measures announced on Monday to avoid unnecessary social contact.
Following agreement of all the four nations of the UK, Johnson said all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight.
Nightclubs, theatres, gyms, cinemas and leisure centres must also close on the same timescale.
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