birch-chorley Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, bwfcfan5 said: Not sure what the logic would be - we're probably 18 months from a vaccine - and the thing is spreading. Are you going to shut down all or most international travel for 2 and a half years till a vaccine is available and deployed? It makes sense to slow spread down to let health systems cope - but the world isn't going to stop. The situation now whereby you're seeing small numbers in Europe by May will be totally different. Personally I don't see justification for stopping major tournaments - unless host countries are unable to hold them for logistical reasons. People are flying round the world still - and meeting and going to events... I’d imagine, as in Italy now, it would be to slow the spread down to reduce the flow of patients through hospitals as much as possible Nothing to do with a vaccine, you’d imagine a level of herd immunity will kick in before that’s available In the meantime, it’s hard to justify risking putting any mass gatherings like sporting events on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 3, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2020 Just now, birch-chorley said: I’d imagine, as in Italy now, it would be to slow the spread down to reduce the flow of patients through hospitals as much as possible Nothing to do with a vaccine, you’d imagine a level of herd immunity will kick in before that’s available In the meantime, it’s hard to justify risking putting any mass gatherings like sporting events on Yep. It was described earlier as flattening out the peak- taking pressure off services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 3, 2020 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I tried the national anthem when washing my hands earlier. Kinell, seems an age when compared to normal- even when a good scrub is needed to remove soil. You been burying a body? As per Dr Spiders instructions tonight I shall mostly be drinking hop house 13 and maple gold. He is a doctor right? Otherwise that prostrate exam was a bit awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted March 3, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Anyway, the who just said this has a higher mortality than flu! Didn't catch it fully, but I'm sure it will be on the news later. Just hope the kids are alright 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Bolton NHS is fully mobilised. Loads going on behind the scenes. Proud to be part of it, especially at times like these. General attitude is resolute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 3, 2020 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2020 So the Russians are rumoured to have biological weapons under lock n key Russia gets thrown out of the Olympics for being sneaky bastards. Olympics are in the Far East New virus comes from the far east. Olympics in doubt No confirmed cases in Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 3, 2020 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, kent_white said: Bolton NHS is fully mobilised. Loads going on behind the scenes. Proud to be part of it, especially at times like these. General attitude is resolute. Good to hear. Kent I assume you’re a nurse or doc, what’s the protocol if someone comes in with suspected Corona virus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, kent_white said: Bolton NHS is fully mobilised. Loads going on behind the scenes. Proud to be part of it, especially at times like these. General attitude is resolute. Nice one, our Kent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators Casino Posted March 3, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hearing from a very good source, schools in uae shut for 4 weeks from Friday They were due to shut for a week but it's been started 2 weeks early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators Casino Posted March 3, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 3, 2020 You will know better than me, but im told it always takes a while to get 100 per cent staffing as loads dont return after new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, Casino said: You will know better than me, but im told it always takes a while to get 100 per cent staffing as loads dont return after new year True, its not uncommon for 15%-20% of staff not to return, and they generally don't know who isn't coming back until they fail to turn up. The fact this has happened straight after CNY really hasn't helped the situation at all. The Chinese will get back up and running though, as they'll just operate 24/7 until they're back on steam. Most of my lot reckon they'll be straight within about 6 weeks, a few reckon up to 3 months, but that's those based in /around the Hubai province. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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birch-chorley Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 The government today were talking about it hitting in waves Surely it’s too early for enough herd immunity to have built in most of China I’d be surprised if it’s back to business as usual any time soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stevieb Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, ZicoKelly said: I keep buying five or six cans a beer each night, and plough through them just in case i never get to drink again Nice. I might change my 'prepper' tactics from 5 or 6 cans of food to 2 bottles of red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Rudy’s Message said: Good to hear. Kent I assume you’re a nurse or doc, what’s the protocol if someone comes in with suspected Corona virus? There's an algorithm to follow which essentially says suspect CV - especially if the patient has been to a high risk area. Take a swab and then isolate patient in a room with a phone to communicate while it's the swab is at the lab. Patient to get their own toilet to use while awaiting the result. Nobody has been going on or out of the surgeries while tests have been taking place. Not sure how long it takes but presumably pretty quick as they've reopened pretty rapidly after what have been false alarms. There's a pod outside A&E where suspected cases can be brought for testing too. Everyone is on alert but nobody is panicking you'll be pleased to hear. Seems like the calm before the storm to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 3 hours ago, kent_white said: General attitude is resolute. Very stiff upper lip, makes me proud to be British. If attitude changes to peeved, let us all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 3, 2020 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, kent_white said: There's an algorithm to follow which essentially says suspect CV - especially if the patient has been to a high risk area. Take a swab and then isolate patient in a room with a phone to communicate while it's the swab is at the lab. Patient to get their own toilet to use while awaiting the result. Nobody has been going on or out of the surgeries while tests have been taking place. Not sure how long it takes but presumably pretty quick as they've reopened pretty rapidly after what have been false alarms. There's a pod outside A&E where suspected cases can be brought for testing too. Everyone is on alert but nobody is panicking you'll be pleased to hear. Seems like the calm before the storm to me. Seems very thorough. I keep thinking it’ll be ok, but the hysteria causes self panic. That’s reassured us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 3, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, kent_white said: There's an algorithm to follow which essentially says suspect CV - especially if the patient has been to a high risk area. Take a swab and then isolate patient in a room with a phone to communicate while it's the swab is at the lab. Patient to get their own toilet to use while awaiting the result. Nobody has been going on or out of the surgeries while tests have been taking place. Not sure how long it takes but presumably pretty quick as they've reopened pretty rapidly after what have been false alarms. There's a pod outside A&E where suspected cases can be brought for testing too. Everyone is on alert but nobody is panicking you'll be pleased to hear. Seems like the calm before the storm to me. Kent, my acquaintance says 7 to 10 days for swab result?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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