Slow news day? The real deal? End of the world? 
 

They’re saying it probably came from an animal, has Somebody been shagging monkeys again? 

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

folk need to read this thread 

and replies

cock

30 minutes ago, bwfcfan5 said:

The UK health advice is currently that there is no evidence cancelling open air sporting events has any impact. Cheltenham festival going ahead this week for example. 

What we got told to prepare for. Non essential staff will not be allowed in the grounds and training facilities. 

Been in manc having a mooch and just seen the 1 guy with a face mask on but he wasn't fucking about, full on hazmat jobby with filter.

49 minutes ago, superjohnmcginlay said:

See the Nottingham Forest owner has it 

He was in their dressing room pre game meeting players and then fans. If Forest have to self isolate, and presumably Millwall too how the hell can they continue the season?

Absolutely uncharted waters these.

2 hours ago, peelyfeet said:

One of my Son's is coming back from school trip from southern Italy in 2 hrs. 

We were informed this morning that anyone travelling back from Italy since yesterday has to self isolate for 2 weeks, and siblings not allowed in school for 2 weeks as well if staying in the same house. 

Me, the younger son and dog are off to somewhere else for a fortnight

Just spent 4 hours packing half the house into my car.

See you on the other side

Sounds a bit shit. Good luck to you all.

Spider- I only said to the missus at the weekend that this is far more concerning than any of the previous flu cases.

Lad got swine flu as a youngster, had his tamiflu and was fine. This is a different animal altogether.

Of the 3 we saw in London on Saturday.

All 3 were chinky women, Sweden Al reckoned if they didnt have the virus , they were wearing it because they are ugly .

Not a bad call.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/coronavirus-italian-doctor-says-fighting-covid-19-outbreak-is-like-war-11954229

Italy 168 dead in one day. 

6 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

Italy 168 dead in one day. 

That’s unbelievable 

16 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

Italy 168 dead in one day. 

have people moved on now from thinking it's only a bit of a rough cold yet?

1 minute ago, Sweep said:

have people moved on now from thinking it's only a bit of a rough cold yet?

Isn’t it less rough than flu, wonder how many died from flu on the same day. Not belittling it but would like to see some comparisons.

12 minutes ago, Spider said:

That’s unbelievable 

Think its only a matter of time before the UK ramp up the precautions. 
Doesn’t make sense to allow public gatherings. Better to do overreact than underestimate it.

1 minute ago, Sweep said:

have people moved on now from thinking it's only a bit of a rough cold yet?

Tis but a scratch 

5 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Isn’t it less rough than flu, wonder how many died from flu on the same day. Not belittling it but would like to see some comparisons.

I'm sure some comparisons will come out in due course, I'm not sure why some people (not aimed at you) feel the need to compare it to things like the flu, it's still an unknown, and we won't know for several months if it's "as bad" as the flu or not. 

People need to get their head around the word 'exponential'

1 minute ago, kent_white said:

People need to get their head around the word 'exponential'

That’s what alarms me. It seems we are in a similar position to Italy was a few weeks ago. 

30 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Isn’t it less rough than flu, wonder how many died from flu on the same day. Not belittling it but would like to see some comparisons.

Here you go 

last bullet is interesting. That Med Diet might not be all it’s cracked up to be

In the winter seasons from 2013/14 to 2016/17, an estimated average of 5,290,000 ILI cases occurred in Italy, corresponding to an incidence of 9%.

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More than 68,000 deaths attributable to flu epidemics were estimated in the study period.

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Italy showed a higher influenza attributable excess mortality compared to other European countries. especially in the elderly.

 

10 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

Here you go 

last bullet is interesting. That Med Diet might not be all it’s cracked up to be

In the winter seasons from 2013/14 to 2016/17, an estimated average of 5,290,000 ILI cases occurred in Italy, corresponding to an incidence of 9%.

•

More than 68,000 deaths attributable to flu epidemics were estimated in the study period.

•

Italy showed a higher influenza attributable excess mortality compared to other European countries. especially in the elderly.

 

Interesting figures, looks like it’s less potent than flu, let’s hope so, interesting that Italy has the worst record In Europe on flu deaths, don’t think it’s going to be anything like as bad here as Italy. The big unknown being how many catch it in the first place. 

Edited March 10, 20206 yr by Mounts Kipper

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/feb/20/britons-urged-to-get-flu-vaccine-as-critical-cases-rise

This time last year. They weren’t counting the deaths by the day then. This is of course much more serious but how we react to it is more concerning to me than the chance I may catch it.

Edited March 10, 20206 yr by Boby Brno

6 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Interesting figures, looks like it’s less potent than flu, let’s hope so, interesting that Italy has the worst record In Europe on flu deaths, don’t think it’s going to be anything like as bad here as Italy. The big unknown being how many catch it in the first place. 

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/why-italy-coronavirus-deaths-so-high.html

5 hours ago, bwfcfan5 said:

Their U23's played us yesterday....

If a few players get it - I reckon that might be season done with....unless those players are naturally isolated which would be very lucky.....

Our forwards and Sunderland's should be in the clear then. 

18 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Interesting figures, looks like it’s less potent than flu, let’s hope so, interesting that Italy has the worst record In Europe on flu deaths, don’t think it’s going to be anything like as bad here as Italy. The big unknown being how many catch it in the first place. 

It’s death rate is higher than the flu. Flu is well under 1%. This is 3%. It’s also a little more infectious than flu.

Edited March 10, 20206 yr by bwfcfan5

53 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

That’s what alarms me. It seems we are in a similar position to Italy was a few weeks ago. 

Yep. And we’re doing exactly what Italy did at that stage. Fuck all. 
 

29 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

Here you go 

last bullet is interesting. That Med Diet might not be all it’s cracked up to be

In the winter seasons from 2013/14 to 2016/17, an estimated average of 5,290,000 ILI cases occurred in Italy, corresponding to an incidence of 9%.

•

More than 68,000 deaths attributable to flu epidemics were estimated in the study period.

•

Italy showed a higher influenza attributable excess mortality compared to other European countries. especially in the elderly.

 

It has the second oldest population in the world. Reckon the med diet and a moderate level of red wine is the way to go.

 

RBS and TSB are to allow customers affected by the virus to defer payment of mortgages. Thumbs up from me.