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? 

I'm making my own alcohol based hand spray.

“The U.K. government’s strategy to tackle the outbreak will need almost 40 million Britons to catch the disease to work, according to the country’s top scientific adviser. “Sixty percent is the sort of figure you need to get herd immunity,” the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance told Sky News.”

So assuming a 1% mortality rate, that 400,000 deaths.
 

And that’s our strategy?

Good work fellas. 

2 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

“The U.K. government’s strategy to tackle the outbreak will need almost 40 million Britons to catch the disease to work, according to the country’s top scientific adviser. “Sixty percent is the sort of figure you need to get herd immunity,” the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance told Sky News.”

So assuming a 1% mortality rate, that 400,000 deaths.
 

And that’s our strategy?

Good work fellas. 

I bet the House of Lords is a bit sweaty.

3 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

“The U.K. government’s strategy to tackle the outbreak will need almost 40 million Britons to catch the disease to work, according to the country’s top scientific adviser. “Sixty percent is the sort of figure you need to get herd immunity,” the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance told Sky News.”

So assuming a 1% mortality rate, that 400,000 deaths.
 

And that’s our strategy?

Good work fellas. 

Could me more than three times that figure, especially if the 3.4% mortality figure is accurate.

3 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

“The U.K. government’s strategy to tackle the outbreak will need almost 40 million Britons to catch the disease to work, according to the country’s top scientific adviser. “Sixty percent is the sort of figure you need to get herd immunity,” the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance told Sky News.”

So assuming a 1% mortality rate, that 400,000 deaths.
 

And that’s our strategy?

Good work fellas. 

I think their argument is that you can't stop a lot of people catching it. As lockdowns in China are relaxed - the virus may start spreading again....

 

Just now, Blondi said:

Could me more than three times that figure, especially if the 3.4% mortality figure is accurate.

It isn't. That was calculated using officially recorded figures which we know are test limited. The CSA and CMO both stated "certainty" in their 1% or sub 1% figure. 

19 minutes ago, Spider said:

To be honest, if I happen to be carrying the virus, it would finish her off within days.

We need her to see this out as I can’t imagine not giving her a cuddle when she’s so poorly.

On an unrelated note, how are you getting on? I know bookings dropped off but hopefully they’re picking up again?

I sincerely hope she can hang on, until you can be with her again, mate.

As for work, interest picked up last week, got some quotes out and now it's dead again. Managed to do 3 bookings early in the week, but nothing since.

Just now, bwfcfan5 said:

It isn't. That was calculated using officially recorded figures which we know are test limited. The CSA and CMO both stated "certainty" in their 1% or sub 1% figure. 

Sounds better then, but still scary stuff.

3 minutes ago, Blondi said:

Sounds better then, but still scary stuff.

Yep 1% isn't bad - except when you factor in that in theory everyone could get it since there is zero immunity. But best case might be 40% get it - 1% of that is a lot of population. And people don't live in averages - spread it in nursing homes and hospitals and it will feel a lot worse than 1% for those communities. 

Golf course has been empty today, it’s been splendid.

The current measures form govt and social care look like they're aimed at reducing load on nhs whilst accepting plenty will get it- which is necessary.

At the same time protecting older more vulnerable people. 

Keeping kids in school for as long as possible, and away from grandparents (babysitting in the day time) is sound.

No doubt they will shut them soon enough if necessary, but that might be nearer the Easter holidays.

On another point, I was helping a fella drop a tree earlier, when he got a text saying his daughter was being sent home with a fever and shaking!

😲

Apart from being a touch on the fat side I'm fairly healthy but my dad is going through chemo and waiting for stem cell treatment so this is my worry.

He'd be quite happy to sit in front of the telly til it all blows over though. I'll have to come up with some films for him to watch as there'll be no sports to watch.

Will have to make sure my mum is looking after him proper when I visit tomorrow.

All the best to your old man Frank and your mam spider. 

Lads u11 league cancelled till 4th April 

WTF 

It's mad to see football doing what the government should have

6 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

Lads u11 league cancelled till 4th April 

WTF 

Which league is that mate? My daughters is off until April 3rd but last text I got about the lads was it’s still ok while in school? 

Shutting schools just can't happen. 

Easter is close, that will help.

Everyone needs to keep working, it's absolutely vital. 

Wash yer hands innit.

2 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

It's mad to see football doing what the government should have

Do you think airports, underground, shopping centres etc should all be closed for a few weeks? 

Just now, royal white said:

Do you think airports, underground, shopping centres etc should all be closed for a few weeks? 

Yes I do

At the moment the government seem to be ok with the idea that a large chunk of the population will croak.

It's fucking madness.

3 minutes ago, royal white said:

Do you think airports, underground, shopping centres etc should all be closed for a few weeks? 

From the PH advice I'm seeing elsewhere there is a serious case for shutting down as much public transport as possible. Perhaps only run buses for hospital staff and essential workers. 

 

5 minutes ago, fatolive said:

Which league is that mate? My daughters is off until April 3rd but last text I got about the lads was it’s still ok while in school? 

Heywood league 

his Saturday team ( north Bury) is on for now 

it’s all up to the discretion of the leagues, pure bollocks as clubs will just sort friendly games 

2 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

Yes I do

At the moment the government seem to be ok with the idea that a large chunk of the population will croak.

It's fucking madness.

More folk would probably starve to death then die of Corona virus if that’s the case 

1 minute ago, royal white said:

More folk would probably starve to death then die of Corona virus if that’s the case 

Close large indoor shopping centres perhaps? Supermarkets are designated as "essential" so would not be closed..... 

Shopping is taking a hit anyway - intu about to go bust. 

Just now, bwfcfan5 said:

Close large indoor shopping centres perhaps? Supermarkets are designated as "essential" so would not be closed..... 

Shopping is taking a hit anyway - intu about to go bust. 

So you’re ok with lots of people in a supermarket but not in a shopping centre? 

Just now, royal white said:

So you’re ok with lots of people in a supermarket but not in a shopping centre? 

I'm not sure closing shopping centres makes much difference but then it reduces non essential trips and if you close down public transport anyway.....

Ultimately at some point you have to make decisions about reducing (not stopping) spread - so its why some are closing schools and banning large events. It will still spread in small events or workplaces but you make decisions about taking numbers out of circulation to try and reduce spread. I'd say public transport still the biggest thing - evidence from China shows it was spreading like crazy on enclosed buses etc....