SlipperyP Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Helpma said: Two hotels in lockdown on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi after two Italian team members attached to the Tour of UAE cycle race tested positive for Corona virus. Race has been cancelled with two days remaining, apparently all the cyclists and support staff were staying on Yas Island. All flights from UAE to Iran have been suspended, UAE nationals have been banned from travelling to Iran or Thailand, Bahrain suspended flights to Dubai and Sharjah, and Saudi Arabia have suspended issuing Umrah visas for pilgramages to Mecca and Medina. Interesting times. What the f**k have we done? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpma Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, SlipperyP said: What the f**k have we done? Dunno mate . Odd thing is, its only Emiratis who cant travel there, the rest of us can still go if we want 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, Helpma said: Dunno mate . Odd thing is, its only Emiratis who cant travel there, the rest of us can still go if we want Still in the huff because we scudded them in the world cup qualifiers? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 11 hours ago, cdisaaccie said: 1st case confirmed of it being transmitted person-to-person down in Surrey. Get that hard border between us & England operational. It's quite obviously already in Scotland, fwiw, its merely a matter of waiting for the first official confirmation of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty dingus Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 12 hours ago, bendan said: An ex colleague of mine who got evacuated from Wuhan on one of the US flights with his daughter just got medical bills for tests and care (mostly for his three year old, I think) while in quarantine. He's been through a bit of a rough time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, dirty dingus said: LOL. It does look a bit dodgy, though I suppose you could also have been meaning the people billing him! The guy has been in the news a bit in the US. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/girl-3-readmitted-to-hospital-after-coronavirus-quarantine/2262227/ Appearance on Fox News didn't go well: https://mashable.com/article/coronavirus-man-coughs-on-daughter-fox/?europe=true Edited February 29, 2020 by bendan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Tour of UAE cycling event has been cancelled because of the virus. Apparently there was a mass panic after the doctors announced they had two positive tests. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/51667939 Though things calmed down when they explained they were only for the cornoavirus. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Nosejob Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 6 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: It's quite obviously already in Scotland, fwiw, its merely a matter of waiting for the first official confirmation of it. Wouldn’t it be amazing if it turned out that Irn Bru protected you against covid-19? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Paddies day outfit sorted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wing Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Paddies day outfit sorted. ^^^ green brigade member found. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ferrino Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 18 hours ago, cdisaaccie said: 1st case confirmed of it being transmitted person-to-person down in Surrey. Get that hard border between us & England operational. P2P stuff should be called operation Napster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 No words. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Works just banned all office travel and are putting in preparations so we can work from home if needed. I don’t think itll be far off appearing in Scotland either 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaldo Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 People need to get a fucking grip. Utter, utter nonsense. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The death toll has doubled in Italy today, schools closed for another week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Given up to 20% of the world's population are believed to have got that there must have been plenty of posters on here who had it. That didn't live up to the hype but still offed up to 500,000 people depending on who you choose to believe. I had swine flu, it was pretty unpleasant. I ended up getting a chest infection as well and needed antibiotics for it. Had about a week off work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Another 12 cases diagnosed in England. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Am I the only person on here who has started stockpiling just incase...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ICTChris Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 I’ve been thinking about the potential consequences of this, it’s interesting to ponder. One of the worst hit places is Iran, although with the extensive censorship by the Authorities there it’s hard to verify any stories. If Iran is hit badly will this have a knock on affect on, for example, the conflicts Iran is involved in, in Syria, Iraq, Yemen? Will it weaken the IRI militarily? Could Iranian forces cause a spread to Syria and Yemen, which given the conditions there could be catastrophic.Also, there is the brewing of another refugee crisis in the EU with the Turkish authorities actions. What will the impact be if there is a widespread deadly outbreak and there are thousands of refugees appearing in the shores of Greece? It’s not hard to see this prompting support for harder controls on immigration, at least temporarily.Economically the potential impact is massive and is already being seen - the Dow Jones and the FTSE500 taking a pounding already. Might not the best news if you are a leader who has repeatedly used the stock market as an indicator of economic strength, especially one facing re-election. Also, the hit on Chinese and global economic output will already be massive. The reduction in pollution around Hubai province seen from NASA satellites shows this. What will this do to economic growth in the UK, the EU and the US? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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