Coronavirus (COVID-19)

[Miguel Sanchez]

32 minutes ago, Detournement said:

That's only the third post I've ever disliked on here. 

What were the other two?

[Detournement]

12 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said:

What were the other two?

One was someone complaining about a disfigured person being in a pub and the other one was a joke when someone said they had never heard of Vince McMahon. 

So really only the second one that pissed me off. 

[Detournement]

17 minutes ago, Dee Man said:

I'll bet every single poster on here is hyper-aware of every single cough, sneeze, sniffle or pain they have and immediately think, "THIS IS IT, IT'S IN THE POST".

Not me obviously, I mean everyone else. 

I was convinced I had it on Wednesday morning but it was just a Tennents virus and miraculously cleared up around 11 o'clock. 

[ICTChris]

https://www.salfordcitynews.co.uk/news/18316051.paul-gascoigne-relaxes-friends-swinton-pub/

[Granny Danger]

So Johnson says the UK can get over the worst of the virus in 12 weeks if everyone abides by the social isolating rules.  But he will do nothing to enforce the rules.

[Daydream]

Does anybody know anybody who’s got the virus?

[mathematics]

12 minutes ago, Daydream said:

Does anybody know anybody who’s got the virus?

I know someone who claims to have it, and a girl up my gran’s bit has it.

Edited March 19, 2020 by mathematics

[get_the_subbies_on]

So Johnson says the UK can get over the worst of the virus in 12 weeks if everyone abides by the social isolating rules.  But he will do nothing to enforce the rules.

12 weeks = late June. Will the media focus on 12 weeks or Brexit deadline once we get to that stage?

Plus he wants to enact “emergency” powers for 2 years. Something doesn’t add up.

[red23]

Was in Asda the other day before the chaos really kicked in and watched a few people while i was in the aisle to pickup some noodles which is the same as the pasta aisle.

There wasn't one person who walked passed the pasta an didn't take one. It was a clear attitude of "it's there may as well get it anyway" This is pretty much what's happening people aren't engaging their brains its just an automatic "ah this is in demand i'll get it anyway" and this is the sort of brainless attitude thats causing all the shotages and making the panic buying worse.

Lassie on my facebook bought an 18 pack of bog roll, she didn't need it, but took it anyway and said she'd trade it for some vodka.

[madwullie]

1 hour ago, theportman said:

1 hour ago, madwullie said:

Could of  

It was part of the, albeit weak, joke.

Ah shit apologies mate. I donate all the greenies to you in spirit  

Edited March 19, 2020 by madwullie

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Everyone subscribed to Disney+ yet? 

[Rugster]

Was nearly about greeting tonight when my 3 year old girl said to me she wasn’t going to dancing tomorrow because of “wash your hands corona” as she calls it , then told me “I’m missing my friends”. f**k me.  

Edited March 19, 2020 by Rugster

[Vimto90]

I know someone who claims to have it, and a girl up my gran’s but has it.

How did she get it up there?

[coprolite]

1 hour ago, Ross. said:

More likely that the UK figures for confirmed cases are far lower than they should be due to lack of testing.

Same thing isn't it? Uk only tests more serious cases. 

[mathematics]

1 minute ago, Vimto90 said:

12 minutes ago, mathematics said:

I know someone who claims to have it, and a girl up my gran’s but has it.

How did she get it up there?

Damn you. Damn you to hell.

[Vimto90]

Was in Asda the other day before the chaos really kicked in and watched a few people while i was in the aisle to pickup some noodles which is the same as the pasta aisle.
There wasn't one person who walked passed the pasta an didn't take one. It was a clear attitude of "it's there may as well get it anyway" This is pretty much what's happening people aren't engaging their brains its just an automatic "ah this is in demand i'll get it anyway" and this is the sort of brainless attitude thats causing all the shotages and making the panic buying worse.
Lassie on my facebook bought an 18 pack of bog roll, she didn't need it, but took it anyway and said she'd trade it for some vodka.

The issue is even the sane thinking people who understand it's a farce are basically forced to engage in that behaviour otherwise you won't get anyhin as the arseholes won't stop. It's a vicious circle.

[philpy]

Indeed, had to switch from corned beef to spam today (shudder).

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[welshbairn]

9 minutes ago, red23 said:

Lassie on my facebook bought an 18 pack of bog roll, she didn't need it, but took it anyway and said she'd trade it for some vodka.

I'd consider it, but I'm trying to convert my vodka into hand sanitiser by freezing it to increase the alcohol strength to the minimum 60% recommended.

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Using Freezing to Enrich the Alcohol Content of Vodka
One handy trick for increasing the alcohol percentage of vodka, particularly if it's lower in alcohol content than 40 proof, is to apply a technique known as freeze distillation. This can be achieved by pouring the vodka in an open container, such as a bowl, and placing it in the freezer. Once the liquid cools below the freezing point of water, one or more ice cubes may be added to the bowl. The ice cubes serve as crystallization nuclei, much like using a seed crystal to grow larger crystals for a science project. The free water in the vodka will crystallize (form ice), leaving behind a higher concentration of alcohol.

 

[cyderspaceman]

I mentioned earlier that I bought some bargain fruit and veg. I now realise why the strawbs weren't selling.

[Daydream]

I know someone who claims to have it, and a girl up my gran’s bit has it.

I presume it’ll be just a matter of time until we know more and more folk who catch it. A friend was all upset telling me we’ll know folk who’ll die but I’m just not getting that vibe yet. Hope I’m right!