Theroadlesstravelled Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Robin.Hood said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/55602866?__twitter_impression=true First colleagues that I have heard of who have died because of the virus Sorry to hear that. We’re they older? We’re they taken to hospital? Until hospitals are no longer swamped then we need to keep restrictions in place. Vaccine rolled out or not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, virginton said: Here was me thinking that we weren't supposed to compare Covid to the flu. And I see that you've qualified as an epidemiologist recently as well, given your braying hostility towards laymen making predictions about the pandemic. The cold is not caused by a single virus but hundreds. Flu has been circulating among humans, pigs, birds and other species in close contact with humans for millennia. That is why there is a huge range of flu virus variants and why vaccine producers have to design how to best cover their seasonal strain. Neither are even remotely comparable with Covid-19 right now, for which have three highly effective vaccines within 15 months of its discovery. But yes of course we should trash the economy for an indefinite period of time on the off-chance that we might need to create a second vaccine down the line instead which would cost money as well. Simpering, tuned to the moon nonsense doesn't even fully cover it. Including *checks notes* four previously troublesome coronaviruses... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I’m sure I won’t be in the minority, but if hospitalisation and particularly ICU rates get to a low level, and we are still subject to any restrictions above wearing masks, then I’ll be ignoring them entirely. Unfortunately that wouldn’t help all the businesses that are on their arse and still unable to legally open, but I’ll be visiting family and friends indoors and living as normally as possible. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I’m sure I won’t be in the minority, but if hospitalisation and particularly ICU rates get to a low level, and we are still subject to any restrictions above wearing masks, then I’ll be ignoring them entirely. Unfortunately that wouldn’t help all the businesses that are on their arse and still unable to legally open, but I’ll be visiting family and friends indoors and living as normally as possible. Yip. Once my grandparents have had their second doses I'll be back to visiting them every couple of weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: And trade, as seen when France shut us off. Quite simply a nonsense idea Exactly we rely on thousands of lorries crossing the Channel every day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I’m sure I won’t be in the minority, but if hospitalisation and particularly ICU rates get to a low level, and we are still subject to any restrictions above wearing masks, then I’ll be ignoring them entirely. Unfortunately that wouldn’t help all the businesses that are on their arse and still unable to legally open, but I’ll be visiting family and friends indoors and living as normally as possible. And you'll get lifted like that family in the news. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Detournement said: And you'll get lifted like that family in the news. I think the police would have a huge task on their hands lifting half the country if the government attempt to keep us from seeing family and friends with absolutely no valid reasoning behind it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I’m sure I won’t be in the minority, but if hospitalisation and particularly ICU rates get to a low level, and we are still subject to any restrictions above wearing masks, then I’ll be ignoring them entirely. Unfortunately that wouldn’t help all the businesses that are on their arse and still unable to legally open, but I’ll be visiting family and friends indoors and living as normally as possible.Mask wearing is going to be more commonplace in the winter for a few years I think. Would be surprised to see that disappear entirely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, mizfit said: Mask wearing is going to be more commonplace in the winter for a few years I think. Would be surprised to see that disappear entirely. Mask wearing doesn’t really bother me so they can crack on with that, but anything else by the point the NHS isn’t at risk and it’s disgraceful and will be ignored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Genuinely can't understand why people would still be happy to accept restrictions on their life once we get to a point where Covid isn't making anyone seriously ill or putting anyone in hospital.Can just imagine getting daily briefings from Nicola Sturgeon to tell us that John Smith from Rutherglen will be in his bed for the next few days so everyone within a 3 mile radius has to stay at home. There will be restrictions in terms of international travel - but no different from those that require you to have vaccines for the likes of yellow fever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendan Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, mizfit said: Mask wearing is going to be more commonplace in the winter for a few years I think. Would be surprised to see that disappear entirely. I was wearing mine for warmth this morning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 5 hours ago, D.A.F.C said: Wasn't there an asda in weegie land that changed its green sign to blue because the *** fuckwits were attacking it? Living in the bigot belt, I am constantly asked at newsagents all over, what colour of lighter I want. I buy it for lighting component, but there are real grown adults, refusing lighters because of colour. Needless to say, I always have a green lighter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, virginton said: champ. wetting our knickers . shrieking. simpering. Aye, whatever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scosha Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, mizfit said: Mask wearing is going to be more commonplace in the winter for a few years I think. Would be surprised to see that disappear entirely. Does that mean gone are the days of packed bars/pubs for the next few years? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: Mask wearing doesn’t really bother me so they can crack on with that, but anything else by the point the NHS isn’t at risk and it’s disgraceful and will be ignored. Yeah. It will start with social interactions but the weight of that will help to get businesses open too hopefully. I'm the 3xqct same as you though, if we reach the point where they are Simultaneously crowing that all the vulnerable are vaccinated yet still telling me who I can have in my house then they can GTF. I will tell my friends and family that I am more than happy to socialise with them indoors and if they see the risk as acceptable thats what we will do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Scosha said: Does that mean gone are the days of packed bars/pubs for the next few years? Hopefully not. At the point mentioned above, I will take my business to businesses who commit to normality. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Bairnardo said: 3xqct Captcha daft -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanhourjoe Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, virginton said: Please show your working as to how a virus that currently produces 60k confirmed cases per day - with the ONS estimating far more than that - would be reduced to 0 cases per day through a "short, local lockdown". Because other than picking a magical 0.0 R rate, that's not happening. Seems a lot UK wide. But could easily be done in Scotland within a couple of weeks. Have a week's grace either way of a very low number for everything not indoors going back to normal. And everything else back, for the end of vaccinations. Providing it progresses at a good pace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Robin.Hood said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/55602866?__twitter_impression=true First colleagues that I have heard of who have died because of the virus Its now three people from that store. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: Mask wearing doesn’t really bother me so they can crack on with that, but anything else by the point the NHS isn’t at risk and it’s disgraceful and will be ignored. Mask wearing does bother me. Not when i'm in a supermarket or on a train etc, but when i'm at work. They are ok for short term use, but simply aren't comfortable to wear for circa 8 hours per day. I don't believe anyone who is required to wear one for the whole time they are at work would advocate them hanging around. Edited January 9, 2021 by Todd_is_God 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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