madwullie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, WhiteRoseKillie said: I'm not trying to play the martyr, but it really is impacting my life, and best guess is another couple of months like this. I get the feeling the Main Players on here have either avoided the lurgy, or have been fortunate enough,being young and fit, to have had a mild dose. I'm fifty seven, with a few recent health issues. You'll forgive me if I don't fall into the "it's just like flu" camp. Anyhow, I should be getting those high grade drugs into my arm next week - unexpected upside of my stroke a couple of years ago! I totally get it mate. I had an op to remove my stomach, and given that's where B12 is made, I'm constantly fucking exhausted. It's beyond anything I've experienced before: have to get up and get on with it as have two young boys, but I couldn't imagine working. I'm utterly fucked by 3pm each day, so I have to arrange everything I do in the morning. Even when I get my b12 injection I have a bit more energy for a few weeks or so then I'm cunted again for 3 months. If the energy drain from covid is anything like what I'm experiencing, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Got to imagine a lot of people will be getting long term lines from their GP if "long covid" feels anything like this. At least I can get a jag - I've no idea if there's any actual treatment for what they say they're going through. Edited February 19, 2021 by madwullie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, Rugster said: You think they wrote their own speeches? They’ve got a team of speech writers. No, but JS makes it so obvious. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Todd_is_God said: No, but JS makes it so obvious. Yes he’s a dreadful public speaker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Billy Jean King said: f**k me. Radio Journo...we have learnt at radio Clyde FROM SOCIAL MEDIA that 20 and 30yo healthy people are being offered the vaccine.....wtf that is utterly pathetic "journalism" The idea they're lifting the chat from social media is obviously daft, but I know a couple of people in that age group who have received vaccine appointments through and who are completely baffled as to why. There's clearly been some error. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) I know what Gregor means but I don't think the word "exciting" would describe any part of the last 12 months. These people are genuinely so far removed from the overwhelming reality they don't even realise it. It's become a game to them. Edited February 19, 2021 by Todd_is_God 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, WhiteRoseKillie said: I'm not trying to play the martyr, but it really is impacting my life, and best guess is another couple of months like this. I get the feeling the Main Players on here have either avoided the lurgy, or have been fortunate enough,being young and fit, to have had a mild dose. I'm fifty seven, with a few recent health issues. You'll forgive me if I don't fall into the "it's just like flu" camp. Anyhow, I should be getting those high grade drugs into my arm next week - unexpected upside of my stroke a couple of years ago! Again though, whilst it sounds shit, cases like your one are not putting any pressure on the NHS and therefore shouldn’t stop anything from being opened up. You sound like you’re advocating restrictions to avoid people getting a viral infection which causes them to get tired for a period, which would be utterly ludicrous. Hope it gets better for you soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, David W said: The idea they're lifting the chat from social media is obviously daft, but I know a couple of people in that age group who have received vaccine appointments through and who are completely baffled as to why. There's clearly been some error. Same, although they do work in a supermarket so technically count as a key worker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jean King Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 The idea they're lifting the chat from social media is obviously daft, but I know a couple of people in that age group who have received vaccine appointments through and who are completely baffled as to why. There's clearly been some error.Undeniably there is bound to be an odd case like that. It's more the fact they "picked up on it from local SM". He was asked for details of the case so it could be investigated but realistically that's impossible given the source. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Billy Jean King said: 8 minutes ago, David W said: The idea they're lifting the chat from social media is obviously daft, but I know a couple of people in that age group who have received vaccine appointments through and who are completely baffled as to why. There's clearly been some error. Undeniably there is bound to be an odd case like that. It's more the fact they "picked up on it from local SM". He was asked for details of the case so it could be investigated but realistically that's impossible given the source. Eastern European looking men leaving letters on doorsteps IMO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) I genuinely think our lot are just trying to keep a lid on expectations whilst retaining a high degree of compliance. Unfortunately they've failed to find a balance when delivering their daily messages. They might need someone to open the door to their echo chamber. Edited February 19, 2021 by ayrmad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFCinthearea Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: John Swinney is just a golden ticket winner. He's been inept in every senior role he's had. Miraculous that he's still front and center of Scottish politics. He must be a bloody miracle worker in his constituency to be valued so highly in the party as a whole. I'm sure he got sacked by Scottish Amicable many moons ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Boris pledging to donate our excess vaccines to the developing world. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, FFCinthearea said: I'm sure he got sacked by Scottish Amicable many moons ago. He worked for them up until he was elected as an MP. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 58 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said: I get the impression that he isn't speaking naturally. Blatently obvious he is reading a statement written by someone else. Possibly NS. there is no chance she has the time to write speeches for herself let alone him he probably has to use her speech writers right enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Overall Covid hospital numbers still going down. Figure today 1222, down from 1261 yesterday. Number has decreased by 831 since the peak number in this wave on 22nd January. ICU numbers up to 98 from 95 yesterday. Still well down from the peak for this wave of 161 on 22nd January. Even in last 7 days ICU numbers down by 17. 32 ICU patients with length of stay more than 28 days, up from 30 yesterday. Edited February 19, 2021 by Distant Doonhamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 22 hours ago, superbigal said: Daily Update Infection Rates: Up again this time by 2.97% as the rest of the UK plummets. Silver lining is the top 3 (From Yesterday) are all dropping. My Thought for the day: Why is Lockdown not bringing case rates lower ? Actually let's look at Dundee. Dundee is very high in the charts for levels of Deprivation in Scotland. Not far behind West Dunbartonshire, North Ayrshire & Glasgow. Large areas of almost complete social housing stocks. Well known areas such as Whitfield, Douglas, Fintry, Lochee, Ardler etc. However the city has only 71 active Covid Cases, and only 2 areas Kirkton & Linlathen, where cases per 100K exceed 100. Vast areas of the city have the 0-2 cases deemed to be virus suppressed. So clearly Lockdown has worked for Dundee. Without openly criticising other areas for their poor performance compared to Dundee, I have found some evidence of the problem. Neighbourhoods with a blokes name in the area are performing poorly. All of these place are at over 300 cases per 100K. I think i'm on to something but don't tell Nicola . Clyde from Clydebank, Les from Lesmahagow, Doug from Douglas in South Lanarkshire, Larry from Larkhall, John from Johnstone, Peter from Petersburn, Dale from Dalry, Keith from emm well Keith, Ross from Ross & Cromarty, Paul from Pollokshieds, Kirk from Kirkcaldy, Cam from Camelon, Stewart from Stewarton and Big Al (No relation) from Alva, Don't get me onto the Bints like Mary from Maryhill & Helen from Helensburgh. Both just as bad. Scotland peaked at 301.9 for figures 29th Dec to 4th Jan, Cases that day were 16,496 and test rate was 11.9% Total cases latest 7 days are 5,686 and the positive test rate stays at 5.4%. Cases per 100k drops rises from 101.1 to 104.1 up 2.97% England 142.8 to 137.8 have dropped 3.50% in last 24 hours. Wales 89.9 to 87.3 have dropped 2.89% in last 24 hours , Northern Ireland 120.1 to 114.0 have dropped 5.08% in last 24 hours. UK Average is now 136.5 to 131.8 down 3.44% Council progress in last 24 hours as follows. Click cases by neighbourhood to see the spread on the geographical map. https://public.tableau.com/profile/phs.covid.19#!/vizhome/COVID-19DailyDashboard_15960160643010/Overview East Ayrshire 318.0 to 278.7 Prison stuff starting to fall away Falkirk 198.3 to 224.4 Shocker Clackmannanshire 228.9 to 211.5 Also good to see some falls. West Lothian 174.8 to 201.5 Shocker but it is a Prison again. West Dunbartonshire 214.8 to 200.2 Also a decent day Renfrewshire 174.2 to 175.9 Stirling 151.8 to 165.6 Shocker North Lanarkshire 149.7 to 159.4 Shocker South Lanarkshire 133.8 to 139.1 Glasgow City 128.1 to 128.9 North Ayrshire 128.4 to 124.7 Midlothian 100.6 to 107.1 East Renfrewshire 97.4 to 101.5 Western Isles 86.1 to 86.1 Inverclyde 83.5 to 75.8 Another good day Moray 76.2 to 74.1 East Lothian 62.6 to 71.9 Poor day. City Of Edinburgh 62.1 to 71.6 Poor day Fife 60.5 to 65.9 Perth & Kinross 59.2 to 63.2 East Dunbartonshire 61.7 to 58.9 Dumfries & Galloway 64.5 to 53.7 Great day. South Ayrshire 58.6 to 58.6 Angus 53.4 to 53.4 Highlands 58.5 to 53.0 Great day Dundee City 36.8 to 47.5 Poor Day.. Argyll & Bute 44.3 to 44.3 Aberdeenshire 36.4 to 37.1 Aberdeen City 32.4 to 32.4 Scottish Borders 26.0 to 29.4 Orkney Island 31.4 to 22.5 Shetland Islands 0.0 to 0.0 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Mahelp Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Ludo*1 said: John Swinney is just a golden ticket winner. He's been inept in every senior role he's had. Miraculous that he's still front and center of Scottish politics. He must be a bloody miracle worker in his constituency to be valued so highly in the party as a whole. Swinney is an administrator and is utterly useless as a public speaker. I cringed every time he appeared on a debate programme before the 2014 referendum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Is it the case that we've more or less kept it out of prisons up till recently? If so, we've been pretty fortunate / well managed, depending on your perspective. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bob Mahelp said: Swinney is an administrator and is utterly useless as a public speaker. I cringed every time he appeared on a debate programme before the 2014 referendum. His brother is (or was anyway) the head of SQA for English. Couldn't hope to meet a sounder guy and an excellent speaker. f**k knows where his parents went wrong with his brother. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Falkirk/Forth Valley in general performed well last time around and is having a stinker now. Wonder why.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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