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...
Jamaldo Posted March 1, 2020 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?You're a barrel of fucking laughs aren't you? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worktheshaft Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 First in Scotland confirmed in Tayside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just now, Jamaldo said: You're a barrel of fucking laughs aren't you? Just comes on here to cheer us all up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just now, Worktheshaft said: First in Scotland confirmed in Tayside. Hope it's not Granny - it can be fatal for the elderly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 First in Scotland confirmed in Tayside. Just need to see if it’s the one I mentioned a few pages back, being held in Ninewells. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I’d like to confirm I’ve not been in Italy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Dining at the top table at least. Mon the jocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 29 minutes ago, SweeperDee said: Just need to see if it’s the one I mentioned a few pages back, being held in Ninewells. Your a fucking grown man 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 There is a case in Ninewells according to my sister who's a nurse there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, NewBornBairn said: There is a case in Ninewells according to my sister who's a nurse there. Does it look like this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Your a fucking grown manSorry? [emoji23] -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 There is a case in Ninewells according to my sister who's a nurse there.Whit?I'm still an in-patient here. Could be me.(although today i got out on day pass and beat my pal 3-1 at snooker. He's better than me so I'm feeling good enough to take out this virus with a few well-placed safety shots) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 37 minutes ago, Worktheshaft said: First in Scotland confirmed in Tayside. Poor virus, thoughts and prayers... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 You're a barrel of fucking laughs aren't you? Fair point, here is a relevant amusing tweet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, bennett said: Poor virus, thoughts and prayers... Probably the first teenage virus to give birth to twins. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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