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Post by Zeke on Mar 13, 2020 18:50:33 GMT -5
Poland just announced they are closing the borders as well. I think that is the right decision. Like Germany has ever given a shit about your borders... Too soon? Lmao, I'm not Polish.
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Post by tao on Mar 13, 2020 19:40:14 GMT -5
Like Germany has ever given a shit about your borders... Too soon? As someone with BOTH German and Polish heritage, I uniquely appreciate this joke. [2]
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Post by essien on Mar 13, 2020 20:11:28 GMT -5
Genuinely starting to think about stockpiling some food. I don't want to be part of the panic buying culture, but my local shop ran out of toilet roll and own brand painkillers today. I know that's a result of people hoarding but it made me worry about how fragile the supply chains might be.
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Post by Calvinball on Mar 13, 2020 20:22:17 GMT -5
Like Germany has ever given a shit about your borders... Too soon? Lmao, I'm not Polish. I saw the low hanging fruit and I took it.
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Post by essien on Mar 14, 2020 4:19:47 GMT -5
This thread explains how the UK approach is different to other countries. Some of it is assumption because the government haven’t been totally open about what they’re doing.
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Post by Joost on Mar 14, 2020 7:50:47 GMT -5
Decided to cancel my trip to Spain. Should leave in a few hours. Really bummed out as I was going to search a house next week. Hopefully we can go in April now, really nervous about this..
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Post by v9733xa on Mar 14, 2020 12:40:46 GMT -5
After multiple contacts with people who have contracted COVID-19 positively -- and freely shaking hands all week -- President Trump finally took a test last night. He appears asymptomatic, and results are pending.
Should we wish for him to contract it?
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Post by v9733xa on Mar 14, 2020 13:05:55 GMT -5
This thread explains how the UK approach is different to other countries. Some of it is assumption because the government haven’t been totally open about what they’re doing. essien I've been following that too, not as much as you certainly, but I would like more insight if you can. I read this Daily Best article which goes into more detail about this wildly crazy "herd immunity" strategy, assuming everybody's gonna get it so let's just let it happen.
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Post by essien on Mar 14, 2020 16:00:01 GMT -5
This thread explains how the UK approach is different to other countries. Some of it is assumption because the government haven’t been totally open about what they’re doing. essien I've been following that too, not as much as you certainly, but I would like more insight if you can. I read this Daily Best article which goes into more detail about this wildly crazy "herd immunity" strategy, assuming everybody's gonna get it so let's just let it happen. It's a really confusing and complex situation, to be honest. I've tried to understand as much about it as I can, but there's conflicting information out there and it's becoming politicised. The vast majority of the journalists reporting on this aren't experts on pandemic management and I think some of them are coming to it with an agenda. Here's one of the scientists working on the UK response saying herd immunity is categorically not the strategy: A lot of people I'm encountering are having an emotional reaction to it - questioning why we haven't closed down schools and banned large gatherings like other countries. I think people struggle to understand that it might not be the best option in the long run, and is a decision that's been taken to try and reduce suffering. It's understandable that people are questioning it and I think it will lead to a lot of tension. I can see a situation where the government has to change tactic just to keep people on side. Update: hundreds of UK scientists have written to the UK government to ask them to reconsider their approach: www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51892402
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Post by v9733xa on Mar 14, 2020 23:03:34 GMT -5
The first real wave of movie theatre closings is starting to happen not too far from me in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They were open Friday and Saturday, and state decrees forced them to close Sunday. Damn.
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Post by essien on Mar 15, 2020 3:44:32 GMT -5
I think some industries and businesses are really going to struggle to make it through the next few months since they rely on having a constant stream of income. Aviation, hospitality and tourism are three big ones that spring to mind. Then there's small and medium sized businesses which will probably go bust if they're forced to close for months.
I'm wondering if the impact of this is going to play out like another financial crash, or if it's going to be something more significant. There's a lot of individuals and corporations sat on huge amounts of money. Could we see some forced redistribution?
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Post by Joost on Mar 15, 2020 6:57:07 GMT -5
Trump want to buy a german vaccin company to make the vaccin exclusive for Americans.
I'm happy for my American moshers that they Will stay safe when the deal is closed.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2020 9:57:50 GMT -5
Welp was only a matter of time, but the first NIH (National Institutes of Health) employee has been confirmed with the coronavirus. Of course its in Building 10 (which is the hospital here) where I work. but thankfully on an upper floor where I have not been. They're finally granting telework for all at the NIH too starting Monday (have to see about my situation due to my job role).
Long story short stay safe out there y'all shit is going to keep spreading, but simple health maintenance such as hand washing goes a long way.
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Post by stuartoxlade on Mar 15, 2020 16:05:02 GMT -5
Guardian have just announced its expected to be around till spring 2021 and 80% of the population will get it
Thoughts?
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Post by stuartoxlade on Mar 15, 2020 16:06:35 GMT -5
On a lighter note, is it a coincidence that Disney+ launches in the UK next week and this is going on at the same time? ;-)
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