Covid-19 Virus

Urgent update from CNN

38% of Americans wouldn't buy Corona beer "under any circumstances" because of the coronavirus, according to a recent survey.

Just to be abundantly clear: There is no link between the virus and the beer.





https://twitter.com/CNN

 

Particularly that strain of beer which has "Extra" virus in it.

 

Never had you down as being in your 80s.

I SAID, I NEVER HAD YOU DOWN AS BEING IN YOUR 80s.

 

I would never buy the beer under any circumstances either, because it tastes like piss.

 

Well, thanks for infecting the rest of us. The least you could have done is stay away from fellow Watford fans...

 

It's a hard life.

 

Your sacrifice will be remembered. The post-coronavirus survivors will no doubt name a community notice board or parish council meeting room after you.

 

Respect.

 

The right decision. Remember when you open your door in 2 weeks time that we will have all gone and it will be down to you to rebuild society. With that in mind I would suggest some time should be spent on internet research and best to get yourself pregnant again in the next few days while there are still some men available. Good luck. The human race is relying on you.

 

You just don’t want to go to the game tonight.

 

In the same way that defeat at Villa probably caused our relegation, you have probably sealed the end of human civilisation. Thanks a bunch.

 

And while your about rebuilding society make sure "The Hornets" emerge from it all as the number one team in the world

 

13 new cases in the UK including two teachers from different schools (germ factories at the best of times) that are now closed. Is the lid now off and the number of cases will rise exponentially, or is it all a bit of a media-fulled overreaction?

I think the latter.

 

It’s hard to say at this point, but the potential is there for a very serious outbreak. If the virus is spread widely (and there is no vaccine at present time, though scientists in Israel say they are close) then everyone’s elderly parents or Grandparents, babies and people with serious long term conditions are at risk. It’s true that influenza poses something of a similar risk most years, but that’s why we vaccinate most at risk.

Moreover, it appears to spread easily and quickly, meaning that our health service, prone to trolley deaths already, won’t cope. In a pandemic this is exacerbated because medical staff will also get it, so absenteeism could be very large. If say 3-5% of the population became infected at one time, much would grind to a halt, due to the numbers in isolation/looking after the 5% and the fear of contact.

The strategy is to contain the virus as much as possible, so people get it over as long a timeframe as possible. That would be bad in itself, but would keep the wheels running until there is a vaccine.

 

I suspect the majority of the population will end up getting it. The elderly, esp those with respiratory issues will be at serious risk.

 

Now first case in Hertfordshire as per WO.

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/n...19-coronavirus-cases-confirmed-hertfordshire/

Could very well see Vicarage Road stadium becoming a safe shelter for cordoned off self isolation. Tickets will shortly be available from the ticket office.

 

Before and after outbreak pictures released by NASA. These pictures show pollution levels.

China has shut down so many factories to try and combat the spread of the virus that it's visible from space.

 

https://twitter.com/MickJon95058639/status/1234495852112158720

Dogging at risk.

 

Will get worse before it gets better to the point where I did a food & household shop this weekend for supplies of everything for a good few months.

For a good few weeks now I will only go out when is absolutely necessary. Definitely no public transport/Airports etc. Maybe totally overkill but I'm not taking any risks from here, given the rate of Worldwide/European spread.

I'm going to self isolate more than @Relegation Certs in his mums basement for the last 50 years.

 

Do let us know how you get on.

 

Will do. Hope you'll still be able to log in by then!

You might mock but it's over here & confirmed in Hertfordshire now, so now is the time to start protecting as far as possible. IMO.

 

Honestly, it's the smart thing to do.

While there is certainly no need to panic, there's no need to take unnecessary risks either.

 

No worries. I’m the same when we get a head lice letter from the school. Stock up on tins and ammunition.

 

No I'm not, but I wont take any % chances with my health. You never really can anticipate how your body will react if you catch it, no one does.

Next couple of weeks in the UK will be critical & it will spike further from here. Don't see any reason to take a chance if you really don't have to.

Had a text message from my doctors surgery today telling our family not to got there if we feel any flu like symptoms & to go straight to A&E. Does not fill me with confidence that there is sufficient planning & I feel extremely sorry for already overrun A&E departments.

 

If they’ve said that they’re stupid, as it’s contrary to government advice. Going to a hospital, especially A&E, will just spread the virus to others.

 

Still,you are more likely to die than Watford were to win 3-0 against Liverpool?

1% is a lot

 

A bit of a quibble on this point: the real mortality rate is actually not known yet. All we have at the moment are estimates, and those might be way off base (for good or for ill).

A number of medical journals have been warning about that this week (example: Swiss Medical Weekly).

Also worth bearing in mind that while YOU might be less at risk as an under 60, you'll be helping to spread it to other people too, so taking steps to reduce your chances of becoming a carrier has a wider upshot for the rest of the community (and perhaps more importantly, your own family).

 

There are >100 forum members, maybe 200? Which 1 or 2 do you think the virus will take ?