Coronavirus 08:22 - Mar 2 with 3814 views | allezlesbleus | I live in Normandy and my 18 year old daughter has been told she can't attend "college" this week, because we went on holiday to Portugal two weeks ago. Her twin brother at a different school didn't get told to stay away and neither did my 16 year old daughter, who is at another school. I believe 4 Brits returned home from the French Alps a couple of weeks ago with the virus and this morning there has been 9 cases confirmed in Morbihan, Brittany, which is only around 100 miles from where we live. Yet the advice that this school is giving out is if you have been on holiday anywhere outside of France, then you can't go to school for 2 weeks, yet if you have been skiing in the French Alps, or on holiday in Brittany, that is fine. Whilst I can understand the arguments for trying to keep "person to person" contamination at a minimum, surely it needs to be organised better than this? Has any TWTD's experienced any restrictions yet? | | | | |
Coronavirus on 08:34 - Mar 2 with 3430 views | ElephantintheRoom | We are lucky in the UK - we have Boris Johnson chairing the 'Cobra Committee' today. So deep is the thinking in this august group that they are preparing to issue a 'work from home' command....whilst asking what is left of the military to work away from home. Still no flu stats coming out from anywhere in the world.... when all this is done and dusted I suspect the increased vigilance of the the elderly and vulnerable getting 'flu-like symptoms' will have produced a massive reduction in mortality. | |
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Coronavirus on 08:50 - Mar 2 with 3385 views | Pinewoodblue | Six year old granddaughter was telling me all about coronavirus yesterday her class having been shown a video at school. She explained that she sees lots of people who have it. | |
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Coronavirus on 09:01 - Mar 2 with 3351 views | FrimleyBlue | I work in Normandy. The Surrey version We have a work colleague about to travel to Italy. He's been told when he's back he has to work in an office on his own for two weeks. [Post edited 2 Mar 2020 9:04]
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Coronavirus on 09:06 - Mar 2 with 3318 views | BrianTablet |
Coronavirus on 08:34 - Mar 2 by ElephantintheRoom | We are lucky in the UK - we have Boris Johnson chairing the 'Cobra Committee' today. So deep is the thinking in this august group that they are preparing to issue a 'work from home' command....whilst asking what is left of the military to work away from home. Still no flu stats coming out from anywhere in the world.... when all this is done and dusted I suspect the increased vigilance of the the elderly and vulnerable getting 'flu-like symptoms' will have produced a massive reduction in mortality. |
As Confucius used to tell his Granny, 'Man who use snake to kill microscopic virus not use snake in right way.' | |
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Coronavirus on 09:25 - Mar 2 with 3270 views | StokieBlue | Sounds like a pretty ridiculous stance given Portugal has far less cases than France. SB | |
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Coronavirus on 10:15 - Mar 2 with 3171 views | Westover |
Coronavirus on 09:25 - Mar 2 by StokieBlue | Sounds like a pretty ridiculous stance given Portugal has far less cases than France. SB |
I live in the Algarve and as far as I know we don't have any conformed cases yet. | | | |
Coronavirus on 10:20 - Mar 2 with 3158 views | StokieBlue |
Coronavirus on 10:15 - Mar 2 by Westover | I live in the Algarve and as far as I know we don't have any conformed cases yet. |
Although the key word there if confirmed. It takes weeks to show symptoms and people are contagious before they do. The number of infected globally is likely far higher than the official numbers. Testing also takes days for each person. SB | |
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Coronavirus on 10:57 - Mar 2 with 3100 views | Guthrum |
Coronavirus on 10:20 - Mar 2 by StokieBlue | Although the key word there if confirmed. It takes weeks to show symptoms and people are contagious before they do. The number of infected globally is likely far higher than the official numbers. Testing also takes days for each person. SB |
Precisely this. There is some suspicion that the incubation period for Covid-19 is actually longer than 14 days, so by the time you have confirmed cases, it is far too late. | |
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Coronavirus on 11:08 - Mar 2 with 3075 views | StokieBlue |
Coronavirus on 10:57 - Mar 2 by Guthrum | Precisely this. There is some suspicion that the incubation period for Covid-19 is actually longer than 14 days, so by the time you have confirmed cases, it is far too late. |
Indeed. They need a way to perform fast testing on huge numbers but both are unlikely at the moment. SB | |
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Coronavirus on 11:16 - Mar 2 with 3045 views | DebsyAngel |
Coronavirus on 10:20 - Mar 2 by StokieBlue | Although the key word there if confirmed. It takes weeks to show symptoms and people are contagious before they do. The number of infected globally is likely far higher than the official numbers. Testing also takes days for each person. SB |
I am terrified I will get it. This useless government could have stopped ALL travel into and out of this country and then it could have been contained. There is no need to travel for work - do they still not do video conferences and of course Skype now? Business could still be done. I hate how some people (the fit and young) are treating this as a joke. As people on here know, I have been ill over a year now and no doctor has a clue what is wrong with me. I get sore throats and sneezing and feel so weak every single day - how am I meant to know if I have this virus from someone I have shared the bus or a train with in the last few weeks? Or that person next to you in a shop queue who is coughing everywhere hasn't got this? This vaccine they are testing is going to take months to get the green light and by then it maybe too late for old or chronically ill people. I feel like I am going to be imprisoned in my home, and never able to even go up town or get to matches etc now. I am sure people will have a good laugh at this. People don;t ask to have a weak immune system. | | | |
Coronavirus on 11:17 - Mar 2 with 3034 views | Pinewoodblue |
Coronavirus on 10:15 - Mar 2 by Westover | I live in the Algarve and as far as I know we don't have any conformed cases yet. |
Two reported today. | |
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Coronavirus on 11:19 - Mar 2 with 3028 views | StokieBlue |
Coronavirus on 11:16 - Mar 2 by DebsyAngel | I am terrified I will get it. This useless government could have stopped ALL travel into and out of this country and then it could have been contained. There is no need to travel for work - do they still not do video conferences and of course Skype now? Business could still be done. I hate how some people (the fit and young) are treating this as a joke. As people on here know, I have been ill over a year now and no doctor has a clue what is wrong with me. I get sore throats and sneezing and feel so weak every single day - how am I meant to know if I have this virus from someone I have shared the bus or a train with in the last few weeks? Or that person next to you in a shop queue who is coughing everywhere hasn't got this? This vaccine they are testing is going to take months to get the green light and by then it maybe too late for old or chronically ill people. I feel like I am going to be imprisoned in my home, and never able to even go up town or get to matches etc now. I am sure people will have a good laugh at this. People don;t ask to have a weak immune system. |
"This useless government could have stopped ALL travel into and out of this country and then it could have been contained." Nobody is going to laugh at your circumstances but you also have to understand that whilst being worried what you are suggesting isn't really a viable way forward. I am sure you know that deep down but are just worried. SB [Post edited 2 Mar 2020 11:20]
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Coronavirus on 11:21 - Mar 2 with 3014 views | StokieBlue |
Coronavirus on 11:17 - Mar 2 by Pinewoodblue | Two reported today. |
Those were in Porto. Quite a long way from the Algarve but it's getting to the point that it's basically everywhere anyway. Reported confirmed cases are about 2 weeks behind when people actually got it. SB | |
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Coronavirus on 11:32 - Mar 2 with 2973 views | DebsyAngel |
Coronavirus on 11:19 - Mar 2 by StokieBlue | "This useless government could have stopped ALL travel into and out of this country and then it could have been contained." Nobody is going to laugh at your circumstances but you also have to understand that whilst being worried what you are suggesting isn't really a viable way forward. I am sure you know that deep down but are just worried. SB [Post edited 2 Mar 2020 11:20]
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Maybe you are right Stokie, I have terrible anxiety and never being well just pours fuel on the fire. I know some on here laugh at me and roll their eyes, but I wish I was fit and well then I would not worry so much. | | | |
Coronavirus on 11:39 - Mar 2 with 2954 views | giant_stow |
Coronavirus on 11:32 - Mar 2 by DebsyAngel | Maybe you are right Stokie, I have terrible anxiety and never being well just pours fuel on the fire. I know some on here laugh at me and roll their eyes, but I wish I was fit and well then I would not worry so much. |
Don't put yourself down - it's natural to worry about this. I'm concerned aboiut a freind with a weak immune system, but there are steps you and her can take to minimise the risks at least. | |
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Coronavirus on 11:41 - Mar 2 with 2946 views | itfcjoe |
Coronavirus on 11:16 - Mar 2 by DebsyAngel | I am terrified I will get it. This useless government could have stopped ALL travel into and out of this country and then it could have been contained. There is no need to travel for work - do they still not do video conferences and of course Skype now? Business could still be done. I hate how some people (the fit and young) are treating this as a joke. As people on here know, I have been ill over a year now and no doctor has a clue what is wrong with me. I get sore throats and sneezing and feel so weak every single day - how am I meant to know if I have this virus from someone I have shared the bus or a train with in the last few weeks? Or that person next to you in a shop queue who is coughing everywhere hasn't got this? This vaccine they are testing is going to take months to get the green light and by then it maybe too late for old or chronically ill people. I feel like I am going to be imprisoned in my home, and never able to even go up town or get to matches etc now. I am sure people will have a good laugh at this. People don;t ask to have a weak immune system. |
Is it not easier for you to self-isolate if concerned then for the all travel to and from the country to be stopped? I appreciate it isn't ideal, but bringing down the global travel business isn't exactly simple | |
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Coronavirus on 11:49 - Mar 2 with 2928 views | Guthrum |
Coronavirus on 11:16 - Mar 2 by DebsyAngel | I am terrified I will get it. This useless government could have stopped ALL travel into and out of this country and then it could have been contained. There is no need to travel for work - do they still not do video conferences and of course Skype now? Business could still be done. I hate how some people (the fit and young) are treating this as a joke. As people on here know, I have been ill over a year now and no doctor has a clue what is wrong with me. I get sore throats and sneezing and feel so weak every single day - how am I meant to know if I have this virus from someone I have shared the bus or a train with in the last few weeks? Or that person next to you in a shop queue who is coughing everywhere hasn't got this? This vaccine they are testing is going to take months to get the green light and by then it maybe too late for old or chronically ill people. I feel like I am going to be imprisoned in my home, and never able to even go up town or get to matches etc now. I am sure people will have a good laugh at this. People don;t ask to have a weak immune system. |
By the time we knew it was a serious problem, it may well already have been too late to simply close the (air)ports. There is no vaccine, but what is making promising progress is the testing of antiretoviral drugs, derived from those used to treat HIV, which are showing some signs of success as a treatment. Plus it should be ready sooner. | |
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Coronavirus on 11:50 - Mar 2 with 2921 views | DebsyAngel |
Coronavirus on 11:41 - Mar 2 by itfcjoe | Is it not easier for you to self-isolate if concerned then for the all travel to and from the country to be stopped? I appreciate it isn't ideal, but bringing down the global travel business isn't exactly simple |
I don;t go out much as it is - only medical appointments, home matches (and that has become less lately), and into town once a week for shopping. | | | |
Coronavirus on 11:57 - Mar 2 with 2879 views | Pinewoodblue |
Coronavirus on 11:49 - Mar 2 by Guthrum | By the time we knew it was a serious problem, it may well already have been too late to simply close the (air)ports. There is no vaccine, but what is making promising progress is the testing of antiretoviral drugs, derived from those used to treat HIV, which are showing some signs of success as a treatment. Plus it should be ready sooner. |
Instead of stopping all travel we need to question if self isolation is sufficient. Everyone advised to self isolate really ought to be tested but doubt we have the capability. | |
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Coronavirus on 12:02 - Mar 2 with 2850 views | Guthrum |
Coronavirus on 11:57 - Mar 2 by Pinewoodblue | Instead of stopping all travel we need to question if self isolation is sufficient. Everyone advised to self isolate really ought to be tested but doubt we have the capability. |
We don't have the capability. There is not yet a quick test. | |
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Coronavirus on 12:15 - Mar 2 with 2820 views | Pinewoodblue |
Coronavirus on 12:02 - Mar 2 by Guthrum | We don't have the capability. There is not yet a quick test. |
We are testing more people than they are in US | |
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Coronavirus on 12:21 - Mar 2 with 2786 views | Guthrum |
Coronavirus on 12:15 - Mar 2 by Pinewoodblue | We are testing more people than they are in US |
That says more about the USA than us! | |
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Coronavirus on 12:28 - Mar 2 with 2759 views | allezlesbleus | The main point of my original post was the lack of clarity. Surely it would make more sense for the French (in my case) government to issue a notice to all schools in the country (or at least specific regions) rather than 1 school saying this and the next 1 saying something different. Since my earlier post, I have received a text from my son's school saying that pupils who have visited "high risk areas" must stay away. | | | |
Coronavirus on 14:17 - Mar 2 with 2618 views | Westover | I've just taken my other half to Faro Airport, she will be in the UK from between 4 and 6 weeks looking after her daughter who had an operation, so a bit of a worry as to weather she will be able to get back as who knows what's going to happen in the next few weeks ahead. | | | |
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