I read new science articles on the virus everyday and how the latest discoveries are shaping our treatment of COVID.
Do the conspiracy theorists really believe that all these governments would virtually bankrupt their economies for years to come just to pull sort of half-arsed Illuminati stunt?
It is not man-made it is one of many zoonotic diseases and can be lethal to the vulnerable and old (not to mention the long term damage it has done so so many) and the numbers are as accurate as can be expected.
When the vaccines come I just hope many of the anti vaxxers will change their bloody minds for the sake of their elderly/sick relatives.
Or they will keep the virus circulating far longer than it should especially in America and it's a horrible lonely way to die.
May all be true. But when was such a "fuss" last made about a zoonotic disease.
I guess the "fuss" made about this one is what makes some people not buy into it. They can't believe it's happening in the way it appears to be.
The last time there was a major pandemic there was no social media - it's as simple as that.
JP said
Nov 19 8:21 PM, 2020
John Doe wrote:
I read new science articles on the virus everyday and how the latest discoveries are shaping our treatment of COVID.
Do the conspiracy theorists really believe that all these governments would virtually bankrupt their economies for years to come just to pull sort of half-arsed Illuminati stunt?
It is not man-made it is one of many zoonotic diseases and can be lethal to the vulnerable and old (not to mention the long term damage it has done to so many) and the numbers are as accurate as can be expected.
When the vaccines come I just hope many of the anti vaxxers will change their bloody minds for the sake of their elderly/sick relatives.
Or they will keep the virus circulating far longer than it should especially in America and it's a horrible and lonely way to die.
-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 19th of November 2020 08:18:02 PM
Also do you not believe Italian scientists who claim the virus was around from at least last September in Italy. Or are China just lying about the origin and start date of the virus.
It's all very interesting if may be nothing else.
John Doe said
Nov 19 8:27 PM, 2020
JP wrote:
John Doe wrote:
I read new science articles on the virus everyday and how the latest discoveries are shaping our treatment of COVID.
Do the conspiracy theorists really believe that all these governments would virtually bankrupt their economies for years to come just to pull sort of half-arsed Illuminati stunt?
It is not man-made it is one of many zoonotic diseases and can be lethal to the vulnerable and old (not to mention the long term damage it has done to so many) and the numbers are as accurate as can be expected.
When the vaccines come I just hope many of the anti vaxxers will change their bloody minds for the sake of their elderly/sick relatives.
Or they will keep the virus circulating far longer than it should especially in America and it's a horrible and lonely way to die.
-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 19th of November 2020 08:18:02 PM
Also do you not believe Italian scientists who claim the virus was around from at least last September in Italy. Or are China just lying about the origin and start date of the virus.
It's all very interesting if may be nothing else.
The evidence is ambiguous as best although I would not put it past the Chinese to keep the real origin date about the virus to themselves.
Syl said
Nov 20 5:42 PM, 2020
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
JP said
Nov 20 5:57 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Himself and the CMO had previously said that.
So I'll hold them to that. :D
John Doe said
Nov 20 7:32 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Let's hope so.
Maddog said
Nov 21 2:37 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Fauci is saying widespread vaccines should start in April. Take a few months for enough people to get them for herd immunity.
Syl said
Nov 21 3:15 PM, 2020
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Fauci is saying widespread vaccines should start in April. Take a few months for enough people to get them for herd immunity.
Good news daily now coming out about vaccinations.
It's light at the end of the tunnel....and that's good news in itself.
Maddog said
Nov 21 3:36 PM, 2020
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Syl said
Nov 21 3:54 PM, 2020
Maddog wrote:
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Is that your 'mean' sister?
I honestly think when someone we love is in hospital it's good news to have someone 'mean' on your side...they get the info and also get things done quicker.
Sincerely hope you both get over the virus quickly. x
Anonymous said
Nov 21 3:57 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Fauci is saying widespread vaccines should start in April. Take a few months for enough people to get them for herd immunity.
Good news daily now coming out about vaccinations.
It's light at the end of the tunnel....and that's good news in itself.
I trust the science. 90-95% vaccine efficacy? I’ll take those odds, cos it sure beats the alternative like maybe ending up under a ventilator.
As you say, things are looking brighter. And knowing that should make it psychologically easier for folks to hold on just a bit longer & do what’s right to keep themselves & others safe.
Syl said
Nov 21 4:07 PM, 2020
Hopefully it will, and the people who have been following the guidelines, and the poor people who have been isolated or shielded for many months, hopefully life will soon (maybe next spring) be back closer to normality.
This lockdown has been a lot harder than the first one for us....obviously because of the weather, but it wont last, the weeks are oddly rushing past.
Maddog said
Nov 21 4:47 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Is that your 'mean' sister?
I honestly think when someone we love is in hospital it's good news to have someone 'mean' on your side...they get the info and also get things done quicker.
Sincerely hope you both get over the virus quickly. x
No, this is my crybaby sister. The mean is too mean for covid I imagine.
And she didnt go to the hospital after the first day. She stayed in the background fighting the hospital, and doing her mean stuff.
So she wasnt around my mom when she was positive.
Maddog said
Nov 21 4:50 PM, 2020
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Thinking beyond Christmas, which is still uncertain, Matt Hancock has just announced on the latest Downing Street update, that he is getting more optimistic that things will be getting back to normal come next Spring.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Fauci is saying widespread vaccines should start in April. Take a few months for enough people to get them for herd immunity.
Good news daily now coming out about vaccinations.
It's light at the end of the tunnel....and that's good news in itself.
I trust the science. 90-95% vaccine efficacy? I’ll take those odds, cos it sure beats the alternative like maybe ending up under a ventilator.
As you say, things are looking brighter. And knowing that should make it psychologically easier for folks to hold on just a bit longer & do what’s right to keep themselves & others safe.
At 90% this virus will die out in a few months. Between those of us with some immunity because we had it, and the vaccine, we should be doing well by June.
Fingers crossed.
JP said
Nov 21 7:39 PM, 2020
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Is that your 'mean' sister?
I honestly think when someone we love is in hospital it's good news to have someone 'mean' on your side...they get the info and also get things done quicker.
Sincerely hope you both get over the virus quickly. x
No, this is my crybaby sister. The mean is too mean for covid I imagine.
And she didnt go to the hospital after the first day. She stayed in the background fighting the hospital, and doing her mean stuff.
So she wasnt around my mom when she was positive.
Would the "mean" sister go for you if she hears you call your other sister a crybay. I bet you dare not say that when she's around.
Sisters do tend to stick together like that. :D
Maddog said
Nov 21 8:04 PM, 2020
JP wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Is that your 'mean' sister?
I honestly think when someone we love is in hospital it's good news to have someone 'mean' on your side...they get the info and also get things done quicker.
Sincerely hope you both get over the virus quickly. x
No, this is my crybaby sister. The mean is too mean for covid I imagine.
And she didnt go to the hospital after the first day. She stayed in the background fighting the hospital, and doing her mean stuff.
So she wasnt around my mom when she was positive.
Would the "mean" sister go for you if she hears you call your other sister a crybay. I bet you dare not say that when she's around.
Sisters do tend to stick together like that. :D
Nah. She would agree with me. I told you, shes mean.
John Doe said
Nov 21 8:06 PM, 2020
Syl wrote:
Hopefully it will, and the people who have been following the guidelines, and the poor people who have been isolated or shielded for many months, hopefully life will soon (maybe next spring) be back closer to normality. This lockdown has been a lot harder than the first one for us....obviously because of the weather, but it wont last, the weeks are oddly rushing past.
The vaccines cant come soon enough as this second wave is brutal, 11,000 deaths day worldwide now and it's going insane in the US atm.
Fingers crossed everyone.
JP said
Nov 21 8:29 PM, 2020
Maddog wrote:
JP wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Is that your 'mean' sister?
I honestly think when someone we love is in hospital it's good news to have someone 'mean' on your side...they get the info and also get things done quicker.
Sincerely hope you both get over the virus quickly. x
No, this is my crybaby sister. The mean is too mean for covid I imagine.
And she didnt go to the hospital after the first day. She stayed in the background fighting the hospital, and doing her mean stuff.
So she wasnt around my mom when she was positive.
Would the "mean" sister go for you if she hears you call your other sister a crybay. I bet you dare not say that when she's around.
Sisters do tend to stick together like that. :D
Nah. She would agree with me. I told you, shes mean.
Syl said
Nov 25 11:13 AM, 2020
So it's been decided...over Christmas three families can get together for five days, which means if you have three big families there could be 20 or more people in one house over the festive period.
Good idea or not?
Anonymous said
Nov 25 11:22 AM, 2020
Syl wrote:
So it's been decided...over Christmas three families can get together for five days, which means if you have three big families there could be 20 or more people in one house over the festive period. Good idea or not?
Did they say anything about a lockdown after Syl? I don't feel able to go through another lockdown just to get a Christmas.
The last time there was a major pandemic there was no social media - it's as simple as that.
Also do you not believe Italian scientists who claim the virus was around from at least last September in Italy. Or are China just lying about the origin and start date of the virus.
It's all very interesting if may be nothing else.
The evidence is ambiguous as best although I would not put it past the Chinese to keep the real origin date about the virus to themselves.
That is the best news I have heard about this pandemic for months.
Himself and the CMO had previously said that.
So I'll hold them to that. :D
Let's hope so.
Fauci is saying widespread vaccines should start in April. Take a few months for enough people to get them for herd immunity.
Good news daily now coming out about vaccinations.
It's light at the end of the tunnel....and that's good news in itself.
Yes, it is good news. My sister tested positive yesterday. So it seems more and more likely that we got it from my mother as she visited her almost daily too, before she was put in the covid ward. We were not allowed to visit my mother together and hadn't seen each other in weeks.
Of course its blowing up like crazy here, so we could have gotten it in a lot of places I guess.
-- Edited by Maddog on Saturday 21st of November 2020 03:37:18 PM
Is that your 'mean' sister?
I honestly think when someone we love is in hospital it's good news to have someone 'mean' on your side...they get the info and also get things done quicker.
Sincerely hope you both get over the virus quickly. x
As you say, things are looking brighter. And knowing that should make it psychologically easier for folks to hold on just a bit longer & do what’s right to keep themselves & others safe.
This lockdown has been a lot harder than the first one for us....obviously because of the weather, but it wont last, the weeks are oddly rushing past.
No, this is my crybaby sister. The mean is too mean for covid I imagine.
And she didnt go to the hospital after the first day. She stayed in the background fighting the hospital, and doing her mean stuff.
So she wasnt around my mom when she was positive.
At 90% this virus will die out in a few months. Between those of us with some immunity because we had it, and the vaccine, we should be doing well by June.
Fingers crossed.
Would the "mean" sister go for you if she hears you call your other sister a crybay. I bet you dare not say that when she's around.
Sisters do tend to stick together like that. :D
Nah. She would agree with me. I told you, shes mean.
The vaccines cant come soon enough as this second wave is brutal, 11,000 deaths day worldwide now and it's going insane in the US atm.
Fingers crossed everyone.
Good idea or not?
Did they say anything about a lockdown after Syl? I don't feel able to go through another lockdown just to get a Christmas.