Fuzzar 1,825 Posted March 13, 2020 Can I suggest just the one? They're spreading like wildfire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 13, 2020 There will be many more threads in a few weeks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upo 91 Posted March 13, 2020 I'd agree otherwise, but since it is likely that there aren't many other topics to discuss in the future - and it could be a while - there may not be need for it. The pandemic is simply too big an issue to talk about in one thread. Good posts and information just gets buried, because people don't read more than a page or two back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,838 Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Van wink said: There will be many more threads in a few weeks They will decline as we die off🤧💀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ricardo said: They will decline as we die off🤧💀 Ain't you a doom and gloom merchant.😭 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 957 Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Fuzzar said: Can I suggest just the one? They're spreading like wildfire. That's the nature of viruses Perhaps you should self isolate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Fuzzar said: Can I suggest just the one? They're spreading like wildfire. I don't think there's going to be too much else to discuss over the next few months so may as well allow for multiple threads enabling more specific thread titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,058 Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) What I can't understand is that government scientists are saying they want a herd immunity (hence the strategy to let the spread of infection simply increase but hopefully gradually). Herd immunity equates to 60% getting the infection (and of course recovering) according to sources and today's R4. In some ways therefore, since reportedly 80% of folk experience mild symptoms, the logic is that we should catch this now and not take evasive measures at all (save for the elderly and vulnerable)? Otherwise, logic appears to indicate we might take / postpone a peak right through to the end of 2020 if folk are self-isolating. Any other alternative takes on this? Edited March 13, 2020 by sonyc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,838 Posted March 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, sonyc said: What I can't understand is that government scientists are saying they want a herd immunity (hence the strategy to let the spread of infection simply increase but hopefully gradually). Herd immunity equates to 60% getting the infection (and of course recovering) according to sources and today's R4. In some ways therefore, since reportedly 80% of folk experience mild symptoms, the logic is that we should catch this now and not take evasive measures at all (save for the elderly and vulnerable)? Otherwise, logic appears to indicate we might take / postpone a peak right through to the end of 2020 if folk are self-isolating. Any other alternative takes on this? Because a flood of cases would overwhelm hospitals. The CMO said no country in the world could cope with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,058 Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, ricardo said: Because a flood of cases would overwhelm hospitals. The CMO said no country in the world could cope with that. But they wouldn't though would they? That's my point Ricardo. They would stay inside having caught the infection and not attend hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,205 Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, sonyc said: What I can't understand is that government scientists are saying they want a herd immunity (hence the strategy to let the spread of infection simply increase but hopefully gradually). Herd immunity equates to 60% getting the infection (and of course recovering) according to sources and today's R4. In some ways therefore, since reportedly 80% of folk experience mild symptoms, the logic is that we should catch this now and not take evasive measures at all (save for the elderly and vulnerable)? Otherwise, logic appears to indicate we might take / postpone a peak right through to the end of 2020 if folk are self-isolating. Any other alternative takes on this? I think it's really a numbers game sonyc. There are about 65 million people in the UK. If 20% of them have the virus at the same time that's 13 million people. If 1% of those 13 million people die that's 130,000 people dying earlier than they otherwise would. If 20% of people experience serious symptoms and need hospital treatment that's 2.6 million people needing a hospital bed. Clearly those sorts of numbers are simply untenable - so doing everything possible to slow the spread of the virus and even out the rate at which people catch it is a necessity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, sonyc said: But they wouldn't though would they? That's my point Ricardo. They would stay inside having caught the infection and not attend hospital. Those who are seriously ill would need to go to hospital. It's those numbers they are trying to keep down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,058 Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Hillhead said: Those who are seriously ill would need to go to hospital. It's those numbers they are trying to keep down. Yep. That is my point. Only the seriously ill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, sonyc said: Yep. That is my point. Only the seriously ill. Yes. So keeping that number lower but sustained over a longer period of time is better than having many more seriously ill at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,838 Posted March 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, sonyc said: But they wouldn't though would they? That's my point Ricardo. They would stay inside having caught the infection and not attend hospital. Look at the figures, 20 percent require hospitalisation, 5 percent critical. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,058 Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: I think it's really a numbers game sonyc. There are about 65 million people in the UK. If 20% of them have the virus at the same time that's 13 million people. If 1% of those 13 million people die that's 130,000 people dying earlier than they otherwise would. If 20% of people experience serious symptoms and need hospital treatment that's 2.6 million people needing a hospital bed. Clearly those sorts of numbers are simply untenable - so doing everything possible to slow the spread of the virus and even out the rate at which people catch it is a necessity. Yes, I can see that Thirsty. They want to "flatten the sombrero". The scientists seem to be talking about future pandemics too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,838 Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, Hillhead said: Yes. So keeping that number lower but sustained over a longer period of time is better than having many more seriously ill at the same time. Sustaining it over a long period of time means people falling ill over a long period of time. Therefore you can't suspend the season for a month and think it will then be ok to restart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,058 Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hillhead said: Yes. So keeping that number lower but sustained over a longer period of time is better than having many more seriously ill at the same time. Yes I get that Hillhead. It means greater numbers overall though? As stated you would hope to flatten the curve but extend the numbers in so doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ricardo said: Sustaining it over a long period of time means people falling ill over a long period of time. Therefore you can't suspend the season for a month and think it will then be ok to restart. I don't expect that. My replies to sonyc were only concerning the virus, not the football. I think the season is gone now. 14 minutes ago, sonyc said: Yes I get that Hillhead. It means greater numbers overall though? As stated you would hope to flatten the curve but extend the numbers in so doing? My apologies I now realise what you mean. I'm not sure in what scenario more would end up with the virus but I do think it peaking more massively will be devastating. In truth I don't even think the government know whats best right now. Edited March 13, 2020 by Hillhead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,654 Posted March 13, 2020 The big unknown is the mortality rate. It's quite possible millions of people are exhibiting no symptoms, or insignificant ones. What's certain is that the sick & elderly are by far the most at risk. As one advisor said last night, we need to wrap them in cotton wool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,838 Posted March 13, 2020 Any complacency will be rapidly overtaken by events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) Everton, Watford and Bournemouth now self isolating Edited March 13, 2020 by JF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,838 Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ron obvious said: The big unknown is the mortality rate. It's quite possible millions of people are exhibiting no symptoms, or insignificant ones. What's certain is that the sick & elderly are by far the most at risk. As one advisor said last night, we need to wrap them in cotton wool. The cotton wool shelves are empty. Much like bog rolls😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,500 Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, ricardo said: They will decline as we die off🤧💀 Seance when?..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,058 Posted March 13, 2020 Several Watford players have been ill for a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,482 Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, sonyc said: Several Watford players have been ill for a few days. To be fair, that isn't abnormal, I imagine. The chances of it being coronavirus are slim but it's just that right now every club is taking extra precautions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted March 13, 2020 If we in this world, cannot cope with isolation for a month then the world hasn't progressed much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,654 Posted March 13, 2020 Sky saying all matches suspended till at least April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted March 13, 2020 Scotland V Wales rugby still going ahead. It will be difficult to form a scrum if you keep a metre apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 84 Posted March 13, 2020 I can see the rest of the season being written off.....quite how they'll handle that in terms of legal issues is another thing. Some people are requesting this season be null and void and start again next season....that could potentially cripple the EFL in terms of financial implications. Let's hope sensible heads prevail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites