Barbe bleu 826 Posted March 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Peanuts said: If true that most of the country has already had the virus then that's got to be good news, presumably these 3.5 million antibody testing kits will be used to test this theory. It would certainly explain one statistic that has been puzzling me; that only 10% of our tests are positive. My understanding is that most of those tested are already ill in hospital so I'm surprised more aren't showing as infected. I thought pretty much the same. The ratio of positive to negative tests could be explained by the one is hospital being the last to get it and rest having recovered, but it does seem an oddity. Like you say, easily tested and easily dismissed. Which I fear it will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T 190 Posted March 25, 2020 Originally they were testing contacts who could have been potentially infected so the rate was only about 1% at the start but now because of testing capacity restrictions they are only testing people in hospital who will be sick and therefore more likely to test positive. Therefore the 10pc is a mix of the 1pc previously tested in a more general population and those sick in hospital who are likely to show a higher infection rate. Antibody testing will add a lot clearer overall picture of the impact and it is all just theory until more testing is performed. Just like we saw the vulnerable group revised as more actual data became available. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 638 Posted March 25, 2020 Just seen a Facebook video of what’s happening in Spain, hospitals now full, decisons being made about life or death, this is going to get very, very scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted March 25, 2020 It appears Prince Charles has the virus though Prince Edward did claim to have felt a little peculier over the weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 25, 2020 though Prince Edward did claim to have felt a little peculier over the weekend 19 is too old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted March 25, 2020 19 hours ago, Mello Yello said: Were you dressed like this?...... Black and white, how very dare you! Spot on apart from that though . . . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 25, 2020 58 minutes ago, Bill said: It appears Prince Charles has the virus though Prince Edward did claim to have felt a little peculier over the weekend Prince Andrew was allegedly feeling a little.... Although he claims to have been in Woking at the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 Great to see the volunteer army step up, brilliant effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, kick it off said: Prince Andrew was allegedly feeling a little.... Although he claims to have been in Woking at the time Andrew had an extremely high temperature made worse by his inability to sweat 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Bill said: It appears Prince Charles has the virus they are concerned about Camilla now she is looking a bit rough it has been reported probably equinne flu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bill said: they are concerned about Camilla now she is looking a bit rough it has been reported How can they tell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 25, 2020 Interesting by the way, that we can't be bothered to test doctors and nurses, but Charles managed to get tested for mild symptoms - NHS Scotland guidance is only testing those admitted to hospital with severe symptoms. One rule for us peasants.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, kick it off said: Interesting by the way, that we can't be bothered to test doctors and nurses, but Charles managed to get tested for mild symptoms - NHS Scotland guidance is only testing those admitted to hospital with severe symptoms. One rule for us peasants.... Perhaps he purchased a private test like the glitterati have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ian said: Perhaps he purchased a private test like the glitterati have? When he could scrounge one off the taxpayer? Why change the habits of a lifetime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 25, 2020 Because Charlie can afford it A community whose freehold land is owned by the Prince of Wales has complained about huge rent increases and an inability to buy their own land. The Duchy of Cornwall, which last year made £21m profit, owns and leases land on the Isles of Scilly. In recent years, some leaseholders have seen annual rent put up from less than £100 to over £7,000 by what one former MP called a "money-making machine". The Duchy said it set its fees following a "statutory formula". It said it did not sell freehold land to protect the islands' "unique character". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 25, 2020 Some interesting new info from New Scientist Mag https://www.newscientist.com/article/2238578-uk-has-enough-intensive-care-units-for-coronavirus-expert-predicts/#ixzz6Hi5sFgte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,519 Posted March 25, 2020 I read that too Ricardo. Little snippet that provides hope. I'm looking now at the daily number increases in relation to overall case numbers per country and the change in rate of increase. The US has high percentages as does Canada (over 20%) whilst Spain, the UK and Austria are also high. Italy's numbers are now slowing. So maybe they're at peak now and it will subside. If this is the case it still means a peak for us to come in 3/4 weeks depending on social distancing effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 Yep back to good old public health when the lock down is lifted, testing and contact tracing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 Some more good news 🚨🚨 Professor Sharon Peacock, Director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England, says antibody test could be ready for general public to be tested in Boots or at home within days "not weeks or months". Simple finger **** test.... Prof Peacock said the tests themselves are being tested in Oxford this week. If they do work people will be able to order them via Amazon to test themselves. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted March 25, 2020 Stay indoors people. Just stay indoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 25, 2020 Stay indoors people. Just stay indoors. Gardens are OK though. Spent another pleasant couple of hours sat in the sunshine and in my mind putting the world to right, scoring the goal that wins us the CL and wondering how to spend £157M winnings on Euromillions. Yes, I nodded off😴 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Bill said: they are concerned about Camilla now she is looking a bit rough it has been reported probably equinne flu He clearly doesn’t get too close to her or she would have it too, don’t blame him!! Edited March 25, 2020 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted March 25, 2020 4 hours ago, ron obvious said: A quick glance at Twitter would indicate that this is fake https://mobile.twitter.com/MidlandsXR/status/1242837988675137536 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted March 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, How I Wrote Elastic Man said: A quick glance at Twitter would indicate that this is fake https://mobile.twitter.com/MidlandsXR/status/1242837988675137536 Glance a bit closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted March 25, 2020 24 minutes ago, Ian said: Glance a bit closer. Thanks. Had another look https://mobile.twitter.com/XRebellionUK/status/1242759433916223488 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted March 25, 2020 Right wing Bots gonna right wing bot. Fake probably set up in Russia or funded by oil and coal lobbying groups. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted March 25, 2020 Had yet another look https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52039662 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 28 deaths today compared to 83 in England yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Van wink said: 28 deaths today compared to 83 in England yesterday. Seems remarkably low. Germany's jump up 47 UK serious or critical updated to 163 Edited March 25, 2020 by ricardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
