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The Coronavirus Thread

Discussion in 'Serious' started by d_stilgar, 13 Mar 2020.

  1. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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  2. ElThomsono

    ElThomsono Multimodder

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    It's laudable that you're working on such things but I would heed the advice regarding face masks in that if worn incorrectly they can do more harm than good; not only in being a place for the virus to collect, but in giving people a false sense of safety.
     
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  3. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    I was under the impression they are best worn by people with the virus so as not to spread it.

    If you haven't then, like you say, they help to collect it as they get damp pretty quick.

    Although, i guess they stop you touching your face.

    Edit: unless they're proper, fitted masks
     
  4. fix-the-spade

    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    Well the youngest daughter of my mum's best friend is the first person I know to be a confirmed case. She'll be fine (early 20s, fit and healthy) but she's under house arrest in France until further notice so her mum is doing her nut about it, as mums do.

    Of course, any good business knows that building trust with your prospective customers and neighbours is extremely important. They know that down the line they can use this to get better protection from the police and it leaves them more likely to get what they want/need through asking people nicely instead of violence, which protects them even more. It works for Walmart and HSBC after all.
     
  5. TheBlackSwordsMan

    TheBlackSwordsMan Over the Hills and Far Away

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    Many hospitals on the other side of the border asked the help of the public, they need masks and gladly accept sewn ones.
    Their primary purpose is to capture bodily fluid leaving the wearer and to prevent spreading.
     
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  6. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Awesome, I guess if they use those in cases of just stopping bodily fluid then that frees up ones that can work as a covid barrier for where they're needed most.

    :thumb:
     
  7. Anfield

    Anfield Multimodder

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    Week two of working from home:
    Caught myself wiping down all door handles and light switches with bleach despite living alone...
    Descent into madness going as planned.
     
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  8. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Pull up a chair mate
     
  9. Mister_Tad

    Mister_Tad Will work for nuts Super Moderator

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    Anyone else have an NHS text?

    "You must follow Government advice and stay at home. You may receive more detailed advice re your health condition soon. Visit www.nhs.uk"

    This is the first I'm hearing of my health condition... unless this is just a blanket text?
    I was taking some meds that I've been advised to stop if possible, so perhaps it's related to that if not?
     
  10. ElThomsono

    ElThomsono Multimodder

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    Mine said:

    "GOV.UK CORONAVIRUS ALERT New rules in force now: you must stay at home. More info & exemptions at gov.uk/coronavirus Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives."
     
  11. Big Elf

    Big Elf Oh no! Not another f----ing elf!

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    I've had 4 texts in 2 days from the NHS Coronavirus Service and 1 from UK_Gov. I haven't had the NHS letter yet though.
     
  12. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    I didn't get it, maybe the Virgin SMS system is having a lie down.
     
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  13. RedFlames

    RedFlames ...is not a Belgian football team

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    I haven't got one either [on o2]
     
  14. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    It landed literally 2 minutes ago, they must read my posts here...
     
  15. Anfield

    Anfield Multimodder

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  16. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    I always forget how to link direct to specific posts
     
  17. Arboreal

    Arboreal Keeper of the Electric Currants

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    Go to the post number bottom right. Right click on it and copy the link :geek:. Used it earlier
     
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    Not just your posts, your ISP knows everything.... :p:
     
  19. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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  20. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Ah ha, that's why i was faffing as i'm on my phone - seemed to just put a link up rather than the post.

    Ta.
     

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