Coronavirus Outbreak

[Wildcat777]

Any news on Xerri? Would be known by now. All the hush, hush. Its like the calm before the storm? Some big news brewing???

 

[Wildcat777]

I have a feeling a game or 2 may not fo ahead.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Domestic

Ink. I have a business in Pasig-Ortigas and live here. They have quarantined Metro Manila for 30 days and that means no one can come in or out unless for work. Last Friday there were 3 reported cases . Today there are 57. Not sure if you are going to province but that is relatively safe at the moment. If going to Metro Manila then forget it as I think there are a high number of unreported cases and it is going to explode. Thats why they locked it down now.

Yeah.... Our trip is off. Our domestic travel there all cancelled though the flights to and from Manila are not meaning a refund looks unlikely... Bastds ?

We have two staff being tested now. One on the floor above, the other sits in the workstation 2 metres from me. I am probably a bit better placed than most because I keep myself fit. We had a couple of breakdowns of female staff.

 

[Wildcat777]

Re the the Unwanted excess toilet rolls. Should create a drop off at St Vinnies or similar and then be redistributed for free to those without. The Australian thing to do!

 

[Wildcat777]

National emergency declared in the US. Wonder what that hick Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon supporter who called it a hoax created by the democrats is thinking now 🤔

And Mundine and his fellow supports, the tool.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Re the the Unwanted excess toilet rolls. Should create a drop off at St Vinnies or similar and then be redistributed for free to those without. The Australian thing to do!

I think the next time you want to judge anyone seeking asylum out of life or death situations, just remember, we were prepared to kill each other over toilet paper.

 

[hammertime]

There are some simple things that HK does, like plastic film over lift buttons, so that it’s easy to sanitise.

I didn't realise lift buttons were difficult to sanitise? Why can't you just wipe them with disinfectant?

Things start to go overboard in this regard, I mean lift buttons? What about every other public surface in existence, are folks going to walk around opening things with a foot press or elbow or wave at a scanner, just to avoid germs?

Sure as hell don't touch money if germs are a problem, also don't talk to anyone, or shake hands - no no, that's instant transferal. We can all then add to the immuno-weaknesses that already might exist because some mums excessively disinfect their house and kids don't get a proper dose of bugs in their childhood.

This mentality is why Australia isn't going to do well through this.

The "Yeah, nah, she'll be right". Will make you tougher kind of response. Bud, that's why there will be a vaccination eventually built to ensure our immune systems can cope.

I mean, where do you draw the line? Would SARS landing in Australia mean that we start doing some smart things? Ebola?

High-touch surfaces such as lift buttons, public toilet doors (keep them open) all helps. You could label it soft. Label it an overreaction. But I would prefer to go with facts rather than a uncorrelated assumption about cleanliness causing auto-immune issues. Sounds all a bit anti-vax!

It is an over reaction though . Running around like chicken little is mental . Even at its worse it is only affecting a small percentage of the population. Kids are immune , relatively young people will experience mild symptoms, even the over 65s have a small percentage of the total population affected.
Cleary your hands , follow basic hygiene and she will be right . And if you have a preexisting respiratory or heart problem , than yea be more diligent . Otherwise it’s business as usual .

Yep. Business as usual.

My point was valid at the time based on the information at the time. Authorities are erring on the side of caution. Everything I said was true though . If you’re relatively healthy it’s equivalent to a mild flu or a strong cold . Going mental over toilet paper is embarrassing.

um, no it wasn't valid. You had a dig when I suggested measures around high touch surfaces. Hong Kong and Singapore have learned from these scenarios. Labeling those things they are doing as an overreaction shows how messed up were going to be.

yes, toilet paper is an overreaction. That's not what we were talking about though.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Our fearless leader fails again
Dutton gets corona - was with the PM 2 days ago in a closed room, PM is out at the footy this weekend with thousands of people.
How dumb is our PM - seriously....

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Our fearless leader fails again
Dutton gets corona - was with the PM 2 days ago in a closed room, PM is out at the footy this weekend with thousands of people.
How dumb is our PM - seriously....

It’s like Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon. Has come in contact with several people who have been quarantined and at least one confirmed positive. But the alpha male he is, refuses to get tested. And if that isn’t enough, at the press conference to announce a national emergency due to a deadly virus, he’s shaking hands. I saw a pic (not sure if legit, so will reserve judgement) of Dutton meeting a few days go, with among others Ivanka. Not sure if it’s bravado or retardation at this point. Maybe both.

Compare that to Justin Trudeau whose wife was infected, and went straight into lockdown.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What is going on? Our local Coles at Caringbah has no paper toweling, no flour and very few 2 minute noodles. These morons who are panic buying ensure others are deprived of their fair share. I felt compassion for this old lady at the Coles checkout distressed because all the grubs had taken the toilet paper. In the end, we delivered some rolls from home to help her.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What is going on? Our local Coles at Caringbah has no paper toweling, no flour and very few 2 minute noodles. These morons who are panic buying ensure others are deprived of their fair share. I felt compassion for this old lady at the Coles checkout distressed because all the grubs had taken the toilet paper. In the end, we delivered some rolls from home to help her.

I was at in line at Aldi yesterday, and 3 women were in front of me buying 20kgs of flour.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What is going on? Our local Coles at Caringbah has no paper toweling, no flour and very few 2 minute noodles. These morons who are panic buying ensure others are deprived of their fair share. I felt compassion for this old lady at the Coles checkout distressed because all the grubs had taken the toilet paper. In the end, we delivered some rolls from home to help her.

I was at in line at Aldi yesterday, and 3 women were in front of me buying 20kgs of flour.

Don't they feel shame?

 

[cktiger]

What is going on? Our local Coles at Caringbah has no paper toweling, no flour and very few 2 minute noodles. These morons who are panic buying ensure others are deprived of their fair share. I felt compassion for this old lady at the Coles checkout distressed because all the grubs had taken the toilet paper. In the end, we delivered some rolls from home to help her.

I was at in line at Aldi yesterday, and 3 women were in front of me buying 20kgs of flour.

Don't they feel shame?

Too stupid to feel any shame.

 

[innsaneink]

What is going on? Our local Coles at Caringbah has no paper toweling, no flour and very few 2 minute noodles. These morons who are panic buying ensure others are deprived of their fair share. I felt compassion for this old lady at the Coles checkout distressed because all the grubs had taken the toilet paper. In the end, we delivered some rolls from home to help her.

Respect mate... Some humanity in a sea of greed... Well done

I saw a woman in a motorised wheelchair looking helpless in the empty toilet roll aisle... Very sad

 

[bathursttiger1]

Hudson Odoi from Chelsea FC tests positive

EPL have to stop the comp now

Don't worry about stopping the comp old mate 1 case of coronavirus tested positive in Kingaroy and Rockhampton ….its sneaking up on you pal...get ready to self isolate...

Here where Iam in NSW Southern Highlands apparently 7 people have been tested based on Hospital info,,,,not sure of outcome yet....

My wife was at the doctors yesterday, and the patient before her was taken to the hospital with suspected Coronavirus.
This is the second case in Bathurst, there have been 3 cases in Orange.

 

[Geo]

Just think in our youth the best thing you could do with excess dunny rolls was toilet paper's someone's house..generally a Manly supporter..

Well done @pawsandclaws1 ..nice work

 

[Tim Sheens]

National emergency declared in the US. Wonder what that hick Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon supporter who called it a hoax created by the democrats is thinking now 🤔

That the guy is still the saviour, as they have TDS, particularly so the ones that carry on about the 2020, 2024, 2028 etcetera dynasty crap.
Terrible response by him, but to others outside of the deranged or white supremacists, his own Scotty from marketing fire response like moment is playing out in the minds of the masses.

Many people losing friends and family over these and the coming months won't be in the mood for forgiving his egocentric actions in the face of an emergency.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

There are some simple things that HK does, like plastic film over lift buttons, so that it’s easy to sanitise.

I didn't realise lift buttons were difficult to sanitise? Why can't you just wipe them with disinfectant?

Things start to go overboard in this regard, I mean lift buttons? What about every other public surface in existence, are folks going to walk around opening things with a foot press or elbow or wave at a scanner, just to avoid germs?

Sure as hell don't touch money if germs are a problem, also don't talk to anyone, or shake hands - no no, that's instant transferal. We can all then add to the immuno-weaknesses that already might exist because some mums excessively disinfect their house and kids don't get a proper dose of bugs in their childhood.

This mentality is why Australia isn't going to do well through this.

The "Yeah, nah, she'll be right". Will make you tougher kind of response. Bud, that's why there will be a vaccination eventually built to ensure our immune systems can cope.

I mean, where do you draw the line? Would SARS landing in Australia mean that we start doing some smart things? Ebola?

High-touch surfaces such as lift buttons, public toilet doors (keep them open) all helps. You could label it soft. Label it an overreaction. But I would prefer to go with facts rather than a uncorrelated assumption about cleanliness causing auto-immune issues. Sounds all a bit anti-vax!

It is an over reaction though . Running around like chicken little is mental . Even at its worse it is only affecting a small percentage of the population. Kids are immune , relatively young people will experience mild symptoms, even the over 65s have a small percentage of the total population affected.
Cleary your hands , follow basic hygiene and she will be right . And if you have a preexisting respiratory or heart problem , than yea be more diligent . Otherwise it’s business as usual .

Yep. Business as usual.

My point was valid at the time based on the information at the time. Authorities are erring on the side of caution. Everything I said was true though . If you’re relatively healthy it’s equivalent to a mild flu or a strong cold . Going mental over toilet paper is embarrassing.

um, no it wasn't valid. You had a dig when I suggested measures around high touch surfaces. Hong Kong and Singapore have learned from these scenarios. Labeling those things they are doing as an overreaction shows how messed up were going to be.

yes, toilet paper is an overreaction. That's not what we were talking about though.

Mate you’re delusional! I literally said in that reply to follow all basic hygiene and you’ll be right . I was ? referring to the mass panic out there . which IS an Over reaction .
Even the biggest panic merchant experts , Are all saying for 99% of the population it’s no harsher than a mild flu.
Everyone needs to calm the hell down , follow basic hygiene( there I said it again just for you ) , and if you’re in the small minority who are most at risk , take due care.
You’re carrying on !

 

[Papacito]

PM says he isn't gong to the Sharks game only because it might be "misinterpreted"?

Is this bloke for real?

Seriously... just tell the country you're going to play it safe and watch it from your living room with a large Dominos Hawaiian and a couple of longnecks instead of looking like a bratty five year old.


Source: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/pm-warns-of-challenging-months-ahead-c-742482

 

[Papacito]

There are some simple things that HK does, like plastic film over lift buttons, so that it’s easy to sanitise.

I didn't realise lift buttons were difficult to sanitise? Why can't you just wipe them with disinfectant?

Things start to go overboard in this regard, I mean lift buttons? What about every other public surface in existence, are folks going to walk around opening things with a foot press or elbow or wave at a scanner, just to avoid germs?

Sure as hell don't touch money if germs are a problem, also don't talk to anyone, or shake hands - no no, that's instant transferal. We can all then add to the immuno-weaknesses that already might exist because some mums excessively disinfect their house and kids don't get a proper dose of bugs in their childhood.

This mentality is why Australia isn't going to do well through this.

The "Yeah, nah, she'll be right". Will make you tougher kind of response. Bud, that's why there will be a vaccination eventually built to ensure our immune systems can cope.

I mean, where do you draw the line? Would SARS landing in Australia mean that we start doing some smart things? Ebola?

High-touch surfaces such as lift buttons, public toilet doors (keep them open) all helps. You could label it soft. Label it an overreaction. But I would prefer to go with facts rather than a uncorrelated assumption about cleanliness causing auto-immune issues. Sounds all a bit anti-vax!

It is an over reaction though . Running around like chicken little is mental . Even at its worse it is only affecting a small percentage of the population. Kids are immune , relatively young people will experience mild symptoms, even the over 65s have a small percentage of the total population affected.
Cleary your hands , follow basic hygiene and she will be right . And if you have a preexisting respiratory or heart problem , than yea be more diligent . Otherwise it’s business as usual .

Yep. Business as usual.

My point was valid at the time based on the information at the time. Authorities are erring on the side of caution. Everything I said was true though . If you’re relatively healthy it’s equivalent to a mild flu or a strong cold . Going mental over toilet paper is embarrassing.

um, no it wasn't valid. You had a dig when I suggested measures around high touch surfaces. Hong Kong and Singapore have learned from these scenarios. Labeling those things they are doing as an overreaction shows how messed up were going to be.

yes, toilet paper is an overreaction. That's not what we were talking about though.

Mate you’re delusional! I literally said in that reply to follow all basic hygiene and you’ll be right . I was ? referring to the mass panic out there . which IS an Over reaction .
Even the biggest panic merchant experts , Are all saying for 99% of the population it’s no harsher than a mild flu.
Everyone needs to calm the hell down , follow basic hygiene( there I said it again just for you ) , and if you’re in the small minority who are most at risk , take due care.
You’re carrying on !

Basic hygiene and staying calm are both good suggestions. But, covid is not the same as the seasonal flu.

The death rate is 3.5% vs 0.1% in the seasonal flu. In over 80s it's about 15%.

It's twice as infectious.

But what's really different about it is the number of people that end up in hospital.

Nobody knows why, but 40-50% of serious cases where people end up in hospital on a ventilator are under 50s.

This is exactly what's happening in Italy at the moment. The hospitals are so full that doctors have been told to adopt wartime triage measures (i.e decide who they're going to let die).