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Not wishing to scare anyone that already understands the magnitude of the problems we face. But if you don’t think it’s going to be that bad and have not drastically altered your behaviours then please listen to this upset and angry doctor talk about his experiences and fears for what is just around the corner.

This is scary. We should have been in lockdown a week ago at least. If you as a government are slow to react and take it seriously, the general public will be the same and it will spread quicker.

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Inserting images is hard!

That says that the government has brokered a deal with the three major network providers to give everyone free calls and internet for a month, as well as opening up additional channels to improve bandwidth.

They also changed the network display names to “STAY HOME” a few weeks ago! That one is just creepy somehow.
 
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thereisonlyoneno7 said:
To be fair to Boris, this is why he had to shut the pubs. From the BBC:

"Forcing pubs to close was the wrong decision.

"I think the public are very resilient, especially the British, we are known for our stiff upper lip. I think, let the public decide what they want to do.

"If the older generation, the younger generation, they want to go to bars and restaurants, let them. At least give them the option.

"By me working, that's down to me, that's my risk. If the older generation want to come in for a beer, that's at their risk.

"I understand why they've done it and hopefully it brings a quicker resolution to the end of the virus, but I just think let people do what they want to do. It's locking people up for a minimum of 12 weeks, it is like prison.

"What you see on the news in other countries, you don't expect it to happen in England, you don't expect it to happen in Royal Tunbridge Wells."


So basically screw you everyone, let us stay open. It's 'their choice'. But it isn't their choice. They may catch it and then wipe out a family by passing it on. Selfish twats.

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I read that . Utterly disgusting attitude .

I was waiting for him to say how the Fuzzy Wuzzies Don’t like it up em <doh>
 
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Kaito said:
Not being a great fan of the Tory government , I am astonished at the depth of the financial support they have assured citizens of this country. It is what they should do, no question about that, but the important thing is they have done it, and done it far beyond what many of us imagined they would do.

I am very pleased that for once, the less well off are not being abandoned but are being supported in a meaningful way.

Thank you Boris. I take my hat of to you for doing this for all those who need it.
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I don't want to make this a political debate, as this clearly transcends party politics, but I can't help wondering what the Conservatives in general, and the Tory press in particular, would be saying, if the Corona virus had occurred, and any of these measures had been introduced, under a Labour government.

There would be claims of 'Magic money trees' and 'Impinging personal freedoms', and everyone would blame the left-wing loonies.
 
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I don't like the way everyone seems to be moaning about their personal circumstance on the news this morning. We are living in unprecedented times, there will be hardship & pain. But we have to strive forward now, working for one another. Helping our communities, and paying special attention to the elderly & vulnerable. No point just moaning about everything and sinking into some sort of depression, now is the time to rise, and make good a bad situation. Today represents something new for me, and I'm a little scared. I'm ready for a few knock downs, but I'm not giving up. I hate change more than most, if I can adapt anyone can. Keep your faith.
 
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----HistoryRepeating---- said:
I don't like the way everyone seems to be moaning about their personal circumstance on the news this morning. We are living in unprecedented times, there will be hardship & pain. But we have to strive forward now, working for one another. Helping our communities, and paying special attention to the elderly & vulnerable. No point just moaning about everything and sinking into some sort of depression, now is the time to rise, and make good a bad situation. Today represents something new for me, and I'm a little scared. I'm ready for a few knock downs, but I'm not giving up. I hate change more than most, if I can adapt anyone can. Keep your faith.
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You'll be praising Pompey next! or is that a step too far, even in these worrying times?
 
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tomw24 said:
I went to Tesco this morning and...…….









































……..EVERYTHING WAS IN STOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<yikes> <yikes> <party> <party>
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I was going to go but woke up late :(


I've heard that Tesco will be doing a 'nhs hour' tomorrow though so will probably take advantage of that.
 
Lemons and Oranges said:
I don't want to make this a political debate, as this clearly transcends party politics, but I can't help wondering what the Conservatives in general, and the Tory press in particular, would be saying, if the Corona virus had occurred, and any of these measures had been introduced, under a Labour government.

There would be claims of 'Magic money trees' and 'Impinging personal freedoms', and everyone would blame the left-wing loonies.
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Sorry mate but clearly you do want it to be political.
 
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----HistoryRepeating---- said:
I don't like the way everyone seems to be moaning about their personal circumstance on the news this morning. We are living in unprecedented times, there will be hardship & pain. But we have to strive forward now, working for one another. Helping our communities, and paying special attention to the elderly & vulnerable. No point just moaning about everything and sinking into some sort of depression, now is the time to rise, and make good a bad situation. Today represents something new for me, and I'm a little scared. I'm ready for a few knock downs, but I'm not giving up. I hate change more than most, if I can adapt anyone can. Keep your faith.
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[HASHTAG]#staypositive[/HASHTAG]
 
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