It's actually 95% survive based on UK figures, but still better than 1in10. So do you think that's a viable option?
No but I am a key worker. I deliver for a supermarket and have been the whole time. I see how terrified people are of this disease every day. I see people who haven't left their house since March. They're wasting what little time they have. I spoke to a lady this week whose husband is in a care home. She would go in every day otherwise he wouldn't eat. When the lockdown hit they wouldn't let her in even though she lives alone and doesn't meet anyone. She was less of a risk than the nurses. She showed me pictures of how gaunt he became before they relented and let her in to see him, in full PPE. He's now eating and much better. That is why this is ridiculous. People need to take responsibility for their own welfare and not want it imposed on everyone. If you want to stay at home fine, stay at home but it's killing the country to lock everything down. I delivered to a woman yesterday dressed in a virtual hazmat suit. I do know what I'm talking about because I have been working the whole time and I'm the only person some of these people see. No I'm not a health worker. Would they work until 11pm on a Sunday for £10 an hour? I have utmost respect for those that care for us when we are ill.
You're asking me if I think it's acceptable to let that 5% die? No, it's not but it's a very targeted virus so if you are in a vulnerable group then you should shield. That isn't my point. My point is that why should everyone have to lock down just because you need to? It's not a "why not" choice because it is not sustainable. There isn't a never ending supply of cash. The same kids who are missing their education and their growing up, their relationships, their life, will be paying this back for decades. I don't think it's fair.
Last words on the matter , prob not , easy enough sorting this to a satisfactory level, wear masks, stay two metres apart and ****in wash yourselves. If everyone does it virus will die. If 10% continue to do what they like it’ll never go away. Simple as that of course if you’re under 55 and have no elderly relatives you can do whatever you want, in your own mind
Sorry but my rant is not finished. It is ridiculous that, from Thursday, I can still go to work in a very busy loading area with several drivers, loaders and shoppers moving in and out. It is impossible to social distance and no one wears a mask, but I can't play golf, even on my own. I hear you say how reckless we are at work. It's been exactly the same since March and one person has had to isolate. He didn't have any of the symptoms but his wife got a notification to isolate on her NHS app. It wasn't from work We haven't had one case. We haven't had 1 case. That's why I don't get all the hysteria. Sorry about the ranting but I feel very annoyed about it.
I live in a small country area. Population about 500. Three weeks ago local club won a relegation battle hurling match followed by two days celebrations. Week later I personally knew 15 people infected. That’s how quick it transmits
Anyway feck all that ****e lads. Guarantee this time next year it’ll be just a bad memory and hope we’re all around for a few pints at the peacock
If they live to pay back what this costs, I think that's pretty fair. I think I'd rather live to pay than the alternative, wouldn't you?
Right sortred. 400 rolls of Andrex 250 cans of various soups 86 cans of beans 600 ltrs of long life milk 80 5 kg packs of pasta. Get the other stuff tomorrow
The alternative? If you're under 70 you're more likely to die from many other things than coronavirus, heart attack, cancer, the flu (which is why there is a flu jab) and countless other ailments. Children don't die from it, in fact they rarely even suffer symptoms. Cut through the hysteria. You must watch too much TV. If I was 84 and had underlying conditions I wouldn't want to spend the little time I had left imprisoned in my own house and I certainly wouldn't want the whole country imprisoned because something might affect me. Those most at risk don't have to work so are well able to shield themselves.
How do you know what 84 year olds think? I used that age specifically because of the woman from, I think, Barnsley who said exactly that. The media have been hyping the crap out of this. What is wrong with saying that if you think you are vulnerable then shield?
