07-03-2020, 10:42 PM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Lion Queen
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I've had the vaccination for pneumonia a few months ago Baz but the nurse told me, like the flu, it only covers a few strains and I believe there are around 90 strains of pneumonia.
07-03-2020, 10:51 PM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by bakerman
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I totally agree. This virus is much more dangerous than people think. The average flu kills only .1% of infected people. However, the covid-19, which has mutated into 2 distinct viruses, kills 2.4% of infected people.It has not yet turned into a "wildfire", but it soon might. All it would take is for one single infected human to get on the London tube or the N.Y. C. subway at rush hour and it will be totally out of control.
One thing is certain. With my underlying health issues, (COPD and a poor heart), if I contract it, it will be GAME, SET, MATCH for me. All I hope for is that it will end me very quickly.
07-03-2020, 11:05 PM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by big ben
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My daughter has 'ordered' me to take my own bags to Morrisons and do not use a trolley or basket. Makes sense.
Today's Asda shop was surreal. Whole shelves and sections cleared of certain foods. A single orange left, no lemons for example. Any root veg and anything non perishable gone. The staff at the checkout were saying it's crazy and there will be nothing left. Most bizarre was that alll the tampons and sanitary towels were cleared out. Absolutely no loo roll of course. Everything had been thrown about too and left in a right mess.
07-03-2020, 11:38 PM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by bakerman
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Never heard the term "thin" bleach. But you may be referring to laundry bleach ? Good Heavens. What do you use when laundering your white clothes ? I can't imagine doing my laundry without using Clorox bleach.
07-03-2020, 11:42 PM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by bakerman
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I totally agree. This virus is much more dangerous than people think. The average flu kills only .1% of infected people. However, the covid-19, which has mutated into 2 distinct viruses, kills 2.4% of infected people.It has not yet turned into a "wildfire", but it soon might. All it would take is for one single infected human to get on the London tube or the N.Y. C. subway at rush hour and it will be totally out of control.
One thing is certain. With my underlying health issues, (COPD and a poor heart), if I contract it, it will be GAME, SET, MATCH for me. All I hope for is that it will end me very quickly.
07-03-2020, 11:50 PM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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I have started wearing rubber gloves shopping, Nobody bats an eyelid. I also wash my hands after putting everything away after getting back home.Today's Asda shop was surreal. Whole shelves and sections cleared of certain foods. A single orange left, no lemons for example. Any root veg and anything non perishable gone. The staff at the checkout were saying it's crazy and there will be nothing left. Most bizarre was that alll the tampons and sanitary towels were cleared out. Absolutely no loo roll of course. Everything had been thrown about too and left in a right mess.
Women will always think what to use for necessaries in the event there are delivery problems ,hence the rush on toilet rolls and sanitary protection .
I read there was a sellout on long life milk too btw.
I went to Sainsburys again today they were out of Sild ,today plenty in .
No signs of panic buying really .
08-03-2020, 12:14 AM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by Zuleika
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Asda seems to the one big store where panic buying has been going on . Women will always think what to use for necessaries in the event there are delivery problems ,hence the rush on toilet rolls and sanitary protection .
I read there was a sellout on long life milk too btw.
I went to Sainsburys again today they were out of Sild ,today plenty in .
No signs of panic buying really .
However, when you hear on the news that Lombardy in Italy is now in lockdown you can understand why people here are panicking. They are just now talking of the government announcing "new measures" so this is officially now scary. I'm less worried about the virus than about the knock on effects of the response. People of my generation have never seen anything like this. It's going to cause world recession the way things are going.
08-03-2020, 12:20 AM
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Re: Chinese Coronavirus
Originally Posted by susan m
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I think it's no harsher than a nasty flu virus and when hit by them they do knock us off our feet . I believe it will be worrying for the vulnerable and elderly but then the flu virus is nasty isn't it . Strangely enough it's not hitting the young thank goodness .
Yes of course we are all jittery and I understand that , non of us want it and are worried but I'm sure most healthy folk will get over it . Build yourself up with good vitamins now so you can fight it if you are unfortunate enough to catch it .
That's what I'm doing
This virus is after your lungs to settle in. J People who have suffered pneumonia and I had double pneumonia at 25 and almost died will know how this is to be dreaded and if you survive takes months to get over . That’s when you need the vitamins !
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