nonnaB 4,894 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Hope you don't have to wait too long SG with 40,000 new cases today it's scary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Watching the news earlier, your lot don't look too good Nonna. Take care all of you and Happy Christmas ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Don't know which news you've been watching BK. Today we had 14,000 new cases and 500+ deaths ( can't remember exactly) . Our news said you had 40.000 new cases. A bit of difference. We are now in full lockdown and most are pleased but obviously the hospitality services aren't very happy. Unless this is done we see it's getting out of hand as it seems to be in UK. We have very strict rules about socializing and I believe that you are able more or less what you want to do within reason. Our families can't mix .I would love to know exactly what you've heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 The figures are alarming both for cases and lives cut short by this virus. Now we have the South African mutation here as well. Don’t understand why when other countries had curtailed flights from there we were still allowing them but it seems par for the course unfortunately. So the 2 people who have bought it in are being isolated but there will be at least 1 plane of people who have been exposed to it as well. It does appear the new mutations are possibly going to be more severe in the young so perhaps this might focus the necessary minds at last although I won’t be holding my breath. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Right then, if you’re anxious to get the jab and over 80 get on the phone to QMC. Yesterday they had some spares left over from vaccinating the staff, my 90 year old friend heard this on the jungle telegraph, (via the back door) rang straight away and has got an appointment on January 3rd. My husband would be there like a shot but he’s only in his 70s ..... I’ve told him he’ll have to wait. Seems like our lives have been on hold, JUST WAITING FOR THINGS TO GET BETTER, since middle of March. If I was a pessimist I’d be ready to slit my wrists, fortunately I am an optimist and am looking forward to the holiday we’ve booked to the USA in 6 months time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 When I was listening to the news, they seemed to make an emphasis on Italy, can't remember which region. I think it was the figures that were quoted that drew my attention. Your right about England though, trouble is, looking at some of the protest meetings and lack of masks and distancing, I reckon lots of people don't believe what's going on or think it won't affect them. I reckon over here it's out of control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Let's hope the Vaccine can be got to all who need it as soon as possiblle. Then let's hope it can be spread to those who might not die from Covid,, but would still spread it... Then..when we've made everybody safe.. we can worry about holidays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Mrs Red religiously books our jollies the day after Boxing Day, gives you something to look forward to, makes getting up for work a little more easier. I just get the job of booking the car in @ East Mids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 You're right BK it is out of control in UK. News yesterday interviewed scientists, virologists, nursing staff plus some reporters who live permanently in UK and surprise surprise they all said the same thing. Some said people were walking around minus masks and didn't seem to bother and there was one who returned to Rome and he said he was amazed at the number of people wearing masks. He also said it seemed like another world where one country was free of virus and another full of it. 27 th we come out of lockdown for a couple of days then back into lockdown until after epiphany. That way although no one likes it will probably be reassured that no one will disobey the rules. Well maybe not but it does restrict us. You all stay safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 What I don't understand is...When being reported by whoever, they say, "We'll go into Tier 3/4/ etc and will be in lockdown from midnight, Boxing day". Why don't they just tell us the situation is critical or something and that we will all be in lockdown, WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT!! Instead of saying that we can have two days off then back to the treadmill. A virus don't take a day off. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hancock stated that tier 3 'clearly isn't working against the new variant ' .. so why have area's remained so? BK..the new measure's kick in one minute into Boxing Day.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 What can they do? It can’t be effectively policed. You have to rely on people’s common sense which, sadly, is in short supply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 That's what I mean HSR, why not with immediate effect? Why at 1 minute past midnight. It's been said countless times," This is an unprecedented time, we've never experienced anything as bad as this". I just find it incomprehensible how fast it went global. That's what makes it so frightening. It's getting to the point when one is simply afraid to go out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 As I said, it can’t be policed and there isn’t the space to lock up all the people who ignore the rules. There’s very little point in making law when it can’t be properly enforced. Staggeringly there are still a lot of people who don’t understand the situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Or don't want to Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 The Western world, especially UK..doesn't do immediate effect.. This new South African variant sums it up...still assuming people voluntary self isolate.. complete nonsence. the obvious abuse of the furlough system, is a prime example! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Spot on BK..their accuse, is it that complicated! Anyway enough moaning.. Have a nice Christmas everybody.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody 552 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Too many people are content to mimic the oozlum bird and we all know what happened to that. Some need protecting from themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Daughter much better, . 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Great news Catfan. so pleased she feels a bit better. Our Daughter and Granddaughter were only off colour for about one week as well. Being ode is a bit of a worry with the Covid! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Heard from a friend in E. Sussex. She was out yesterday and had her ringer off on her phone. She missed a call telling her hubby to go get his Covid vaccine. So he goes early next week instead. He turned 80 in October and is ahead of his missus for the shot, but at least it has come round quickly there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Nice to hear your news Catfan. Take care. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,271 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Wishing you all a Covid free Christmas and a vaccination new year 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hancock..almost word for word yesterday.. 'One thing we have learned is that if action is needed..it is needed now.. So.. from the day after tomorrow....' Meanwhile.. I made this comment on Facebook: Quote Great News for Anti-Vaxxers! Scientists confirm that the Covid Vaccine cannot make you any more stupid than you already are. Well.. I liked it... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,271 Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 Just looked at the latest health advice re Christmas Lunch/Dinner they are telling us to open our windows. Will some one please tell me how does turning my computer on prevent you catching Covid? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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