Is the Coronavirus threat being overegged?

[Wonderfulspam]

So much hype. Only 35 deaths so far in the UK.  Mostly elderly.
Not that age should matter, but Imagine the increased hysteria if children were dying?
Society values kids lives more than that of old grannies.
People fighting in the supermarket ailes over toilet roll, stock piling soap, sporting events cancelled, the global economy tanking.
Over what? A virus less deadly than crossing the road.
It's all just a load of old bollocks.
The outbreak of the T virus in Raccoon City however, now that's something we should all be concerned about.

[Vertigo Swirl]

So much hype. Only 35 deaths so far in the UK.  Mostly elderly.
Not that age should matter, but Imagine the increased hysteria if children were dying?
Society values kids lives more than that of old grannies.
People fighting in the supermarket ailes over toilet roll, stock piling soap, sporting events cancelled, the global economy tanking.
Over what? A virus less deadly than crossing the road.
It's all just a load of old bollocks.
The outbreak of the T virus in Raccoon City however, now that's something we should all be concerned about.

There was a point in time when the Black Death had “only” killed 35 people in this country.  I expect there were grumpy gits moaning about the hysteria and the old bollocks then as well.

[Brietta]

I received this in my inbox this morning and I presume other supermarkets will be acting accordingly;  certainly I have not noticed any food shortages in my local Tesco - Asda - Morrisons - Aldi - Lidle - or Iceland stores.

The message is to get on with it as the supermarkets appear to be doing ~ to take sensible precautions ~ not to panic and I think the government should be getting that message over loud and clear.

We are in a very serious situation, potentially the worst we have ever lived through, so we just have to hope we survive it as we have done with previous pandemics and prepare for the next one no matter how far in the future that may be and to do that successfully I don't think the role model we should follow is austerity.
It doesn't work for the common good.



Message from Sainsbury's Chief Executive Mike Coupe

Dear ...  ...

You will have seen that, due to the ongoing uncertainty around the full impact of Coronavirus, supermarkets have been much busier than usual and customers are choosing to stock up.

I wanted to personally reassure you that we have more food and other essential items coming to us from manufacturers and into our warehouses and distribution centres. If we all shop just for the food that we and our families need, there will be enough for everyone.

I also wanted to let you know that at Sainsbury's, we are working really hard to ensure this remains the case. Over the past two weeks we have:

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Ordered more stock of essential items from our suppliers

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Put more capacity into our warehouses and

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Set limits on a small number of items, including some cleaning products, soap and pain relief. This is a precautionary measure - if everyone shops normally, there will be enough for everyone.

There are gaps on shelves because of increased demand, but we have new stock arriving regularly and we're doing our best to keep shelves stocked. Our store colleagues are working tirelessly and doing the best job they can.

Which brings me onto a request. Please think before you buy and only buy what you and your family need. If we all do this then we can make sure we have enough for everyone. And please help elderly and vulnerable friends, family and neighbours with their shopping if you can.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and to thank our colleagues who are all working incredibly hard to ensure we can continue to serve our customers well.

Best wishes

Mike

[mrswah]

There was a point in time when the Black Death had “only” killed 35 people in this country.  I expect there were grumpy gits moaning about the hysteria and the old bollocks then as well.

I wonder.   

They were probably terrified, and thought it a punishment from God.   They would have known that most of them would die.

[Brietta]

I wonder.   

They were probably terrified, and thought it a punishment from God.   They would have known that most of them would die.

The small village of Eyam self quarantined back in 1665 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/eyam-plague-village I remember watching a documentary about it many years ago and finding it quite heartbreaking.  But what foresight!! and care for their neighbours in neighbouring villages.

[mrswah]

The small village of Eyam self quarantined back in 1665 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/eyam-plague-village I remember watching a documentary about it many years ago and finding it quite heartbreaking.  But what foresight!! and care for their neighbours in neighbouring villages.

Yes, someone wrote a play based on this, and it was televised many years ago----around 1974, I think! Amazing story of brave people. Unlike us, they must have realized that they and their children would probably die.

[Myster]

You can actually travel back in time on YouTube too.  Incredible!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j89pdCZnNTY

[mrswah]

You can actually travel back in time on YouTube too.  Incredible!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j89pdCZnNTY

Something for me to watch later!

[Wonderfulspam]

Are people seriously comparing this virus to the black death?

Lets keep things in perspective shall we, as I understand it the mortality rate of covid 19 amongst children is currently a whopping great zero.

I would feel safer were my hypothetical children to contract the virus than if they were to go on spring break with Kate & Gerry or take a dip in Barrymore's pool.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Are people seriously comparing this virus to the black death?

Lets keep things in perspective shall we, as I understand it the mortality rate of covid 19 amongst children is currently a whopping great zero.

I would feel safer were my hypothetical children to contract the virus than if they were to go on spring break with Kate & Gerry or take a dip in Barrymore's pool.

How very droll.  I take it that being a troll you don’t actually have parents or grandparents? 

[Miss Taken Identity]

Having visited Italy many times I have observed that Italians have an infinitely healthier diet than many in the UK.
The north of Italy where the virus seems to have become more prevalent, is more wealthy then the South.

Italy has the second largest elderly population in the world, which may explain the high death rate but is also indicative of a healthy lifestyle.

I agree-factor in the outdoor socialising and family gatherings they have. I do believe it is those who have underlying health problems added to this particular strain is the main cause of death.

[John]

Are people seriously comparing this virus to the black death?

Lets keep things in perspective shall we, as I understand it the mortality rate of covid 19 amongst children is currently a whopping great zero.

I would feel safer were my hypothetical children to contract the virus than if they were to go on spring break with Kate & Gerry or take a dip in Barrymore's pool.

Wait and see what happens when it mutates which it will do in time.  Just like the common flu virus, it will come back year after year for ever.

[Robittybob1]

Wait and see what happens when it mutates which it will do in time.  Just like the common flu virus, it will come back year after year forever.

A mutation could just be to a milder form too.

[Vertigo Swirl]

So much hype. Only 35 deaths so far in the UK.  Mostly elderly.
Not that age should matter, but Imagine the increased hysteria if children were dying?
Society values kids lives more than that of old grannies.
People fighting in the supermarket ailes over toilet roll, stock piling soap, sporting events cancelled, the global economy tanking.
Over what? A virus less deadly than crossing the road.
It's all just a load of old bollocks.
The outbreak of the T virus in Raccoon City however, now that's something we should all be concerned about.

just for you
https://youtu.be/Hks6Nq7g6P4

[Wonderfulspam]

How very droll.  I take it that being a troll you don’t actually have parents or grandparents?

My grandparents are completely safe from the virus because they are already dead. My parents however are both in their sixties so yes they are at risk. But they don't leave their house much anyway & in the county where they live there are currently 0 cases of the virus. So no. I'm not that worried.