Is the Coronavirus threat being overegged?

[Carana]

Boris is now in intensive care.

Could be more precautionary, possibly with an oxygen mask. It might take quite a while to get over, though.

[Mr Gray]

Could be more precautionary, possibly with an oxygen mask. It might take quite a while to get over, though.

Don't need to be in intensive care to have oxygen or CPAP.... but let's hope it's overkill and precautionary.. ICU beds, are in short supply

[Vertigo Swirl]

Could be more precautionary, possibly with an oxygen mask. It might take quite a while to get over, though.

The BBC have reported that his symptoms have worsened.

[Holly Goodhead]

I hope he makes a speedy recovery but the fact he has been unable to shake off the symptoms doesn't surprise me as he is overweight and doesn't look at all fit.

Contrast his physique with say that of Matt Hancock and Prof Whitty. 

He has probably had little time to exercise over recent months and I've no idea how these people sleep with literally the world's problems on their shoulders.

[Carana]

Don't need to be in intensive care to have oxygen or CPAP.... but let's hope it's overkill and precautionary.. ICU beds, are in short supply

I don't know if anyone has been watching what's happening in the US. Even in their best model, they know they'll be short of thousands of the ICU "must-have" 's : beds, trained staff and equipment.

Even so, several states still haven't locked down, and some (largely Bible-belt) governors are making mass attendance at Easter ceremonies optional. 

[G-Unit]

I don't know if anyone has been watching what's happening in the US. Even in their best model, they know they'll be short of thousands of the ICU "must-have" 's : beds, trained staff and equipment.

Even so, several states still haven't locked down, and some (largely Bible-belt) governors are making mass attendance at Easter ceremonies optional. 

I have relatives in Atlanta, and they are firmly locked down. I expect many sensible people are, even if it's not compulsory where they live.

[Carana]

Georgia just locked down a few days ago. The governor had apparently not realised that it could be carried by asymptomatic people. Not sure which planet he'd been living on for the past few months...

There are still a few that haven't locked down, and even in those that have, less-hit parts of various states don't seem to be taking it as seriously as those in the harder-hit areas.

[mrswah]

Latest on Boris: apparently he is "stable", still in the ICU, but, according to MSN news, is not on a ventilator, and hasn't been diagnosed with pneumonia.

[Holly Goodhead]

I hope he makes a speedy recovery but the fact he has been unable to shake off the symptoms doesn't surprise me as he is overweight and doesn't look at all fit.

Contrast his physique with say that of Matt Hancock and Prof Whitty. 

He has probably had little time to exercise over recent months and I've no idea how these people sleep with literally the world's problems on their shoulders.

According to those close to him although he doesn't look fit he actually is!  Someone gave his height as 5' 9" and weight at 16st.  If this is correct it makes him obese based on the NHS BMI.

[Holly Goodhead]

Themes seem to be emerging as to why some suffer mild symptons and others are hit hard or worse:

- Age
- Underlying health conditions
- Gender - males seem to fare worse but it isn't yet known if this is down to lifestyle: smoking, drinking, exposed to toxins in the workplace, not seeking medical advice or biological differences (or both I guess)
- Virus load ie amount of virus exposed to that subsequently enters the biological system

[G-Unit]

Themes seem to be emerging as to why some suffer mild symptons and others are hit hard or worse:

- Age
- Underlying health conditions
- Gender - males seem to fare worse but it isn't yet known if this is down to lifestyle: smoking, drinking, exposed to toxins in the workplace, not seeking medical advice or biological differences (or both I guess)
- Virus load ie amount of virus exposed to that subsequently enters the biological system

Some men are reluctant to admit just how ill they feel. This can lead to carers and doctors having to wait until it becomes obvious, and so it can delay treatment. I suspect Boris Johnson is one of these men.

[Eleanor]

Some men are reluctant to admit just how ill they feel. This can lead to carers and doctors having to wait until it becomes obvious, and so it can delay treatment. I suspect Boris Johnson is one of these men.

Really?  Most men I know can't wait to collapse and complain.

[Wonderfulspam]

Getting really rather bored of Corona Virus now.
Every time I turn on the news it's all they're yapping on about. Is there nothing else happening on planet earth at the moment?

[Vertigo Swirl]

Getting really rather bored of Corona Virus now.
Every time I turn on the news it's all they're yapping on about. Is there nothing else happening on planet earth at the moment?

No, literally nothing is happening because of coronavirus apart from thousands of people are dying worldwide, I would have thought hearing this news would gladden your heart on a daily basis.

[Wonderfulspam]

No, literally nothing is happening because of coronavirus apart from thousands of people are dying worldwide, I would have thought hearing this news would gladden your heart on a daily basis.

Well, it's certainly frustrating me. Having to put my life on hold just because all these selfish people are dying.