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Heytheredelilax · 21/09/2020 07:15

I stopped following the news two months ago. So I'm completely out of date. In starting to see posts about another lockdown.

How bad have cases got?
How bad have deaths got?
Will there be food/delivery shortages again?
Will schools be closing?

Anyone who can explain to me. I don't want to start watching it all again. Thanks.

OP posts:
BarbaraofSeville · 21/09/2020 08:53

But what does asking on MN achieve? People can post any old rubbish and the OP would be none the wiser.

And how is the situation more palatable because it's posted by a friendly Mumsnetter instead of taken from gov.uk or a quality news source?

To answer the OPs questions:

How bad have cases got? Bad, as bad as early March according to the graph.

How bad have deaths got? Not bad, yet. Yet being the operative word.

Will there be food/delivery shortages again? Who knows, probably, but likely due to panic buyers rather than actual shortages. I'd advise anyone at any time to not run their grocery shopping on a just in time model, if you can afford to and have a little extra space even if it's somewhere unconventional, like under the bed.

Because any hiccup in the supply chain will cause you to miss out or have to source things when you need them, in spite of the cost and/or inconvenience. So always try to keep a small amount of spares of essentials, in case there are problems.

Will schools be closing? WHo knows. I think there's a lot of argument wrt the science vs economy factor going on. Yes, return to lockdown will be bad, but if the cases and deaths get out of control again, that will be too.

Bluesheep8 · 21/09/2020 09:06

No one likes watching or listening to the news though. But we have to.

AlrightTreacle · 21/09/2020 09:34

I check my local council website every day to see what the current advice is in my area, there could be a local lockdown here.

I limited my news right down when I read about airports being turned into morgues, it was too much. I still read it, but a lot less than before.

There's a briefing on TV today at 11am apparently.

emilyfrost · 21/09/2020 09:38

Just use google. It’s not MNers job to “keep you informed”, especially when the replies you’ll get will probably be biased and inaccurate.

dollypartonscoat · 21/09/2020 10:19

YABU - do you think we don't feel down after going to the appropriate sources to get our information? Hmm

Apparently you can switch the tv on at 11 this morning

Howmanysleepsnow · 21/09/2020 10:25

Testing hasn’t increased much since June. Lots of areas have no tests available so it’s likely there are many more cases than the figures suggest.

Howmanysleepsnow · 21/09/2020 10:27

Keeping up to date helps my mental health. I like to be ready.
Lots of people feel the opposite though.

northstars · 21/09/2020 10:33

YABU. Do it yourself. Nobody enjoys reading about all this but it’s life.

ilovesooty · 21/09/2020 10:35

@PleasantVille

I'd suggest you choose a reliable news source and watch today's updates and get your information first hand and as unbiased as possible
Agreed.
Hingeandbracket · 21/09/2020 10:35

you literally don't need to comment if you have no desire to be helpful or kind.
Did you even look at the title of this section? For reference OP, you posted in AIBU as you seem to be confused.

YABU.

ilovesooty · 21/09/2020 10:36

@cheezy

Why is getting your news from MN any less depressing or confusing than getting it from other sources Confused
It's more depressing imo.
Brighterthansunflowers · 21/09/2020 10:44

It’s really quite arrogant to not bother reading the news and then expect other people to spoon feed you. You’re not a child, take some responsibility for keeping yourself informed.

Hingeandbracket · 21/09/2020 10:48

How bad have cases got?

Really bad

How bad have deaths got?

Really bad

Will there be food/delivery shortages again?

Yes, lots of people are twats who will once again strip the shelves - see also bog rolls with their magical covid properties.

Will schools be closing?

Yeah, they will be closed for October half term as normal.

Heytheredelilax · 21/09/2020 14:37

I love the outrage on this forum haha. How dare you ask anything on a forum. Go educate yourself and watch the news you child.

Thanks ladies. Such a helpful happy bunch on here today.

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northstars · 21/09/2020 14:39

Maybe AIBU is not the place for you if you’re only looking for “helpful and happy”

Heytheredelilax · 21/09/2020 15:33

Clearly not. Full of arses on here.

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emilyfrost · 21/09/2020 15:39

@Heytheredelilax

Clearly not. Full of arses on here.
You’re calling us all arses because you couldn’t put your big girl pants on and use google? Hmm
ilovesooty · 21/09/2020 15:41

@Heytheredelilax

Clearly not. Full of arses on here.
Well you not only asked on AIBU, you enabled the voting as well.

It does seem pretty lazy to expect others to fill you in and you won't get unbiased viewpoints.

Hingeandbracket · 21/09/2020 15:57

@Heytheredelilax

Clearly not. Full of arses on here.
Aye, alright then.
Toilenstripes · 21/09/2020 16:40

The problem with the OP and others who don’t watch the news, and I know it’s depressing, is that they don’t formulate their own opinions based on the information provided. What if someone gave you the wrong information? And then you go around telling your friends. As a member of society you are responsible for yourself and being up-to-date on timely news is part of that.

dollypartonscoat · 21/09/2020 18:07

"Clearly not. Full of arses on here."

Nah. The arses are people getting their information from random strangers on the internet and spreading it about as fact.

As if things weren't bad enough

Batshittery · 21/09/2020 18:16

[quote Heytheredelilax]@unchienandalusia

It's a forum to discuss and share. I don't like watching it as it made me miserable. Sorry that pisses you off. you literally don't need to comment if you have no desire to be helpful or kind.

@Pelleas

Thank you. The deaths are still low then but cases are definitely rising. Although testing is much higher now too isn't it.

@Screwcorona
Thank you. It just became everything all day everyday, so I stepped back. Unfortunately I think opening pubs/food places up was always a bad idea. But these places understandably need to make money.

I think constantly pulling us back then threatening us with fines if we don't take our kids to school, then threatening us if we dare mix with more than six people is the biggest problem. He's given out mixed messages all along and always threatens us.[/quote]
So how did you know about not mixing with more than 6 people?
It is easier to read a news website than replies on here

SummerHouse · 21/09/2020 18:20

Boris? Is that you?

Estrellente · 21/09/2020 18:23

If you don’t know anything whatsoever, how do you know if you’re complying with the law? Or causing someone near you additional risk?

Take some personal responsibility ffs.

JamieLeeCurtains · 21/09/2020 18:27

I don't think it's Boris posting. Seems more like Gavin Williams attempting an insouciant truculence and failing. Again. At everything.

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