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Worried about coronavirus part 10

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GPwife2411 · 02/03/2020 19:45

Previous thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3836973-To-be-worried-about-coronavirus-part-9

updated data on this page every day at 2pm until further notice.
www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#number-of-cases

It's not just like flu www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/01/yes-it-is-worse-than-the-flu-busting-the-coronavirus-myths

Why WHO not declaring a pandemic www.newscientist.com/article/2235342-covid-19-why-wont-the-who-officially-declare-a-coronavirus-pandemic/

Worldometer www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

BNO News bnonews.com/index.php/2020/02/the-latest-coronavirus-cases/

Link to WHO report www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

The Lancet coronavirus hub - latest research and comment www.thelancet.com/coronavirus

JAMA coronavirus research centre jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/pages/coronavirus-alert

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User1775564212 · 03/03/2020 12:51

@ExhaustedGrinch whereabouts are you?

ofwarren · 03/03/2020 12:51

@shanghaidiva
The government said there will be people walking round who have no symptoms.

ExhaustedGrinch · 03/03/2020 12:53

@User1775564212 sorry I should have said. Don't want to give my exact location but in Ceredigion, Wales.

User1775564212 · 03/03/2020 12:59

Hopefully it’s just a precaution, I’m sure it is

RunningAwaywiththeCircus · 03/03/2020 13:00

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User1775564212 · 03/03/2020 13:00

But they need to be more transparent really. Have you called the surgery to ask?

tigerbear · 03/03/2020 13:00

Just got a text from Eurostar, advertising £29 deals to Paris, Brussels and Lille 🙄

CaffiSaliMali · 03/03/2020 13:01

@ofwarren indeed - those who are more vulnerable need those who aren't to take sensible precautions against the virus.

My colleague who has travelled back from a country with a substantial number of cases, but for which the official advice is to only self-isolate if symptoms develop, has opted not to come into work today.

We're waiting for the final decision in whether he will come in as usual in the next 2 weeks. Most people are relaxed about it ('more people die of flu'). Some people who have underlying health concerns, like me, have suggested keeping him away to reduce our risk. My ability to work from home is limited over the next few days, but if colleague does come in I will aim to avoid him as much as as I can.

I am fed up of people who enjoy good health dismissing the concerns of people who are more at risk.

On the positive side I've noticed increasing numbers of people washing their hands properly at work and when out and about. So the message about basic hygiene is getting out here at least.

tinytemper66 · 03/03/2020 13:01

Me too Tigerbear 😏

Fourducksate · 03/03/2020 13:02

I can understand BJ and pals not wanting to shut schools until absolutely necessary. Keeping kids home causes problems for parents, their education and the kids themselves, who are more likely to want to go out and about with their friends.

Delaying also gives schools the chance to set up on line learning platforms especially for the YR10/11 age group. Interestingly we moved last year and our old private school had no on line learning and resources, only MyMaths. Our new school, a large academy has resources, marking and lessons on line already, all of which will be utilised when school does shut.

However, I think large gatherings should be stopped, masses of people intermingling at football matches and events like Crufts is short sighted.

ClientQueen · 03/03/2020 13:02

I have slightly increased my injections to every 7 days instead of 10. But I'm neutropenic and concerned
Colleague has had an awful cough and still come into work - it's the whole don't get in trouble for too much sickness but then come into work and spread it!
I can sit in the hallway but I'm separate from the whole office and it's not ideal

ShanghaiDiva · 03/03/2020 13:03

@ofwarren
No govt can do anything about those who have the virus, but no symptoms. However, surely those who have symptoms and are confirmed cases are under quarantine?
I think it is important to make decisions based on own circumstances. Action taken in China shows that limiting contact can work. I have friends who have stayed in China throughout this period and not one of them is ill. They have all stayed at home, made trips for shopping, avoided public places, regular hand washing etc.

SisterAgatha · 03/03/2020 13:05

What are everyone estimates for the 2pm update? I’m thinking 48. Im really hoping they have flowed the stem so that services aren’t over stretched.

ExhaustedGrinch · 03/03/2020 13:07

But they need to be more transparent really. Have you called the surgery to ask? I haven't but others have and they just keep saying it was temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances! I'm annoyed about the lack of information given that the small town rumour mill is running wild and we only have that to go on as opposed to official facts/statements.

mammon · 03/03/2020 13:07

Beth Rugby from Sky News on Twitter saying total cases at 51

RunningAwaywiththeCircus · 03/03/2020 13:07

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mammon · 03/03/2020 13:08

*Rigby.

tigerbear · 03/03/2020 13:08

@tinytemper66 they must be losing £££ if they’re advertising trips for £29, but I dunno, it just seems a bit distasteful (for want of a better expression) to be actively encouraging travel..: but having said that, they and their employees still need to survive...

Cheeseismylife · 03/03/2020 13:10

Think R4 just said 51

georgeggg · 03/03/2020 13:10

12 more positive taking the total to 51 in the UK

Cheeseismylife · 03/03/2020 13:10

May have been 41. Dd was screeching so was hard to hear!

ofwarren · 03/03/2020 13:10

51? I guess we will get told where at 2pm

Random18 · 03/03/2020 13:11

Yeah on BBC now - 51.

DonkeyKong2019 · 03/03/2020 13:11

They always advertise trips for £29 virtually never any tickets at that price

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