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Worried about coronavirus thread 26

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ofwarren · 13/03/2020 23:47

Here is the new thread

Here is the link to the previous thread
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3846851-Worried-about-coronavirus-thread-25

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Angryrant55 · 14/03/2020 12:33

I think she means the fourth one where nobody died for six months.

RedLentilYellowLentil · 14/03/2020 12:35

Is there evidence you become immune after catching it?

None whatever. Any speculation about immunity and how long it lasts, or herd immunity and what percentage is needed, is just that - speculation and guesswork, and not particularly educated guesswork at that, when you consider how many of the worlds virologists and epidemiologists are slackjawed at what the UK is doing. There is a certain amount of weak anecdotal evidence to the contrary, i.e. that you can in fact get it more than once, and if you do that subsequent infections have more serious outcomes.

I find it disturbing how many scientists and medical professionals are repeating this nonsense (for example Clare Gerada, former Chair of the RCGP, said last night that she was just getting over it and was glad she would now be able to go back to frontline clinical work knowing that she was immune). Anyone with a medical training does know really that this is at best an optimistic guess and a high risk strategy. I think it's a real-time example of how insidious propaganda is, and how readily people who should know better go along with the flock. I suspect that that, rather than a specific desire to euthanise the old and ill, is the sociopathic experiment Cummings and the so-called 'behavioural unit' are engaged in. They must be delighted with such an early and unexpected opportunity to refine all the strategies they developed during the Brexit project.

tobermoryisthebestwomble · 14/03/2020 12:44

I was struggling with the gov.uk cases by location function (and it doesn't seem to be regularly updated?) and was pleased to find this Google map virus location
www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1yCPR-ukAgE55sROnmBUFmtLN6riVLTu3&ll=54.33968933188645%2C-6.317285332935853&z=9

mrshoho · 14/03/2020 12:44

Nancy I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter and I wish her a speedy recovery. If you feel she is struggling in any way i would not wait until tomorrow. Take her to you nearest paediatric emergency unit to be assessed. Even without the threat of coronavirus an 8 year old with continuous high temp and pneumonia needs to be seen. best wishes to you.

ofwarren · 14/03/2020 12:48

Harry potter studio tour closed from Monday. They don't know how long for yet.
They are refunding tickets apparently

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Quartz2208 · 14/03/2020 12:50

Nancy I have to say with those symptoms in normal circumstances I would say that she possibly needs to be admitted so A&E may well be the right call

Number12 · 14/03/2020 12:52

Oops found you at last, place marking :-)

ofwarren · 14/03/2020 12:57

Vietnam's coronavirus cases jump to 53 - health ministry t.co/06lHuilZZb t.co/LEMpUkQeSt
Reuters

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Reastie · 14/03/2020 12:59

I don’t get it. If the evidence for being immune after having it is theoretical and there’s no proof then why are we adopting this strategy in the first place?

ofwarren · 14/03/2020 12:59

Netflix suspends production of all shows and movies t.co/lMeQmHvfMD

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NellyGrace · 14/03/2020 13:05

@SansaSnark There has been no advice for children or people with underlying health conditions has there?

All kids are expected to keep going to school. My son has a chronic condition. Not sure if it makes him more vulnerable but he can’t fight things off very well. Immune system definitely not as strong.

He’s fine so far but I don’t know what to do.

nancypineapple · 14/03/2020 13:05

Thankyou everyone- new antibiotics taste vile and she is quietly sobbing as too ill to do anything else. If temp still high in a few hours will take her to the bigger A&E . Just frightening how overwhelmed the system is already-thinking of the elderly and vulnerable right now who need to access regular medical care and can't.

fedup21 · 14/03/2020 13:08

If the government actively want people to catch and spread it and that herd immunity is there plan, why are people talking about school closures and lockdowns being likely.

Surely that’s going against everything in their model?

ofwarren · 14/03/2020 13:08

Spain reports 609 new cases of coronavirus and 58 new deaths, raising total to 5,841 cases and 191 dead t.co/eUoE2b20hL
BNO NEWSROOM

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CrunchyCarrot · 14/03/2020 13:09

How frightening for you, Nancy. If that's what it's like now, what will it be like with the 'peak'? I hope your daughter will be better very soon. Flowers

LeeMiller · 14/03/2020 13:10

@BookMeOnTheSudExpress please don't go. I am in Italy too and you have given me a great sense of solidarity with your measured, informed approach.

buttermilkwaffles · 14/03/2020 13:12

Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK
@CovidAidUK

A volunteer network sharing community care groups across the UK supporting vulnerable people through covid-19 outbreak.

Also on Facebook : m.facebook.com/CovidAidUK/

buttermilkwaffles · 14/03/2020 13:13

mobile.twitter.com/CovidAidUK

Jerseygaly · 14/03/2020 13:13

Nancy really feel for you.
My dd used to have ear infections and lack of help with that was bad enough without CV going on too.
They should have tried to designate certain hospitals.
Maybe confirmed CV then suspected CV then other issues.

Angryrant55 · 14/03/2020 13:15

BBC Newswatch was full of people thinking the BBC are mass over exegrating.

WingingItSince1973 · 14/03/2020 13:17

@nancypineapple I would just take her now to a&e. She sounds so poorly bless her. My daughter was whisked into hospital for less symptoms but had pneumonia when she was 3. Cant take any chances. Hope she feels better soon xxx

Angryrant55 · 14/03/2020 13:18

I really think the press are being told to publish photos of desolated city centres and public transport which is not the reality.

And its being done for the Nudge theory.

Jerseygaly · 14/03/2020 13:19

That Google map is terrifying plus we know it's completely inaccurate!!

Do you think the gov will force people out by stopping deliveries??

I posted on other thread. Do you think BJ would be swayed by Q and royal family and other rich people that want this out of the way quickly so they can come out of hiding. There is no good treatment so even being private would only give you ventilation and maybe antivirals.

DownstairsMixUp · 14/03/2020 13:20

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middleager · 14/03/2020 13:24

Today's contrast
Morrisons 8am - manic. Though the supermarket checkout assistant was telling the couple in front it was a lot of fuss over nothing!

My local sleepy suburban shops, like nothing has changed.
My sons had haircuts and chat was about football being cancelled, but pointless as they'll meet in pubs Shock and popping into town for a potter. People chatting to the butcher.
I felt sad. Will miss the normality of life.

It's really bizarre.