I think we all need to get a grip.

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I know Coronavirus is scary, the constant media scaremongering hasn’t helped either. But let’s get this into perspective, the majority of us will be fine and whilst those of us who fall into the at risk category are anxious it’s still important to realise that there is still a good chance we can recover from this.
But the food stockpiling, sending your kids to school when you know you shouldn’t (yes I know people have financial obligations but if you are really worried about Coronavirus then surely the health of your kids comes first). The threads on MN are sounding pretty hysterical and we aren’t helping each other instead we are creating group hysteria.

Step away from the phone and just calm down and get some perspective. We can’t control this, just have to keep going.

"The situation in one country might be not a carbon copy of another".

God help the UK then, having lived in the UK, France and Spain I can say that France and Spain have better healthcare and the governments seem to put people's health ahead of the economy. Plus warm temperatures are coming (nice sunny day here in the south of France), something that the Uk might not see this year.

No mass panic buying here either.

Dh was sent a video from his cousin in Italy this morning, with the mayor of the town walking the streets telling people to go home, that they are stupid and he'll call the police. They won't stay in. Even with what Italy is going through, people are still out and about, going for runs, walking their dogs etc. I don't get it, I'm not panicking or stock piling or whatever but our household is isolating because dh has a new cough. It's not difficult to stay in.

we just got on with things. It maybe helped that our parents had fought in WW2, and were less easily daunted by a mere pandemic!
This attitude is causing the problem. We don’t want people to just get on with things, we want them to change their behaviour. It is not about being daunted by a mere pandemic, it is about not being daunted to change your behaviour now and take it seriously.

Yes I think my point has not been understood.

I am diabetic and have asthma, I am also a teacher. Yes I could panic and get hysterical watching sky news etc but I shan’t. The impact this hysteria is having on those with mental health issues shouldn’t not be underestimated.

Keep calling me names if that helps you.

The impact this hysteria is having on those with mental health issues shouldn’t not be underestimated.

Exactly

Wake the fuck up from what and do what?

Ummmm, take social distancing seriously maybe? Just a thought.

I suppose there is no panic buying because Italy went into it earlier.

The videos we’ve been urged to watch are feeding the panic buying here.

Ummmm, take social distancing seriously maybe? Just a thought.

But most people are doing it anyways.

We’re obviously not “scaremongering” enough if some people think it’s a great idea to go to pubs most nights. It’s them many of the media scaremongering messages are aimed at. Some people need it hammered into their heads that this is serious.

Threads about the world coming to an end are a bit different, but are, I think, an outlet for some people.

We should definitely be aware of how serious this is and how crucial it is to limit this virus, but we should react calmly and logically. Not just to stop hysteria but because that’s the best way to ensure we have the best result.

But most people are doing it anyways.

But they aren't and that's the issue.

The problem is people don’t realise what it will be like in a couple of weeks if they don’t do what we’ve been asked to do now.

likely that a cure will be found in the coming weeks
A cure will not be found in the coming weeks. Or months.

It reminds me of the no deal brexit threads, where people were doing the same, panicking, stock piling, screeching we were all fucked, but this is a million times worse.

I was quite concerned about Brexit at the time, but Brexit seems like a picnic in the park compared to what we’re facing now. Coronavirus has definitely put things in perspective.

We can’t control this

This is wrong thinking. Many countries are taking action now to control it. The idea is to control it.

I think it is incredibly serious and has the potential to be catastrophic. However, I do think we need a calmer, more orderly approach.

Stop stockpiling- supermarkets just need to put a stop to it.
Stop ebay and Facebook selling of babymilk, hand sanitiser- anything people are profiteering from.
Stay at home - follow the advice. If we don't it will become compulsory and enforced. Yes go for a walk or to a shop but that is it.
Those still working should be those essential workers.Employers have to listen.
Gov. need to close pubs, clubs,restaurants, cafes etc.
Wash your hands and keep your distance.

If we all just did these things we could slow this down. The idiots refusing to take any notice are going to cause more illness and deaths.

I agree op, I think being daunted is good. It gives you pause for thought and the motivation to change behaviour. But fear and panic isn't constructive.

We can’t control this

But our actions can change the outcome significantly

Central London is the biggest problem. Overcrowded and a breeding ground for infection with the tube etc. And transport hubs all over the country from there.

The city centre is now deserted.

I'd say the biggest risk to the whole country has been pretty well stemmed

There is no one on the streets where I am, theatres and cinemas closed down, non essential shops closed down, there were two people in the local pub, which is usually packed, even the dog walkers are waking separately. All community events cancelled.

I don’t agree people aren’t distancing.

That’s good to hear Chardonnay

A cure will not be found in the coming weeks. Or months

Why would you say this when scientific communities in every country are saying they have a variety of drugs they think will cure it and many counties into human trial now.

This is an example of scaremongering with no evidence behind it. Just blind panic.

Daisy you're mad. Theres nothing wrong with my attitude. Its the problem of people not socially distancing not my dp who has to work to survive until he is told not to.

*Central London is the biggest problem. Overcrowded and a breeding ground for infection with the tube etc. And transport hubs all over the country from there. ^

Agree.

I need to use public transport and the fact that TFL are scaling down service is not helpful at all.

Outside my house my neighbour is standing right next to a couple of builders who are doing something to his windows. Right next to them.

Even if the work is necessary, not one of the four people I can see (all men) are making any effort whatever to keep a distance. Fuckwits

Chardonnay, obviously the virus is progressing slightly differently in different countries depending on variables like: availability of ICU care for those who need it/age and general health of population/how well or not contagion has been slowed.
But beyond that, the fact it's exponential is not under debate.

And there wasn't the media coverage in 1968 that there is now? Well, who knew.

In Italy, yes, some people are not sticking as stringently as they should. That's why the police are on the streets fining people who are out but without one of the reasons on the document that has to be carried at all times. That's why the PM said yesterday that in all probability there would be more restrictive measures brought in.