coronavirus

[THE RED ROOSTER]

Someone in the UK is literally Bat s**t crazy 

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/coronavirus/bat-faeces-linked-to-coronavirus-outbreak-in-humans-available-on-amazon-and-delivered-to-the-uk/ar-BB13y5CN?li=AAnZ9Ug&ocid=LENDHP

[Mister Ting]

Talking of bats, apparently they account for 20% of all mammals.

[Moove]

1 hour ago, Mister Ting said:

Talking of bats, apparently they account for 20% of all mammals.

The only mammals which can fly too. Intriguing creatures really. I've watched far too many episodes of QI during lockdown 

[Mister Ting]

Just now, Moove said:

The only mammals which can fly too. Intriguing creatures really. I've watched far too many episodes of QI during lockdown 

I've almost banned myself from watching the telly. Well. I have the pc in one room and the telly in another. Shame, I'm sure I'm missing a lot.

[shaun mc]

2 hours ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

Certainly an increased number of my neighbours are having regular visits from non household members. The other thing I've noticed the last couple of days is that more and more folk are making no attempt to give others a 'socially distant' berth as they walk past each other.

I'm seeing the opposite when out walking and running

In the early days of lockdown there was a lot more of the population that weren't keeping to the 2 metres

Now I see that people are crossing the road to avoid being on the same pavement and some will go into the road and the distance is more like 3 metres between them. I think people are more wary and now taking more serious when they are out. 

There is always the minority though that are just di cks

[Robin Evans]

Dave n Hugh.... in great nick.

Big part of my youth

[graveyard johnny]

14 minutes ago, shaun mc said:

I'm seeing the opposite when out walking and running

In the early days of lockdown there was a lot more of the population that weren't keeping to the 2 metres

Now I see that people are crossing the road to avoid being on the same pavement and some will go into the road and the distance is more like 3 metres between them. I think people are more wary and now taking more serious when they are out. 

There is always the minority though that are just di cks

have crossed the road so many times the past few weeks I am in a lot more danger of been run over and killed than getting the virus

[Saintslass]

50 minutes ago, shaun mc said:

I'm seeing the opposite when out walking and running

In the early days of lockdown there was a lot more of the population that weren't keeping to the 2 metres

Now I see that people are crossing the road to avoid being on the same pavement and some will go into the road and the distance is more like 3 metres between them. I think people are more wary and now taking more serious when they are out. 

There is always the minority though that are just di cks

Same here (although I don't go out running!).  The number of cars has increased but the number of pedestrians has decreased and people are more aware of the space between each other.  Except in ASDA when there are still numerous examples of total idiots.

[shaun mc]

49 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said:

have crossed the road so many times the past few weeks I am in a lot more danger of been run over and killed than getting the virus

I'm now forgetting to look when crossing the road and had a close one walking to Sainsburys on Saturday

[Les Tonks Sidestep]

59 minutes ago, shaun mc said:

I'm seeing the opposite when out walking and running

In the early days of lockdown there was a lot more of the population that weren't keeping to the 2 metres

Now I see that people are crossing the road to avoid being on the same pavement and some will go into the road and the distance is more like 3 metres between them. I think people are more wary and now taking more serious when they are out. 

There is always the minority though that are just di cks

TBF it's been pretty much as you describe round here until the last day or two but there's definitely been a change.

[graveyard johnny]

6 minutes ago, shaun mc said:

I'm now forgetting to look when crossing the road and had a close one walking to Sainsburys on Saturday

I always have my headphones on and a blood to alcohol  ratio that gets topped up more than the car lately - BANG!

[Saintslass]

This is a good idea, and such a sweet thing to do for the residents and their families:

 

[graveyard johnny]

11 minutes ago, Saintslass said:

This is a good idea, and such a sweet thing to do for the residents and their families:

 

the kids are not gonna be impressed with this, they were expecting a drive through Knowsley safari park this bank holiday, maybe if one of the old dears can get on the bonnet and pull the windscreen wipers off it would be better

[shaun mc]

My father developed a persistent cough about 4 days ago, which won't go away. He has no other symptoms, apart from headaches for 2 days which have since gone. He doesn't cough during the night

He is 80 and healthy, bar some treatment to regulate his prostrate. Neither parent hasn't been out since before the cough developed

I'm encouraging them to get tested, however this isn't easy 

You can't book pre 8.00am and by 8 minutes past 8 all postal tests have sold out. They then tried calling for a drive through appointment and were given Belfast! Even though West Cumbria is relatively close as the crow flies over the water, driving and then getting on a ferry isn't practical! So they declined that slot

Is there an easier way to get a test?

 

[Niels]

2 hours ago, shaun mc said:

My father developed a persistent cough about 4 days ago, which won't go away. He has no other symptoms, apart from headaches for 2 days which have since gone. He doesn't cough during the night

He is 80 and healthy, bar some treatment to regulate his prostrate. Neither parent hasn't been out since before the cough developed

I'm encouraging them to get tested, however this isn't easy 

You can't book pre 8.00am and by 8 minutes past 8 all postal tests have sold out. They then tried calling for a drive through appointment and were given Belfast! Even though West Cumbria is relatively close as the crow flies over the water, driving and then getting on a ferry isn't practical! So they declined that slot

Is there an easier way to get a test?

 

I can only offer this, apologies if you have seen it. I haven't been involved in any testing.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

I did do some triaging at our NHS trust and was told to ask if patients had a persistent cough and a temperature on the chest or back, that could be felt by touching. 

Best wishes and I hope you can get some assistance.

[Saintslass]

9 hours ago, shaun mc said:

My father developed a persistent cough about 4 days ago, which won't go away. He has no other symptoms, apart from headaches for 2 days which have since gone. He doesn't cough during the night

He is 80 and healthy, bar some treatment to regulate his prostrate. Neither parent hasn't been out since before the cough developed

I'm encouraging them to get tested, however this isn't easy 

You can't book pre 8.00am and by 8 minutes past 8 all postal tests have sold out. They then tried calling for a drive through appointment and were given Belfast! Even though West Cumbria is relatively close as the crow flies over the water, driving and then getting on a ferry isn't practical! So they declined that slot

Is there an easier way to get a test?

 

Have you called your GP?  They may be able to tell you where the closest testing centre is.  Your father is over 65 and so he is eligible for the test as the criteria stands at the moment.  I think too that the government is putting two batches of tests online twice a day.  I had no problem ordering a postal one in the evening so it might be worth going back to the website later in the day but I'd certainly start with your GP practice to find out whether they can direct you as there is recognition that over 65s won't all have access to the internet.

I hope your Dad is ok.

[shaun mc]

Thanks for the info, I'll let them know to go online again this afternoon, and to call their GP. I was on the Gov.uk website last night about 9.30pm and there were no postal tests available, but that might have been after the 2nd batch uptake had all gone

I've found their nearest testing place which is Penrith - still 40 minutes drive though and advised them that may be a better choice than being frustrated on t'internet - they aren't the best at online stuff, and their internet speed is very slow.

[gingerjon]

16 minutes ago, shaun mc said:

Thanks for the info, I'll let them know to go online again this afternoon, and to call their GP. I was on the Gov.uk website last night about 9.30pm and there were no postal tests available, but that might have been after the 2nd batch uptake had all gone

I've found their nearest testing place which is Penrith - still 40 minutes drive though and advised them that may be a better choice than being frustrated on t'internet - they aren't the best at online stuff, and their internet speed is very slow.

Call 111. It's the first piece of advice for anyone who is symptomatic who cannot properly access the online system.

[Wolford6]

10 hours ago, shaun mc said:

Is there an easier way to get a test?

 

Become an MP.

[Damien]

This had been rumoured but now seems to be confirmed:

Coronavirus: France's first known case 'was in December'

A patient diagnosed with pneumonia near Paris on 27 December actually had the coronavirus, his doctor has said.

Dr Yves Cohen told French media a swab taken at the time was recently tested, and came back positive for Covid-19.

The patient, who has since fully recovered, said he had no idea where he caught the virus as he had not been to any infected areas.

This news means the virus may have arrived in France almost a month earlier than previously thought.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52526554

[Saintslass]

1 hour ago, gingerjon said:

Call 111. It's the first piece of advice for anyone who is symptomatic who cannot properly access the online system.

Indeed.  But the GP can put people in touch with the local hub service dealing specifically with Covid 19 patients as well as possibly giving direction for testing.  

[gingerjon]

27 minutes ago, Saintslass said:

Indeed.  But the GP can put people in touch with the local hub service dealing specifically with Covid 19 patients as well as possibly giving direction for testing.  

Yes - not an either/or, both are possible. But, for example, our GP is a nightmare to get through to at the best of times so 111 would be a better alternative as they actually answer the phone.

[ckn]

39 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

Yes - not an either/or, both are possible. But, for example, our GP is a nightmare to get through to at the best of times so 111 would be a better alternative as they actually answer the phone.

A simple guide: if you can wait, use your GP. If it's urgent, use 111.

[ckn]

2 hours ago, Damien said:

This had been rumoured but now seems to be confirmed:

Coronavirus: France's first known case 'was in December'

A patient diagnosed with pneumonia near Paris on 27 December actually had the coronavirus, his doctor has said.

Dr Yves Cohen told French media a swab taken at the time was recently tested, and came back positive for Covid-19.

The patient, who has since fully recovered, said he had no idea where he caught the virus as he had not been to any infected areas.

This news means the virus may have arrived in France almost a month earlier than previously thought.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52526554

There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that there was something iffy earlier this year. It'd fit with a lot of coincidences out there.

[Bedford Roughyed]

3 hours ago, shaun mc said:

Thanks for the info, I'll let them know to go online again this afternoon, and to call their GP. I was on the Gov.uk website last night about 9.30pm and there were no postal tests available, but that might have been after the 2nd batch uptake had all gone

I've found their nearest testing place which is Penrith - still 40 minutes drive though and advised them that may be a better choice than being frustrated on t'internet - they aren't the best at online stuff, and their internet speed is very slow.

Having the test done by a trained person might be better than doing it yourself too.  They don't look the most pleasant. 

Saintlass will be able to say how easy or not doing a postal test is.