Coronavirus update

Coronavirus update: Formula One Grand Prix called off, Trump announces travel ban, Tom Hanks tests positive

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-12/coronavirus-live-updates-mclaren-lewis-hamilton-travel-ban/12...

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@cezm wrote:

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@davewil1964 wrote:

Where's David?

 

Shouldn't he be spewing vitriol at Dan?

 

After all, if Gladys sneezes she has infected the entire country.


actually i did have a 'go' at victoria and how they are handling the virus a few days ago and got told

 

'we are quite happy with our govt and dans the man'

 

my view is both dan and his govt are failing big time

and allowing borders to be open and footy teams to be wandering out into other states makes me very angry.


Footy teams aside, when is it going to be the responsibility of the individual.?

 

Any govt/organisation can put laws/guidelines (social distancing, staying at home etc.) in place but obviously individuals are not adhering to them or there wouldn't be transmission/outbreaks


so where do you draw a line as to when the state has a responsibility to force those not doing the right thing into line?

 

lets say your next door neighbour was burning stuff in his combustion heater that was creating poisonous smoke not only risking his life but yours as well.

 

would you expect the authorities to do something about it?

 

thats why this virus is a problem, it doesnt just effect the person doing the wrong thing it effects anyone near him/her

 

but you cant see who is and isnt doing the right thing so everyone suffers

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@twyngwyn wrote:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-...

great link, explains most of my questions

 

except does being tested positive mean you will progress to the full on virus?

 

i suspect as so many are being tested positive its a small number who then go on to the full blown virus with all its nasty stuff.

 

this might explain why there are so many refusing the test ect

 

the old, my mate smoked all his life never got sick from it

so smoking is fine

 

my mate tested positive and never got sick, its all carp guys!

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@davidc4430 wrote:

@twyngwyn wrote:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-...

great link, explains most of my questions

 

except does being tested positive mean you will progress to the full on virus?

 

i suspect as so many are being tested positive its a small number who then go on to the full blown virus with all its nasty stuff.

 

this might explain why there are so many refusing the test ect

 

the old, my mate smoked all his life never got sick from it

so smoking is fine

 

my mate tested positive and never got sick, its all carp guys!


I am assuming that most people test positive for the virus but dont exhibit all the symptoms or become really ill. The prob is they dontwont know how ill they will become so prevention is far better than cure ( not that there is a cure atm)  

 

If people stay at home and do what they are being asked to do,  this virus wont stop spreading. Prob is that some people dont care about themselves or others, so they just go about their day as if there isnt a problem,

 

STAY HOME, STAY SAFE it isn't rocket science

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I think you have to have underlying 'health issues' to maybe get 'all the nasty stuff'......but apparently in Europe/USA the virus is mutating.....will look for a link
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@twyngwyn wrote:
I think you have to have underlying 'health issues' to maybe get 'all the nasty stuff'......but apparently in Europe/USA the virus is mutating.....will look for a link

I guess some people dont know this until the get infected

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"There's going to be a lot of people who are already very vulnerable in those buildings. Without access to mental health care, cigarettes and walks outside, they are going to be one he!! of a mess when they finally come out."

Spare a thought for those on Manus & Nauru. 7+ years and counting
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@myoclon1cjerk wrote:
"There's going to be a lot of people who are already very vulnerable in those buildings. Without access to mental health care, cigarettes and walks outside, they are going to be one he!! of a mess when they finally come out."

Spare a thought for those on Manus & Nauru. 7+ years and counting

Probably used to being cooped up - refugee camps , trekking , boats 

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@chameleon54 wrote:

WOW, Totally WOW.

 

500 police officers per shift to completely lock down 3000 people inside social housing towers for up to 14 days and effective immediately. . And we thought it could only happen in Communist China !

 

There's going to be a lot of people who are already very vulnerable in those buildings. Without access to mental health care, cigarettes and walks outside, they are going to be one he!! of a mess when they finally come out.

 

Watch the panic buying in the Supermarkets step up to a whole new level now.


Nice to see that the government is doing its best to support these people through their lockdown. There's still going to be a lot of people with addiction issues who are going to struggle. For many, going " Cold Turkey " is not the answer and when it is combined with the isolation of lockdown, they are in for a tough time. Hopefully with a lot of support, a few may break the cycle of dependency.

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-victoria-74-new-cases-covid19-recorded/baf1ca5c-e1db-4... 

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