[user104658]

That's one of the most bizarre things about this (and Nicky is right) - actual academics and virologists are NOT really panicking about Covid... yet the public (and even governments) are getting into a frenzy.

So when it comes to stocking up, I'm torn. It really is like the "beast from the east" situation. Do I think my area is suddenly going to end up under a massive virus quarantine? No I think the chances of that are very low. If everyone just shopped as normal there'd be no shortage and it would be fine.

BUT - do I think people are going to get themselves worked up and strip the shelves bare? THAT is very possible. So I'm stuck in that place where I'm considering panic-buying because I know a tonne of other people are going to panic-buy .

Here's a tip though; DON'T PANIC BUY BREAD ffs. The shelves were BARE with the Beast from the East and I can only imagine an absolute tonne of bread ended up going mouldy in people's cupboards . If you want to be stocked for bread, buy a sack of bread flour, a big pack of yeast, and make sure you're stocked on table salt. That's literally it. You can now have as much bread as you want for months.

Also don't panic buy empty carbs that's just daft. Pasta and white rice? Very good you'll have a full belly and zero nutrition. Buy brown rice, whole grains, nuts, beans and pulses. Make sure you're stocked up on things like tinned tomatoes and herbs/spices (of course your kitchen should be already if you're not a neanderthal) to keep things interesting and you're good to go.

Bet it's the bread that flies off the shelves again though .

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

hat's one of the most bizarre things about this (and Nicky is right) - actual academics and virologists are NOT really panicking about Covid... yet the public (and even governments) are getting into a frenzy.

So when it comes to stocking up, I'm torn. It really is like the "beast from the east" situation. Do I think my area is suddenly going to end up under a massive virus quarantine? No I think the chances of that are very low. If everyone just shopped as normal there'd be no shortage and it would be fine.

BUT - do I think people are going to get themselves worked up and strip the shelves bare? THAT is very possible. So I'm stuck in that place where I'm considering panic-buying because I know a tonne of other people are going to panic-buy .

Here's a tip though; DON'T PANIC BUY BREAD ffs. The shelves were BARE with the Beast from the East and I can only imagine an absolute tonne of bread ended up going mouldy in people's cupboards . If you want to be stocked for bread, buy a sack of bread flour, a big pack of yeast, and make sure you're stocked on table salt. That's literally it. You can now have as much bread as you want for months.

Also don't panic buy empty carbs that's just daft. Pasta and white rice? Very good you'll have a full belly and zero nutrition. Buy brown rice, whole grains, nuts, beans and pulses. Make sure you're stocked up on things like tinned tomatoes and herbs/spices (of course your kitchen should be already if you're not a neanderthal) to keep things interesting and you're good to go.

Bet it's the bread that flies off the shelves again though .

indeed, they have already done their research about this type of influenza

there are also good things happening in Netherlands

that one hospital in gorinchem which had went in lockdown on sunday has now re-opened partially again

our government has went into meetings with our medical experts, and they said they will perform routine tests on everyone who has at least one of symptoms (even just coughing) out of pre-caution

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

indeed, they have already done their research about this type of influenza

there are also good things happening in Netherlands

that one hospital in gorinchem which had went in lockdown on sunday has now re-opened partially again

our government has went into meetings with our medical experts, and they said they will perform routine tests on everyone who has at least one of symptoms (even just coughing) out of pre-caution

I thought it wasn't a strain of Influenza?

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I thought it wasn't a strain of Influenza?

was there also this amount of panic, at this scale during first SARS outbreak?

that one was deadlier if we talk percentages

SARS: 15%

Covid-19: 2%

The virus primarily spreads between people in a similar way to influenza, via respiratory droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. so it is similar to an influenza

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

was there also this amount of panic, at this scale during first SARS outbreak?

that one was deadlier if we talk percentages

SARS: 15%

Covid-19: 2%

The virus primarily spreads between people in a similar way to influenza, via respiratory droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. so it is similar to an influenza

Similar maybe but it isn't actually influenza

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

That's one of the most bizarre things about this (and Nicky is right) - actual academics and virologists are NOT really panicking about Covid... yet the public (and even governments) are getting into a frenzy.

So when it comes to stocking up, I'm torn. It really is like the "beast from the east" situation. Do I think my area is suddenly going to end up under a massive virus quarantine? No I think the chances of that are very low. If everyone just shopped as normal there'd be no shortage and it would be fine.

BUT - do I think people are going to get themselves worked up and strip the shelves bare? THAT is very possible. So I'm stuck in that place where I'm considering panic-buying because I know a tonne of other people are going to panic-buy .

Here's a tip though; DON'T PANIC BUY BREAD ffs. The shelves were BARE with the Beast from the East and I can only imagine an absolute tonne of bread ended up going mouldy in people's cupboards . If you want to be stocked for bread, buy a sack of bread flour, a big pack of yeast, and make sure you're stocked on table salt. That's literally it. You can now have as much bread as you want for months.

Also don't panic buy empty carbs that's just daft. Pasta and white rice? Very good you'll have a full belly and zero nutrition. Buy brown rice, whole grains, nuts, beans and pulses. Make sure you're stocked up on things like tinned tomatoes and herbs/spices (of course your kitchen should be already if you're not a neanderthal) to keep things interesting and you're good to go.

Bet it's the bread that flies off the shelves again though .

These must be staples in most peoples cupboards surely

Pleased to report that I have just run in to get a pint of milk and me buying a few extra teabags and some passata have not stripped the shelves bare

Why would anyone panic buy bread unless they can freeze it? as Smudgie says a bag of flour and some sultanas and you can make scones

I'm not worried about the virus itself, but if a lot of people get it and are off work things will slow down inevitably

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

These must be staples in most peoples cupboards surely

Pleased to report that I have just run in to get a pint of milk and me buying a few extra teabags and some passata have not stripped the shelves bare

Why would anyone panic buy bread unless they can freeze it? as Smudgie says a bag of flour and some sultanas and you can make scones

I'm not worried about the virus itself, but if a lot of people get it and are off work things will slow down inevitably

You would want a massive freezer as well, what a waste of space though to fill it with sliced pans

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

You would want a massive freezer as well, what a waste of space though to fill it with sliced pans

Crackers are the way to go!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Crackers are the way to go!

Cherie has all the solutions, I'm teaming up with you for the Zombie apocalypse

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Crackers are the way to go!

Indeed.
And the butter and cheese can freeze.