[Strictly Jake]

Yeah why are they even giving a date of 19th July. Yes it is good to allow people to look ahead but it also allows for disappointment when things just won't be opening up. I think the government may be in for a suprise if they genuinely think things are going well

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Surely if worried the best practice would be to take them for a PCR test before rocking up at A and E ...

Like our Jake did...you cant legislate for stupidity

Still haven't had the result back yet. I have a feeling it'll say negative. But this has been one of the worst colds I have ever had its wiped me out. My wife calls it man flu

[bitontheslide]

i think when they reduce the quarantine requirements for the fully vaccinated, it will settle down. That's the key. At the moment any of these countries can be banged on to the amber list at a moments notice which messes everyone up.

I still wouldn't risk going abroad until that's sorted

[Strictly Jake]

Prices sky high for abroad? Sadly staying in one of the cheaper caravans at haven costs more as I've tried to book a holiday. UK prices are ridiculously sky high! So those abroad prices don't seem too bad but I won't be going abroad until next year. As if they have added Ibiza. That's a sest pit

[Vanessa]

This year I'm only doing day trips to the seaside.
It's cheap and I get to see many different places.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Yeah why are they even giving a date of 19th July. Yes it is good to allow people to look ahead but it also allows for disappointment when things just won't be opening up. I think the government may be in for a suprise if they genuinely think things are going well

I don't mind waiting for it. Better be on the safe side.

[bitontheslide]

people seem to be confused. The criteria previously stated for removing restrictions have gone out of the window. The criteria now is giving every adult the opportunity to be vaccinated, which happened last week, so lockdown will end in july

[Toy Soldier]

I still feel that the "unlock date" should be when everyone who wants it has actually HAD both doses - ideally would be 21 days after that... though I think the point where everyone is 2x dosed is a decent compromise.

However they want to be open before we head back into winter, for economic reasons... which I understand, but I think it's far from optimal.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Emergency departments across the UK are seeing record numbers of young children - but most have a mild fever that could be treated at home, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health says.
Winter viruses are flourishing as more people mix, and a doctor's chief says many A&Es are being "overwhelmed".
Experts say any infections are unlikely to be serious and GPs, pharmacies or NHS 111 should be the first option.
But A&E remains an option if parents are still concerned or in an emergency.
Always seek medical advice if your baby or child:
is under three months old and has a temperature of 38C (100F) or higher
is three to six months old and has a temperature of 39C (102F) or higher
has a fever lasting for more than five days, or is becoming more unwell
is not drinking well or is dehydrated with fewer than two wet nappies a day
develops a red rash that doesn't fade when a glass is rolled over it
has a fit or convulsion
is crying constantly, or it doesn't sound like their normal cry
The warning from doctors comes after the RCPCH collated data and the views of paediatricians in emergency departments across the UK.
It found children coming to A&E are mostly under the age of five - but they do not have coronavirus.
In most cases, their fevers, coughs and runny noses are caused by other respiratory infections such as RSV, bronchiolitis, the common cold and paraflu.
After disappearing last winter during lockdown when no-one was mixing in large numbers, these viruses have reappeared in the summer - but at winter levels, putting huge pressure on emergency departments in hospitals.
For most youngsters, treatment with children's paracetamol or ibuprofen will make them feel better after a few days.
'
BBC

Why would you take a child with a mild cold to A and E

People are "jumpy" with Covid I think and taking extra precautions needlessly. But yeah there's absolutely no reason to take kids to A&E for something like a temp... kids will pop a fever with relatively mild illnesses (where an adult wouldn't even have a raised temp). It's totally normal. Stick some calpol in 'em and plonk them on the couch with Disney+ for a couple of days.

[Scarlett.]

Had my second jab!

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Scarlett.

Had my second jab!

Whoo

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Scarlett.

Had my second jab!

welcome to the droid collective

[Scarlett.]

I'm a 5G hotspot now lol

[arista]

[13:34
Ryanair adds 200,000 extra seats to Malta
and the Balearic Islands

They will be added in July, August and September on flights
from the UK to Malta, Ibiza and Palma
after the destinations made it
onto the government's green travel list.
But the airline is calling on ministers
to add "equally safe destinations" such
as Cyprus, the Canaries and the Green Islands.
It also wants vaccinated citizens from the UK
and the EU to travel freely between both.
In a statement, the company claimed the government,
"still won’t explain what scientific data they've
applied to their decision making on the
traffic light system which is very confusing
for airlines and consumers".]

[arista]

12:56
[Delta variant 'spreading freely
across Wales', Drakeford says
The first minister of Wales has warned of a
rise in cases of the Delta variant after
figures doubled in a week.
Mark Drakeford said it is "spreading freely
in communities right across Wales".
There were just under 500 confirmed cases
of the variant in the country last Friday.
But this has now more than doubled to
around 1,100 cases,
he told a press conference in Cardiff.
He said the incidence rate of coronavirus
across the country had risen to 37
cases per 100,000 people and was highest
in North Wales, where four of the six local
authority areas have rates higher than
50 cases per 100,000 people.

The Labour politician
said: "As many as 97% of new cases
of coronavirus in North Wales are
caused by the Delta variant.

"The very latest information I have
is that 15 people have been admitted to hospital
having contracted the Delta variant in Wales."

He claimed Wales was "two to three weeks
behind" the COVID situation in
the rest of the UK.]


https://news.sky.com/story/covid-new...ekend-12337263

[Strictly Jake]

Well the test came back negative. So it is just a nasty cold but it really has wiped me out. It must be because immune systems are low. Also I've worked out I usually get this kind of illness in October as so clean at Uni. I catch "Freshers flu" but obviously uni has been quiet for over a year and only in the last month with exams got very busy. So what id get in October I caught in June

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Well the test came back negative. So it is just a nasty cold but it really has wiped me out. It must be because immune systems are low. Also I've worked out I usually get this kind of illness in October as so clean at Uni. I catch "Freshers flu" but obviously uni has been quiet for over a year and only in the last month with exams got very busy. So what id get in October I caught in June

Great news Jake

[Nicky91]

Netherlands todays numbers 25th June 2021

659 new cases (just below the average of 675)

363 total hospitalisations 29 less than yesterday

147 total ICU/ventilators 11 less than yesterday

now 452 non-covid patients on the ICU/ventilators, biggest difference since October 1st, almost 9 months ago

5 new deaths


as of today, 172.000 jab appointments for Janssen/J&J vaccine (in total 200.000 jabs to be set, so 28.000 free places left)

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Well the test came back negative. So it is just a nasty cold but it really has wiped me out. It must be because immune systems are low. Also I've worked out I usually get this kind of illness in October as so clean at Uni. I catch "Freshers flu" but obviously uni has been quiet for over a year and only in the last month with exams got very busy. So what id get in October I caught in June

amazing to hear Jake

but feel for you still you got this very nasty cold

[Strictly Jake]

People won't be following the rules anymore by this corrupt and hypocritical goverment after the last week's of hearing about the G7, UEFA and the cock putting his cock where it doesnt belong. It's time to open up. Whether they decide this or not we all have a choice.

[Strictly Jake]

Why can't I go on watch my daughter's first sports day next week yet a load of drunk yobos can cheer on strangers on a football pitch

[Strictly Jake]

And on that note I'm gonna go back to the coronavirus Story as told by TIBB. Just to highlight how hypocritical the whole thing has been.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Well the test came back negative. So it is just a nasty cold but it really has wiped me out. It must be because immune systems are low. Also I've worked out I usually get this kind of illness in October as so clean at Uni. I catch "Freshers flu" but obviously uni has been quiet for over a year and only in the last month with exams got very busy. So what id get in October I caught in June

Great News
Hot Curry for you

[arista]

The Best was the 02 event
The Brit Awards
3,500 at that event

After tests - No casses at all.


Liverpool Live Event
7,000 there
over 2 days
had 10 cases , after the events



SkyNewsHD.

[arista]

Friday 25/8/21

18 have Died
15,810 have caught Covid-19


Patients in hospital
Latest available
1,485

Patients on ventilation
Latest available
259


128,066 Total UK Deaths

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/