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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No-one should go to A&E.
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I think this is a link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30183-5/fulltext
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Thank you - might well do so.
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Wonder long before they include anywhere in Wales? Let alone my nearest city... :)
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Under those mythical "normal" circumstances, I'd have suggested Screwfix or Toolstation.
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    In another place, someone has posted some information about their symptoms: We have only had a slightly raised temperature and relatively minor coughing so didn’t fit the isolation criteria. However, shortness of breath kicked in after a few days. I found the following article informative...
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    As I see it, they should request the emergency powers and then do what they need to do. Up to and including confiscation and gaol for offenders. Though, more often, I would expect them to impose a price and ensure that the company doesn't just put everything back into the stockroom until they...
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I agree that across the web there are many who claim it to be fake. And, because of the recency of the date, I tend to agree. However, some time ago (days? weeks? not sure) I thought I actually heard him say something very close to that though possibly not the exact words.
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    But as churches have ceased services there won't be masses at the masses for the mass funerals.
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Possible relatively good news? If we believe... Trials to begin on Covid-19 vaccine in UK next month Researchers hope to conduct animal tests next week and safety trials as early as next month https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/19/uk-drive-develop-coronavirus-vaccine-science
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Reads as the blind who is being led by the blind (and incompetent). :)
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Question Time - is that really Matt Hancock? Looks like an escaped criminal from Victorian times.
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    There is a world of difference between rational planned purchasing for predicted difficulties and buying, buying, buying regardless of any likelihood of need. As you say, if you need to self-isolate for your own protection or that of others, you need those things. Getting things delivered is...
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That thing that inhabits golf courses: Jabin Botsford ✔ @jabinbotsford Close up of President @realDonaldTrump notes is seen where he crossed out "Corona" and replaced it with "Chinese" Virus as he speaks with...
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Johnson says we can tine the turd in 12 weeks - or something like that...
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    At least it is only 2-ply silver not 3-ply gold... Whisper Silver...
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    From the USA: NIH Director's Blog To Beat COVID-19, Social Distancing is a Must Posted on March 19th, 2020 by Dr. Francis Collins...
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just seen this: Page 1of 2NovacytS.A.("Novacyt"orthe"Company") Coronavirus test update Initial orders from Public Health England Paris, France and Camberley, UK –16March2020–Novacyt (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), an international specialist in clinical diagnostics, is pleased to...
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Despite using contactless cards, the till machine wants to know what you are buying. Fine for barcoded items, not so fine for fruit & veg, bakery goods, messed up barcodes, etc. They vary as to whether you have to touch the screen to get it to start or you can just start scanning. And how you...
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Not that I don't appreciate your comment...