UK, Scotland & Ireland - Coronavirus COVID-19

[Atoz]

As an ex-Pat American, I am struck by the fact that the UK government seems much more focused on the individual person v the economy. And the young Exchequer guy (he's quite handsome, a nice surprise) seems sincere and determined.

I agree. I'm certainly not a Tory, but I have been impressed by the response to this crisis. Although I wish they'd pour salt on that superior slug, Gove. He sends shivers down my spine!

 

[MrsWatson]

@gregjrichards

That is the sort of thing that scares the bejesus out of me. A healthy 13 year old, probably full of beans. And it's heartbreaking for his family, they can't even say good-bye.

 

[Atoz]

Britain's youngest coronavirus victim': Boy, 13, dies alone 'after testing positive in London hospital', fundraiser says

Schoolboy Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab is believed to have died alone at Kings College Hospital in London yesterday, with family members unable to visit him in fear of catching the deadly virus, according to a fundraiser.

He is not thought to have had any underlying health conditions.

Boy, 13, dies alone 'after testing positive for coronavirus in London hospital', fundraiser says | Daily Mail Online

This news is extremely sad.

I agree with all of you regarding the press conferences. Thank you for your replies.

#StayHomeSaveLives

Truly sobering.

 

[MrsWatson]

I agree. I'm certainly not a Tory, but I have been impressed by the response to this crisis. Although I wish they'd pour salt on that superior slug, Gove. He sends shivers down my spine!

I see Gove as Boris' Dick Cheney. Ha!

 

[badgersmythe]

@gregjrichards

That is the sort of thing that scares the bejesus out of me. A healthy 13 year old, probably full of beans. And it's heartbreaking for his family, they can't even say good-bye.

I think that’s the scariest and saddest thing about all this. Being alone and not even allowed a goodbye.

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Funeral restrictions, online banking scams, and the long-term economic fallout: Today's Covid-19 main points

(Ireland)

• Health officials last night confirmed a further 295 cases of the Covid-19 virus in Ireland and another 8 people have died.
• Thousands of people across the country will receive the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment into their bank accounts from today.
• The economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic could see up to 318,000 jobs being lost in Ireland, according to a stark new analysis by financial advisory firm EY.
• Banking institutions and organisations have issued a warning to the public to be aware of fraudulent scams in operation in Ireland during the current Covid-19 health crisis.
• Ireland’s ambassador to the United States has urged those currently in the country on J1 visas to return home as soon as possible.
• Tánaiste Simon Coveney is holding a teleconference with Stormont leaders and the British secretary of state to Northern Ireland this morning to discuss cross border cooperation.
• The Irish Farmers’ Association has written to the Government and European Commission asking that all imports of beef from outside Europe be halted to support farmers in European countries.
• Taoiseach Leo Varadkar held a call with Chinese premier Li Keqiang to say thanks to China for sending medical supplies to Ireland.
• The Government has confirmed that marts will be allowed to continue operating in order to facilitate the trade of stock between farmers but large gatherings for public auctions will remain suspended.
• Senior government official, Elizabeth Canavan has said that no more than 10 people should attend a funeral.
• Microsoft is running a ‘DreamSpace, HomeSpace’ series of STEM webinars to allow young people to continue to engage with science and technology during the Covid-19 crisis.
• CEO of the HSE has warned the public that it is too early to identify positive trends of the coronavirus in Ireland.
• Construction company BAM has been criticised for continuing construction on the National Children’s Hospital site at St James’, despite the government instructing that all non-essential work cease to slow the spread of Covid-19.
• Claims that an onion can be used to tackle the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been debunked.
• Health and safety inspectors have recorded a nine-fold increase in complaints following the coronavirus outbreak in Northern Ireland.
• The two Chief Medical Officers in Ireland and Northern Ireland will sign a Memorandum of Understanding formalising co-ordination and cooperation between the Irish Government and the Executive this week, Michelle O’Neill said.
• Age Action and the Irish Red Cross are launching a COVID-19 Hardship Fund in partnership to support people experiencing difficulties meeting costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Dublin City Council has launched a dedicated community support helpline to help at-risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency. So, if you need help or know somebody who needs help, the phone number to call is 01 222 8555. The lines are open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.

 

[badgersmythe]

As an ex-Pat American, I am struck by the fact that the UK government seems much more focused on the individual person v the economy. And the young Exchequer guy (he's quite handsome, a nice surprise) seems sincere and determined.

Dishy Rishi!

 

[gregjrichards]

As an ex-Pat American, I am struck by the fact that the UK government seems much more focused on the individual person v the economy. And the young Exchequer guy (he's quite handsome, a nice surprise) seems sincere and determined.

I think Mr. Rishi Sunak would make a great Prime Minister. I was shocked that his wife’s family are worth billions. Personally I find it hard to take Boris seriously I think he struggles a bit with serious situations where he can’t be jovial.

 

[MrsWatson]

I appreciate the honesty of the government basically saying, we're in the *advertiser censored* for a while. But I also have greater faith in their duty of care than I do for the States.

And the scams and con artists, oi. It's going to be baaaadddd.

BUT. People care more about others here, it's not all here's mine eff you Jack. That makes a big difference in the long haul.

 

[Sillybilly]

Britain's youngest coronavirus victim': Boy, 13, dies alone 'after testing positive in London hospital', fundraiser says

Schoolboy Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab is believed to have died alone at Kings College Hospital in London yesterday, with family members unable to visit him in fear of catching the deadly virus, according to a fundraiser.

He is not thought to have had any underlying health conditions.

Boy, 13, dies alone 'after testing positive for coronavirus in London hospital', fundraiser says | Daily Mail Online

This news is extremely sad.

I agree with all of you regarding the press conferences. Thank you for your replies.

#StayHomeSaveLives

That poor dear young boy and his family. Although it can not ease the family's pain, I truly hope all his healthcare workers shared with him all the love they possibly could under such sad and difficult circumstances.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

That poor dear young boy and his family. Although it can not ease the family's pain, I truly hope all his healthcare workers shared with him all the love they possibly could under such sad and difficult circumstances.

Truly heartbreaking. Some of this is too hard to bear xX

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I see Gove as Boris' Dick Cheney. Ha!

Remove the Cheney and you'd be about right.

Dishy Rishi!

Rishi is my mum's MP and she's met him many times working on local projects. Not only is he quite dishy in real life (she says!) but he's a really friendly and popular chap in the constituency. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end, he's only been Chancellor since February!!

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Coronavirus: 17 more deaths and 325 new cases in Ireland confirmed

HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE confirmed that there are a further 325 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, and a total of 30,213 tests have been carried out.

Another 17 people are confirmed to have died from the coronavirus, according to figures released by the Department of Health this evening.



Of those 17 new reported deaths, the median age is 84, and 8 of those patients were reported to have had an underlying condition.

It brings to 71 the number of deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland; the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases now stands at 3,235.

It's really going for the elderly in Ireland

 

[gregjrichards]

Neighbour caught heading out during coronavirus lockdown wearing incredible disguise

Neighbour caught heading out during coronavirus lockdown in incredible disguise

#StayHomeSaveLives

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

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Neighbour caught heading out during coronavirus lockdown wearing incredible disguise

Neighbour caught heading out during coronavirus lockdown in incredible disguise

#StayHomeSaveLives

Like something from Still Game!

 

[ZoriahNZ]

My heart goes out to that poor young man and his grieving family.

Is there no way to at least setup a live stream feed so they can talk to each other in those final moments? surely some enterprising innovator can come up with a better system to enable people to say goodbye to each other.

It's just breaking my heart to read about all these families unable to be there to comfort each other and say goodbye to their loved ones.

 

[Amonet]

Can I request that we keep the same politics rules in here as the main thread?

I know Brits are more deprecating of our politicians in general than in some other parts of the world, and I've found a few of these comments funny, but I think they're more appropriate for private convos than in here. Same for the comments alluding to the responses of other governments around the world.

As this is a smaller thread, I would hope we could try and self-moderate better than is possible in the bigger threads, and not make more work for the mods and admins!

 

[badgersmythe]

Army helps finish building massive temporary hospital in London


Army join the front line in war on coronavirus as squaddies finish Nightingale Hospital in London | Daily Mail Online

 

[Alyce]

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Neighbour caught heading out during coronavirus lockdown wearing incredible disguise

Neighbour caught heading out during coronavirus lockdown in incredible disguise

#StayHomeSaveLives

 

[chimpface]

563 more deaths in the last 24 hours.

Seems the curve is still rising upwards.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-52112345