Boris Johnson to hold press conference at 4pm

[pb21]

That is how I understand it

Seems slightly strange to have tier 2 immediately next to tier 4 areas, I guess there has to be a boundary somewhere though.

 

[Fungus]

More contagious doesn’t mean more or equally deadly, they simple don’t know that yet. I suspect it may be what has happened with other viruses where they become more contagious but less deadly, that’s if the new strain even exists.

I know there was a more contagious version found in Spain recently which scientists said didn’t appear as deadly, the way Boris said the virus ‘could be up to 77% more contagious’ seems like very flakey scientific language at best.

That's how I understand it (I have no medical knowledge). It makes no sense for a virus to kill all its hosts, so it evolves to spread faster but kill fewer. Anyway, that's the straw of good news I'm clutching at, though it doesn't change anything re Xmas.

 

[Lower West Stander]

More contagious doesn’t mean more or equally deadly, they simple don’t know that yet. I suspect it may be what has happened with other viruses where they become more contagious but less deadly, that’s if the new strain even exists.

I know there was a more contagious version found in Spain recently which scientists said didn’t appear as deadly, the way Boris said the virus ‘could be up to 77% more contagious’ seems like very flakey scientific language at best.

I agree.

This looks a bit panicky to me...


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[GT49er]

failure after failure and we top europe for deaths.

Any other party wouldnt of done as badly , challenging but every single thing they have ballsed up

So well done all who voted

Every single thing? Bollocks - don't exaggerate. Surely, in hindsight, we could have done some things a bit differently - so could Macron, Merkel, or any other leaders you can bring up - but keep in mind that it's the virus that's killing people, not Boris Johnson.

 

[portslade seagull]

Would love to see your evidence for that.

Widely reported with universities going into lockdown

 

[GT49er]

I for one, would have wished this Covid crisis, on ANY other Prime Minister.

That is a despicable thing to wish on anybody.

 

[crodonilson]

Good luck to whoever is going to attempt to stop those from tier 4 areas travelling to go Christmas shopping in nearby towns in tier 2, seems like a fantastic way to spread this ‘new strain’

We need police and army road checks set.up on borders for tier 4 areas, too many selfish people.will try and ignore the new rules otherwise.

 

[Notters]

So let me get this right, you lot can still go to the pub and to football but we have to go through christmas with no family support again. We can't take it much longer. It's bonkers.

 

[dazzer6666]

I agree.

This looks a bit panicky to me...


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Hospitalisation numbers rocketing so worried the system will collapse I think.......

 

[The Wizard]

We need police and army road checks set.up on borders for tier 4 areas, too many selfish people.will try and ignore the new rules otherwise.

Can always count on Crodo to lighten a thread up with a bit of light hearted stupidity. This isn’t North Korea.

 

[vegster]

That is a despicable thing to wish on anybody.

You obviously don't understand.

 

[macbeth]

I have to say, I've given up being fazed by this anymore. People stick to the rules, keep their end of the bargain, and then government mismanagement ruins it for everyone.

Genuinely what's the point. So many countries are virtually back to normal, meanwhile we can't even have a leader who shows up on time when announcing the next wave of restrictions. This year has been one blow after another, each one more avoidable than the last.

So to protect my sanity I've simply decided it's not worth caring about it anymore. I'll follow the rules, or at least protect my family to the best of my ability, but the whole thing is so draining.

 

[The Wizard]

Hospitalisation numbers rocketing so worried the system will collapse I think.......

‘Rocketing’ that’s just sensationalist news language, hospitalisation have increased by 17% in the last 7 days.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

We need police and army road checks set.up on borders for tier 4 areas, too many selfish people.will try and ignore the new rules otherwise.

Or alternatively a poll to decide NSC's favourite Potter:

Harry
Graham
Dennis
Demi Moore in Ghost

 

[Stat Brother]

Do you honestly think anybody could've done any better ?, if so please explain because I'm sure numerous governments would be interested as they are all suffering the same fate

I think others could have done better just by being consistent and cautious with their message.

 

[Gazwag]

Good luck to whoever is going to attempt to stop those from tier 4 areas travelling to go Christmas shopping in nearby towns in tier 2, seems like a fantastic way to spread this ‘new strain’

Quite, having rother in 4 and wealden in 2 is just plain stupid, shame they aren't prioritising the vaccine into tier 4 areas.

 

[Icy Gull]

Hospitalisation numbers rocketing so worried the system will collapse I think.......

This is the bottom line isn’t it? Imagine not being able to be admitted to hospital because they can’t cope. It’s shit but it can’t be brushed under the carpet.

 

[Notters]

Quite, having rother in 4 and wealden in 2 is just plain stupid

Glad it's not just me!

 

[Stumpy Tim]

The new Christmas rules are right, and should have been the rules two weeks ago. The problem is that people have made plans, and there will be a mad scramble in the affected areas for turkeys!

 

[LamieRobertson]

Agreed but some members of the public do too

Aye