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Re: Coronavirus

Postby Screagle » Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:35 am

But the COVID-19 negative test result requirement using PCR or equivalent remains?

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby katy » Wed Mar 24, 2021 12:01 pm

Saw this re. Mass testing of asymptomatic, could apply to any country.

https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/utt ... m-testing/

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Re: Coronavirus

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Re: Coronavirus

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby katy » Wed May 12, 2021 10:10 am

Yes, have been reading some of the comments. I wonder if the virus had been left to run it’s course last year like any flu there would have been no need for lockdowns and we would still be in the same position now but over it.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby katy » Wed May 12, 2021 10:28 am

German vaccine seekers getting aggressive.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ge ... 021-05-12/

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby Paddy Pumpkin » Wed May 12, 2021 5:10 pm

katy wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 10:10 am Yes, have been reading some of the comments. I wonder if the virus had been left to run it’s course last year like any flu there would have been no need for lockdowns and we would still be in the same position now but over it.
Well the dying might be over with at least another 400k dead in the UK if the death rate remained the same. However if hospitals got overwhelmed like in India who knows how high the death rate would become if people cannot be treated.

As for the economy it would be thrashed even more as so many people would be afraid to leave their homes and nobody willing to visit the UK. In addition the food supply would get interrupted as the UK imports about
50% of the food it needs. The effects on the UK in that respect would have been much longer and there would be nobody leaving the UK for a holiday anytime soon

Apart from that nothing would have been different ....or maybe tons more

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby Pamela1 » Tue May 18, 2021 11:27 am

Since the Indian variant, 2nd jabs have been stepped up in the Uk and are being brought forward, i now know 6 people who have been contacted, my daughter was contacted and will now get her 2nd Jab this sat,It was previously for June 8th.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby markwilding » Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:38 am

Restrictions are easing up throughout Spain
Here is a list of the changes for the regions

https://english.elpais.com/

I am also hearing rumours that within a couple of weeks the obligatory use of masks outside will be lifted. However, as this is imposed by the regional government, I would expect Madrid to be the first to lift them due to the fact they were the last to introduce them.
We will have to wait and see.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby katy » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:12 am

Can’t see it happening in Andalucia.

http://www.surinenglish.com/national/20 ... _fee=col-C

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby markwilding » Sat Jun 05, 2021 11:41 am

Spain has handled the Pandemic in a different way to the UK and the restrictions were dependant on what could legally be imposed. Even then they have been far less severe than the almost total lockdown earlier this year in The UK. Apart from a few places, the current situation in Andalucía is far more relaxed than here in Bilbao. Night clubs can open until 2:00am, up to 8 people at tables in bars and up to 500 people at ceremonies (300 inside)

As the state of emergency has ended and due to current government's lack of enthusiasm for another one, there is limited scope for what regional government can do. If they try to introduce something, affected groups test it in the courts and more often than not the courts say that the restrictions are not legal.

I have heard the mask situation is to be reviewed at the end of this month.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby Wicksey » Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:05 pm

As I keep forgetting to put my mask on, it would be nice not to have to wear one. Most times out of doors there's few people around anyway, and it always feels a bit OTT to have to wear one when there's no-one else around. I have taken it off when it's completely deserted. So many people seem to wear theirs under their chin that I wonder why I bother sometimes!

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby elusive » Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:02 pm

https://english.elpais.com/society/2021 ... nchez.html

The government is having a meeting about not having to wear masks outside (1.5mts) from june 26th. Whether the regions can over rule???

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby katy » Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:01 pm

Wicksey wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:05 pm As I keep forgetting to put my mask on, it would be nice not to have to wear one. Most times out of doors there's few people around anyway, and it always feels a bit OTT to have to wear one when there's no-one else around. I have taken it off when it's completely deserted. So many people seem to wear theirs under their chin that I wonder why I bother sometimes!
True and many do not cover their nose. Even on TV the Journalists are fiddling and pushing them up all the time.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby Free at Last » Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:03 pm

elusive wrote: Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:02 pm https://english.elpais.com/society/2021 ... nchez.html

The government is having a meeting about not having to wear masks outside (1.5mts) from june 26th. Whether the regions can over rule???
A JdeA spokesman has said today they will abide by the decision taken at national level.

https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/Deja ... 42137.html

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby elusive » Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:46 pm

Thanks F.A.L excellent news.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby peteroldracer » Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:51 pm

elusive wrote: Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:46 pm Thanks F.A.L excellent news.
If it is the right safe decision.
I used to cough to disguise a [email protected] I f@rt to disguise a cough.

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby markwilding » Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:31 pm

There has been a lot of speculation over the last couple of weeks or so. Confirmed here
https://english.elpais.com/society/2021 ... nchez.html

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby elusive » Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:55 pm

peteroldracer wrote: Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:51 pm
elusive wrote: Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:46 pm Thanks F.A.L excellent news.
If it is the right safe decision.
Theres very little evidence of it being transmitted outside when walking in the street past someone for a split second unless they cough in your face!. Even more so when you are supposed to wear them when theres no one around you! Now people have the choice which is the most important thing. You still have to wear them in crowded areas. If people want to keep wearing them thats upto them but I'll be crossing the road instead. Whats the point in vaccines if nothing changes and you keep having the same restrictions

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Re: Coronavirus

Postby Pamela1 » Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:24 pm

Totally agree elusive, what is the point..


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