Thread: Corona Virus

Curses! After nearly 2 hours on line for Qantas, the line dropped out.

An interesting article detailing the difference in the UKs response to coronavirus to Europe. I suspect that there is a valid point that people will get crisis fatigue from draconian social distancing measures just when they are most needed.
Italy is no outlier, it'''s a frontrunner. These nations are set to follow

Regards,
Tote

Some links from DVA to veterans. Could be of interest to all.

For further specific advice in relation to COVID 19 please refer to the following links:

• for Australian Government general health advice related to COVID-19 from the Department of Health;
• for the latest information and updates on the Australian Government COVID-19 Health Alert;
• for advice in relation to the one-off economic support payment, mutual obligation, the sickness allowance and frequently asked questions from the Department of Social Services;
• for overseas travel advice for Australian travellers from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;
• for COVID-19 information and guidance from the World Health Organisation; and
• for information and advice for veterans available on the DVA website.

Originally Posted by Tote

An interesting article detailing the difference in the UKs response to coronavirus to Europe. I suspect that there is a valid point that people will get crisis fatigue from draconian social distancing measures just when they are most needed.
Italy is no outlier, it'''s a frontrunner. These nations are set to follow

Regards,
Tote

It's a gamble. But it might pay off. The stakes are high, Boris just might be a man for a crisis. I still say the key is good communication between government and the people. And consistency in the message, with the key people setting an example. Hasn't happened here yet, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by bob10

It's a gamble. But it might pay off. The stakes are high, Boris just might be a man for a crisis. I still say the key is good communication between government and the people. And consistency in the message, with the key people setting an example. Hasn't happened here yet, unfortunately.

Its too bright for Boris but he may just be clever and sensible enough for once to follow experts unlike some world leaders...
Here is a summary of possible ramifications,its a long time since I studied epidemics but if herd behaviour worked to create immunity we wouldnt have had less problems with other viruses and other diseases in past history like smallpox,polio etc and the elephant in the room is poseible ongoing viral mutation slowing development of population immunity

Thread by @iandonald_psych: 1. The govt strategy on #Coronavirus is more refined than those used in other countries and potentially very effective. But it is also riski…

Wonder if ANZAC Day will be cancelled. The average age of RSL members is 80, I read, so they are particularly vulnerable.

Originally Posted by sashadidi

Its too bright for Boris but he may just be clever and sensible enough for once to follow experts unlike some world leaders...
Here is a summary of possible ramifications,its a long time since I studied epidemics but if herd behaviour worked to create immunity we wouldnt have had less problems with other viruses and other diseases in past history like smallpox,polio etc and the elephant in the room is poseible ongoing viral mutation slowing development of population immunity

Thread by @iandonald_psych: 1. The govt strategy on #Coronavirus is more refined than those used in other countries and potentially very effective. But it is also riski…

Basically, it's game of Russian Roulette, but with peoples lives.

Originally Posted by bob10

Meanwhile, a media outlet has reported coronavirus cases have " soared " to....... 227 in Australia. WTF ?

Even so, this would include the 27 who are reported to have recovered. As of 0630 today, there were 197 reported cases on the Government website which included the aforementioned 27.