Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by bob10

Not China yet. They have all the gear and little idea. But they are learning quick. But then so are the Yanks, at long last.

Yeah mate, I think Britannia is on long service leave.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Yeah mate, I think Britannia is on long service leave.

What a shame. On the other side, the Americans are talking about reforming their first fleet and basing it in Singapore. ATM they don't have enough ships. The Brits chased the past with two useless giant carriers, the Americans went down the track of littorial fighting ships , costing a mint. The yanks are turning back to more conventional ships, but the Chinese have them worried with their new missiles. The big carriers are just targets. One senior Admiral is saying the next 6 years could see us at War. But hey, the Wallabies are on the way back, whats to worry.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Yes, but I know a Military Logistics specialist personally and the sort of jobs he does - they would run rings around the private sector on how to actually get things done in a timely manner. No BS or crap, just 'Get the job done'

Of course it is easy in the Military. Some one up the chain issues an order the the subordinate carries out said order. No money changes hands.

In the private sector, boss seeks contractors, negotiates rate and then at the eleventh hour contractor reneges. Or boss gives job to driver, drives thinks "don't like that one best I have a sickie".

You cannot compare military functions with private sector. As soon as money is involved all bets are off.

Originally Posted by vnx205

Perhaps the reason we are keen to vaccinate children is to avoid a situation like this or maybe worse.



Two children on life support as Mississippi sees surge in delta variant cases

Don't forget that "survived" just means they didn't die. It tells you nothing about possible serious long term health issues.

No one will take this seriously here until the virus impacts on them personally.

Originally Posted by vnx205

Perhaps the reason we are keen to vaccinate children is to avoid a situation like this or maybe worse.



Two children on life support as Mississippi sees surge in delta variant cases

Don't forget that "survived" just means they didn't die. It tells you nothing about possible serious long term health issues.

It's also because they get it at school and bring it home and infect the parents. Some how or other this is largely overlooked.

Anyone who has lived with a primary teacher would understand.

DL

Originally Posted by bob10

What chance normal mortals when the most professionl Navy in the World gets snookered by COVID. A covid outbreak has hit the RN task force currently in the Med.

Covid outbreak hits Royal Navy flotilla 'after sailors went partying' (msn.com)

One could suggest the RN ain't that professional at the top end if that has happened.

DL

Originally Posted by bob10

It just gets better and better.

US soldiers in NT declared close contacts (msn.com)

Potential COVID spread inside hotel quarantine in SA (msn.com)

Potential third virus exposure site in SA (msn.com)

Freudian slip with the comment. Something like chasing ambulances.

DL

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Freudian slip with the comment. Something like chasing ambulances.

DL

Don't overthink it