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Birmingham Airport could become emergency mortuary

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    Birmingham Airport could become emergency mortuary

    That airport always was dead.


    Birmingham Airport could be used as a temporary mortuary for up to 12,000 bodies in a worst-case coronavirus scenario after talks with several local councils.

    The site - which would initially have space for 2,500 bodies, increasing if needed - includes a cargo hub, with hangars on the opposite side of the airstrip from the two passenger terminals.


    Deputy leader of Sandwell Council Wasim Ali said: “In reality, we have to prepare for the worst.


    “We really don’t want to have to use it, but if we do, then it’ll be available.”


    A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “We have been in discussions with the authorities and we will of course cooperate to find a suitable location and help where we can to suport the fightback against this pandemic.”


    The UK government is making £1.6bn available to councils to deal with pressures on existing services.
    Coronavirus updates: Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus - BBC News
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

    #2
    We can fit some more in AtW's bedsit if we clear out all the squirrel carcasses...

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      #3
      So a big improvement

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        #4
        God, thats grim.
        I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this

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          #5
          Originally posted by Pogle View Post
          God, thats grim.
          Yep. Not even the bullring shopping centre and the spaghetti junction lift the gloom....Oh you mean the mass mortuary?

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            #6
            shaunbhoy said it was just a flu, right?

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              #7
              Originally posted by AtW View Post
              shaunbhoy said it was just a flu, right?
              It is to a tough sinewy ex special forces hard man like SB.

              However, pale and flabby types who live above busy kebabs shops in the epicentre should really start worrying....

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                #8
                Will the Heathrow Thistle become a mortuary?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                  Will the Heathrow Thistle become a mortuary?

                  They'll need to clean it up first. Even the dead have certain standards...

                  Edit: It might just help their Tripadvisor rating though, so every cloud, and all that...
                  His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mordac View Post
                    They'll need to clean it up first. Even the dead have certain standards...
                    Scooter said it was great.

                    Oh yes, I see what you mean...

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