Originally posted by ladymuck
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Ironically, going naked will deal with the virus better than wearing rubber and plastic, as the natural bacteria on skin will kill the virus in a short space of time.
Not sure I like the thought of naked nurses though. Despite the old perception (saucy 'carry on' style nurses) many are now obese from stuffing biscuits and cake in themselves at regular opportunities. You can tell the juniors as they tend to be slimmer. Maybe that's one reason so many are succumbing to the virus along with the lack of suitable PPE and exposure to high viral load, they're not all that healthy, and having such a stressful job won't be helping either. [Controversial I know, but the truth is the truth, probably.]Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostWhy the strawman? No country has done things perfectly well. No country has done things perfectly badly. But there's no need to cover up the serious failings of the British government's response, particularly the late imposition of restrictions (Cheltenham festival, Johnson promoting hand shaking in hospitals etc., the tardiness over the ordering of multiple crystal balls etc.)
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostIronically, going naked will deal with the virus better than wearing rubber and plastic, as the natural bacteria on skin will kill the virus in a short space of time.
Not sure I like the thought of naked nurses though. Despite the old perception (saucy 'carry on' style nurses) many are now obese from stuffing biscuits and cake in themselves at regular opportunities. You can tell the juniors as they tend to be slimmer. Maybe that's one reason so many are succumbing to the virus along with the lack of suitable PPE and exposure to high viral load, they're not all that healthy, and having such a stressful job won't be helping either. [Controversial I know, but the truth is the truth, probably.]
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Postftfy
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostCountries that managed this well had the restrictions ahead of the events I described.
Instead of actually putting all of their eggs in one cheap basket and relying solely upon deliveries from China with their 4-week lead times.
The NHS actually ran an exercise (Yes the NHS, not HMG!) a couple of years ago to test their inherent readiness to deal with a global pandemic of just this nature. They concluded that they were well placed to cope.
Where were all of these "stockpiled" items that we were told about when the wailing and gnashing of teeth over Brexit was being played out?
And as for all of these Care Homes, IIRC 84% of them are privately run companies. Since when is the onus on HMG to ensure these businesses plan for worst case scenarios?
Too many whining limp backsliders trying to mask their own incompetence and lack of foresight by blaming everything on the Government. All aided and abetted of course by a compliant leftie media.
Just saying......
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostMaybe THIS country might have handled things better if those charged with provisioning the NHS (FYI that is NOT HMG but IS in fact the NHS Management and Logistic chain) had actually given themselves some wriggle room with regards to the acquisition of PPE equipment by including local suppliers?
Instead of actually putting all of their eggs in one cheap basket and relying solely upon deliveries from China with their 4-week lead times.
The NHS actually ran an exercise (Yes the NHS, not HMG!) a couple of years ago to test their inherent readiness to deal with a global pandemic of just this nature. They concluded that they were well placed to cope.
Where were all of these "stockpiled" items that we were told about when the wailing and gnashing of teeth over Brexit was being played out?
And as for all of these Care Homes, IIRC 84% of them are privately run companies. Since when is the onus on HMG to ensure these businesses plan for worst case scenarios?
Too many whining limp backsliders trying to mask their own incompetence and lack of foresight by blaming everything on the Government. All aided and abetted of course by a compliant leftie media.
Just saying......
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostDepends what turns you on. Or off!Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostNothing to say about Cheltenham, handshaking etc.
Gives you a reason to climb out from under your comfort blanket in the morning.
HTH
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostI shall leave that to moaning cup-half-empties like you to drone endlessly on about.
Gives you a reason to climb out from under your comfort blanket in the morning.
HTH
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