Worst than the Noro.? Stuck on board with Coronavirus

[Manoverboard]

Regarding the 19 crew members … were they transferred from Diamond Princess I wondered ?

In our area I haven't spotted the reporting of any cases so I am relaxed about it all at the moment but that could change if the situation worsens as predicted. There will be many on here who are at greater risk themselves or are in general contact with people who have respiratory problems and with this thought in mind I am with Barney on this one when faced with the quandary of staying in / going out to crowded places.

Having said that we went to Sainsbugs yesterday and noted that the shelves earmarked for kitchen rolls / tissues / toilet rolls / Carex products etc were completely empty … it doesn't usually happen on a Friday so I concluded that the well healed of Sherborne are already in a state of panic.

ps … I'm glad it worked out well for Merv and his overseas friends

[Onelife]

There was a report this morning saying that the greater majority of those were crew members.
There was an excellent interview on BBC with the Deputy Director of Health (?) who cautioned against panic and put the whole situation in perspective. She also cautioned against panic buying. There is no need for it and only creates a problem where none should exist. I understand the concerns of those who have partners, relatives etc who have pre-existing conditions who need to be extra careful but it does no good spreading panic amongst the population. We saw enough of that with Brexit which merely frightens people. Stay calm and do as you are told.

I fail to understand the significance as to whether they were crew or not?

I can think of several, the crews quarters are much more cramped than passengers, leading to closer contact. Most crew are still working to provide the hotel service, so the spread of the virus among them is higher, and of course they are preparing and handling food for everyone on board.

So what's the significance?........They are all in the same boat as far as coronaviruses is concerned.

[towny44]

I fail to understand the significance as to whether they were crew or not?

I can think of several, the crews quarters are much more cramped than passengers, leading to closer contact. Most crew are still working to provide the hotel service, so the spread of the virus among them is higher, and of course they are preparing and handling food for everyone on board.

So what's the significance?........They are all in the same boat as far as coronavirus is concerned.

That's the problem, they are in the same boat and possibly coughing over the food as they prepare it, and over your plated dinner. Any crew or passenger with symptoms should be offloaded to an isolation hospital at the next port, and only when those with symptoms reach a critical point should quarantine be considered, and then only until safe evacuation back to your own home for self isolation can be arranged.
Why has Boris not put me in charge????

[Onelife]

I can think of several, the crews quarters are much more cramped than passengers, leading to closer contact. Most crew are still working to provide the hotel service, so the spread of the virus among them is higher, and of course they are preparing and handling food for everyone on board.

So what's the significance?........They are all in the same boat as far as coronavirus is concerned.

That's the problem, they are in the same boat and possibly coughing over the food as they prepare it, and over your plated dinner. Any crew or passenger with symptoms should be offloaded to an isolation hospital at the next port, and only when those with symptoms reach a critical point should quarantine be considered, and then only until safe evacuation back to your own home for self isolation can be arranged.
Why has Boris not put me in charge????

I refer you to post 248

" MSC ship turned away from Valletta due to rumours and local doctors threatening to strike if the ship docked".

[towny44]

So what's the significance?........They are all in the same boat as far as coronavirus is concerned.

That's the problem, they are in the same boat and possibly coughing over the food as they prepare it, and over your plated dinner. Any crew or passenger with symptoms should be offloaded to an isolation hospital at the next port, and only when those with symptoms reach a critical point should quarantine be considered, and then only until safe evacuation back to your own home for self isolation can be arranged.
Why has Boris not put me in charge????

I refer you to post 248

" MSC ship turned away from Valletta due to rumours and local doctors threatening to strike if the ship docked".

I assume that was to be a standard call, you clearly did not read and understand my post, which if followed carefully should satisfy all but the worst scaredycatt.

[Onelife]

That's the problem, they are in the same boat and possibly coughing over the food as they prepare it, and over your plated dinner. Any crew or passenger with symptoms should be offloaded to an isolation hospital at the next port, and only when those with symptoms reach a critical point should quarantine be considered, and then only until safe evacuation back to your own home for self isolation can be arranged.
Why has Boris not put me in charge????

I refer you to post 248

" MSC ship turned away from Valletta due to rumours and local doctors threatening to strike if the ship docked".

I assume that was to be a standard call, you clearly did not read and understand my post, which if followed carefully should satisfy all but the worst scaredycatt.

The problem being John,....if Boris were to put you in control you or gawd almighty ain't going to off load the infected if ports won't allow them off ship... as is the case with MSC wanting to off load in Valletta.

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[Mervyn and Trish]

There are plenty of toilet rolls in B&M in Leek if anybody is caught short!

[Onelife]

There are plenty of toilet rolls in B&M in Leek if anybody is caught short!

l though you had better taste Sir Merv...from what love heard your fingers go straight through B&M paper... hope Stephen is having his dinner while reading this

[Mervyn and Trish]

That's probably why they have plenty left.

We get ours elsewhere. Or rather we send the staff for it.

[Onelife]

That's probably why they have plenty left.

We get ours elsewhere. Or rather we send the staff for it.

You've restored my faith in you Sir Merv........l've always thought of you as a triple layer kind of guy

[Whynd1]

Quilted probably.

[Onelife]

Quilted probably.

And scented........l like building up a chap before dropping him in it...messy old business!

[Stephen]

Real men use Izal.......not me though.

[Onelife]

Real men use Izal.......not me though.

Is that where the expression "tough sh*t comes from?

[Onelife]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-heal ... eath-toll/

Don't panic!!!!

[Stephen]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-heal ... eath-toll/

Don't panic!!!!

I'm not.

If it gets you it gets you. No point worrying about what MIGHT happen.

[Onelife]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CEQuDyuQFKE


Whatever happens keep smiling

[Stephen]

Just popping down to Asda's. Anyone want anything

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[Mervyn and Trish]

So we had a good result cancelling our Cunard cruise.

Tomorrow we fly to Madeira confident that they have no cases so far.

Last night they had an earthquake!

[Onelife]

So we had a good result cancelling our Cunard cruise.

Tomorrow we fly to Madeira confident that they have no cases so far.

Last night they had an earthquake!

l'd stay and watch Cheltenham.......you'll probably have better luck.

[Onelife]

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I could tell you a story about "deep heat" Foxy.........but l'm not going to as she might be reading this.

[Onelife]

133 coronavirus deaths reported today in Italy....but don't panic!