Coronavirus (Covid-19) Discussion
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Thing is, Public Health England collect data re populations up and down the UK, based on various demographics. They don't share them openly with the news media, but if you work in certain fields, they are shared openly. I work in one such field. There is a huge socioeconomic, health, and racial/cultural divide between broadly the southern counties and those of the Midlands and Northern counties (broadly speaking) and these have contributed hugely to the spread of covid in certain areas.
They wouldn't make Government any more popular if the hit the headlines, and the media would be accused of being socioeconomically and racially biased.
The numbers are still rediculously small though, and most hospitals (certainly in the EoE region) aren't anywhere near capacity, despite what is being reported. I have to touch base with the safeguarding lead of our hodpital trust once or twice a week. They aren't panicking yet.
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Hey everybody, sorry for my absence. I've been very sick. I got home from a job in West Virginia the week before Thanksgiving and a few days after started having an itchy throat and stuffed up nose. Long story short I tested positive for SARS-cov-2 on Saturday and am going to be in isolation until the 9th just to make sure I am not still contagious.
I don't think I am going to die or anything. No fever or respiratory issues, thank God. But I feel very weak and tired, and my sense of smell and taste is finally starting to return. Pseudoephedrine helps with the nasal congestion. I am hopeful I didn't give the virus to my Mom or my cats… since it has been 8 days and they still aren't having symptoms. I hope everyone is doing well.
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hoping for a speedy recovery @Filthy
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Thanks guys 🥰
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I tried to get tested much sooner. But tests were virtually impossible to find pre-Thanksgiving.
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Thanks G.
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Glad to hear that you are getting better !
Welcome back
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Thanks gents
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Get well soon Mike!
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Thanks
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I've been thinking about my shopping strategy recently. The two main options are
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Quick trips to the store every few days lasting under 15 minutes. You come in contact with more people but the viral load is small if someone in the store sick.
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Longer trips every week to 10 days lasting about 45 minutes. You come in contact with less people but the time spent in a potentially infection environment is longer.
In both cases, I would go to the store in the evening to minimize time spent in the checkout line.
So far, I've opted for strategy (1) because from what I've read viral load is an important factor in determining how sick you become. However, it seems that many people are choosing strategy (2) and that's what news outlets are recommending as well.
Does anyone have any opinions, information, or evidence to support either of these strategies?
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