Coronavirus & stuff

Jenuall wrote:

Moggy wrote:My son was telling us last night that the brother of a kid in his class has tested positive.

I'm hoping my son has misunderstood and that the parents of that kid haven't sent him to school even though his brother has it.

Technically under 18s don't need to isolate even if they live with someone who is positive

RIP me.

Rubix wrote:Sorry to hear that Jen, hope you feel better and don’t suffer.

I think Boris is only relaxing restrictions to gain friends after his past few weeks

He got brexit done AND ended covid. What a hero

Apart from Private Eye, I can't remember the last time long covid was mentioned in the media. Are we pretending all those affected don't exist?

Memento Mori wrote:Apart from Private Eye, I can't remember the last time long covid was mentioned in the media. Are we pretending all those affected don't exist?

We've learnt to live with it.

Memento Mori wrote:Apart from Private Eye, I can't remember the last time long covid was mentioned in the media. Are we pretending all those affected don't exist?

They've managed to get the entire focus of this to be on mask wearing. No masks = everything is normal.

Memento Mori wrote:Apart from Private Eye, I can't remember the last time long covid was mentioned in the media. Are we pretending all those affected don't exist?

Cut to five years time where the headlines will be "Disability Living Allowance claims are skyrocketing. Can we really afford it?"

It's so gooseberry fool it's being painted that the only reason people are still working from home is because they're 'scared' of the virus.

There is the initial issue, with the implication and connotation being that if you're wary of contracting a virus that has killed millions of people and left millions more with crippling long-term effects, you're somehow a pathetic wimp worthy only of ridicule.

But the broader issue is them trying to shift any and all focus away from the idea that actually it's just immeasurably better to not have to commute every day, not have to spend extra money whether you can afford to or not, have additional time with your family etc etc.

I know a few people still suffering with long covid especially energy levels and one guy still only has 50% of his smell back.

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:It's so gooseberry fool it's being painted that the only reason people are still working from home is because they're 'scared' of the virus.

There is the initial issue, with the implication and connotation being that if you're wary of contracting a virus that has killed millions of people and left millions more with crippling long-term effects, you're somehow a pathetic wimp worthy only of ridicule.

But the broader issue is them trying to shift any and all focus away from the idea that actually it's just immeasurably better to not have to commute every day, not have to spend extra money whether you can afford to or not, have additional time with your family etc etc.

It's a mix of jealousy from those who can't work from home, and hypocrisy from those who do, but think only they should be allowed to. Plus a hefty dose of selfishness from those who profit from people being forced to commute unnecessarily.

My niece tested positive today. The school is sticking with isolating for 10 days but her brother is allowed in school which seems odd, although I'm not as up to date on school rules as I'd like. Apparently my nephew was in tears last night because he thought he wouldn't be able to go to school, I think the last two years has impacted him more than we thought. I wish I could make things right for them both while keeping them safe.

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:It's so gooseberry fool it's being painted that the only reason people are still working from home is because they're 'scared' of the virus.

There is the initial issue, with the implication and connotation being that if you're wary of contracting a virus that has killed millions of people and left millions more with crippling long-term effects, you're somehow a pathetic wimp worthy only of ridicule.

But the broader issue is them trying to shift any and all focus away from the idea that actually it's just immeasurably better to not have to commute every day, not have to spend extra money whether you can afford to or not, have additional time with your family etc etc.

I work deliveries and stack shelves as a job so no chance of working from home, the whole working from home thing doesn't help me in the slightest, and yet I thinking working from home is a brilliant thing that shouldn't be dropped, it lowers polution , allows for some people to have more control over there lives and waste less time due to a lack of travel, it's something that should really stay.

Outrunner wrote:Apparently my nephew was in tears last night because he thought he wouldn't be able to go to school

Kids these days are strawberry floating weird.

rinks wrote:

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:It's so gooseberry fool it's being painted that the only reason people are still working from home is because they're 'scared' of the virus.

There is the initial issue, with the implication and connotation being that if you're wary of contracting a virus that has killed millions of people and left millions more with crippling long-term effects, you're somehow a pathetic wimp worthy only of ridicule.

But the broader issue is them trying to shift any and all focus away from the idea that actually it's just immeasurably better to not have to commute every day, not have to spend extra money whether you can afford to or not, have additional time with your family etc etc.

It's a mix of jealousy from those who can't work from home, and hypocrisy from those who do, but think only they should be allowed to. Plus a hefty dose of selfishness from those who profit from people being forced to commute unnecessarily.

I completely agree.

kerr9000 wrote:

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:It's so gooseberry fool it's being painted that the only reason people are still working from home is because they're 'scared' of the virus.

There is the initial issue, with the implication and connotation being that if you're wary of contracting a virus that has killed millions of people and left millions more with crippling long-term effects, you're somehow a pathetic wimp worthy only of ridicule.

But the broader issue is them trying to shift any and all focus away from the idea that actually it's just immeasurably better to not have to commute every day, not have to spend extra money whether you can afford to or not, have additional time with your family etc etc.

I work deliveries and stack shelves as a job so no chance of working from home, the whole working from home thing doesn't help me in the slightest, and yet I thinking working from home is a brilliant thing that shouldn't be dropped, it lowers polution , allows for some people to have more control over there lives and waste less time due to a lack of travel, it's something that should really stay.

Respect to you, Kerr. If only more people shared your mindset!

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:It's so gooseberry fool it's being painted that the only reason people are still working from home is because they're 'scared' of the virus.

There is the initial issue, with the implication and connotation being that if you're wary of contracting a virus that has killed millions of people and left millions more with crippling long-term effects, you're somehow a pathetic wimp worthy only of ridicule.

But the broader issue is them trying to shift any and all focus away from the idea that actually it's just immeasurably better to not have to commute every day, not have to spend extra money whether you can afford to or not, have additional time with your family etc etc.

Get back to the office you worksky scrounger! The boomer generation didn't talk constantly as though they were part of the effort to win WW2 for your lazy ass.

rinks wrote:

Outrunner wrote:Apparently my nephew was in tears last night because he thought he wouldn't be able to go to school

Kids these days are strawberry floating weird.

He's probably banging his teacher, the absolute LAD.

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Hexx wrote:

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To be fair, statistically it's likely at least one of Boris' children will have covid at any given time

So I tested Positive on Saturday, first thought it was just a cold after testing Negative on Friday but have got worse since then. Still testing positive now, I'm properly knackered, achy all over, continuous cough and I'm out of breath just getting dressed/walking down the stairs. Not good. Been off work all week, boss has told me to stay off until I'm feeling better even if though I work from home anyway. He'd rather I rest than try to work and make myself feel worse. Thankfully wife and kid haven't caught it yet, they've been testing daily.

rinks wrote:

Outrunner wrote:Apparently my nephew was in tears last night because he thought he wouldn't be able to go to school

Kids these days are strawberry floating weird.

I think it's less about school and more about the isolation. When my brother read his diary a while back (my nephew showed him because he found it easier than verbalising what he was feeling) some of his entries about loneliness and isolation were heartbreaking. We know he bottles things up because he doesn't want to upset anyone and then they come out when things get too much. We've always (even pre-covid) tried to reassure him that he can talk to us about anything so it's really upsetting to see him struggle like this. I think his primary school has set up a group for kids who are struggling with their mental health which is something I guess, I just wish I could do more to help him.