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BlueJay  UK 18 May 20 9.25pm |
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Originally posted by cryrst
I'm on prescribed vit D due to my methotrexate for RA. That is possibly also considered a block for C19 even though its immunosuppressive ironically. It sounds like you're doing your level best to stay healthy which is to be commended. Be well through these tough times. The immune system is a funny thing. Sometimes robust immune systems can become overactive in the face of a threat, so immunosuppresive drugs have their place. They were a game changer for transplants too.
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 Stirlingsays  18 May 20 9.29pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
Yes uncertain times ahead and we can all take sensible steps to maximise our own safety and that of others. While at the same time being realistic. Sure....but at the moment there's an awful lot of people who regard going back to work as a death sentence...for them or family. It's like being at the seaside and tipping your toe in and thinking shark.....Yeah, sure there are sharks out there...but this one only likes old fat diabetics and it's perhaps a good idea that they don't take a dip. No one wants to see that anyway. Edited by Stirlingsays (18 May 2020 9.29pm)
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| BlueJay UK 18 May 20 9.34pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Sure....but at the moment there's an awful lot of people who regard going back to work as a death sentence...for them or family. It's like being at the seaside and tipping your toe in and thinking shark.....Yeah, sure there are sharks out there...but this one only likes old fat diabetics and it's perhaps a good idea that they don't take a dip. No one wants to see that anyway. Edited by Stirlingsays (18 May 2020 9.29pm) Yes, the government managed to scare everyone in equal measure. That may have served a purpose for a period of time but is now as much as a problem as anything. People need a more granular perspective on who is at risk and who isn't, and to make decisions based on that.
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| BlueJay UK 18 May 20 9.37pm |
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Originally posted by jeeagles
Hearing a lot of people complain about having to go back to work. I wonder how many people are genuinely concerned, and how many just cant be bothered.
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The thought had crossed my mind. So many people are being paid by the government that it must be all that impossible to keep track of this stuff. The eventual cost when it is said and done may well lead to a pretty grim time. You wouldn't know it from the stock market though. I know it's forward looking, but how far we have to look until we can tick both health and economic boxes is anyone's guess.| dannyboy1978 18 May 20 10.28pm |
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Has it been noticed that Asian and black people seem to be more susceptible in catching covid 19 and also have more chance of being caught breaking lock down rules.
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| Stirlingsays 18 May 20 10.36pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
Yes, the government managed to scare everyone in equal measure. That may have served a purpose for a period of time but is now as much as a problem as anything. People need a more granular perspective on who is at risk and who isn't, and to make decisions based on that. Totally agree.
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jeeagles  18 May 20 10.37pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
I've heard the DWP are currently employing as many people as they can, gearing up to process claims and fraud claims. Pay out now, chase down claims later. There is plenty of work available at the moment.
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| Stirlingsays 18 May 20 10.48pm |
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Originally posted by dannyboy1978
Has it been noticed that Asian and black people seem to be more susceptible in catching covid 19 and also have more chance of being caught breaking lock down rules. I certainly agree that the cultural does factor in.....probably less when compared to the genetic...who knows I doubt we will know definitively for ages. I noted how they were less bothered about the male percentage dying compared to women. It's the Chinese titanic. Then again...women are more important.....well the pretty ones anyway. Edited by Stirlingsays (18 May 2020 10.48pm)
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| Mapletree Croydon 18 May 20 11.00pm |
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Originally posted by dannyboy1978
Has it been noticed that Asian and black people seem to be more susceptible in catching covid 19 and also have more chance of being caught breaking lock down rules. Proof of the latter?
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| Mapletree Croydon 18 May 20 11.05pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
It sounds like you're doing your level best to stay healthy which is to be commended. Be well through these tough times. The immune system is a funny thing. Sometimes robust immune systems can become overactive in the face of a threat, so immunosuppresive drugs have their place. They were a game changer for transplants too. Yes, there is analysis to support the logic that scientists made a wrong guess at first and those on immunosuppressants may be relatively safe. Like smokers. The big thing is to prevent cytokine storm.
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| BlueJay UK 18 May 20 11.09pm |
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Originally posted by jeeagles
I've heard the DWP are currently employing as many people as they can, gearing up to process claims and fraud claims. Pay out now, chase down claims later. There is plenty of work available at the moment. I've read of a few cases of workers put on the government furlough scheme by their employers, being told that unless they also continue to work they'll be let go. If what you say is correct, hopefully they're at the front of the queue.
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| BlueJay UK 18 May 20 11.12pm |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
Yes, there is analysis to support the logic that scientists made a wrong guess at first and those on immunosuppressants may be relatively safe. Like smokers. The big thing is to prevent cytokine storm. Interesting. I wonder if the same applies to nicotine gum? No doubt more will come to light over time regarding how to best protect ourselves.
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