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Tomu Tomu
Thank you. I just found out a few hours ago so it hasn’t sunken in yet.
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I'm sorry to hear about that, remember we are here for you.
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Tomu Tomu
Oh man.. ah, thank you. Reading that’s made me cry but I think that’s good because I haven’t been able to yet. Wow... ag
Our lockdown has been extended for another 3 weeks in Scotland (same in Wales and NI) but for some reason England made a (very unclear) speech last night about the “roadmap” for the future and has begun to ease restrictions.
I just don’t even know how to feel about this.
Although I’m in Scotland, I can only assume our restrictions will be extended which means the starting date for work will be even later (without any info on furlough extension). I work in hospitality and don’t even think I’ll have a job to go back to, furlough ends in June, as does my college bursary so I really don’t know what I’m going to do to pay bills because not many places are hiring.
germany started lifting their restrictions and their R number has already risen above 1, and this morning the tube in London was absolutely packed with people. There is no way this will work and I can almost guarantee if this continues that a second peak will be inevitable. We have the highest death toll in Europe so in my opinion we should not be easing anything just yet. I just don’t know how many more lives will be lost because of our Prime Ministers lack of clarity.
I just don’t even know how to feel about this.
Although I’m in Scotland, I can only assume our restrictions will be extended which means the starting date for work will be even later (without any info on furlough extension). I work in hospitality and don’t even think I’ll have a job to go back to, furlough ends in June, as does my college bursary so I really don’t know what I’m going to do to pay bills because not many places are hiring.
germany started lifting their restrictions and their R number has already risen above 1, and this morning the tube in London was absolutely packed with people. There is no way this will work and I can almost guarantee if this continues that a second peak will be inevitable. We have the highest death toll in Europe so in my opinion we should not be easing anything just yet. I just don’t know how many more lives will be lost because of our Prime Ministers lack of clarity.
No problem and please if you ever feel down I would be happy to talk with you and help you
There's no science backing it up... I also never said I didn't believe in science, I just don't believe in covid and ridiculing me on here won't change that in fact it just furthers my stance.
Hi there, I am a scientist who has worked in a laboratory testing COVID-19 samples using qPCR (the testing method used to determine if a patient has it at the time of the sample being taken; not the antibody test). I'm now currently working on a paper comparing the two diagnostic methods currently in-use and their pros and cons. No, we are not going along with some mass worldwide government hoax. Scientists and healthcare workers do not want to be working with this virus. It is an incredibly stressful and terrifying time to be working in these professions.
COVID-19 is a new strain (or several) of an existing single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the betacoronavirus genus. Human coronaviruses were only discovered within the past century, but it is thought to have been causing respiratory infection in humans for centuries prior. The origins of coronaviruses as a whole go back much further, but I'm not going to do the research for that right now. Look it up yourself if you're truly interested in the history of the virus.
Our lab had samples of other existing coronavirus strains, and existing tests for coronaviruses, prior to this pandemic. We had to adapt the existing testing kit to be specific for this new strain of the virus - putting all our own projects on hold. Anyone who knows me personally would know my hepatitis C project I'd been working on for months was benched because we had to re-direct all our resources into COVID-19 testing and the manufacture of a test specific for COVID-19.
Perhaps you've not experienced the brunt of the pandemic beyond being told to stay indoors, so you think it is okay to belittle it. As someone whose professional life has revolved around the virus for months, lost a job directly handling the virus for the sake of my own health, and lost a family member to the virus (NHS worker: midwife) just two days ago I can assure you it is very real.
Ah I came here to just like I donno vent for a moment. Because I'm an "essential worker" who has been working since this all started, overtime, in the Chicago area. (note: I am starting to detest the term "essential worker")
But I just wanted to say I am so sorry for the losses I have seen posted right above me. I can't even imagine how devastated you must both feel.
Additionally, if you don't mind my asking, @Vrisnem could you share your knowledge on the antibody testing?
To me it seems a little sketch-city, but I can only find out so much about it. My dad quarantined for a while because he had a fever, but it's very difficult to get tested here unless you have multiple symptoms. It is, however, pretty easy to get an antibody test.
Just curious if you could clarify approximately how accurate these are in showing if a person did indeed have COVID-19? I appreciate your thoughts!
But I just wanted to say I am so sorry for the losses I have seen posted right above me. I can't even imagine how devastated you must both feel.
Additionally, if you don't mind my asking, @Vrisnem could you share your knowledge on the antibody testing?
To me it seems a little sketch-city, but I can only find out so much about it. My dad quarantined for a while because he had a fever, but it's very difficult to get tested here unless you have multiple symptoms. It is, however, pretty easy to get an antibody test.
Just curious if you could clarify approximately how accurate these are in showing if a person did indeed have COVID-19? I appreciate your thoughts!
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Tomu Tomu
Thank you. It’s night now and I’m slowly letting it sink in that they’re gone... and seeing theories fly around like that is so alarming because it’ll only bring more suffering. : ( but thank you. Everyone is so caring here.
How absurd. I hope you don't have the same audacity to say this to the face of family member's who lost their loved ones from this virus. You cannot expect to say such ridiculous conspiracy related claims and not expect some backlash. You posted you're leaving this forum because it's not welcoming. Look at how you're replying, you are taunting without any factual defense, you're immature in your replies. Perhaps it's good riddance then.
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Thank you so much for your post and for the line of work and service you are so passionate and knowledgeable about. I’m so sorry to hear of your circumstances. I offer my deepest condolences for your loss and I hope you stay safe during all of this.
I am in the risk group myself so I understand the very real anxiety during this time and I greatly admire all of the people who are risking their lives for their communities.
I am so, terribly sorry for your loss. As a kind soul already mentioned, we are here for you and please don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone if you want to vent or talk about things, myself included. I don’t know you but I am here for you!
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Tomu Tomu
Thank you so much. I’ve been trying to act like things are normal for the day and I have to hype myself up to call some of their friends to make sure they’ve gotten the news which is going to be.. a nightmare. But you all make my heart feel a little lighter just by being so nice and caring! Y’all are great.
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I feel bad for everybody that died to COVID-19 and everybody who lost a relative to it. Honestly, COVID-19 denial is dangerous, and sensitive to those who lost family members to it. It’s like Holocaust denial, or denial of other tragedies. It’s not like climate change denial.
The only thing I would deny about COVID-19 is that it’s offensive to call it a virus by the country of origin. Even if it’s a disease that affects everybody and in every country, it still started in China, as many sources say so. So why would they find it offensive to call it that?
The only thing I would deny about COVID-19 is that it’s offensive to call it a virus by the country of origin. Even if it’s a disease that affects everybody and in every country, it still started in China, as many sources say so. So why would they find it offensive to call it that?
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Unfortunately, the US is a place where so many folks feel their personal needs outweigh those of the greater society. There are those who have absolutely no sense of societal responsibility.
Things like eating burgers can be more important than the suffering of thousands.
I have been out and about every single day in Chicagoland since lockdown. I've seen my fair share of people acting stupid, but I'd say 95% of folks are being safe.
And those of us who are still out here working, are all being safe and following the rules. And guess what? It's harder. It's more work. It's more time. It's more overtime. It's more cost. It's more training. Yet we all do it, we all show up, we all keep performing essential functions.
Things like eating burgers can be more important than the suffering of thousands.
I have been out and about every single day in Chicagoland since lockdown. I've seen my fair share of people acting stupid, but I'd say 95% of folks are being safe.
And those of us who are still out here working, are all being safe and following the rules. And guess what? It's harder. It's more work. It's more time. It's more overtime. It's more cost. It's more training. Yet we all do it, we all show up, we all keep performing essential functions.
And this I'd say is exactly why the US has so MANY more cases than any other country. If everyone gave a crap about someone other than themselves, I think the number of cases there would be a lot different.
And unfortunately they can't just give a crap about someone. They have to give a crap about someone who is at risk.
Idiot American may care about their sister, but their sister isn't elderly or immunocompromised. So unfortunately, Idiot American no longer gives a crap about the whole thing. I've seen it time and time again, sadly.
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costco started handing out masks to those who don't have one on when entering the store. ofc i saw a group of 8-10 people, a family, almost all of them were without masks and some were even making comments like"yOu'RE StILL wEArINg ThAT??" to the one person who was still wearing a mask. they were rubbing their eyes!!!!!!!! all these people were over 16.
i don't judge people for not wearing masks in other stores because i just don't know if they have access to one, but in a store where they're LITERALLY handing them out?? that's just obnoxious man. it really ticked me off and honestly just shows me how stupid americans can be
i don't judge people for not wearing masks in other stores because i just don't know if they have access to one, but in a store where they're LITERALLY handing them out?? that's just obnoxious man. it really ticked me off and honestly just shows me how stupid americans can be
You're totally right. The only time they care if when it effects them in some way. Again, selfishness.
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That's the part that angers me. They can be stupid all they want and get sick. They deserve it. But don't dare bring other innocents down with you.
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yikes!
my state opened businesses up today, including the malls. it would nice to go to the gym to actually workout but im way too scared.
also @Lythelys thats ridiculous and sad how thats happening. theres a reason why mask wearing is normalized in east asian countries...
employees are getting threaten and killed for telling people to protect themselves and everyone else smh
also @Lythelys thats ridiculous and sad how thats happening. theres a reason why mask wearing is normalized in east asian countries...
employees are getting threaten and killed for telling people to protect themselves and everyone else smh
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