Remember it hit Italy far sooner than us. I don’t think we can really tell how it’s going until we see the effects of this next period.

Yes it is interesting to compare the death rates. As you said us, and an even stronger example in Germany, seem to be nowhere near as bad at present. We're behind on the curve so you just hope this won't follow quite the same surge. Then there's the way cases are reported between different nations that will be playing a part...

I don't know where did I read but apparently in Italy 51% of population are heavy smokers therefore making it harder for people especially elderly to recover.

 

I am getting concerned about my dad who is 74 and heavy smoker as well, even though in Kosovo I think they only have like couple of cases so far...matter fact 90% of people in Kosovo smokes!!

Yeah I don’t believe the virus has so far made its way to the region my mother and sister live so at least that.

taken from UKMIX

 

'UK changes announced tonight...

The government will cover up to 80% of people's salaries (up to £2,500 per month, per person).

All pubs, clubs, gyms, museums, cinemas and restaurants are ordered to close indefinitely from midnight tonight.

£1 billion has been pledged to support renters.

No companies will need to pay VAT over the next 3 months.

There will be interest free loans to businesses (12 months interest free).

An additional £1,000 in Universal Credit per claimant per year + an additional £1,000 in working tax credit.'

 

I wanna move to UK!!!

Yes it is interesting to compare the death rates. As you said us, and an even stronger example in Germany, seem to be nowhere near as bad at present. We're behind on the curve so you just hope this won't follow quite the same surge. Then there's the way cases are reported between different nations that will be playing a part...

 

Some countries might be reporting deaths by the corona virus only, and not because of associated illnesses that got worse cause of the virus.

 

Peak in Italy is estimated to be 2 weeks from now. Could really hit the 100,000 cases

Edited March 20, 20205 yr by Euphorique

Its odd though that our situation isn't worse. Our death rate is extremely low compared to other countries (at the moment). Given how long it took to introduce things, you'd expect the death toll here to be worse.

 

Unless its going to get worse, quickly

Britain has been shutting down at around 100-200 deaths whereas Italy, with a similar population, went through the process two weeks ago when they were at 200-400 deaths, although local quarantines were enacted earlier. It's an imperfect comparison as the virus has spread differently in the two countries (Italy initially had easily identifiable clusters consisting of small towns with relatively few outside of them whereas the UK's cases are already more widely distributed) but all we can do is hope that it won't be as bad as there.

taken from UKMIX

 

'UK changes announced tonight...

The government will cover up to 80% of people's salaries (up to £2,500 per month, per person).

All pubs, clubs, gyms, museums, cinemas and restaurants are ordered to close indefinitely from midnight tonight.

£1 billion has been pledged to support renters.

No companies will need to pay VAT over the next 3 months.

There will be interest free loans to businesses (12 months interest free).

An additional £1,000 in Universal Credit per claimant per year + an additional £1,000 in working tax credit.'

 

I wanna move to UK!!!

Whatever we say about our government and decisions/opinions they have and have had, this (if it all goes ahead and comes into fruition), is extremely admirable and just. I am very impressed.

Some countries might be reporting deaths by the corona virus only, and not because of associated illnesses that got worse cause of the virus.

 

Peak in Italy is estimated to be 2 weeks from now. Could really hit the 100,000 cases

 

I though it was supposed to peaking there around now.

Consider me shook at the UK government introducing this.

taken from UKMIX

 

'UK changes announced tonight...

The government will cover up to 80% of people's salaries (up to £2,500 per month, per person).

All pubs, clubs, gyms, museums, cinemas and restaurants are ordered to close indefinitely from midnight tonight.

£1 billion has been pledged to support renters.

No companies will need to pay VAT over the next 3 months.

There will be interest free loans to businesses (12 months interest free).

An additional £1,000 in Universal Credit per claimant per year + an additional £1,000 in working tax credit.'

 

I wanna move to UK!!!

 

And people laughed at me when I said that this Conservative government would be the most economically left-wing in history. Admittedly, I didn’t realise that 3 months in we would have a BLOODY PLAGUE to deal with, but still.

 

Chinese experts helping italians, are saying their quarentine isn't strict enough. Which means Portugal is f***** since our quarentine is more lax than theirs.

Edited March 20, 20205 yr by Euphorique

Astonishing move from the Government and very pleasing to see. Some reassurance in some very scary times.

Such an unexpected surprise from the government there. Will do so much to ease the levels of worry for people during an already difficult time.

I shall wait to see how the government scheme works for people on zero-hours contracts before commenting.

I’m now being classed as a ‘key worker’, have all the provisions to work from home yet I still have to go to the office on Monday??? EXPLAIN

Always nice to see a Tory government shaking the magic money tree!

Britain has been shutting down at around 100-200 deaths whereas Italy, with a similar population, went through the process two weeks ago when they were at 200-400 deaths, although local quarantines were enacted earlier. It's an imperfect comparison as the virus has spread differently in the two countries (Italy initially had easily identifiable clusters consisting of small towns with relatively few outside of them whereas the UK's cases are already more widely distributed) but all we can do is hope that it won't be as bad as there.

Italy was also testing earlier + more than the UK has been so 🤷‍♂️

Having wine and raspberries in me garden on soggy lawn furniture.they can take away me gym, but tha canae take away me freedom ta set ootseed!!

Italy was also testing earlier + more than the UK has been so 🤷‍♂️

That's why I would look at deaths, even though some cases aren't even confirmed till post-mortem, rather than diagnoses.