Johns Hopkins Medical Centre - World Coronavirus infection Map by Country.

[Hudz]

A quote from a police statement. "The public will see a greater police presence. Our job is to make sure people are sticking to the guidlines"

Really? I've not seen any police in this area for weeks (not that I've been out looking for them) and they were conspicuously thin on the ground before the coronavirus situation. So where will this "greater police presence" suddenly materialise from?

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/183...e-leave-homes/

I live in a town with a population of 93000ish and our local cop shops night shift comprises 7 officers, how the hell are they going to provide a greater police presence? press gang the local lollipop ladies?

[Marco]

overcast, a cold breeze and about 7c. probably warm up a bit with luck

Hopefully, mate. It it does, I'd recommend you going out in your garden and just getting some fresh air and sunlight on you. Wrap up well, of course. It'll do you good

Marco.

[Light Dependant Resistor]

well we have boris of course

Ah I see; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-...break/12086234

[Pigmy Pony]

One thing I've heard that's important when self-isolating is to expose yourself to plenty of LIGHT and HEAT from the sun, as that prevents the virus from breeding. Don't just stay cooped up indoors.

So, whilst the weather is nice folks, you should get out into your garden (if you have one), and sit in isolation, either by yourself or those you're living with, and take in some rays!

In Wrexham yesterday, the temp hit 19.5C! That's what we'll be doing later, and enjoying our lunch outdoors

Marco.

That's just what we've been doing this morning, with the Reverend Al Green singing loud enough to be heard And there is some real heat in that sun today. This thing about viruses vs heat and sunlight must be why colds etc are more widespread in the winter months. Never really considered this before.

[struth]

Ah I see; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-...break/12086234

not so far fetched is it?

[Marco]

Here in New Zealand we have home isolation Level 4 for everyone occurring in a little under an hour from now.

The model of this is essential services remain open supermarkets, mail deliveries rubbish collection, petrol service stations, radio and broadcasting some building hardware stores and pharmacies
and access to banking remain open, but every other shop must close . This also involves civil defence and police
being visible to assist the public.

We are allowed out to walk dogs and exercise, but must abide by 2 metre social distancing at all times,
Also a social bubble is encouraged where two people who agree to be faithful to their bubble partner may
meet, but are to social distance. We are also encouraged to help others, such as the elderly, similarly with social distancing rules
applying.

The hope here in NZ is to stop COVID 19 full stop, with the country at the end of 30 days from now hopefully able to
slowly return to normal, and defeat COVID 19 Here are the present cases, showing origins:
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/...-current-cases

How does that compare to where you are ?

Hi Chris,

Good to see you're well! How are things in your immediate area, and with your family?

You guys seem to be coping well with CV and so far have a relatively low amount of registered cases, and long may that continue. I guess it benefits being at the other end of the world! I wish you well in being able to stop the virus in the timescale you've outlined. There's no chance of that happening here.

Keep your fingers crossed for us here that things don't get as bad as predicted and stay safe, mate!

Marco.

[struth]

That's just what we've been doing this morning, with the Reverend Al Green singing loud enough to be heard And there is some real heat in that sun today. This thing about viruses vs heat and sunlight must be why colds etc are more widespread in the winter months. Never really considered this before.

think its ultra violet.. anyway there isnt any sun here yet.

[Made in 1968]

Had a great postman this morning bring me some records. Heard him bleep the parcel with his machine. Slammed on the door & Scarpered.. Wonder how many muppets are physically handing parcels over!

[Marco]

That's just what we've been doing this morning, with the Reverend Al Green singing loud enough to be heard And there is some real heat in that sun today. This thing about viruses vs heat and sunlight must be why colds etc are more widespread in the winter months. Never really considered this before.

I've always known that, mate. Trust me, it's defo a THING! Germs, no matter in what form, cannot thrive in heat [also why having lots of hot drinks helps kill germs], and the vitamins you get from sunshine are also beneficial.

So the message is, folks: GET OUT IN YOUR GARDENS AND SOAK UP THOSE RAYS!!

*AS LONG AS YOU CAN DO SO WHILST OBSERVING THE CURRENT RULES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING*

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

Just heard that HRH Prince Chuck has it - no doubt he can expect a Get Well Soon card from Marco