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You are one of them...Coronavirus Misinformation Tracking Center - NewsGuard
We’re tracking the top myths about COVID-19 — and the more than 645 websites spreading them. As COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, so does disinformation and misinformation about the disease. From false cures to conspiracy theories about the virus’ origin to misinformation...www.newsguardtech.com
INFODEMIC!
Got that covered..Coronavirus Misinformation Tracking Center - NewsGuard
We’re tracking the top myths about COVID-19 — and the more than 645 websites spreading them. As COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, so does disinformation and misinformation about the disease. From false cures to conspiracy theories about the virus’ origin to misinformation...www.newsguardtech.com
INFODEMIC!
I think the lockdown is more severe than it ought to be too, but at that stage of the pandemic, with the reaction from the public to the UK Government’s original plan, with the sensationalist UK media, and most importantly the inability of the average UK citizen to do what is asked - and even some doing the opposite of what is asked - then the severe lockdown was absolutely necessary.And ISTR that back then it was understood that moving on from lockdown would be difficult to manage.
My position is middle ground. I think the lockdown was too severe. But I also understand it is difficult to control and manage. I don't have any issue with politicians who have been making actual decisions - whether I agree or not. I do have isssues with those politicians who have been trying to take the high ground while avoiding taking actual decisions (Ms Sturgeon is the prime example - quite happy to twiddle thumbs while sounding assertive and putting on a act of being superior).
Please feel free to not reply, but out of interest what do you do for a living and are you actively working at the moment?BBC website has this little gem hidden away deep in the news feed on Coronavirus.
County 'faces thousands of job losses as furlough goes'
A report from a national consultancy firms says Cumbria could have the highest rate in the country of jobs at risk because of coronavirus.
Grant Thornton says 146,000 jobs could be at risk, which equates to nearly two-thirds of all jobs in the county, as the furlough system is phased out over the next few months.
Two-thirds of all jobs may be lost in Cumbria post furlough scheme.
What are these people expected to do?
Almost six million people in county areas working in ‘at risk’ job sectors, with rural areas most vulnerable to the economic impact of Coronavirus - County Councils Network
England’s counties are the most vulnerable areas in England to the economic impact of Coronavirus, with almost six million employees working in ‘at risk’ job sectors and the vast majority projected to have an GVA decline greater than the national average, a new report reveals. The report from...www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk
I suspect that the people who criticise most have not been in the situation where they must make very difficult decisions which affect the lives of others, and are accountable for the consequences of making a decision to do something or not do something.
Maitre d' at Musso & FranksPlease feel free to not reply, but out of interest what do you do for a living and are you actively working at the moment?
That's hell of a commute from Newcastle!Maitre d' at Musso & Franks
I'm guessing it's a virtual role...That's hell of a commute from Newcastle!
Indeed. Apparently virtual employment is all the rage in the New Normal.I'm guessing it's a virtual role...
Virtual employment to do virtual working from a virtual home. You couldn't make it up, except that you can...Indeed. Apparently virtual employment is all the rage in the New Normal.
Puts life into perspective?
Katie Mack: 'Knowing how the universe will end is freeing'
Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything.www.bbc.co.uk
Since we are stil seeing around 800 new cases every day, where are these people catching it? if everyone was following guidelines it should be decreasing not the slight increases that we are seeing
Since we are stil seeing around 800 new cases every day, where are these people catching it? if everyone was following guidelines it should be decreasing not the slight increases that we are seeing
Hospital admissions are in this link. The graphs are interactive (and are updated so save the link and check back at a later date)My initial response would be to blame the young for spreading it in pubs but a more considered response would be to ask if it's really increasing.
The 7 day moving average of daily new cases has clearly been rising slowly for the last 3 weeks which may just be the result of increased testing because deaths are still falling. To be honest I don't have real faith in either measure. What I would really like to see is up to date information on hospital admissions which seems less likely to have any fudge factors. Anyone know where a graph of hospital; admissions can be found.
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Hospital admissions are in this link. The graphs are interactive.
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