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It because they think this is going to be several weeks, possibly months (I’m guessing depending on how many observe the restrictions and whether/how much they have the desired effect)

my point was that the inconsistent messaging and how people perceive governments responses to be poor, isn’t just relevant to our government, it’s worldwide. It’s a fast moving and nigh on impossible situation to deal with. I still can’t believe people are trying to politicise something like...

Cuppa...unless you’re out of bogroll

Not sure why links not working. It’s an article by Guy Chazan from yesterday m. Should be able to google and read it without subscription. A couple of extracts ‘She had previously argued in favour of close co-ordination between member states and against unilateral actions to slow the spread. As...

To be fair theres plenty of commentary suggesting otherwise. Individual nations started acting unilaterally and closing their borders (the FT article below, they are pro EU, also I’ve seen many foreign ministers from EU nations complaining about individual nations approaches) Subscribe to read...

Fair play, there will be some comforting acts of kindness/generosity in these difficult times ps certainly better than the Chinese government response, considering they initially suppressed the release of info about the virus which impacted their own/others ability to contain it. I don’t blame...

Very good point about the media. If I was the government I’d be on the phone to the editors to say by all means keep it factual and report the news but spreading mass hysteria when most sensible people are trying to stay calm, is totally irresponsible*. we don’t have state controlled media and...

Spot on, the misinformation and panic encouraging headlines in media and on social media is a joke. That’s why I’m trying to reduce reading about it and coming on certain threads as people just trot the same arguments (some prejudiced, some not)/same stories. We know the governments strategy...

Really interesting (well/simply explained). Like it

I know someone who was in Amsterdam yesterday and they said total shut down as well (Wonder if they meant even the sex trade ?!!!). It will happen everywhere at some point, to differing extents the bigger question is how long will these lock downs last (need to last to have an effect)

Thing is shmmeee as others mention above this is spreading rapidly whatever we or anyone else does. You can possibly slow it or soften the peak but i don’t think it will necessarily change the spread over time. I believe every country is genuinely doing what they think is best to deal with their...

It’s the one positive in this whole situation. ps appreciate football is, quite rightly, down the list of priorities for most at the moment but has anyone mentioned the possibility of promoting those in automatics and no relegation (like they’re pretty much suggesting for prem but across all...

Clint, it wasnt, feel free to read back. It was in reference to ROS suggesting Cummings was behind government policy on this. I asked, how could he be when Khan was interviewed earlier in the week and said he was taking the same advice from the same medical/scientific professionals as the...

They’ve taken the decision upon themselves as they were having to cancel games due to players not being available and clubs self isolating. Ps do have a watch of the press conferences you get the time free as it’s useful context. As someone has just indicated this is a football forum page so...

Have job actually listened to what he says ?! what do you mean shown up ? The premier league (with EFL following) has made a decision for themselves not the fans. Do you believe if arteta, Hudson-odoi and others that aren’t available and teams werent in self isolation, they would’ve suspended...

Not really. I presume you didn’t watch/listen to the press conference, whatever your thoughts on the government and their plans, it’s worth a watch (dull as some may find it) here’s the link. Listen to the advice from 26 mins (of the immediate steps government was taking), see 27 mins 30secs in...

I’ve never said I’m an expert (in fact I’ve been clear in my posts that it’s just my opinion). I listen and take others points of view but I’d never push an opinion and then do the exact opposite (going out in social situations when the government advised yesterday to self isolate for 7 days if...

says the one who’s been ill for the past few days and has been in the pub and yet appears to want more social distancing ?! Ps feel free to respond to my comments on you believing Cummings is controlling the country and the fact khan was following the same medical advice as the government

He said social distancing is currently under review and will continue to be and that further measures are likely ?

Not sure it’s Teflon. I think it undermines him and the advice they’ve been giving to be honest even though it’s not really any different. Rather than saying yesterday that they would keep mass gatherings under review they should’ve just said it’s likely to be in the next week or two when we...