MPs expressed frustration at a lack of answers from social media firms when they grilled them this morning about misinformation spreading online during the pandemic.
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Sub-committee heard from representatives of Twitter, Facebook and Google about what they were doing to tackle misleading and harmful content on their platforms.
Tbh I've got no problem whatsoever in hearing the plan... As long as it isn't rushed. Just hoping he isn't leaving it to next week so he can surprise us with freedom!Mr starmer seems very keen to get an exit strategy and get the economy moving again more then Mr Johnson
Good cop bad cop routine. To disguise that they’re two cheeks of the same arse.Mr starmer seems very keen to get an exit strategy and get the economy moving again more then Mr Johnson
Must be a focus group thing....Mr starmer seems very keen to get an exit strategy and get the economy moving again more then Mr Johnson
Didn't see todays update but after weeks of being told masks are pointless and all the other countries where mask wearing is occurring wasting their time they're now talking about bringing it in here?Looks like we’ll have to wear masks too
I am baffled by that!Didn't see todays update but after weeks of being told masks are pointless and all the other countries where mask wearing is occurring wasting their time they're now talking about bringing it in here?
Your new god wants us to reopen quicker than Boris does.....But Boris laaaaaddd innit.... #bantz
Didn't see todays update but after weeks of being told masks are pointless and all the other countries where mask wearing is occurring wasting their time they're now talking about bringing it in here?
My new god.... do you even read people’s posts?Your new god wants us to reopen quicker than Boris does.....
Mr starmer seems very keen to get an exit strategy and get the economy moving again more then Mr Johnson
Don't tell DomHe's just keen to divert ant talk of mismanagment of the situation away from his beloved Boris!
The WHO say they are pointless don’t they?
New Zealand!
South Korea have been phenomenal. Their tech trace and track (together with other measures) has helped them keep a lid on it (to date)
New Zealand have done great but not really comparable. 4m population and if you’ve ever been to South Island you can drive for an hour and not see another car on the road ! Also not really an international hub compared to major European/Asian countries so far easier to control/quarantine incoming travellers etc.
What I can’t get my head around is that Germany appeared to get it under control, started lockdown release and then it sounds like spread picked up again quite quickly. How come that’s happened there and not SK so far ? SK must surely be implementing measures over and above what Europe is taking ? (Especially as they are operating without full lockdown).
South Korea have been phenomenal. Their tech trace and track (together with other measures) has helped them keep a lid on it (to date)
New Zealand have done great but not really comparable. 4m population and if you’ve ever been to South Island you can drive for an hour and not see another car on the road ! Also not really an international hub compared to major European/Asian countries so far easier to control/quarantine incoming travellers etc.
What I can’t get my head around is that Germany appeared to get it under control, started lockdown release and then it sounds like spread picked up again quite quickly. How come that’s happened there and not SK so far ? SK must surely be implementing measures over and above what Europe is taking ? (Especially as they are operating without full lockdown).
But If population density is a factor the why have Hong Kong done so well?
Highly populous country (administrative region) people living on top of each other but locked down harsh and early and very few deaths.
The german medical people were are now saying they overestimated there r rate and it is less than 1 stillSouth Korea have been phenomenal. Their tech trace and track (together with other measures) has helped them keep a lid on it (to date)
New Zealand have done great but not really comparable. 4m population and if you’ve ever been to South Island you can drive for an hour and not see another car on the road ! Also not really an international hub compared to major European/Asian countries so far easier to control/quarantine incoming travellers etc.
What I can’t get my head around is that Germany appeared to get it under control, started lockdown release and then it sounds like spread picked up again quite quickly. How come that’s happened there and not SK so far ? SK must surely be implementing measures over and above what Europe is taking ? (Especially as they are operating without full lockdown).
Id like to see correlation with authoritarian societies if such a measure exists. Like countries where people follow rules easily or are forced to.
But If population density is a factor the why have Hong Kong done so well?
Highly populous country (administrative region) people living on top of each other but locked down harsh and early and very few deaths.
Maybe the Tories were worried about how we would take it. The sensible would understand. But they are more interested in winning votes than what is best for us.Do you reckon we had a less strict lockdown because we're more stand-offish and reserved as a nation so it wasn't as necessary? Just gave us an excuse to do what comes naturally
No. They say wear them if you are sick or in contact with those who are sick. Which would apply to people post lockdown.
Didn't see todays update but after weeks of being told masks are pointless and all the other countries where mask wearing is occurring wasting their time they're now talking about bringing it in here?
I had to return to to work Tuesday and you are correct, they have purchased 10,000 of the blue masks, we get one in the morning and one in the afternoon, i am not best pleased about it if I'm honest.The issue with masks is it’s going to be used to create a sense of security regarding returning to work - as it is in the US - most are not going to be fitted correctly and are going to also potentially encourage people with symptoms to venture out under the misguided belief that they will be able to prevent infection to others.
What an idiot. How much notice was there schools were closing, couple of days? Is he seriously suggesting that in that time they should have been able to transfer everything online?This guy is such a prick.
My daughter's school knew it was coming, probably had a couple of weeks where it was inevitable.What an idiot. How much notice was there schools were closing, couple of days? Is he seriously suggesting that in that time they should have been able to transfer everything online?
Why is he your display picture thenThis guy is such a prick.
Looks like the numbers on the bridge tonight went down thankfully and no ambulances.
Still a few police stood about watching though rather than telling people to go home.
Probably going to need even more if they keep being allowed to do that every week.Maybe they're trying to spot all those missing tests!
Probably going to need even more if they keep being allowed to do that every week.
It won't matter. The government insisted we'd hit 100 thousand by today,we're nowhere near as they were told we wouldn't be.
That's the real issue. Never give Andy Turner a hard time again, you're doing exactly what he does.
Yes because I'm making things up..
Yep, they have failed in their goals with testing. Doesn't make it ok for people to start socialising though does it?
It doesn't mean people are suddenly immune.
Maybe people can use that as a reason on a Wednesday gathering though? Not enough tests to see if we have Corona so we can all gather.
We really aren’t far off the capacity for 100k tests a day though are we? Your going on like we’re still at 20k a day which is embarrassing...I agree at the start we didn’t do enough but the last few days we’ve really ramped it up and long may it continue.... hopefully this month we’ll see track and trance and antibody testsMaybe they're trying to spot all those missing tests!
We really aren’t far off the capacity for 100k tests a day though are we? I agree at the start we didn’t do enough but the last few days we’ve really ramped it up
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