They announce that the Omicron variant is probably the greatest threat to the UK since Covid began. How do they know that the Common Cold is not even MORE infectious and thus - by their definition - an even greater "threat"?
Simplification is the curse of humanity. It will destroy our species.
And we deserve it.

That's it then - back to lockdown in Jan and probably though Feb. Wankers may as well just announce it now.

Wyot wrote:
That's it then - back to lockdown in Jan and probably though Feb. Wankers may as well just announce it now.

In view of the unprecedented infection rates, what action should we take instead?



"The UK braces for 1 million omicron cases as Covid variant spreads" www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/12/09/the-uk-brace...variant-spreads.html

"Omicron is fastest-spreading Covid variant yet, ‘probably’ in most countries, WHO says" amp.france24.com/en/health/20211215-omic...t-countries-who-says

"Explainer: How worried should we be about the Omicron variant? | Reuters" www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-phar...-variant-2021-12-14/

For any readers confused if they have the common cold or Covid here is a handy guide:

www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/have-yo...gnout&li=AAnZ9Ug

If we woke up tom with collective amnesia about Covid; would anyone notice any difference to a normal winter season?

"Lot of colds about this year Enid..."

"Yeah but wasn't much of a summer was it Doris? Hopefully next year we'll all get a bit more Vitamin D."

"What should we do?" Barney? the same as we do with colds or flu; offer vaccines; protect the vulnerable; treat those badly affected. Common sense. And do NOT over react, urging gullibles to rush into hospitals if they sneeze or cough.

JK2006 wrote:
"What should we do?" Barney? the same as we do with colds or flu; offer vaccines; protect the vulnerable; treat those badly affected. Common sense. And do NOT over react, urging gullibles to rush into hospitals if they sneeze or cough.

Spot on.

Also Barney didn't mention or list any South African stats, data or websites. If we have another lockdown I will be ruined financially like millions of others.

My best customers are restaurants and pubs. Are you going to support me ?

I haven't even a had mini break because I can't afford it. If I don't work I don't get paid, I don't get no sick leave or paid holidays.

I have been self employed for over 30 years.

You need to grow up Barney or leave your bedsit.

Dr King is at it again..of course so many things can carry us off..the flu, cancer. car accidents, the common cold, young creeps armed with deadly rifles (The Rittenhouse Disease) but Covid is a whole new way of dying.

It doesn't cancel out all the other ways of dying.

Or does it? They say Influenza deaths are right down because of "social distancing", mask wearing etc.

I reckon this will be the norm for years to come.
Mother Nature intervenes every now and then and cleanses this over-crowded planet.

Is it a ghastly plot by those in the sicrit cabal like Bill Gates? Surely Bill needs more and more customers to flog his rotten Windows too.

Is it a plot by Social Media..now millions are using the internet to soak up culture as exampled by the upcoming Movie Spectacular The Great ReSet (It's Good News Week) soon to premier on Youtube ?

thegreatresetx.com/

Indeed Hedda The Great ReSet is ready for your review! Dr King knows nothing when it comes to medicine but has Common Sense and you've answered my question about deaths in your post; yes certain areas like FLU have had the death rate drop enormously (simply Covid has adopted claim on those deaths) and, by being a new variant, Covid had more deaths credited to it globally when it started, until Vaccines got found. It was simply Media Hype that has caused this over reaction.

hedda wrote:


I reckon this will be the norm for years to come.
Mother Nature intervenes every now and then and cleanses this over-crowded planet.



Not very efficiently where Covid is concerned; and getting worse all the time...

If you think this is one of Malthus "natural checks" you should re-read him Hedda...

Green Man wrote:
JK2006 wrote:
"What should we do?" Barney? the same as we do with colds or flu; offer vaccines; protect the vulnerable; treat those badly affected. Common sense. And do NOT over react, urging gullibles to rush into hospitals if they sneeze or cough.

Spot on.

Also Barney didn't mention or list any South African stats, data or websites. If we have another lockdown I will be ruined financially like millions of others.

My best customers are restaurants and pubs. Are you going to support me ?

I haven't even a had mini break because I can't afford it. If I don't work I don't get paid, I don't get no sick leave or paid holidays.

I have been self employed for over 30 years.

You need to grow up Barney or leave your bedsit.

Hope it works out for you Barney. The problem currently for hospitality is that people are putting themselves in Lockdown as they don't want Xmas ruined with isolations and PCR tests for the cold virus. Lots will go bust over this period. Ruining health; putting more pressure on the NHS.

Wyot wrote:
Green Man wrote:
JK2006 wrote:
"What should we do?" Barney? the same as we do with colds or flu; offer vaccines; protect the vulnerable; treat those badly affected. Common sense. And do NOT over react, urging gullibles to rush into hospitals if they sneeze or cough.

Spot on.

Also Barney didn't mention or list any South African stats, data or websites. If we have another lockdown I will be ruined financially like millions of others.

My best customers are restaurants and pubs. Are you going to support me ?

I haven't even a had mini break because I can't afford it. If I don't work I don't get paid, I don't get no sick leave or paid holidays.

I have been self employed for over 30 years.

You need to grow up Barney or leave your bedsit.

Hope it works out for you Barney. The problem currently for hospitality is that people are putting themselves in Lockdown as they don't want Xmas ruined with isolations and PCR tests for the cold virus. Lots will go bust over this period. Ruining health; putting more pressure on the NHS.

Will be driving to Bristol to get more food, drinks, seating arrangement's - so I will need a marquee now for Christmas shopping. Got a phone call earlier there will be more than 40 now at my house. More the merrier ! If Tubs is down with his 4 brothers and their 10 girlfriends then we need more than just plates.

See Barney, if you go out and meet people you will have friends eventually.

JK2006 wrote:
Indeed Hedda The Great ReSet is ready for your review! Dr King knows nothing when it comes to medicine but has Common Sense and you've answered my question about deaths in your post; yes certain areas like FLU have had the death rate drop enormously (simply Covid has adopted claim on those deaths) and, by being a new variant, Covid had more deaths credited to it globally when it started, until Vaccines got found. It was simply Media Hype that has caused this over reaction.

Will most definitely be reviewing your forth coming movie spectacular.

2 hours..I need to get in a supply of Choc Tops.

"Common Sense"..hhmmm..reminds of that judge in the wonderful Rumpole series !!

I'm a beneficiary of the horrible Covid virus having received preferential treatment at hospitals.
## The last episode in January the kindly ambulance assistant gave me 3 hits of Morphine and declared "you should now be completely stoned" but I wasn't..why on Earth do people take Heroin? Horrible drug.

# I recall being on a Morphine drip for 5 days after a knee replacement..the most depressive drug.

Green Man wrote:
Wyot wrote:
Green Man wrote:
JK2006 wrote:
"What should we do?" Barney? the same as we do with colds or flu; offer vaccines; protect the vulnerable; treat those badly affected. Common sense. And do NOT over react, urging gullibles to rush into hospitals if they sneeze or cough.

Spot on.

Also Barney didn't mention or list any South African stats, data or websites. If we have another lockdown I will be ruined financially like millions of others.

My best customers are restaurants and pubs. Are you going to support me ?

I haven't even a had mini break because I can't afford it. If I don't work I don't get paid, I don't get no sick leave or paid holidays.

I have been self employed for over 30 years.

You need to grow up Barney or leave your bedsit.

Hope it works out for you Barney. The problem currently for hospitality is that people are putting themselves in Lockdown as they don't want Xmas ruined with isolations and PCR tests for the cold virus. Lots will go bust over this period. Ruining health; putting more pressure on the NHS.

Will be driving to Bristol to get more food, drinks, seating arrangement's - so I will need a marquee now for Christmas shopping. Got a phone call earlier there will be more than 40 now at my house. More the merrier ! If Tubs is down with his 4 brothers and their 10 girlfriends then we need more than just plates.

See Barney, if you go out and meet people you will have friends eventually.

Tubs and his brothers have two girlfriends each?
It sounds like a porno version of The Osmonds.

Honey wrote:
Green Man wrote:
Wyot wrote:
Green Man wrote:
JK2006 wrote:
"What should we do?" Barney? the same as we do with colds or flu; offer vaccines; protect the vulnerable; treat those badly affected. Common sense. And do NOT over react, urging gullibles to rush into hospitals if they sneeze or cough.

Spot on.

Also Barney didn't mention or list any South African stats, data or websites. If we have another lockdown I will be ruined financially like millions of others.

My best customers are restaurants and pubs. Are you going to support me ?

I haven't even a had mini break because I can't afford it. If I don't work I don't get paid, I don't get no sick leave or paid holidays.

I have been self employed for over 30 years.

You need to grow up Barney or leave your bedsit.

Hope it works out for you Barney. The problem currently for hospitality is that people are putting themselves in Lockdown as they don't want Xmas ruined with isolations and PCR tests for the cold virus. Lots will go bust over this period. Ruining health; putting more pressure on the NHS.

Will be driving to Bristol to get more food, drinks, seating arrangement's - so I will need a marquee now for Christmas shopping. Got a phone call earlier there will be more than 40 now at my house. More the merrier ! If Tubs is down with his 4 brothers and their 10 girlfriends then we need more than just plates.

See Barney, if you go out and meet people you will have friends eventually.

Tubs and his brothers have two girlfriends each?
It sounds like a porno version of The Osmonds.

Hahaha.

That made me chuckle. Tubs and his brothers are salt of the earth. Never take anything serious ever, always there to help those are less fortunate or help out their neighbours regardless, even if it's minor DIY. Like assembling a flat pack or installing a cat flap.

All they want in return is a strong cup of tea. God, knows why they popular with women, they all have beer bellies but they are very good Bridge players.

I wouldn't be surprised if their girlfriends were old boilers from the Darby and Jones club.