Covid 19 virus
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:51 pm
Well, it's about time we had this conversation starter underway; you can't watch the news, listen to the radio or read a paper without the pandemic (that isn't a pandemic) seizing the centre ground.
The planning is in for such emergency measures as having a mortuary tent in Hyde Park (thanks, Britain, bring out your dead and drop them off in the middle of London, why don't you) the army medics helping out in Hospitals, and, even more serious, increasing class sizes in schools. No upper limit, one teacher, 850 kids, don't fancy that job much....
But there are positives.
Some of the reported acases of infection are in the UK, mostly people coming back from Italy, Germany is another hot spot, I voted to leave the EU, but even after that they're still exporting their people to here - but now, with diseases.
So, what do we do about it?
I have come up with a plan.
Number One: I'm currently stockpiling motorcycles.
I'm up to four, but Mac is setting the tone, I feel. I need to apply myself, and be more diligent in this regard.
It would be thoughtless in the extreme to attend showrooms or auction rooms, with the risk of meeting people already infected, and exposing myself to their virus. So Ebay is the way to go.That way, you are only exposed to the seller, and their infectious demands.
Secondly, there remains the possibility that I will pick up the virus on my daily commute- packed into standing-room-only trains, and even worse, the Tube. I had pneumonia a few years ago, which has left me with a weak chest. Luckily, my capacious stomach makes up the shortfall, as far a beer and food is concerned, but stomachs can't contribute much to aspiration. I fear that I am impaired in this regard, and would therefore have a higher chance of a detrimental outcome if I caught Covid 19. The simple fact is, if I catch this I am much more likely to die of it than most people.
So precautions are in order. I have to face up to the fact that I might already be incubating the virus, or may be doing so at some stage. Although I would not, at that time, be able to do much to minimise the risks to myself, I could do more to save my nearest and dearest from infection. After all, someone has to Ebay the bikes after I'm gone.
At the first sign of a sniffle, cough or warm feeling I will self-isolate, selflessly, for two weeks, until I can be sure that I am no longer infectious. The safest way would be to leave the family home for that period, and to prevent risks to others, head off alone to a place where there is no risk of infection, but where there are hospitals with the necessary facilities to deal with my condition and needs, keeping myself to myself.
Having thoroughly researched the possibilities, it seems that, so far, the Isle of Man has had no recorded cases, and assuming that this holds true at the beginning of June, that seems to be the safest bet- as said, selflessly considering the needs of others.
I am sure that, for the most part, it would be possible to maintain a two-metre distance between myself and other people, staying isolated in a tent, perhaps on the banks of the exit at Creg-ny-Bar, but close enough to the pub to be able to call for help if my condition worsens, or if, (for medical purposes) I require liquid sustenance.
I'm only thinking of you, and the rest of the world.
I might also have to stockpile headache remedies and some crisps; but upon reflection, that seems to be enough for now.
Should the situation worsen, I will move to Stage 2, where additional drugs and stronger alcohol are needed- simply applying alcohol to one's hands in not enough- it will need to be applied internally, too.
I fear the worst.
The planning is in for such emergency measures as having a mortuary tent in Hyde Park (thanks, Britain, bring out your dead and drop them off in the middle of London, why don't you) the army medics helping out in Hospitals, and, even more serious, increasing class sizes in schools. No upper limit, one teacher, 850 kids, don't fancy that job much....
But there are positives.
Some of the reported acases of infection are in the UK, mostly people coming back from Italy, Germany is another hot spot, I voted to leave the EU, but even after that they're still exporting their people to here - but now, with diseases.
So, what do we do about it?
I have come up with a plan.
Number One: I'm currently stockpiling motorcycles.
I'm up to four, but Mac is setting the tone, I feel. I need to apply myself, and be more diligent in this regard.
It would be thoughtless in the extreme to attend showrooms or auction rooms, with the risk of meeting people already infected, and exposing myself to their virus. So Ebay is the way to go.That way, you are only exposed to the seller, and their infectious demands.
Secondly, there remains the possibility that I will pick up the virus on my daily commute- packed into standing-room-only trains, and even worse, the Tube. I had pneumonia a few years ago, which has left me with a weak chest. Luckily, my capacious stomach makes up the shortfall, as far a beer and food is concerned, but stomachs can't contribute much to aspiration. I fear that I am impaired in this regard, and would therefore have a higher chance of a detrimental outcome if I caught Covid 19. The simple fact is, if I catch this I am much more likely to die of it than most people.
So precautions are in order. I have to face up to the fact that I might already be incubating the virus, or may be doing so at some stage. Although I would not, at that time, be able to do much to minimise the risks to myself, I could do more to save my nearest and dearest from infection. After all, someone has to Ebay the bikes after I'm gone.
At the first sign of a sniffle, cough or warm feeling I will self-isolate, selflessly, for two weeks, until I can be sure that I am no longer infectious. The safest way would be to leave the family home for that period, and to prevent risks to others, head off alone to a place where there is no risk of infection, but where there are hospitals with the necessary facilities to deal with my condition and needs, keeping myself to myself.
Having thoroughly researched the possibilities, it seems that, so far, the Isle of Man has had no recorded cases, and assuming that this holds true at the beginning of June, that seems to be the safest bet- as said, selflessly considering the needs of others.
I am sure that, for the most part, it would be possible to maintain a two-metre distance between myself and other people, staying isolated in a tent, perhaps on the banks of the exit at Creg-ny-Bar, but close enough to the pub to be able to call for help if my condition worsens, or if, (for medical purposes) I require liquid sustenance.
I'm only thinking of you, and the rest of the world.
I might also have to stockpile headache remedies and some crisps; but upon reflection, that seems to be enough for now.
Should the situation worsen, I will move to Stage 2, where additional drugs and stronger alcohol are needed- simply applying alcohol to one's hands in not enough- it will need to be applied internally, too.
I fear the worst.
it's the old & frail most at risk Alan...you take care now... 
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