COVID - general discussion - Temp Locked

Posted on 08/01/2021 09:58 by Rufs

Headline in one newspaper this morning states

"Virus will overwhelm hospitals in 2 weeks"

I seem to recall a Mr Whitty predicting this way back in September if we were not all good boys and girls over the winter/Christmas and people called him the prophet of doom. I guess what goes around comes around

Posted on 08/01/2021 09:58 by Rufs

Headline in one newspaper this morning states

"Virus will overwhelm hospitals in 2 weeks"

I seem to recall a Mr Whitty predicting this way back in September if we were not all good boys and girls over the winter/Christmas and people called him the prophet of doom. I guess what goes around comes around

Posted on 08/01/2021 10:27 by AnnB

That man talks a great deal of sense. He’s not afraid to answer difficult questions either. I see he got criticism for suggesting there could be a form of lockdown next winter too. 
Had to smile at the Press Conference before Christmas when a smart ***** reporter was asking how the panel were spending their Christmas Day and he replied that he was spending his on the wards helping out.

Im a great admirer of him, and of Jonathan Van Tam, another straight talker.

Posted on 08/01/2021 10:40 by Compo

I remember him saying that as well Rufs and yet many still had their families round for Christmas dinner. I just don't understand people.

Posted on 08/01/2021 10:40 by Compo

I remember him saying that as well Rufs and yet many still had their families round for Christmas dinner. I just don't understand people.

Posted on 08/01/2021 10:54 by Cornersteady

Because people will do what the rules allow at one particular time and (perhaps in some cases) added to their belief it will never happen to them.

Posted on 08/01/2021 11:07 by Compo

I suppose you're right Cs. The medical advice is not to smoke or drink to excess because of the damage it can do, but the number of people that still do, just because you are allowed to, is amazing.