Unexpected consequences of Coronavirus

Wherenext replied on 31/03/2020 13:12

Posted on 31/03/2020 13:12

Ok, I'll grant you it's not the best of titles but let's face it there are some benefits to be had from the current crisis and it might help a few people to think positive thoughts as opposed to hearing about  the depressing daily death toll. 

So here are a few to get you going:-

1. Less cars on the road making for more enjoyable local exercise and cycling

2. Less Pollution, due to number 1.

3. Whilst there have been well documented instances of numptiness, there has been an increase in people connecting with their local community, even at a respectful social distance. Plenty of folk out there willing to do shopping for other less able folk and making sure that medicines are collected and delivered.

4. A huge response to requests for volunteers for the NHS and Police etc. Shows what spirit there is around if asked.

5. Less Theft from homes.

6. Divorce lawyers will be getting richer. Oh hang on, scrub that one. It's not positive unless you are related to one.

So please feel free to add to this list with your own positive benefits. I'm sure there are plenty more.

Moderator Comment - I was very uneasy with the use of the word benefit as anyone who has lost someone to Coronavirus I suspect won't see any possible benefit. I have edited the title which reduces the risk of unintended  offence being caused. I am not totally sure the new wording is correct but probably better than before?

JVB66 replied on 31/03/2020 14:14

Posted on 31/03/2020 14:14

One major advantage in this area , when we hear an aeroplane we look up as there are very few flying, and when the sun is out ,the sky is not hazy with contrailscool

Fisherman replied on 31/03/2020 15:30

Posted on 31/03/2020 15:30

Mach loop flying still going on.I guess fuel is cheap for the RAF

Takethedogalong replied on 31/03/2020 15:40

Posted on 31/03/2020 15:40

Much less litter around.

No one has vandalised/stolen the daffodils.

Many more dogs benefitting from not being left for hours at home.

Children are spending time with their parents and not other carers.

Theres no background hum of noise or traffic.

People are learning new skills.

Pokemon Go has revived!

Asthmatics are started to breathe better again.

People are learning to cook and use up, less waste.

Neglected gardens are coming back to life.

Neglected houses are getting some DIY.

Carers and NHS staff are getting the recognition they have always deserved.

(If there is one huge positive to come out of all this, it is that successive Government from now on put the NHS and the Care System and it’s required resources at the very top of the commitment list, and it’s never underfunded, understaffed and under resourced ever again!)

Other workers such as Supermarket staff, delivery drivers, transport workers, refuse collectors etc.... get the recognition they deserve as well.

 

Wherenext replied on 31/03/2020 15:46

Posted on 31/03/2020 15:46

Freezer sales have risen.

Production of baby clothes increased as demand will be high by Christmas.

More and more people becoming tech savvy as Skype/Zoom/Whats App etc now a necessity for some

More police on the streets even if they have nothing much to do. Must feel strange for them.

Message to Mod - OK with change. Did want to change it on second thoughts but too late. Thanks.

replied on 31/03/2020 15:50

Posted on 31/03/2020 15:50

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Cornersteady replied on 31/03/2020 15:50

Posted on 31/03/2020 15:50

It's the first time that we have had almost a full house of children staying for a long time. Quite like it in with family meals again and we've got into the habit of watching a DVD in the evenings.

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