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?

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 01/04/2020 07:58

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I used to think that but when my wife needed hospital treatment in Spain it was (in a public hospital) of a standard we could only hope for here. Walked in,  2 hours later having been x ray'd   put in plaster and seen twice by doctors,out in 2 hours.2 follow up appointments and prescriptions  EHIC no question of using our insurance.

A family friend here in Cheshire spent all night at A&E of local hospital with very similar injuries.

Posted on 01/04/2020 07:58

Yet they’re struggling in the current climate with a high infection & mortality rate. I hope in the future lessons are learnt & the world’s health care professionals & systems are better provisioned for the future.

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Takethedogalong replied on 01/04/2020 11:45

Posted on 01/04/2020 11:45

My cousin lives in Mayfair. Her block of flats is near deserted, the rich have all decamped to their second homes. Tells me there’s no traffic, no noise, and shopping is easy as there’s no one around. Her exercise area is Hyde Park, loveliest she has ever seen it. 

Takethedogalong replied on 01/04/2020 11:51

Posted on 31/03/2020 22:39 by EmilysDad

Our daughter is an ICU nurse. She says that their A&E has seen a very much reduced number of people turning up with minor injuries that don't need A&E treatment.

Posted on 01/04/2020 11:51

I am hoping that lots of folks that are normally an unnecessary drain on NHS resources rise to the occasion. Not as many over drinking, drug addled, forget to pick up essential medication types. Hopefully, lots of the elderly will be getting much better care as well that keeps them away from A&E, as well as prompting folks to try more self help before resorting to A&E. 

Wherenext replied on 01/04/2020 15:34

Posted on 01/04/2020 15:34

Wouldn't surprise me if some doctor is trying to barter an appointment with him in exchange for an online food delivery slot.smile

Tammygirl replied on 02/04/2020 19:22

Posted on 02/04/2020 19:22

I'm enjoying the fact that there is less Football on tv wink

Less soaps and some of the replacement programmes are worth a watch. smile

 

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