Born Hunter
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I mean it depends if you want to watch the greatest piece of television ever I suppose. Lol
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f**k it... GoT!
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/03/29/coronavirus-test-covid-19-home-antibody-kits/ Very informative article on testing in the UK. Covers both the antigen and antibody tests and when we'll likely be able to get them.
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I bet. I can only imagine the pride being part of a regiment/company etc with such a history. A few others come to mind too.
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Watching Zulu now.
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We're missing out the bit where he said it'd have a 100% fatality rate and kill within 24hrs of exposure. lol
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Brent's trading at like $28. Goes much lower you'll be charging them to f***ing take it!
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I understand. I look at it like this. Do you think our soldiers/marines in Afghan thought the labcoats at DSTL who developed IED jammers deserved less praise than the man stood behind them on patrol? I bet after receiving that kit they'd have kissed the c**t that developed it for them! If we always hold courage and effort in the highest regard then we will encounter a lot of loss for it. If we hold intelligence and innovation in equal regard then we will hopefully save those brave from having to make so much sacrifice.
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I'm just impressed with what's going on behind the scenes. I don't want to take anything from our brave front line medical professionals.
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And helping the sick is the passion of medical professionals. They literally entered into a career that daily exposes them to disease, epidemic or not. Yes the front line medical professionals deserve praise because they are front line troops saving lives. Scientists and industry that are active on this deserve praise because they are providing the troops with equipment and strategy to save lives. Which is arguably more effective, if not brave. Trivialise that all you want, I bet the doctors aren't. It's not a joke. I'm praising different things which are both VERY important.
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Who was it that did the modelling? Who was it that identified the virus? Who was it that designed the diagnostic tests? Who is it that is advising government on strategy? Who is it that is working on vaccines and currently have them at human trials? Who is it that has managed to design, test and manufacture critical medical equipment in DAYS that the Swiss 'experts' said wouldn't be possible? We don't just praise the brave....
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Okay, whatever.
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I think the tests that are being developed give real-time (or near-time) results. I don't know details but it doesn't require lab analysis. Rate of production is an obvious bottleneck I agree. A bit off topic but I think how industry and scientists have responded to this deserves praise imo. Every bit as much as we are giving doctors and nurses.
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I think it's primarily from being in close proximity, breathing. So effectively person to person. I'm not sure how significant all this gloves and hand washing really is, there's some doubt over it. Basically what I was wondering is if it's too late to implement the same strategy South Korea did, only even more effectively as the antibody test will tell us who has already had it and recovered (likely immune) as well as who is currently infected.
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I'm not sure how effective this will be at this stage (too late?) but once the antibody testing is flying they'll know who has had it (likely immune) and who has got it so they can then isolate them and trace who they've been in contact with to limit spread. This level of intelligence might be enough to allow the lock-down to be eased and life to resume somewhat... If that is possible, it's a much nearer term conclusion to all this than waiting for a vaccine and much less risk to life than herd immunity.
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Mate, if I wasn't in the job that I am I'd too probably just say "bullshit". But I am and it just conditions you to be more cautious with conclusions.
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I assume epidemiologists. My point is that neither of us really have a grasp on the variables in China to really make any judgements. Doubting the data and concluding that it is BS are two different things. Okay, so maybe my second point wasn't explained well enough. What I mean is that using 'common sense' to conclude that China is BSing us because the data out of Italy and Spain have not followed the same trend is flawed when you consider other countries, like SK. Yes Italy's actual case fatality rate is likely much much lower than what the data suggests because of asymptomat
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Maybe. Do you know how the significant variables measure up for China vs Italy/Spain? Stuff like age demographics, comorbidity stats, mobility of the population, cultural differences (how acceptable physical contact is), capacity and capability of health services, how quickly and effectively quarantine measures were implemented etc etc. I don't really, so I'm not comfortable making that judgement. South Korea currently has a fatality rate of 1.4%. If Italy achieved that they would not have a death count of 8000, but 1100....
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Not really one for all this public show stuff. I think it’s good but ermmm I’m not normally on board. Anyway, place went mental round here. I expect they think I’m a c**t. Lol
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You have to be creative, otherwise after a few sets of push-ups and lunges you'll be thinking "wtf do I do now then?" LOL. I used to lift 'heavy' and enjoyed it but this stuff suits my body type and just feels healthier. Though I am still recovering from a tweaked tendon in my forearm after a poor attempt at a back lever. I usually still use the full spectrum of gym equipment but incorporate a bit of calisthenics to keep things interesting. And of course now, it's all I can do anyway. Still much restricted.
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Mate, the NHS is under enough pressure as it is!
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I'm really excited to see the results of the antibody testing!
