ThaiBunny

6 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

If you go to San Francisco please wear flowers in your hair.

The applicable scene from DH Lawrence's novel comes to mind

5 minutes ago, Logosone said:

The big irony with Italy is that Italy really was one of the first to close borders, it acted with lightning speed. On 29 January the two Chinese tourists were diagnosed with the virus and on 31 January Italy closed its borders.

And ever since the newspapers have been full of stories about how the Italians have been flouting all the rules on social distancing, travel etc.

Italy may be over-reporting the number of deaths due to coronavirus - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/have-many-coronavirus-patients-died-italy/

2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

how do you think they come up with vaccines so fast in China?

As a point of reference, could you list the vaccines China has come up with, and what they are for please

1 hour ago, Monomial said:

At least according to the form taken from the TAT site above, you do need to specify the date and specific type of test that was used to determine you were free of the virus.

My doctor thinks all medical certificates required by corrupt Third World regimes are a joke and will sign anything and make up any test name

4 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

When the fella upstairs says your numbers up 

I thought my number was '69' but apparently not

2 minutes ago, Olmate said:

Australian PM has just announced  on ABC news Oz now closed to all but Australian citizens ! More to come and sorry no link as yet.I tried to make new post but unable,can mods move if necessary?

Fear-mongering - it's not citizens it's residents https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-bans-all-non-residents-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-20200319-p54brz.html

1 minute ago, WalkingOrders said:

No worries, in such a set of events, I will head to a very small village in Issan to live on rice, bugs, lizards, frogs, and home grown vegetables until this blows over. Good luck to the rest of you!

Bats?

5 minutes ago, TC22 said:

What does the medical certificate state and does it refer to being clear of the virus, if so, how would a GP give a certificate without testing? If they test, how long does it take to get results and given the pressure on health service in the UK at the moment, would they agree to a test?

You don't have to have a test, you have to have a doctor who'll write a certificate to that effect

4 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

Important info, Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises French minister says patients should take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen or cortisone. There is a debate on this with some doctors saying it does not worsen the conditions. The NHS website previously recommended both paracetamol and ibuprofen, but has since changed its advice to say that while "there is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus (Covid-19) worse... until we have more information, take paracetamol to treat the symptoms of coronavirus, unless your doctor has told you paracetamol is not suitable for you." Those already taking ibuprofen for other conditions should not stop without consulting a doctor, though.

Ibuprofen is never recommended for the over-50 anyway

9 minutes ago, PhonThong said:

I have health insurance. I pay for it myself. I don't depend on the hard work of others to pay for me. As it should be.

Yes and what you pay for health insurance is used by others when they get sick. There's no difference between private health insurance and publicly-funded health care. We all pay; some of us benefit. Some don't pay and still benefit - children, for example. A family health insurance policy does not increase in price according to the number of children you have

3 minutes ago, PhonThong said:

Not my job to pay for someone else's medical care

So you don't have health insurance then? That's all it is - everyone paying for the few who need it

6 minutes ago, mikebell said:

I would have thought going to a gym would help healthwise?  Like sitting in Immigration?

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-gyms-exercise-social-distancing/608278/

2 minutes ago, brokenbone said:

the back pressure in the bum gun makes feces enter the water system,

How exactly do they enter the water system? The sewerage system I can understand, but the water system?

1 minute ago, nobodysfriend said:

you would know that there are billions of planets out there , and billions of " dominant species " on each planet .

"Know"? Really?

Just now, baansgr said:

People were still getting Spanish flu in the 50s....this ain't going away quickly

Evidence?

4 minutes ago, petedk said:

but I was surprised bacon was sold out

It doesn't surprise me. The outbreak of swine fever in Asia has made pork products both more expensive and less available

33 minutes ago, scorecard said:

A little different by geography, I spent the last 2 days calling travel/health insurance providers here in Sydney about short-term insurance for 10 days in Thailand. I called both mainstream known insurers and more local insurance companies.

 

Every company I called gave me the same answer 'there is now an industry policy that all offerings totally exclude any cover/claims in regard to Covid 19 and the policy applies to all destinations without exception.

Who are you hoping will fly you from Australia to Thailand (and back)? - https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/qantas-grounds-international-flights-stands-down-two-thirds-of-staff-20200319-p54bmh.html

11 minutes ago, unamazedloso said:

I have a freind in China that i used to work with in the motorcycle industry that has since moved to be sales for a medical company. They have self test kits that take 3minutes!! 

Are they accurate?

1 minute ago, LomSak27 said:

I know a guy, who knows a guy, who gets his teachers through Kaiser Soze.

Usually 7-11 would be more reliable?

3 minutes ago, pookondee said:

I dont think it is the money market per se, but peoples reaction and lack of confidence in Australia and its government s decisions.

For years they have been dropping rates and encouraging more people to borrow.

its pure idiotic bandaid measure that will soon have everyone broke, especially now jobs will be lost through this corona thing.

Indeed, Australia is completely different in that regard. Quantitative Easing - Australia led the way. Oh, wait, that was the USA. Almost zero interest rates? Australia too. Oh, wait - that was the USA & the EU

I'm particularly enjoying the COVID-19 stories about the religious gatherings that have been epicentres of the virus spreading - South Korea, Singapore and now Malaysia. Is God mocking us?

7 minutes ago, AussieBob18 said:

Go home and wait or stay where you are and wait  - this has another 2-3 weeks before the Govts think about starting to reduce travel bans - in meantime they are more likely to increase band - and if things go really bad in 2-3 weeks the Govts will ramp up the bans and you might be locked there.  Whatever happens - IMO you should wait and see or go home and wait.

2-3 weeks! In your dreams