UK coronavirus death toll rises to 2,921, up 24% in a day

[snoop1130]

UK coronavirus death toll rises to 2,921, up 24% in a day

 

Medical staff prepare a ambulance at NHS Nightingale hospital as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, April 2, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom’s death toll from the coronavirus rose 24 percent to 2,921 as of April 1.

 

As of 0800 GMT on April 2, a total of 163,194 people had been tested of which 33,718 tested positive, the health ministry said.

 

“Of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 2,921 have sadly died,” the health ministry said.

 

The United Kingdom has one of the worst official death tolls in the world, after Italy, Spain, the United States, France, China and Iran.

 

Worldwide, the coronavirus death toll is more than 47,000.

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-04-02

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[kingdong]

It's going to get a lot worse before it starts getting better

[Chomper Higgot]

Johnson’s ‘herd immunity’ experiment doesn’t seem to be working out too well.

 

 

[Crazy Alex]

17 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Johnson’s ‘herd immunity’ experiment doesn’t seem to be working out too well.

 

 

Wow, UK isn't doing so hot. They have an 8.66% mortality rate.

 

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

 

Sadly, it's government once again. London Mayor Khan was telling people riding on the tube and being in large crowds was A-OK on March 3. Even on March 10, he said there was nothing to fear regarding using public transport.

 

One needn't wonder why certain countries and regions have high infection rates. Just look at the politicians who govern these areas and you'll find your answer.

[Chomper Higgot]

5 minutes ago, Crazy Alex said:

Wow, UK isn't doing so hot. They have an 8.66% mortality rate.

 

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

 

Sadly, it's government once again. London Mayor Khan was telling people riding on the tube and being in large crowds was A-OK on March 3. Even on March 10, he said there was nothing to fear regarding using public transport.

 

One needn't wonder why certain countries and regions have high infection rates. Just look at the politicians who govern these areas and you'll find your answer.

Link to your assertion regarding the Mayor of London?

[Crazy Alex]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Link to your assertion regarding the Mayor of London?

OK, but click fast. It's video of his own words and a screen shot of his tweet on youtube. Apparently, posting a person's own words isn't considered a legitimate source. Start at 2:45. I look forward to some fun spinning and dodging.

 

 

[Crazy Alex]

6 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Link to your assertion regarding the Mayor of London?

Oh and here is Khan, also on March 3, admitting he refuses to shake hands, yet stands behind telling people traveling on mass transit isn't risky.

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/piers-morgan-slams-relaxed-sadiq-21621091

 

Need any more links?

[cornishcarlos]

WHO and "experts" have a lot to answer for.. Politicians take advice generally before make calls, the advice given out as this situation developed was pretty bad it seems... 

[faraday]

Here's the link:

 

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/03/coronavirus-london-tube-sadiq-khan-12339239/

[faraday]

And another:

 

https://www.cityam.com/coronavirus-sadiq-khan-says-tube-travel-ban-is-unforeseeable/

[Crazy Alex]

1 minute ago, faraday said:

And another:

 

https://www.cityam.com/coronavirus-sadiq-khan-says-tube-travel-ban-is-unforeseeable/

And here is he is Twitter on March 10 telling Londoners "there are no specific concerns" with regards to using public transportation:

 

 

Fortunately, we are in the digital age where words politicians use are easy to access. I can't wait to have the same conversation with @Chomper Higgotregarding other politicians where infection rates are high- though at this point, I'm not so sure he'll be much interested in that.

[faraday]

I do wonder if he is actually a Politician, he gets a lot of things wrong, then gives out confused emojis like smarties.

 

Bless him.

[Chomper Higgot]

Can somebody explain to me how the Major of London following central government advice impacts the outcome of this virus across the whole of the UK?

 

 

[Crazy Alex]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Can somebody explain to me how the Major of London following central government advice impacts the outcome of this virus across the whole of the UK?

 

 

Sure, I'll be happy to explain. London constitutes 15.9% of England's entire population. What happens in London with regards to how a virus is handled obviously has incredible repercussions on the rest of the country- ESPECIALLY one that is as small as England.

 

But let's make it even more simplistic. Screw up in London. Screw up across England. As to following central government advice, how do you know who Sadiq Khan was listening to when passing on the silly advice you've been presented with?

[ExpatOilWorker]

[stephenterry]

The daily death rate countrywide will continue to rise until the isolation period kicks in, then we should see a reduction (apart from London?). As for inner/outer London, it needs a complete lock-down of transport and enforced isolation apart from the emergency essential allowables, like NHS staff, ambulances, and supplies.  BUT that's a huge (and maybe unworkable) control issue.

 

The videos of masses exiting and entering London trains, is the fast track to infection and death for the c.8.66%. IMO, how not to contain this virus, Sadiq Khan! 

[bkk6060]

1 hour ago, Crazy Alex said:

Wow, UK isn't doing so hot. They have an 8.66% mortality rate.

Over 60% obese rate and 7 million smokers.

Unhealthy lifestyles possibly related the high death rate.

[cornishcarlos]

1 minute ago, bkk6060 said:

Over 60% obese rate and 7 million smokers.

Unhealthy lifestyles possibly related the high death rate.

 

For sure and an NHS that has been stripped to it's bones over the past couple of decades !!!

[Chomper Higgot]

58 minutes ago, Crazy Alex said:

Oh and here is Khan, also on March 3, admitting he refuses to shake hands, yet stands behind telling people traveling on mass transit isn't risky.

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/piers-morgan-slams-relaxed-sadiq-21621091

 

Need any more links?

Let me put this in perspective for you.

 

Up until March 18th the Government has yet to order schools to be closed.

 

On March 3rd the UK was following PM Johnson’s ‘Herd Immunity’ experiment, a policy that did not change until 17th March.

 

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/17/britain-uk-coronavirus-response-johnson-drops-go-it-alone/

 

Nothing Mayor Khan said on March 3 contradicts the policies set by central government.

 

 

[cornishcarlos]

Maybe they just got it wrong ???

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2020/04/01/positive-outlook-in-taiwan-singapore-and-south-korea-life-is-continuing-with-relative-normality/#479211d37335

 

Some have done ok...

[Canuck1966]

10 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

 

For sure and an NHS that has been stripped to it's bones over the past couple of decades !!!

Why would you make such a ridiculous comment?

The budget for the NHS is 139,000,000,000 pounds

If you started counting to that figure it would take you over 4,400 years!

It's a huge amount of money, the whole NHS needs an overhaul.

They pay top price for everything, from hospital consumables to something as simple as painting a room.

[Canuck1966]

13 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Let me put this in perspective for you.

 

Up until March 18th the Government has yet to order schools to be closed.

 

On March 3rd the UK was following PM Johnson’s ‘Herd Immunity’ experiment, a policy that did not change until 17th March.

 

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/17/britain-uk-coronavirus-response-johnson-drops-go-it-alone/

 

Nothing Mayor Khan said on March 3 contradicts the policies set by central government.

 

 

You will defend your liberal luvvies to the moon and back, sickening 

[Chomper Higgot]

28 minutes ago, Canuck1966 said:

You will defend your liberal luvvies to the moon and back, sickening 

I have no need to defend anybody.

 

The public record has all the information on when Johnson did a U-Turn on his ‘Herd Immunity’ experiment.

 

What anyone said more than two weeks before that’s U-turn is irrelevant if it were following the then government policy.

 

Note: Johnson did a U-turn, the virus did not.

[JonnyF]

2 hours ago, Crazy Alex said:

And here is he is Twitter on March 10 telling Londoners "there are no specific concerns" with regards to using public transportation:

 

 

Fortunately, we are in the digital age where words politicians use are easy to access. I can't wait to have the same conversation with @Chomper Higgotregarding other politicians where infection rates are high- though at this point, I'm not so sure he'll be much interested in that.

Is it any surprise though? Khan has done an absolutely terrible job, look at knife crime for instance. Not to mention wasting money on a Pro EU firework display in the middle of Brexit. Now he's telling everyone that public transport is fine.

 

Stone Cold Loser indeed.

[welovesundaysatspace]

1 hour ago, Canuck1966 said:

Why would you make such a ridiculous comment?

The budget for the NHS is 139,000,000,000 pounds

If you started counting to that figure it would take you over 4,400 years!

It's a huge amount of money, the whole NHS needs an overhaul.

They pay top price for everything, from hospital consumables to something as simple as painting a room.

I applaud you for coming up with the creative approach of judging the appropriateness of a budget by how long it would take a person to count to that figure. Let’s nominate you to be our CFO. And may I suggest to fund the NHS with Laotian Kip instead? Imagine how long it would take you to count to those numbers! 
 

 

[cmsally]

Some off topic posts have been removed, please try to stay on topic.

[fred110]

4 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Johnson’s ‘herd immunity’ experiment doesn’t seem to be working out too well.

 

 

3000 is nothing compared to flu. Plus many of the deaths are from other causes. Italy is going back and changing some causes of death to the correct one.

[baansgr]

4 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Johnson’s ‘herd immunity’ experiment doesn’t seem to be working out too well.

 

What experiment...people are on lockdown with schools etc closed and police blocking non essential travel..forget politics for once...

[baansgr]

13 minutes ago, fred110 said:

3000 is nothing compared to flu. Plus many of the deaths are from other causes. Italy is going back and changing some causes of death to the correct one.

UK is about 17,000 per year for flu...considering were only two months into this..that 3,000 in 10 months could dwarf 17,000

Fatality rate of almost 10% compared to 0.1% for seasonal flu. Wake up please. Yes the deaths may be by other causes but only brought on by having covid

[baansgr]

3 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Over 60% obese rate and 7 million smokers.

Unhealthy lifestyles possibly related the high death rate.

Its hard trying to sneak a quick smoke when you are in a ventilator