Coronavirus

[NottsTastic]

Coronavirus do you think it will spread further into the UK? Every 5-10 years, something like this happens but it's the first thing the media here has me concerned about.

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

The Bird Flu incidents had me worried when my children was younger, that came and went.

I wouldn't overly worry about it.

Italy seems to be the worst in Europe, with France and Spain now seeming to get cases of it. I think it's those with illnesses and low immune system that are at risk. Most should be fine if they don't ignore the symptoms/seek help.

[thommo]

Until you know someone who has been effected by the virus, just avoid listening to the UK media. They're notoriously known for being scaremongers.

[lambleypie]

The UK should handle the situation well, it's the other nations where I worry it could get out of hand. More do die from a common cold but this is a horrible illness for those that get it.

[eighteensixtytwo]

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#number-of-cases

As of 27 February, a total of 7,690 people have been tested in the UK, of which 7,675 were confirmed negative and 15 positive.

No, need to worry. This shows how well the UK are handling the threat.

[AmericanPie]

It's been mentioned, but it's not dominant in the US news.

I believe they have a new case but reports are few and far between. Just clean your hands with soapy water or alcohol based hand cleaner and, avoid coaching or sneezing on someone else.

That's how it spreads, no fear if you take the right precautions.

[liampie]

i read something about 3 more cases have been found, its not a big number but it will be good to see the whole thing ended.

[Fozzy]

Not too fussed about it to be honest, just reminds me of the swine flu pandemic around 10 years ago. I think there is more danger from panic than the actual virus and I'm just hoping the hysteria has died down before the end of May when I'm due to go on holiday.

[KB1862 𝕏 @KB1862 Instagram Bainbridge316]

Shouldn't worry about it too much after all we've had all this before.. 

[CliftonMagpie]

I have to say the worst thing is seeing people covering their faces, then them coughing or showing signs of flu. It makes you wonder! Then that leads to you worrying. I haven't got much to be concerned about, I think it's more dangerous for people who need extra care as it is.

Please keep safe if your immune system struggles.

[upthepies]

It will blow over, China should have done more to quarantine it. 

[KB1862 𝕏 @KB1862 Instagram Bainbridge316]

@upthepies the conspiracy theories surrounding it is incredible tbf look into some of them

[NottsTastic]

I guess, it's just a worry.

[Joshua]

I’m not that worried about it myself, I hope people keep safe but there’s worse things to worry about.

[DangerousSausage]

As this is a new thing, I suppose the risk is that it could turn into something worse. And the sooner it is contained, the less likely it is to happen. As it is, it seems comparable to flu, so we just need to be sensible, look after our hygiene and, if we're vulnerable, maybe keep a low profile.

The scariest thing about this now is the escalating panic around it - shutting off whole towns or regions, locking people in their hotel rooms, and now there's even a rising chance that it'll crash the economy. And on the subject of football, in Switzerland all events with more than 1000 people attending have been cancelled, and they've only had one case.

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

I have to admit, when things like this first happen I do worry and think how best to protect my family. At this stage I can't say I'm scared, I believe the UK is handling it well unlike China or Italy.

You just have to be careful and distant from people you first meet.

[Nocturnal-Magpie]

Try to avoid going busy places until it blows over, I think there’s little worry.

[allardyces tash]

The UK media keeps insisting a few minor cases being reported, means it's "sweeping" the nation.

One paper believes the Premier League will be voided this season if it gets worse, meaning fans and players couldn't attend games.

[cheeky~k8]

It could but as long as its contained it wont be as bad as other rare illnesses we've had in the uk before.

[JIMBO]

It's not something I worry about or prepared to let control my life. Just he safe, wary and hygienic.

[TheSkipper 𝕏 TheSkipperNCFC]

I still have to travel with Uni and work, I haven't come down with anything. I would worry.

Yesterday I think 12 new cases were published and the press labelled it "sweeping" across the UK. Bulk majority belonged to the same family.

[BromPie]

Just keep living your life, it's to short to worry about these things.

[upthepies]

PM Boris Johnson has said in the news that if or when it becomes a problem, the UK is setup to handle it.

[themightymagpies]

I don't much time worrying about it, just one of those illnesses you have to be mindful of when in public or around people.

[Feral Fox]

I know one thing for sure. You can’t get hand sanitizer gel for love or money! 
We run a childminding business and was going to put a bottle of gel by the sign in registers etc... just so parents can use it. Christ. You would have thought WW3 was in the offing. Went to a couple of local supermarkets and local warehouse/cash and carry and totally bare empty shelves!