BUtterfield 8 41,822 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 And yet the U.K. is becoming increasingly isolated in its response to the pandemic. It is one of the only major countries of Western Europe to impose few, if any, restrictions on daily life. The U.K.'s tactics, which are backed by its top team of epidemiologists and behavioral psychologists, have left many here asking: Why do our experts disagree with those in most other countries? The disparity has also highlighted that while "flatten the curve" has become something of a mantra, there is considerable disagreement among experts about the best way to achieve that. But still, the government did not introduce measures to close schools, ban large gatherings or sporting events, or impose restrictions on travel, like some had predicted it might. Contrast this with the United States, where there have been widespread cancellations, from Broadway to the NBA. Some American schools and colleges have shuttered, and President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping international travel bans and declared a national emergency. Vallance said people were more likely to get infected from a family member or a friend in a small place than in a big place with lots of people. And asked why the government hadn't shut down schools, he said the role of children in spreading the disease was "less clear." “The U.K. is on the edge of an avoidable calamity,” tweeted Richard Horton, the editor-in-chief of The Lancet, a general medical journal. "Read the Italian experience. There are critical lessons here that the UK government either isn’t aware of or is ignoring," he said. "We need immediate and assertive social distancing and closure policies. We need to prepare the NHS. This is a serious plea," he added, referring to Britain's much-beloved National Health Service. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/britain-takes-different-approach-coronavirus-outbreak-leaving-some-asking-why-n1157831?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR3k2ZNYQ73nCepYAooxIFFceYm8KhElUxcYdEdhY6C-axmpqlYDMXcPatg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromatiGa 467 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just wash your hands - Boris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,896 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 They better quarantine the queen, that's all I have to say. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 127,862 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 @Haroon be safe So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 27,499 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 The UK doing everything differently than the rest of Europe, what’s new? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUtterfield 8 41,822 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, River said: @Haroon be safe I didn’t know miss haroon was from the land of tea and crumpets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacaca 1,213 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I’m honestly scared. Tonight more than 100 scientists have written to the government to rethink their strategy. Coronavirus: Scientists say UK virus strategy is 'risking lives' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51892402 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyniildisk 12,689 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I heard they are trying to make the population built natural immunity against the virus? that is quite interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaye Monster 8,809 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 It’s only a matter of time until they ban large gatherings/ close schools. Universities across the country have started closing and a lot of parents are taking their kids out of schools anyway. I give it two weeks and they’ll change. I'm an ARTPOP bitch, baby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magui 2,656 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I just hope Britain population don't get worse affected cause of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTraumatica 5,786 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, FATCAT said: They better quarantine the queen, that's all I have to say. Frankly speaking I feel sorry for regular people, not for her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franch Toast 27,745 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Maybe it's not a bad thing that Trump has extended his Europe travel ban to the UK...Be careful, British friends, and don't listen to your government (I certainly don't listen to mine). She/Her/Hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TittyGlitterDance 463 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 My uni still hasn't shut down but they've changed the lectures to being online, which honeslty doesn't really help me at all since I study art and it's nearly entirely studio-based. So I've decided to **** it and stop going regardless. Find solace in the privilege to pursue, Most people are crushed into servitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Watch them get the virus like Italy did. They can't afford that. They're basically welcoming that with no action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo Craig 55,649 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 They want to allow 60-80% of the population to become infected with it... he is gonna kill so many End Racism Now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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