Spanish second wave (graph from FT):
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Just shows how figures can be manipulated.
The positive test cases had been increasing (2nd wave) but for the past 4 weeks Spain’s figures have been consistently decreasing.
However yesterday there was a massive bump in cases from 2,400 cases up to a very high 9000 cases...which is close to levels they had back in April.
However the important stat of hospitalisations and deaths still remains low...was 800 a day back in April...currently averaging 80 per day.
Its a slight concern that Spain is showing increases but it’s no where near levels to panic.
Boris is speaking now and just said his government are doing 1.4 million tests per week....most targeted with people showing symptoms.
So the fact that the UK is only finding 1 to 2000 positive cases per day....demonstrates how rare this virus is within the UK or it’s just not that contagious.
He’s also just made it clear that “early data shows that children are NOT spreading the virus in schools”
Im listening to him...he’s not a great orator....stumbling on his words as though he knows that we know he’s telling lies....it’s full of contradictions.
Boris says one thing...then another politician (Patrick) during the meeting says something different.
The reporters ask questions...then he back tracks and says something different....he’s so unconvincing.
It’s almost funny....like a Monty Python sketch.
”Children are totally safe at schools...but they must stay vigilant...otherwise they could end up killing their grandma..and we wouldn’t want that”
They must say ‘face make space“ keeping at least 1.6 or was it 1.8 metres from their pals. Then wash their hands and wear a mask in tight spaces like a corridor. We must all now focus on the rule of six....that means you can only stay in groups of 6....however there are several exceptions and mu colleague will go through the list later but it’s to prevent another lock down because a vaccine is just around the corner and we must stay strong to beat this world terror“
Ohhh and ferlough won’t be extended because people need to return to work but if you feel unsafe then....I can understand why you wouldnt go to work
but if we all stay vigilant you should consider returning then we can beat this terror....stay safe everyone.”
It sounds like they’ll be very few fans at any matches this season due to this “rule of 6”.
I think the bulk of vulnerable people have already died....most were in care homes.
Remember 50% of the deceased were over 80 years old....with 90% over 65 years old....almost all with previous health problems.
It‘s totally illogical and bizarre to make so many suffer for the benefit of the few....
Its weird that we are slowly heading towards living in a police state.....and the public are accepting it.