O/T Coronavirus Thread

[CAMiller]

Quote me figures in two weeks time and you are looking at figures in terms of thousands in my opinion .

For comparison, the State of Washington where I live had the first US case of COVID-19 8 weeks ago and the first US death 2 weeks ago when there were only around a dozen cases. One week ago we had 100 cases, today we have 750 cases and 41 deaths (29 all in one building). Friday I learned a coworker has tested positive, today a worker at the supermarket where we shop tested positive.

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

What point are you actually trying to make with all due respect ?

The reality is we don't know how much the infection has been passed on to other people and from what we know so far from its origins in China it's spread massively rapidly .

Quote me figures in two weeks time and you are looking at figures in terms of thousands in my opinion .

It's real and its taking lives by the thousand , you will know somebody who has lost their life to this virus .

Trust me you will .

Point I'm making animallittle3 is how quick things can change, & many more will add to the list, mayb it gives people a kick up back side to change their habits on hygiene.

[CTMilller]

Unless there is a provision in the EFL rules, anything is possible. And I have a feeling that if there was something in the EFL rules, some bright spark would have found it and told us all.

State of California issues mandatory isolation orders for all over 65s. Haven't seen CT on here recently so hoping he's OK after the knee op?

All good thanks CAM. My current immobility means I'm pretty well confined to the house at the moment. I’m supposed to start out-patient physiotherapy sessions next Friday (in Lafayette) and will need to take advice on what I’m allowed to do.

[CAMiller]

All good thanks CAM. My current immobility means I'm pretty well confined to the house at the moment. I’m supposed to start out-patient physiotherapy sessions next Friday (in Lafayette) and will need to take advice on what I’m allowed to do.

Good to hear you are well CT.

All bars, gyms, restaurants and Starbucks (except for take out) ordered to close here in WA from tomorrow.

[howdydoo]

All a bit embarrassing Roly.

I know you’re no spring chicken but grow up lad.

Keep safe all.

[mikemiller]

Only one new corona virus case in Japan today - whatever they are doing to contain the virus seems to be working. Very bad situation in Italy - more active corona virus cases than China now

[WanChaiMiller]

This will whack some clubs very hard. If the season ends as at the weekend clubs will get no more income for 5 months (or, effectively, till season tickets go on sale for next season).

Last week a club owner said lower league clubs get between £25k and £45k of match day income (outside of season ticket sales).

Further, I wonder if shirt sponsors, perimeter board sponsors, other match day sponsors and concession holders (out soursed catering) will be willing to pay if games arent being played.

Could TV companies with-hold payments if no matches are being played?

It will effect the businesses of owners and could impact on their ability to finance shortfalls.

Any club with high gearing or hand to mouth existence will really suffer.

[caytonmiller]

This will whack some clubs very hard. If the season ends as at the weekend clubs will get no more income for 5 months (or, effectively, till season tickets go on sale for next season).

Last week a club owner said lower league clubs get between £25k and £45k of match day income (outside of season ticket sales).

Further, I wonder if shirt sponsors, perimeter board sponsors, other match day sponsors and concession holders (out soursed catering) will be willing to pay if games arent being played.

Could TV companies with-hold payments if no matches are being played?

It will effect the businesses of owners and could impact on their ability to finance shortfalls.

Any club with high gearing or hand to mouth existence will really suffer.

Skim 5% off the prem league budget and share it between the lower leagues. That would give a boost of about 1.8 million per club. That should keep the wolves away

[WanChaiMiller]

Skim 5% off the prem league budget and share it between the lower leagues. That would give a boost of about 1.8 million per club. That should keep the wolves away

And Roly is thinking of skimming 5% off the rich in this country to distribute to the rest of the population.

[millertop]

Obviously the elderly need to take care but let’s not forget to keep an eye on them if we can.

The over 70’s could be isolated in next few weeks if it gets worse so I hear
Doctors (well my area are) are taking over the phone consultations, appointments will be offered if they think you need one