Coronavirus in Fuerteventura - Discussion

[Ducks]

None to Ireland, either, despite the Irish government requesting citizens come home before the 19th! Hard to do if there are only a few flights and they're all fully booked.

[Jason W]

No you're not.

80% of the people getting the virus have mild to no symptoms. Reality is you may already have it and not know it. 

The lockdown is to stop the 20% who get REALLY sick from all getting sick at the same time. The hospital couldn't handle even a small spike. 

Curve flattening is about slowing things down NOT stopping things.  It's way too late to stop things.

Over 80% have mild/no symptoms so not tested? Kind of what is being indicated based on estimates of actual cases against confirmed cases. Over 90% of those confirmed cases deemed to be in mild condition, therefore more like 2% require more urgent care. Sadly based on the data that 2% seem to be older with naturally weakened immune systems or carrying underlying conditions. Estimates are at worst 80% of the population will contract it meaning in the UK just over 1 million might require treatment. Spread that out then the systems can cope.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/healt...9-17927492

[Ducks]

Sadly based on the data that 2% seem to be older with naturally weakened immune systems or carrying underlying conditions. 

That was the original thinking, but more recent information would imply that this is not the case. France is reporting 50% of ICU cases being under 60, and Netherlands is reporting the same. Granted, the percentage of the population that is older is certainly less than 50% of the general population, so it's absolutely disproportionately affecting older people, but it absolutely is affecting younger people, too. 

It is very important that people realise this disease can affect anyone. A lot of young people are carelessly and callously living their lives without restriction "because it just badly affects old people so I don't care if I get it". They obviously do not care about being carriers and bringing this disease to the older people around them, but perhaps they might care if they knew it is likely to affect them, too, so it's important to get that information out there!

[Johnrgby]

I had to go to The Medical Centre in Antigua this morning, and I must say I was surprised by how many people were out and about, I am not suggesting hundreds, but I passe around 20 between home and the market and again the same number between there and the Costa Antigua roundabout. similarly, I did not see a single Police car all morning.

[windermeregolfer]

I am aware this a Fuerteventura forum but I thought this video I saw earlier today was interesting and why Spain MAY have got it wrong.

[windermeregolfer]

And another one this is a bit long but food for thought -

 

[milestone 11]

Everytime another arrives from Madrid carrying the virus and walking the supermarkets, we all have to re-start our 14 day isolation!

Stop the flights now, or quarantine every single one who comes in. Otherwise the sacrifice we have all made is totally pointless.

I thought that I was on my own with that philosophy Archer.

You're really not alone there, but the onus has to be on the authorities rather than the individual to inform, facilitate, and enforce. 

Individuals have a specific responsibility to inform. I am in full accord with everything else that you say.

[windermeregolfer]

Our return to the UK by ferry to mainland Spain road up the west side of Spain from Huelva to Santander  and then ferry to Portsmouth has been postponed due to the movement restrictions, we are just watching this space.

So far Brittany Ferries and one of the three Paradores we were booked into have formally cancelled our reservations, waiting to hear from Armas / FRS Ferries and the other 2 Paradores

[windermeregolfer]

Our return to the UK by ferry to mainland Spain road up the west side of Spain from Huelva to Santander  and then ferry to Portsmouth has been postponed due to the movement restrictions, we are just watching this space.

So far Brittany Ferries and one of the three Paradores we were booked into have formally cancelled our reservations, waiting to hear from Armas / FRS Ferries and the other 2 Paradores

[milestone 11]

Thankfully, some of the airlines are making the decision for our inept government. Ryanair, of course, continue to jeopardise the well being of residents, passengers and crew alike.