Who is getting infected still?
The infection rate continues albeit not as high a rate as we have seen. Surely there must be some evidence of who are still becoming infected with COVID-19 after six weeks of lockdown. Is it NHS staff, Care Workers, Shop Workers, Super Market Workers? Identity the trend!
Why the contribution is important
If we can see a clear pattern as to why this infection continues to spread after six weeks of lockdown, it will give the Government a better chance to target the infection where the spread is greatest, it will give greater public confidence when easing the Lockdown if this can be identified.
by jaclen on May 05, 2020 at 02:20PM
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Posted by samur May 05, 2020 at 14:49
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Posted by RobertChia May 05, 2020 at 14:50
In Scotland, if there is fear of insufficient facemasks, it is first a failure of foresight. Be that as it may, the Chinese consulate in Edinburgh can always be called upon for assistance. I know, even individuals in the Chinese community here have, on their own initiative, brought in shipments for free distribution as early as late March. I myself received 2000 facemasks which I have donated to 3 carehomes in Angus and Fife.
It is good to extend this discussion to the public as there can always be someone who can offer constructive suggestions about how to proceed. Vietnam with a population of some 95million Does not have the level of healthcare we have and yet, they have succeeded spectacularly. They, not Singapore are the model to follow.
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Posted by sannadog May 05, 2020 at 14:53
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Posted by dhepburn May 05, 2020 at 21:42
There were no COVID-19 cases in Skye until the recent outbreak at a care home where 27 care workers and 30 residents were infected and 2 residents have now died.
The government have only recently started talking about PPE in care homes and track and tracing for the general population.
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Posted by Kylesku May 05, 2020 at 21:53
The only info that both govts want to share is that which will strike the fear of god into you.
It is a pity as we should be treated like adults & allowed to make up own minds
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Posted by dhepburn May 05, 2020 at 23:33
1620 people have died of COVID-19 in Scotland. The population of Scotland is 5.5 million thus 0.03% have died of COVID-19.
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Posted by Nell5a May 06, 2020 at 00:02
Also, more info needed to allow people to assess their own risk i.e. incidence of virus contamination of items bought in supermarkets. What is it? How fastidious do I need to be when bringing that shopping home?
What insights have been gleaned into how infection is being transmitted in reality?
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Posted by Cam60 May 06, 2020 at 12:17
Face coverings should be mandatory within all confined spaces I.e. shops, offices, hospitals care ho,Ed etc.
Care Homes Infection control procedures must be reviewed, enhanced and staff retrained where appropriate
Hospital infection control procedures must be reviewed, enhanced and staff retrained where appropriate
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Posted by Scotland_is_flatlining May 10, 2020 at 12:14
Enforce strict lockdown to require them to stay in hospital - away from public transport / out of shops etc.
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Posted by jon98 May 11, 2020 at 13:45
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Posted by Cathol May 11, 2020 at 17:21
Points to asymptomatic staff.
Inappropriate or insufficient PPE.
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Posted by Kgal May 11, 2020 at 21:41
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