FabSwingers.com forum: And you think that YOU'VE got Lockdown

By *otlovefun42 OP Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

Just been reading some of the Spanish press this morning and picked up a few examples of what lockdown means there.

1. A couple were fined in a Torrevieja supermarket for shopping together. The rules state that you are only allowed to go shopping alone. Also you are only allowed to visit the supermarket that is closest to your home. Police are checking ID and till receipts and handing out fines for violations.

2. In a small town near Valencia a man was fined 600€ for shopping for non essentials. They checked his receipt and he had only bought soft drinks, chocolate and sausages.

3. No more than one adult is allowed to be in a car other than in exceptional circumstances. Children must sit in the back.

4. Benidorm is closed. And I mean closed. Over the Easter period police will seal off every entrance into the town. Only essential services will be allowed through.

Now that really is Lockdown.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes it's what we need here. Not this farce that everyone appears to be taking no notice of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The problem seems to be that despite a much more severe lockdown in Spain and for a longer period the results seem to be no different than here.

Yet Sen still not locked down but much less transmission.

How are out "leaders" meant to know what works best?

I can't see our lockdown changing much either way....but i do see it lasting a MINIMUM of another month!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

*Sen (why does auto correct only seem to do that on fab?)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes it's what we need here. Not this farce that everyone appears to be taking no notice of. "

Everyone? The figures don’t back you up.

Let’s not be in a mad rush to throw away liberties, even short term, when the vast, vast majority are complying to government guidelines.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

SWEEDEN...FFS!

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By *atandasmileMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

5. A man was shot dead in the Philippines. Ostensibly for not wearing a mask but if you read a bit further into it you see that he threatened police after being told off - so you could argue that he was shot for threatening the police.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"5. A man was shot dead in the Philippines. Ostensibly for not wearing a mask but if you read a bit further into it you see that he threatened police after being told off - so you could argue that he was shot for threatening the police."

But a man threatening the police and getting shot doesn't fit some people's agenda. Stop it with the real stories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The problem seems to be that despite a much more severe lockdown in Spain and for a longer period the results seem to be no different than here.

Yet Sen still not locked down but much less transmission.

How are out "leaders" meant to know what works best?

I can't see our lockdown changing much either way....but i do see it lasting a MINIMUM of another month!!"

Spain reached its peak and is going down. This may happen in 2 weeks in UK or not. If it doesn't happen (I'm sure it won't) we will know for sure that our "lockdown" is ridiculous. But it will also be too late to avoid many thousands of deaths.

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By *ike676767Man
over a year ago

Near Taunton

Same in South Africa you're not even allowed to go out to walk your dog. They've also banned the sale of alcohol....and people think we have it strict here!!

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By *ediMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"The problem seems to be that despite a much more severe lockdown in Spain and for a longer period the results seem to be no different than here.

Yet Sen still not locked down but much less transmission.

How are out "leaders" meant to know what works best?

I can't see our lockdown changing much either way....but i do see it lasting a MINIMUM of another month!!"

Bare in mind not many of us are being tested

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Same in South Africa you're not even allowed to go out to walk your dog. They've also banned the sale of alcohol....and people think we have it strict here!!"

If you know South Africans then you will know how they feel about booze!

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

But, at least they all have balconies and endless sunshine which make things MUCH easier to handle.

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

"But, at least they all have balconies and endless sunshine which make things MUCH easier to handle. "
Have you ever been? if so you would know that the townships dont have balconies most only have one room and i can assure you cape town in winter is no fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My parents live in turkey and if your over 60 your not allowed out at all even for food. They have to have it delivered by a friend.

But hey at least they have beautiful surroundings and a large pool and each other so not too bad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But, at least they all have balconies and endless sunshine which make things MUCH easier to handle. Have you ever been? if so you would know that the townships dont have balconies most only have one room and i can assure you cape town in winter is no fun."

I think the previous comment referred to Spain

But still not really true.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We were in Capetown for the first 2 weeks of March this year and were lucky to get back home when we did.

Ater taking a tour around langa the oldest township in Capetown my heart goes out to all of the family's there. Many have 10+ crammed into a single room which is no more than a hut cobbled together from corregrated iron and similar left overs.

Thers no benefits in south africa for those of working age 18-60 during normal times let alone now. Many rely on selling fruit, furniture, trinkets on the streets and this has all been stopped. With nothing set from thier government in place to help with this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We were in Capetown for the first 2 weeks of March this year and were lucky to get back home when we did.

The drive from the airport to the city is pretty depressing isn't it?

Such opulent wealth alongside such desperate poverty.

I recently worked in Buenos Aires and on the drive from the airport there was an area where tarpaulin was stretched between derelict cars to make "homes". In contrast I stayed in a 5 star hotel, hot tub on the top floor and all expenses paid.... life is really cruel for some at the best of times

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By *otlovefun42 OP Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

"But, at least they all have balconies and endless sunshine which make things MUCH easier to handle. "

Really!

There is much more to Spain than Benidorm & Marbella, and even there it isn't "endless" sunshine at this time of year.

It's currently pissing down in Galicia (that is north west Spain) and forecast to get most of the country in the next few hours.

All have balconies? On the costa's mostly yes, but get into the inland towns and cities and there are thousands upon thousands that don't.

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"Yes it's what we need here. Not this farce that everyone appears to be taking no notice of. "
We are to soft in this country,I would like to see over Easter road blocks and heavy fines for people trying to get to country and seaside,use the army if needed.It is our softness that is costing lives

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Brilliant. I have no issue with that. I suspect overall other countries are better than us at obeying the rules. That is obviously my personal view

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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago

bournemouth

Was talking to a chap this morning on another forum who has family in SA he said deaths from other causes have rocketed since lockdown and are far more than from the virus, it's easy for many to call for stricter measures when they have space ina garden etc, try living in a township or a high rise in this country with young kids. It's quite simple if you dont want to catch it then stay in, if you need to go out for exercise or to relieve serious stress then with sensible precautions that's fine, local council have closed of a local wood that people use to walk their dogs, they now have to walk elsewhere so increasing the density of people in that area

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

South Africa?? I read the OP’s post and I’m talking about Spain. Nowhere did they mention Cape Town, so I have no idea what you’re on about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone thought that lockdown might cause just amount the same if deaths just confined to one area. New York City is the world hotspot for a reason. There has to be a mixture of approach

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

If you're only allowed to buy "essentials" why are shops in Spain still selling non-essentials?

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

We are not in "lockdown" we have restrictions and guidelines about social distancing in place.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Germany are now looking at lifting some restrictions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you're only allowed to buy "essentials" why are shops in Spain still selling non-essentials? "

Because we can still buy non essentials as long as it’s in our weekly shop.

Also lockdown have had a real issue with mental health issues. Suicide rates have went up. I’ve seen a few people really having issues on some Facebook groups who are struggling right now.

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By *igblackdomTV/TS
over a year ago

West Midlands

South Africa?? I read the OP’s post and I’m talking about Spain. Nowhere did they mention Cape Town, so I have no idea what you’re on about. "

There are millions of Spaniards who don't have balconies and live in difficult circumstances.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"If you're only allowed to buy "essentials" why are shops in Spain still selling non-essentials?

Because we can still buy non essentials as long as it’s in our weekly shop.

Also lockdown have had a real issue with mental health issues. Suicide rates have went up. I’ve seen a few people really having issues on some Facebook groups who are struggling right now. "

Now I totally agree with the current measures

I think the fact buses are running means we could do more simple measures to actively slow the spread

I do not think people should be allowed to travel to holiday hot spots and I do think gatherings of any size irresponsible

However we are innocent

Humans are not on lock down for punishment

This trend maybe virtue signaling to make life as un comfortable as possible does not sit right

We Are not trying to wipe out the virus via containment

Mental health is vitally important

We are surely all trying to deal with this with as little suffering as practicable

A very very very fine balance is required here which of course we will not get quite right

It goes like this

There is no vaccine

Of 100 people

80 should recover at home

17 will recover with hospital treatment

3 will die 1 to 2 would die naturally with next 9 months

That seems to be the current stats

If there was a 100 percent lockdown within 1 month it would be gone

However it currently appears that less than 2 percent of the UK would have had it

So any reduction in lockdown means we begin again

Whilst infection remains in the world and we are less than 50 percent infected we will be subjected to an exponential curve

Thus

Our NHS has capacity for x

We need to have x (20 % of infections) being treated just below capacity until

An number of us have had it and are hopefully immune

It seems the NHS can cope with 30 000 cases per month

That should mean 300 000 become infected not needing hospital

At that rate 30 million divided by 300 000 is 100 months in an isolated state

If we make rules stricter we dont work near capacity and the 100 is prolonged

If we are more lax the NHS is overwhelmed more than necessary die and we come out of lockdown quicker

Yes I did say 100 months

That's based upon the current data

Hopefully it will only be 14 and a vaccination will be developed

It matters not how strict we are and how much we can slow the spread

This will always remain

Whilst more than 60 percent have no immunity

And the virus exists in an animal or human somewhere in the world

Removing the restrictions will always continue with an exponential re increase

So yes let's promote no alcohol no plants no chocolate no teddy bear and absolutely no jogging

For 18 -100 months

Please touch nothing another could have

Wash hands

Stay long way away from people if you must

Keep minimum 2 3 meters away

Stay out of crowded shops

Dont pick stuff up and put it down

Wash stuff from shops

Dont use buses

Dont mix with friends

Dont touch cash

Exercise in the least busy area you can find at the least busy time

Basically

Treat all humans you encounter as having a disease that will kill you

Dont go to any tourist spot

Protect the NHS

But also let's be a tad careful on getting pleasurabley irate and needing others to suffer perhaps beyond what could be beneficial

It's a balance a fine one at that with a few unknowns

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By *otlovefun42 OP Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

Interesting interview with the President of Benidorm's British Businesses Association, Karen Maling Cowles.

This is real lockdown.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/11353156/benidorm-spain-lockdown/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you're only allowed to buy "essentials" why are shops in Spain still selling non-essentials?

Because we can still buy non essentials as long as it’s in our weekly shop.

Also lockdown have had a real issue with mental health issues. Suicide rates have went up. I’ve seen a few people really having issues on some Facebook groups who are struggling right now. "

Domestic abuse has also increased on a huge scale since lock down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think there are 2 points people are missing. One we do not have enough police to enforce an effective lockdown in the style of Italy or Spain. Two other countries in northern Europe have similar restrictions to the UK in place.

Also as someone else has already observed, Italy and Spain have still suffered huge numbers of deaths despite the strict restrictions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

personal responsibility.

that's what it comes down too.

and again London parks are full of sun bathers.

im not surprised by any of it.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"personal responsibility.

that's what it comes down too.

and again London parks are full of sun bathers.

im not surprised by any of it."

Selfish..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you're only allowed to buy "essentials" why are shops in Spain still selling non-essentials?

Because we can still buy non essentials as long as it’s in our weekly shop.

Also lockdown have had a real issue with mental health issues. Suicide rates have went up. I’ve seen a few people really having issues on some Facebook groups who are struggling right now.

Domestic abuse has also increased on a huge scale since lock down. "

Child abuse has apparently dropped dramatically due to children not being in school. Hence nobody to pick up on cases i.e teachers who raise red flags.

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