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It seems that there is concern it isn't a coincidence https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/apr/10/uk-coronavirus-deaths-bame-doctors-bma

Ah yes, sorry, a sarcasm bypass there

Where is the evidence for that? The graphs wheeled out on a daily basis indicate that the epidemic is progressing in a strikingly similar manner throughout the UK, EU and USA I think a fair summary is that all these nations have got it equally wrong despite nuanced differences in control...

Cuomo can certainly talk the talk but I'd suggest, given the virulence in New York, when it comes to walking the walk he's as much lost in the wilderness as everyone else

The 13 year old boy who died was of Indian/Pakistani heritage As I understand matters, the pandemic has only really got going recently in those countries so it will be interesting (not really an appropriate word I know) to see if it proves to be more deadly there

Just watched John Campbell's 'Reducing Fever Good or Bad' videos. Excellent stuff and the best 'introduction to immunology for dummies' I've seen The old adage regarding fever of 'sweat it out' would appear correct

Yes, condolences Simmo A friend of mine died the other day, from cancer. He'd had his latest round of radiotherapy postponed due to the demands of coronavirus on the NHS. This was probably no more than a tragic coincidence as he was a goner sooner than later anyway; but it does nevertheless...

No one has claimed that the 6ft rule will prevent infection; it will just reduce transmission, and although those in Europe in China might have been 'locked in' they have not been told, as far as I'm aware, to keep their windows closed or not sit in their gardens/yards/balconies. As the vast...

So long as you're not tempted to indulge in the numerous quack remedies doing the rounds, if it makes you feel good it's doing good is pretty much my motto; and hot water consumption seems unlikely to do harm, though too much water depletes the body of water soluble vitamins (B & C) and minerals...

Some more "simple pleasures" Went for a walk beside the river this morning, which amongst its other delights has a small wooded nature reserve. A quiet half hour sitting, listening and watching presented me with the ringing retort of woodpeckers drumming, yet more butterflies, two robins either...

Asserting that someone has an "obvious drink problem" without any proof or possibilty of proof borders on the slanderous/libellous Gigilo, so be a tad careful if I were you I find this current government a fairly detestable and limited bunch but will cut them a deal of slack at present. One can...

There are, saw a brimstone and several peacocks yesterday. Birdsong is building, blackthorn is flowering and came across a mass of frogspawn in a pond recently...simple pleasures are the greatest pleasures

We've been busy checking with the relevant authorities whether it's permissible to continue cultivating allotments and I'm glad to say it is, with the obvious proviso that the strict gathering and distancing rules are obeyed. Think I'll be busier than usual there as we're organising help for the...

Being naturally somewhat introverted and asocial (not antisocial I hasten to add) I do not find 'social distancing' particularly difficult, though the thought of being confined to four walls is horrid so I'm thankful that we're still permitted to go for walks and, in my case cultivate my...

Not vegan but I'd recommend tinned fish: sardines, skippers, pilchards, herring, mackeral are all cheap, very nutritious and keep forever. Salmon the treat for sunday lunch. There were masses of these tins languishing on the shelves at a Sainsbury's Local I was in the other day

The text message is being sent to everyone, though haven't had mine yet https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/24/uk-mobile-firms-asked-to-alert-britons-to-heed-coronavirus-lockdown

Give folk an inch and they'll take a mile. It was a big mistake to exempt takeaways when pubs, cafes etc were told to close on Friday. Images of queues outside fish n chip emporia at resorts, by 'closed' cafes-turned-takeaway, by chuckwagons in 'beauty spot' car parks... tells the tale...

Not questioning your attitude to the lady G-G, but it strikes me as unfair that checkout staff on or near the minimum wage are being asked to police this rationing, which can only add to the stress they're under. Human nature being what it is I feel sure some/many will have suffered abuse from...

I'm fortunate enough to have an independent baker nearby and wandered up there today for my usual Friday order of two small loaves and a litre of milk. Got them but was told that as all and sundry are turning up from elsewhere they're going to prioritise local regulars who must nevertheless...

Is that an xyz@virgin.net account? If so I'm amazed you've been able to use it for so long, as these accounts were sloughed off to Talktalk several years ago. I had one and had it changed it to xyz@talktalk.net after the takeover. So your virgin.net account now has nothing to do with Virginmedia...