The Coronavirus Thread

[Scot Dutchy]

In the full context it is clear that he is referring to the question whether contacts are recognized reliably just as I had explained.

Wat Moons wél weet: honderd procent garantie biedt ook deze app niet. ‘Het gaat erom dat de app redelijkerwijs in staat is burgers te waarschuwen als ze in contact zijn geweest met een besmet persoon.’ Hij zal soms een alarm geven als het niet nodig is en soms stil blijven waar iemand wel een waarschuwing had moeten krijgen. Eerdere tests wezen op een betrouwbaarheid van ongeveer 75 procent.

If you have a problem with mice, having a cat that catches 75% of mice is better than not having a cat. I'd call a cat catching 75% of all mice very useful.

There is no risk for privacy at all. You'd have to demonstrate how the Apple/Google model could pose any risk to privacy in a realistic scenario. There is also no need for any country to limit the time span that the app will be available because that is already built-in. Google and Apple have both said the API will be disabled once the Pandemic is over. The national apps are non-operational then.

I am really surprised Nine that you are imbibing on the kool aide. Since when do you believe what Google and Apple say.

[NineBerry]

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[Brian Peacock]

[JimC]

Just don't get them confused...

[Scot Dutchy]

Both are not trustworthy.

[pErvinalia]

Dutch masks made out of socks are the best masks made out of socks. https://www.facebook.com/richard.pearlm ... CO%2CP-y-R

[JimC]

https://www.theage.com.au/national/vict ... 55dle.html

Melburnians have rushed into stores such as Spotlight and Lincraft to stock up on elastic, fabric and even sewing machines as the Victorian government's mandatory mask order prompts residents to have a go at making their own.

On Sunday, the state government announced all residents of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire would be required to wear a face covering from 11.59pm on Wednesday when leaving their house, with people caught without them facing a $200 fine.

The announcement resulted in a surge in demand for sellers of reusable face masks, with many online stores appearing out of stock on Monday morning.

We've got a couple of bought fabric masks that we wash in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly, dry out and re-use, but Bron has plenty of fabric, elastic and a sewing machine, and is thinking of making some...

[Brian Peacock]

I'd go for a tie-straps rather than elastic loops. They don't twang off or make the backs of your ears sore.

[JimC]

The one I've got at the moment has elastic ear loops, and so far, I haven't noticed any problems. I would never be wearing it for more than an hour at a time. The thing I don't like (which would apply to any masks) is the slight feeling of restricted breathing when I'm huffing and puffing my way up a hill...

[Brian Peacock]

I wish you excellent cardio.

[JimC]

These days, I walk for 3 main reasons:
1. To keep my fitness level at the "somewhat poor" level vs "utterly appalling"
2. To keep by back from seizing up (which mostly but not always works)
3. To escape the house for a legitimate reason in these days of lockdown (exercise being one of the 4 allowable reasons to be out of the house)

[pErvinalia]

Have you tried ice-running at -30 degrees?

[Scot Dutchy]

I hate them with a vengeance. They are so dehumanising. Luckily of course they are only required in public transport where many actually dont bother. With my lungs any restriction on my breathing is painful. Anyway there has not been any guide lines issued on what a mask should be at its use that's how serious they take it. There is still no conclusive evidence to even suggest they help. Just cranking up the paranoia.
We have no restrictions on movement but that is more cultural question.

[pErvinalia]

Why do you think surgeons wear them, dipshit?

[Scot Dutchy]

Why do you think surgeons wear them, dipshit?

Trailergit Do you wear medically approved ones?