AJ

Only two things in the world which make a bluenose positive. Jack Grealish, or a herpes test result.

That is a fair point, if only that was the case. Panic buying started before the notion of self isolation was raised or enforced. If you are busted shopping while in self isolation, you could cop a hefty fine, up to a year in jail, or both. Apparently they do random police checks too. Panic buyers can shop. Those who are supposed to be in self isolation cannot.

Hi Stevo, I acknowledge what you say, and it is a faux pas on my part not to take into account that different locations may have different situations. I understand how this may be the case in the UK. The UK is able to reasonably provide some local produce for a population of about 65 million, but I gather that the UK does rely on a fair amount of imports? If that is the case, then I understand if supply is strained. In Australia, we are able to provide a lot of our own fresh produce for a population of 25 million, and each day the stores are stripped but replenished in a reasonable turnaround. In Japan, a cheap alternative to eating out all the time is to go to the supermarkets. We were spoilt for choice, and the shelves were always well stocked in whichever supermarket we went to. There was some gaps in the toilet paper shelf, but toilet paper was always available. ( Their big thing was face masks). I think that they are just more sane and rational than a lot of other parts of the world. I still however stand by my opinion that hoarding and stripping out supermarkets is a selfish act, no matter where you are or what the situation is.

I wouldn't be giving these people an inch of justification, but to be a bit hypocritical, I will be hoarding all my inches for my impending self isolation.

Agree. There is no issue with supply. Its the selfish dickheads who have bought out and continue to buy out everything that continues to cause the shortages.

The knuckleheads need to understand that they still are extremely capable of spreading it.

Returning back to Australia from Japan tomorrow, and while life has gone on almost as normal over here, I am expecting to return to a shitshow. Both me and my girlfriend are fine. We are importing 2 dozen rolls of bog paper, as we know we don't have much at home to endure the two weeks of self isolation. No work for 2 weeks, but I will keep busy from all the "homework" my bosses have given me. That, and fortnite. For all those effected by this in any way (everyone), keep your families safe, and I wish you the best.

If the season becomes void, and no teams are promoted or relegated, please spare a thought for the poor Leeds fans, who season after season have such high hopes for promotion, only to see the wheels come off every time. When it looks like promotion is finally likely to happen, a global viral pandemic breaks out. Sad, sad times. Tee hee

2020's Greatest Viral Hits! 1. If You've Stopped Breathing By Now..............................Simply Nebs 2.Passengers( Diamond Princess version)........................Elton " Paperless" John 3. My Corona........................................................................The Quack 4.The Resus...........................................................................Duran Wuhan 5.( I am feeling) Isolation.......................................................Human Loogie 6. You Can Call Me Ill...............................................................Poor Simon 7.Elvirus....................................................................................Croak Ridge Boys 8. Doom Doom Doom ( I am not allowed out of my room)....Paul Lethargis 9. Bat Chewer Boy.....................................................................Cough Richard 10. Oh Baby Don't You Cough On Me.......................................Raspy

So, how is Baldrick Johnson's cunning plan working out?

And everything else. Until I visit On Topic, it is probably the stupidest thing I have heard all day.

Just saw this on Japanese news... A Chinese official has blamed the outbreak of Corona virus on visiting American soldiers.

Every cloud... Seriously though, this policy could backfire. I have received word from my powers that be, that if you are in contact with a Covid-19 patient, you must self isolate for a mandatory 14 days. ie. no work. I don't know if this extends to those who are directly employed by the hospitals, but if it does, that is a lot of hospital staff taking days off. I haven't had to deal with anyone with Corona virus yet, so I am yet to see how the set up is. I would assume that one nurse and one doctor focuses solely on that patient, not to have any other patients, and to not have any contact with any other staff to prevent further spread of the virus. This would mean extra staff would be required on the wards, and already hospitals are not flush with staff. I am just speculating here though, so maybe they have already implemented some weird but wonderful plan already. As for the post contact isolation thingy, I hope it never applies to me. I quite like the idea of working for money.

I think a 12 pack of rolls should be enough to cover 7 to 14 days of isolation, unless they are considering 200 rolls of bog paper as a food source.