Spain bans bicycling
03-15-20, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MattTheHat
I guess our reading comprehension skills differ. The first paragraph of the article:
”Coronavirus victims in Italy will be denied access to intensive care if they are aged 80 or more or in poor health should pressure on beds increase, a document prepared by a crisis management unit in Turin propose.”
”Should pressure on beds increase” and “a crisis management unit in Turin PROPOSE” Is not quite the same thing as “this is Italy’s plan.”
”Coronavirus victims in Italy will be denied access to intensive care if they are aged 80 or more or in poor health should pressure on beds increase, a document prepared by a crisis management unit in Turin propose.”
”Should pressure on beds increase” and “a crisis management unit in Turin PROPOSE” Is not quite the same thing as “this is Italy’s plan.”
03-15-20, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Mad Honk
Miele Man, and others,
I got a note from the head of infectious diseases at UCLA yesterday pointing out that Covid 19 is not an airborne pathogen, but is transmitted by touching and personal contact. The reason for masks is to keep those who have potential infection from coughing and making contact via putting a hand over the cough and then touching others or materials. The need for frequent wiping down of things like door knobs, crash bars, and the like is a better defense of the transmission of the virus. Personal contact like hand shakes, and kissing is more effective at transmitting the virus. Please do a simple pause and consider how much personal contact is involved in daily life and think about making a few changes there. Smiles, MH
I got a note from the head of infectious diseases at UCLA yesterday pointing out that Covid 19 is not an airborne pathogen, but is transmitted by touching and personal contact. The reason for masks is to keep those who have potential infection from coughing and making contact via putting a hand over the cough and then touching others or materials. The need for frequent wiping down of things like door knobs, crash bars, and the like is a better defense of the transmission of the virus. Personal contact like hand shakes, and kissing is more effective at transmitting the virus. Please do a simple pause and consider how much personal contact is involved in daily life and think about making a few changes there. Smiles, MH
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03-15-20, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bikemig
The article states that the government is concerned that the hospital system will be overwhelmed and if a recreational cyclist is injured, there is no elasticity in the system to deal with this.
"If you go out cycling and have an accident your health care will have a very negative impact on a healthcare system that is on the verge of collapse"
Regardless of what one choose to do, the threat to our medical system will likely be real soon enough. Accidents are rare on a bike but they do happen.
"If you go out cycling and have an accident your health care will have a very negative impact on a healthcare system that is on the verge of collapse"
Regardless of what one choose to do, the threat to our medical system will likely be real soon enough. Accidents are rare on a bike but they do happen.
03-15-20, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel4
Nobody ever considers how motor vehicle collisions already impact the healthcare system which do occur every day.
03-15-20, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by prairiepedaler
A good article to share with thoughts to keep in mind during this hokum;
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/03/...anny-will-not/
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/03/...anny-will-not/
Aaaand the Tinfoil Hat Brigade has officially chimed in.
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03-15-20, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Koyote
Aaaand the Tinfoil Hat Brigade has officially chimed in.
03-16-20, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Honk
Miele Man, and others,
I got a note from the head of infectious diseases at UCLA yesterday pointing out that Covid 19 is not an airborne pathogen, but is transmitted by touching and personal contact. The reason for masks is to keep those who have potential infection from coughing and making contact via putting a hand over the cough and then touching others or materials. The need for frequent wiping down of things like door knobs, crash bars, and the like is a better defense of the transmission of the virus. Personal contact like hand shakes, and kissing is more effective at transmitting the virus. Please do a simple pause and consider how much personal contact is involved in daily life and think about making a few changes there. Smiles, MH
I got a note from the head of infectious diseases at UCLA yesterday pointing out that Covid 19 is not an airborne pathogen, but is transmitted by touching and personal contact. The reason for masks is to keep those who have potential infection from coughing and making contact via putting a hand over the cough and then touching others or materials. The need for frequent wiping down of things like door knobs, crash bars, and the like is a better defense of the transmission of the virus. Personal contact like hand shakes, and kissing is more effective at transmitting the virus. Please do a simple pause and consider how much personal contact is involved in daily life and think about making a few changes there. Smiles, MH
Tank care folks and cheers.
03-16-20, 03:48 AM
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Who is going to check your route to and from work. Simply take the long way.
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03-16-20, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Daniel4
Nobody ever considers how motor vehicle collisions already impact the healthcare system which do occur every day.
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03-16-20, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by prairiepedaler
A good article to share with thoughts to keep in mind during this hokum;
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/03/...anny-will-not/
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/03/...anny-will-not/
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03-16-20, 11:08 AM
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I'm still doing my solo rides, and hope to continue(!).
Best regards
Barry,73,New Jersey
Specialized Roubaix - Exercise for life
Best regards
Barry,73,New Jersey
Specialized Roubaix - Exercise for life
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03-16-20, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
Motor vehicle collisions do not infect other motor vehicles. Even multi-vehicle collisions are self-limiting.
There's no immunity. You can be walking your dog or shopping in Walmart and be killed by a bad driver jumping a curb or smashing into the front door.
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Originally Posted by prairiepedaler
A good article to share with thoughts to keep in mind during this hokum;
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/03/...anny-will-not/
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/03/...anny-will-not/
Originally Posted by OBoile
This kind of idiocy is the last thing we need right now.
The lunacy is that this guy believes that all of these governments are using the Coronavirus as a tool to gain more authoritarian control over their populaces. I'm pretty sure that isn't the case in the US, since our president* didn't even want to acknowledge that there is a problem.
If the US actually attacks this problem with the seriousness it deserves, and manages to contain the infection and fatality rates below the projections, then these tinfoil hat theorists will say, "See, we told you it was all exaggerated!"
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03-16-20, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MattTheHat
More than merely copying it, you literally wrote: “This is what happens when the virus is running rampant:.”
03-16-20, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Koyote
I found a definition of force majeure as “irresistible compulsion or greater force.”
that pretty much justifies 95% of my cycling.
that pretty much justifies 95% of my cycling.
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03-16-20, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by OBoile
This kind of idiocy is the last thing we need right now.
Everyone at the policy table knows that you never let a good crisis go to waste:
https://supertradmum-etheldredasplac...dicals-do.html
And to those who are programmed to spout Pavlovian terms like tin foil hat when they are faced with potentialities they can not grasp, they should engage another Budweiser and turn on the game. Everything will be just fine after this commercial break.
03-16-20, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by prairiepedaler
The last thing that is needed right now is panic, yet it happens.
Everyone at the policy table knows that you never let a good crisis go to waste:
https://supertradmum-etheldredasplac...dicals-do.html
And to those who are programmed to spout Pavlovian terms like tin foil hat when they are faced with potentialities they can not grasp, they should engage another Budweiser and turn on the game. Everything will be just fine after this commercial break.
Everyone at the policy table knows that you never let a good crisis go to waste:
https://supertradmum-etheldredasplac...dicals-do.html
And to those who are programmed to spout Pavlovian terms like tin foil hat when they are faced with potentialities they can not grasp, they should engage another Budweiser and turn on the game. Everything will be just fine after this commercial break.
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03-16-20, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Miele Man
While it's good to know that the virus is not an airborne one; I can't help but wonder what happens when those germs land on a solid surface that someone then touches. I wonder if the virus can be spread that way?
Tank care folks and cheers.
Tank care folks and cheers.
That is what the current thinking is by health professionals. ZB: I am infected, and cough into my palm. Then I enter a room by grasping the door knob with the same hand. Door knob now has virus on it. You come to the same door and grasp the door knob to enter the room. Now your hand has virus on it. You rub your eyes, nose, or mouth and you are the next likely victim. HTH, Smiles, MH
03-16-20, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MattTheHat
More than merely copying it, you literally wrote: “This is what happens when the virus is running rampant:.”
Even if you had only copied it...
In general, copying and passing bad or inflammatory information helps no-one. Regarding Covid-19 specifically, it should be be avoided as much as possible,as there is already a tremendous amount of fear and uncertainty.
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Originally Posted by Mad Honk
Miele Man, and others,
I got a note from the head of infectious diseases at UCLA yesterday pointing out that Covid 19 is not an airborne pathogen, but is transmitted by touching and personal contact. The reason for masks is to keep those who have potential infection from coughing and making contact via putting a hand over the cough and then touching others or materials. The need for frequent wiping down of things like door knobs, crash bars, and the like is a better defense of the transmission of the virus. Personal contact like hand shakes, and kissing is more effective at transmitting the virus. Please do a simple pause and consider how much personal contact is involved in daily life and think about making a few changes there. Smiles, MH
I got a note from the head of infectious diseases at UCLA yesterday pointing out that Covid 19 is not an airborne pathogen, but is transmitted by touching and personal contact. The reason for masks is to keep those who have potential infection from coughing and making contact via putting a hand over the cough and then touching others or materials. The need for frequent wiping down of things like door knobs, crash bars, and the like is a better defense of the transmission of the virus. Personal contact like hand shakes, and kissing is more effective at transmitting the virus. Please do a simple pause and consider how much personal contact is involved in daily life and think about making a few changes there. Smiles, MH
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Originally Posted by OBoile
This kind of idiocy is the last thing we need right now.
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03-17-20, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by CycleryNorth81
Wait until the anti-vaxxers come out when a Covid-19 vaccine is develop. They will say the vaccine will actually give you the disease and decrease your earning potential.
03-17-20, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AdkMtnMonster
Thats excellent news. I was afraid that if I went out riding I’d have to ride with major force, and although I am a double-barreled Wattgun full of ammo, that ammo is unfortunately birdshot. Alas, no major force here. But I do try real hard.
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Originally Posted by prairiepedaler
The last thing that is needed right now is panic, yet it happens.
Everyone at the policy table knows that you never let a good crisis go to waste:
https://supertradmum-etheldredasplac...dicals-do.html
And to those who are programmed to spout Pavlovian terms like tin foil hat when they are faced with potentialities they can not grasp, they should engage another Budweiser and turn on the game. Everything will be just fine after this commercial break.
Everyone at the policy table knows that you never let a good crisis go to waste:
https://supertradmum-etheldredasplac...dicals-do.html
And to those who are programmed to spout Pavlovian terms like tin foil hat when they are faced with potentialities they can not grasp, they should engage another Budweiser and turn on the game. Everything will be just fine after this commercial break.
How about you take this to P&S, where it belongs? The revolution will not start in a General Cycling thread.
