Coronavirus discussion thread

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Weath Jul 2021 12:22pm, 18 Jul 2021 721 posts	0 Weath Wasn't Gove also on this 'pilot' when he got 'pinged' galavanting around Europe following Chelski? That was around 2 months ago. Seems convenient that any reference of this project seemingly has gone off the radar, until now.
Bazoaxe Jul 2021 12:26pm, 18 Jul 2021 20,442 posts	0 Bazoaxe I think they said some others such as TfL are on it as well.
Tim of Fife Jul 2021 12:48pm, 18 Jul 2021 3,467 posts	0 Tim of Fife I don't have the Scottish track and trace app but, if it is anything like the English one, it sounds a nightmare. Do give details at some cafes, etc, that I visit. But not been contacted thus far. If I was phoned, it would be a hard call. When using hospitality, I am invariably either outside or indoors but not close to any other customers.
macca 53 Jul 2021 12:49pm, 18 Jul 2021 28,987 posts	0 macca 53 My local Sainsbury’s are busily removing the barriers at the entrance ready for tomorrow’s free for all….:-(
Tim of Fife Jul 2021 12:54pm, 18 Jul 2021 3,468 posts	0 Tim of Fife Are Sainsbury's stores expecting to be overrun by millions of people who've not shopped since March 2020?
Tim of Fife Jul 2021 12:57pm, 18 Jul 2021 3,469 posts	0 Tim of Fife Scotland's "freedom day" seems to be 9th August, but mandatory face coverings in many settings to remain. From what I have witnessed, face covering compliance seems very good up here. Even people masking up when walking to their tables at outdoor venues.
jda Jul 2021 1:05pm, 18 Jul 2021 10,518 posts	0 jda Booths is keeping the same shopping conditions, but with a "please" rather than as instructions. I suspect the locals will be mostly compliant, but we shall see. Anyway I'm not really planning on changing my behaviour other than perhaps a couple of "normal" races (depending what the organisers choose to do). I'm not really bothered by the risk of small outdoor events.
geordiegirl Jul 2021 1:33pm, 18 Jul 2021 15,209 posts	0 geordiegirl I thought Tesco & Sainsbury’s we’re keeping the protections in place? My local Tesco said they are. Thanks re the pilot I did get a news alert to say BJ & Co had relented to isolate. They need to lead from the too something else they’ve not been very good at. Tim that was partly my issue with the ping I got on Friday to say I’d visited a venue where someone has now confirmed they tested positive. I got a NHS message, husband who provides name and phone number hasn’t been contacted we have only been to the same places as we were on holiday.
Grast_girl Jul 2021 2:49pm, 18 Jul 2021 2,258 posts	0 Grast_girl These testing instead of isolating trials are an ethical minefield. They should be getting consent from everyone that person could be in contact with, but that's not possible. I can't see how it got through ethical review when the positive negative effects include death or long covid for people who aren't even aware the study is happening.
Hanneke Jul 2021 2:58pm, 18 Jul 2021 76,638 posts	0 Hanneke Question: I live a very rural and isolated life. I don't have a smartphone and don't go anywhere where apps eyc are required. I have on occasion given name and landline. Last night I bumped into a friend who said she had been "pinged" yet she had not been anywhere for at least a week, 10 days. How does that work then? She asked me what I would do...