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Airlines should do more to protect passengers from viral infections. Practically every time I've flown recently, I have come down with either a really bad cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhoea or a number of these symptoms. I was sick for a week with vomiting and diarrhoea after a recent trip from the US. My partner was sick both on the outgoing and incoming flight. It took me a month to recover the last time as I have medical problems. The time before that we both came down with sore throats, coughs and colds. I am convinced it's because we were in an enclosed place with other people coughing and sneezing etc.
There are currently cases of swine flu in Mexico which are proving to be lethal and there's every chance that viruses like these may spread quickly with the assistance of air travel, possibly even to the UK. I am seriously worried about my son and his wife who are flying from Mexico next week. I don't want to lose my family to this and hope to goodness that airlines will be responsible and take precautions, after all, they have their staff to protect too.
I really don't know how the airlines could help protect passengers other than making them wear a mask or gloves, but I think they have an obligation to do so to avoid potential epidemics. People may scoff at my concern but it doesn't take much for an airborne virus such as cold and flu to spread. Think about yourselves, your children and partners etc.
Hygiene standards should be monitored and all passengers told to wash their hands before coming on board. If they are ill they should tell airline staff and be given masks or at the very least tissues and not be allowed to sit next to the elderly or young children. In the airline safety briefing they could remind passengers about the need to safeguard others by covering their mouths if they feel the need to cough or sneeze, and washing their hands after visiting the toilet. You would be surprised at the number of people who don't realise the importance of being clean and neglect basic hygiene.
By: Mumwhocares
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Look like that Winky-Wanky bird is still around.
Looks like the money have all but run out to pay teachers FULL salaries for sitting at home doing, in the Governments eyes, nothing. Just wait until all "stay at home" money stops and the redundacies avalanche begins.
Now the morons in Government want to hide these new increasing Covid deaths. These Tory experts and medical advisors remind me of the Winky-Wanky bird that flies around in circles until it disappears up it's own ass.
Why not let the kids and teachers into the pubs to resume their education, that way the parents can keep an eye on them while having a pint. Sorted, best of both worlds Mr Boris.
Spain, Dito
France, Dito
Italy, Dito
Portugal, Dito
UK, Dito. What did they expect from people who were not told the truth in the first place. Now we could face the next wave,plus even greater financial hardship as the money dries up. Watch out for the possiblity of a run on the banks if COVID cases jump in the UK/world and the establishment decides to protect their wealth.
Have you ever heard so much B/S, talk about trying to fool people into spending more money cause "everything is now sorted and OK". Propaganda from those who screwed it all up in the first place.
Be very careful thinking everything published is true. These vaccine trials are far from conclusive to be considered safe. There's big money to be made, and every drugs company is in a race to be first. And there's every possibility corners could be cut. Money will always come first.
Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine can train immune system
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53469839
It may be the time to think of dumping that big gas guzzling German monster motor before the car market becomes saturated with them!!!!!
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/calls-volunteers-to-infected-coronavirus-18607623
If you think he will stop there, think again. Covid's financial effect is far from over, Taxes and cuts will be stepped up for all to manage the economy.
Jethro
Just tell the sheeple what they want to hear. It will keep them quiet and happy.