This is not a "second wave" of infections

[Johnny Vincents Motorbike]

"it's a resurgence of the disease. often in states which decided to relax their lockdown restrictions, arguably too early ".

Latin America & Caribbean/India/Africa/Asia - all on the increase - Brazil is goosed. and USA is back with the numbers it had in April & with growth


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53210553

 

[wilkos_perm]

Well yes absolutely , USA is the prime example. Opened up from lockdowns with numbers on the rise in many states.

 

[SmallTown]

Well yes absolutely , USA is the prime example. Opened up from lockdowns with numbers on the rise in many states.

It is important to remember as well that this IS still the first wave. The second wave could be worse.

 

[hewielewie]

It won't be worse

 

[SmallTown]

It won't be worse

What are you basing that on?

Different disease and a different time I know but the second wave of Spanish flu was significantly worse.

 

[hopesoboro]

Wish I'd chosen Virology instead of Geogers for my O levels!

 

[Holgatewall]

Leicester situation could be interesting.

Talking of Local lockdowns possibly to individual areas of the city. Pubs and hospitality not opening for a further 3 weeks.

 

[Ingleby_Flash]

Wish I'd chosen Virology instead of Geogers for my O levels!

It amazes me how quickly so many people moved so quickly from being British European foreign policy experts to consultant virologists in just a couple of months

 

[atypical_boro]

What are you basing that on?

Different disease and a different time I know but the second wave of Spanish flu was significantly worse.

Admittedly I'm a complete layman, but how it could be worse? We know about it, and we are addressing it accordingly. The reason for a second wave of Spanish Flu was because no one knew anything about it and communication mediums weren't the same.

 

[Caesium137]

'murica

FFS

 

[Randy]

What are you basing that on?

Different disease and a different time I know but the second wave of Spanish flu was significantly worse.

But why is this the first wave and not the second wave?

 

[Zoophonic]

Trouble is that dealing with the pandemic has become highly politicised particularly in the USA.
Its becoming a case of you reap what you sow in Trump states. Texas a prime example.

 

[ForssAwakens]

But why is this the first wave and not the second wave?

Because it’s only been in circulation across the world once

What would your basis be for it to be a second wave

 

[wilkos_perm]

The first wave hasn't gone anywhere in a lot of countries and is on the increase. Why would it be a 2nd wave

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

'murica

FFS

how does one get to this level of delusion

 

[Caesium137]

how does one get to this level of delusion

There's a few of them from the same hearing, it is mental how they've been given a forum.

 

[fassy]

how does one get to this level of delusion

Reading the gazette sports column.

 

[dooderooni]

If we get a resurgence or second wave during our winter when people are already susceptible to illness galore then it might arguably be worse.
It is by no means a certainty, but the conditions for it will be a lot more favourable and any complacency from the public could be all it needs to get a grip. Imagine an asymptomatic person who can now spread it also coming down with a cold or sneezes.
I would hope we've learned enough lessons to prevent it, but I'm not so sure that we have.

 

[Zoophonic]

There will almost certainly be a second wave come October if not before. Think its sensible to expect restrictions to be reimposed by that time.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

It's wait and see time. What we'll do is take note of the successful wave is defeated elsewhere then do something completely different avoiding as much responsibility as possible. It's the English way