@owlstalk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Police will be able to detain infected people and schools could be forced to stay open under a package of powers being announced next week to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency laws to help to limit the spread of the virus will be introduced after the number of people infected in Britain rose by 200 in 24 hours to 798. The measures, seen by The Times, will also let councils lower standards in care homes to deal with staff shortages. The legislation, which ministers intend to push through parliament in two weeks, will equip the government to deal with the disease. Ministers believe that the virus will infect the majority of the population, and the laws will stay in place for two years. The government will be given the power to halt “any vehicle, train, vessel or aircraft”. Ministers will be able to close ports if there are “insufficient resources” to retain border security through customs and immigration officers falling sick. There are further measures to speed up cremations and burials. “In a reasonable worst-case scenario the death management industry will be rapidly overwhelmed,” the government said in a draft. “There is a significant gap in body storage requirements to ensure we are prepared for the reasonable worst-case scenario.” Next week Boris Johnson will follow Scotland and Ireland by banning gatherings of more than 500 people, including football matches, concerts and festivals. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 With the game not on, I have decided to go Alfreton Town v Brackley. They now have a pitch inspection at 10:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 9 hours ago, F. Spiksley said: UTO. Thinking of everybody. Stay well, keep up the Wednesday love and good humour! Drink your beer, look after your families, look after your friends, help our older folk, those who are unwell, and those who need help, stick together everybody. Love football. And don’t eat Owls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, @owlstalk said: Police will be able to detain infected people and schools could be forced to stay open under a package of powers being announced next week to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency laws to help to limit the spread of the virus will be introduced after the number of people infected in Britain rose by 200 in 24 hours to 798. The measures, seen by The Times, will also let councils lower standards in care homes to deal with staff shortages. The legislation, which ministers intend to push through parliament in two weeks, will equip the government to deal with the disease. Ministers believe that the virus will infect the majority of the population, and the laws will stay in place for two years. The government will be given the power to halt “any vehicle, train, vessel or aircraft”. Ministers will be able to close ports if there are “insufficient resources” to retain border security through customs and immigration officers falling sick. There are further measures to speed up cremations and burials. “In a reasonable worst-case scenario the death management industry will be rapidly overwhelmed,” the government said in a draft. “There is a significant gap in body storage requirements to ensure we are prepared for the reasonable worst-case scenario.” Next week Boris Johnson will follow Scotland and Ireland by banning gatherings of more than 500 people, including football matches, concerts and festivals. As mentioned previously, I’ve already calculated the number of deaths at just over half a million. That’s just the UK. And that’s just for the current strain of the virus, which may mutate as they often do. UK Population 66,500,000. 80% infection rate. 1% death rate. Death is the business to be in over the next few years. Forget burials and gatherings for funerals. My guess is cremations only on a conveyor belt basis. Not understanding why people aren’t getting this, but fully understanding why this site now needs to evolve to talk about more important things than football. The world has radically changed overnight. This site will have an increasing role to play in maintaining spirits, a feeling of togetherness, providing support, and encouraging people to help others out. The same applies to all other online communities. Edited March 14, 2020 by theowlsman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Definitely We are here now to keep everyone updated, in good spirits, friendly and together and kind. If everyone can help us out by being kind to each other during these stressful times that would be ace Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Times are saying that Liverpool are going to be awarded the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Times are saying that Liverpool are going to be awarded the title. Just heard on the radio that the initial feeling as that the season will be cancelled and reset next August - should it be safe to do so This would be perfect Edited March 14, 2020 by torres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just now, torres said: Star is saying we are after Wickham apparently Fingers crossed he was decent for us last time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the monk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 One of my concerns regarding no football is we are going to start up the tardis which is jammed in the early 90s How long before we get the Threads How much would Hirst be worth today? How good was Chris Waddle? Was Nillson the best ever full back ? Let's do the time warp yeeeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just now, the monk said: One of my concerns regarding no football is we are going to start up the tardis which is jammed in the early 90s How long before we get the Threads How much would Hirst be worth today? How good was Chris Waddle? Was Nillson the best ever full back ? Let's do the time warp yeeeah You do realise you can start threads on whatever you want to talk about right? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the monk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: You do realise you can start threads on whatever you want to talk about right? No , can you ? Absolutely anything ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the third man Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Times are saying that Liverpool are going to be awarded the title. The problem is Liverpool could still be caught So if that's the case then teams need to be relegated and European places awarded on current league positions, however that depends on the EFL doing the same, you cant relegate teams if no one knows who to promote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, the third man said: The problem is Liverpool could still be caught So if that's the case then teams need to be relegated and European places awarded on current league positions, however that depends on the EFL doing the same, you cant relegate teams if no one knows who to promote Yeah its a real mess now. And its gonna feel like a hollow victory I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, the monk said: No , can you ? Absolutely anything ? mostly about drab local articles if you can please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, torres said: mostly about drab local articles if you can please Get over it Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 23 hours ago, matthefish2002 said: Bet if season cancelled some clubs would look into taking legal action if denied promotion or a European place. N Maybe we should retrospectively sue LFC in that case then, for when their actions at Heysel cost us our European place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaOwl Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, the third man said: The problem is Liverpool could still be caught So if that's the case then teams need to be relegated and European places awarded on current league positions, however that depends on the EFL doing the same, you cant relegate teams if no one knows who to promote I guess the counter argument might be that the only 100% forgone conclusion that can be drawn in any of the four divisions is that the title would have been won by Liverpool. I doubt there is a manager, coach or chairman in any of the leagues that would dispute it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 23 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Radio presenters, TV actors, cameramen, news readers etc could all get coronavirus We could end up with just repeats on tv and radio You mean everything like the BBC, oh god noooooooooooooooo, fed up of the Hairy Bikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, daleblue said: You mean everything like the BBC, oh god noooooooooooooooo, fed up of the Hairy Bikers. Match Of The Day has already been replaced with repeats of Mrs Browns Boys Yes Really Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Match Of The Day has already been replaced with repeats of Mrs Browns Boys Yes Really just seen that too - it’s going to be a long month it’s only day one and I’m off to bed in 10 minutes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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