Coronavirus virus fears causing panic buying

[Bletchleyite]

Wend down from 10st 10 to just over 10st in three days.

Crikey. FWIW actual flu took half a stone off me, the only thing that has made me not want to eat for a substantial period!

 

[Howardh]

Crikey. FWIW actual flu took half a stone off me, the only thing that has made me not want to eat for a substantial period!

I've no idea how I contracted nora-virus, I presume working for a pharmacy and being out delivering their trays etc I picked it up from a customer. Although it was around, I can't remember any government advice similar to what we are getting today. On the plus side I managed to fit into an old pair of 32" jeans afterwards that I was about to throw away!!

 

[Bletchleyite]

I've no idea how I contracted nora-virus, I presume working for a pharmacy and being out delivering their trays etc I picked it up from a customer. Although it was around, I can't remember any government advice similar to what we are getting today. On the plus side I managed to fit into an old pair of 32" jeans afterwards that I was about to throw away!!

Other than that it's sensible to wash your hands before sticking your hands in your gob there isn't the same need for that with bugs that are already "going round" - that's where the new one is different.

 

[nlogax]

Nora virus. Probably the worst illness I have ever had

Yeah..a trial-sized condensed portion of influenza that you get to experience just for a long weekend. 'Orrible isn't it?

 

[edwin_m]

"That's the worst case of bird flew I've seen this season" said the doc.

That's it, I'm outta here. Off to buy some of that "panic" you've all been talking about.

 

[Bantamzen]

That's it, I'm outta here. Off to buy some of that "panic" you've all been talking about.

Sorry, the supermarkets are all out of panic...

 

[edwin_m]

Sorry, the supermarkets are all out of panic...

Shame. I was planning a panic picnic.

 

[krus_aragon]

Perhaps more likely people have seen the government advice and started consuming soap at a much higher level than usual.

Eww. Pasta tastes much better.

 

[Busaholic]

$**%, I nearly entirely agree with a post by DarloRich. Times must be bad.

Desperate days indeed

 

[Busaholic]

Crikey. FWIW actual flu took half a stone off me, the only thing that has made me not want to eat for a substantial period!

Unrequited love did it for me (and thirteen pounds.)

 

[Baxenden Bank]

To open the bowling for Lancashire!!!


What???

The hard shiny toilet paper that used to be widespread. It was a bit like tracing paper.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

i don’t think that’s really fair. Flu is in common usage as meaning a severe cold (as opposed to sniffles) - ie feverish and knackered but not to true flu levels. The difference between an inconvenient cold and a debilitating cold. When they mean flu people tend to say “actual” or “real” flu.

Flu and a cold are both a form of Coronavirus. COVID-19 will undoubtedly become endemic in due course - having shut the Italian stable door long after the horse has bolted. Then a vaccine will be developed and the current hyperbole will seem excessive.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

Two doctors are walking along a pavement when they notice a 23-yr-old busty blonde on the surgery roof. She jumps off, flaps her arms a bit and falls splat onto the pavement in front of them.

"That's the worst case of bird flew I've seen this season" said the doc.

The coat rack is becoming rather empty!

 

[t_star2001uk]

My local Asda today...

 

[Mag_seven]

There was no paracetamol of any variety left in my local Morrisons this afternoon. This is understandable if everybody is buying one packet but extremely selfish if people are buying more than they need. A quick audit of my medicine box reveals enough for about a week or so, so I won't be buying any.

 

[Grumpy Git]

My local Asda today...

How did you smuggle a drone into Asda?

 

[t_star2001uk]

How did you smuggle a drone into Asda?

Theres an upstairs bit...

 

[t_star2001uk]

I did find the holy grail though....

 

[Baxenden Bank]

Shop Stock Update.

Took a trip to Morrisons today (just a 6 pack of Dandelion & Burdock, no need to panic). As mentioned upthread, the cheaper / own brands of toilet roll were in short supply. The expensive brands in good supply. Lots of people seemed to have a couple of packs in the trolley, but no-one had nothing but toilet roll. Just lots of people sensibly stocking up rather than mass hysteria today.

 

[Bletchleyite]

There was no paracetamol of any variety left in my local Morrisons this afternoon. This is understandable if everybody is buying one packet but extremely selfish if people are buying more than they need. A quick audit of my medicine box reveals enough for about a week or so, so I won't be buying any.

Given that you can only buy two at once this one does seem odd.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Shop Stock Update.

Took a trip to Morrisons today (just a 6 pack of Dandelion & Burdock, no need to panic). As mentioned upthread, the cheaper / own brands of toilet roll were in short supply. The expensive brands in good supply. Lots of people seemed to have a couple of packs in the trolley, but no-one had nothing but toilet roll. Just lots of people sensibly stocking up rather than mass hysteria today.

Tons of bog roll left in my local Co-op, tin and packet shelves fully stocked too.

I tend to do a very large monthly shop (either delivery or in person, depending what I feel like) then top-ups of fresh stuff weekly, I'd imagine what people are doing now is switching to that rather than those who do a weekly or bi-weekly medium sized one. That way you've basically got a month's worth of stuff if you're OK with it not being super healthy.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

My local Asda today...

Alert the security guard. Someone has drunk a can of pop and left the empty on the shelf. Presumably unpaid for!

 

[Mag_seven]

Given that you can only buy two at once this one does seem odd.

But you can simply reenter the store and go round again! Maybe therefore thought should be given to selling them from the tobacco kiosk where people would be less inclined to try it on.

 

[Bletchleyite]

But you can simply reenter the store and go round again! Maybe therefore thought should be given to selling them from the tobacco kiosk where people would be less inclined to try it on.

That might not be a bad idea, not least, coronavirus aside, because it would mean they could make it so you could only buy two packs that day and so someone who was mentally unwell could not amass enough for an attempted suicide in one go, which is the whole reason why you can only buy them in small quantities now.

 

[PeterC]

Neither of my local supermarkets had loo roll or kitchen roll yesterday. Went to Tesco in the next town at 7:30 am and found both although shelves were only about 1/4 full. Anti-bacterial handwash had sold out though.

I was contemplating cutting newspaper up into squares last night, lucking not required after all.

 

[swt_passenger]

I did find the holy grail though....

It’s been hidden behind the bog rolls all this time?

 

[Busaholic]

It’s been hidden behind the bog rolls all this time?

Nice one!

 

[Islineclear3_1]

No problem for me buying bog roll and paracetamol today, but perhaps I was lucky

Seriously considering making my own hand sanitiser ...

 

[Bletchleyite]

Seriously considering making my own hand sanitiser ...

1. Turn on the tap
2. Wet hands
3. Add soap
4. Rub for ~20s
5. Rinse
6. Dry with paper towel

There you go, I made some for you.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

1. Turn on the tap
2. Wet hands
3. Add soap
4. Rub for ~20s
5. Rinse
6. Dry with paper towel

There you go, I made some for you.

Excellent!

However, I can't carry a hot water tap in my pocket

Sanitizer is easy to make - and cheap