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    Covid 19 antibodies fall rapidly after infection study shows

    Recent study published on bbc news article suggests that immunity from Covid declines rapidly especially in those over 65 and who had mild symptoms https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54696873
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    Wales is to ban travel from COVID hotspots

    The Welsh government has announced a travel ban on traveling to Wales from high risk parts of the UK. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-54540764
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    Does anyone else here not own a microwave

    I don’t have a microwave in my kitchen and realized that must be rather rare nowadays. Does anyone else here not own one?
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    What is a “circuit breaker lockdown”

    I’m confused as to What exactly is a circuit breaker lockdown Is? It has been announced sturgeon is planning on for Scotland to push back the virus for two weeks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54415973
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    Is there a growing sense of apathy over the virus restrictions

    Despite statistics showing most people seem to support the restrictions I have observed in my area most do seem to be ignoring them. For example in Scotland we aren’t supposed to be visiting other peoples houses however you see plenty of it going on particularly among families and people are...
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    Car insurance companies and older cars

    Why are a lot of car insurance companies (those short term/temporary ones) strict about older cars. I remember being refused cover to drive a elderly relatives 1993 Reno Clio (apparently as it was over 20 years old) but they were happy to cover me to drive another relatives 2016 Nissan GT-R. I...
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    Does anyone here remember the smallpox or TB vaccine

    As I’m 26 I was born after such vaccines were routinely given to the general population but from what I hear they were pretty horrific vaccines that left permanent scars (although not near as bad as the diseases they prevent)
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    New Scottish covid-19 advert viewed as scaremongering

    The Scottish government’s new coronavirus advert has be viewed as scaremongering by many especially those concerned about the effects it may have on young children...
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    What is public opinion to Covid19 restrictions in the USA?

    I noticed you profile says you live in the US what is the public’s opinion on the restrictions over there especially with Americans having 1st amendment rights etc. the state of Pennsylvania’s lockdown was ruled unconstitutional by a federal court judge after 2 guys sued the state.
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    Coping strategies for the time being

    As it appears that the current situation Regarding restrictions, lockdown etc will unfortunately be around for a considerable amount of time being. What plan does anyone have for coping especially if like me it is having a significant impact on physical and mental health.
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    Would federalism ever work in the UK

    Would separating the UK into 10-12 states with a federal government and state governments (Similar to The US) work for the UK. It would give each jurisdiction more control and Possibly reduce the risk of calamities such as Scottish independence.
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    Good and bad areas of Glasgow

    I live in a small rural town (which I hate) and have been thinking about relocating to Glasgow. Does anyone here know what areas are good and bad in terms of crime, anti social behavior etc. I was always under the impression that the gorbals was one of the worst and most dangerous areas however...
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    Covid-19 pandemic compared to other pandemics

    Why are we reacting to this pandemic so differently to all other pandemics we have experienced? Throughout history there has been hundreds of pandemics some far more contagious and deadly Than Covid-19 but we didn’t shut down the entire country and have the restrictions we have with this one.
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    What type of face covering do you use

    Just curious to see what type of face mask/covering is most commonly used in other areas. In my area the vast majority of people I see use disposable surgical type masks and blue nitrile gloves when out and about
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    What did your driving test involve?

    I often hear people say that the driving test was a lot easier to pass years ago than it is today. but is that actually true. Was the driving test in the 1960s/70s different to today’s driving test?
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    Rental car companies during the covid-19 situation

    As some are probably aware through my previous posts I live in a very small rural town which is a nightmare at the best of times especially as I don’t have a car am reliant solely on public transport. With the ongoing shenanigans of public transport operators I’m am wondering are car rental...
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    New Zealand has 2 new cases from U.K. after being virus free for almost a month

    According to the BBC news New Zealand has had 2 new cases of Covid 19 after successfully removing the virus from the country for 24 days. the cases are believed to have been imported from the UK. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53059633
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    Does anyone know what this vehicle is?

    This strange vehicle often drives around the area I used to attend college (the photo was taken a while ago). It appears to have the old black and white license plates so I’m wondering if they were very common years ago I’m 26 and never remember seeing anything like this in my younger years...
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    Do protests threaten our efforts at reducing the virus

    With all the protests happening due to the tragic murder of George Floyd in the US. Are we at risk of seeing a raise in the number of cases. Although I fully support campaigns against racism I’m also concerned about the risk of all our lockdown efforts being undone by protests (which are...
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    French government restricts nicotine patches due to rumors that it prevents Coronavirus

    The French government has restricted the sale of nicotine patches to pharmacy only and rationed them to 30 days supply per person after rumors circulate that nicotine has anti-Coronavirus properties. Clinical studies are now underway to establish if the findings are accurate and if nicotine...

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