UK's Johnson says record COVID-19 death figures are appalling

[webfact]

UK's Johnson says record COVID-19 death figures are appalling

 

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures at a media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in Downing Street, London, Britain January 15, 2021. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday's record deaths from COVID-19 are "appalling" and the death toll is likely to keep rising in the next few weeks because of the spread of a new, more infectious variant of the virus.

 

Britain reported a record daily number of deaths with 1,820 people dying within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

 

"These figures are appalling," Johnson told Sky News. "It is true that it looks as though the rates of infection in the country overall may now be peaking or flattening, but they are not flattening very fast and it is clear that we must keep a grip on this."

 

(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill; Editing by William Schomberg)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2021-01-21

 

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[Chomper Higgot]

His failed ‘herd immunity’ experiment has failed, now he acts shocked that the disease he wanted to leave the nation exposed to has killed so many of the people he’s meant to serve and protect.

 

The man’s an utter disgrace.

[thequietman]

You sir, are appalling. The British people are in this mess due to your indecision.

 

And now, the beloved NHS is up to the highest bidder. Disgusting. 

 

https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/westminster-news/nhs-vote-on-brexit-trade-deals-6917020?fbclid=IwAR0K-oHh_pmzb84lbZhs_mzUdeNjkEfnYriE5nOydZhu1a37XeQdDjM2d4w

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And just as soon as Johnson is in a position to do something about this appalling situation, you can bet he will.

Edited January 21, 2021 by placeholder

[Whale]

32 minutes ago, thequietman said:

The British people are in this mess due to your indecision.

 

I agree, should have had a mask policy and flight restrictions from day 1.

 

Also to blame are the British people themselves with their a) lack of ability to follow common sense precautions (I was there I saw with my own eyes how stupid and contrary many of the people were) and c) being one of the most unhealthy populations on the planet.

 

[4MyEgo]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Britain reported a record daily number of deaths with 1,820 people dying within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

Why not release the ages of the people dying, I think that has a lot of relevance on this disease, i.e. one size does not fit all.

 

We hear of how many people get infected, but not how many have recovered, i.e. there are two sides to the coin, why are we only being shown one side, all the time ?

[Chomper Higgot]

13 minutes ago, placeholder said:

And just as soon as Johnson is in a position to do something about this appalling situation, you can bet he will.

He’s been the PM since before the start of the pandemic, he’s failed on every count to do something about this appalling situation.

[Chomper Higgot]

3 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

Why not release the ages of the people dying, I think that has a lot of relevance on this disease, i.e. one size does not fit all.

 

We hear of how many people get infected, but not how many have recovered, i.e. there are two sides to the coin, why are we only being shown one side, all the time ?

The PM is commenting on the deaths, the news item is therefore the PM comments on the deaths.

 

Why does the age of the victims matter, they all leave families, loved ones and friends grieving?!

[RuamRudy]

"Johnson told Sky News... it is clear that we must keep a grip on this."

 

Keep a grip on it? He has no grip on it. He has failed in the most horrific, most tragic of ways. 

 

UK has worst daily Covid death rate in the world, Oxford research shows

 

 

[Rimmer]

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[2530Ubon]

44 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

"Johnson told Sky News... it is clear that we must keep a grip on this."

 

Keep a grip on it? He has no grip on it. He has failed in the most horrific, most tragic of ways. 

 

UK has worst daily Covid death rate in the world, Oxford research shows

 

 

I think that's the problem, he's only got a grip on his Johnson - not the COVID situation.

 

Kleenex bill for Number 10 must be through the roof.

Edited January 21, 2021 by 2530Ubon

[jaiyen]

4 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

Why not release the ages of the people dying, I think that has a lot of relevance on this disease, i.e. one size does not fit all.

 

We hear of how many people get infected, but not how many have recovered, i.e. there are two sides to the coin, why are we only being shown one side, all the time ?

Because people who recovered are able to carry on with a life. The ones who die have done so through no fault of their own and have left behind families. That is the only numbers that matter.

[klauskunkel]

BJ: Where is the grip?

[gamini]

Very unhealthy diet, overeating (obsese) are some of the reasons for the UK having the highest per capita death rate in the world.

Johnson's complete lack of responsibility also plays a big role. He should have had a complete lockdown over Christmas and New Year. But he was more concerned about his popularity and his fixation wiyh brexit than people dying of the disease. Couple that with young selfish people's disregard, having raves and parties.

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

Maybe Mr Boris should heed advice from Thailand. As he is failing miserably and Thailand is curbing the second wave with flying colors, that would be the only sensible thing to do.

So, Boris! Stop standing their waving your hands in the air spreading the virus.

[4MyEgo]

5 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The PM is commenting on the deaths, the news item is therefore the PM comments on the deaths.

 

Why does the age of the victims matter, they all leave families, loved ones and friends grieving?!

 Of course he is, but why don't they (all of the governments around the world) tell us of the ages of the deceased.

 

Just telling yelling out 1,875 people died from Covid today scares the $hit out of a lot of people, is that what they are wanting to do ?

 

I know people as young as 30 who are freaking out, get a grip.

 

It would be easy to say 1,875 people died of Covid today, the majority where older than 75 years of age, those being the ones most at risk, simple really from where I am seeing things, as opposed to scaremongering IMO.

[Surelynot]

1 minute ago, 4MyEgo said:

 Of course he is, but why don't they (all of the governments around the world) tell us of the ages of the deceased.

 

Just telling yelling out 1,875 people died from Covid today scares the $hit out of a lot of people, is that what they are wanting to do ?

 

I know people as young as 30 who are freaking out, get a grip.

 

It would be easy to say 1,875 people died of Covid today, the majority where older than 75 years of age, those being the ones most at risk, simple really from where I am seeing things, as opposed to scaremongering IMO.

Well thank god it is only old people who are dying....

[4MyEgo]

1 minute ago, Surelynot said:

Well thank god it is only old people who are dying....

Your not getting what I am saying, I mean we are all going to die eventually, not advising the ages to me is creating fear among the populations, if it was reported correctly, e.g. 1,785 elderly people passed today due to Covid, then that is who passed, by not disclosing ages/statistics, it as I said before creates fear when it shouldn't, ok, wash hands, social distance, wear a mask, stay away from the elderly, but 1,875 people died of Covid today isn't really telling us which people died, the elderly, middle age, the young.

 

If you can't see what I am on about, I give up.

[Surelynot]

Too early to make comparisons

League tables are simply not appropriate 

We are an international travel hub

We have a higher population density

We have more old people

We have more fat people

 

.....no.....we have a pathetic, could care less, lying, cheating third rate journalist as PM and cabinet of nodding dogs solely intent on feathering their own nests and those of their friends and Tory donors.

[Surelynot]

Just now, 4MyEgo said:

Your not getting what I am saying, I mean we are all going to die eventually, not advising the ages to me is creating fear among the populations, if it was reported correctly, e.g. 1,785 elderly people passed today due to Covid, then that is who passed, by not disclosing ages/statistics, it as I said before creates fear when it shouldn't, ok, wash hands, social distance, wear a mask, stay away from the elderly, but 1,875 people died of Covid today isn't really telling us which people died, the elderly, middle age, the young.

 

If you can't see what I am on about, I give up.

Maybe that fear is necessary to ensure the younger people (and people who don't give a FF about older people) still pay attention to the rules.......in an attempt to minimize the deaths of old people.

 

So your message is .....listen everybody if you are under 60 crack on... no sweat......no need to wash, socially distance, wear masks you are safe......it is only the old folk that will snuff it.

[stevenl]

14 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

 Of course he is, but why don't they (all of the governments around the world) tell us of the ages of the deceased.

 

Just telling yelling out 1,875 people died from Covid today scares the $hit out of a lot of people, is that what they are wanting to do ?

 

I know people as young as 30 who are freaking out, get a grip.

 

It would be easy to say 1,875 people died of Covid today, the majority where older than 75 years of age, those being the ones most at risk, simple really from where I am seeing things, as opposed to scaremongering IMO.

I see everywhere numbers of people died compared to an average and/or expected number. Age really doesn't matter, it is the present situation compared to normal that matters.

[phantomfiddler]

5 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The PM is commenting on the deaths, the news item is therefore the PM comments on the deaths.

 

Why does the age of the victims matter, they all leave families, loved ones and friends grieving?!

Surely the age is highly relevant, since the phenomenon of people dying when they get old is one that is long and well recognized.

[natway09]

Take a look at the history of what you did Boris.

EG: Quarantine for all incoming people to start ,,,,,,,,,,,,,in 30 days 

Blame yourself

[Surelynot]

Just now, natway09 said:

Take a look at the history of what you did Boris.

EG: Quarantine for all incoming people to start ,,,,,,,,,,,,,in 30 days 

Blame yourself

...a totally un-policed, un-inforced, unlikely to be complied with, quarantine at that.

[dexterm]

2 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

Your not getting what I am saying, I mean we are all going to die eventually, not advising the ages to me is creating fear among the populations, if it was reported correctly, e.g. 1,785 elderly people passed today due to Covid, then that is who passed, by not disclosing ages/statistics, it as I said before creates fear when it shouldn't, ok, wash hands, social distance, wear a mask, stay away from the elderly, but 1,875 people died of Covid today isn't really telling us which people died, the elderly, middle age, the young.

 

If you can't see what I am on about, I give up.

Because if that were true, it would only encourage younger people with the attitude "I'm all right Jack. This doesn't affect me. Therefore I can flout the rules."

 

Some folks, would you believe, are irresponsible. What's the point of inspire some age groups to be complacent?

 

Besides, Google: how old youngest covid death victim

You'll get plenty of hits. Youngest so far I found was 13 days old.

https://www.itv.com/news/2020-06-18/thirteen-day-old-baby-covid-19-victim-is-believed-to-be-youngest-person-to-die-from-coronavirus-in-the-uk

Edited January 21, 2021 by dexterm

[4MyEgo]

2 hours ago, stevenl said:

I see everywhere numbers of people died compared to an average and/or expected number. Age really doesn't matter, it is the present situation compared to normal that matters.

 

Depends on how you look at it.

 

I suppose one could say so much for average life expectancy figures in the future then, I mean we aren't being told ages of the deceased are we ?

[stevenl]

29 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

 

Depends on how you look at it.

 

I suppose one could say so much for average life expectancy figures in the future then, I mean we aren't being told ages of the deceased are we ?

"Depends on how you look at it."

No, it doesn't.

 

And not true, we are being told the ages of the deceased.

Edited January 21, 2021 by stevenl

[4MyEgo]

6 minutes ago, dexterm said:

Because if that were true, it would only encourage younger people with the attitude "I'm all right Jack. This doesn't affect me. Therefore I can flout the rules."

 

Some folks, would you believe, are irresponsible. What's the point of inspire some age groups to be complacent?

I can believe that, however there are already people flouting the rules, that will never change.

 

We need to be told what the majority of the ages are for those who are deceased, I mean it's not that hard, Norway said it the other day when they vaxed the 29 unfortunate elderly who passed not long after being vaxed, coincident or not, not interested, only interested in ages, i.e. the truth, not to mention ages of those passing distorts the truth in my opinion as mention before.

[Sujo]

27 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

I can believe that, however there are already people flouting the rules, that will never change.

 

We need to be told what the majority of the ages are for those who are deceased, I mean it's not that hard, Norway said it the other day when they vaxed the 29 unfortunate elderly who passed not long after being vaxed, coincident or not, not interested, only interested in ages, i.e. the truth, not to mention ages of those passing distorts the truth in my opinion as mention before.

Sad. will you be going out and get the virus and give it to your family because they may be ok, or maybe not.

Edited January 21, 2021 by Sujo

[puipuitom]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

UK's Johnson says record COVID-19 death figures are appalling

 

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures at a media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in Downing Street, London, Britain January 15, 2021. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday's record deaths from COVID-19 are "appalling" and the death toll is likely to keep rising in the next few weeks because of the spread of a new, more infectious variant of the virus.

 

Britain reported a record daily number of deaths with 1,820 people dying within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

 

"These figures are appalling," Johnson told Sky News. "It is true that it looks as though the rates of infection in the country overall may now be peaking or flattening, but they are not flattening very fast and it is clear that we must keep a grip on this."

 

(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill; Editing by William Schomberg)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2021-01-21

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

 

Thanks to the "Happy Handshake" program and complete ignorance in the beginning of the pandemic, the UK has now the highest mortal casualties caused by corona in the world.

Thanks to being an island, the UK had a delay of 4-8 weeks compared with the rest of Europe, and especially Italy. Instead of using it, Mr Boris the Liar had to promote himself.

 

UK: 93.290 , population = 68,076,63 = 137,04 per million

USA: 404.812 / 332,066,237 = 121,91 per million

Brazil: 212.831 / 213,258,918 =  99,80 per mln

Italy: 83.681 / 60,443,615 =  138,44 per million = the first, so had to learn all

Spain: 54.637 / 46,762,221 = 116,8 permln

France 71.652 / 65,311,522 = 109,71 per mln

Germany 50.010 /83,906,168= 596,06 per mln