Update from The House of Plague, Day 36

[elisi]

I’m not coming out of my cage nor am I doing just fine

— glamorous reptile (@glamoureptile) April 10, 2020

Inequality doesn't just make pandemics worse – it could cause them
Historically, disease outbreaks have happened at a time of social inequality and discord

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10,000 UK coronavirus deaths: don't forget that this was preventable
Stay-at-home mantras and war talk must not distract us from holding the government to account for the nation’s grief

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Iceland finds that half its citizens with coronavirus have shown no symptoms
The island nation has tested more of its population for COVID-19 than any other country

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Things covid-19 has proven

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What it’s like to be a single parent who has coronavirus.

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And finally (because this is a rather depressing entry, sorry):

Coronavirus vaccine to be tested in UK from Thursday, government announces
Oxford University team hopes to have vaccine available for use by the autumn

Comments

[sea_thoughts]

They got a civil servant to admit we could have taken part in the EU PPE scheme and the government refused because 'we're not part of the EU'

No words.

[elisi]

'The first thing a principle does — if it really is a principle — is to kill somebody.'
Lord Peter Wimsey in Gaudy Night, by Dorothy L Sayers.

[sea_thoughts]

I mean, I already knew this was the case (as did so many others) but it's weird how having it confirmed has enraged me?

And yes, Wimsey is right, as always.

[elisi]

I mean, I already knew this was the case (as did so many others) but it's weird how having it confirmed has enraged me?
Anger is healthy. Embrace it.

And yes, Wimsey is right, as always.
If only people like him were in charge...

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

Goodness - those articles have given me a lot to think about.

[elisi]

You're welcome! I generally try to keep my posts lighthearted, but I can't help but collect more indepth stuff too.

[sea_thoughts]

Something cheerful

[elisi]

That is a RIDICULOUS dog. :D :D :D

[sea_thoughts]

"Welp, that's enough walking today"

*keels over*

[elisi]

I'd make a terrible dog owner, cause I'd blank refuse to give in.

[sea_thoughts]

*lol* That would make you a good dog owner, dogs need to know who's boss.

[elisi]

True. But I'm still a cat person, so... ;)

[sea_thoughts]

I love both. :) More familiar with cats but very fond of dogs, too.

[elisi]

My mother LOVES dogs, and we even had one for a few years when I was younger (and they're great things! I don't hate them or anything, they're lovely), but it's cats for me.

Draw from that whichever conclusions you want... ;)

[sea_thoughts]

We've always had cats but my grandparents always had dogs so I grew up with both. :)

[elisi]

Apart from the Two Years of Dog, we always had cats. And still do! <3

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

Love that tweet

Stacey

[elisi]

Good isn't it? Also accurate.