4 months after the point at which everyone logically should have been wearing them anyway, it’s only now that they actually have to. Better late than never I guess.

My recommended face masks are available here.

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• It originated in Wuhan, China, where it was transmitted to humans via some other undefined animal in a market.
• It is incredibly efficient at transmitting from human to human in close proximity.
• Mortality rate is estimated to be at least 2%, which is quite a few people due to the transmission efficacy.
• It shows up with a variety of flu-like symptoms in most people who contract it.
• It is exceptionally dangerous to the ‘at risk’ groups: the over-70s and anyone with a fragile immune system.
• It can be contained where very strict human-movement measures are put into place, and where testing and tracing is used.
• The far east has been the most effective at containing the virus (China reported just over 3k deaths and then it all cut out; the UK is at 9k deaths; the USA is now over 18k deaths and it doesn’t seem to be calming yet).
• The west has been incredibly poor at containing it (governments trying to be liberal failed miserably).
• The UK initially thought ‘herd immunity’ would be wise (letting the virus run loose), and then adjusted it’s irresponsible policy when it realised the health system (NHS) couldn’t cope with such an idea. The Netherlands also favoured herd immunity, but with an apparently stronger healthcare system.
• The economy in every country has suffered immensely, with a lot of industries being completely suspended (such as mine).
• Most countries now are operating with some form of ‘lockdown’ policy in place.
• Healthcare workers in most countries are the most valued people in society right now. They are doing an incredible job while being underpaid, and while being under-armed ‘soldiers’ trying to save vulnerable people in the UK and other nations.
• A vaccine might be available in about a year from now.
• No-one knows when ‘normal’ life will resume…

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Unfortunately for some (such as myself) I don’t fall into the above categories as I am a director of a company who relies on dividends rather than salary to be paid. Given that my industry (entertainment) is basically on pause for a very long time from now due to the circumstances, it seems that the government is being more than a little unfair.

A petition has been started as this situation does not just apply to me, but millions of people. Please find the time to sign it as we need some serious help. Thanks for your time

https://www.change.org/p/uk-parliament-small-ltd-company-directors-to-get-government-support-like-the-employed-and-self-employed

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Perhaps the results will help to open some people’s eyes about what needs to be done to help the environmental impact of our previous way of life…

Some great results re air pollution in UK cities so far: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/27/coronavirus-uk-lockdown-big-drop-air-pollution

Pollution maps showing difference in some countries:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52065140

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Source article: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xgqkyw/copper-destroys-viruses-and-bacteria-why-isnt-it-everywhere

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Reference: https://breathing.com/pages/nose-breathing

The fantastic Dr Chatterjee also did a whole podcast on nose breathing benefits: https://drchatterjee.com/how-breathing-through-your-nose-will-change-your-life-with-patrick-mckeown/

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Reference: https://waterandhealth.org/disinfect/resist-flu-washing-drying-hands-appropriately/

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I’ll place my theoretical bet right now:

1 BTC (1 Bitcoin) is currently worth £4706 with Coronavirus uncertainty… My bet is that this value in £GBP will get back up to £6000 in 6 months time giving a minimum of 27% profit to anyone who invests. I will revisit this post in 6 months to check back and see how far off I was…

BTW, I use the Coinbase app to buy/sell crypocurrencies.

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