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Interesting stats from Spain

Heavy testing for the virus in Spain has revealed some interesting figuresAt peak of the virus 83% cases were over the age of 40. Testing then was only being done on patients with severe symptoms. Now that testing is widely available and there is a strong take up on regular testing 40% of all who tested positive are under the age of 40 and most of those are between 15 and 29. Of those under 40 who have tested positive the majority are asymptomatic.

Alina Danford ● 2291d7 Comments

Very interesting.  This really shows once again how it is virtually impossible  to contain the virus.  As it stands the best way is for everone to have  to have regular testing. I know a few people who have out of interest taken a test even though they had no symptoms. Two of these tested positive and were quite shaken by the discovery. Wearing masks and distancing will apply for a long time to come to minimise the risk for others. Our evolving understanding of the virus makes one appreciate how difficult it has been for all governments to make decisions on what is best. As I said right at the beginning, we should not be blaming anyone except ourselves. we should be doing our personal best and use our common sense to take precautions.  And at all times we should think more of protecting others rather than ourselves.

Sean Wales ● 2291d

Agree Sean. Someone on another thread yesterday said that the majority of those flouting the new mask rules yesterday were under 30. Given the Spanish figures, if anything there should be a big drive to encourage young people to wear masks.  After all this is the generation who have been heavily affected by the fimplications of the lockdown.  They cannot afford to have their futures put on hold any longer.

Alina Danford ● 2291d

So lots and lots of people have covid or have had covid but the virus is so mild, they didn't even know. Tell us something new.

Michael Brown ● 2291d

Michael that’s not the point I was making. I think there could be a concerted campaign to encourage young people who will get off lightly with probably no symptoms to take measures to prevent the spread. The campaign needs to be strong to make them realise it is their jobs, their studies, their futures that will be the most affected by the consequences. They may not be affected by the virus but they are already and will be further afffected by the financial consequences. Figures show they are the ones flouting distancing and mask wearing. The elderly and vulnerable are doing their best. Time for the younger generation to wake up.

Alina Danford ● 2291d

Agree Alina.

Janice Evans ● 2291d

Well I'm in danger of getting my face filled in for daring to say something to a number of people both on public transport and in shops. Of course one needs to be careful which generally means choosing who you 'pick on' although a verbal spat could of course ensue and even that can shake one up.Before anybody counters this, I am very conscious of those who may not be able to wear a mask. Also, if somebody gets on a bus with a mask full-on and then pulls it down to below their nose or even to their chin and - as I have seen twice then proceeds to talk loud and long on their mobile - they obviously don't fall into the exempt category.Hopefully this situation won't continue for months on end as I for one don't like wearing a mask, even for a short time, as apart from anything else my glasses steam up - double whammy!

Anne England ● 2291d

It's my ears that take a hit what with glasses, the oxygen tubes and on top of that the mask and steamed up specs too.  Thank God I don't also have to cope with a deaf aid!  Something to be cheerful about.  We all must do our very best to protect others however inconvenient as well as protecting ourselves to the best of our ability.    I am gingerly starting to venture out again - had my first pub lunch, superb food in the Carpenter's Arms charming courtyard.  This coming week I am having my hair cut - the highlight of the month!

Jennifer Selig ● 2290d