Boris Johnson tests positive for Covid-19

[philosophical]

They have Rishi Sunak... Who I think most people actually have nothing really bad to say about. Apart from "he's a Tory".

He's about as Tory as Blair, he's THE ONE thing saving the Conservatives and probably the reason he did the press conference today.

It was telling that he described supporting charities was supporting 'essential' services.
If they are that essential why are they charities?
In answer to a question he said the UK had left the EU, that Brexit has happened.
Which it hasn't.
He is a Tory, but having fresh faced positivity does not disguise his mindset.

 

[platinumsage]

How do you know that?

All I've heard reported is that he's receiving oxygen & breathing himself, which is what CPAP machines do, they assist people with their own breathing, rather than take over that function completely, like a full-on ventilator does.

We don't even know why he's in ICU at this point. He could gone to hospital for a few quick corona-related checks, and then had a stroke. No doubt all will be revealed one day in some biography serialised in the Mail on Sunday.

 

[two sheds]

Last time I saw a lot of ads for funerals was when I watched the indoor bowls on tv: Coop funeral service ads all along one side of the pitch - "they know their market" I thought.

 

[lefteri]

They have Rishi Sunak... Who I think most people actually have nothing really bad to say about. Apart from "he's a Tory".

He's about as Tory as Blair, he's THE ONE thing saving the Conservatives and probably the reason he did the press conference today.

he’s as odious as the next tory, or ‘conzervative’ as he would say

 

[cupid_stunt]

We don't even know why he's in ICU at this point. He could gone to hospital for a few quick corona-related checks, and then had a stroke. No doubt all will be revealed one day in some biography serialised in the Mail on Sunday.

I've seen so many posts like this, and I don't get it.

He's clearly seriously ill from Covid-19, hence going to hospital & ending-up in ICU. We are told he's stable, getting oxygen & breathing himself, what more information can they give or people expect?

 

[littlebabyjesus]

How do you know that?

All I've heard reported is that he's receiving oxygen & breathing himself, which is what CPAP machines do, they assist people with their own breathing, rather than take over that function completely, like a full-on ventilator does.

They're being naughty with the truth if he's on CPAP because basic oxygen treatment is one level below that. He may be on it, but if he is, then he's not on 'standard oxygen treatment' as stated by officials.

 

[Treacle Toes]

It was telling that he described supporting charities was supporting 'essential' services.
If they are that essential why are they charities?
In answer to a question he said the UK had left the EU, that Brexit has happened.
Which it hasn't.
He is a Tory, but having fresh faced positivity does not disguise his mindset.

Good question. The charity I work for was the first to step in in Lambeth and answer thousands of calls for food/medication/essential repairs etc... We literally had to create services overnight on top of the other work we already do...the local council have now stepped up but we are hundreds of calls a day still and copping a lot of flack because some people don't understand we haven't got the power to make supermarkets give them delivery slots or that the support on offer isn't equivalent to the shop you would do if could go to the shops yourself.

We even had one woman turn the shopping she asked for away because her Iceland shopping was delivered that same morning...she didn't even call to cancel her order with us and literally slammed the door in the delivery volunteer's face. Lots of stuff like this but thankfully still a minority.

There are lots of grateful, albeit anxious people who are understanding and know they need to lower their expectations a little.


I shall be spending the foreseeable future of my working life calling Shield/red cohort patients from the 6 GP practices I work for...making sure they have access to essentials like money/food/medicine/necessary repairs/telephone befriending, reporting priority safeguarding/care issues etc. Needs must.

The underfunding of local councils isn't a new thing and is absolutely reflected in just how much local charities are having to pick up the slack now and before the corona virus pandemic started.

 

[cupid_stunt]

They're being naughty with the truth if he's on CPAP because basic oxygen treatment is one level below that. He may be on it, but if he is, then he's not on 'standard oxygen treatment' as stated by officials.

CPAP is a standard oxygen treatment.

 

[Steel Icarus]

I've seen so many posts like this, and I don't get it.

He's clearly seriously ill from Covid-19, hence going to hospital & ending-up in ICU. We are told he's stable, getting oxygen & breathing himself, what more information can they give or people expect?

It's what they're not saying. They said at first it was routine tests he was admitted for - it wasn't. Today they've said he's "now" responding positively and sitting up in bed - meaning yesterday he wasn't.

 

[SpookyFrank]

A long convalescence would allow him to spend more time with his various families.

Shame on you for even suggesting that our fearless leader would ever violate so many injunctions.

 

[quiet guy]

He's having a long rest to allow the other C*nts to fall over so that when he comes back he can consolidate his base within the Cabinet and Party.

 

[cupid_stunt]

It's what they're not saying. They said at first it was routine tests he was admitted for - it wasn't. Today they've said he's "now" responding positively and sitting up in bed - meaning yesterday he wasn't.

And? So? What?

He went in for tests, things were serious, he was moved into ICU, he's responding to treatment, it could be some days before any real recovery, as was the case with my niece, or be stable for days, then get worst very rapidly with this virus.

Are people expecting updates at the top of every hour, when most likely there hasn't been much of a change?

 

[elbows]

Well this is the puzzle. He's not even on CPAP, unless they are fibbing. His continued presence in ICU is mostly certainly a medical conundrum.

Other organs may need support.

 

[Marty1]

Looks like he’s out of the woods.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed', says Chancellor Rishi Sunak

The prime minister is revealed to be "engaging" with the intensive care team looking after him at London's St Thomas' Hospital.

news.sky.com

 

[Mr.Bishie]

fuck off with those apple.news links ffs.

 

[brogdale]

fuck off with those apple.news links ffs.

& that post is pure attention seeking.

 

[platinumsage]

Looks like he’s out of the woods.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed', says Chancellor Rishi Sunak — Sky News

Boris Johnson remains in intensive care but is "improving" and "sitting up in bed" engaging with doctors, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.

apple.news

Michael Schumacher was variously described as "stable", "improving" and "sitting up" in the weeks after his accident. We've still not heard from him, nor have we heard from Johnson.

 

[ddraig]

fuck off with those apple.news links ffs.

he's changed it to sky

 

[Marty1]

Michael Schumacher was variously described as "stable", "improving" and "sitting up" in the weeks after his accident. We've still not heard from him, nor have we heard from Johnson.

Wasn’t aware MS had coronavirus.

 

[killer b]

They have Rishi Sunak... Who I think most people actually have nothing really bad to say about. Apart from "he's a Tory".

He's about as Tory as Blair, he's THE ONE thing saving the Conservatives and probably the reason he did the press conference today.

I've got to ask how you've come to this conclusion, as his voting record certainly doesn't support it.

 

[Azrael]

If reports that Johnson didn't see a doctor for a week are true, what a contrast with his hero Churchill: Winnie was seen immediately by the best physicians available, promptly given sulfonamides to treat his pneumonia, then monitored constantly by them and a team of nurses. His insistence on working was seen as a "foible" by colleagues, not some bizarre macho right of passage, and in any case, others in Cabinet covered for him. If that's Johnston's example, map doesn't match the terrain.

 

[bimble]

Looks like he’s out of the woods.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed', says Chancellor Rishi Sunak

The prime minister is revealed to be "engaging" with the intensive care team looking after him at London's St Thomas' Hospital.

news.sky.com

'Mr Johnson was responding to treatment and no longer working, his spokesman said.'
That is something thats true anyhow.

 

[Marty1]

'Mr Johnson was responding to treatment and no longer working, his spokesman said.'
That is something thats true anyhow.

Wonder what the headlines will be when he’s back to full strength?

‘Boris Beats the Bug!’

 

[Supine]

It's all speculation. The NHS will not breach patient confidentiality and the party will tell the truth with as much positive spin as they can.

What boils my piss is the thought of some scumbag reporter sneaking around the hospital trying to get a scoop. I hope his protection are on point.

 

[existentialist]

& that post is pure attention seeking.

Or "trolling", as it is more commonly known...

 

[existentialist]

Wonder what the headlines will be when he’s back to full strength?

‘Boris Beats the Bug!’

What the headlines will be IF he gets back to full strength is...fucking insufferable.

As opposed to fake-patriotic maudlin if he karks it. Hard to decide which is more sickening, so I won't.

 

[Sprocket.]

Engaging with an ICU team means you are conscious and able to grunt in some cases.

 

[Treacle Toes]

‘Boris Beats the Bat Bug!’

A little more work and you could write for the Sun.

 

[phillm]

Is he legally divorced and if not would he estranged wife not be th rightfuil heir ofg his

A little more work and you could write for the Sun.

Everybody gotta have a dream.... though probably more like the Star tbh

 

[elbows]

Now Boris is on the mend perhaps the government could sort this out; the Royal Surrey Hospital ran out of oxygen last night. 67 people died in Surrey hospitals yesterday.

Whats the source for the oxygen thing please.