Coronavirus...post your thoughts here...

[Naughts]

Also look into Whatsapp, I heard it allows you to call and message people from any device that has internet?

 

[Fishmanic]

Or you could even use an amazon echo device to make phone calls but you wouldn't be able to receive phone calls. I've seen echo dot devices on sale for around $20. And as a bonus you get Alexa to ask questions, play games, play music etc.

 

[Fishmanic]

From what I have read, you would need a mobile phone and download the app to be able to make and receive calls via Whatsapp.. I don't believe you can do it via a regular computer via the browser.

 

[Naughts]

How to Use WhatsApp on PC Without Mobile Phone

The easiest way to use WhatsApp on PC without mobile phone is to make use of an Android Emulator like BlueStacks.

www.techbout.com

Yes, you would need to enter a phone number to get a verification code but that could be a friend/ neighbours number.

 

[Barry Tetra]

We haven’t got the vaccines, they said it will be ready in april.

 

[snailaquarium]

COVID-19: Fines issued after illegal nightclub - complete with VIP area and DJ - is found in Birmingham

West Midlands Police also discovered 13 people in a makeshift pub called 'The COVID Arms' at a garage in Dudley Port.

news.sky.com

Good effort...

 

[Colin_T]

On the news a short time ago, they said there are apparently counterfeit covid19 vaccines going around the world. They have been found to contain distilled water, saline (salt water), diluted covid19 vaccine.

They believe the counterfeit vaccines are coming out of China, India, Pakistan and North Korea. The governments in charge of these countries are apparently not involved and it is illegal organisations and criminals that are making the counterfeits.

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Australia is starting its vaccine roll out today (Sunday 21 February 2021), with front line workers (police, nurses, doctors, quarantine staff) being the first to get it, then people in nursing homes. After that other people will be done.

 

[Essjay]

Australia is starting its vaccine roll out today (Sunday 21 February 2021), with front line workers (police, nurses, doctors, quarantine staff) being the first to get it, then people in nursing homes. After that other people will be done.

I saw that on the news, photos of the Aussie premier having his vaccine.

I had my first dose last Tuesday.

 

[Wills]

My family are starting to get vacinated now and its such a huge relief. I cant wait for me and my wife to get ours.

Slightly dreading what they will announce tomorrow, what ever they tell people everyone will run a mile. I've found this lockdown tough and I'm pretty on board with the need for them so I think people that are even 50/50 will just want to do as much as they can. Really hoping all the schools wont be back as it will mean more people in offices and once a few people go back everyone has to as some at home some in just does not work (at least for me it didnt in Nov/Dec).

Wills

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I have had several of my older friends (church, lessons, neighbors, etc.) get the vaccine. They seem to be doing fine.

@Colin_T
It's time to get a fuplie phone already. How many times does it take for you to experience roadblocks accessing RE agents and the authorities for you to realize you need have a phone. If you have a heart attack, you need to be able to call for emergency help. A magic jack is only about $40 for a whole year. Get a fuplie phone!

Amen @Fishmanic. @Colin_T, what the fuplie are you waiting for? Just get the fuplie phone already.

 

[Colin_T]

Amen @Fishmanic. @Colin_T, what the fuplie are you waiting for? Just get the fuplie phone already.

To get a phone I have to go into town and spend several hours inside the shopping centre. I am not going to do that during a pandemic.

As for vaccines, it doesn't appear I will be getting one due to my health issues. They are giving them to old sick people in nursing homes but won't give me one due to my health problems. They claim they don't have enough info on how it will affect people with major health issues. I can tell you what effect it has, I am going freakin nuts and will die if I catch any cold or flu virus and these pricks are not going to let me get vaccinated against a killer virus.

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For everyone getting the vaccine, you will not be protected from the virus for at least 2 weeks after you have had your shot. The body's immune system requires several weeks to respond and build up an immunity to the dead virus they inject you with. Depending on which vaccine you get, you might need a second booster shot 1-3 months after the first shot. This means you won't be fully protected until 2 weeks after the second injection.

So continue social distancing, washing your hands, and avoiding people until at least 2 weeks after your last vaccine booster shot.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Can you not order it from online?

 

[Fishmanic]

You don't need to go to a store to buy a Magic Jack. They will deliver it right to your door. Buy a cheap cordelss house phone online and have it delivered. Just attach magic jack to your router, set up on your computer, attach the main part of your cordless phone to it...and voila...you have phone service for $40 a year. And if you move, just take the magic jack to your new home. It's like magic

 

[Colin_T]

I CANT BUY ANYTHING ONLINE BECAUSE EVERYWHERE NEEDS A PHONE NUMBER TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT, AND WITHOUT A PHONE YOU CANT CREATE AN ACCOUNT.

 

[Fishmanic]

I don't think Amazon needs a phone number to set it up for purchasing. Nor does Ebay.