2H76
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the distance is 2m in the UK, 1.5m abroad. Do we sneeze further?
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With the size of my nose we are probably still risking it at 2m.
stivi
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in today's press conference, the main spanish covid specialist (the one always appearing) said that it does seem that the climate can help against the virus.
I know it's a subject we've discussed here before and up to this day it's not a sure thing, but he said that a new study done in spain did actually support the claim.
if you check this map here https://covid19.isciii.es/ you see the warmer areas in spain (balearics, andalucía, canary islands, murcia, comunidad valenciana) have had far less cases than almost all the others. of course the islands have been luckier because of their isolated location and most of those regions only have smaller cities and a smaller population density and these factors are undoubtedly important, but today our main guy did make a point that he does believe the warmer climate helps. makes me hopeful. but of course it can bite us in the bum again next winter.
I know it's a subject we've discussed here before and up to this day it's not a sure thing, but he said that a new study done in spain did actually support the claim.
if you check this map here https://covid19.isciii.es/ you see the warmer areas in spain (balearics, andalucía, canary islands, murcia, comunidad valenciana) have had far less cases than almost all the others. of course the islands have been luckier because of their isolated location and most of those regions only have smaller cities and a smaller population density and these factors are undoubtedly important, but today our main guy did make a point that he does believe the warmer climate helps. makes me hopeful. but of course it can bite us in the bum again next winter.
stivi
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@ElrowLovers what do you think about this?
www.noudiari.es
is that to be taken seriously?
Un partido del Gobierno de Holanda exige a KLM que deje de volar a Ibiza si quiere recibir ayudas públicas
@Noudiari / La aerolínea neerlandesa KLM está atravesando una complicada situación económica, como tantas otras, por la práctica paralización de las operaciones aéreas durante la crisis sanitaria. Pendiente de millonarias ayudas públicas, un miembro del partido D66 que forma parte del gobierno...
www.noudiari.es
is that to be taken seriously?
stivi
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more people that can't wait to throw a party....
www.periodicodeibiza.es
Denunciadas ocho personas que celebraban una fiesta en el interior de un bar de Ibiza
Encerrados en un bar de ses Figueretes celebrando una fiesta. Así fue como la Policía Nacional sorprendió a un grupo de hasta ocho personas que fueron denunciadas por desobediencia.
www.periodicodeibiza.es
kimajy
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Cool video, I'm due home this week maybe and I'm looking forward to getting out running.
Just wish I had the scenery you have. I get chased by snarling dogs while my heart beats out of my chest ???
That's no way to talk about the neighbours
? I love the coast and the woodland - the fields in between less so (unless you like playing dodge the cow pat ?). You can't be averse to hills though, the beach is just about the only flat place to run. Some bits of the coastal hills are very close to scrambling up with your hands. All in all, right now there's no place I can think of I'd rather be during (UK) lockdown circumstances.
Looking forward to being able to take my paddleboard out again without feeling guilty about it - just missed 3 weeks of near-perfect conditions you usually get about once every 2-3 years here. Probably shouldn't have been so compliant with public opinion - after all, exercise is exercise and it's tourists who get themselves into trouble needing the RNLI not us locals - and they are not supposed to be here anyway ? !!
CasaNegron
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Prices for eggs have doubled around my way... hearing that meat may be next.
Prices for Some Food Staples Increase, as COVID-19 Impacts on Labor Remain a Concern - Farm Policy News
Bloomberg writers Agnieszka de Sousa, Ruth Olurounbi, and Jen Skerritt reported on Monday that, "As the coronavirus pandemic penetrates more deeply into global supply chains, prices for key staples are starting to soar in some parts of the world."
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu
FlatErik
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Did I ever disclose here that I work in the aviation sector? Because I actually do@ElrowLovers what do you think about this?
Un partido del Gobierno de Holanda exige a KLM que deje de volar a Ibiza si quiere recibir ayudas públicas
@Noudiari / La aerolínea neerlandesa KLM está atravesando una complicada situación económica, como tantas otras, por la práctica paralización de las operaciones aéreas durante la crisis sanitaria. Pendiente de millonarias ayudas públicas, un miembro del partido D66 que forma parte del gobierno...
is that to be taken seriously?
And no...I wouldn't take that too seriously. Our government will support KLM with huge loans and there is one (opposition) political party that keeps pushing about durability and 'green' requirements in return. One of those requirements would be quitting some recreational destinations and focussing more on business flights. But KLM actually has a quite strong durability program already in place and is out phasing a lot of older more polluting planes earlier now due to Covid. I think most of our political parties will be fine with those actions. I don't think this argument will hold up and as soon as flights increase all previously existing lines will be picked up again.
Besides...if that political argument does wins votes and KLM needs to adjust their lines to business flights...there's always Transavia (KLM daughter company) that will fill in those spots. Most flights to Ibiza from the Netherlands are conducted by Transavia anyway.
Eventually when everything is back at pre-covid business..I do suppose more flights to Ibiza will get moved from Schiphol to Rotterdam Airport though. That has always been the plan because Schiphol was getting overcrowded. But with the current situation we're talking 2022 / 2023...
jimmiz
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Well... Your government will have to agree with mine ABOUT AIR FRANCE-KLM...Did I ever disclose here that I work in the aviation sector? Because I actually do
And no...I wouldn't take that too seriously. Our government will support KLM with huge loans and there is one (opposition) political party that keeps pushing about durability and 'green' requirements in return. One of those requirements would be quitting some recreational destinations and focussing more on business flights. But KLM actually has a quite strong durability program already in place and is out phasing a lot of older more polluting planes earlier now due to Covid. I think most of our political parties will be fine with those actions. I don't think this argument will hold up and as soon as flights increase all previously existing lines will be picked up again.
Besides...if that political argument does wins votes and KLM needs to adjust their lines to business flights...there's always Transavia (KLM daughter company) that will fill in those spots. Most flights to Ibiza from the Netherlands are conducted by Transavia anyway.
Eventually when everything is back at pre-covid business..I do suppose more flights to Ibiza will get moved from Schiphol to Rotterdam Airport though. That has always been the plan because Schiphol was getting overcrowded. But with the current situation we're talking 2022 / 2023...
I'm not as optimistic as you about it...
kimajy
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Not today tho' ??
Put off contacting BA until 10-days before scheduled departure
Just called this afternoon. First time call ended because their lines were too busy. Second time a few minutes later was picked up instantly.
Very painless. Declined the voucher and asked for a cash refund. Approved without resistance
Just called this afternoon. First time call ended because their lines were too busy. Second time a few minutes later was picked up instantly.
Very painless. Declined the voucher and asked for a cash refund. Approved without resistance
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