Off topic: Boris Johnson is in ICU

Are y’all ready to take this seriously? Or is this just another, “well privileged leaders die all the time.”

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Denial is not a river in Egypt.

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I was shocked for the Brits. I’m neither a fan or foe, but he is a leader and I’m sad. I hope he pulls thru.

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This is the latest from the Beeb.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “in good spirits” after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, No 10 has said.

Mr Johnson, 55, was stable overnight, is being given oxygen and is not on a ventilator, a spokesman added.

JF

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We read last night that once you are put on to a ventilator your chances go down to about 20 % of surviving. They really are last resort.

I read it’s 50%. In any case, it’s not good and it was completely avoidable. Completely.

Just an update, for those who are interested:

JF

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^^ thank you, Johnf for this update.

BBC is my current number one source. For reason, “today” starts hours earlier for them. Also I’m getting alerts from them minutes ahead of most other sources.

Does anyone put any stock in the word “improving” in this situation?