China Wuhan Virus Pandemic

[AspblastUSA]

Hell, even if they're not going to freeze it the fact that they didn't eat it would suggest they could buy more. Someone who's not a massive idiot in that case would make their grocery run and then eat the old food first.

 

[Urabrask Revealed]

It's just a bloody waste. They probably bought the food, and then decided they didn't like the taste and let it rot.

 

[7 Gold Eye Heals the Wise]

It's just a bloody waste. They probably bought the food, and then decided they didn't like the taste and let it rot.

A pretty decent summary of colonialism, spices, and british cuisine.

 

[Culsu]

Okay, this is really anecdotle evidence, but my wife reminded me again on how she had talked with customers back in late February who were doing their emergency shopping way ahead of the panic curve in Germany. Their son was working in Hongkong and had phoned them that day about the situation. Apparently he and others had been recommended to stay indoors, and he had told his parents how he could see people dropping dead in the streets from his apartment windows. I have no idea if this is in any way or shape true (or even if my wife's recollection of it comes close to what the couple actually said), but I remember we started taking it all a bit more serious after that.

 

[PsihoKekec]

Fuckin' hell, this isn't rocket science:

First rule on doing computer help: People are generally stupid. It applies to all aspects of life including shopping.

When shopping panic hit Slovenia, there suddenly wasn't any leaven anywhere. One of our customers complained during unrelated discussion, that he was too late to buy any, while his neighbour bought 16 cubes . Seriously, if you buy single cube it will last you a really long time, unless you embark on veritable baking spree. Massive baking spree.

 

[Urabrask Revealed]

Y'know, since the USA went ahead with its neet-bucks, reckon the european nations like Germany and France will do the same?

 

[Es Arcanum]

Great, got a new bullshit law saying you can't mingle in groups larger than two people.


But you can still go to school, go to work in essential industries and mix with your families.

As if I'd want to hang out with my family, at least I get to choose my friends. 😄

 

[Culsu]

Y'know, since the USA went ahead with its neet-bucks, reckon the european nations like Germany and France will do the same?

Nope, they've already signed their own "stimulus" bill of around 150 billion, most of which won't actually go directly to the people. There won't be a cash handout bill like in the US. Maybe at a far later point in time, but then the Euro might have lost so much in value that €1000 isn't all that much anymore...

 

[Urabrask Revealed]

Nope, they've already signed their own "stimulus" bill of around 150 billion, most of which won't actually go directly to the people. There won't be a cash handout bill like in the US. Maybe at a far later point in time, but then the Euro might have lost so much in value that €1000 isn't all that much anymore...

Hahaha, what a bad joke... Save daddy industry, but ignore the citizens. They will do as we tell them anyway.

 

[Guardian Box]

China continues being a bad joke every lefty keeps ignoring



Yes, this is from a Chinese factory that makes medical masks for export.

[edit]
never mind, those masks were apparently set to be throw out

 

[Scottty]

WTF? Is he rubbing his shoes with something that's then going to get packed and shipped?

 

[Guardian Box]

WTF? Is he rubbing his shoes with something that's then going to get packed and shipped?

Yes, he is contaminating the vital medical supplies on purpose.

 

[Arch Dornan]

Pandemic Puts the Screws to New York’s Mafia. In Italy, the Mobs Are Thriving.

Traditional organized-crime rackets like betting and construction are bleeding the New York mafia dry. But in Italy, the mobs are stronger than ever.

www.thedailybeast.com

Where there's a crisis there's opportunity.

 

[Urabrask Revealed]

WTF? Is he rubbing his shoes with something that's then going to get packed and shipped?

Yes, he is contaminating the vital medical supplies on purpose.

Some posters claim it's a batch intended to be thrown out. That can be dismissed as propaganda imo.

 

[PsihoKekec]

Considering that in production line the produce is packed on the line, this is most likely throw out stuff.

 

[Arch Dornan]

Talk spit get hit.

Some posters claim it's a batch intended to be thrown out. That can be dismissed as propaganda imo.

Any excuses will lack in comparison to a shocking live video because it gives the company who makes these bad publicity.

 

[Spartan303]

Considering that in production line the produce is packed on the line, this is most likely throw out stuff.

How many people are going to know that though?

 

[Husky_Khan]

The Mercedes F1 team somehow is helping clinicians and researchers in Britain in the development and manufacture of breathing aids to help combat the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

www.bbc.co.uk

Just like with MyPillow, it's amazing what these partnerships can potentially do in a rather short period of time.

 

[Scottty]

Meanwhile, in some local news:

WATCH | KZN police rescue 14 workers who were allegedly locked up in mask factory

KwaZulu-Natal police have rescued 14 workers from a mask factory in Glen Anil, Durban, where they were allegedly locked up.

www.news24.com

KwaZulu-Natal police have rescued 14 workers from a mask factory in Glen Anil, Durban, where they were allegedly locked up since Monday last week.
"No amount of words could ever describe my anger following a shocking report I have just received from officials I assigned to investigate a complaint I received early this morning," said Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube .
"Inspectors from the department's Consumer Protection Unit, who are investigating complaints of the violation of consumer rights and price hikes, have saved more than 14 workers who were subjected to inhumane conditions," Dube-Ncube said in a statement. .
It is alleged that the owners of Chinese company kept the workers locked in the factory and forced them to manufacture hundreds of masks to meet the demand caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

"The owner of the factory has been arrested and inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour are conducting an investigation. This is in relation to the violation of the [Basic] Conditions of Employment; and Occupational and Safety Act," the MEC added.

"I applaud labour inspectors and members of the South African Police Service for working with our officials in restoring the dignity of these workers," the MEC said.

The factory can't be named until the owner has appeared in court.

The MEC also condemned the behaviour of security guards who allegedly harassed and pointed automatic rifles at department officials.
"I have implored law enforcement agencies to investigate this company. Importantly, they must ascertain whether a Chinese national, who was carrying an automatic rifle and harassing government officials, has the necessary permit. He must also be charged for defeating the ends of justice," Dube-Ncube said.

TLDR: Chinese businessman thinks he can come over here and treat South African citizens the way he's presumably allowed to treat people back home in Mordor.
If the charges are proven, they should make an example of him.

 

[Arch Dornan]

Meanwhile, in some local news:

WATCH | KZN police rescue 14 workers who were allegedly locked up in mask factory

KwaZulu-Natal police have rescued 14 workers from a mask factory in Glen Anil, Durban, where they were allegedly locked up.

www.news24.com

TLR: Chinese businessman thinks he can come over here and treat South African citizens the way he's presumably allowed to treat people back home in Mordor.
If the charges are proven, they should make an example of him.

Wrong time period to try that in.