It is a Pandemic - WHO - Health

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.28pm post the following, " The daily World Health Organization briefing has just begun....Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, says....He says it has reached the stage where it can be described as a pandemic.  "

Lets Get Real:

This was the case before the World Heath Organization stated it was a pandemic, they have been very slow off the mark, could be because China is a major power and the WHO did not want to annoy it.  In fact WHO has said some nice things about how China has dealt with the virus, it seem to have forgotten it is dictatorship, thus can control its people.   The kinds of methods used in China would cause a riot in the West, people graped of the street if they have the virus, people dragged from their homes, not exactly a liberal democracy.  The UK might have to CLOSED DOWN Schools, Universities, ban gatherings of over a thousand, but could the UK really lock down the entire Country, the economy would fall apart. 

COVID - 19 UK Update - Health

Daily Mail: Reports " Number of UK coronavirus cases soars to 456 after EIGHTY-THREE patients test positive for the killer virus in the biggest daily increase yet "

Lets Get Real:

The Chancellor has just given a Coronavirus Budget, 30 billion to help the NHS and business, and also extra cash on top of that for the NHS.  The Government it seems expect things to get worse before they get better.  The BBC had a graph lost night on the virus, it showed if the Government did nothing, it would go sharply up but then come down and burn out, while the delay process pushes it months in advance.  The QUESTION has to be asked, is the Government being to cautious or over cautious.   Italy is in lookdown, let's see how the long the Italians put up with that, also China has shown a lower level of infection.    This is not to argue for doing NOTHING, just wondering if the Government needs further tough action, closing down Schools, Universities, banning large gatherings, you get the idea, would it work in the UK, could you close down the pubs without there being a riot!!  Over action might be a problem, no action might be a problem, that is the problem with COVID - 19. 

The UK Budget - The Coronavirus Virus Budget

Sky News: Reports " Key points explained...Everything you need to know from new chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech to MPs in the House of Commons.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Labour Party might have won the argument on Austerity but they FAILED to win 4 General Elections.   The Conservative Government can be trusted to open the flood gates when it comes to spending because it has followed through with a tough austerity plan and thus has the money ready for such a crisis as COVAD - 19.   The Chancellor has stated that the NHS can have all the money it wants when it comes to COVAD - 19.   There are welfare reforms for those hit by COVAD - 19.   The Government has promised a 175 billion for roads and buildings.  There is good news for drinkers. there will be no increase in the cost of beer or wine, also car drivers will be happy, no extra charge for petrol.   This was a big budget by the Chancellor, 30 billion to cover COVAD - 19 and its effect on the economy, the Labour Party will wonder what happened to their policies, they were stolen in large part by PM Boris. 

Who will Biden chose as his VP? - US 2020 Presidential Election

BBC News: Reports " Joe Biden extends lead over rival Sanders in Democratic presidential race "

Lets Get Real:

Thus as stated in my post on Monday, Biden took Michigan and is on the way to become the Democratic Nominee, the next step for Biden, is who will be his VP.  It can be taken for granted that Biden has the African - American vote, and more so when Obama comes out to support him.  Thus a President Biden is looking for a younger VP, one that brings something to the table,  thus Beto can bring Texas into play, while Kamala Harris would bring in ethnic vote, also she is a tough former Prosecutor, that always looks good in a general election.  Thus this blog's favourite candidate for the post, Mayor Pete, he  is gay and married, that would bring in the gay vote and uber liberal voters.  It can be argued that Biden will beat Trump, it would be good to have a steady hand in the Oval Office, no more crazy actions.  A No Drama Biden would be good for the US. 

The Dow Jones Slump - Markets/Health

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.40pm post the following, " Just last month, the Dow hit a record high of 29,551 points. At just 24,420 right now, it’s 19% down from that peak -- a very bruising slump that has hit US savers badly.  "

Lets Get Real:

Stock Markets go up and down, the spreading of COVID - 19 and the oil barrel war between Russia and Saudi Arabia have spooked the markets.   It would be a good idea for the US and UK Governments to shut down the markets, they are spooking people.   The foundations of the UK and US economy are good, low inflation, low unemployment, and low bonds, ( allowing Governments to borrow money ).   COVID - 19 is not forever, it will burn itself out, as did the SPANISH flu.   The markets need to time to stay calm, the 24/7 news channels are not helping.  It might be the time to censor some of the news, it just scares people, sooner or later it might have to happen. 

Coronavirus Update - Health

Sky News: Reports " UK cases rise by 46 - taking total to 319 "

Lets Get Real:

In simple words, DO NOT PANIC, KEEP CALM and recall we are British.  The idea by some to hoard food, shows worry and lack of clear thought, what is the point of buying all the toilet rolls at your SUPER STORE, there is enough supply, and if you get Coronavirus a majority won't know or you get a mild flu symptoms.   Of course if you are older and have health problems you should follow the advice from the Government or from the NHS.  The economic markets have gone bonkers, thank goodness these traders were not around during World War 1 and the Spanish flu or during the bleak times of WW2.  The economic foundations of the UK are strong, the MARKETS need to CALM DOWN.

Joe Biden will be the Democratic Nominee, Michigan will be a walk over - US 2020 Election

BBC News: Reports " Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has picked up another prize endorsement from a former rival, Cory Booker.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Democratic race is over, after Super Tuesday and winning a majority of the States the former VP is on course for a big win in the State of Michigan.  The failure of the Sanders campaign to get the YOUTH VOTE has undermined his campaign theme,also the Democratic Establishment is NOW fully on board.  It can be argued that Joe Biden is the biggest comeback kid of American politics, most commentators and this blog thought Biden was TOAST, but South Carolina was his firewall and the black vote came out to support the former VP to Obama.   Thus we know enter the general election, Trump vs Biden.  It is going to be a SHOW, like no other.