Covid-19 An Impressive Virus

[Hymie]

The virus is able to determine whether (when in a pub) you are eating a substantial meal or just having a drink – and therefore infect you or not.

I can think of no possible scientific explanation for this behaviour from a virus.

[bobbinwales]

either that or close these places down if its causing to many sleepless nights for those who like to pick holes.
Just look at CArdiff- the rowdy scenes when pubs opened again. people dont sit queitly drinking one to atable

[Buenchico]

>>> it is perfectly acceptable for me to go for a meal with others in the pub

No, it isn't. If the 'substantial meal' rule applies (which, after all, is what your post is all about) you must be in a 'Tier 2' area, where mixing indoors with anyone who isn't part of your household bubble is prohibited (including in pubs serving meals):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-2-high-alert#visiting-venues-including-shops-restaurants-pubs-places-of-worship-and-public-buildings

I had lunch in a Wetherspoon's pub in Norwich yesterday, where things were very different to a 'normal' Saturday afternoon. The guy on the door was being very strict about ensuring that nobody sat at a table with others from outside their own household bubble (although, obviously, he had to take a certain amount of information on trust) and making sure that everyone was aware that they couldn't order further drinks once they'd finished eating their meal and would then be required to leave.

Apart from anything else, the existence of such rules kept the numbers in the pub to a manageable level, with everyone able to follow the one-way system and keep well away from everyone outside of their household bubble. . Having been in that pub many times before, I know that such social distancing simply wouldn't have been possible on a 'normal' Saturday, even if I'd sat at a table on my own. The Tier 2 rules meant that Wetherspoon's could still get some of their normal trade while, at the same time, people like me could also enjoy their lunch with a couple of pints. It all seemed perfectly sensible to me!

[Atheist]

jno; I do actually think that that sort of talk is just a slight intellectual laziness, but it does I think encourage people to think that evolution is some sort of directed urge, or that viruses are clever. I doubt if people who think like that really believe that a penny is clever when you toss it.

[bobbinwales]

Great contribution, benchico

[dave50]

I've lost the will to live with it all.

[Buenchico]

^^^ It all becomes a lot easier with a couple of pints of real ale, Dave ;-)

[royfromaus]

Hymie; I sincerely hope that you do realise that 'the virus' is not an intelligent thing that only bothers to infect when it finds it attractive. If you do think that, then perhaps you should read a bit about biology, evolutions, or anything really.
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The nice Mr Athiest trying to belittle someone once again.
Don't worry, your two-faced approach won't put off your crowd.

[Atheist]

Roy, I'm not really the athiest, but perhaps I am a bit athier than you. :-)

[gness]

Some days you get up and think...there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.
Then you pop into AB and read an OP like this and think...nope...the light's gone out and we're in for the long haul again. :-(

[Mamyalynne]

Or the lights are on but no one is home.

[gness]

That too, Mamya. :-(