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By *r swing2 OP Man
over a year ago
Nottingham |
The first case of Coronavirus has been found in Gran Canaria and it's an italian tourist that has been diagnosed  |
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I am coming out 13th april for 2 weeks..I hope... |
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"The first case of Coronavirus has been found in Gran Canaria and it's an italian tourist that has been diagnosed "
Where did you hear/read this? |
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We heard something last night and there may be something |
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If you're worried about it then don't go, simple
Do be aware however that the odds of being killed on the way to the airport are probably 100 times higher than catching and dying of coronavirus in Gran canaria |
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Lavozdelanzaroti web ..
It is in spanish .. and yes 1 italian person tested positive on thursday but he had no symptoms at all .x |
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"If you're worried about it then don't go, simple
Do be aware however that the odds of being killed on the way to the airport are probably 100 times higher than catching and dying of coronavirus in Gran canaria"
THIS  |
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"If you're worried about it then don't go, simple
Do be aware however that the odds of being killed on the way to the airport are probably 100 times higher than catching and dying of coronavirus in Gran canaria
THIS "
No one said woried or not woried . It is just gran Canaria's news .. !!! |
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"Lavozdelanzaroti web ..
It is in spanish .. and yes 1 italian person tested positive on thursday but he had no symptoms at all .x"
Thanks lovely x |
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By *r swing2 OP Man
over a year ago
Nottingham |
It'll all be sorted by the time I get there in October...I'll still be having a fun holiday xx |
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over a year ago
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By *amsuzieCouple
over a year ago
newtownards |
Load of shite !
Sorry
Suzie |
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"Load of shite !
Sorry
Suzie"
What about lol .? |
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By *amsuzieCouple
over a year ago
newtownards |
No talk about it it here at min , normal holiday vibes , possibly Chinese whispers |
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"No talk about it it here at min , normal holiday vibes , possibly Chinese whispers "
That is good no one talk about it.. yet ..
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True - reported in local canary press on Weds... Italian tourist tested positive - staying in a place called Arinaga (half way between airport and Maspalomas) 3 travelling companions now quarantined... |
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Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Marie Curie |
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"True - reported in local canary press on Weds... Italian tourist tested positive - staying in a place called Arinaga (half way between airport and Maspalomas) 3 travelling companions now quarantined..."
Yes i read that today .. anyway cant wait for my gc holiday in april xxx |
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https://thecanarynews.com/2020/03/07/covid-19-confirmed-on-gran-canaria-we-all-need-to-work-together/ |
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Just posted an article, Make your own mind up.
We are due to fly out in 3 weeks. Hoping that we still can but understand that there are more important things to consider in the bigger picture. Unless the government advise against travel, the borders are shut, the flight gets cancelled or we contract it prior we will travel. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hope it stays a small outbreak we are due to fly out this week |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are here now. No talk at all about the corona virus. Bar's, pubs and clubs very busy
Just take the usual precautions as you should do anyway
Enjoy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Do some more research guys, particularly if you have underlying health conditions. The plane is a breeding ground for germs, lots of Italian play in the club which are not that well sanitised. Let's not panic though. I do know some guys are taking a break until it all settles.
We passed it off as a joke but starting to take it seriously now. I write this whilst in bed recovering from the flu  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Marie Curie"
How did she get on with Radium in the end? |
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I'm flying out in April myself, if the flights ain't cancelled. Xx |
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By *ral lover01Man
over a year ago
Altrincham & Portsmouth, north West, South East |
The temperatures that Gran can is experiencing at the moment; the virus won't live very long on surfaces etc. |
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We still in two minds what to do
Keep watching the news and seeing more cases
Yes we agree an airport....a plane...a club are all. Breeding grounds
Constantly washing hands is essential but does everyone stick to that rule |
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I am hoping the FCO recommends old gits like me should not fly to GC etc.now that politicians are going down with it! |
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A d I observe more than 50% of men leave the loos without washing their hands! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Think it is crazy and flippant to dismiss the fact that a club isn’t a breeding ground for infection.
If Italy is in lock down and making sure that people are a metre a part in restaurants/ public spaces.
People are in denial if they think a group of people mixing from all over the world banging each other is low risk. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Think it is crazy and flippant to dismiss the fact that a club isn’t a breeding ground for infection.
If Italy is in lock down and making sure that people are a metre a part in restaurants/ public spaces.
People are in denial if they think a group of people mixing from all over the world banging each other is low risk. "
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Yep |
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"We still in two minds what to do
Keep watching the news and seeing more cases
Yes we agree an airport....a plane...a club are all. Breeding grounds
Constantly washing hands is essential but does everyone stick to that rule"
Same here not sure yet .. booked with friends for gay pride in may .. but it might be too risky .. well we are 50/50 .. xx |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We still in two minds what to do
Keep watching the news and seeing more cases
Yes we agree an airport....a plane...a club are all. Breeding grounds
Constantly washing hands is essential but does everyone stick to that rule
Same here not sure yet .. booked with friends for gay pride in may .. but it might be too risky .. well we are 50/50 .. xx"
It's a bit of a wait and see, RB  |
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Do we get our money back if they cancel our holiday? |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Do we get our money back if they cancel our holiday?"
You should be covered on your travel insurance for cancellation. |
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yes but only if the travel agent cancell not if you do x |
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Just talked with jet2. If they cancel our holiday then its either a full refund or rebook an alternative holiday at same time or later.
If we cancel its open to debate lol.
If the flights going then so are we x |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just talked with jet2. If they cancel our holiday then its either a full refund or rebook an alternative holiday at same time or later.
If we cancel its open to debate lol.
If the flights going then so are we x"
Good luck
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"We still in two minds what to do
Keep watching the news and seeing more cases
Yes we agree an airport....a plane...a club are all. Breeding grounds
Constantly washing hands is essential but does everyone stick to that rule
Same here not sure yet .. booked with friends for gay pride in may .. but it might be too risky .. well we are 50/50 .. xx
It's a bit of a wait and see, RB "
Yes it is .. xx |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We still in two minds what to do
Keep watching the news and seeing more cases
Yes we agree an airport....a plane...a club are all. Breeding grounds
Constantly washing hands is essential but does everyone stick to that rule
Same here not sure yet .. booked with friends for gay pride in may .. but it might be too risky .. well we are 50/50 .. xx
It's a bit of a wait and see, RB
Yes it is .. xx"
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We're are booked for a holiday in July, I hope it's clear cut one way or the other, by then |
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Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK."
Ok |
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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago
Zurich. NOT London. |
"Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK."
The Telegraph said this morning the peak is expected in the next 2 weeks in the UK. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We fly on the 15th of April hope all OK by then.. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We fly on the 15th of April hope all OK by then.. "
Hope so |
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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago
Zurich. NOT London. |
"We fly on the 15th of April hope all OK by then.. "
And me! Our next flight to the happy island is April 18th. |
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By *ytraCouple
over a year ago
Wrexham |
"Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK."
Peak in UK is expected within 2 weeks, Easter at latest. |
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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago
sandwell |
"Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK.
Peak in UK is expected within 2 weeks, Easter at latest."
Thats the "start of the peak" according to the wording from the press of some professors speech. I am not really sure how you can have the "start of the peak" really but I think she means that the infection rate is an exponential curve and the steep rise will start in 2 weeks or so.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK.
Peak in UK is expected within 2 weeks, Easter at latest.
Thats the "start of the peak" according to the wording from the press of some professors speech. I am not really sure how you can have the "start of the peak" really but I think she means that the infection rate is an exponential curve and the steep rise will start in 2 weeks or so.
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Yes that’s right - the modelling predicts the UK will be where Italy was two weeks ago and will peak in June. It is expect to calm down over the summer and resurface again in the winter.
One thing to be mindful of is that the government may declare Spain as a hotspot and returning tourists to the UK we need to go into 14 days self isolation. That’s a whole world of stress, certainly if self employed.
A risk verses reward situation. |
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By *ral lover01Man
over a year ago
Altrincham & Portsmouth, north West, South East |
"Data suggests peak point is May June in the UK.
Peak in UK is expected within 2 weeks, Easter at latest.
Thats the "start of the peak" according to the wording from the press of some professors speech. I am not really sure how you can have the "start of the peak" really but I think she means that the infection rate is an exponential curve and the steep rise will start in 2 weeks or so.
Yes that’s right - the modelling predicts the UK will be where Italy was two weeks ago and will peak in June. It is expect to calm down over the summer and resurface again in the winter.
One thing to be mindful of is that the government may declare Spain as a hotspot and returning tourists to the UK we need to go into 14 days self isolation. That’s a whole world of stress, certainly if self employed.
A risk verses reward situation. "
Remember that this virus doesn't like heat. Unless it mutates then this will be over in the majority of Europe by August. We are already seeing a decline of numbers in China. Admittedly it will get worse for the UK before it gets better. |
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Between December 9 and December 15 there were:
An estimated 9,646 GP appointments in England for influenza-like symptoms (calculated using attendance rates and population data)
586 patients hospitalised by flu in England
174 patients admitted to intensive care with flu, bringing the total in 2019 to 2,092
Eight deaths in which flu was a contributing factor, bringing the total since September 30 to 23
155 new outbreaks of lung-borne illnesses suspected to be flu. 86 of these were in care homes, 56 in schools, seven in hospitals and six 'other' |
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By *ardbody500Couple
over a year ago
Gran Canaria, Spain |
Carnival is completely canceled.
Also all events in the next 2 weeks where more than 1000 people could come. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Carnival is completely canceled.
Also all events in the next 2 weeks where more than 1000 people could come."
Wow what a shame, so much hard work goes into that |
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Last year was our first visit coinciding with the carnival and we were amazed by the scale of it and the number of floats and people involved.
Given the hpye it's understandable that it's been cancelled and only time will tell whether these precautions will make a difference but let's hope so, also it should make a massive difference to the number of people catching seasonal flu or the common cold. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
Yes we have been there at carnival time and we were literally shoulder to shoulder with others, walking through the street, so understandable but disappointing for many. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We're due to fly out 23rd April, reading into likely developments, over next period of weeks, we're preparing ourselves for it to be cancelled, whether it be GC end, or back here
If flights are going, we'll go regardless though |
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By *oojCouple
over a year ago
Exeter |
if the flight goes we go as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Apparently the air in a passenger plane is filtered (HEPA) once every 2-3 minutes so it's much cleaner than a bus or a train. |
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"Apparently the air in a passenger plane is filtered (HEPA) once every 2-3 minutes so it's much cleaner than a bus or a train."
No help when some bastard behind you coughs the whole flight. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Apparently the air in a passenger plane is filtered (HEPA) once every 2-3 minutes so it's much cleaner than a bus or a train.
No help when some bastard behind you coughs the whole flight. "
I'll never complain about a kid kicking the back of the seat, or farting, in the seat in front of me, again  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The carnival is not cancelled, it’s just been suspended.
All groups of 1000 people or more have been suspended for 14 days starting today. The carnival will still happen as there is far to much money to lose. About €80,000 would have to be handed back to stall holders. Also as it gets hotter the virus can’t live on any surface |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"The carnival is not cancelled, it’s just been suspended.
All groups of 1000 people or more have been suspended for 14 days starting today. The carnival will still happen as there is far to much money to lose. About €80,000 would have to be handed back to stall holders. Also as it gets hotter the virus can’t live on any surface"
That is based on a comparison with the flu. So they assume heat will help but as yet cannot be 100% sure |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"The carnival is not cancelled, it’s just been suspended.
All groups of 1000 people or more have been suspended for 14 days starting today. The carnival will still happen as there is far to much money to lose. About €80,000 would have to be handed back to stall holders. Also as it gets hotter the virus can’t live on any surface"
I really hope it goes ahead at some point. As the experts are saying on tv this morning, things are changing on a daily basis. Large gatherings of people is a problem, this virus is passed on by coughing and sneezing or touching an infected surface, then touching your face. Not everyone washes their hands also. |
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7 reported cases in gran canaria 4 from italy the other day 3 more since 2 supose to be in the south, we go in 2 weeks sat, if they dont cancel flights. |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
We are due to go 2 weeks today but looking more and more unlikely as things are only going to get worse |
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We've cancelled our trip to La Mirage that was due to be in 3 weeks time. Some may consider it a panic action but we consider it measured.
We live in Spain (Catalonia) and have an apartment in Fuerteventura and the situation seems to be escalating in the same way as Italy. Different autonomous communities have different levels of infection but the rate of infection is relentless, for the moment anyway.
Now, it may be that you only get a mild reaction, little worse than a cold, but you may also be in the 15%(give or take) that needs intervention, if (big if as time goes by) there is the facility available.
So, for us, we'd like to de-risk by not being in close contact to other bodily fluids and surfaces for a while.
As to a vaccine soon, dream on, it may be ready for the general population winter 2021.
YMMV.
Keep safe! |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We've cancelled our trip to La Mirage that was due to be in 3 weeks time. Some may consider it a panic action but we consider it measured.
We live in Spain (Catalonia) and have an apartment in Fuerteventura and the situation seems to be escalating in the same way as Italy. Different autonomous communities have different levels of infection but the rate of infection is relentless, for the moment anyway.
Now, it may be that you only get a mild reaction, little worse than a cold, but you may also be in the 15%(give or take) that needs intervention, if (big if as time goes by) there is the facility available.
So, for us, we'd like to de-risk by not being in close contact to other bodily fluids and surfaces for a while.
As to a vaccine soon, dream on, it may be ready for the general population winter 2021.
YMMV.
Keep safe!"
I think you're doing what is right for you
. I'm thinking along the same lines at the moment, mainly because of hubbys medical conditions, he would be happy to take the risk, I'm not |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We've cancelled our trip to La Mirage that was due to be in 3 weeks time. Some may consider it a panic action but we consider it measured.
We live in Spain (Catalonia) and have an apartment in Fuerteventura and the situation seems to be escalating in the same way as Italy. Different autonomous communities have different levels of infection but the rate of infection is relentless, for the moment anyway.
Now, it may be that you only get a mild reaction, little worse than a cold, but you may also be in the 15%(give or take) that needs intervention, if (big if as time goes by) there is the facility available.
So, for us, we'd like to de-risk by not being in close contact to other bodily fluids and surfaces for a while.
As to a vaccine soon, dream on, it may be ready for the general population winter 2021.
YMMV.
Keep safe!"
Good call guys. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m going there in June , but wished I waited booking it , I haven’t set the countdown on my phone for my holiday, which I always do , I’m sure the whole world will be on shut down by then , have witnessed people wearing masks and latex gloves today on public transport, lots of people, where I work we have five people off work , too “ scared “ to come into Work |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I’m going there in June , but wished I waited booking it , I haven’t set the countdown on my phone for my holiday, which I always do , I’m sure the whole world will be on shut down by then , have witnessed people wearing masks and latex gloves today on public transport, lots of people, where I work we have five people off work , too “ scared “ to come into Work "
Lots of confusion at the moment. Boris Johnson is now giving his speech |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
Boris is saying most dangerous period is some weeks away |
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Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home"
Yes hubby has issues, so I'm concerned. We are staying In a village in Corfu with closest medical care about an hour away . I think my issue is the thought of being isolated in a different country. Sounds like it hasn't peak yet, so we'll just look at it nearer the time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home"
Over 3000 cases and 84 deaths in Spain.... |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
It's definitely a personal decision. It looks like healthy people will be fine, unfortunately not all of us are healthy. Lots can change in the next few weeks. |
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By *ral lover01Man
over a year ago
Altrincham & Portsmouth, north West, South East |
"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home
Over 3000 cases and 84 deaths in Spain...."
It's Alot Warmer in the Canaries (22-29°c) than mainland Spain though. |
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"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home
Yes hubby has issues, so I'm concerned. We are staying In a village in Corfu with closest medical care about an hour away . I think my issue is the thought of being isolated in a different country. Sounds like it hasn't peak yet, so we'll just look at it nearer the time "
Completely understandable |
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By *ardbody500Couple
over a year ago
Gran Canaria, Spain |
One hour ago the message that all schools are closed for 2 weeks now. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home
Yes hubby has issues, so I'm concerned. We are staying In a village in Corfu with closest medical care about an hour away . I think my issue is the thought of being isolated in a different country. Sounds like it hasn't peak yet, so we'll just look at it nearer the time
Completely understandable"
Thank you. I'm talking myself out of a holiday here!  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"One hour ago the message that all schools are closed for 2 weeks now."
Gosh! |
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Even worse when someone sat at the side of you coughing and spluttering.....yuk |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Even worse when someone sat at the side of you coughing and spluttering.....yuk"
Yes it is |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home"
Easy to say when you are back home before it gets really bad.
We are Jet2 and they have stopped flying from Italy. Spain is getting worse by the day so every chance the same will happen 3 or 4 weeks from now when we would be coming home, so we will monitor it until the last min |
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We also suppose to be going in a few weeks but will wait while nearer the time
We have friends out there right now and are saying how quiet it is |
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"Each to their own, and especially those with underlying health issues but makes anyone think going to your local tesco is safer than going to Gran canaria ?
It's well known fact that UV kills viruses so outdoors im GC must be safer than home
Easy to say when you are back home before it gets really bad.
We are Jet2 and they have stopped flying from Italy. Spain is getting worse by the day so every chance the same will happen 3 or 4 weeks from now when we would be coming home, so we will monitor it until the last min"
We're just looking for accommodation for the after next as flights have dropped to £75 return
The risk in playa del ingles is probably less than your local tesco and although the canaries are Spanish they are not in Spain lol |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
CORONAVIRUS cases in Spain have now soared past 3,000, with an increase of more than 700 in just one day.
The death toll has almost doubled and at least 84 people have now died from the disease in the country.
Anyone thinking that the islands are going to avoid it are deluded |
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"CORONAVIRUS cases in Spain have now soared past 3,000, with an increase of more than 700 in just one day.
The death toll has almost doubled and at least 84 people have now died from the disease in the country.
Anyone thinking that the islands are going to avoid it are deluded"
Have you the slightest idea how far it is from the canaries to Spain ? |
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over a year ago
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Have you the slightest idea how far it is from the canaries to Spain ?"
Kind of irrelevant as it is 8000 mile from Wuhan to the Canaries and there are cases in the Canaries. |
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Have you the slightest idea how far it is from the canaries to Spain ?
Kind of irrelevant as it is 8000 mile from Wuhan to the Canaries and there are cases in the Canaries. "
Grand, like closing Luton airport because there are cases in Gibraltar lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We also suppose to be going in a few weeks but will wait while nearer the time
We have friends out there right now and are saying how quiet it is"
same here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Grand, like closing Luton airport because there are cases in Gibraltar lol"
You are right - we can brush it under the carpet and pretend all is well in the world. Meanwhile in other news...
Boris Johnson described Coronavirus as the "worst public health crisis for a generation" and warned families to be braced for the deaths of loved ones.
His bleak warning came it emerged there are 5,000 to 10,000 Britons carrying the virus that is sweeping the world.
"This is the worst public health crisis for a generation," said the Prime Minister at a press conference.
"I must level with the British public - many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time." |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Flights from Belfast with Jet2 in freefall, down to £40 outward and £55 return, that's well below the norm.....can't see them running non profitable flights and wondering if they'll combine, or cancel flights? |
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Todays announcment.. Peak is 10 to 14 weeks away May /June time. Bin the telegraph!???? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not sure what's going on but the experts are saying if the temperature goes above 66f then it will burn itself out.
If that's the case GC should be ok, but then again you never know who to believe. |
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You still have to travel through the airport and sit on a plane with germs flying all over the place from different countries
Doesn’t that matter?? |
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Be nice folks we’re all in this together xx |
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I am off to GC 13th April hopefully...staying at Rondo hotel.. |
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"Not sure what's going on but the experts are saying if the temperature goes above 66f then it will burn itself out.
If that's the case GC should be ok, but then again you never know who to believe. "
29 degree's and not a cloud in the sky yesterday pdi is a bit quite but no panic hear |
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"Flights from Belfast with Jet2 in freefall, down to £40 outward and £55 return, that's well below the norm.....can't see them running non profitable flights and wondering if they'll combine, or cancel flights?"
Same Manchester, flight out on 22nd March £45 return 30th £39 |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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I wonder why they have closed the schools for 2weeks? |
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over a year ago
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"You still have to travel through the airport and sit on a plane with germs flying all over the place from different countries
Doesn’t that matter??"
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Just seen that my company has stopped flights to ski destinations and also Prague and all Cyprus.... if GC or any of the Canary islands appear I will let you all know on here in a separate thread x |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Just seen that my company has stopped flights to ski destinations and also Prague and all Cyprus.... if GC or any of the Canary islands appear I will let you all know on here in a separate thread x"
Thank you x |
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Gatsby Club closing.
In the current health crisis, many public buildings, businesses and places of entertainment in Playa Del Ingles have closed for a few weeks.
At Club Gatsby the welfare of our customers is our main priority and so we have decided to close the Club for two weeks from 13.3.2020 to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause, but we hope you understand why we have made this decision. In the meantime stay healthy, be careful and we will see you all soon. Please keep an eye on our profile for updates. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hey thank you for the update. Much appreciated.
I'm am due to fly tommorrow. Is it fair to assume that most bars and clubs will follow suit? Any advise Woukd be appreciated.
Thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We due to go soon but it's not looking to good the way thinks are going all over the world |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been on the beach all day now in the hotel bar everything seems normal so far but government announcing new measures so who knows
Our rep knew nothing an hour ago
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Gatsby Club closing.
In the current health crisis, many public buildings, businesses and places of entertainment in Playa Del Ingles have closed for a few weeks.
At Club Gatsby the welfare of our customers is our main priority and so we have decided to close the Club for two weeks from 13.3.2020 to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause, but we hope you understand why we have made this decision. In the meantime stay healthy, be careful and we will see you all soon. Please keep an eye on our profile for updates."
Thank you for your update and fully understand your decision. Hope it gets sorted soon for everyone |
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over a year ago
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Thank you |
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So.....no hotels opening as I would deem them "local businesses" and predominantly the mainstay of the economy?
Doesn't make sense....or am I missing something??? |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"So.....no hotels opening as I would deem them "local businesses" and predominantly the mainstay of the economy?
Doesn't make sense....or am I missing something???"
Seems like total confusion everywhere, at the moment. |
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"So.....no hotels opening as I would deem them "local businesses" and predominantly the mainstay of the economy?
Doesn't make sense....or am I missing something???
Seems like total confusion everywhere, at the moment."
No confusion....flight still flying tomorrow....hotel still open tomorrow...gov.uk says all open...I was there in August and it was "quiet" on the scene...a tourist economy has to survive...I have my dollar to spend...I have still yet to know one single person that has fallen with the virus yet Tom hanks has
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just rang hotel. Occidental margaritas. They said everything is operating as normal.
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In pdi all open just one club closed there doors and that's gatsby everything else is normal |
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Everything is still open, no panic on the island, and gatsby... for them is 4 days.... and let's be honest would they noticed? |
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Our flight is still going tommorow so we'll be there.(at the moment) Xx |
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"In pdi all open just one club closed there doors and that's gatsby everything else is normal "
Thank you....thought as much! |
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There will be an announcement from the GC Government tomorrow.
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over a year ago
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I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"So.....no hotels opening as I would deem them "local businesses" and predominantly the mainstay of the economy?
Doesn't make sense....or am I missing something???
Seems like total confusion everywhere, at the moment.
No confusion....flight still flying tomorrow....hotel still open tomorrow...gov.uk says all open...I was there in August and it was "quiet" on the scene...a tourist economy has to survive...I have my dollar to spend...I have still yet to know one single person that has fallen with the virus yet Tom hanks has
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Great! Enjoy your holiday |
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By *magine gcCouple
over a year ago
From Gran Canaria not |
there is still no stress in the island, we have in every night 20/30 couples.
we have 12 people with the virus on the island, 1 old woman died she was 81..
yes we gonna have more, we have flying people in all over Europe
every on has to make there own decision if the wanna come, as long as the government don't make it for you
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"there is still no stress in the island, we have in every night 20/30 couples.
we have 12 people with the virus on the island, 1 old woman died she was 81..
yes we gonna have more, we have flying people in all over Europe
every on has to make there own decision if the wanna come, as long as the government don't make it for you
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Quite right |
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By *lue MarlinCouple
over a year ago
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"Our flight is still going tommorow so we'll be there.(at the moment) Xx"
We just messaged gold and got told to speak to jet2 as they are closing we fly or did fly Thursday 19th .... |
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"Our flight is still going tommorow so we'll be there.(at the moment) Xx
We just messaged gold and got told to speak to jet2 as they are closing we fly or did fly Thursday 19th ...."
Gold is closing? |
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By *ytraCouple
over a year ago
Wrexham |
Apparently there is now 15 cases on GC ?? |
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Secrets in Cita was also closed last night. Note on the door just stated 'Until further notice' |
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"I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky"
I think very deadly and too risky is a bit steep. Its statements like that that make people think about buying 20 million toilet rolls!!!  |
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By *ittyTasticCouple
over a year ago
NO LONGER HERE - ADMINS ARE BULLIES |
We fly out on 13th April. Not had any notification from TUI about GC
Obviously there is still time and if we do fly we will enjoy but take precautions like we have been doing in the UK.
We will wait and see |
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By *oojCouple
over a year ago
Exeter |
"I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky"
Don't panic Mr Mannering comes to mind, "deadly" huh |
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over a year ago
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See another thread saying there's now no sun beds being put out and the kiosks are closed at the beach.... |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"See another thread saying there's now no sun beds being put out and the kiosks are closed at the beach...."
Oh dear, I suppose they have to be seen to be doing something. They would have to thoroughly clean them down every day. Such a shame... |
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An announcement at 10:30 by local government beaches are already closed looks like bars and clubs are shutting to just pharmacies and supermarkets left open |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"An announcement at 10:30 by local government beaches are already closed looks like bars and clubs are shutting to just pharmacies and supermarkets left open"
This is dreadful but necessary. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"An announcement at 10:30 by local government beaches are already closed looks like bars and clubs are shutting to just pharmacies and supermarkets left open"
Lots of people still walking up and down the beach on webcam |
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"You still have to travel through the airport and sit on a plane with germs flying all over the place from different countries
Doesn’t that matter??"
Your opinion, then prepare to never go to Gran canaria even again
The world has changed and this virus is with us and there will be more a more new ones
PS don't ever go to tesco or any other supermarket ever.
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"An announcement at 10:30 by local government beaches are already closed looks like bars and clubs are shutting to just pharmacies and supermarkets left open
Lots of people still walking up and down the beach on webcam"
Well we will still go next weekend or the one after provided flights are going.
I'm more worried about catching it at home and the prospect of running out of toilet roll is devastating |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"An announcement at 10:30 by local government beaches are already closed looks like bars and clubs are shutting to just pharmacies and supermarkets left open
Lots of people still walking up and down the beach on webcam
Well we will still go next weekend or the one after provided flights are going.
I'm more worried about catching it at home and the prospect of running out of toilet roll is devastating"
Haha hope you get away |
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Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted |
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted "
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you |
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By *ytraCouple
over a year ago
Wrexham |
Jet2 all flights to canaries cancelled |
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you"
No we had rooms booked at venus star |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An announcement at 10:30 by local government beaches are already closed looks like bars and clubs are shutting to just pharmacies and supermarkets left open
Lots of people still walking up and down the beach on webcam
Well we will still go next weekend or the one after provided flights are going.
I'm more worried about catching it at home and the prospect of running out of toilet roll is devastating"
People just aren’t getting how serious this is. But people still insist on going |
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over a year ago
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you"
Jet2 only waiving admin fee, as far as we know, if new flights are dearer(which they will be), have to pay difference? Anyone confirm this? |
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you
Jet2 only waiving admin fee, as far as we know, if new flights are dearer(which they will be), have to pay difference? Anyone confirm this?"
We pay the difference.. who else ?? Lol |
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Bars still open at mo you can go on the beaches but the kiosk closed and sunbeds have been put away |
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We were due out april but just want our money back now. |
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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago
Paisley |
Jet2 have just cancelled ALL flights/holidays to Spain, The Balearics, and Canaries with immediate effect!
Planes turned around mid flight this morning!!
Arghhhhhh!!!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jet2 have just cancelled ALL flights/holidays to Spain, The Balearics, and Canaries with immediate effect!
Planes turned around mid flight this morning!!
Arghhhhhh!!!
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Still 5 weeks until our flights, presumably they won't cancel that far in advance yet? Kind of leaves us in limbo still |
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By *uietcpl2Couple
over a year ago
Dublin City |
Anyone flying from Ireland have been told not to fly to Italy or Spain unless its completely necessary so its likely all flights will be cancelled soon |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Jet2 have just cancelled ALL flights/holidays to Spain, The Balearics, and Canaries with immediate effect!
Planes turned around mid flight this morning!!
Arghhhhhh!!!
Still 5 weeks until our flights, presumably they won't cancel that far in advance yet? Kind of leaves us in limbo still"
Gosh, who knows what's going to happen.
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It is clobal pandemic i am personally dont worry my holidays will be canceled fck it ..realy .. i more care about my family and friends stay well and other people around us ... xx stay safe and there is always the chance to go on holiday next time xxx |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
Quite right RB. My dad is 90,so I want to be here to keep an eye on him. We will rebook when this dies down, however long that will be! |
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"I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky"
'It's very deadly out there'
I bet you've bought a years worth supply of toilet paper haven't you |
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over a year ago
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"I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky
'It's very deadly out there'
I bet you've bought a years worth supply of toilet paper haven't you "
Nope, I wouldn’t do that far, just use common sense if needed, I am struggling to buy just one hand gel bottle, I only need one to keep going for a few weeks but there is muppets out there want to stock their cupboard up with it, how the virus going to stop spreading where less people have hand gel while muppets have it all in their cupboard!
Common sense is lacked in many people and it’s scary!
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you
Jet2 only waiving admin fee, as far as we know, if new flights are dearer(which they will be), have to pay difference? Anyone confirm this?"
They're incredibly cheap at the moment that's why I'm suggesting to keep rebooking as long as your not one of the paranoid you'll get away sometime |
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"I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky
'It's very deadly out there'
I bet you've bought a years worth supply of toilet paper haven't you "
I hear there's a shortage of toilet brushes, I guess it had to happen with all the shitting people are doing |
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over a year ago
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you
Jet2 only waiving admin fee, as far as we know, if new flights are dearer(which they will be), have to pay difference? Anyone confirm this?
They're incredibly cheap at the moment that's why I'm suggesting to keep rebooking as long as your not one of the paranoid you'll get away sometime"
We have our holidays booked with work months in advance and can't just move them along until we get away |
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"Jet 2 just cancelled our flights , so gutted
If you've got flexibility then just rebook every time they cancel, you've nothing to lose as they will have to refund you
Jet2 only waiving admin fee, as far as we know, if new flights are dearer(which they will be), have to pay difference? Anyone confirm this?
They're incredibly cheap at the moment that's why I'm suggesting to keep rebooking as long as your not one of the paranoid you'll get away sometime
We have our holidays booked with work months in advance and can't just move them along until we get away "
That's unfortunate, we are lucky we can |
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over a year ago
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It’s all gone a bit Pete Tong
Took a stroll an hour ago around Maspalomas and restaurants and shops open as normal but we are hearing lockdown by Monday.
So far rep has no further info
Safe to assume if you were due to travel in next couple of weeks you won’t be able to |
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over a year ago
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Wish we'd been going out with Jet2 on Monday, at least we would be getting a refund.....as for TUI |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Wish we'd been going out with Jet2 on Monday, at least we would be getting a refund.....as for TUI "
Why aren't you getting a refund with TUI? |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"Wish we'd been going out with Jet2 on Monday, at least we would be getting a refund.....as for TUI "
I think you will find that TUI will not be flying. They will be leaving it until last min in hope they will be allowed to save them refunding. |
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"I just had an email from my Travel Agents today to advise me not to travel to Gran Canaria next week and will give me a voucher refund to use it at another date later on the year, in a way I am glad I am not going as it's very deadly out there and too risky"
Who is your travel agent
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After spending the day in Manchester airport to wait at the gate for the pilot to come out and say sadly Spanish authorities won’t let us fly to GC, so the flight was cancelled.... we received an email 5 mins later from TUI saying they will automatically issue a refund.
A flight to Fuerteventura at the next gate was the same.
Oh well... there’s always next year. |
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Weve just had text off Jet2 confirming our flight next Friday cancelled and refund will be sorted |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
At least you're all getting your refunds, so that's good news, sorry you're losing your holidays though. |
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We have yet to hear from ryanir |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We have yet to hear from ryanir"
Good luck
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"After spending the day in Manchester airport to wait at the gate for the pilot to come out and say sadly Spanish authorities won’t let us fly to GC, so the flight was cancelled.... we received an email 5 mins later from TUI saying they will automatically issue a refund.
A flight to Fuerteventura at the next gate was the same.
Oh well... there’s always next year. "
Sorry to hear that guys and that’s the right attitude  |
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over a year ago
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Don't think any of us will be going to gc this year |
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"Don't think any of us will be going to gc this year"
I’m sure you will be , |
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"Don't think any of us will be going to gc this year
I’m sure you will be , "
Is it still quiet out there luv |
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The bars are still open in the Irish area in PDI,just seen on Webcamtaxi. |
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over a year ago
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We were there last weekend and can’t see how the hotels would be able to cope if everyone had to eat in.
The Hotel we stayed in could accommodate 2000 but only had 2 restaurants on site as most people went into the plentiful restaurants in Meloneras.
Feel for the workers in the bars, restaurants, clubs etc I’m sure most love hand to mouth. |
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