Being outside means you're at risk. The more time you're outdoors, the more time you could be bitten by an infected mosquito.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Disease carrying mozzies invading Britain."
Collapse
-
Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostMight be worth looking at property prices in Kent, near Romney Marsh for example, if all these scare stories discourage would be buyers.
I mean how bad can West Nile virus be? Also, presumably you'd only catch it once and then you're immune.
About one in 150 people infected with WNV will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.
Leave a comment:
-
Might be worth looking at property prices in Kent, near Romney Marsh for example, if all these scare stories discourage would be buyers.
I mean how bad can West Nile virus be? Also, presumably you'd only catch it once and then you're immune.
Leave a comment:
-
They bring the story out nearly every year - then if we get a cold spell that lasts 10 days or more it kills them off.
BTW there are poisonous spiders in the UK apparently some are living on the bridges along the Thames. Though I expect quite a few of them have died off in the past two weeks. Unfortunately the damn parakeets love the cold as they are from the mountains......
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostSounds like more scare mongering.
The UK is to be hit by regular malaria outbreaks, fatal heatwaves and contaminated drinking water within five years because of global warming, the Government has warned the NHS.
Malaria warning as UK becomes warmer - Telegraph
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostToo many people living in Kent anyway...
Kent is fine - but surely you don't want those lovely essex types to be affected?
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI think there in for a shock when they meet the midges from the north.
Leave a comment:
-
Sounds like more scare mongering.
Surely a tax of some sort can prevent the problem?
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI think they're in for a shock when they meet the midges from the north.
Leave a comment:
-
I think there in for a shock when they meet the midges from the north.
Leave a comment:
-
Tags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: