Super- Rich Jet To Private Disaster Bunkers Amid Coronavirus Outbreak: Tests Abroad, Personal Medics

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'Super-rich jet off to disaster bunkers amid coronavirus outbreak.' The Guardian, March 11, 2020. ‘Self isolate’ for some of world’s richest means Covid-19 tests abroad, personal medics and subterranean hideouts.

Like hundreds of thousands of people across the world, the super-rich are preparing to self-isolate in the face of an escalation in the coronavirus crisis. But their plans extend far beyond stocking up on hand sanitiser and TV boxsets.

The world’s richest people are chartering private jets to set off for holiday homes or specially prepared disaster bunkers in countries that, so far, appear to have avoided the worst of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Many are understood to be taking personal doctors or nurses on their flights to treat them and their families in the event that they become infected. The wealthy are also besieging doctors in private clinics in Harley Street, London, and across the world, demanding private coronavirus tests.

To avoid overwhelming limited testing facilities, the NHS said it would test only people with a “high chance” of having the illness – meaning people who had had close contact with a confirmed case or who had recently gone to a high-risk country.

Mark Ali, chief executive and medical director of the Private Harley Street Clinic, said: “This has led to huge demand from very wealthy people asking if they can pay for private testing. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer testing, as the NHS has said all tests should be done centrally.” The Department of Health and Social Care has mandated that all tests must be carried out by the NHS and Public Health England (PHE).

However, an employee at another Harley Street practice, who declined to be named, said their clinic had arranged for concerned clients to be tested in other countries, or for samples to be sent abroad for testing...

More, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/11/disease-dodging-worried-wealthy-jet-off-to-disaster-bunkers

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. these narcissistic, wasteful assholes are going to be what the future

people will be based on? That will end things in a hurry.

(yes, exaggerating...maybe. but those rich jet setters aren't quite Stu Redman et al in The Stand, hey?)

[empedocles]

2. Easy to see resorts, anticipating reduced demand, see up CV 19 safe enclaves, all

necessary services and perks included, for advanced fees.

[getagrip_already]

3. anything on a whim...

It's been reported the plasma from recovered patients is at least partially effective as a vaccine. Of course, they are buying it up.

[AJT]

4. Yep

Gary Lynch, general manager of Texas-based Rising S Company, says 2016 sales for their custom high-end underground bunkers grew 700% compared to 2015, while overall sales have grown 300% since the November US presidential election alone.