Coronavirus

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I think she was both inebriated and thick, though in which order I cannot say! She also appeared to be the granny in this particular family scenario.

 

[plastic penguin]

Had our 2nd jab yesterday (Saturday). Have to wait 2-3 weeks before full protection.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Got my second jab this Sunday, I managed to bring it forward by 2 weeks and a half on the originally booked second jab!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

My 2nd was a few weeks early, and my eldest (25) had his first this week. New cases increasing a little, but deaths and hospitalisations seem on a downward trend still, which is what really matters as far as the NHS coping. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

We’ve got this Indian variant too which I am a bit concerned about, as its getting closer to home!

 

[bigboss]

We’ve got this Indian variant too which I am a bit concerned about, as its getting closer to home!

The vaccines seem to be effective against them.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The vaccines seem to be effective against them.

Yes, that’s what I have heard too. So can’t wait to get my second jab tomorrow now. 6.35pm it is!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

The vaccines seem to be effective against them.

I was reading in the last Science Focus about a possible vaccine that would use three parts of the COVID structure, which the scientists concerned were convinced would deal with any future variant.

 

[bigboss]

I was reading in the last Science Focus about a possible vaccine that would use three parts of the COVID structure, which the scientists concerned were convinced would deal with any future variant.

One of the vaccines which is being used in India (Covaxin) is composed of dead coronavirus (covid).

 

[Friesiansam]

One of the vaccines which is being used in India (Covaxin) is composed of dead coronavirus (covid).

Many vaccines are made using deactivated virus, including the flu vaccine.

 

[bigboss]

Many vaccines are made using deactivated virus, including the flu vaccine.

Yes, I know that. I'm a doctor by the way. But there are only 2 vaccines which use complete infective SARS-CoV-2 viral particle consisting of RNA surrounded by a protein shell, but modified so that it cannot replicate. Covaxin and CoronaVac.

 

[Friesiansam]

Yes, I know that. I'm a doctor by the way.

Oh! I didn't know that.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Lawks - youngest booked in for first jab on Thursday - she's not yet 21!

Anyone else see the antivaxx documentary on C4 recently? I wonder how long it'll be before Andrew Wakefield has killed off his first million...

 

[Gray]

Record number of UK jab bookings over the last 24 hours.
Good on the kids.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I'm hoping the full reopening is delayed past the 21st - new cases on the rise, and admissions have risen a little. I understand that the admissions are younger than they used to be, briefer and less likely to need major intervention, but even so - why take the risk?

 

[Gray]

I'm hoping the full reopening is delayed past the 21st

I think it will be.
A L Webber is prepared to be arrested, I believe he said he was staging shows come what may.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Is anyone else really concerned at the moment?

 

[bigboss]

Yes. Although the proportion of hospital admissions and deaths are low compared to number of positive cases. The number of admissions are going up. At this rate, it is likely NHS will become overwhelmed in the end of July or beginning of August.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Yes. Although the proportion of hospital admissions and deaths are low compared to number of positive cases. The number of admissions are going up. At this rate, it is likely NHS will become overwhelmed in the end of July or beginning of August.

Not good news! My nurse said she is really worried too. I am definitely still wearing my mask.

 

[jjbomber]

At this rate, it is likely NHS will become overwhelmed in the end of July or beginning of August.

I don't think the general public realise how easy this will happen. It just takes one member of the NHS staff to test positive and the rest of the staff who have worked with this person have to be sent home and tested. It's very easy for whole wards to be overwhelmed.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Not good news! My nurse said she is really worried too. I am definitely still wearing my mask.

As will every sensible person.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I genuinely hope that I am wrong on this, but the stats are really not encouraging in terms of admissions. Relaxing all the rules looks like another mistake to me - trusting people to be responsible after 18 months of crap is like asking George Best to stick to mineral water...

 

[Gray]

In England, from September a Covid passport may be necessary before nightclub entry.
Until then, as the virus picks up speed, everybody's welcome.
"I took the risk and I loved it" said one non-vaccinated clubgoer.
No wonder Americans have been advised against travelling here.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

It's so obviously stupid to do what's being done that I occasionally wonder if I am missing something...

 

[Al ears]

It's so obviously stupid to do what's being done that I occasionally wonder if I am missing something...

You are not the only one believe you me.....