Coronavirus (2021) thread

[Tim of the Oak]

I agree with Gary.

 

[MeatnSpudsMCFC]

It was the scientists.

In this instance, correct. It was SAGE who put this strategy forward.


Vallance was just asked about it Sky News and he said the plan is to get everyone their second dose within 12 week period. He didn't really give a straight answer on Israel's research.

 

[City_Sean]

Wondering if anyone can help, the Mrs has a positive test and I've ordered a home test now. But as we're both self isolating how do I post it? I can't find anything about couriers who pick up tests?

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Hopefully the MHRA will comment or at least be asked the question once the official paper on this is published. I understand that Israel are receiving supply quicker in return for the data, so they are following strictly the Pfizer protocol. They suggest around 30% protection at 14 days and a significant increase in antibodies after the second injection, would be interesting to know if they tested the antibodies at day 21 prior to the second jab to give better context.

Yes, certainly an appropriate scientist (might be JCVI) has to be assessing this and making a comment on what they think. It will presumably be asked at the next press conference, whenever that is.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

I agree with Gary.

It was very good - the film shown yesterday followed by an interview with CM directly about why/what he'd seen. Clear, sober, and being able to answer to what he'd seen/heard.

 

[blueparrot]

In this instance, correct. It was SAGE who put this strategy forward.


Vallance was just asked about it Sky News and he said the plan is to get everyone their second dose within 12 week period. He didn't really give a straight answer on Israel's research.

It will depend which vaccine most people are getting too, while there may be those that are unsure on the best policy for the pfizer.I saw somebody from the Ox/ Az team say 8-12 weeks was the sweet spot for their one.
I would guess and only a guess the majority getting it from their GP and smaller centres are getting the Ox/Az one.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

It was very good - the film shown yesterday followed by an interview with CM directly about why/what he'd seen. Clear, sober, and being able to answer to what he'd seen/heard.

I thought what Clive said about clinicians feeling that the public had not been properly informed about the scale of the circus was pretty powerful. He said, journalists had been more or less blocked from going into hospitals for months and that lack of information may have made it easier for people to ignore the Covid rules.

 

[artfuldodger]

Wondering if anyone can help, the Mrs has a positive test and I've ordered a home test now. But as we're both self isolating how do I post it? I can't find anything about couriers who pick up tests?

Have you got the home test yet? Ive done 2. I’m pretty sure, when it arrives and you register it online, that it tells you where your priority post box is (I can see mine from my window!) and gives you the option of booking a courier.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Wondering if anyone can help, the Mrs has a positive test and I've ordered a home test now. But as we're both self isolating how do I post it? I can't find anything about couriers who pick up tests?

If your missus is confirmed positive, has symptoms and now you do too then I wouldn’t be too concerned about getting a test sent to prove it. Assume you’ve got it.

 

[Gabriel]

Dutch toward the bottom of the vaccination table in terms of numbers. Different approach to UK, too. Netherlands chose to vaccinate acute staff and care home workers first. Next will be nursing staff and only then the elderly. Vaccinations being held in reserve so that people are guaranteed both shots, as per the Pfizer protocol.

https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2021/...ch-had-vaccinated-77000-people-by-end-sunday/

 

[beast]

Wondering if anyone can help, the Mrs has a positive test and I've ordered a home test now. But as we're both self isolating how do I post it? I can't find anything about couriers who pick up tests?

Not sure how it works but I’m a postie and I’ve picked a few up from doorsteps when asked. I think you book it online.

 

[City_Sean]

If your missus is confirmed positive, has symptoms and now you do too then I wouldn’t be too concerned about getting a test sent to prove it. Assume you’ve got it.

Cheers mate. Just wanted one as I'm working from home but it's more to show work in case I'm not well enough to work.

 

[Claytop]

Not sure if posted but Sky News say Vallance has said there’s increasing evidence that Kent variant won’t be resistant to the vaccine so that’s good news

 

[artfuldodger]

It will depend which vaccine most people are getting too, while there may be those that are unsure on the best policy for the pfizer.I saw somebody from the Ox/ Az team say 8-12 weeks was the sweet spot for their one.
I would guess and only a guess the majority getting it from their GP and smaller centres are getting the Ox/Az one.

Tameside we’re doing NHS and social care last week using AstraZeneca and Trafford we’re doing the same this week. Mum and step dad are going a larger centre (Cathedral House ) on Saturday and will receive the Ox/Az one.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I’ve just had my flu jab for the first time, seeing as recently turned 50 and got my letter last week, wasn’t sure whether I’d have it until reading advice on here that it supposedly assists somewhat if you get covid.

My thanks to Bluemoon’s health experts.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

I thought what Clive said about clinicians feeling that the public had not been properly informed about the scale of the circus was pretty powerful. He said, journalists had been more or less blocked from going into hospitals for months and that lack of information may have made it easier for people to ignore the Covid rules.

Yes, I noted the point that the hospital trusted the BBC. There seems to have been a significant change in tone in some areas in the last week, with the short stark videos appearing in advert breaks too. Way overdue.

 

[Uwe`s Grandad]

Tameside we’re doing NHS and social care last week using AstraZeneca and Trafford we’re doing the same this week. Mum and step dad are going a larger centre (Cathedral House ) on Saturday and will receive the Ox/Az one.

Also , my mother has had her first jab at the Etihad and received Ox/Az

 

[SB Blue]

Tameside we’re doing NHS and social care last week using AstraZeneca and Trafford we’re doing the same this week. Mum and step dad are going a larger centre (Cathedral House ) on Saturday and will receive the Ox/Az one.

In laws had Pfizer in Tameside (George Lawton Hall) last week, think that was one of the first hubs in the area.

Mum is getting hers done in Eccles next week, not clear which one they will be using from the internet.

 

[Indaparkside]

When this is all over the scientists and volunteers who trialled the vaccines need recognising in some way, without them this would not be possible it’s a big thank you from our household amazing work in a short period of time

 

[Rammy Blue]

On a bit of a tangent, with my pharmacist this morning getting the flu jab, and he mentioned that potentially within the next 2 weeks he’s expecting to be administering the covid jabs - slightly shocked that he then said “it might be to the over 50’s or might be a free for all, first come first served”.