Coronavirus (2021) thread

[RobMCFC]

Anybody else pick up on the fact that:-
1. Those at the press conference congratulated South African scientists on finding and identifying the new variant quickly.
2. The variant is responsible for 90% of cases in a province (can't remember the name, Guateng?).

If both these facts are true, this suggests that the mutation spreads rapidly and probably explains why they are worried.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

I am happy do what ever is needed. But I do find the new guidelines confusing, wear an mask in the shop but not in an office. Why not just say unless outside a mask must be warn.

I guess we will know more in a few days.

They should be asking companies to go back to WFH where possible now anyway.

Pandering to businesses is why they haven't.

 

[Hutchymcfc]

Just been on nhs site was looking for booster information for partner was 607 on wait list

she booked hers , guessing people getting scared

 

[117 M34]

How long until they close the football stadiums and gyms?

 

[Bazzmand Show]

How long until they close the football stadiums and gyms?

Wouldn't even worry about that right now, lot of water to go under the bridge before thats considered.

They are not likely to understand what impact this mutation has on the vaccines for a few good weeks.

 

[Invisible Man's Bandage]

It will be interesting to see what the take up for masks in shops will be. Having been triple jabbed I don't see the point and I probably won't wear one.

 

[MCFC1993]

I am happy do what ever is needed. But I do find the new guidelines confusing, wear an mask in the shop but not in an office. Why not just say unless outside a mask must be warn.

I guess we will know more in a few days.

I would imagine it's coming.

I'm expecting there'll be an email in my inbox on Monday saying masks are mandatory on office days.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Who has to take a PCR test? I’m in Benidorm now come back Monday have my lateral flow test, do I need a pcr test? Who’s paying fir that?

Off to Lanzarote Tuesday, like you have purchased a LFT, looks like a double sting unfortunately. But it is what it is.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

It will be interesting to see what the take up for masks in shops will be. Having been triple jabbed I don't see the point and I probably won't wear one.

Thats a pretty selfish attitude there, I've not had my third jab for a start and nor have many others.

I've already seen more people wearing them this week - so hopefully good.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

It's almost impossible to measure in real world - by definition you can't do a double blind trial. But the evidence I've seen suggests a small but worthwhile reduction.

An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19

The science around the use of masks by the public to impede COVID-19 transmission is advancing rapidly. In this narrative review, we develop an analytical framework to examine mask usage, synthesizing the relevant literature to inform multiple areas: population impact, transmission...

www.pnas.org

It could well be, as you suggest, that psychology as much as air filtration is what had the biggest impact.

The way I look at it is that it is just another measure which may help to reduce transmission and so protect vulnerable people. Every little helps in my view. Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear masks indoors, take vitamin D and keep yourself as healthy as possible (ie not overweight), take the vacccines. All these things should reduce your chances of being killed by Covid (or infecting someone else). It is a pain in the arse for all of us but surely there are not many other options at present. Has anyone got any better ideas?