Coronavirus (2021) thread

[remember arthur mann]

Three elderly people gone down with virus in care home where partners daughter works, don't know what stage of inoculation they're at.

 

[i8rags]

Not at weekend.

My sons school all did home testing and registered online, every Thursday and Sunday

 

[kevin horlocks wand]

Nailed it!
Covid vaccine: US trial of AstraZeneca jab confirms safety https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56479462

100% protection against serious illness.

I will take that . Thanks science.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Not at weekend.

My daughter is tested at the weekend ready for school on Monday.

 

[ganganvince]

Can someone explain to me this
I live in Sale (Trafford area) and I'm in my 40s so probably have to wait until may for my 1st jab.
I know 3 people younger than me who also live in Trafford with no health conditions and they have had their 1st jab.
Why is this happening?

It's down to individual surgeries who get given supplies to vaccinate their patients if they have a larger supply than demand rather than waste it they will go outside the current cohort, I believe they have been told not to do this now although am aware that the site on the car park at Morrisons in Winsford will still grab a few shoppers if they have opened a vial at the end of shift which can leave a few doses. If you have a pharmacy based center like that near you may be worth lingering half hour before they close.

 

[hammocity]

Me too. 9:20 at The John Smiths Stadium in Hudds.

I'm probably immune anyway, having had COVID 2 months ago, but still going for it. Why wouldn't you?

There was an article last week saying those that had Covid then the jab were more likely to suffer side effects, certainly happened to me and my colleague. Get the paracetamol ready for Tuesday and if necessary whatever you do have a contingency not to work. Good news is the booster is less likely to give you any side effects.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Why would there be criticism? Moderna was never due before spring - I think this is probably in part because Trump block-bought the first 100m.

J&J is still under a month since requesting approval here.

It doesn’t have to be evidence based criticism mate. Why would there be continuous criticism of Oxford / AZ? Their crime was having a ooor press briefing. IMHO it might be close to the old adage, nobody appreciates a free [or at cost] good. I base that on what I’ve read in articles and posts on here

 

[hammocity]

Thanks.
She did have problems from surgery that left her with some physical and visual deficits that are outwardly almost invisible.
However she is the strongest person I have ever met and is now a solicitor, living independently.
She has scans every two years and I feel like shitting myself every time they come around.
She thinks she’s invincible.

My Auntie in her mid thirties had a brain tumour removed in the late 50''s, even with rudimentary surgery it was deemed successful at the time but she wasn't expected to survive more than a few years. She lived a good life, until the mid 80's and passed with a completely unrelated illness.

I think a lot of people like your daughter become very strong because of what they've been through, certainly more resilient than those who are close to them, best of luck to her.

 

[hammocity]

My Dad (89) is in hospital with kidney and heart issues unlikely to come out alive not allowed in to see him at all.

That's so sad, at that age living longer is a bonus but the heartache of not being able to see him is distressing, hope you're wrong and he does get out alive.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

It doesn’t have to be evidence based criticism mate. Why would there be continuous criticism of Oxford / AZ? Their crime was having a ooor press briefing. IMHO it might be close to the old adage, nobody appreciates a free [or at cost] good. I base that on what I’ve read in articles and posts on here

Fair enough, I obviously read it differently to your intentions - stupid internet.

I think there is an element of the people now viewing it as they do the flu vaccine, where it always will be and should be available, and then there is drift on expectations.

It being whipped up and confused by reporting/bumbling/deliberate muddying certainly doesn't help.