worsleyweb said:I have never been more confident that things will bounce back stronger than ever.
Unless we can see the country of origin when you buy stuff online there isn't a chance of not buying Chinese.The west should be looking at putting collective tarriffs and sanctions on the Chinese regime until they accept a fair and independent enquiry into the Covid outbreak. We shouldn't be dealing with a country that peddles such lies and misinformation imo. There are several other good reasons for taking such a stance but imo covid is the straw that broke the camels back.
AgreedUnless we can see the country of origin when you buy stuff online there isn't a chance of not buying Chinese.
I want to avoid their stuff like the plague but, like a plague it's difficult to avoid.
collective action by western democracies is what is needed.Unless we can see the country of origin when you buy stuff online there isn't a chance of not buying Chinese.
I want to avoid their stuff like the plague but, like a plague it's very difficult to avoid.
We haven't the problems of agreeing something with 50 states (US - The CDC is very devolved when it comes to medical approvals via on organisation called ACIP) or 27 countries (EU - When has any EU beiracracy been in any way quick at coming to any conclusion?). We also started reviewing the 2 main vaccines VERY early as soon as phase 2 trials completed.I see Fauci has been pouring cold water on the UK getting the Pfizer vaccine approved, implying that we’ve cut corners whereas the FDA over in the States are more thorough. Is it sour grapes or does he have a point? I’m no expert on all this but I’d have thought if his claims were true then surely we’d have gotten the Oxford/AZ vaccine approved first instead of the Pfizer one.
I know of the blade & cylinder around Owen Street but what’s the circular tower?
Always thought Levenshulme’s finest Lord Foster would design a signature build in his home city.
Sounds like you’re v positive mate.
All good with the wife?
The MHRA said they had worked incredibly hard and referred to “24/7” to get the vaccine approved. Key decision makers in the MHRA, including the CEO, started their careers with vocational training they typically included working 100 hour weeks. Yes the Americans and the EMA work hard too but maybe our guys have worked just that bit harder, as well as smarter.We haven't the problems of agreeing something with 50 states (US - The CDC is very devolved when it comes to medical approvals via on organisation called ACIP) or 27 countries (EU - When has any EU beiracracy been in any way quick at coming to any conclusion?). We also started reviewing the 2 main vaccines VERY early as soon as phase 2 trials completed.
In fact it will be a miracle if either organisation comes to a decision within 2 months of the UK MHRA
We categorically haven’t cut any corners. It has been accelerated, yes, but not by removing parts of the process. Also there is a provision in EU legislation whereby the MHRA is allowed to issue temporary approval for emergency use. But do other countries in the EU have such a provision? I’m not aware if they do. That’s why we are first. We’re lucky in that respect. The vaccine is safe. It’s gone through the same process they all go through.I see Fauci has been pouring cold water on the UK getting the Pfizer vaccine approved, implying that we’ve cut corners whereas the FDA over in the States are more thorough. Is it sour grapes or does he have a point? I’m no expert on all this but I’d have thought if his claims were true then surely we’d have gotten the Oxford/AZ vaccine approved first instead of the Pfizer one.