Cable Forum - Coronavirus (OLD)

Much the opinion of Boris' govt when they ignored scientists and applied lockdown weeks too late, causing many extra deaths.
All a matter of opinion or science or politics ? :rolleyes:

Carth

11-08-2020 10:08

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36046258)

Much the opinion of Boris' govt when they ignored scientists and applied lockdown weeks too late, causing many extra deaths.
All a matter of opinion or science or politics ? :rolleyes:

When you're given three lots of advice from those who are paid to advise, two will have to be placed behind the advice you go with at the time.

If that advice changes a week or two later, then the fault seems predominately with those giving advice, would you not agree? ;)

mrmistoffelees

11-08-2020 10:10

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Given the recent news coming out of Georgia in the US regarding infections amongst school children, I'm still unsure as to how in the UK the science is showing little risk of transmission in students

Not saying that getting children back to school isn't important and of course theres variation in how schools are setup/volume of students.

But for the UK to say risk of transmission between children is low seems at odds with the science from the rest of the world.

Sephiroth

11-08-2020 10:21

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36046269)

You might be right. But isn't the real problem that the science behind children's susceptibility to CV is not at all understood. For example, are we talking about US children being more obese making the more prone to infection?

Common sense tells me that anyone can be a carrier, whether or not they show symptoms. Accordingly behaviour and hygeine measures need to be put into place at the school. If we don't open the schools, we might as well all go home.

Pierre

11-08-2020 10:52

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36046269)

It's a risk I'm willing to take.

We've had BLM protests with thousands congregating together.
We've had hot weather with thousands congregating together.
We've had pubs/Clubs open for weeks with thousands congregating together.

we've seen no discernible rise in infections and no second spike/ wave.

so let's get on with it.

Hugh	11-08-2020 11:00

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36046278)

It's a risk I'm willing to take.

We've had BLM protests with thousands congregating together.
We've had hot weather with thousands congregating together.
We've had pubs/Clubs open for weeks with thousands congregating together.

we've seen no discernible rise in infections and no second spike/ wave.

so let's get on with it.

1andrew1

11-08-2020 11:03

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36046278)

I thought Preston was locked down recently due to a rise in infections from people congregating together?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-53706436

Pierre

11-08-2020 11:30

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Absolutely,

you're all expendable for my convenience.

mrmistoffelees

11-08-2020 11:43

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36046272)

You highlight my point, if we don't understand children's susceptibility (which we appear not to considering the conflicting evidence) then how is the science showing that it's safe for them to return?

I don't believe that a persons weight influences their chances of catching the virus, more so that it potentially increases the severity of the infection.

US schools seem to be faring to a degree better than UK schools in terms of remote teaching. However since I've only spoken to friends and staff in NYC, MSP & SF that's more than likely a disjointed picture.

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36046281)

Absolutely,

you're all expendable for my convenience.

How's your self isolation going? Or, did you get the test (for your wife iirc) ?[COLOR="Silver"]

Thankfully, in reality your significance is much like the rest of us. little to none.

Pierre

11-08-2020 12:02

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36046280)

I thought Preston was locked down recently due to a rise in infections from people congregating together?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-53706436

yes and extra restrictions in Yorkshire and Manchester based on naff all.

The Preston example you cite.

The infection rate has "jumped" from 0.022% to a whopping 0.043%

What's missing in this "pandemic" is a little perspective.

Cases have remained below 1000 since 27th June. Which is below 0.0015% of population consistently for over a month.

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36046282)

How's your self isolation going? Or, did you get the test (for your wife iirc)

Thankfully, in reality your significance is much like the rest of us. little to none.

No, she was fine after a couple of days just a summer cold, Cough and sore throat...............or was it? we'll never know.

Sephiroth

11-08-2020 12:12

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I'm happy that they're clamping down on apparently small increases.
Before you know what you've got an epidemic on your hands.

Pierre

11-08-2020 12:17

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36046293)

I'm happy that they're clamping down on apparently small increases.
Before you know what you've got an epidemic on your hands.

Absolutely, and long may it continue until we're through this.

My overall point being that there is no reason not to open schools.

1andrew1

11-08-2020 13:52

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Coronavirus: Putin says vaccine has been approved for use

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said a locally developed vaccine for Covid-19 has been given regulatory approval after less than two months of testing on humans.

Mr Putin said the vaccine had passed all the required checks, adding that his daughter had already been given it.

Officials have said they have plans to start mass vaccination in October.

Experts have raised concerns about the speed of Russia's work, suggesting that researchers might be cutting corners.

Amid fears that safety could have been compromised, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged Russia last week to follow international guidelines for producing a vaccine against Covid-19.

On Tuesday, the WHO said it had been in talks with Russian authorities about undertaking a review of the vaccine.

Currently, the Russian vaccine is not among the WHO's list of six vaccines that have reached phase three clinical trials, which involve more widespread testing in humans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53735718

Pierre

11-08-2020 13:54

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53735718

I think I'll leave it for a while Vlad.

mrmistoffelees

11-08-2020 14:06

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Coming back to the schoole side of things....

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politi...pread-22502202

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36046294)

Absolutely, and long may it continue until we're through this.

My overall point being that there is no reason not to open schools.

Or is there, you may have a point with primary schools, however, secondary schools the path seems to be a bit more unclear

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