Cable Forum - Coronavirus

But if you’re vaccinated:

A) you’re unlikely to get seriously ill

B) your ability to transmit the virus is cut by half after one dose

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56904993

So if your argument is that 90%+ overwhelming majority of the population should wear masks for a tiny % of people that can’t or won’t be vaccinated.

Well that’s a pretty warped stance to take.

Can't means vulnerable and that's whom I aim to protect.

Hugh	07-07-2021 21:00

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36085583)

Once again, you take a binary approach - all or nothing…

In the U.K. population, half have had only one dose - that half have an over 50% chance of catching Covid (51%-62%, according to your link); and the link isn’t about the Delta Variant, which is much more infectious.

So if your argument that over 50% of the U.K. population should risk a higher than average chance of getting Covid

"Well that’s a pretty warped stance to take"…

pip08456

07-07-2021 22:16

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36085590)

The population of the UK is 66.65 million. 45.5 have recieved at least one dose.

Pierre

07-07-2021 22:51

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36085590)

The youth of this country have paid a high a price to protect the elderly.

It’s perverse really.

jfman

08-07-2021 01:26

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36085599)

The youth of this country have paid a high a price to protect the elderly.

It’s perverse really.

Haha yes it is. If only we could make it up to them and reduce their risk some way.

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36085594)

The population of the UK is 66.65 million. 45.5 have recieved at least one dose.

And the AstraZeneca ones they might well have not bothered.

Paul	08-07-2021 03:21

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36085551)

My phone doesn't do the app so I have no need to delete it.:cool:

My phone doesnt do any apps, or even have internet (or wifi) at all.

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36085558)

Many places now demand to see the green tick.

They can "demand" all they want, you can guess my reply ;)

pip08456

08-07-2021 18:12

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Hey jfman, have you had your bots at work again?:D

Some Britons crave permanent pandemic lockdown

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...6&d=1625764303

https://www.economist.com/britain/20...demic-lockdown

OLD BOY

08-07-2021 19:08

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Seems like the 100,000 infections per day forecast was way off beam. The rate of increase of infections has slowed for six days in a row.

Should we panic at the thought that things may return to normal soon? :p:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...h-day-row.html

TheDaddy

08-07-2021 20:03

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You see the letter in The Lancet from scientists and health experts calling the governments early lifting of restrictions dangerous and unethical with the potential to create a generation afflicted with chronic health problems and disabilities? Still what do they know

Carth

08-07-2021 20:09

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I think the opening of a fast food outlet on every street corner has already created a generation afflicted with chronic health problems and disabilities.

Still, what do I know ;)

Pierre

08-07-2021 20:14

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36085695)

Yep, they’ve been flawless so far.

Mr K	08-07-2021 20:23

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36085700)

Yep, they’ve been flawless so far.

Scientists can only advise, unfortunately its been politicians making the decisions. Not to prepare for a predicted pandemic, not to invest in PPE, not to invest in the NHS, ignore their own advice and get covid themselves and expect everyone to follow the rules that they don't. Scientists aren't to blame for the UK having the highest death toll in Europe.

Pierre

08-07-2021 20:32

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36085701)

Scientists can only advise

Yes, they can give bad advice.

pip08456

08-07-2021 20:32

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