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Old 27-05-2021, 21:44   #5394
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Re: Coronavirus

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Originally Posted by Mad Max View Post
Do the figures that we have just now, with the low hospitalisations, the vaccine rollout, not give you at least a wee glimmer of optimism?
Australian estimates put the R number of the Indian variant somewhere between 7 and 8. The numbers fully vaccinated will dent that somewhat but at 60% efficacy there’s enough vulnerable 60+ (or under with underlying health issues) year olds still susceptible for the NHS to be overwhelmed quickly if we open everything back up with no restrictions.
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