Thread: Coronavirus
View Single Post
Old 06-12-2021, 19:20   #276
jfman
Architect of Ideas
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 11,146
jfman has a nice shiny star
jfman has a nice shiny star
Re: Coronavirus

Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
Why are you so sure that the vaccinations won’t work? Do you have any evidence for this inexplicable view?
There’s nothing inexplicable about it, OB.

Why do you think the rush to boost and extend eligibility? The JCVI didn’t need 3 months to make a decision on that one.

These aren’t chance actions - they are conscious choices based on the analysis of the emerging data available. The data already supported waning efficacy vs Delta. Omicron has mutations linked to vaccine escape in both Beta and (I think) Gamma. Vaccine manufacturers themselves acknowledge this the question is just how much.

Bear in mind Delta knocked a chunk off of the vaccine efficacy vs Delta. What would be inexplicable is to assume that Omicron wouldn’t even if there was no scientific data that it does.

There’s no reason to sit back, do nothing and hope for the best. The question marks are what to do, and when.

If you genuinely believe there’s nothing in this, and this time believe that the Government will push through regardless despite scientific advice and do nothing, then I’m happy to leave it there rather than go around in circles because we won’t agree.

Last edited by jfman; 06-12-2021 at 19:32.
jfman is offline   Reply With Quote