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Originally Posted by Pierre
Fair enough, but therefore give it time before you make decisions on restrictions.
You can’t make policy that affects your freedoms on “ guesswork”
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Well, look at the number of confirmed omicron cases in the UK and then realise the actual number is much higher.
It is suspected to be more transmissible than Delta, so will more likely outcompete it.
It is suspected to be able to evade vaccine immunity.
It is suspected to be able to evade immunity from previous infection.
(though with the latter two points this is going to be partial but no doubt significant).
It is suspected to be a milder illness, though the data is not known as to how much and how much this will affect hospitalisations.
There is enough cause for the WHO to designate it a VOC
There is enough evidence for community transmission i.e. confirmed cases from people who have no links to the affected areas in Africa
There is a possibility that this will cause a high number of infection within days which may lead to a hospitalisation level which could overwhelm the available capacity
By the time you have seen this effect it is probably too late.
I don't see the issue in actions which won't massively affect a lot of people.
Yes chin diapers are annoying but they do have a mild at the most conservative estimate, effect on transmission.
Vax passes at least ensure people have some protection even if it's minimal and let's face it it's in your interests to protect yourself and get the vaccine
If these actions reduce transmission whilst the full facts are determined it could stop the infections etc spiralling out of control. If it's not going to work, they should and probably will relax them.