Coronavirus - Page 425

RichardCoulter · 07-07-2021, 20:17

Get set to have to pay for your lateral flow tests:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...JgscJEQc8cy2q0

Anyone know how much they cost?

**Maggy** · 07-07-2021, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Pierre

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, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre

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.

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, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh

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"…

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

Pierre · 07-07-2021, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh

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"…

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

It’s perverse really.

jfman · 08-07-2021, 02:26

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Originally Posted by Pierre

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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Quote:

Originally Posted by pip08456

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, 04:21

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Many places now demand to see the green tick.

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

pip08456 · 08-07-2021, 19:12

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

Some Britons crave permanent pandemic lockdown

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

OLD BOY · 08-07-2021, 20:08

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?

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

TheDaddy · 08-07-2021, 21:03

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

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?

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

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, 21:09

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, 21:14

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

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

Yep, they’ve been flawless so far.

Mr K · 08-07-2021, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Pierre

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, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Mr K

Scientists can only advise

Yes, they can give bad advice.

pip08456 · 08-07-2021, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr K

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.

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