Coronavirus (OLD)

[joglynne]

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine enters phase 2/3 clinical trial

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotec...clinical-trial

snippet .. Researchers at the University of Oxford have begun enrolling subjects in a phase 2/3 clinical trial of AstraZeneca-partnered COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222. The next stage of the program, which follows a 1,000-subject phase 1, is set to enroll 10,260 people in the U.K. to generate results to support the first shipments to customers in September.

Link courtesy of Kevin.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Antisemitism? Not something to be sorted out "behind the scenes". And nothing to show for his first four days proclamation on the subject.

I suspect the public, who are fickle, haven't noticed him so much (but he's not been a negative distraction) as they have some concerns over Boris right now.

It's behind the scenes partly because the largely Conservative press are focused elsewhere. Just because it's not on the front page of the Telegraph doesn't mean it's not taking place. Anyway, don't want to take this thread off track.

Originally Posted by joglynne

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotec...clinical-trial



Link courtesy of Kevin.

Some expansion on the timeline from the Oxford Vaccine Centre.

https://covid19vaccinetrial.co.uk/ph...rial-explained

When will the results be available?

To assess whether the vaccine works to protect from COVID-19, the statisticians in our team will compare the number of infections in the control group with the number of infections in the vaccinated group. For this purpose, it is necessary for a small number of study participants to develop COVID-19. How quickly we reach the numbers required will depend on the levels of virus transmission in the community. If transmission remains high, we may get enough data in a couple of months to see if the vaccine works, but if transmission levels drop, this could take up to 6 months. Recruitment of those who have a higher chance of being exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is being prioritised, such as frontline healthcare workers, frontline support staff and public-facing key workers, in an effort to capture the efficacy data as quickly as possible.

[Sephiroth]

Looks like consignment to frustrating failure due to good news!

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

My God, and that's just contemplating easing of the restrictions!

Everybody, stop thinking!!

Not sure what happened there, but I never said that about North Linconshire!

[Pierre]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

He's been doing his job and the public have noticed. Be it asking the right questions in PMQ or being restrained in Cummingsgate. And behind the scenes he's been sorting out the issues in his party.

he's been smart, and knows when to keep his mouth shut and lay low.

When the crisis is over he will return to tell how he would have done it so much better.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Pierre

he's been smart, and knows when to keep his mouth shut and lay low.

When the crisis is over he will return to tell how he would have done it so much better.

I think his next steps depend very much on how the return to normality goes. If things go badly, then the country will naturally want an inquisition. If they go well then he will focus on other areas.

Back on topic, please.

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Some expansion on the timeline from the Oxford Vaccine Centre.

https://covid19vaccinetrial.co.uk/ph...rial-explained

Thanks for that Hugh applied for Phase II will let you know how it goes.

[papa smurf]

Coronavirus LIVE updates: No fatalities in two days in 69 trusts - UK reports 115 deaths

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...kdown-22118071

Originally Posted by pip08456

Thanks for that Hugh applied for Phase II will let you know how it goes.

Good luck - I wanted to, but nearest are Sheffield and Hull, and you have to live within a certain distance of each (I don't... ).

Its pretty much normal for the popularity of whoever is in power to fall (and rise again) over their time in power.

Since the election is not until 2024, its really of little significance.

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Good luck - I wanted to, but nearest are Sheffield and Hull, and you have to live within a certain distance of each (I don't... ).

As it is I am within the postcode area. It doesn't mean I'll be picked, just that I've applied.

Due to the urgency I assume I'll get a phone call sometime this coming week.

Lockdown effects could be causing hayfever
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...kdown-22118071

The lack of traffic in the UK due to lockdown may be good news for the environment - but it’s bad news for allergy sufferers, and an expert has explained why.

Hay fever sufferers noticing their allergies seem worse than usual this year are correct, the expert told ITV’s Good Morning Britain.

Dr Hilary Jones has explained a dry month and a lack of pollution from cars during the UK’s coronavirus lockdown has contributed to a particularly severe hay fever season, the Daily Express reports.

Itchy eyes and sneezing have become a fresh hazard for Brits out enjoying the sunshine while keeping a two-metre distance.

I can vouch for this, mine has been dreadful the last 2/3 weeks, often overpowering my tablets.

[Sephiroth]

Schuessler Combination H keeps my Hayfever at bay. Has done for 30 years+. No idea whether they help keep CV away.