COVID - general discussion - Temp Locked

As you no doubt know, the English lockdown is now in force. I would expect the number of infections to now be in decline, as was the case back in March. Given the general lack of response by the public in recent times, I’m guessing the effect won’t be as good as it should be. Still, no doubt in my mind that it’s the right way to go.

Since the mutated virus got into this area our grand daughter (working in Tesco before UNI return?) has noticed a lot less "i am exempt" persons (the same) that are now wearing masks

These are the same questions that have occurred to me.  Children may be resistant to the effects of the virus, but they are not immune to infection and will be carriers who then infect people with whom they come into contact,  It is my belief that children and students could be the reason why infection rates have risen despite the tier restrictions.  These groups do not rigidly follow social distancing because their naturally youthful excitement causes them to forget to follow the rules. So, for example, a class of 25-30 children come together from a wide area of homes, over a few days a percentage become infected, and then they carry that infection back to their families at home.

At present we do not know how long the vaccination will last before a booster is needed.   We do not know if, once given, the same type of vaccine must be given for future boosters.  With the virus rapidly mutating, could an existing vaccination become prematurely ineffective well before a booster vaccination is due?

The vaccines may have been produced and tested very quickly, but how well they perform and for how long they are effective can only be determined by evaluation in the longer term.  So it is probable that some degree of restrictive caution could be necessary for a significant time into the future.   Hello new world!

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At present we do not know how long the vaccination will last before a booster is needed.   We do not know if, once given, the same type of vaccine must be given for future boosters.  With the virus rapidly mutating, could an existing vaccination become prematurely ineffective well before a booster vaccination is due?

There has been some evidence from a study done at one of the hospital trusts where they have analysed data from the hospital staff testing regime. This is based on naturally acquired antibodies from those previously infected by comparing data from march/April with that from October/ November. I know of no reason why antibodies acquired from a vaccine should not produce similar results as in previous Corvid viruses . The paper is up for peer review at present and to be released in hard copy near the end of January.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3kQoyCCLmY

 

Population and customer volumes could be involved

Is there a plan to eventually vaccinate younger adults, and children?

 

As things stand at present, children will not be vaccinated.

 

I'm not sure if many of you have seen this figures for testing but they really surprised me.

Number of tests per million population;

USA    783,838

I thought that was unbelievable but the figure for the UK is higher at   832,473. Considering we probably only know one or two people who have had a test there must be tens of thousands/millions who have had numerous test. I realise front line workers, teachers etc are regularly tested but I'm still surprised at the figures.

My MIL who is in hospital, has been since before Christmas, caught covid-19 in hospital, is tested every 2 days, only because they cant kick her out until she gives a negative result

Our postman has been missing since Christmas, when he handed over the mail today OH asked if he's enjoyed his break but unfortunately his family had Covid, all now recovered....we took the mail carefully!