Covid - news and views

brue replied on 08/02/2021 13:35

brue

Posted on 08/02/2021 13:35

It's good to hear that members of CT are receiving their vaccinations, good luck to all those yet to have theirs. It seems like a long haul till we get everyone sorted and hear the results of the present vaccines.

I'm leaving this open for non political comments as per the guidelines. Hope you can add your own experiences and thoughts.

My first jab comes up tomorrow, I'm so glad we have research institutions that have got us this far! And I am planning breaks away in the hope of improvements on the horizon.

4 people like this

2362 replies

SeasideBill replied on 11/02/2021 10:47

Member

SeasideBill

Motorhomer

Posted on 11/02/2021 10:47

Report
Like

Content has been removed.

replied on 11/02/2021 10:57

Posted on 11/02/2021 10:35 by JVB66

There was a piece on one of the news channels yesterday concerning the low take up of the vacine by the Asian Bangladesh population and many it seems are taking notice of an Asian "crackpot" on social media who advises that if a steam/ vapour. Inhaler is used it will stop you contracting the virus

Posted on 11/02/2021 10:57

I seem to recall Van Tam saying 80% of hospital staff had taken up he vaccine whilst of those in the BAME group it was around 20%

JVB66 replied on 11/02/2021 11:00

Member

JVB66

Caravanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 10:57 by

I seem to recall Van Tam saying 80% of hospital staff had taken up he vaccine whilst of those in the BAME group it was around 20%

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:00

It seems that is also a problem in care homes that have a High BAME workforce

Tinwheeler replied on 11/02/2021 11:04

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:04

It's the patients / care home residents who are being put at risk by the very people who are caring for them. I'd like to understand the non-vaxers reasoning.

2 people like this

replied on 11/02/2021 11:08

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:08

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

JohnM20 replied on 11/02/2021 11:18

Member

JohnM20

Caravanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:18

I would hate to think that people knowing or believing that many in the BAME community are not having the vaccine would create a "them and us" society. It could set back the great strides that have been made in achieving better race relationships. I sincerely hope not but fear it is possible especially if there was a major outbreak again which was centred on any specific community.

1 person likes this

JVB66 replied on 11/02/2021 11:30

Member

JVB66

Caravanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:30

Report
Like

Content has been removed.

Freddy55 replied on 11/02/2021 11:33

Member

Freddy55

Caravanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:08 by

My daughter works in the NHS alongside nurses who are hesitant to accept the vaccination. Try to understand that

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:33

Fear of needles? I know it’s not rational, but there are folks that dread having a jab.

JVB66 replied on 11/02/2021 11:37

Member

JVB66

Caravanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:18 by JohnM20

I would hate to think that people knowing or believing that many in the BAME community are not having the vaccine would create a "them and us" society. It could set back the great strides that have been made in achieving better race relationships. I sincerely hope not but fear it is possible especially if there was a major outbreak again which was centred on any specific community.

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:37

Sorry but the "Great strides" need to be reciprocal

Tinwheeler replied on 11/02/2021 11:37

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:30 by JVB66
Content has been removed.

Posted on 11/02/2021 11:37

I don't think it matters what nationality the nurses/carers are, JV, as we surely don't want to go down the unpleasant race road. It's the fact that folk who are caring for others are rejecting the vax that is the relevant issue and is both concerning and puzzling.

6 people like this

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now

Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace

Visit Facebook