Covid - news and views

brue replied on 08/02/2021 13:35

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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.

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JVB66 replied on 11/02/2021 21:53

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Posted on 11/02/2021 18:04 by brue

Oh I'm all for a bit of handwashing JVB, I think we've had it said to us for years!

Posted on 11/02/2021 21:53

Its the hand wringing by some that is much more prevalent now

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 11/02/2021 22:59

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Posted on 11/02/2021 21:35 by nelliethehooker

But how can you do just that, as those idiots will believe what they want to believe, not what is in fact the truth, regardless of by whom and how many times it is said that the vaccine is working?

Posted on 11/02/2021 22:59

The same way they stopped 72% of fake news in the USA, ban the fake news spreaders👍🏻

Freddy55 replied on 11/02/2021 23:21

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Posted on 11/02/2021 22:59 by Rocky 2 buckets

The same way they stopped 72% of fake news in the USA, ban the fake news spreaders👍🏻

Posted on 11/02/2021 23:21

Interesting. I was watching some Sunday morning politics show, a kind of forum with different sections of society airing their views. The subject was social media, and whether or not it should be allowed to be a platform for alternative views. There was of course someone who wanted to uphold ‘freedom of speech’ etc. Personally, I think freedom of speech ain’t all it’s cracked up to be, but where do you draw the line?

Whittakerr replied on 12/02/2021 00:00

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Posted on 11/02/2021 21:48 by nelliethehooker

However, at the current rate of vaccination world wide, to get to 75% coverage it's going to take about 6.5 yrs. Think of all the adaptation of the virus that will occur over that period of time. Can every country stop those that are infected in a country that's not had an effective vaccination programme from bringing the disease in?

Posted on 12/02/2021 00:00

I don't know if 6.5 years is right or wrong, however the current rate of vaccination worldwide will, i have no doubt increase when more vaccines are approved and licensed and vaccine production is at it's maximum, and also when the majority of the first world countries have vaccinated the bulk of their populations and start to support other countries.

I'm not saying this approach is right or wrong, it's just what will happen. So I'm sure it will be less than the 6.5 year prediction you have stated.

Freddy55 replied on 12/02/2021 00:18

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Posted on 12/02/2021 00:00 by Whittakerr

I don't know if 6.5 years is right or wrong, however the current rate of vaccination worldwide will, i have no doubt increase when more vaccines are approved and licensed and vaccine production is at it's maximum, and also when the majority of the first world countries have vaccinated the bulk of their populations and start to support other countries.

I'm not saying this approach is right or wrong, it's just what will happen. So I'm sure it will be less than the 6.5 year prediction you have stated.

Posted on 12/02/2021 00:18

From a selfish point of view, I’m sure that we (in this country) will get on top of it. However, as new variants of the virus arrive, will the less well-off be able to keep up? We are fortunate in this country, in that we have advanced genome technology and are able to identify new strains quite/relatively quickly. I hope I’m wrong, but given global politics, I fear this virus is going to be prevalent for quite some time yet, with the poorest bearing the brunt.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 12/02/2021 08:14

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Posted on 11/02/2021 23:21 by Freddy55

Interesting. I was watching some Sunday morning politics show, a kind of forum with different sections of society airing their views. The subject was social media, and whether or not it should be allowed to be a platform for alternative views. There was of course someone who wanted to uphold ‘freedom of speech’ etc. Personally, I think freedom of speech ain’t all it’s cracked up to be, but where do you draw the line?

Posted on 12/02/2021 08:14

When it becomes contrary to the Law F👍🏻. Giving out someone’s address to foment a vigilante attack-illegal, Racism-illegal. Pointing out someone is stupid & you don’t like them-not nice but not illegal, disagreeing with someone vehemently but respectfully-not illegal. It’s all out there in law. Freedom of speech is important but our freedom to live peacefully & away from danger is more important.

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brue replied on 12/02/2021 09:04

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Posted on 11/02/2021 20:02 by Wherenext

Glad to hear that they've started on the 65+ group. I have underlying health problems but these seemed to have been ignored all the way along. Didn't mind so much as I didn't want to be tied down to shielding so we have just taken extra care but could do with one soon. I'll just have to wait for Betsi Cadwaladr to shift themselves.

Posted on 12/02/2021 09:04

Will you be able to have the vaccination WN if it's offered? I see Wales is slightly ahead in it's programme but it sounds like N Wales is still on catch up?

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Posted on 12/02/2021 09:37

The boss of the Countess of Chester Hospital has hailed the news that tocilizumab – a drug used to treat arthritis – can help save the lives of severely ill coronavirus patients.

UK clinical trials show tocilizumab reduced the risk of death by 14% for patients on oxygen on top of benefits from dexamethasone

It also reduced the time spent in hospital by 5 days when used for patients on oxygen and in addition to the corticosteroid dexamethasone.

The roll-out of this treatment could also contribute significantly towards reducing pressures on hospitals over the coming weeks and months.

http://www.deeside.com/countess-of-chester-boss-really-significant-news-that-arthritis-drug-tocilizumab-cuts-deaths-from-covid/

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JVB66 replied on 12/02/2021 10:26

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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 12/02/2021 10:26

Update on the use of nebulizers' ,it has been found that the outbreak at a quarantine hotel in Melbourne has been traced to a nebulizer being used ,which has now envoked the latest lockdown