Covid - news and views

brue replied on 08/02/2021 13:35

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.

 

LLM replied on 17/02/2021 11:26

Posted on 17/02/2021 11:11 by SeasideBill

Gotta say, some of our European friends are being a bit churlish about vaccines....talking down the Astra Zeneca jab, seemingly because the British got their act together in terms of risk, investment, manufacturing, approval and roll-out. 

Posted on 17/02/2021 11:26

I agree but I think there is also another factor coming into play.  All except the OAZ vaccine are being sold to make a profit.  The OAZ is sold at cost.  Overtime that will undermine the profitability of the other companies.  

Takethedogalong replied on 17/02/2021 11:32

Posted on 17/02/2021 11:32

It must be a logistical nightmare at times, and now entering overdrive as lots of those with a delayed second dose will be coming up to “due dates” next month. I hope that things continue well. Brief conversation with my jabber last week, she said our town seemed to be doing well, it had exceeded her expectations in terms of take up, organisation and general roll out.

More worryingly, I keep looking our our area statistics, and it’s bouncing around within certain parameters, never quite getting below a certain point, before it yoyo’s up again. Only a matter of around 10 cases per 100,000, but stubbornly staying put. Not that high compared with lots of other places, just not as good as it should be in terms of the lockdown. No real idea why.....at least not documented.

LLM replied on 17/02/2021 11:58

Posted on 17/02/2021 10:13 by scoutman

On well, today's the day! Off to get my jab soon.. It's a 40 mile round trip, I will have to visit a filling station for the first time since well before Christmas. So much to remember, what side is the filler cap, what happens when I put the car in 5th gear, etc. Wish me luck folks ( not the jab, got no worries on that score). 

Posted on 17/02/2021 11:58

Take a quick detour around Barnard Castle to check out your eyesight and practice you driving skills wink.  Running over those directing you at the carpark is not helpful laughing.  The paperwork is horrendous yell.

JVB66 replied on 17/02/2021 12:01

Posted on 17/02/2021 12:01

We are still quite High with 248per hundred thousand, I think BJ has a real problem come next week

scoutman replied on 17/02/2021 14:49

Posted on 17/02/2021 10:13 by scoutman

On well, today's the day! Off to get my jab soon.. It's a 40 mile round trip, I will have to visit a filling station for the first time since well before Christmas. So much to remember, what side is the filler cap, what happens when I put the car in 5th gear, etc. Wish me luck folks ( not the jab, got no worries on that score). 

Posted on 17/02/2021 14:49

All done, very efficient from arrival, through check in to jab no more than 10 mins add on 15 mins post jab waiting 25 mins max. Well done NHS. Can't say the same about filling the car with fuel. Having not been opened for about 2 months the central locking on the fuel flap would not open, result, visit to dealership to sort out. The locking pin required lubrication, a few squirts with wd40 and jobs a good one.

Bakers2 replied on 17/02/2021 16:36

Posted on 17/02/2021 16:36

I'm done 😀. Had the AstraZeneca jab, didnt feel it go in, nomwait after jab either. All very efficient. Another step down the path.......

replied on 17/02/2021 17:34

Posted on 17/02/2021 16:36 by Bakers2

I'm done 😀. Had the AstraZeneca jab, didnt feel it go in, nomwait after jab either. All very efficient. Another step down the path.......

Posted on 17/02/2021 17:34

The more that get the jab the better. I know that OH (Fliss) is worried about infection but I am not and never have been. She had been on at me for a few weeks to get onto my GP about getting the injection as I have other health issues. 

As long as they are being taken up I really did not care who had them but, for me, the more working folk the better. 

replied on 17/02/2021 17:56

Posted on 17/02/2021 17:45 by Wherenext

Are you fully recovered today Easy T?

Posted on 17/02/2021 17:56

Well Monday I had a 2 hour sleep in the day and 12 hours at night, Tuesday the same. I could happily have gone for a lie down today but had a job to do on the oil level sender unit for the heating. By the time that was sorted a bit too late in the day. So still a bit more weary than normal I suspect. Left shoulder still a little stiff but nothing tragic. Normally I sleep 7 hours a night so definitely longer asleep but not a hardship. wink

Must rouse from my seat and cook dinner. Small boiled potatoes, pan fried salmon and asparagus so not difficult.

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