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.

 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 08/02/2021 20:06

Posted on 08/02/2021 19:57 by Bakers2

Anyone aged 70 and over living in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland not yet jabbed are asked to call 119 to arrange a jab. NOT Wales who will still be contacted.

I should be in the next group.

OH had his, vunerable, had a card with vaccine details on it. No rate for 2nd jab.

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:06

He’ll be contacted before 3 months I read, maximum efficacy. . .Go Mr B2πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Tinwheeler replied on 08/02/2021 20:09

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:06 by Rocky 2 buckets

He’ll be contacted before 3 months I read, maximum efficacy. . .Go Mr B2πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:09

The 3 months will also allow a bit of time for testing whether the 2nd vax should be the same brand or whether mix and match is better πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Wherenext replied on 08/02/2021 20:12

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:12

Mrs WN drew my attention to something.

From NBC news (she likes to keep abreast of matters over the pond). Apparently there were protestors outside the arena in Tampa Bay, Florida last night where the Super Bowl was being played. The protestors carried banners staring that "Vaccines result in Injury and Death".

There does come a time when free speech is misused to the detriment of the vast majority of a nations populace and this surely is one of those.

We have our very own "free speech, Magna Carta" types over here.

I saw a report over the weekend which stated that as many as 3,500,000 people in the UK are Covid deniers or sceptics. Obviously the figure was extrapolated from a survey but nevertheless it does seem rather a lot.

Bakers2 replied on 08/02/2021 20:25

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:09 by Tinwheeler

The 3 months will also allow a bit of time for testing whether the 2nd vax should be the same brand or whether mix and match is better πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:25

Yes my thoughts too. I've noted the date, on our b/f system. Wow that dates me brought forward system...... so if hes not heard I can chase.it was at our GP so I even have a direct number πŸ˜‰

Wherenext replied on 08/02/2021 20:30

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:30

MiL was given her second appointment when she had her first, for 11 weeks time. Presumably to allow a week just in case there are problems with vaccines or MiL.

nelliethehooker replied on 08/02/2021 20:44

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:44

OH will have had her 1st jab 5 weeks by tomorrow, and I mine by next Tuesday, but neither of us have a date for our second one although it should be before the end of March. With that in mind, and the prospect of a relaxation of restrictions after Easter we've booked a number of sites for an extended trip.

It was a year ago tomorrow that storm Ciara struck, and we were on a CL at Kings Lynn at the time. We are thankful we are not there at the moment during storm Darcy, as we may well have been, so there's something to be said for the present lockdown!!

 

 

Bakers2 replied on 08/02/2021 20:55

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:44 by nelliethehooker

OH will have had her 1st jab 5 weeks by tomorrow, and I mine by next Tuesday, but neither of us have a date for our second one although it should be before the end of March. With that in mind, and the prospect of a relaxation of restrictions after Easter we've booked a number of sites for an extended trip.

It was a year ago tomorrow that storm Ciara struck, and we were on a CL at Kings Lynn at the time. We are thankful we are not there at the moment during storm Darcy, as we may well have been, so there's something to be said for the present lockdown!!

 

 

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:55

Every cloud........... You certainly wouldn't want to be in the east at the moment without full protective gear πŸ˜±β„πŸŒ¬πŸŒ¬β„

nelliethehooker replied on 08/02/2021 21:30

Posted on 08/02/2021 20:55 by Bakers2

Every cloud........... You certainly wouldn't want to be in the east at the moment without full protective gear πŸ˜±β„πŸŒ¬πŸŒ¬β„

Posted on 08/02/2021 21:30

We always have plenty of protective year with us, but perhaps we would have to wear it all at the same time.laughing

robsail replied on 08/02/2021 21:39

Posted on 08/02/2021 21:39

My OH and Son got their first jab and got presented with their appointments for 2nd jabs. 

Just had the 2nd snowplough of the night, must be in for a drastic snow fall! Home Ventilation nurse is due to visit tomorrow,  will he make it?

DavidKlyne replied on 08/02/2021 22:14

Posted on 08/02/2021 22:14

When we booked online we had the option to book our second appointments at the same time, which we did. The only issue with doing it that way is that if the site is busy you might have to make several attempts at making your booking as the site does not "reserve" the dates inputted until you press the confirm button. For us that meant getting two appointments hours apart. However our experience of the first vaccinations last Saturday was that they are willing to let you in together so no delay or waiting around. It might be different if you go to one of the mega centres?

David

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