Rev Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Nice joke in the last Private Eye. Swede's are relieved the 2m distance rule has been relaxed, and they can go back to keeping 5m away from each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 29 minutes ago, Eddie said: It seems to indicate quite the opposite. Anyway, I just read something hilarious (ok, I thought it was funny), regarding Trump's physician reassuring the world that he is a god amongst men: The report from Dr Conley said: "His physical exam and vital signs, including oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, all remain stable and in normal range." It added: "The president's labs demonstrated detectable levels of SARS-CoV-2-IgG antibodies on Monday October 5th." Er, what the hell do you think that he was treated with when he went into hospital? A Big Mac and a KFC family bucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Local lockdowns in Bury, Burnley and Bolton haven't actually stopped the rise in cases at all, and in fact they've continued to grow since the measures were put in place. What's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marriot Ram99 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I was watching an interview with a professor on Channel 4 news earlier on and he was saying that unless the vaccine we eventually get is perfect and gives long term immunity, all these lock downs are pointless and we are just kicking the can down the road and spreading out the rate of deaths but not making much difference. He also argued herd immunity was good among the younger population and that long term it will be beneficial. Interesting take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Van Wolfie said: Nottinghamshire about to join them? 3 hours ago, jimmyp said: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/coronavirus-rates-fall-leicester-despite-4579593 Build a fire, Build a fire put... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Sooooo. I'm fit, healthy, 32. Basically, no chance of dying from Covid. Say a vaccine comes out. It's obviously been rushed, not tested to the absolute standard of a normal vaccine. What would you do? Get the vaccine, knowing you probably don't need it, or wait to see if there are any mass side effects? Do we think the vaccine, if there ever is one, will be mandatory? This isn't some anti-vaccine conspiracy like some will try and twist it into. Just a question millions of us will probably ask ourselves towards the end of next year. Obviously, if we do all have the vaccine, our lives go back to normal quicker. Or should do anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Norman said: Sooooo. I'm fit, healthy, 32. Basically, no chance of dying from Covid. Say a vaccine comes out. It's obviously been rushed, not tested to the absolute standard of a normal vaccine. What would you do? Get the vaccine, knowing you probably don't need it, or wait to see if there are any mass side effects? Do we think the vaccine, if there ever is one, will be mandatory? This isn't some anti-vaccine conspiracy like some will try and twist it into. Just a question millions of us will probably ask ourselves towards the end of next year. Obviously, if we do all have the vaccine, our lives go back to normal quicker. Or should do anyway. I'm not taking the vaccine. There is more danger of side effects from it, than is to me of covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: Build a fire, Build a fire put... Off topic and crass remark. I would have hid it but was laughing too much and hit Quote instead. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Andicis said: I'm not taking the vaccine. There is more danger of side effects from it, than is to me of covid. Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. How many millions of people will be thinking the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Norman said: Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. How many millions of people will be thinking the same? Every single young person I know. My brother has covid at the minute, just got his positive test result back today, he can't smell or taste, but says the rest of the symptoms are more mild than a cold for him. I'll take my chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, Norman said: Sooooo. I'm fit, healthy, 32. Basically, no chance of dying from Covid. Say a vaccine comes out. It's obviously been rushed, not tested to the absolute standard of a normal vaccine. What would you do? Get the vaccine, knowing you probably don't need it, or wait to see if there are any mass side effects? Do we think the vaccine, if there ever is one, will be mandatory? This isn't some anti-vaccine conspiracy like some will try and twist it into. Just a question millions of us will probably ask ourselves towards the end of next year. Obviously, if we do all have the vaccine, our lives go back to normal quicker. Or should do anyway. I'm reasonably fit, healthy apart from slightly raised blood pressure, 60, Basically a small chance of dying of Covid. I won't be taking the vaccine but i believe there will be a concerted effort to make it mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 33 minutes ago, Andicis said: Local lockdowns in Bury, Burnley and Bolton haven't actually stopped the rise in cases at all, and in fact they've continued to grow since the measures were put in place. What's the point? Do you actually think that there would be fewer cases without the restrictions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Some posters have said that, given the choice, they wouldn't have a vaccine if one became available on the basis that the chance of catching Covid is small and even if it happened, the likelihood the symptoms would probably be quite mild. There seems to be little thought, other than how it might affect them personally, about the potential effect on people they may come into contact with - people more vulnerable than themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Some posters have said that, given the choice, they wouldn't have a vaccine if one became available on the basis that the chance of catching Covid is small and even if it happened, the likelihood the symptoms would probably be quite mild. There seems to be little thought, other than how it might affect them personally, about the potential effect on people they may come into contact with - people more vulnerable than themselves. I have no problem with people wishing to catch it in order to 'get it over with' - provided they do so in a manner where they can only pass it on to other like-minded individuals. Sure, some of them will suffer, a few may suffer long-term consequences, and some may even die, but they can do so safe in the knowledge that they 'took one for the team'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Some posters have said that, given the choice, they wouldn't have a vaccine if one became available on the basis that the chance of catching Covid is small and even if it happened, the likelihood the symptoms would probably be quite mild. There seems to be little thought, other than how it might affect them personally, about the potential effect on people they may come into contact with - people more vulnerable than themselves. Quite the ducking leap there, mate. On the basis that a vaccine is available, you'd think the vulnerable would be first up and would accept it. Therefore, not really something to consider when deciding for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 58 minutes ago, Norman said: Sooooo. I'm fit, healthy, 32. Basically, no chance of dying from Covid. Say a vaccine comes out. It's obviously been rushed, not tested to the absolute standard of a normal vaccine. What would you do? Get the vaccine, knowing you probably don't need it, or wait to see if there are any mass side effects? Do we think the vaccine, if there ever is one, will be mandatory? This isn't some anti-vaccine conspiracy like some will try and twist it into. Just a question millions of us will probably ask ourselves towards the end of next year. Obviously, if we do all have the vaccine, our lives go back to normal quicker. Or should do anyway. Don't worry, you won't be getting one anyway ? https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-vaccine-head-less-than-half-of-the-uk-population-could-get-vaccinated-12090472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 36 minutes ago, Eddie said: Do you actually think that there would be fewer cases without the restrictions? No - but if lockdown doesn't stop cases rising, we're killing the economy for little to no benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 44 minutes ago, Andicis said: Every single young person I know. My brother has covid at the minute, just got his positive test result back today, he can't smell or taste, but says the rest of the symptoms are more mild than a cold for him. I'll take my chances. In that case, you might want to make sure that your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles et al are all aware of your stance and steer well clear of you, at least until they themselves have had the chance to get vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, maxjam said: Don't worry, you won't be getting one anyway ? https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-vaccine-head-less-than-half-of-the-uk-population-could-get-vaccinated-12090472 30 million adults from a total population of 67 million. No under 18s getting it. Which means 30 million out of about 53 million adults will be getting it? Sounds better to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, 86 Schmokes & a Pancake said: In that case, you might want to make sure that your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles et al are all aware of your stance and steer well clear of you, at least until they themselves have had the chance to get vaccinated. Not going to go home until Christmas anyhow, but by ''I'll take my chances'' I mean, I'd rather take my chances without a vaccine. As much as I moan and groan about the rules, I have actually been sticking to them as of present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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