PussEKatt Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 The number of deaths here in W.A. can be counted on the fingers of one hand ( and you would still have some fingers left over ) IMHO thats why people here are being so complacent.They think this situation is going to last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 COVID: Three quarters of under-50s in hospital with coronavirus are unvaccinated, figures reveal Most coronavirus-related deaths among younger people also happened to those who had not received their first dose. Everyone aged 16 and over in the UK is able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and a booster programme is also expected to be unveiled at some point this month https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/covid-three-quarters-of-under-50s-in-hospital-with-coronavirus-are-unvaccinated-figures-reveal-12398321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2021 Just now, Rugeley Villa said: COVID: Three quarters of under-50s in hospital with coronavirus are unvaccinated, figures reveal Most coronavirus-related deaths among younger people also happened to those who had not received their first dose. Everyone aged 16 and over in the UK is able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and a booster programme is also expected to be unveiled at some point this month https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/covid-three-quarters-of-under-50s-in-hospital-with-coronavirus-are-unvaccinated-figures-reveal-12398321 My worry is that if the cases shoot up (which may well happen, we're not entirely there yet but just look at Scotland) then that 25% going into hospital could very well place a huge strain on the NHS yet again . Not that we have much wriggle room as it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Rugeley Villa said: COVID: Three quarters of under-50s in hospital with coronavirus are unvaccinated, figures reveal Most coronavirus-related deaths among younger people also happened to those who had not received their first dose. Everyone aged 16 and over in the UK is able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and a booster programme is also expected to be unveiled at some point this month https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/covid-three-quarters-of-under-50s-in-hospital-with-coronavirus-are-unvaccinated-figures-reveal-12398321 Over 42000 cases today, the effects of the vaccines are starting to wane as well in those that got vaccinated early. The booster cant come soon enough but are the percentages taking it going to be as high as with the first two doses. Worrying times still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) I must have posted before the official number of cases was released. It is quite worrying, especially when you see the number of people being admitted to hospital increasing, as well as the number of people on ventilators. We're far short of the peak we saw in January mind and it is a much slower rate of increase (currently). UK Gov Coronavirus Healthcare Edited September 3, 2021 by trekka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2021 If you want an eye-opener, according to the Government dashboard, the Glasgow City region had 6167 cases in the week up to 29th August (an increase of 2569). What the fudge is going on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 The vaccines are doing a great job. Maybe not the golden egg we was hoping for, but are we being unrealistic? Most places and people are going back to normal now regarding restrictions so cases will obviously be going up. Without the vaccines far more people would be dying and needing hospital treatment . I’ve just read they are trying to push through legislations for the winter as it’s looks like we may have to go into lockdown again or some form of lockdown . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, trekka said: My worry is that if the cases shoot up (which may well happen, we're not entirely there yet but just look at Scotland) then that 25% going into hospital could very well place a huge strain on the NHS yet again . Not that we have much wriggle room as it is. I think we’ll need restrictions to help hospitals out as we head towards Christmas . You’ll then have the anti vaccine brigade saying what’s the point of the vaccines then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, trekka said: If you want an eye-opener, according to the Government dashboard, the Glasgow City region had 6167 cases in the week up to 29th August (an increase of 2569). What the fudge is going on there? schools go back earlier in Scotland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, PaulC said: The booster cant come soon enough You mean the one that they haven't decided that we're having yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 27 minutes ago, trekka said: If you want an eye-opener, according to the Government dashboard, the Glasgow City region had 6167 cases in the week up to 29th August (an increase of 2569). What the fudge is going on there? What’s that per 100,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, bickster said: You mean the one that they haven't decided that we're having yet Thought it was being rolled out by the end of the month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, bickster said: schools go back earlier in Scotland Yes, Scotland’s spike started exactly at the point Scottish schools reopened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2021 Just now, PaulC said: Thought it was being rolled out by the end of the month Nope, you didn't actually believe the new Minister of Lying (health) did you. They hoped you wouldn't notice but yesterday as part of the 1% of immune compromised people it was said that it is yet undecided. They can't decide whether its booster or the kids who are getting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) I really think schools are the key to this phase now. The population who aren’t vaccinated, mixing heavily and most likely to be transmitting the virus without knowing it. We need to get a handle on that (in a way that isn’t sending them all home to isolate). I saw it with my own, mild headache for a day and that was it, but both testing positive for a week. The primary schools must have infected kids in every class. Edited September 3, 2021 by Genie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Genie said: What’s that per 100,000? 970.2. EDIT: The UK Coronavirus interactive map Edited September 3, 2021 by trekka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Well some stupid cow in our street has been letting her lad play out even though his sister and dad have tested positive for Covid . He’s been playing with my daughter last few days in the street, although as soon as I’d found out his household has Covid I kept my daughter indoors. Yep, you’ve guessed it, the lad in question has now tested positive for Covid. It’s really infuriating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted September 3, 2021 Administrator Share Posted September 3, 2021 50 minutes ago, PaulC said: the effects of the vaccines are starting to wane as well in those that got vaccinated early. Do you have a source for this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, limpid said: Do you have a source for this please? I’ve seen things in a few places for both of the main types he have. here for Pfizer Quote The efficacy of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine steadily declines to about 84% about six months after a second dose, according to CEO Albert Bourla. Data from Israel shows the waning immunity also erodes protection from severe illness. The vaccine's initial studies showed it protected people 100% of the time against hospitalization, but that falls to low 90% and mid-to-high 80% after six months, he said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2021 It can't be the schools, a minister was adamant that schools aren't germ factories despite all evidence to the contrary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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