quilp Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Having searched around on different research sites it seems that opinions on the risks of fomite transmission are much varied. Various environmental factors are involved and up for consideration. WHO guidelines appear to indicate the risk is low whereas some sites give on opinion that this is one vector that is considerably overlooked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarley Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I'd imagine that given how many people unconsciously stick the end of a pen in their mouth while thinking, communal pens are a very likely source of infection. Clipboards, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Only 688 jabs today which is low compared to what’s been done all the other days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Banker said: Only 688 jabs today which is low compared to what’s been done all the other days It was 1003 last Saturday, but the last update of the numbers sometimes doesn't come in till after 7, so this may still go up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: It was 1003 last Saturday, but the last update of the numbers sometimes doesn't come in till after 7, so this may still go up. Well announced on government Facebook page 2 hours ago and they normally only announce figures when finished for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 45 minutes ago, Banker said: Well announced on government Facebook page 2 hours ago and they normally only announce figures when finished for the day Fair enough - I was going by the dashboard and I've been caught out a few times before. They may work later on weekdays because of people needing post-work times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 12 hours ago, John Wright said: The appointment e-mail asks you to print and fill in. The email stated which jab was going to be given, so you know which consent form to complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 13 hours ago, TerryFuchwit said: How big is the form you need to fill out? Go and have a look on the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 14 hours ago, Zarley said: I'd imagine that given how many people unconsciously stick the end of a pen in their mouth while thinking, communal pens are a very likely source of infection. Clipboards, not so much. Sticking the pen in your mouth isn't likely to be an issue. In your nose, that's a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Can you register online when it’s your group’s turn or do you actually need the information in the letter to do so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Banker said: Can you register online when it’s your group’s turn or do you actually need the information in the letter to do so? You definitely need the letter first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Another airlines insisting on vaccinations before travel https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56460329 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Happier diner said: Sticking the pen in your mouth isn't likely to be an issue. In your nose, that's a different matter. What? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Banker said: Can you register online when it’s your group’s turn or do you actually need the information in the letter to do so? How honest, or dishonest, are you? There isn’t a personal identifier number on the letter that you have to use to register. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, John Wright said: How honest, or dishonest, are you? There isn’t a personal identifier number on the letter that you have to use to register. Your details DOB, Post Code will be checked by 111 to check that you are in the eligible group, if not no call back. Even if you managed to wing it, your NHS number is checked at the vaccination reception to confirm that you are who you are and eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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