TheTeapot Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/the-conversation/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Yeah go on then I'll try anything once. Got any blues? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Right Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 minute ago, slinkydevil said: Yeah go on then I'll try anything once. Got any blues? Still one of the best films ever. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Jersey are saying that they expect to start vaccinating their population by April next year. I would guess that the time-frame will apply to this Island also, though as yet there doesn't seem to be any estimates from our equivalent department. By that time, can we assume that the efficacy and any dangerous side-effects of whichever vaccine we'll be using, will be apparent? https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2020/11/24/life-could-start-getting-back-to-normal-by-april/ Will Ashford declare this another, 'wait-and-see' situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 We'll have to wait and see Quilp 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah 01 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, piebaps said: We'll have to wait and see Never deviate from the one and only plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Russia now claiming that their vaccine is 95% efficient; well they would, wouldn't they? Anybody else fancy a quick jab of Vladimir's best? A long track record in injected substances, usually in the athletics field IIRC....including giving women facial hair.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 If Guernsey is having it so will I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Australia have said the vaccine will be as mandatory as is possible whatever that means!! Probably kept in if you don’t have it and quantas announced no vaccine no fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Bit of a moot point for me as I will be near the end of the queue as I am youngish, no health conditions and fairly fit. Ultimately when it does get to my turn then if I need to prove I have had it to go on holiday and generally live my life then yeah crack on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 9 hours ago, quilp said: Jersey are saying that they expect to start vaccinating their population by April next year. I would guess that the time-frame will apply to this Island also, though as yet there doesn't seem to be any estimates from our equivalent department. By that time, can we assume that the efficacy and any dangerous side-effects of whichever vaccine we'll be using, will be apparent? https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2020/11/24/life-could-start-getting-back-to-normal-by-april/ Will Ashford declare this another, 'wait-and-see' situation? You have totally misquoted the article. It actually says:- "The Island is aiming to be ready to roll out a vaccine within days, so will be well positioned once one becomes available. It is planning for a possible start date in January." That seems to be quite closely aligned to what the UK are working towards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I'll be in the queue as early as possible. Hope they supply certificates of vaccination. I'm keen to start holidaying again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Vaccine is a 2 stage process with protection 6 weeks from the first dose. Second dose is 4 weeks after the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom de plume Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 16 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: You don't actually understand how vaccination works or what it is meant to do. It's not about protecting the individual, it's about protecting the population as a whole. Because no vaccine works 100%, you need a high percentage of the population to get vaccinated to protect the vulnerable, you prioritise those but (nearly) everyone needs to take it. You can get away with a small proportion who can't take it or whom it turns out not to protect (this is what the famous herd immunity is all about), but it needs to be pretty near everyone. You've also missed my point about ICUs. If they are full with patients suffering from Covid then they can't be treating anyone else and those patients will die. Patients under 65 may be more likely to survive but they will be taking up space in ICUs for a long time (most elderly patients don't even get into ICU as younger ones will get priority). I’m just revisiting this response Roger as it’s been playing on my mind somewhat. I need further educating on it. I understand the need to vaccinate ‘x’ % of the population to eventually provide some kind of overall immunity to the virus BUT in the short term & in the interests of getting the world moving again (the economy primarily), given over 90% of Covid deaths recorded were aged over 65, is it not prudent to have them prioritised? I’m also listening to your comments on the levels of ICU occupation but on checking, hospitals across the country are coping relatively well & if the over 65’s are vaccinated first, the strain & burden will ease further. Regular testing must still be maintained & reasonable precautions (masks, SD, limited gatherings etc) continued until the ‘x’ % is reached? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Interesting conundrum, do you vaccinate the vulnerable first or the super spreaders? Vulnerable I guess on the basis that vaccination will be voluntary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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