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Coronavirus Discussion So.... The Coronavirus / COVID-19
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Topaz
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Just had to have a Covid test, as husband went back to teaching and brought back the lurgy. What a fun test that is................not lol
lol i've done it twice and the second time I was far more prepared for it
Still getting dribs and drabs about the Vaccine coming this year for the UK
Hancock: 'Best case scenario' is a vaccine this year
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UK government is doing everything in its power to prevent a second wave of coronavirus as we move into autumn and winter.
But he warned that it was crucial for everyone in the country to play their part. He thanked the British public for everything they had done so far - but stressed they must maintain their resolve in the months ahead.
Making a Commons statement, he told MPs the "best case scenario" was for a vaccine this year, adding that trials had gone well and the Oxford vaccine remained a "world leader".
He added he will ask the Commons to approve plans that would allow a range of trained clinical personnel to administer any such vaccine, so it can be rolled out more quickly.
Mr Hancock said the government is doing all it can to prepare the NHS for winter - and help restore normality in the UK.
He added that everyone has to remain vigilant as many schools in England return this week.
However a senior Government source said that they are confident they can keep infections under control, although it will require a cautious approach.
Revealing news of the work on a vaccine, the source said: “We are looking at a best-case scenario of six weeks to develop and test a vaccine – and that would be a game changer.
“Even if it takes longer, we feel Oxford and Imperial are close. Obviously, it then needs to be rolled out and millions of doses given to the public but we have built up the manufacturing capability.”
Kate Bingham, head of the UK Vaccine Taskforce, said that while she is “cautiously optimistic” about a vaccine, the most important thing is to “keep working and not be tempted into celebrating too soon”.
Hancock: 'Best case scenario' is a vaccine this year
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UK government is doing everything in its power to prevent a second wave of coronavirus as we move into autumn and winter.
But he warned that it was crucial for everyone in the country to play their part. He thanked the British public for everything they had done so far - but stressed they must maintain their resolve in the months ahead.
Making a Commons statement, he told MPs the "best case scenario" was for a vaccine this year, adding that trials had gone well and the Oxford vaccine remained a "world leader".
He added he will ask the Commons to approve plans that would allow a range of trained clinical personnel to administer any such vaccine, so it can be rolled out more quickly.
Mr Hancock said the government is doing all it can to prepare the NHS for winter - and help restore normality in the UK.
He added that everyone has to remain vigilant as many schools in England return this week.
However a senior Government source said that they are confident they can keep infections under control, although it will require a cautious approach.
Revealing news of the work on a vaccine, the source said: “We are looking at a best-case scenario of six weeks to develop and test a vaccine – and that would be a game changer.
“Even if it takes longer, we feel Oxford and Imperial are close. Obviously, it then needs to be rolled out and millions of doses given to the public but we have built up the manufacturing capability.”
Kate Bingham, head of the UK Vaccine Taskforce, said that while she is “cautiously optimistic” about a vaccine, the most important thing is to “keep working and not be tempted into celebrating too soon”.
Operation warp speed a go go!
amp.mcclatchydc.com
‘Urgent’ request sent to states in push for coronavirus vaccine delivery by Nov. 1
The CDC sent a letter to governors with an urgent request: Prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution centers to open by November 1.
amp.mcclatchydc.com
Have we reached the point of 'it is what it is' for a lot of peoples mentality now? as long as the deaths continue to stay low are we OK with this thing just being in the community as it is?
| Date | Tests Processed | Positive | Deaths | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/08/2020 | 202,697 | 1,522 | 12 | 0.75 |
| 28/08/2020 | 196,422 | 1,276 | 9 | 0.65 |
| 29/08/2020 | 190,325 | 1,108 | 12 | 0.58 |
| 30/08/2020 | 181,201 | 1,715 | 1 | 0.95 |
| 31/08/2020 | 181,306 | 1,406 | 2 | 0.78 |
| 01/09/2020 | 180,514 | 1,295 | 3 | 0.72 |
| 02/09/2020 | 171,692 | 1,508 | 10 | 0.88 |
| Today | 1,735 | 13 |
The % positive is hardly ramping up
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Coronavirus: Testing boss 'very sorry' for shortages
Some people are being asked to travel hundreds of miles for tests as labs struggle to keep up.
www.bbc.co.uk
That'll be why we still haven't had our Covid test results from Tuesday then.
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There's all kinds of corking stuff starting to kick off. I don't think you're going to see big house opera or musicals back for a while, but I'm enjoying every second of the socially distanced chamber Proms, and an actor student of mine is currently giving a sell out run of a play to small audiences in Ireland. It's about the plague. You couldn't make it up.
Could Russia have got it right with its vaccine?
Patients taking part in early tests of a Russian vaccine developed antibodies with "no serious adverse events", the Lancet medical journal has reported, quoting findings by several Russian scientists.
But researchers said longer and larger trials were needed to prove the Sputnik V vaccine would be safe and effective.
Last month, Russia announced that the vaccine had been approved by the country's health regulatory body - a move that was met with scepticism in some countries.
Patients taking part in early tests of a Russian vaccine developed antibodies with "no serious adverse events", the Lancet medical journal has reported, quoting findings by several Russian scientists.
But researchers said longer and larger trials were needed to prove the Sputnik V vaccine would be safe and effective.
Last month, Russia announced that the vaccine had been approved by the country's health regulatory body - a move that was met with scepticism in some countries.
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Coronavirus: Government considers a day of free public transport to boost London economy
It is "one of a number of options" being considered to help encourage people back into central London in the coming months.
news.sky.com
The thing is the “you are coming back to work” decision is made at the company / manager level not at the employee one so it’s really not even up to them!Coronavirus: Government considers a day of free public transport to boost London economy
It is "one of a number of options" being considered to help encourage people back into central London in the coming months.
What they doing up there in the north west?
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