Coronavirus

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Ok, what I should have said was that if he had the vaccinations it would have probably helped him not being hospitalised, that better?

Absolutely. They may well have saved his life.

[Carth]

Originally Posted by nomadking

How is going out for a total of 3 jabs, not more of a risk than isolating yourself?

The guy who died went nowhere and died.
Maybe 2 quick trips for a jab and things would have ended differently

[nffc]

Well he has to have caught covid somehow. Some things aren't adding up.

[Pierre]

Originally Posted by nffc

Well he has to have caught covid somehow. Some things aren't adding up.

Amazon prime, Bezos developed the Omicron variant and is now delivering it free to your homes ( as long you subscribe)

[jfman]

Originally Posted by nffc

Well he has to have caught covid somehow. Some things aren't adding up.

Lived in a block of flats. There’s evidence from the quarantine hotels of airborne transmission (despite what the WHO say!) between people in adjacent rooms through the flow of air as people open and close doors.

[Taf]

Originally Posted by Paul

Order them online ?

None available, despite having checked several times a day so far.

Must be a local thing - still available online here (in Leeds).

---------- Post added at 10:30 ---------- Previous post was at 10:27 ----------

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/chris-whit...141926249.html

Whitty told MPs: “The idea that the lockdowns caused the problems with things like cancer is a complete inversion of reality.

“If we had not had the lockdowns, the whole system would have been in deep, deep trouble and the impact on things like heart attacks and strokes, and all the other things people must still come forward for when they have them, would have been even worse than it was.”

He added: “I think this is sometimes said by people who have no understanding of health at all. But I don’t think it’s said by anyone who’s serious, if I’m honest. And when they say it it’s usually because they want to make a political point.

"The reality is, and if you ask any doctor working in any part of the system, they will say this, that what is threatening our ability to do cancer, what is threatening our ability to do all these things, is the fact that so much of the NHS effort, so many of the beds are having to be put over to COVID and that we’re having to work in a less efficient way because COVID is there.

“Finding a way to manage COVID in a way that minimises the impact on everything else is absolutely central to what we’re trying to do.”

[joglynne]

Originally Posted by Taf

None available, despite having checked several times a day so far.

I checked at 10:30 and none were available just went to the site again and this time they were available and I now have a box on order. I hope the site you use has some too. Worth rechecking.
<<hugs>>

[Taf]

A whole new building went up at our local hospital, the largest in Wales. It's 100% for isolating covid patients from the rest of the hospital complex. In theory, that would allow the rest of the hospital to carry-on as usual. But in practice things are still stuttering due to staffing problems.

It's the chunk in the middle covered in coloured panels.

[joglynne]

Originally Posted by Taf

A whole new building went up at our local hospital, the largest in Wales. It's 100% for isolating covid patients from the rest of the hospital complex. In theory, that would allow the rest of the hospital to carry-on as usual. But in practice things are still stuttering due to staffing problems.

It's the chunk in the middle covered in coloured panels.

WOW that would be a really great help, shame about the lack of staff but maybe there will be ways to use the staff they have more efficiently with the new set up. Fingers crossed.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Taf

She will have a PCR test done as she leaves the hospital, so we are to self-isolate together as a household, until she gets a negative test result back.

If it comes back positive, we are to do regular LFT tests and self-isolate a further 10 days. She and our twins are in the "vulnerable" category.

But I have not been able to get hold of any LFT packs.

If you can't get any, I may be able to spare some.

Well, I had my covid & flu jabs yesterday lunchtime. The nurse said it would be better to have the flu jab in my right arm as i'm right handed as the covid jab sometimes causes stiffness/pain in the arm where it's administered.

After the jabs I felt really tired and had the best sleep that I've had in a very long time (even with sleeping tablets).

I woke up at about 11pm, whilst feeling sleepy and weak, I had no other after effects.

Today, however, my arm is stiff and painful in the top half and my hand. The pain is bearable because i'm on painkillers for other things anyway, which is a good job as I am up to my limit.

I would urge anyone who has yet to have their booster to have it in their less dominant hand and take painkillers if necessary. Booking the following day off work is also advisable due to the fatigue.

Thanks to those who reassured me that it would turn out ok, this was very much appreciated.

[mrmistoffelees]

Obviously, more data required, however concerning if true

https://www.joe.co.uk/coronavirus/uk...HYlCWMjTM9FHtA

I've now seen "studies" that say it is, and others that say it isnt ... so take your pick.

I suppose the best part is none seem to say its worse.

[mrmistoffelees]

Originally Posted by Paul

I've now seen "studies" that say it is, and others that say it isnt ... so take your pick.

I suppose the best part is none seem to say its worse.

Oh, that’s probably coming….

[Jaymoss]

I think with how it appears to be spreading the numbers in the New Year could be quite horriffic. Guess all we can do is wait and see