"But the critical question is whether some of these new variants are adapting because of immunity amongst human populations - whether that is because of infection... or indeed as a result of vaccination." Professor Andrew Pollard What does this mean? Is the increased delay between doses a factor or is it something else?
It's a virus, like flu so it adapts all the time. Some studies reported on TV (BBC news channel) seem to be showing that increasing the time between doses is actually of benefit for better immunity.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Viruses naturally mutate at an incredibly fast rate, because viruses reproduce very fast. Most of the mutations will be detrimental to the virus, but a few will cause increased infection [ which is what they are trying to achieve ] As human immunity develops, for whatever reason [ vaccine, previous infection ], mutations which cause virus to no longer be susceptible to vaccine, will of course be beneficial to the virus, and those mutations will survive better. It is why we need a new vaccine against flu every year. I hope my explanation makes sense.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
Different areas seem to be managing the roll out better than others @B3. Be grateful for what you already have! Here in the Vendée they're not starting till next week. 75+ and homes first.
If you're on furlough or working from home @AuntyRach you can plan to avoid the SM at peak hours. I have ever since we retired here and did the same in Belgium - never on Saturdays and never after 3:30 weekdays when school was out.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
About 2.8 million people have had their first vaccination (and c.400,000 more their second bringing the total up to 3.2 million). As there are around 5 million over 80s and front line health and social care workers it follows that around 60% of that cohort should be vaccinated by now. I do not therefore consider it odd that the Johnsons have been vaccinated or that others are still waiting.
Incidentally, my % was predicated on an unsubstantiated assumption that all health workers would accept the offer of the vaccine but only 80% of over 80s would take it. I did not factor in an allowance for those aged 70-79 who have been given the jab but I doubt that the number is huge.
Does anybody know of accurate estimates of those who say they’ll refuse the vaccine? I would be very interested to see an age, ethnicity, gender breakdown. My guess is that it would be highest in male BAME young adults.
Boris is trying to give everyone a jag so that England can be the best, bestest ever, world beating champions at being the bestest ever world champion beating bestest ever at vaccinating. Other countries are following the advice and vaccinating the most at risk, like care home patients. No doubt the BBC will do their duty and report that England are the bestest world beating champions and leaders at vaccinating.
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What does this mean? Is the increased delay between doses a factor or is it something else?
He is over 80 and is being treated in the same way as anyone else.
As human immunity develops, for whatever reason [ vaccine, previous infection ], mutations which cause virus to no longer be susceptible to vaccine, will of course be beneficial to the virus, and those mutations will survive better.
It is why we need a new vaccine against flu every year.
I hope my explanation makes sense.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
SM was suspiciously quiet today. Are people running scared or is it because the weekend rush is a thing of the past?
If you're on furlough or working from home @AuntyRach you can plan to avoid the SM at peak hours. I have ever since we retired here and did the same in Belgium - never on Saturdays and never after 3:30 weekdays when school was out.
Incidentally, my % was predicated on an unsubstantiated assumption that all health workers would accept the offer of the vaccine but only 80% of over 80s would take it. I did not factor in an allowance for those aged 70-79 who have been given the jab but I doubt that the number is huge.
Does anybody know of accurate estimates of those who say they’ll refuse the vaccine? I would be very interested to see an age, ethnicity, gender breakdown. My guess is that it would be highest in male BAME young adults.
Other countries are following the advice and vaccinating the most at risk, like care home patients.
No doubt the BBC will do their duty and report that England are the bestest world beating champions and leaders at vaccinating.
https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2021/01/16/has-uk-government-been-slower-to-vaccinate-the-most-at-risk-rejecting-official-advice/