[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The WHO will reconsider the gap between first and second dose based on data that efficacy is increased with a bigger gap

David Nabarro WHO on Sophie Ridge

...following on...

UK's Decision To Delay Second Covid Vaccine Dose 'Vindicated', Says WHO Envoy

The UK’s decision to delay giving a second vaccine dose has so far been ”vindicated”, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) special envoy on Covid-19 has said.

David Nabarro said the vaccine rollout in the UK had been a “great lesson for the rest off the world”.

Certainly what’s happening with this virus is we are leaning all the time,” he told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme. “Thank you British scientists.”

“Isn’t it wonderful it has turned out, as a result of the UK’s bravery frankly, that this extended interval seems to be associated with even greater protection.”

He added: “Yes I think the UK’s approach, so far, has been vindicated.”


...full article...

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/uk-covid-v...105457353.html

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The WHO will reconsider the gap between first and second dose based on data that efficacy is increased with a bigger gap

David Nabarro WHO on Sophie Ridge

Just noticed this.

I read this as..effectiveness might be increased the longer it takes for the second dose? Is that right?

If so, thats a great thing surely? Though..a bit egg on face for the people who made them, who seemed to be saying the gap was important to be as long as in their trial? Though I guess, their point stands too, the efficacy will only be what they said, if the gaps are the same as in trials..basically? Efficacy (which I read as effectiveness?) being better for longer gaps is great news all round really, if it turs out to be true.

The sciencey stuff behind this proper fascinates me tbh. Have read so many papers and that, not understod much of it as its..science speak, but understood largely I think. This was more at the start of it all though, before I became massively fatigued by the word covid.

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[Vanessa]

I booked my vaccine for Tuesday afternoon.
Can't miss classic EastEnders
I'm nervous and excited!

[Zizu]

Sadly I have zero confidence in anything Nadhim Zahawi the Vaccines Minister actually says ..


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[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Sadly I have zero confidence in anything Nadhim Zahawi the Vaccines Minister actually says ..


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Why's that Zizu?

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Why's that Zizu?

He just appears to be completely inept whenever I see him on telly or hear him on the radio ...


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[Vicky.]

My dads apparently booked in for friday now

[Zizu]

Presumably the numbers of people getting their first and vital first jab will soon slow down considerably given we will soon have to start giving out millions of second jabs ?


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[Zizu]

I keep hearing radio adverts asking blokes to give Plasma but it’s not something I’ve heard mention in the daily briefings or in this thread !?!




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[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I keep hearing radio adverts asking blokes to give Plasma but it’s not something I’ve heard mention in the daily briefings or in this thread !?!




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The plasma thing was something I thought might work very early on in this. Basically, give your antibodies to others via blood. I was told that was science fiction and couldn't possibly work. So to hear this now, makes me feel good tbh..

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

The plasma thing was something I thought might work very early on in this. Basically, give your antibodies to others via blood. I was told that was science fiction and couldn't possibly work. So to hear this now, makes me feel good tbh..

I wonder why it’s never mentioned by the government.. the advert bleating says the plasma is needed to combat Covid19


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[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I wonder why it’s never mentioned by the government.. the advert bleating says the plasma is needed to combat Covid19


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It used to be mentioned in the early days, think Matty Hanny has had his sleeve up for it

[Vanessa]

I'm pretty confident that we will have a great summer.
The vaccine will help to get some kind of normality back.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

It used to be mentioned in the early days, think Matty Hanny has had his sleeve up for it

Is it an antibody thing? So preventative? Feel a bit dog with a bone now off being told I am talking in science fiction months back when theorizing if this would help, if it turns out thats actually whats going on...

Or is it, like it depletes plasma when attacking body so its a replace plasma for treatment thing?

I assume the focus seems to be on men giving plasma,. as women who have been pregnant, if they give blood and it goes to a man, it can be dangerous as ****? Or maybe, women give blood more, so they need men, or something..

Internet tells me ****e (searched plasma covid and was taken to a 'covid is a hoax' place for ****s sake). I prefer you as you seem well versed in it all!

I swear theres a virus on my laptop? Because I don seem to get the 'most hits' response anymore when searching, and instead get random crap half the time?! Malwarebytes says I am clear though..odd.

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[Nicky91]

Netherlands: testing and vaccination centres reopening today again, but people should decide themselves if they want to come through the dangerous snowstorm (advice is to stay at home at a code orange)

[arista]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

Netherlands: testing and vaccination centres reopening today again, but people should decide themselves if they want to come through the dangerous snowstorm (advice is to stay at home at a code orange)

Snow should not stop it.
Your a flat nation.

[Vicky.]

(Unless the plasma is for other reasons!)