[arista]

A working
Comedian very angry.

[Cherie]

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/...virus-omicron/

While it is likely more transmissible than previous variants, Omicron is also "highly unlikely" to completely evade vaccine protections, the World Health Organization's emergencies director Dr Mike Ryan said.

"The preliminary data doesn't indicate that this is more severe. In fact, if anything, the direction is towards less severity," he said in an interview, insisting though that more research was needed.

Dr Ryan also said there was no sign that Omicron could fully sidestep protections provided by existing Covid vaccines.

"We have highly effective vaccines that have proved effective against all the variants so far, in terms of severe disease and hospitalisation ... there's no reason to expect that it wouldn't be so" for Omicron, he added, pointing to initial data from South Africa, where the strain was first reported.

However, Dr Ryan acknowledged that it was possible that existing vaccines might prove less effective against Omicron, which counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein that dots the surface of the coronavirus and allows it to invade cells.

Top US scientist Anthony Fauci echoed the WHO's view, saying Omicron did not appear worse than prior strains based on early indications - and was possibly milder.

The new variant is "clearly highly transmissible," very likely more so than Delta, the current dominant global strain, Dr Fauci told AFP.

"It almost certainly is not more severe than Delta," he added. "There is some suggestion that it might even be less severe."

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Cherry Christmas

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/...virus-omicron/

While it is likely more transmissible than previous variants, Omicron is also "highly unlikely" to completely evade vaccine protections, the World Health Organization's emergencies director Dr Mike Ryan said.

"The preliminary data doesn't indicate that this is more severe. In fact, if anything, the direction is towards less severity," he said in an interview, insisting though that more research was needed.

Dr Ryan also said there was no sign that Omicron could fully sidestep protections provided by existing Covid vaccines.

"We have highly effective vaccines that have proved effective against all the variants so far, in terms of severe disease and hospitalisation ... there's no reason to expect that it wouldn't be so" for Omicron, he added, pointing to initial data from South Africa, where the strain was first reported.

However, Dr Ryan acknowledged that it was possible that existing vaccines might prove less effective against Omicron, which counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein that dots the surface of the coronavirus and allows it to invade cells.

Top US scientist Anthony Fauci echoed the WHO's view, saying Omicron did not appear worse than prior strains based on early indications - and was possibly milder.

The new variant is "clearly highly transmissible," very likely more so than Delta, the current dominant global strain, Dr Fauci told AFP.

"It almost certainly is not more severe than Delta," he added. "There is some suggestion that it might even be less severe."

SO with that in mind lets ramp up restrictions and rules

[bitontheslide]

yeah, i think they will have a hard job applying any further restrictions if the situation remains basically the same, people just wont adhere to them

[Strictly Jake]

Noone should or will listen to the restrictions. Do not fall for it again.

[Vanessa]

I'll wear a mask, but that's about it.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Santa's Little Helper

I'll wear a mask, but that's about it.

That is Good Enough

[arista]

Originally Posted by MeghansLetterToSanta

yeah, i think they will have a hard job applying any further restrictions if the situation remains basically the same, people just wont adhere to them

People will
as Covid can Kill

[arista]

Originally Posted by The Snowman

Noone should or will listen to the restrictions. Do not fall for it again.

There is a Medical Team
they will help all understand
any new measures

In Austria and Germany
much more Strict than us.

[arista]

[An exact time is not yet known, but BBC journalist Lewis Goodall
tweeted that it could be at 5.30pm.

The most common time for major announcements
throughout the Covid pandemic has been 5pm.

It is thought that new Covid restrictions could be
introduced as early as tomorrow.]




[What should we expect?
Downing Street sources say “no decisions have been made”
over introducing the measures outlined in its winter Plan B.
However, fresh rules are expected to include an extension
of self-isolation rules for all contacts of confirmed
Covid cases, not just Omicron as is currently the case.

Mask mandates are likely to be extended to
more settings including schools,
and there could be a return for check-ins
at hospitality venues.

There are two more key changes that
could be announce if England moves
towards Plan B.

The first is the return of work-from-home guidance,
and the second is the introduction
of vaccine passports for large venues.

Despite these being the restrictions listed
when the Government first announced
Plan B back in September – along with mandatory
mask-wearing, which has already
been reintroduced – i understands that the
Prime Minister will stop short of actually
calling the move “Plan B”.]


from this link
https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/bo...ctions-1341330

[Vanessa]

If they want people to listen they should follow the rules as well.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Santa's Little Helper

If they want people to listen they should follow the rules as well.

Look he has said Sorry.

Thats rare


Investigation into the other staff that
were in downing street


Allegra can be Sacked

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by arista

Look he has said Sorry.

Thats rare


Investigation into the other staff that
were in downing street


Allegra can be Sacked

But the pm lied. Saying there were no parties.
Not a great example.

[Strictly Jake]

Why are people defending Boris because he has said sorry. This government is a joke. They have broke the rules throughout not just this party business. Yet expected us lowly ones to stick by the rules. Even the queen had to sit by herself at Phillips funeral. Why did we do it, why did she do it. Because the pandemic is a problem and we care. The government simply do not care. This Christmas act like Boris and gang would!!

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by The Snowman

Why are people defending Boris because he has said sorry. This government is a joke. They have broke the rules throughout not just this party business. Yet expected us lowly ones to stick by the rules. Even the queen had to sit by herself at Phillips funeral. Why did we do it, why did she do it. Because the pandemic is a problem and we care. The government simply do not care. This Christmas act like Boris and gang would!!

Yes, the queen followed the rules. Big respect for her

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by The Snowman

Why are people defending Boris because he has said sorry. This government is a joke. They have broke the rules throughout not just this party business. Yet expected us lowly ones to stick by the rules. Even the queen had to sit by herself at Phillips funeral. Why did we do it, why did she do it. Because the pandemic is a problem and we care. The government simply do not care. This Christmas act like Boris and gang would!!

no


UK Government are doing everything right



if any government is a joke, my nation's government is, but then again i don't think idiots like Wilders, Baudet would've done better, in fact they would've done worse with lesser measures or no measures at all and millions of covid cases and millions of deaths

[Nicky91]

what we need here is military force, lock the public up under military guard, install curfews and only to leave your homes with correct paperwork, stricter testing policies

either a double negative pcr-test or 3 times jabbed and this should be regularly checked and double checked under military supervision to protect our doctors from anti-vax and anti-lockdown idiots

[Vanessa]

Yes, we're doing well. No thanks to this government.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Santa's Little Helper

But the pm lied. Saying there were no parties.
Not a great example.

No, he was not aware
as he was not there
at that time


The Police are looking into it, now

[arista]

Originally Posted by The Snowman

Why are people defending Boris because he has said sorry. This government is a joke. They have broke the rules throughout not just this party business. Yet expected us lowly ones to stick by the rules. Even the queen had to sit by herself at Phillips funeral. Why did we do it, why did she do it. Because the pandemic is a problem and we care. The government simply do not care. This Christmas act like Boris and gang would!!

He is in Power
so follow his rules
set by the Medical Team.

[bitontheslide]

of course Boris was aware ... it's his office, it's his staff


Anyway, any new restrictions will be ignored and the police cant prosecute if the majority dont comply,. People are kidding themselves if they think the population will accept new restrictions if there is no obvious increased threat to health

[Vanessa]

I find it hard to believe that he didn't know. Mmmm

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by arista

Look he has said Sorry.

Thats rare


Investigation into the other staff that
were in downing street


Allegra can be Sacked

He's only said sorry for the distress caused to anyone from the recent video leaks.

He's still in doubt there was a party.

He clear knows there was a gathering with drinks, food and other activities.
Well you can't observe the rules in that scenario.

You can't be social distancing, wearing masks etc.

He hasn't really apologised at all.
He's still in probable deluded denial as to a string gathering/ party.
They're his staff, in his PMs residence.


He's kicked it in the long grass, or TRIED to, at present.
More evidence of his incompetence and negligence and ignorance.
However all of those 3 things are his self styled way of deliberate political deceit in my view.

Not something I admire in anyone.
I'm surprised you do.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Santa's Little Helper

I find it hard to believe that he didn't know. Mmmm

Of course he knew.
They'd have to inform him.
If they didn't then that should be a sacking defence.

The fact he's trying to duck the issue more than likely shows he did know and even agree to it going ahead.

[arista]

[Not something I admire in anyone.
I'm surprised you do.]

No, Joey
I am just stating the facts.
Starmer changed nothing today


Johnson said sorry for the ITVnews clip


We are in a Pandemic
saving lives is more important
than a year ago event.