[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Cherie

You wouldn’t be the best example though



We have saved a fair bit especially as we had to cancel 3 holidays last year

Well no but I think there is evidence that people are spending a lot of their disposable income online... Certain industries have been absolutely booming.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Well no but I think there is evidence that people are spending a lot of their disposable income online... Certain industries have been absolutely booming.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, official statistics show that total household savings have increased and total household debt remains mostly unchanged, largely due to a fall in spending on non-essential items over lockdown.
The household savings ratio (household savings as a proportion of household disposable income) increased from 9.6% in Q1 2020 to 29.1% in Q2 of 2020, a record high since the series began in 1987. Deposits in bank accounts increased by £44.6 billion in Q2 2020.
Total household debt was £1,858 billion in Q3 2020, only 2.4% more than the year before. Unsecured debt fell in each month between March and November in total, as many households reduced their spending (and so were less likely to borrow).
While on the whole, household savings have risen and debt has decreased, there is evidence to suggest that some households, particularly those with low incomes, have run down savings and increased debt since the start of the pandemic.
The Office for National Statistics’ Opinions and Lifestyle Survey found that by July, 13.3% of people said they have had to borrow money or use credit more than usual since the coronavirus pandemic.
The Resolution Foundation found that 54% of adults in families from the lowest income fifth borrowed more in March-June to cover everyday costs like food and housing.
Groups which are more likely than average to have taken on more debt since the start of the coronavirus pandemic include renters, people from minority ethnic groups, parents and carers, disabled people and those who are shielding, and young people.

[arista]

Friday 12/2/21

Today 758 have died

15,144 have caught Covid-19

Patients in hospital
Latest available
24,352

Patients on ventilation
Latest available
3,036

116,287 Total Deaths

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/

[arista]

[COVID-19: UK's R number falls to below one
for the first time since July]

Of course,
we are in a Long lockdown.

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...-july-12216073

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The level of the virus will die off during the summer months as UV light kills it and with people being able to socialise outside

Why aren’t they treating people with UV lamps or sun beds, I wonder !?


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[Scarlett.]

Easter seems a bit unrealistic for a complete hospitality opening, but maybe late May/early June seems more likely

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OxfordAstraZeneca
is to be tested on kids aged 6-17 in a big New study.



SkyNewsHD first headline

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...trial-12216667

[arista]

[COVID-19: Previously-infected people only
need one vaccine shot, say French experts

A small study recently found that
previously-infected people
had 10 to 20 times higher antibody levels
after a first vaccine shot.]


https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...perts-12216693

[Zizu]

Great news ... I got notified yesterday about an appointment for my first vaccine of Pfizer next Tuesday



Not so great news .. they just rang to cancel it and re-book it for a week later !?!

My anxiety levels are shocking now ...

Anyone else had their appointment cancelled/delayed ??


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[arista]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Great news ... I got notified yesterday about an appointment for my first vaccine of Pfizer next Tuesday



Not so great news .. they just rang to cancel it and re-book it for a week later !?!

My anxiety levels are shocking now ...

Anyone else had their appointment cancelled/delayed ??

Yes the better one

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[Scarlett.]

I have a feeling that if they push this whole 'save Easter' thing it will just be as big of a catastrophe as 'save Christmas' was and will set us back months. They really need to not rush it all this time, and do it at a steady pace.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Scarlett.

I have a feeling that if they push this whole 'save Easter' thing it will just be as big of a catastrophe as 'save Christmas' was and will set us back months. They really need to not rush it all this time, and do it at a steady pace.

its just so stupid, you would think the media would back off, but no

[arista]

[Nicky91]

Netherlands todays numbers

4.229 new cases

182 new hospitalisations (1.863 in total)

32 new patients on the ICU (538 in total)

67 new deaths

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

Bojo has learned his lesson it seems

[Scarlett.]

Seems a sensible reply for him, I think/hope they're in the mindset of just taking things slowly, step by step, rather than doing it all at once and causing another wave.

[arista]

Saturday 13/2/21

Today 621 have Died

13,308 have caught Covid-19

Patients in hospital
Latest available
23,341

Patients on ventilation
Latest available
2,943


116,908 Total UK Deaths

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/