Slow news day? The real deal? End of the world? 
 

They’re saying it probably came from an animal, has Somebody been shagging monkeys again? 

6 minutes ago, boltondiver said:

I understand, but the data is showing us the effectiveness of the vaccination programme.

As you say, probably way over the top.

Data also showing us the benefit of lock down so you cannot isolate the effectiveness of the vaccination programme currently 

Just now, Escobarp said:

Data also showing us the benefit of lock down so you cannot isolate the effectiveness of the vaccination programme currently 

I think it’s pretty clear, esp as we had the Kent (white) variant. The vaccine is nailing it.

6 minutes ago, boltondiver said:

I think it’s pretty clear, esp as we had the Kent (white) variant. The vaccine is nailing it.

It’s pretty clear lockdowns work as well. Impossible to split out the data currently.  
 

no doubt in my mind the vaccination programme is a roaring success and is our route out of this. But the science now just needs to seal that envelope. Which when lockdown is removed as a tool is what we shall get. 

1 minute ago, Escobarp said:

It’s pretty clear lockdowns work as well. Impossible to split out the data currently.  
 

no doubt in my mind the vaccination programme is a roaring success and is our route out of this. But the science now just needs to seal that envelope. Which when lockdown is removed as a tool is what we shall get. 

You aren’t right on this, in my view;

1. This lockdown hasn’t been much of a lockdown (in England), it’s been much busier than earlier versions

2. The Kent variant was rampant during the November/December lockdown

but we’ll see, I’m not going to argue, esp with you!

5 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

It’s pretty clear lockdowns work as well. Impossible to split out the data currently.  
 

no doubt in my mind the vaccination programme is a roaring success and is our route out of this. But the science now just needs to seal that envelope. Which when lockdown is removed as a tool is what we shall get. 

And which is why we should ease ourselves back in rather than go "10 deaths? That's it, let's open the lot'

10 minutes ago, boltondiver said:

You aren’t right on this, in my view;

1. This lockdown hasn’t been much of a lockdown (in England), it’s been much busier than earlier versions

2. The Kent variant was rampant during the November/December lockdown

but we’ll see, I’m not going to argue, esp with you!

Jan and Feb were as locked down as the first one, ie schools shut, non essential shut etc 

Kent was in tier 2 in November, London up to mid December, everyone was out shopping and supping, that definitely wasn't lock down

12 minutes ago, boltondiver said:

You aren’t right on this, in my view;

1. This lockdown hasn’t been much of a lockdown (in England), it’s been much busier than earlier versions

2. The Kent variant was rampant during the November/December lockdown

but we’ll see, I’m not going to argue, esp with you!

It’s all just personal opinion on this. None of us know in reality. Let’s just hope we are all back to normal asap and enjoying life again

Just now, Escobarp said:

It’s all just personal opinion on this. None of us know in reality. Let’s just hope we are all back to normal asap and enjoying life again

Amen, brother

There's some cracks showing on here... Think the penny is finally dropping that this is a fucking scam! 

Get 2 jabs but still wear a mask

Get tested twice a week but you still can't go anywhere. 

Can't go on holiday but our borders are still open. 

Softly softly approach to lifting restrictions... We'll have a week of everything open before next winters 'variant' locks us all down until we have to get another booster vaccine. 

It's fucking bullshit! 

5 minutes ago, stevieb said:

There's some cracks showing on here... Think the penny is finally dropping that this is a fucking scam! 

Get 2 jabs but still wear a mask

Get tested twice a week but you still can't go anywhere. 

Can't go on holiday but our borders are still open. 

Softly softly approach to lifting restrictions... We'll have a week of everything open before next winters 'variant' locks us all down until we have to get another booster vaccine. 

It's fucking bullshit! 

it looks like that 

26 minutes ago, frank_spencer said:

Call it what you want pal. 

None of this is justified anymore. Half the folks at risk of getting dead either got dead or are now double jabbed. 

Lockdown was supposed to flatten the curve so the NHS doesn't collapse. That's not a risk anymore is it? 

3 minutes ago, stevieb said:

Call it what you want pal. 

None of this is justified anymore. Half the folks at risk of getting dead either got dead or are now double jabbed. 

Lockdown was supposed to flatten the curve so the NHS doesn't collapse. That's not a risk anymore is it? 

Given that me, the missus and especially my Dad are all considered 'higher risk' and haven't had our 2nd stabbing yet not sure on that one.

My dad will be double jabbed by the 12th so im quite happy to stick with the proposed timetable for loosening of restrictions.

It's shit but i look at the lfe my brother is leading in Sydney following them taking decisive action a year ago and I want us over here to stay the course to ensure the numbers don't shoot back up.

Boris just said that it looks like we won't have to deviate from the "road map" moving forward. I think that pretty much means there is fuck all chance that any of it will be pulled forward, as some had been hoping for

3 minutes ago, Sweep said:

Boris just said that it looks like we won't have to deviate from the "road map" moving forward. I think that pretty much means there is fuck all chance that any of it will be pulled forward, as some had been hoping for

@boltondiverlikes this

2 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

@boltondiverlikes this

😀

2 minutes ago, boltondiver said:

😀

Good to see some Data and science relating to vaccinations as well from whitty

Third lockdown more stringent than second. Schools closing made a big difference. 

Subtle differences from the first but generally similar.

Being ultra cautious shouldn’t really be criticised.

They are, it seems, getting everything right this time.

I love to criticise them, but can’t on this. Thumbs up from me.

A sense of perspective too.

Europe struggling and we are still managing to get things down, despite a gradual re-opening.

 

Forget the clown was on

What did he say about foreign travel

3 minutes ago, Casino said:

Forget the clown was on

What did he say about foreign travel

Next week announce. Getting some data/feedback from Some Task force later this week and strategy outlined next Monday. 
 

im booked up with Traf tours so I’m hoping it’s all good news. 

3 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

Next week announce. Getting some data/feedback from Some Task force later this week and strategy outlined next Monday. 
 

im booked up with Traf tours so I’m hoping it’s all good news. 

Cheers, thought it was today

 

Even if they come out with some traffic light system the hotel we’re booked in with will be having limited services

Whatever is announced it won’t be straightforward be grey areas 

Just now, Casino said:

Cheers, thought it was today

 

So did I 🙄