holystove Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 My 6 year old just tested positive. He got tested because of a mild fever and runny nose. Won't be long before I get it too as I have been caring for him when I thought he only had a cold. As an asthmatic I am not looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matt Posted November 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, holystove said: My 6 year old just tested positive. He got tested because of a mild fever and runny nose. Won't be long before I get it too as I have been caring for him when I thought he only had a cold. As an asthmatic I am not looking forward to it. best of luck man holystove, Palfy, Romey 1878 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted November 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 42 minutes ago, holystove said: My 6 year old just tested positive. He got tested because of a mild fever and runny nose. Won't be long before I get it too as I have been caring for him when I thought he only had a cold. As an asthmatic I am not looking forward to it. Fingers crossed for you and your family mate, and hopefully it passes without to much inconvenience to anyone. Matt and holystove 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I tested positive today, despite being really careful and having hardly left the house. It will be interesting to see how my symptoms compare with what we hear from others. So far, they're very aligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: I tested positive today, despite being really careful and having hardly left the house. It will be interesting to see how my symptoms compare with what we hear from others. So far, they're very aligned. Can only echo the above mate Cornish Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Hope you both have a mild time of it, bit worrying though I'm sure. Palfy and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/28/more-than-25m-people-in-england-to-get-free-vitamin-d-supply?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1UxsobY1VUvbyfp4ALysknUymeioF24TrX6xoO_BnY6jS6KAmbGeHMMxE#Echobox=1606558037 Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, pete0 said: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/28/more-than-25m-people-in-england-to-get-free-vitamin-d-supply?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1UxsobY1VUvbyfp4ALysknUymeioF24TrX6xoO_BnY6jS6KAmbGeHMMxE#Echobox=1606558037 Free or not, I've been taking vitamins C and D, and a zinc supplement, daily for weeks, just in case. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 38 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Free or not, I've been taking vitamins C and D, and a zinc supplement, daily for weeks, just in case. I've been on vitamin D for ages... 5000 i.u and vitamin k to prevent calcium build up. Hancock tried to say vitamin D was proven to do nothing..... Most vitamin D supplements are crap. Got to get a quality source of D3. Worth watching videos from Dr Rhonda Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: Free or not, I've been taking vitamins C and D, and a zinc supplement, daily for weeks, just in case. I have a dissolvable multi vit and magnesium every evening for the last few years, mostly to force myself to drink water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Pretty sure I’ll end up getting it at some point. My daughter is going to school, and her mom is a nurse working the COVID hall at the hospital near us. Feels like a matter of when and not if. Stay safe out there everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55177948 quelle surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt said: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55177948 quelle surprise Does Fauci have any proof of that, Matt? Not really been following what he said after being fired by Trump, but a very curious accusation to level at the MHRA without substantive facts. If the US and the EU end up approving, will look even more curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, Formby said: Does Fauci have any proof of that, Matt? Not really been following what he said after being fired by Trump, but a very curious accusation to level at the MHRA without substantive facts. If the US and the EU end up approving, will look even more curious. Fauci was never fired by Trump. he still holds the same position. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 48 minutes ago, Formby said: Does Fauci have any proof of that, Matt? Not really been following what he said after being fired by Trump, but a very curious accusation to level at the MHRA without substantive facts. If the US and the EU end up approving, will look even more curious. No it won’t, it’ll be a happy coincidence. The man has been nothing but sincere and is highly respected. He didn’t get fired, Thump didn’t like him because he contradicted any false-claim he made with science. Add to that this government and its “actions” and behaviour of the individual politicians... it just reeks of “we need to look good, it’ll probably be fine, just sign it off” pete0 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Matt said: No it won’t, it’ll be a happy coincidence. The man has been nothing but sincere and is highly respected. He didn’t get fired, Thump didn’t like him because he contradicted any false-claim he made with science. Add to that this government and its “actions” and behaviour of the individual politicians... it just reeks of “we need to look good, it’ll probably be fine, just sign it off” Apologies on the 'firing' - standing up to Trump stands in his favour. However, the question was whether he had any proof? I haven't seen any - have you? Not a challenge, just very interested as I know people who work for the medical council. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Formby said: Apologies on the 'firing' - standing up to Trump stands in his favour. However, the question was whether he had any proof? I haven't seen any - have you? Not a challenge, just very interested as I know people who work for the medical council. Personally, I think he was reacting to the stupid and nationalistic tripe issued by Gavin Williamson. What a jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Personally, I think he was reacting to the stupid and nationalistic tripe issued by Gavin Williamson. What a jerk. Just seen an interview on the BBC News. He has rowed back on his original comments now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: No it won’t, it’ll be a happy coincidence. The man has been nothing but sincere and is highly respected. He didn’t get fired, Thump didn’t like him because he contradicted any false-claim he made with science. Add to that this government and its “actions” and behaviour of the individual politicians... it just reeks of “we need to look good, it’ll probably be fine, just sign it off” Find it weird we're scrambling for the phizer one when the next vaccine breakthrough had a higher rate (95 compared to 90) and is easier to transport (can't remember what temperature but a lot more than the -70°c or whatever is). markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 39 minutes ago, pete0 said: Find it weird we're scrambling for the phizer one when the next vaccine breakthrough had a higher rate (95 compared to 90) and is easier to transport (can't remember what temperature but a lot more than the -70°c or whatever is). Pretty remarkable that anyone would want that lower effective and sub zero one. But honestly I doubt the credibility of any pharma companies effectiveness claims. They are some of the shadiest companies in the world. We had a massive opioid epidemic thanks to them (they literally pushed pills to increase profits not caring about people’s addiction and dying from overdose). I am hoping I can wait out a second or third revision, I’m pretty sure I already had COVID now that they’ve changed the timeline (said it hit US in December 2019 now which is when my family and co workers were sick) so hopefully I’ve got the anti bodies. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Formby said: Apologies on the 'firing' - standing up to Trump stands in his favour. However, the question was whether he had any proof? I haven't seen any - have you? Not a challenge, just very interested as I know people who work for the medical council. I’ve no idea if he has but I am sure of it that he does based on his conduct. Plus the conduct of the government. It was the poor, vulnerable and elderly that suffered most last time, it’ll be them again if they’ve cut corners. Honestly the process of reading bits and pieces as they become available in order to be ahead of the curve is fine for getting a high level gist. But to use it as the basis of the argument that they understand the complex topic sooner than bigger institutes like in Usa and EU who have more resources is not at all convincing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Matt said: I’ve no idea if he has but I am sure of it that he does based on his conduct. Plus the conduct of the government. It was the poor, vulnerable and elderly that suffered most last time, it’ll be them again if they’ve cut corners. Honestly the process of reading bits and pieces as they become available in order to be ahead of the curve is fine for getting a high level gist. But to use it as the basis of the argument that they understand the complex topic sooner than bigger institutes like in Usa and EU who have more resources is not at all convincing to me. I'm not sure what to believe on any issue at the moment - so much misinformation around. But Fauci, at least, appears to be okay with the UK approach now- which is reassuring. Fauci apologises for saying UK 'rushed' vaccine - BBC News "I have a great deal of confidence in what the UK does both scientifically and from a regulator standpoint," Dr Fauci told the BBC on Thursday. "Our process is one that takes more time than it takes in the UK. And that's just the reality," Dr Fauci told the BBC. "I did not mean to imply any sloppiness even though it came out that way." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 i would love to see a poll on the public's confidence in the first round of vaccine. i bet it's close to 50%, meaning not very confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Had a vaccination today (Just a flu one mind, I'm not that old) Two of my daughters have had a blazing row on the covid one, never going to speak to each other ever again (again) One does post graduate medical research and the other eats Facebook conspiracy theories whole for breakfast, it was bound to end in tears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Had a vaccination today (Just a flu one mind, I'm not that old) Two of my daughters have had a blazing row on the covid one, never going to speak to each other ever again (again) One does post graduate medical research and the other eats Facebook conspiracy theories whole for breakfast, it was bound to end in tears I turned my offer of the flu vaccine down, not because I have any negative views against it, more because I’ve never had a serious bout of flu in my life where I haven’t been able to operate, I know there’s always the a possibility for the first time but until that happens I think I will keep declining it. But when it comes to the Covid vaccine I have already decided when I’m offered it I’m definitely going to accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Palfy said: I turned my offer of the flu vaccine down, not because I have any negative views against it, more because I’ve never had a serious bout of flu in my life where I haven’t been able to operate, I know there’s always the a possibility for the first time but until that happens I think I will keep declining it. But when it comes to the Covid vaccine I have already decided when I’m offered it I’m definitely going to accept it. I've only had one flu vaccine before, in 2013 when I first had cancer. This time I was a priority, got emails from surgery and hospital telling me to get it done so I did; guessing I'll be towards the top of the list for Covid as well and I'll have no hesitation in taking it. London Blue, holystove and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/14/herd-immunity-boris-johnson-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR1dQRCD6Yvgy3UhzIkVpWyd3IPoyikZNdlGx21odRboxrNTuytKbQSILdU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Just went through this thread from the beginning. I didn't do any journaling when all of this started to spiral, and I'll always regret that. But you never know the severity of something, or the long-lasting impact it'll have, when it's first starting out. It's nice to have a documented timeline of how things went down, so I'm glad we have this preserved. pete0, Matt and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 29 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Just went through this thread from the beginning. I didn't do any journaling when all of this started to spiral, and I'll always regret that. But you never know the severity of something, or the long-lasting impact it'll have, when it's first starting out. It's nice to have a documented timeline of how things went down, so I'm glad we have this preserved. I hadn’t really thought about looking back to see where we started from and where we’ve got too, and when I have the time I will go through the posts to see the how it’s evolved through the people who have posted here. What I’m interested to know is whether people around the globe have learnt to treat the virus with respect, or are to many still to blasé about it’s danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 35 minutes ago, Palfy said: I hadn’t really thought about looking back to see where we started from and where we’ve got too, and when I have the time I will go through the posts to see the how it’s evolved through the people who have posted here. What I’m interested to know is whether people around the globe have learnt to treat the virus with respect, or are to many still to blasé about it’s danger. Because of the "relaxing" of the rules over Christmas (which I think and hope will be back-tracked on) I got a text from one of my daughters this morning inviting me to a "do" at her house on the 27th. Three daughters plus partners and nine kids, crazy. They're not stupid (normally) but I guess feel detached as we've got off so lightly down here (so far). Needless to say I won't be going, even if I wasn't classed as highly vulnerable I wouldn't. Daft because I've seen none of them since I got out of hospital but they seem to think that four day window means all will be fine pete0, Romey 1878 and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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