Coronavirus

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One other interesting point the Prof makes in this article (something which was mentioned briefly in The Observer a few weeks ago) was that there's been virtually no flu again this winter, which should be helping ease the pressure on the NHS.

Good point but strange it hasn't. Saves 20,000 deaths plus a huge number in hospital

[AugustaHibs]

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Omicron is going to do what it's going to do

Ryan
@ThatRyanChap
Netherlands lockdown started on 19th December (red line)

Today they announced their highest ever case number of the pandemic

https://mobile.twitter.com/ThatRyanC...82960044285953

Lockdowns don’t work as you’re lucky if 2 people and their dug actually stick to them to the letter.

[Sir David Gray]

Absences due to Covid-19 is affecting about one-in-10 staff across all health trusts, the health union Unison has said.

Statistics on Wednesday revealed the extent of the problem, with thousands of workers off sick or isolating.

Unison representative James Large said the pandemic has highlighted the need for long-term strategic thinking.

He said the pandemic has shone "a light on a service that hasn't been run properly for a number of years".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-59888725

[Paul1642]

The changes to isolation rules are hopefully a game changer for unnecessary staff absences. Long overdue and much welcomed for me.

[Sir David Gray]

BBC Breaking News - Novak Djokovic legal challenge against his deportation from Australia adjourned until Monday.

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Good point but strange it hasn't. Saves 20,000 deaths plus a huge number in hospital

I suppose it strengthens the argument that the isolation rules leading to staff shortages are causing as much of a problem as Covid, if they aren't getting the usual influx of bad flu cases? Hopefully the new rules will begin to ease that pressure, at least.

[He's here!]

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BBC Breaking News - Novak Djokovic legal challenge against his deportation from Australia adjourned until Monday.

He needs to just suck it up and go home - or get vaccinated. I suspect there are a few Victoria government/Tennis Australia officials sweating over what might be revealed re the strings that were pulled to grant his exemption.

[Coco Bryce]

It's a complete nonsense these guidelines. My kids couldnt go back to school because although BOTH negative on several LFTs over the last 8 days because I tested positive on the 30th Dec. If I tested positive yesterday and they were negatives yesterday and today they would be OK to go back to school today. No wonder people have had enough and are just getting on with their life after finding out they're positive with no symptoms.

[LunasBoots]

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He needs to just suck it up and go home - or get vaccinated. I suspect there are a few Victoria government/Tennis Australia officials sweating over what might be revealed re the strings that were pulled to grant his exemption.

Must be a bitter blow to the Tennis organisers not to have the best player in the world there, in a way dilutes the whole competition, like many football players who are not vaccinated Novak should grow up and get vaccinated. Australia's border controls are pretty harsh even in normal instances

[Steven79]

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It's a complete nonsense these guidelines. My kids couldnt go back to school because although BOTH negative on several LFTs over the last 8 days because I tested positive on the 30th Dec. If I tested positive yesterday and they were negatives yesterday and today they would be OK to go back to school today. No wonder people have had enough and are just getting on with their life after finding out they're positive with no symptoms.

Good job a positive person with no symptoms can't pass it onto anyone else...

[danhibees1875]

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It's a complete nonsense these guidelines. My kids couldnt go back to school because although BOTH negative on several LFTs over the last 8 days because I tested positive on the 30th Dec. If I tested positive yesterday and they were negatives yesterday and today they would be OK to go back to school today. No wonder people have had enough and are just getting on with their life after finding out they're positive with no symptoms.

There's not a playbook on how to deal with pandemics though - things are going to change as we progress our understanding and have new ways to mitigate against the affects of the virus.

What you've described sounds like the rules getting better for society - it just so happens they were applicable to you when they were stricter - which is progress of our understanding, not a nonsense.

Thankfully I've not heard of anyone who is in the boat of "just getting on with it" after a positive test result. That's quite selfish and irresponsible.

[HibsGW]

Question on isolation, I work in a cafe and one of my colleagues who I was working with yesterday has just tested positive on an LFT. What does this mean for me?

[HibsGW]

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Question on isolation, I work in a cafe and one of my colleagues who I was working with yesterday has just tested positive on an LFT. What does this mean for me?

I think this suggests I don’t need to isolate (fully vaxd)
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-infection

[Mon Dieu4]

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Question on isolation, I work in a cafe and one of my colleagues who I was working with yesterday has just tested positive on an LFT. What does this mean for me?

You are fine, just keep taking LFTs and go about your business as usual

[Coco Bryce]

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Good job a positive person with no symptoms can't pass it onto anyone else...

But still not allowed to leave the house though?

[Coco Bryce]

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You are fine, just keep taking LFTs and go about your business as usual

No he isn't. The new guidelines are only from midnight today. As yesterday it was still the old guidelines as I have been instructed by our kids school today when they sent them home as I tested positive before the new guidelines started today. Both kids have had numerous negative LFTs

[I'm_cabbaged]

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It's a complete nonsense these guidelines. My kids couldnt go back to school because although BOTH negative on several LFTs over the last 8 days because I tested positive on the 30th Dec. If I tested positive yesterday and they were negatives yesterday and today they would be OK to go back to school today. No wonder people have had enough and are just getting on with their life after finding out they're positive with no symptoms.

But they can go back today if they’ve had negatives? Or am I missing something?

[Mon Dieu4]

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No he isn't. The new guidelines are only from midnight today. As yesterday it was still the old guidelines as I have been instructed by our kids school today when they sent them home as I tested positive before the new guidelines started today. Both kids have had numerous negative LFTs

He's classed as a non household contact even under the old rules if you are double vaccinated that means you just need to keep an eye on LFTs

[Hibrandenburg]

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BBC Breaking News - Novak Djokovic legal challenge against his deportation from Australia adjourned until Monday.

How fitting is his first name, No-vak

[He's here!]

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How fitting is his first name, No-vak

Indeed! I think that one's already doing the rounds.

[He's here!]

Anyone well versed on legal speak? What does the defence statement that 'most of the evidence will be capable of agreement' mean here?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...-west-59894859

[Berwickhibby]

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Anyone well versed on legal speak? What does the defence statement that 'most of the evidence will be capable of agreement' mean here?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...-west-59894859

I assume it will be most of the evidence won’t be contested …but mitigation for her actions will be offered

[Since90+2]

Took my 2 year old daughter to the Doctors and it turns out she has a viral infection and she's been given antibiotics however we were told she also must get a PCR as she has a temperature. Maybe I'm just being silly but would that not be explained by the viral infection they've just diagnosed her with?

[Tyler Durden]

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Took my 2 year old daughter to the Doctors and it turns out she has a viral infection and she's been given antibiotics however we were told she also must get a PCR as she has a temperature. Maybe I'm just being silly but would that not be explained by the viral infection they've just diagnosed her with?

It's incredibly frustrating but the GP will advise that they should get a test if they have any symptoms (at the first sign of a temperature), in my experience. We struggled a bit last year as my daughter had a virus and the doctor basically wouldn't see her until we had done a PCR, even though we were fairly certain that she didn't have COVID.

I appreciate they are simply trying to take a cautious/prudent approach but I'd use your own discretion.

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570 0-5 yr olds hospitalised with COVID-19 in England *in just a week*

[McSwanky]

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570 0-5 yr olds hospitalised with COVID-19 in England *in just a week*

'With' or 'due to'?

[WeeRussell]

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No wonder people have had enough and are just getting on with their life after finding out they're positive with no symptoms.

Didn’t make much of your post before this sentence but dearie f***** me! Ever thought that if these “people” (wonder who they are) were actually taking such a ridiculous attitude, they’re a big reason why we will continue to have all these restrictions and guidelines you’re moaning about?

[WeeRussell]

As much as the reduced isolation period is welcome I think the negative LFT tests at the end are pretty important. I took a test that showed up positive yesterday and I’m well past the 7 day from first symptoms point.

Negative today now so hopefully that’ll be that.

[WeeRussell]

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But still not allowed to leave the house though?

And if you missed the sarcasm of the post you quoted its little wonder you’re struggling to accept the guidelines, Coco!

Of course you’re not allowed to leave the house if you’re positive, symptoms or otherwise. You can’t possibly be arguing this far down the line and not realise the virus is passed on regardless of symptoms!?

[Just Alf]

Covid-19: More than 100 test positive on an Italy-India flight - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-59894989



Then we get ....

Covid: Pre-departure travel tests have outlived their usefulness - Shapps

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59892136