Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics) (25 Viewers)

chiefdave · Jan 4, 2021

Deleted member 5849 said:
I'd still like to know what local area actually means...

I assume I can drive to exercise?

In lockdown 1 local forces were advised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council to work on the basis that the length of the exercise had to be greater than the time spent on travel. Or something along those lines, can't remember the exact wording. Suspect they'll use similar this time as nothing seems to be defined.

Doubt anyone will be questioned unless they're driving for miles like those idiots that had to be rescued in the snow after they decided to take a day trip to the Peak District.

skyblueusername · Jan 4, 2021

Deleted member 5849 said:
I'd still like to know what local area actually means...

I assume I can drive to exercise?

I think snowdonia is local in the winter, Bournemouth in the summer.

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 4, 2021

Brylowes said:
Absolutely this, whatever else is happening is happening, we can see it but there’s not a great deal we can do about it apart from sit tight and avoid others as much as possible.
The vaccine is now the only thing offering any kind of meaningful respite and hope for our health and economic recovery, the cancellation of the planned 2nd vaccine jab along with (what feels like ) a sudden aversion to wanting to talk about the vaccination programme from government and media is giving me an uneasy feeling.

It’s the only way out of the restrictions. Unite everyone behind it and keep people updated with weekly figures in relation to the target. No media spin, no taking credit for others’ accomplishments, just get that vaccine out to as many as you can in the shortest time.

Brylowes · Jan 4, 2021

fernandopartridge said:
"not tonight mate"

"no trainers pal"

"too casual"

You’d be getting right pissed off after queuing in the rain for ages ‘only for Mable, Bet and Hilda to rock up ‘flutter their cataracts’ and get ushered straight in.

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 4, 2021

Brylowes said:
You’d be getting right pissed off after queuing in the rain for ages ‘only for Mable, Bet and Hilda to rock up ‘flutter their cataracts and get ushered straight in.

Happened to me in London once, the Astoria. Had to ask for a homeless dude’s shoes to be allowed in and I was. Never got the trainers back

Deleted member 5849 · Jan 4, 2021

chiefdave said:
In lockdown 1 local forces were advised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council to work on the basis that the length of the exercise had to be greater than the time spent on travel. Or something along those lines, can't remember the exact wording. Suspect they'll use similar this time as nothing seems to be defined.

Doubt anyone will be questioned unless they're driving for miles like those idiots that had to be rescued in the snow after they decided to take a day trip to the Peak District.

Don't intend to do miles, but had my fill of the housing estate in March and April. Know every road intimately, now!

Ian1779 · Jan 4, 2021

David O'Day · Jan 4, 2021

Brighton Sky Blue said:
It’s the only way out of the restrictions. Unite everyone behind it and keep people updated with weekly figures in relation to the target. No media spin, no taking credit for others’ accomplishments, just get that vaccine out to as many as you can in the shortest time.

But to get the vulnerable people done by mid feb you have to do the top 4 categories which is 14 million people or 2.3 million a week

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 4, 2021

David O'Day said:
But to get the vulnerable people done by mid feb you have to do the top 4 categories which is 14 million people or 2.3 million a week

If that isn’t quite achievable then be straight with the public about it. We are where we are and up to this point the chief problem has been terrible communication.

Ian1779 · Jan 4, 2021

What’s the biggest barrier to vaccinating - is it having enough doses or the infrastructure required?

David O'Day · Jan 4, 2021

Brighton Sky Blue said:
If that isn’t quite achievable then be straight with the public about it. We are where we are and up to this point the chief problem has been terrible communication.

It is a target that means everything has to go really well for it to happen

Brylowes · Jan 4, 2021

Ian1779 said:
What’s the biggest barrier to vaccinating - is it having enough doses or the infrastructure required?

With transmission rates as high as they currently are and the lockdown just being announced, I would imagine a lot of people would be reluctant to attend wherever it is they have to go to get the vaccine.
After all, it would be a nightmare to catch the virus whilst only venturing out to get protection from it.

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 4, 2021

David O'Day said:
It is a target that means everything has to go really well for it to happen

So aim for that and if we end up a bit behind the target then say so.

David O'Day · Jan 5, 2021

Brighton Sky Blue said:
So aim for that and if we end up a bit behind the target then say so.

no as it yet another case of over promising and under performing

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 5, 2021

David O'Day said:
no as it yet another case of over promising and under performing

It isn’t a promise it’s an aim

Liquid Gold · Jan 5, 2021

Can they not do drive through vaccines? We have drive in test centres, just turn up with a vaccine card that has a qr code on it, show ID, roll your window down, stab and out.

David O'Day · Jan 5, 2021

Brighton Sky Blue said:
It isn’t a promise it’s an aim

yes it was have a word

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 5, 2021

David O'Day said:
yes it was have a word

What is wrong with an update of vaccinations versus where we’re aiming for?

Brylowes · Jan 5, 2021

Sky Blue Pete said:
Maybe he’s been doing his job

It’s not for me to say if there’s anything more to this ‘but I’ll bet there’s something more to this.

Vaccine Minister’s Family Sets Up Medical Company

Nadhim Zahawi’s wife and two sons have established a new company called ‘Warren Medical Limited’

bylinetimes.com

cowboy1850 · Jan 5, 2021

Does anyone know if I can still take my car for an MOT?

clint van damme · Jan 5, 2021

cowboy1850 said:
Does anyone know if I can still take my car for an MOT?

If the garage sells pasta then yes

skybluetony176 · Jan 5, 2021

Brighton Sky Blue said:
Happened to me in London once, the Astoria. Had to ask for a homeless dude’s shoes to be allowed in and I was. Never got the trainers back

I bet a blow job was exchanged in the deal.

We'll_live_and_die · Jan 5, 2021

Liquid Gold said:
Can they not do drive through vaccines? We have drive in test centres, just turn up with a vaccine card that has a qr code on it, show ID, roll your window down, stab and out.

With the pfizer vac I saw they were having to monitor people for 15minutes due to the reactions some were having. I don't know if that's still in place?

Sky Blue Pete · Jan 5, 2021

Gove going on about the consequences on poorer children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds

Mmmmmmmmm where’s the laptops Mr Gove

clint van damme · Jan 5, 2021

Rich said:
With the pfizer vac I saw they were having to monitor people for 15minutes due to the reactions some were having. I don't know if that's still in place?

I think that is standard practice no matter which vaccine.

Sky Blue Pete · Jan 5, 2021

Now Gove talking about inequalities!!!! Oh my

clint van damme · Jan 5, 2021

Sky Blue Pete said:
Now Gove talking about inequalities!!!! Oh my

It really bothers him Pete. That's why he was talking last week about levelling up society.
I'm sure he's being genuine

We'll_live_and_die · Jan 5, 2021

clint van damme said:
I think that is standard practice no matter which vaccine.

It's not for normal vaccines, my Mrs had the Flu jab and was back out before I had chance to park.

clint van damme · Jan 5, 2021

Rich said:
It's not for normal vaccines, my Mrs had the Flu jab and was back out before I had chance to park.

No. I mean for these covid vaccines. I'm fairly sure the old fella who had the first Oxford one said he had to wait for 15 minutes.
I had my first flu jab this year and didn't need to hang around.

Sbarcher · Jan 5, 2021

Rich said:
It's not for normal vaccines, my Mrs had the Flu jab and was back out before I had chance to park.

With this vaccine you are required to go to an ante room for 15 mins after the jab to see if there are any immediate reactions to it.

Nick · Jan 5, 2021

Roads didn't seem much quieter this morning, it was 7.15 though so rush hour might be different.

David O'Day · Jan 5, 2021

Brighton Sky Blue said:
What is wrong with an update of vaccinations versus where we’re aiming for?

it's bullshit, he needs to be realistic that is what is wrong

shmmeee · Jan 5, 2021

Well just told my work I’m not coming into the office. Their position last night was nothing has changed but I live with two OAPs and am not taking the risk.

Ian1779 · Jan 5, 2021

My son is currently learning about survival techniques on Fortnite as his primary school haven’t had the time to turn around his remote learning for today given the lateness of the announcement, and I am working from home all day with meetings and student calls.

Deleted member 5849 · Jan 5, 2021

shmmeee said:
Well just told my work I’m not coming into the office. Their position last night was nothing has changed but I live with two OAPs and am not taking the risk.

Waiting to see what Mrs Wisdom's work decides. Yesterday, they told her not to come in this week, so you'd *hope* they'd be sensible...

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