Coronavirus in the UK - news, lockdown and discussion

[cupid_stunt]

Some GPs around here have come together to provide flu jab clinics in various place like church halls and community centres, with extended hours, community & district nurses have been visiting vulnerable patients, such as my mother, to do home jabs.

Pharmacies, including at the local Tesco & Asda, are offering NHS jabs for those entitled to it, and privately from as little as £8.

GPs are contacting patients to get them to attend, my SiS got 2 voicemails when her phone was switched off at work, then they called the landline, and my brother confirmed she had already had it at work/hospital.

Seems very well organised TBH.

 

[Looby]

Yeah, I'd encourage anyone to get that vaccine too if they can - even though it won't protect against all types, it's better than nothing.

I’ve never been offered the pneumonia vaccine even though I’ve been entitled to a flu jab for 12 years. I asked this year when I booked and they said yes. I don’t get why I had to ask as I assumed I wasn’t entitled.

 

[two sheds]

Said before but I asked my doctor about the pneumonia vaccine and she said I'd had it two years ago

 

[Looby]

Said before but I asked my doctor about the pneumonia vaccine and she said I'd had it two years ago

I did wonder myself but I hadn’t.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I’ve never been offered the pneumonia vaccine even though I’ve been entitled to a flu jab for 12 years. I asked this year when I booked and they said yes. I don’t get why I had to ask as I assumed I wasn’t entitled.

I guess it's all about your underlying risk factors. I was offered it due to asthma but I've hear others with the same condition who weren't so it might depend on the attitude of your GP.

 

[Looby]

I guess it's all about your underlying risk factors. I was offered it due to asthma but I've hear others with the same condition who weren't so it might depend on the attitude of your GP.

I just don’t think they’re pushing it like they do the flu jab. I get texts and reminders annually about flu and nothing about pneumonia. But when I asked they didn’t have to check if I could have it because I think they use the same criteria. Oh well, had it now.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Definitely worth getting it done if you're vulnerable to chest problems.

 

[two sheds]

I just don’t think they’re pushing it like they do the flu jab. I get texts and reminders annually about flu and nothing about pneumonia. But when I asked they didn’t have to check if I could have it because I think they use the same criteria. Oh well, had it now.

Perhaps because it's a one off rather than yearly.

 

[two sheds]

I had tetanus injection when I moved here nearly 20 years ago because I was going to be doing loads of gardening. Can't remember whether I've had or need a booster though. I'll swear I asked my doctor but can't remember what she said again

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I had tetanus injection when I moved here nearly 20 years ago because I was going to be doing loads of gardening. Can't remember whether I've had or need a booster though. I'll swear I asked my doctor but can't remember what she said again

My last tetanus jab was at least 15 years back - can't remember exactly.

 

[two sheds]

Tetanus

Find out about tetanus, including how you get it, what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it’s treated and the tetanus vaccination.

www.nhs.uk

The full course of vaccination includes 5 injections, usually given on the following schedule:

• the first 3 doses are given as part of the 6-in-1 vaccine at age 8, 12 and 16 weeks
• a booster dose is given as part of the 4-in-1 pre-school booster at age 3 years and 4 months
• a final dose is given as part of the 3-in-1 teenage booster at age 14

This course of 5 injections should provide long-lasting protection against tetanus. However, if you or your child has a deep or dirty wound, it's best to get medical advice.

If you're not sure whether you've had the full vaccination course, contact your GP surgery for advice. It's possible to fully vaccinate older children and adults who were not vaccinated when they were younger.

I won't have had the childhood ones but looks like we're ok.

 

[cupid_stunt]

I was bitten by a dog about 5 years ago, I went straight to see the GP for a tetanus jab, and he told me the current thinking is that it lasts a lifetime, so he just cleaned my bloody wound & dressed it.

I think I am still alive.

 

[Mr.Bishie]

 

[AverageJoe]

So as I suspected, we will come out of National lockdown on 2 Dec.

And go straight back into regional tier three lockdown across the country.

Which fucking sucks.

 

[Mr.Bishie]

So as I suspected, we will come out of National lockdown on 2 Dec.

And go straight back into regional tier three lockdown across the country.

Which fucking sucks.

As suspected. No great surprise is it.

 

[The39thStep]

So as I suspected, we will come out of National lockdown on 2 Dec.

And go straight back into regional tier three lockdown across the country.

Which fucking sucks.

A strengthened tier three lockdown

 

[killer b]

they're talking about 'a strengthened three-tiered system', which doesn't imply everywhere will be tier three does it?

 

[8115]

they're talking about 'a strengthened three-tiered system', which doesn't imply everywhere will be tier three does it?

They were saying tier 1, basically doesn't work.

 

[8115]

Tier 3 works, tier 2 sometimes works, tier 1 doesn't work.

 

[AverageJoe]

It's just a fucking joke.

I don't qualify for any help from the government as I set up a new business in Jan and work from home so don't have any business premises.

I feel like I'm in an open prison. I can do some things but only when I'm allowed or told to.

I'm a reasonable, patient, law abiding citizen and I'm being treated like a cunt by the government. My resentment is slowly turning into anger. And I can't be the only one.

I want to live goddammit, not exist.

 

[The39thStep]

Have to wait for the full announcement and details . The Telegraph is reporting more areas to be placed into the higher tiers and restrictions in tiers strengthened .
They are also quoting some proposal of a ‘freedom pass’ for next year in which if individuals are tested negative for covid twice a week they can ‘live a normal as life as possible ‘ whatever that means .

 

[AverageJoe]

Have to wait for the full announcement and details . The Telegraph is reporting more areas to be placed into the higher tiers and restrictions in tiers strengthened .
They are also quoting some proposal of a ‘freedom pass’ for next year in which if individuals are tested negative for covid twice a week they can ‘live a normal as life as possible ‘ whatever that means .

Which bits of what you just wrote make you happy?

Probably none of it. And that's what sucks.

 

[AverageJoe]

If it gets to the stage (soon, if this is actually what's going to happen) my "freedom pass" will be writ large on my knuckles. That's no way to live. Forcing honest people to make the choice of feeding the kids or breaking the law.

Civil war beckons

 

[Supine]

Calm down son. It's shit. But this is what we have to deal with.

 

[teqniq]

What is actually the matter with people?

 

[AverageJoe]

Calm down son. It's shit. But this is what we have to deal with.

Where'd you get your degree in patronising from 'son'.

 

[andysays]

Covid-19: Strengthened tier system for England after lockdown

A tougher three-tiered system of local restrictions will come into force in England when the lockdown ends on 2 December, Downing Street has said.

Boris Johnson is expected to set out his plan - including details of how families can see different households at Christmas - to MPs on Monday. More areas are set to be placed into the higher tiers to keep the virus under control, No 10 said. And some tiers will be strengthened to safeguard lockdown progress.

But at least there's some good news

It is not yet clear exactly how restrictions could change - but it is understood the 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants will be altered. Mr Johnson is expected to say that, while last orders must be called at 10pm, people will get an extra hour to finish their food and drinks.

 

[Badgers]

Lockdown3 in January then

#worldbeating

 

[maomao]

What's the difference between a strengthened tier 3 and a half-arsed lockdown anyway?

 

[andysays]

What's the difference between a strengthened tier 3 and a half-arsed lockdown anyway?

Only one of them is called a lockdown, so it can be presented as some sort of improvement, even though it isn't really.