Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics) (232 Viewers)

[Kieranp96]

I’m seriously thinking about not bothering to fly over for Christmas - I reckon they’ll end up imposing more restrictions a few days before.

Yea i decided the same i aint coming back for xmas i will just facetime them all and then see them nest year some time.

 

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[It’sabatch87]

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

That's pritty much it, I had Covid last week, and didn't have any symptoms. It's nothing unless you're old, ill or fat as fuck.

Can you explain how professional athletes ended up struggling with it then?

 

[Evo1883]

Everybody reacts differently to covid , some people it effects their organs , some people feel better than they would with a common cold .. it seems there is no shoe fits all model

 

[Marty]

Can you explain how professional athletes ended up struggling with it then?

Plenty of athletics have underlying health conditions, for example, I've seen many professional footballers use inhalers during a game, many have poor eye sight and wear glasses (obviously contacts during games). Not sure who we were playing, but I even remember Gary McAllister losing a contact during a game while playing for us and having a replacement inserted while the game went on, it was only this summer we seen Eriksen collapsing and needing CPR on the pitch, being super fit and having huge amounts of talent doesn't make them immune to healthy issues.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

many have poor eye sight and wear glasses (obviously contacts during games). Not sure who we were playing, but I even remember Gary McAllister losing a contact during a game while playing for us and having a replacement inserted while the game went on

If we're going to that level, then the majority of the UK will have something up with them!

 

[Marty]

If we're going to that level, then the majority of the UK will have something up with them!

It's just an example of a minor health concern. In normal world wouldn't be a problem, but for these people who are at the pinnacle, a 1% drop in performance is huge in terms of what they achieve.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Plenty of athletics have underlying health conditions, for example, I've seen many professional footballers use inhalers during a game, many have poor eye sight and wear glasses (obviously contacts during games). Not sure who we were playing, but I even remember Gary McAllister losing a contact during a game while playing for us and having a replacement inserted while the game went on, it was only this summer we seen Eriksen collapsing and needing CPR on the pitch, being super fit and having huge amounts of talent doesn't make them immune to healthy issues.

In which case really you have answered your own question.

 

[SBAndy]

That's pritty much it, I had Covid last week, and didn't have any symptoms. It's nothing unless you're old, ill or fat as fuck.

Or need glasses.

 

[Marty]

In which case really you have answered your own question.

It wasn't a question, it's a statement based on fact, I even included the supporting data.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It wasn't a question, it's a statement based on fact, I even included the supporting data.

You’ve just said even many elite athletes carry minor underlying conditions. There’s Man City players right now who will take time to get back up to full fitness after the outbreak there.

Clearly isn’t just ‘one for the fatties’

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Or need glasses.

Billy Bunter's fucked, then.

 

[covmark]

2 doses not great in protecting from omicron. 3rd dose helps massively. Still no invitation for my booster.

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[speedie87]

2 doses not great in protecting from omicron. 3rd dose helps massively. Still no invitation for my booster.

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If your over 40 you don’t need invitation now, just book yourself in. I went on wed night after they said that’s what you can expecting it to be a week or so before I could get a time slot and I could pretty much pick anytime I wanted for today

 

[covmark]

If your over 40 you don’t need invitation now, just book yourself in. I went on wed night after they said that’s what you can expecting it to be a week or so before I could get a time slot and I could pretty much pick anytime I wanted for today

Thought I had to wait for an invite. I'll have a look, cheers mate.

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[Deleted member 5849]

Thought I had to wait for an invite. I'll have a look, cheers mate.

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Having just had one today with nobody inviting me, I can confirm you can just book if over 40!

 

[Philosoraptor]

2 doses not great in protecting from omicron. 3rd dose helps massively. Still no invitation for my booster.

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70-75% protection from any covid symptoms.

That really doesn't seem that high to me.

Am I wrong?

50% evens, 66% 2-1, 75% 3-1, 80% 4-1, 90% 9-1.

Never been a betting person.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

70-75% protection from any covid symptoms.

That really doesn't seem that high to me.

Am I wrong?

50% evens, 66% 2-1, 75% 3-1, 80% 4-1, 90% 9-1.

Never been a betting person.

Think it's still better than you expect from the flu jab, but don't quote me!

 

[covmark]

Having just had one today with nobody inviting me, I can confirm you can just book if over 40!

Yep, just booked. Not able to get one until 30 December though. Thanks @speedie87.

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[covmark]

70-75% protection from any covid symptoms.

That really doesn't seem that high to me.

Am I wrong?

50% evens, 66% 2-1, 75% 3-1, 80% 4-1, 90% 9-1.

Never been a betting person.

Higher than that for protection against severe disease. Which is the main thing right??

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[Philosoraptor]

Higher than that for protection against severe disease. Which is the main thing right??

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Hopefully yes. More concerned with patient admissions here. It has been said this is the main concern of clogging everything up and lockdown and all that jazz.

 

[David O'Day]

Thought I had to wait for an invite. I'll have a look, cheers mate.

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Yeah I checked and there are slots for tomorrow

 

[covmark]

Hopefully yes. More concerned with patient admissions here. It has been said this is the main concern of clogging everything up and lockdown and all that jazz.

Yep, the more severe disease that is kept under control the better.

Friend of mine has been waiting 18 months to have his bowel reattached. Fairly easy procedure, but had to be put off for that long because of a lack of beds.
It's not just covid patients that covid is having a massive effect on.

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[covmark]

Yeah I checked and there are slots for tomorrow

I'm down in Wilts mate, only had 30th Dec. I'll keep looking though see if I can swap for an earlier one.

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[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Friend of mine has been waiting 18 months to have his bowel reattached.

That's what he told you!

I reckon he's full of shit.


In all seriousness I hope he gets it scheduled soon.

 

[Sick Boy]

Leaked docs show more restrictions could be on the way in the UK.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Yep, the more severe disease that is kept under control the better.

Friend of mine has been waiting 18 months to have his bowel reattached. Fairly easy procedure, but had to be put off for that long because of a lack of beds.
It's not just covid patients that covid is having a massive effect on.

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Yeah it's the little things too. My Mum got taken ill and was in hospital for a couple of weeks, and not being able to visit her was hard, especially as I didn't know if she was coming out again.

 

[speedie87]

Thought I had to wait for an invite. I'll have a look, cheers mate.

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Yeah that was the advice earlier in the week, as I was waiting too! Then they changed it Wednesday but looks like a lot of people beat you too it

 

[shmmeee]

Waiting area was the church next door to the medical centre and the volunteers provided refreshments. It was good but not as good as a bbq.

Can’t remember if I saw this here or not but fuck it:COVID-19: Vienna brothel offers customers 30 minutes with 'lady of their choice' in exchange for coronavirus jab

 

[covmark]

The Mrs tested positive 2 weeks ago. She had her booster booked but obviously had to cancel. She's recovered now, but when can she book her booster for. I've read 28 days from the positive test, but still unsure.

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[Deleted member 5849]

Waiting area was the church next door to the medical centre and the volunteers provided refreshments. It was good but not as good as a bbq.

That Cheylesmore? If so, Mrs Wisdom didn't get offered a biscuit!

 

[Deleted member 5849]

The Mrs tested positive 2 weeks ago. She had her booster booked but obviously had to cancel. She's recovered now, but when can she book her booster for. I've read 28 days from the positive test, but still unsure.

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One of the questions they ask you is if you've had Covid in the previous 28 days. Not that I know what happens if you say yes!

 

[chiefdave]

That Cheylesmore? If so, Mrs Wisdom didn't get offered a biscuit!

That's the one. Had all three of mine there, tea and biscuits twice! The other time was polling day so it was all a bit hectic.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

The Mrs tested positive 2 weeks ago. She had her booster booked but obviously had to cancel. She's recovered now, but when can she book her booster for. I've read 28 days from the positive test, but still unsure.

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Yep I think that’s correct

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Leaked docs show more restrictions could be on the way in the UK.

I doubt they'll happen cos this is the govt testing the waters again to see how the public reacts. Which will be with outrage and so they'll can claim it was never their intention to bring them in when it gets a negative reaction.