[News] The Coronavirus Good News thread

[clapham_gull]

Our local NHS sends an email round to all staff towards late afternoon saying something along the lines of 'x number of people haven't turned up for their planned vaccine jab today - so there is spare capacity for staff; first come first served'. Nothing going to waste, health staff getting vaccinated quicker than planned.

Yes was reading the same about other hospitals.

 

[nwgull]

Our local NHS sends an email round to all staff towards late afternoon saying something along the lines of 'x number of people haven't turned up for their planned vaccine jab today - so there is spare capacity for staff; first come first served'. Nothing going to waste, health staff getting vaccinated quicker than planned.

That's a really good idea. I wonder if it'd be possible to extend that offer beyond hospital staff once they've all been done?

 

[dazzer6666]

Our local NHS sends an email round to all staff towards late afternoon saying something along the lines of 'x number of people haven't turned up for their planned vaccine jab today - so there is spare capacity for staff; first come first served'. Nothing going to waste, health staff getting vaccinated quicker than planned.

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[keaton]

Our local NHS sends an email round to all staff towards late afternoon saying something along the lines of 'x number of people haven't turned up for their planned vaccine jab today - so there is spare capacity for staff; first come first served'. Nothing going to waste, health staff getting vaccinated quicker than planned.

While that's great, do you know how many people aren't turning up for their jab? It's worrying if this is a common occurrence

 

[LamieRobertson]

While that's great, do you know how many people aren't turning up for their jab? It's worrying if this is a common occurrence

Is it really surprising though....number of hospital appointments missed etc ....I’m pleased as I am sure you are that they are turning a negative into a positive

 

[clapham_gull]

While that's great, do you know how many people aren't turning up for their jab? It's worrying if this is a common occurrence

I think you just have to assume that a small percentage will not turn up for a number of reasons.

1) Were feeling ill.
2) Couldn't make THAT date
3) Can't be bothered.

 

[keaton]

I think you just have to assume that a small percentage will not turn up for a number of reasons.

1) Were feeling ill.
2) Couldn't make THAT date
3) Can't be bothered.

I get that I just thinkb if it's a sizeable amount it's worrying that the process isn't easier in 2) for people to reschedule and the appointment be offered to someone else. Also not sure what else 80 year olds could have on at the moment! And for 3) that would be pretty shocking

 

[Jim in the West]

If I correctly understand the graph above, the good news is that we only have to vaccinate around 20% of the population in order to reduce Covid-related deaths by approx 90%....(the numbers in little squares on the graph represent the Priority Groups, and therefore - if we believe Boris - we should get to the point where the death-rate IS reduced by 90% by mid-Feb).

 

[dazzer6666]

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If I correctly understand the graph above, the good news is that we only have to vaccinate around 20% of the population in order to reduce Covid-related deaths by approx 90%....(the numbers in little squares on the graph represent the Priority Groups, and therefore - if we believe Boris - we should get to the point where the death-rate IS reduced by 90% by mid-Feb).

Exactly this, hence the move to one jab initially to get to that 90%+ level asap. There will be a bit of a lag from the current rise in numbers but get this done and we very, very significantly reduce the numbers that will end up in hospital.

 

[Charity Shield 1910]

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If I correctly understand the graph above, the good news is that we only have to vaccinate around 20% of the population in order to reduce Covid-related deaths by approx 90%....(the numbers in little squares on the graph represent the Priority Groups, and therefore - if we believe Boris - we should get to the point where the death-rate IS reduced by 90% by mid-Feb).

Good work. I'd like to see more of this risk management analysis. I also saw the posts above where they think they might get to 5 Million vaccinated a week. If they do then the the entire UK population could be done by April/May. "If" I suppose is the important word, but its possible.

 

[Mellotron]

I think you just have to assume that a small percentage will not turn up for a number of reasons.

1) Were feeling ill.
2) Couldn't make THAT date
3) Can't be bothered.

I would add the possibility of admin snafus, given the massive logistical challenge going on atm;

1 - letter to wrong address
2 - letter not opened
3 - referred to wrong day
4 - phone call attempted, not picked up etc

Obviously you'd hope these sorts of things would be few and far between, but there will surely be some?

 

[Peteinblack]

Mrs Peteinblack started her secondment this morning as a COVID vaccinator in Bath - and as a key-worker, received her first jab at 8.45

 

[beorhthelm]

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If I correctly understand the graph above, the good news is that we only have to vaccinate around 20% of the population in order to reduce Covid-related deaths by approx 90%....(the numbers in little squares on the graph represent the Priority Groups, and therefore - if we believe Boris - we should get to the point where the death-rate IS reduced by 90% by mid-Feb).

this is really good to illustrate that we dont need to immunise the whole population in one go for effective control of the virus. 50-60% would probably be sufficient, at least to return to something near normality.

 

[Mellotron]

Umbilical cord stem cells implanted into Covid patients improve survival chances, study suggests

An experimental treatment involving stem cells from umbilical cords could significantly reduce deaths and quicken recovery time for patients suffering the most severe form of Covid-19, a study suggests.

In a study conducted by scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, they reported a 91 per cent survival rate in seriously ill patients given the stem cell infusion, compared to 42 per cent in a second group who did not receive it.

Obviously as we know these things can take a long time to filter through, however I see this sort of thing as positive more for keeping deaths low, once we've fully gotten on top of the virus.

 

[ozzygull]

90 year old mum due to get her first jab on Friday. That has made my day knowing the risk to her will soon (hopefully) be at lots less.

 

[Madafwo]

74 year old mum doesn't have to go back to work as a dinner lady until at least the middle of February, at which time she should hopefully have had her first dose of the vaccine.

 

[dazzer6666]

23% of over 80s already vaccinated in the UK
1.3m in total vaccinated
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[Mellotron]

Daily vaccination numbers being published from start of next week onwards. This will help a sense of progression through this last lockdown.

 

[atomised]

Daily vaccination numbers being published from start of next week onwards. This will help a sense of progression through this last lockdown.

That and the mention of the larger vaccination centres coming on stream from next week

 

[raymondo]

Mrs Peteinblack started her secondment this morning as a COVID vaccinator in Bath - and as a key-worker, received her first jab at 8.45

Tell her to be careful, [MENTION=2318]Peteinblack[/MENTION], as her immunity will kick in in 2 to 3 weeks