Has a timeline been given for when this is likely to be approved?
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Has a timeline been given for when this is likely to be approved?
I was of the same mindset given the astounding vaccination figures they've been ploughing through over there, but the articles I linked to tell a different story at what may happen imminently once the high volume of anti-vaxxers is reached.
Michigan has a pretty decent vaccination uptake to date, but they are struggling now and the signs are that other states may be starting to head the same way again. We know ourselves what the B.1.1.7 strain can do once it becomes the prominent variant in circulation.
In short, we know that the situation with this virus can change quite rapidly, and there are signs that the direction of travel in the US is not quite as positive as the vaccination rates imply. Hopefully their vaccination programme will win out, but with our government seemingly being more cautious now than previously, and with Ireland red-listing the US, it may not take too much for a better-safe-than-sorry approach to be taken.
Already being used in the states
If the U.K. is anything to go by the anti vax groups are very loud but low in number, the uptake here is incredible.
I’m not sure I would take much notice of Ireland, they seem to be on a zero covid approach, I don’t think they even have schools open yet?
I’m meant to be going to Vegas in June and I’m pretty sure I will be able to fly if I want to.
Michigan is interesting as there was a jump in positives in Israel during the vaccine roll out before it dipped,let’s hope it’s that.
I only skim read the article, but I didn’t see much about companies making it difficult for those without vaccine - Vegas casinos have said workers don’t have to have a jab, but they have to have 3 tests a week at their own expense to carry on working there.
The report you shared maybe right, I think we will know more around the end of the month when it’s a vaccine free for all age wise, but I remain confident.
I have one piece of advise for anyone thinking of going to Texas...
... DON'T.
... DON'T.
Ah yes, was approved on 27.2. I missed this.
I went to Austin a few weeks ago. It was great fun.
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Algernon
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Bloody hell, they're made of sterner stuff over there.
I had mine in the top of my arm.
Lyndhurst 14
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One of the best places I've been to for live music and the barbeques are out of this world
Certainly the least Texas place I've been too, in Texas.
The Texas governor reopened the state almost straight after it was locked down, and I believe vaccine take-up hasn't been high.
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Lyndhurst 14
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That's true. I suppose I was guilty of thinking it was going to be full of rednecks and it wasn't. Very liberal and very out of step with the rest of the State
Well the governer is not looking too silly at the moment. He lifted restrictions a month ago and case numbers haven't changed.
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Weststander
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The US have been vaccinating huge numbers.
Hopefully making travel to the US possible much sooner.
maltaseagull
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There was still a big fuss in the states when Texas opened up.
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Here in Texas admittedly take up is slow but it’s growing. Anyone over 16 can now get vaccinated and cases, deaths and hospitalizations are all down. I got my first one on Friday. I hit the website on Wed, chose my appointment time and got it confirmed in 5 mins. We have drive through centers all over the place. Currently stands at 14m vaccinated.
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/texas-coronavirus-cases-map/
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/texas-coronavirus-cases-map/
Weststander
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Just glanced at their cases and deaths metrics, as you said, looks very positive.
A mixed picture, California also good, whilst NY and Florida have stubbornly not dipping case numbers.
A mixed picture, California also good, whilst NY and Florida have stubbornly not dipping case numbers.
Frankie
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