Coronavirus Disease Outbreak COVID-19 #98

Do you think 'freedom day' July 19th will go ahead

  • Yes

    Votes: 170 56.3%

  • No

    Votes: 71 23.5%

  • Undecided

    Votes: 61 20.2%
  • Total voters
    302
  • Poll closed .
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AllSeeingEye123 said:
www.bbc.co.uk

Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.
www.bbc.co.uk

I am calling BS. They might have died with both but cannot have been killed of both. It has to be one or the other. It would be like two people getting done for murder but it's only one who does the fatal blow.
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They haven't claimed that both variants killed her (or even that she died from covid). The point of the article is that they have found it possible for people to be infected with two different variants at the same time.
 
Merpedy said:
Out of general interest, how can they tell by a PCR test which variant you have?

I assume they use PCR tests, if not then please correct me
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PCR tests don't usually give information about variants (in a some cases they may indicate a particular variant, but that's not the primary use of a PCR test). They have to sequence the viral RNA to determine the variant, which is why most people won't know which variant they have. So PCR is usually used to amplify the RNA to get enough material for sequencing, but the sequencing is different from a 'PCR test', if that makes any sense at all?

ETA: PCR is essentially just a way to synthesise more genetic material, which is then used in analyses. So for a PCR test the PCR product is run on a gel using a technique called gel electrophoresis.
 
Pfizer is not doing as good a job as they’d hoped a booster for the vulnerable as a lot of people in that category are being hospitalised
 
I usually get tonsillitis at least 3-4 times a year (too old to get them removed unless as a last resort now lol). I’ve not had it since January 2020 and can definitely put it down to the masks, but really if people are seriously worried about common illnesses then there’s ways to help yourself build natural immunity like exercising more, stress management and taking vitamins.
 
CosmicCreepers said:
I usually get tonsillitis at least 3-4 times a year (too old to get them removed unless as a last resort now lol). I’ve not had it since January 2020 and can definitely put it down to the masks, but really if people are seriously worried about common illnesses then there’s ways to help yourself build natural immunity like exercising more, stress management and taking vitamins.
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Not catching a bug for 18 months isn't down to poorly made, wrongly used homemade face coverings or cheap ones bought in a shop. It's because it's been illegal to mix with loved ones for ages.

https://www.12ft.io/https://www.the...e-doctor-covid-patients-are-younger-this-time

Covid deniers wasting NHS time.
 
Pixipoppy said:
Oh boo hoo you’ve got covid and you’re in bed but well enough to tweet so no one cares :rolleyes: let’s all wear masks forever heaven forbid you come into contact with any germs - wouldn’t want you to ever feel slightly under the weather now would we:sick:
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I agree whilst I don’t wish sickness on anyone, imagine how ill she could have been if she hadn’t been vaccinated. Frankly the government don’t care if you are bed ill for a few days, as long as you aren’t costing the NHS money.

I do think covid is turning us all into snowflakes when it comes to sickness, probably because there were no flu bugs last winter and everyone has forgotten about general illness/viruses!

monga said:
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It would be interesting to see the proportion of vaccinated/none vaccinated because those older unvaccinated groups are always going to be more vulnerable when it’s circulating in society.
 
Pixipoppy said:
Oh boo hoo you’ve got covid and you’re in bed but well enough to tweet so no one cares :rolleyes: let’s all wear masks forever heaven forbid you come into contact with any germs - wouldn’t want you to ever feel slightly under the weather now would we:sick:
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'Really bad symptoms ' is just her personal opinion, it's no indication of anything. People can have ' bad symptoms ' of most things. She hasn't said anything of substance.

I think it would be interesting to see if the end of mask wearing makes any difference to the infection rate . Many people suspect they are fairly useless in the real world .
 
Kim Mild said:
'Really bad symptoms ' is just her personal opinion, it's no indication of anything. People can have ' bad symptoms ' of most things. She hasn't said anything of substance.

I think it would be interesting to see if the end of mask wearing makes any difference to the infection rate . Many people suspect they are fairly useless in the real world .
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I doubt my dirty fabric one that is hardly ever washed does much tbh 😬😂
 
CosmicCreepers said:
I usually get tonsillitis at least 3-4 times a year (too old to get them removed unless as a last resort now lol). I’ve not had it since January 2020 and can definitely put it down to the masks, but really if people are seriously worried about common illnesses then there’s ways to help yourself build natural immunity like exercising more, stress management and taking vitamins.
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I would say down to increased hand hygiene and a conscious effort to cover a cough / sneeze.

Tublet83 said:
I agree whilst I don’t wish sickness on anyone, imagine how ill she could have been if she hadn’t been vaccinated. Frankly the government don’t care if you are bed ill for a few days, as long as you aren’t costing the NHS money.

I do think covid is turning us all into snowflakes when it comes to sickness, probably because there were no flu bugs last winter and everyone has forgotten about general illness/viruses!
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It's something we will never know and be able to compare. Every illness can cause discomfort up to a sort of pain threshold. It's the body fighting that is the important thing.
 
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Just after a little advice please, my 5 year old has come back from her dad's with a temp of 39.1 and a cough. I've ordered a PCR test but is there any particular temp where I'd need to be concerned and possibly need to take her in? I'm so worried for her.
 
Thank(space)you said:
Just after a little advice please, my 5 year old has come back from her dad's with a temp of 39.1 and a cough. I've ordered a PCR test but is there any particular temp where I'd need to be concerned and possibly need to take her in? I'm so worried for her.
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I think it’s 39.5. Sorry to hear little one is unwell. Hope she feels better soon. It’s such a worry when they are unwell. But they are also resilient and bounce back quick. Sending healing.
 
Thank(space)you said:
Just after a little advice please, my 5 year old has come back from her dad's with a temp of 39.1 and a cough. I've ordered a PCR test but is there any particular temp where I'd need to be concerned and possibly need to take her in? I'm so worried for her.
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When mine were younger I was told if it gets to around 40 and doesn't come down with Calpol and ibuprofen then get checked. Hope she's feeling better soon. X
 
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